GaugerGSM User Manual
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1. 29 3 GSM REPORT INTERVAL ec 4 FULL AND EMPTY ALERTS En A R O NEN TONET E E e S MM E E OAT 6 REFILLALERTS mns ena ee 7 GSM DISPLAY STATUS 3 01 4 31 8 SMS FORMAT ere Det Ere E wet Soka savedede DRE 31 2222 00 32 SERIAL DATA OUTPUT o E M 34 1 PURROSE AND INSTALLATION eate teg Do aee ANM Reed 34 2 RECORD FORMAT VII TROUBLESHOOTING DIE 37 INDEX inei eii eto ei eire cete neo add ee OC eR AEN rusas aono 38 GaugerGSM User Manual page 4 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 List of Figures xaT ECT TITO NT Ne Ta jon 7 Figure 2 Ga gerGSM dirmiensions e eii etie potet D iste cete 8 Figure 3 MINIMUM gap ssa Hist tee t tes ls ee epa trea sees tes eee 11 Figure 4 Silo left and liquid right examples nnn nnne 11 Figure 5 Possible extension pipe nennen nennen nennen nnne 13 Figure 6 Possible extension pipe 13 Fig re 7 Electirical ports ac eei eie t2. 12 13 19 22 23 24 14 25 28 SMS 6 9 13 14 18 25 26 28 Specifications xe bite nea 9 T Eu oem eae ais ei cera deren UR e 11 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 temperature es U theft detection MULT USB eee RR ERE nh 9 14 27 28 Troubleshooting esseeesseeeeeeeene enne 27 28 nen 2 GaugerGSM User Manual page 39 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04
3. GSM report interval 1800 seconds Full Empty activation 1 GSM deviation 0 Refill activation 0 page 28 of 39 GaugerGSM User Manual Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 Cellular communication 1 Description GaugerGSM is equipped with a cellular modem allowing periodic reports of measured data and immediate alerts via SMS Standard alerts include empty and full states and excessive level change rates Excessive level change rates may indicate theft or tank refilling or an approaching flood The user can configure the destination phone number periodic reporting interval and normal level change rates The user can activate or deactivate specific alerts An antenna must be connected to GaugerGSM either internal or external Carefully read the recommendations in the Installation chapter on installing the antenna A SIM card must be inserted into GaugerGSM The SIM card must adhere to the instructions provided in the installation chapter Carefully read and comply with these instructions 2 Destination phone number Follow the instructions as described in the advanced settings introduction section and select GSM The destination phone number screen will be presented Enter your SMS destination phone number within the 14 digit number presented to you At each digit location press the Minus key or the Plus key to select the correct digit By pressing the Minus or Plus keys you scroll through 13
4. GaugerGSM User Manual You Can Measure the Solid Benefits Notices and safety guidelines This manual is delivered subject to the following conditions and restrictions e manual contains proprietary information belonging to Solid Applied Technologies Ltd The information is published solely for the purpose of assisting authorized users of the GaugerGSM e No part of this manual may be used for any other purpose or disclosed to any person or firm or reproduced by any means without the prior written permission of Solid Applied Technologies Ltd e The text and graphics in this manual for the purpose of illustration and reference only e Information included in this manual is subject to change without notice Information the manual may contain inaccuracies We always welcome suggestions and recommendations from the users of our manuals e All company brand products and service names that may appear in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Solid Applied Technologies shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused by the use of this manual or of products described in the manual Solid Applied Technologies sole warranty is that products sold by the company shall be free of defects in material and in workmanship for a period of 12 months GaugerGSM must be installed connected and operated in accordance with the instructions of this manual and with the GaugerG
5. Measurement screen The top line presents the current measurement information 3 1 Status reports Status reports appear beneath the measurement result On the first line reports related to ultrasonic metering issues are presented On the next line cellular communication related reports are presented Ultrasonic reports include messages such as FULL LEVEL EMPTY LEVEL ECHO SEARCH THEFT START FILL END FILL and others Cellular related reports include messages such as SMS SENT SMS ACTIVE or REGISTRATION FAILED The bottom line presents a toolbar with a variety of choices Navigate through the toolbar and select the required action or report GaugerGSM halts any operations measurement and GSM transmissions during navigation Gauger will automatically resume operations 30 seconds after last key has been pressed 3 2 Contrast Press the Plus or Minus keys to change visual contrast of the display GaugerGSM User Manual page 21 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 3 3 Main menu Navigate to Setup and press Enter to configure GaugerGSM See chapter Operating instructions 3 4 Temperature readings Navigate to the T symbol on the toolbar and press Enter The following table will be displayed Sens Cur High Low Int 29 5 31 0 26 Ext 29 4 32 23 3 Reset Done Figure 15 Temperature readings The second line displays temperature measured by the internal temperature sensor The th
6. 22 3 6 Product identification details 5 5 2 Pee ea gen koe eua aede eH E 22 A QUICK SETUP 23 5 FALSE ECHO SCAN RO E D EE 24 G ADVANCED SETTINGS INTRODUCTION en ee n Ee o DES NR E EREA Narak eSis Aeda eem Eesen 24 GaugerGSM User Manual page 3 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 J ALGORITHM RELATED SETTINGS cei ore en Fee ORE REPE AERE ase erp Pe KK ne ERR Ee ee CERE DRE 7 1 Far blocking distance and near blocking distance 7 2 Filling Raten Z 3 Temperat re units iu ede 7 4 Temperature sensors 8 DEVICE STATE EE EE S J Rheset tomanufacturer defaults e pk e PR ore REC EDO Nr erae n eee eT 8 2 Operating hOUrs Jeter ete e deer S RS IV CELLULAR COMMUNICATION ener hehe esae these sete eese eaae sees seas ese ed o sees stets esos ases e ease sees setae eoo 29 1 DESCRIPTION s rtt in bte tre et 29 2 DESTINATION PHONE NUMBER J je 56d eene enne ego Tan
7. Ted ea ge 14 5 3 Verify settings i i baie ta o 14 6 CELLULAR ANTENNA TT M 14 7 EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSORS 1 14 8 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 9 SIM CARD 1 ai 9 yieloeds A 1 1 Navigation keys DZ EXCCUTION KEYS rn RP ERR RP ce 2 NAVIGATION THROUGH MENUS a 18 2 2 Numeric menu Styles 2 3 Menu and sub menu organization sees 3 MEASUREMENT SCREEN 3I St tus reports acc agere en aep 3 2 Uo tdv Lyr 21 E 22 3 4 Temperature readings or t Et en RR ER HARE soaked REPAS ATA XP ER deh PLE EATER ERU Rud 22 3 5 Ultrasonic echo conditions dp d e ei enu a e E tases a RR eg
8. aspx familyid 0856eacb 4362 4b0d 8edd aab15c5e04f5 amp displaylang en Installation of the upgrade tool halts due to user permissions Verify that you are a local administrator on the PC Installing USB driver USB driver installation is not complete Open the device manager on your PC Look for the USB to Serial Port driver in your Ports item If a appears besides this port delete the port and re install again Upgrading the firmware COM port is not found Or current firmware version is not displayed 1 Make sure GaugerGSM is turned on Disconnect and then connect again the USB cable 2 Select the Communication tab Try automatic port selection then try manual port selection 3 Shut off the Upgrade Tool then verify with the Windows Task Manager that a Gauger process is not running Run the Upgrade Tool again Upgrade process has halted Restart GaugerGSM restart you PC and try again GaugerGSM display stays blank after installation and restart Restart your PC and try again GaugerGSM User Manual page 33 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 Serial data output 1 Purpose and installation Measured data and additional information may be transferred from GaugerGSM to a nearby PC using the USB interface This information may be employed for monitoring or for troubleshooting purposes First install Gauger Firmware Upgrade Tool as described in the appropria
9. character options 0123456789 Select the character or as appropriate in your destination phone number The hyphen character will be ignored by GaugerGSM and will not be presented to the internal cellular modem Examples A 10 digit phone number 0541234567 may be entered as follows i 2 2 4 6 7 S a aa ae as ae JO 5 4 3 5 6 7 0 5 4 1 2 6 7 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 4 5 4 1 The number 2345 may be entered as follows i 29 4 8 6 7 8 9 ao aa 3 3 1 12 3 4 5 f l f q e J 2 13 4 5 J d J e 2 3 4 5 Use country code an operator prefix as appropriate your network It is your responsibility to insert the correct destination phone number as phone number schemes vary world wide GaugerGSM User Manual page 29 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 Now press to continue to the GSM Reports screen 3 GSM report interval Follow the instructions as described in the previous section Destination phone number and continue to the GSM Reports screen Determine your report interval in seconds For example for an SMS report once every hour modify interval to 3600 Report interval lower than 180 seconds are not accepted and will revert to 180 seconds 4 Full and empty alerts
10. details in the next two subchapters while GSM cellular communications is presented in the next chapter 7 Algorithm related settings GaugerGSM allows tune up of the internal algorithm and some other advanced settings including far and near blocking distance filling rate selection of temperature units and selection of temperature sensor 7 1 Far blocking distance and near blocking distance The terms are illustrated in the following figure Domes eae eno S Near Distance blocking to full distance level Full level Distance Far Level blocking i distance Distance to empty level Empty level Figure 17 Near and far blocking distance GaugerGSM User Manual page 25 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 The relationships between the terms are as follows Dead Zone lt NBD lt Full lt Empty lt FBD lt Maximum range Follow the instructions as described in the advanced settings section introduction section and select Algorithm The far blocking screen will be presented Far blocking distance GaugerGSM normally measures distance to targets which are closer than the Empty level In some circumstances GaugerGSM might detect an echo which is further out than the Empty level This echo may be the result of the actual target below the empty level or a strong interference below the empty level In such cases GaugerGSM would report Empty and would transmit an SMS to report the
11. event If you expect echoes further out than the empty level and you prefer to avoid these event reports you can define a Far Blocking Distance FBD Once defined GaugerGSM will completely disregard any echoes beyond the FBD If no other echoes closer than FBD are detected GaugerGSM will report lost of echo The default for Far Blocking Distance is identical to the distance to maximum range of GaugerGSM If you would like to reduce Far Blocking Distance modify the number then press mm Near blocking distance GaugerGSM normally measures distance to targets which are beyond the Full level In some circumstances GaugerGSM might detect an echo which is closer than the Full level This echo may be the result of the actual target being above the full level or interference above the full level Extension pipes normally cause such interferences from the lower pipe edge In such cases GaugerGSM would report Full and would transmit an SMS to report the event If you expect echoes above full level and you prefer to avoid these event reports you can define a Near Blocking Distance NBD Once defined GaugerGSM will completely disregard any echoes closer than the NBD If no other echoes further than the NBD are detected GaugerGSM will report lost of echo The default for near blocking distance is identical to the distance to Dead Zone If you would like to increase the near blocking distance modify the number then press Ga
12. for Solids Accuracy precision resolution tracking Accuracy 15cm lt Range lt 60cm 60cm lt Range lt 5m 5m lt Range lt 8m Precision repeatability Display resolution SMS resolution Process tracking rate Electrical specifications Power supply Current consumption at 24VDC Continuous During SMS transmission At switch on Data interface Display Ultrasonic frequency Cellular modem specifications Band Output power SMS GPRS Reports Displayed page 9 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 GaugerGSM User Manual 8 meter 6 meter 1 5mm 0 3 of measured range 0 2 of maximum range 0 2 of measured range 1mm 1mm 10 meter per minute maximum 8 to 33 VDC for firmware upgrade only USB power Less than 10mA Less than 40mA Spikes less than 0 Serial COM over USB at 115 200bps 64X128 Graphic LCD viewing size 50X25mm 75 KHz Quad band 850 900 1800 1900 MHz Class 4 33dBm for EGSM850 EGSM900 Class 1 30dBm for GSM1800 GSM1900 Point to point MO and MT Multi slot class 10 Coding schemes 1 4 Level and percentage level Distance and percentage distance Temperature internal and external Echo strength Global operating hours Resettable operating hours Ultrasonic status reports Cellular status reports Sent by SMS Level Distance Temperature Status Temperature characteristics Operational temperature range 20 C to 70 C 30 C to 70 C for GaugerGSM withou
13. in the filling rate screen Press Enter in the temperature unit screen You will be presented with the temperature sensor screen GaugerGSM implements automatic compensation of deviations due to temperature variations in the air temperature of the ultrasonic media The temperature is sensed by a temperature sensor which is embedded within the acoustic sensor In installations where temperature varies very rapidly in time and location it may be preferable to install an external temperature sensor which will follow more closely the varying temperature Select Internal for the embedded sensor select Externally connected if you intend to use an external sensor or choose to average both readings See the chapter installation guidelines for details about installation of the external temperature sensor Press Immo return to the advanced menu 8 Device state Device state options include reset to manufacturer defaults and review reset of operating hours Follow the instructions as described in the advanced settings introduction section then select Device state GaugerGSM User Manual page 27 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 8 1 Reset to manufacturer defaults You will be presented with the option to reset GaugerGSM to factory defaults Select to reset GaugerGSM or select if you do not want to perform a reset The reset action will return all parameters to their original value as delivered by the manufacturer 8 2 Operating hours You wi
14. the display and will transmit an SMS with an empty report GaugerGSM will exit this state when level rises at least 2cm above the empty level 6 Determine distance to the full level and press Donel The default value for distance to full level is 15cm This is the dead zone of GaugerGSM and cannot be reduced under any circumstances The user is cautioned to prevent targets from crossing this limit as this may result in unpredictable measurements You can overcome this limitation by proper installation For example if the target can approach the tank roof install GaugerGSM on top of an extension pipe which is at least 15cm long When GaugerGSM enters the full level it will present a full status on the display and will transmit an SMS with a full report GaugerGSM will exit this state when level decreases by at least 2cm below the full level 7 Scroll and select value to display distance level 8 Skip or perform false echo search If you choose to perform false echo scan refer to the relevant subchapter below GaugerGSM User Manual page 23 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 GaugerGSM is now ready for measurements Parameters not determined during quick setup procedure will take their default value and may be modified later using the Advanced Setup menu 5 False echo scan If you selected to perform false echo search wait for completion and then you will be presented with a list of echoes False Echo Select
15. you will follow this route X4 gt X2 gt X3 gt Xa gt Next gt Back gt Xi X2 Di By repeatedly pressing the Left Up navigation key you will follow the opposite route After pressing Gauger will check the validity of your numerical entry If your entry is outside the acceptable boundaries an ILLEGAL VALUE screen will be presented You need to press any key to return to the previous screen A default value will replace your wrong entry If so needed modify the numerical entry and press again GaugerGSM User Manual page 19 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 2 3 Menu and sub menu organization GaugerGSM menus and submenus are organized in a tree like format The organization is described in the following figure Contrast Basic setup Distance Units Application Empty level Full level Value to display False echo scan Measurement Screen Advanced setup Algorithm GSM Block distance Destination FAR phone Block distance Near Filling rate Temperature units Temperature sensor GSM reports GSM reports cont2 Figure 13 Menu and submenu organization GaugerGSM User Manual Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 page 20 of 39 3 Measurement screen Level 1 234 meter Measurement report EMPTY LEVEL GSM SMS SENT Status reports Toolbar Contrast Main menu Temperature readings Ultrasonic echo conditions Product identification details Figure 14
16. 1 0 17 2 New 0 25 Save Figure 16 False echo scan screen Scroll through the listed echo and press Enter on each echo you would like to ignore during measurement Each such echo will be designated by a V sign The number of selected echoes is presented on the top right edge of the screen Press to store your selection and to proceed to the next sub menu To un select an echo scroll to that echo and press Enter again If you choose to perform false echo scan a second time new echoes which were not identified during the first scan will be reported as new 6 Advanced settings introduction GaugerGSM supports a set of advanced settings These settings are classified under three categories Algorithm Device state or GSM e Algorithm Y Far and near blocking distance Filling rate Temperature units lt lt lt Temperature sensors e Device State Y Reset to defaults Y Operating hours GaugerGSM User Manual page 24 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 v Destination phone number To execute any of the advanced settings follow these steps Turn ON GaugerGSM and wait for the Measurement screen to show up Navigate and select qum Then scroll and select from the Main Menu Now select the required action GSM Algorithm or Device state and follow the screen instructions When done scroll and press to return to the Main Menu Algorithm related settings device state settings are described in
17. SM certifications Donotopen or disassemble GaugerGSM except as required for electrical connections Any type of modifications and repairs are permissible only upon the manufacturer or re seller written approval and by pre qualified personal Never reuse defective parts Date Revision Software version Part number Jan 2010 1 04 GaugerGSM 1 88 GaugerGSM75 GaugerGSM User Manual page 2 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 Table of Contents NOTICES AND SAFETY GUIDELINEG ccccccccsscssscsssssssssssccssssssssscsscsssssssssssssssscsscsecessssessesssssssesssessessssssssessesescoeags 2 TABLE OF 3 LIST OF FIGURES cccsssssssssnsscssssccceeeeeeeeseesseesseesesessessssssssssssscscsacnssassacsssescceecesessssesessesseesceessseeeeesesessessscceacoagss 5 IMIiepiueuej n 6 1 DESCRIPTION 2 GAUGERGSM PARTS 3 DIMENSIONS 1 PHYSICAE GUIDELINES roe eorr eee e 11 2 12 3 M 12 4 aiia 5 SOFTWARE SETUP 5 1 Using NBD 5 2 Using false OCHO SC tet B HII E AE HORSE HI AR LER Pe
18. You may activate or deactivate Full and Empty SMS alerts Follow the instruction as described in the previous section GSM report interval and navigate to the second line Select 1 to activate the Full and Empty alerts Select O to deactivate the Full and Empty alerts Full and empty alerts co exist with periodic alerts Press to continue with the configuration of the GSM reports 5 Theft alerts First follow the instructions of the previous section Full and empty alerts GaugerGSM supports theft detection alerts by examining the rate of liquid consumption Determine the rate which would be considered as inappropriate in units of millimeter per minute mm min and modify the deviation number accordingly The resolution is 1mm min and the maximum is 99mm min Rates lower than 4mm min may cause excessive false alerts Therefore entries lower then 4mm min will automatically be converted to 4mm min Alert SMS will be transmitted within a minute following detection of an inappropriate consumption rate Alert SMS will be sent once a minute as long as the excessive consumption rate is detected This may aid the user in determining the duration and persistence of the implied theft Leave deviation as 00 if you do not wish to receive these alerts Theft alerts co exist with periodic alerts and with Full and Empty alerts 6 Refill alerts When Refill alerts are activated GaugerGSM identifies a refilling process GaugerGSM transmits an SMS soon a
19. alue such as 30 seconds inserting your own private cellular phone number as the destination number and checking the regularities of the SMS that are received by your phone 7 External and internal temperature sensors If your GaugerGSM supports an external temperature sensor place the sensor at a location that best represents temperature of the air between the sensor face and the target Connect the sensor internally as described in the electrical connection section External temperature sensors may be ordered from the manufacturer or reseller may be purchased independently Use Thermistor NTC 10K Ohm 5 minimum P N 2381 640 63103 by Vishay BC Components or equivalent When using the internal temperature sensor avoid situations where the GaugerGSM is exposed to different thermal conditions than its environment for example avoid direct heating 8 Electrical connections 8 1 Turn off GaugerGSM 8 2 Turn the GaugerGSM top cap anti clockwise and expose the electrical connections board Review the connections as described in the following figure GaugerGSM User Manual page 14 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 Mini USB port SIM card Ground data pins for external devices Figure 7 Electrical ports 8 2 Insert cables power and data as applicable into the GaugerGSM through one of the glands e Ensure that high voltage sources or cables are at least 1 meter away from GaugerGSM and cables e Kee
20. ctable and random In tanks where the topmost level is too close to the tank roof the GaugerGSM should be installed on top of an extension pipe Closely follow these guidelines when using an extension pipe e Internal pipe diameter should be at least 3 wide e diameter of the hole on the flange or tank should not be smaller than the pipe diameter e Pipe length measured from sensor face should be no longer than 50 cm e The pipe should not protrude into the tank e Pipe should be exactly perpendicular to the surface of the target e Sensor must be located at the center of the pipe e Pipe should have a smooth interior surface e The hole in the flange or tank should have a smooth edge and welding spots must be avoided e Preferably the pipe should be made of plastic GaugerGSM User Manual page 12 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 DW uu Beso f f Near blocking distance dead zone Topmost dL Figure 5 Possible extension pipe settings f 1 6 6cm 6 6 H 1 5 Adapter t 1 5 Adapter o o 2 n n 2 E o an 5 5 8 8 Figure 6 Possible extension pipe fittings 5 Software Setup Software setup is fully described in the chapter Operation instructions This section highlights some of the issues to be aware of during installation 5 1 Using NBD If distance between the sensor face and the topmost level of the target i
21. e HyperTerminal screen or text file may appear as follows 222 1 532 1 531 2 1 27 667 29 800 2 32 6 0 50 64 0 000 0 000 0 3417 0 3 GaugerGSM User Manual page 34 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 Data fields separated by coma You change the file type from txt to csv and then view the file using an Excel application A typical Excel record may appear as follows 220 1 53 1 53 27 67 29 8 32 50 62 1 53 0 02 0 3880 0 3 Where the third column from the left is the measured data after processing and the sixth column from the left is the measured temperature Other columns are internal equipment variables applicable for manufacturer debugging purposes GaugerGSM User Manual page 35 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 VII Troubleshooting Symptom Recommendation Power On faults GaugerGSM does power on not 1 Check the rating of your power supply and verify these ratings are within the specifications of the GaugerGSM 2 Check the electrical cables between the power supply and the Gauger In particular check the connections on the GaugerGSM GaugerGSM powers on but does not measure 1 Check the rating of your power supply and verify these ratings are within the specifications of the GaugerGSM 2 Check if a USB connection powers up the GaugerGSM do not use a USB connecti
22. e and model type Press to return to the previous menu Date screen will present the date of manufacturing Press to return to the previous menu GaugerGSM User Manual page 22 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 4 Quick Setup Set GaugerGSM for operation by a quick 8 step wizard driven procedure 1 Turn on GaugerGSM and wait for the measurement screen to show up Navigate through the toolbar and select 524 2 Scroll and select 19 from the Main Menu 3 Scroll and select your preferred distance units meter feet This selection implies Metric or Imperial US unit system throughout the settings 4 Scroll and select application Low power or High power Always use low power for stable measurements unless your target appreciably attenuates the echo such as powder solids liquid with foam or long extension pipes 5 Determine distance to empty level and press mm GaugerGSM always allows a maximum range of 8 meters The user is cautioned however that the maximum practical range depends on target characteristics Range of 8 meters may be achieved with quiet liquid surface targets As a rule of thumb user no more than 6 meters for solids turbulent liquids when the air medium is not clear or when interferences exists You may verify proper operation by checking whether the equipment frequently enters a state of echo search at your maximum distance When GaugerGSM enters the empty level it will present an empty status on
23. ede tede de eda di ee te eee Todes 15 Figure 8 SIM Card tiet edt eri d pe Deed ed Yee ov aite ode a vds 16 Fig ure 9 Navigation Keys A 17 Figure 10 Execution keys i i edet tet Le I Ea ER e REESE Og e e Ea Tee esL Rus 17 Figure Ti Sub men u screeris 1 e eie ee eet ee Sm eons ee tele Edited cat 18 Figure 12 N nmeric Tenue trees eedem edd ee deca soe cete ed aea ee Bee eee eet 19 Figure 13 Menu and submenu 20 Figure 14 Measurement nans 21 Figure 15 Temperature esses eene enne enne nennen rese nasse nnns 22 Figure 16 False echo scan screen cete eie eite ete eddie e ise Recte 24 Figure 17 Near and far blocking 25 GaugerGSM User Manual page 5 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 I Introduction 1 Description GaugerGSM is an ultrasonic level sensor with embedded cellular communication capabilities all in one enclosure GaugerGSM measures distance or level from targets Targets may be liquid or solids Measurement is continuous and does not require contact with the target The system can accurately measure steady or agitated target surfaces The system can also rapidly track filling and emptying of vesse
24. eed any voice or browser capabilities in your cellular service GaugerGSM User Manual page 15 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 9 3 Depending on your cellular operator you might be required to use a USIM card 9 4 Deactivate the SIM PIN code if the PIN code is active Deactivation is preformed by inserting the SIM card into a cellular phone and following the instructions of the phone manufacturer PIN code configuration is usually found in your phone Settings Security Settings PIN Code Request or a similar path 9 5 Always test your SIM card before inserting into GaugerGSM Test the SIM card by inserting the card into a cellular phone and sending an SMS Verify that no PIN code is required that the proper operator serves the cellular link and that the SMS reaches its destination 9 6 Turn off GaugerGSM 9 7 Turn the GaugerGSM top cap anti clockwise and expose the electrical connections board Insert the SIM card into the proper slot as described in the following figure wee CUN BEI 5 Figure 8 SIM Card 9 7 Aim GaugerGSM to proper target e g floor turn on GaugerGSM and closely observe the lower status line on the display status lines are explained in the operating instructions chapter measurement screen sub chapter You should observe the report GSM Initializing for 30 60 seconds Then you should observe a GSM Registration OK status and immediately after GSM Active This set of status repor
25. er Line status 2 reports GSM is OK but no SMS are sent 1 Check if the reporting interval you entered in the GaugerGSM is correct Notice that reporting interval is entered in seconds so that half an hour would be entered as 1800 and five minutes would be entered as 300 2 Check if the reporting deviation is set to zero GaugerGSM User Manual page 36 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 Notes GaugerGSM User Manual page 37 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 SIMON aise niente varier eaaet 13 28 compensation COUDtGE sx dente e tede D een e e E EN YU 25 dimensions see ee 8 E Execution keys extension pipe F i rit 23 false echo its brat exc ta 12 16 20 21 far blocking distance 22 23 Filling HATS ss ies CER 22 23 fit OW eee iiir A E Pesce cer rer 14 19 27 G cito rd 13 18 22 25 page 38 of 39 GaugerGSM User Manual ILLEGAL VALUE occ dp eap AS PECES NR 17 interval RE eie e re 25 ria VIBatlOTi ood eee erede ERES navigation keys near blocking 12 22 23 0 Operating 24 Q QuickSet p 5 erret iren Er 20 R 19 21 24 S Lot gt
26. ertical choices An arrow may appear on the right hand side of the screen if additional items can be reached when scrolling down The scrolling is cyclic meaning that when you reach the last first item the next step will lead you to the first last item Scroll up or down using the navigation keys to your selected choice and press Enter This action will lead you to the next Sub Menu The last item in the list of choices is back Select to return to the previous menu previous menu will be displayed such that your last selection will appear first on the menu For example DISTANCE UNIT Select meter feet back VALUE TO DISPLAY Select Distance Level Distance Figure 11 Sub menu screens 2 2 Numeric menu style The Numeric menu style presents you with a multi digit number which may be modified Navigate to each digit and modify the digit as required by using the Plus or Minus keys GaugerGSM User Manual page 18 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 When you done with all digits select to store the modified parameter Select to ignore the changes and return to the previous sub menu Modifications will become permanent survive a reset when you navigate back to the measurement screen For example Back EMPTY LEVEL Enter distance from sensor face to empty level X xx meter Next Figure 12 Numeric menu By repeatedly pressing the Right Down navigation key
27. fter the refilling is identified and a second SMS soon after the refilling process has ended The first SMS provides distance information distance between sensor and fuel surface The second SMS provides information about the filling quantity This procedure allows more accurate refilling information when compared with the information that can be extracted from periodic reports To activate or deactivate the refill alerts follow the instructions of the previous section Theft alerts Navigate to the second line Select 1 to activate Refill alerts and select O to deactivate these alerts GaugerGSM User Manual page 30 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 Press to return to the advanced menu scroll and select then scroll and select measurement screen 7 GSM display status reports The following status reports may be displayed on the display Error indications Proper operation GSM REGISTRATION FAIL GSM INITIALIZED GSM MODEM NOT READY GSM REGISTRATION SENT GSM TRANSMISSION FAIL GSM ACTIVE GSM SIM FAIL GSM DESTINATION ASSIGNED GSM NOT ACTIVE GSM SMS SENT GSM REPORTS NOT SET 8 SMS format SMS are sent in a fixed textual format D L R1 R2 T1 T2 S1 Where D Measured Distance L Measured level R1 Refill algorithm First SMS Distance Second SMS Quantity R2 Reserved for future use T1 Internal temperature T2 External temperature S1 Equipment status
28. future future GaugerGSM User Manual page 31 of 39 Format x xxx meter or feet Format x xxx meter or feet Format x xxx meter or feet Format x xxx meter or feet Format x xxx Format xx x Celsius or Fahrenheit Format xx x Celsius or Fahrenheit One digit format In range Full Empty No signal echo search Theft indication Tank filling started 1 Tank filling ended Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 V Firmware upgrade GaugerGSM firmware be upgraded in the field Notices e Perform firmware upgrade only when authorized to do so by the manufacturer or re seller e While upgrading GaugerGSM record your steps and any messages that appear on screen This will aid in troubleshooting a defective upgrade process e Stored data will usually not be lost when upgrading the firmware verify with the manufacturer Use only the updated firmware provided by the manufacturer or re seller 1 You will need 1 1 PC with minimum requirements Windows XP Service Pack 2 CD drive USB port and administrator rights 1 2 GaugerGSM Installation CD 1 3 GaugerGSM firmware authorized for upgrading your GaugerGSM 2 Installation of Gauger Firmware Upgrade Tool 2 1 Insert the installation CD select and run Setup exe in the main directory of the CD 2 2 Follow the on screen instructions When prompted for an installation directory keep the default installation directory c pro
29. gram files solidat GaugerFirmwareUpgradeTool or choose another directory 2 3 When completed check for a new icon on your desktop and a new program entry in the programs list 3 Installation of GaugerGSM USB driver 3 1 Connect the PC to GaugerGSM using a USB cable Keep cable length to less than two meters 3 2 turn GaugerGSM on and follow the driver installation instructions on the PC When prompted for driver location choose and browse to the directory selected at the previous step 4 Firmware upgrade 4 1 Copy the new GaugerGSM firmware e g xyz bin to a directory of your choice 4 2 Run Gauger Firmware Upgrade Tool by clicking on the proper desktop icon 4 3 Wait until the proper COM port is identified the port connected with GaugerGSM then press OK on the pop up window Verify that current firmware version is displayed 4 4 Browse and select the new firmware e g xyz bin then press the upgrade button and follow the progress and instructions on screen GaugerGSM display will be turned off this is normal 4 5 Wait for the upgrade process to complete and click OK Restart GaugerGSM GaugerGSM User Manual page 32 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 5 Troubleshooting the firmware upgrade process Symptom Recommendation Installing Upgrade Tool Installation of the upgrade tool halts due to NET Framework missing Install NET Framework on you PC 2 0 or above See http www microsoft com downloads details
30. ird line displays temperature measured by the external temperature sensor The column Cur displays the current temperature while High and Low columns display the highest and lowest temperature ever recorded by the temperature sensors since the last reset was performed Press to reset the recorded high and low temperature or press to return to the measurement screen 3 5 Ultrasonic echo conditions Navigate to the dB symbol and press Enter You will be presented with the measured echo amplitude and the maximum amplitude available The amplitudes are presented in dB relative to a system threshold amplitude Echo amplitude should be above threshold amplitude for reliable measurement Echo strength between 3dB and 8db maximum is reliable Echo amplitude refers to the echo measured just prior to navigating through the toolbar Press to return to the measurement screen 3 6 Product identification details From the measurement screen navigate to the ID symbol on the toolbar and press Enter Product information will be displayed Serial Number and Part Number Press to return to the measurement screen or navigate to one of the options Software information SW Hardware information cu or Manufacturing Date information SW screen will display firmware versions of the embedded application and of the embedded Boot Loader Press to return to the previous menu HW screen will display product information regarding sensor typ
31. ll next be presented with the operating hours of GaugerGSM GaugerGSM keeps track of two counters resettable counter Odometer principle Resettable counter Trip meter principle The non resettable counter displays the total hours of operation since the system is out of the factory This counter aids both manufacturer and user in keeping track of the specific GaugerGSM history The resettable counter displays the total hours of operation since the recent turn on of the equipment or since the last reset of this counter This counter aids the user in keeping track of the equipment for maintenance and other operations Press to zero the resettable counter or press to return to the advanced menu without reset 9 Default values GaugerGSM is preset by the manufacturer to a set of default values The user may revert at any time to these default values by performing the reset operations as described in the section Device state Changes to the values made by the user will remain intact survive equipment on off only after the user returns to the measurement screen The table below defines the default values Parameter Default Value Distance Unit meter Application Low power Empty level 8 000 meter Full level 0 150 meter Value to display Distance FBD 8 000 meter NBD 0 150 meter Filling rate 5 m min Temperature units Celsius Temperature sensor Internal Target cellular number SolidAT server
32. ls GaugerGSM transmits measurement information to a predefined destination whether cellular phone or cellular PC modem The information is transmitted via SMS Reporting interval is user programmable The system also identifies and sends an alert in boundary events such as full and empty situations The system can be programmed to identify and alert for rapid changes of level indicating theft or leakage GaugerGSM is equipped with a large graphic display and keypad allowing a simple wizard driven setup of the system The system measurement range spans 15 cm to 8 meters This user manual is intended for users and operators of GaugerGSM The manual covers system description installation operation and troubleshooting of GaugerGSM GaugerGSM User Manual page 6 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 2 GaugerGSM parts Ground screw Glands Wrench grip Sensor 17 Mounting threads Sensor face Ae _ e Figure 1 GaugerGSM parts GaugerGSM User Manual page 7 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 3 Dimensions All figures in mm Oeo 126 31 NX A 278 27 BSP NPT 74 04 89 40 6 4 E L Figure 2 GaugerGSM dimensions GaugerGSM User Manual page 8 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 4 Specifications Measuring range Maximum range for liquids Maximum range
33. on to power up the GaugerGSM Ultrasonic related faults Status line 1 reports constant ECHO SEARCH 1 Check your target is between 15 cm and 8 meters 6 meters for solids 2 Verify that the sensor is precisely directed towards the target 3 Check the sensor face and make sure the face is clear of dust or dirt 4 If you use an extension pipe recheck all the recommendations stated in the extension pipe section in this manual Level measurement is 1 Check that distance measurement is correct Verify the settings of Full incorrect level and of Far Blocking Distance Level measurement 1 Check and clear out physical disturbances above the empty level displays Full level 2 If you are using an extension pipe increase NBD to a distance which is 2 3 continuously cm beyond the edge of the pipe Cellular related faults Line status 2 displays error messages such as registration fail or GSM SIM fail Line status 2 displays SMS SENT but no SMS is received 1 Verify you have properly inserted a SIM card into GaugerGSM 2 Carefully walk through the SIM instructions in the installation chapter 3 Reposition your cellular antenna the cellular coverage may be weak in your area 1 Verify the correctness of the destination phone number that you entered into GaugerGSM Review the rules for entering a phone number as described in this manual Remember it is your responsibility to enter a valid phone numb
34. p the electrical supply lines away from electromagnetic interference sources e When inserting a cable through the gland use round cables with minimum diameter of 6 mm to ensure that the unit remains sealed to IP67 e Connector ports may be pulled out for easy wire connection and then re inserted back again 8 3 Connect the power cables to the appropriate ports e Note that GaugerGSM operates from a DC power supply of 8 33 VDC e Always make sure that sufficient voltage is present on the GaugerGSM power terminals irrespective of any voltage drop along the supply lines e When using rechargeable power supply GaugerGSM should be non operational during recharge 8 4 When using an external temperature sensor connect the thermistor to data pins 6 and 7 This section applies to GaugerGSM models that support an external temperature sensor 8 5 The mini USB port is a USB device side supporting virtual COM ports The port may be used for firmware upgrades field monitoring and remote setup Details about firmware upgrade are provided in the chapter Firmware upgrade Contact the manufacturer or reseller for compatible PC applications 9 SIM card A SIM card must be installed the GaugerGSM to allow use of the cellular feature Never insert or take out a SIM card when GaugerGSM power is on Closely follow these instructions regarding your SIM card 9 1 The SIM Card must support SMS services with your local cellular operator 9 2 You do not n
35. s larger than the specified dead zone by at least 5cm you should consider defining an NBD The NBD should be defined as 2 3 cm shorter than the distance to the topmost level This will ensure that GaugerGSM will not measure obstructions slightly above the topmost level and report them as full level Similarly when an extension pipe is used and the length of the extension pipe is larger than the dead zone you should define NBD which is larger by 2 3 cm than the length of the extension pipe This will GaugerGSM User Manual page 13 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 ensure that you will not pick up echoes arising from the bottom end of the pipe and report them as full level 5 2 Using false echo scan Perform a false echo scan when obstructions are nearby the target or sensor Preferably false echo scan should be preformed when the tank is empty 5 3 Verify settings Always verify then re verify that your basic settings are correct including distance to empty level distance to full level level or distance choice Most wrong readings originate from incorrect setup 6 Cellular antenna An antenna must be connected to GaugerGSM either internal or external The antenna must provide clear communications with the cellular network If your GaugerGSM supports an external cellular antenna locate the antenna at a high altitude position and check that SMS are properly sent This can be tested by modifying the reporting interval to a low v
36. t display Temperature sensors Two internal and external Temperature compensation Built in based on internal sensor external sensor or average of the two Temperature display Internal and external temperature Instantaneous and recorded high low Mechanical specifications Enclosure material Plastic PC ABS UV Sensor material PVDF Sealing rating 65 67 68 96 hours at 1 8 meter depth in water Mounting threads 1 5 BSP or 1 5 NPT Cable entries Conduit NPT Weight 960 gram Certifications CE EMC and Safety FCC Part 15 GaugerGSM User Manual page 10 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 Il Installation guidelines Ensure that GaugerGSM is installed in an area that meets the stated ratings of the product including temperature and technical specifications 1 Physical Guidelines GaugerGSM should be located as far as possible from vertical tank walls and from physical obstructions such as filling inlets Keep a minimum gap of 25 cm plus 10 cm for each meter of measurement range Figure 3 Minimum gap e For best results place GaugerGSM away from sources of acoustic noise or sources of vibrations GaugerGSM should be perpendicular to the surface of a liquid target The angular displacement should be less than 52 e For solids silos GaugerGSM should be aimed towards the center of the silo s base The sensor should be displaced from the center of the tank and orien
37. te chapter above This will install the required software driver on the PC Next connect GaugerGSM to your PC using a USB cable terminated with a mini USB connector Refrain from operating GaugerGSM utilizing USB power supply alone always connect a regular DC power supply to GaugerGSM Now verify which COM port is being used by GaugerGSM You can execute the Firmware Upgrade Tool and view the COM port reported by the application Alternatively for Windows XP right click on My Computer Properties Hardware tab Device manager Ports COM and LPT and look for the COM port attached to AT91 USB to Serial Converter Notice that COM ports may change from time to time Measured data and additional information may be viewed on the standard HyperTerminal PC application For Windows XP press Start Programs Accessories Communication HyperTerminal then e Enter a name and press OK e Select the correct COM port in the Connect Using item then press OK e Choose rate of 115 200 bits per second e Keep the default values Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow Control Hardware e Press OK If GaugerGSM is detecting a target and measuring normally you should immediately see records being displayed on the HyperTerminal screen Information may be gathered by HyperTerminal into a text file by using the Transfer Capture Text tab This file may be requested by SolidAT for debugging purposes 2 Record format A typical record on th
38. ted perpendicular to the solids surface when tank is at full state GaugerGSM User Manual page 11 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 e The sunshade may be separated from GaugerGSM in shaded locations or when the sunshade cannot be easily reached when viewing the display 2 Tank fitting GaugerGSM is equipped with a 1 5 BSP or 1 5 NPT thread allowing two tank fitting options direct fitting in a threaded flange or fastened with a 1 5 BSP 1 5 NPT nut through a thread free flange For outdoor installations use a stable arm Firmly attach the sensor to the arm using a through hole and threaded nut Alternatively attach the sensor to a threaded hole built in the arm Call the manufacturer or re seller for available installation accessories and arm designs Always verify thread compatibility between GaugerGSM and flange or nut Do not use excessive force when using threads Preferably tighten by hand only If you do use a wrench grip GaugerGSM at the wrench grip surfaces only see figure GaugerGSM parts and exert light force 3 Dead zone A gap must be kept between the face of sensor and the topmost level of the target This gap must be at least the size of the specified dead zone You may need to install an extension pipe if the top most level is too near to the roof of the tank 4 Extension pipe While in many cases the sensor may be immersed in liquid and will not be damaged the measurement readings may be unpredi
39. ts would indicate proper SIM card operation 9 8 If status reports present GSM SIM Fail or GSM Registration Fail but the SIM did operate properly earlier in a cellular phone the cellular operator may have rejected GaugerGSM modem If you can check with technical support of the local operator about compatibility with Siemens or Centurion modem MC55i Alternatively purchase a SIM card from another local operator and follow again the instructions of this section GaugerGSM User Manual page 16 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 Operating instructions 1 Keypad 1 1 Navigation keys Use the navigation keys to scroll through the display Left Up Right Down navigation key navigation key e eo Figure 9 Navigation keys 1 2 Execution keys Use the execution keys to change a digit or to execute a command Back STERNEN To change a digit navigate to the digit and press the Plus key or the Minus key To execute a command navigate to the command and press the Enter key Increase digit Decrease digit or Enter Figure 10 Execution keys GaugerGSM User Manual page 17 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 2 Navigation through menus GaugerGSM supports two menu styles which are used throughout the setup operations and are described below False echo scan employs another menu style and is described at the relevant section 2 1 Sub Menu style The Sub Menu style presents a list of v
40. ugerGSM User Manual page 26 of 39 Jan 2010 Rev 1 04 7 2 Filling Rate Follow the instructions as described in the advanced settings introduction section and select Algorithm Scroll and select in the far blocking distance screen and then in the near blocking distance screen The filling rate options will be presented to you You should increase the filling rate figure if your target fills up or drains down rapidly Always use the lowest possible filling rate in order to preserve accuracy of the measurement Scroll through the display and select a filling rate Modify then press mm Note that nearby full empty level GaugerGSM tracking rate is somewhat reduced to avoid erratic entry into full empty level Such erratic entry may cause abundant SMS messages reporting the recurring event 7 3 Temperature units Follow the instructions as described in the advanced settings introduction section and select Algorithm Scroll and select in the far blocking distance screen and then again in the near blocking distance screen Press the Entre key in the filling rate screen You will be presented with the temperature unit screen Select either Celsius or Fahrenheit 7 4 Temperature sensors Follow the instructions as described in the advanced settings introduction section and select Algorithm Scroll and select in the far blocking distance screen and then again in the near blocking distance screen Press the Enter key
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