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1. May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Large Display Click the Large icon to pop up a large digital display that can be viewed from afar large splay Strip Chart Click the Chart icon to view data in strip chart format Both filtered and unfiltered data are displayed Distance Chart ode C StipChat C Ociloscope Single Pass Reset Pause Speed R Close 5 0 Sec Division Statistics Click the Statistics icon to view statistics calculations Current Distance 43 26 Inches Samples 594 44 7477 Min Distance 40 67 Inches 4 08 from Mean 9 11 of Mean Continuious Samples Limites C Linked to Chart Data logging Click the Logging icon to record data to disk for view or export to Excel Stat Back R ec Stop Play Pause Fwd End Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 23 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Measurement Rate The measurement rate is how often the sensor measures the target distance It does not require adjustment in most applications Default rates for each model are listed in Table 1 on page 7 To accommodate special requirements the rate can be adjusted from 0001 to 20
2. Senix VIEW software allows remote monitoring and adjustment for convenience and safety Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 4 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Terminology Terms listed here are shown in italics throughout this document An asterisk indicates a Senix VIEW configurable parameter Analog An electrical output type that varies in proportion to measured distance Analog output types can be either current loop or voltage Analog Window A range of distances between two endpoints within which the analog output will vary between the analog high and low limits in proportion to measured distance Current High Value The maximum highest value of both current loop outputs typically 20 mA but adjustable using Senix VIEW Current Loop Output An analog output type that drives an electrical current proportional to measured distance CHEM sensors provide two standard 4 20 mA sourcing and sinking or Senix VIEW customized output ranges Current Low Value The minimum lowest value of both current loop outputs typically 4 mA but adjustable using Senix VIEW Deadband The small distance near the sensor face within which distance cannot be measured Endpoint One of two end distances representing the outer limits of th
3. B Switch Outputs Switch 1 Polarity No Target ON Closer Off v On Off Delay No Target Delay 1 00 Sec off 0 00 Sec Mode Polarity No Target Setpoint ON Farther Off v Hysterisis On Off Delay No Target Delay On 0 00 Sec of ooo Sec 0 25 Inches 1 00 Sec For more information see the Switch Adjustment section on page 16 Measure Dialog To modify measurement parameters not available on the Main Screen click this icon to display the Measure dialog Measure General Sensitivity Measurement Activation Gain Profile v v Advanced Continuous Custom No Syne Delay 0 5 Sec Transmit Power 5 Far Range Gain Boost Powersave Disabled Disabled Interval 0 100 Seconds Temp Compensation None Filter Options Input Rejection Averaging Distance Limiting vv v None None None For more information see the Filter section on page 25 TEACH Enable Disable A TEACH button is not i e included in CHEM sensors and Te SEA this selection has no effect Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 32 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Sensor Adjustment Sensor setups are made in the workspace then transf
4. Sensor gt Connect for a dialog box All new sensors have network address 1 Use Baud rate 9600 The serial port number is above 1 Click the lowest green COM port Click Connect Repeat on next green COM port until sensor found If not found Com port might be higher than the 12 shown Edit gt User Preferences gt Connection Starting COM port and enter 13 Return to Connect Sensor and repeat connection with any available green ports For more detail see Connect a Sensor page 30 Senix VIEW Quick Tour Once a sensor is connected it can be viewed in the SENSOR view Any changes are done in the WORKSPACE view and transferred to the sensor Basic layout of the main screen Range and basic setup values all editable Workspace and Sensor views File saving and retrieval button Dialog screens for additional setup Analysis tools Output setup and simulated meters editable 7 Setup Basics advanced description starts page 22 When sensor is found answer YES to copy sensor setup to the Workspace You are left in Sensor View showing the sensor reading and its current setup To make changes click the WORKSPACE button To change a Range Endpoint or output value just click on the value and enter a new one To reverse the analog slope right click the High or Low value endpoint To assign outputs click WIRING and assign black and white wires as needed Any changes in Workspace make it different than the Sensor
5. SonixViEWT Ske rons aa sheen amt UA KIT 232 UA KIT 485 PC Interface kits Choose RS232 or RS 485 according to sensor model Cable w terminal block power supply and CD included UA USB 232 ISO Use with UA KIT 232 to connect to a USB port at the PC UA USB 485 ISO Use with UA KIT 485 to connect to a USB port at the PC UA TS TB Termination Board connects sensor equipment and power amp PC cable DIN rail mountable UA TS TB 2RYC Relay Board similar to UA TS TB but adds 2 relays driven by sensor switch outputs Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 10 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions INTERFACES Wiring CHEM sensors have a potted in 9 wire shielded cable with the following wire assignments Wire i DC input voltage Power Input DC input and signal common Ground Sinking Switch 1 note 2 OR Sourcing Switch 1 page 14 Sinking Switch 2 note 2 OR Sourcing Switch 2 page 14 data 2 Notes 1 The gray and yellow wire functions depend on sensor model and can be used for synchronization page20 2 Factory default selections can be changed using Senix VIEW data 1 note 7 Yellow Table 2 Wire Assignments Ground blue wire The ground wire is common to bot
6. amp Operating Instructions SenixVIEW Adjustable Switch e Polarity ON closer or farther than setpoint Features e Mode Setpoint with Hysteresis or Window Basic and extended features assure optimum system see Figure 13 settings and control functions that otherwise require external logic or time delay relays Each switch has ON and OFF time delays for state changes the following configurable features e No Target state and time delay e Setpoint ON switching distance e Power up state Switch Setpoint Hysteresis Range MIN Range MAX f l Ba miny i aoo p Switch Mode Hysteresis Il Switch State ON Farther Il ee el DISTANCE Hysteresis a aa Switch Mode Hysteresis ji Switch Stafe ON Closer Il DISTANCE MAUL I F Green arrows indicate switch state andjassociated green indicator are GN l Width of Window I I 3 I I Switch Mode Window _ONinWindow Switch State ON in window DISTANCE MANUAU l L j oo f oe i Switch Mode Window i i i Switch State OFF in Swoi i DISTANCE A UII I l Figure 13 Switch Hysteresis amp Window Modes Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail suppor
7. compensation enabled for each sensor series are listed in Table 1 on page 7 at Resolution serial data As an example the scale factor for an LVL 100 sensor is 0 003384 inches count If the count value is 05251 the distance is calculated as 5251 x 0 003384 17 77 inches Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 19 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions All sensor outputs remain in their power up conditions until the first measurement process has Operation ou Measurement Activation P ower U Sensor measurements can be activated in two ways p continuous or start on poll The factory default and most common is continuous The activation options The following occurs within 1200 ms of power ON oe are set using Senix VIEW by clicking the Measure e Outputs are set to their power up states icon then using the Measurement Activation selector Senix VIEW selected Figure 19 e Sensor begins first measurement or becomes Sensor features affected by the activation mode are measurement process definition on page 22 e The analog and switch outputs are set and distance data becomes available after completing the first measurement process e Features Allowed Measurement Activation Mode Selected When the Measurement S
8. sensor b a file stored on the computer disk or c the workspace as selected by these icons Senix VIEW software allows you to select and calibrate sensor outputs modify sensor features parameters view analyze and or log measurements it for performance evaluation and save the resulting File Workspace Sensor setups to disk for later recall and application cloning In this example the Workspace is displaying on the e main screen icon is outlined with bold underlined n stal Se n IxXVI EW title and the workspace matches the file but not the attached sensor Senix VIEW runs on a Windows PC and connects to a CHEM sensor via a serial data COM port Insert the If the File icon is grayed out clicking it will open a CDROM from a Senix VIEW kit page 10 Run window to select a file from the computer disk If the setup exe and follow the directions You must have Sensor icon is grayed out clicking it will open a administrator rights to install Senix View Sensor Connect dialog to connect a sensor i Moving a Setup Ap pl Icat on Setu ps Setups can be moved between the Workspace and a A setup is a particular combination of sensor disk file or between the Workspace and a sensor parameters that you establish for an application Movement is accomplished in three ways Setups can be created or changed in the Senix VIEW workspace or moved in out of the workspace from to the sensor or file as shown below 1 Using Icon
9. shown by the unequal symbol Transfer WORKSPACE to SENSOR Save the Setup to the Sensor To move changes to sensor right click and drag WORKSPACE to SENSOR Any changes not sent to the sensor will be lost when closing SenixVIEW Save the Setup to the PC Right click WORKSPACE and drag it to FILE Mounting Tips Sensor must be mounted perpendicular to the object to be measured for sound echoes to return The sensor cannot sense in a space less than the default Minimum Range value The sensor will ignore targets or surfaces beyond the Max Range value Avoid echoes from pipe fittings welds and fixed objects with careful placement The sensor will return a distance value from the first surface found within range Contact Senix technical support for setup assistance monaogp Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 8 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Mechanical Details Dimensions are inches mm Sensor measurements are the distance between the ultrasonic transducer face the bottom of housing shown below and the target material The lower threads vary by model e 1 5 in Parallel LVL 100 and LVL 300 e 2 0 in Parallel LVL 500 Max Width Threads 1 in NPT Lenath 5 6 141 ITT Lower Threads 2 in pa
10. 173 in sec An example use of this filter is limiting the rate of change allowed when driving a motor or other mechanical system Slow Fast If the target position changes quickly the sensor assumes it is a false change but starts to recalculate slowly toward the new position If the new position remains stable the sensor gradually increases the rate of change of measurement toward the new position until it is reached This filter is disallowed when using Start on Poll measurement activation This filter is used for targets that change position slowly but have occasional interruptions Examples e Measuring a roll diameter holds a stable roll measurement yet readjusts the measurement in a reasonable time during changeovers e Mixer tanks Ignores rotating mixer blades that pass occasionally between the sensor and liquid e Ignore unintended targets passing between the sensor and the intended target such as a traversing mechanism on a printer ink well Output Response Time The output update rate is a function of the measurement interval filter selections and parameters and switch time delays page 28 2 of measurement interval Farthest of M X of Y 1 stable target 1 0 unstable target Rate of Change Slow Fast l 1 Once detected regaining a target will be delayed by 1 to Y measurement intervals 2 During setup turn off filters for best visibility of real time measurements Table 5 F
11. Maximum Range Under No Target conditions the analog and switch output values or states can be configured to either hold their prior or set specific values or states either immediately or after adjustable time periods The No Target controls can be an important and useful tool to control system response by limiting the distance the sensor will consider a target valid Factory Defaults The factory default range values are e Range MIN deadband e Analog far setpoint Optimum range e Range MAX Maximum Range Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 21 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Measurement Process The measurement process includes the raw distance measurement followed by one or more filter options page 25 then any switch time delays page 28 before the result is reflected in the sensor outputs Measurement Activation _ Continuous Measurement Start on Poll SYNC Raw measurement Input Rejection optional Accepted data Averaging optional Smoothed data Distance Limiting optional Distance result ON OFF Stored Time Delays Distance optional Serial Serial Analog Switch Data Data Output s Output s Request Response Figure 21 Measurement Process Dia
12. Poll from SenixVIEW Senix VIEW detects start on poll mode when the Sensor icon is clicked and displays polling controls in the upper right corner of the screen Figure 20 q 5 28 A iit Large Chart Statistics hes r Polling Mi Poll Period 1 000 SEN We Enable Polling JYDE Ir TEA E j a Ja Figure 20 SenixVIEW Polling Controls SYNC Master and Slave Activation Used only for synchronization Operating Range Deadband Optmun Range Range Optimum Range a Il H en Range MIN Range MAX The sensor measures the distance to targets within the Operating Range target 1 to target 2 This range can be set in Senix VIEW by adjusting the Range MIN and Range MAX parameters The factory default is the widest possible deadband to maximum range see specifications page 6 Range Min The Range MIN is the closest distance that the sensor will report an accurate distance Targets closer than Range MIN may be detected especially at close range but the measured distance will be Range MIN or greater for secondary echoes If the near distance is important keep the target beyond Range MIN Range Max The Range MAX is the farthest distance that the sensor will detect a target Targets farther than Range MAX are ignored If a target is not detected closer than Range MAX a No Target condition exists Senix VIEW prevents setting the Range MAX parameter to a value greater than
13. Shield optional recommended Figure 9 Sinking Current Loop Wiring The default sinking loop output is a 4 to 20 mA signal proportional to the measured distance between two endpoints set by the user The current low high values are Senix VIEW adjustable and match those of the sourcing loop Current flows from the power supply through the user equipment then INTO the sensor ORG wire as shown in Figure 9 The analog inputs of User Equipment in Figure 9 are either differential both and terminals or single ended and GND terminals A differential input is recommended at the user equipment If the user equipment is single ended input and GND the sensor and user equipment cannot share a common ground or the current loop will not work Endpoints and Slope The voltage and current loop s are spanned between the same two endpoint distances see b amp c in Figure 10 Endpoints can be set anywhere in the sensor s operating range using Senix VIEW All analog outputs must have the same slope 1 e increase or decrease in value in proportion to distance The high and low output values voltages and currents however are independently adjustable in Senix VIEW for the voltage and current loops Response Time Analog response time is affected by measurement rate and filter selections pg 24 Analog Displays in SenixVIEW The sensor s calculated analog output values are shown in real time on the Senix VIEW meter d
14. Temperature Compensation At room temperature a change of 10 degrees will result in approximately 1 change in the speed of sound and therefore the measured distance Temperature compensation can be enabled to reduce the impact of temperature changes in some applications This is accomplished by clicking the Senix VIEW Measure icon and using the Temperature Compensation selector The default is ENABLED The sensor must be protected from the sun or other forms of radiant or conducted heating ToughSonic sensors have an internal temperature sensor In applications where the sensor is continually powered a warm up period of approximately 30 minutes should be allowed before calibrating Best performance is obtained when the sensor body tracks the surrounding air temperature The sensor will not compensate for rapid air temperature changes or for temperature variations between the sensor and target Temperature compensation is less important if the temperature environment in which the sensor is used remains fairly constant Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 28 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Senix VIEW Eazos en I X Wiring Analog Switches Measure Teach Software parnai The main screen displays a setup of a an attached
15. VDC in 50 mV steps Value must be at least 1 0 volts above the Low Voltage Value Voltage output for targets detected at the Low Endpoint and outside the Low Endpoint side of the analog range Either the standard default 0 VDC or a custom value can be entered Values 0 VDC to 9 9 VDC in 50 mV steps Value must be at least 1 0 volts below the High Voltage Value Current output for targets detected at the High Endpoint distance and outside the High Endpoint side of the analog range High Current Value Either the standard default 20 mA or a custom value can be entered Values 2 2 to 20 mA in 0 1 mA steps Value must be at least 2 0 mA above the Low Current Value Current output for targets detected at the Low Endpoint distance and outside the Low Endpoint side of the analog range Either the standard default 4 mA or a custom value can be entered Values 2 mA to 19 9 mA in 0 1 ma steps Value must be at least 2 0 mA below the High Current Value The voltage output value set when power is first applied remains until completion of the first Measurement Cycle or Measurement Process 10 VDC Low Voltage Value 0 VDC 20 mA Low Current Value PowerUp Vonage Options LOW or HIGH analog output value A Voltage goes to Low Voltage Value or High Voltage Value Current loop output value set when power is first applied remains until Power OP CUEN completion of the first Measurement Cycle or Measurement Process LOW Options LOW or HIGH analog outp
16. a network must be configured in continuous or start on poll measurement activation depending on the needs of the system page 20 2 Select the communications parameters menu Sensor Communications and see Communication Eg Serial Parameters Baud Rate Parity Stop Bits ka The default parameters are 9600 baud no parity and VEASE eles one stop bit 8N1 The baud rate is Senix VIEW adjustable to 9600 19200 or 38400 baud The parity and stop bit cannot be changed The parameters affect both the Modbus and ASCII streaming protocols 3 Select a different baud rate or enter a unique Sensor Address address from 1 and 247 then click OK and see The default sensor address is 1 The address is Senix VIEW adjustable from 1 to 247 Sensor address gt i ncaank 0 is a special broadcast address that all sensors z respond to Warning Senix Senix VIEW requires a correct sensor address to establish a connection In general leave the address SENSAT Peanneciee at the default of 1 unless using the sensor in a network Each sensor being connected to a multi sensor addressable network must first be assigned a unique address Sensors with the same address will conflict and appear non functional Addressable multi sensor 4 networks are only possible with an RS 485 interface requires LVL xxx 485 models The sensor address is not used in the ASCH SenixVIEW Network Connect streaming protocol Senix VIEW is fully functi
17. and rejects all except the closest The number of samples M can be set to any value from 2 to 999 The response time is Slowed by a factor of M For example if M 3 and the measurement interval is 50 ms the response time is 150 ms not including any successive filters or switch time delays This filter is useful for applications where the desired result is the closest object detected in a given period of time Examples include detecting the peak value of material flowing on a conveyor or maintaining a measurement value of a poor target weak or intermittent echo as in coarse bulk materials Farthest of M Measurements The sensor performs M distance measurements and rejects all except the farthest It is otherwise identical to the Closest of M filter described above This filter is useful to ignore an unintended or unwanted target that occasionally passes between the sensor and the intended target Examples include ignoring mixer blades in tanks ignoring traversing objects not the intended target or rejecting sporadic interference electrical physical or acoustic X of Y Filter Stability At least X measurements of the previous Y must be within 6 25 of the most recent measurement All measurements are ignored until this condition is satisfied 1 e the target must remain stable before the sensor will process it If the target remains unstable a new distance measurement will never be established Instability is diffe
18. below Directives Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC Low Voltage 2006 95 EC Standards EMC EN 61326 1 2006 Industrial Safety EN 61010 1 2001 Warranty Senix makes no warranty representation or guarantee regarding the suitability of the products for any particular purpose All specifications are subject to change without notice Senix Inc will repair or replace at our option any part found by us to be defective in material or workmanship if the product is received by Senix freight prepaid within one year from the date of original shipment to buyer Disclaimer and Release The warranties obligations and liabilities of Senix and the remedies of buyer set forth above are exclusive and in substitution for and buyer hereby waives releases and renounces all other warranties obligations and liabilities of Senix and all other rights claim and remedies of buyer against Senix expressed or implied arising by law or otherwise including but not limited to A Any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness B Any implied warranty arising from course of performance course of dealing or usage of trade C Any obligation liability right claim or remedy in tort whether or not arising from the negligence of Senix whether active passive or imputed and D Any obligation liability right claim or remedy for loss or damage to any product Exclusion of Consequential and Other Damages Senix shall have no obli
19. com e mail support senix com Page 16 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Serial Data Interface The YELLOW and GRAY serial data communications wires are used for three purposes 1 Setup Connect to a PC running SenixVIEW software for setup calibration analysis and rapid sensor cloning 2 User Applications Connect to an external system and provide distance measurement data Several operating modes are available 3 Synchronization SYNC Time synchronize a group of 2 32 sensors see page 20 The electrical interface can be RS 232 or RS 485 e LVL xxxx 232 sensors are RS 232 e LVL xxxx 485 sensors are RS 485 e All models are RS 485 in SYNC modes RS 232 PC COM Port LVL xxxx 232 models use a serial data RS 232 interface directly compatible with a PC COM port The PC COM wiring is shown in Figure 15 RS 232 Wiring Power Supply 24 VDC typical User Equipment RS 232 interface Sensor RX i DB25 Yelow g yy h CL eue C ono 5 Cable Shield j Single point ground optional recommended i Typical personal computer connections for 9 and 25 pin serial COM connectors Figure 15 RS 232 PC COM Port Connections Data 1 Gray Sr Data 2 Yellow S PC COM Port User Equipment 10 30 VDC Power Single point ground Figure 16 LVL xxxx 232
20. custom VDC range gt Positive or negative slope gt gt gt gt gt Adjustable responses and delays ToughSonic CHEM sensors measure distance without contact and are designed for tough industrial environments Sinking NPN or Sourcing PNP 2 switches overload protected Reversible polarity NO NC Adjustable responses and delays Switches gt 2 CHEM Product Features voltage a D Rapid PC Setup amp Control reer PC setup gives you control v over all sensor outputs and s RS 232 and RS 485 models features View analyze and Serial Data y Modbus or ASCII streaming save sensor setups for rapid gt Adjustable baud rate amp address implementation or cloning gt Multi drop addressable RS 485 Chemically Resistant Packaging CHEM Series Part Numbers Rugged Kynar PVDF housings are completely sealed and impervious to most chemicals and operate LVL XXX XXX over a wide temperature range A PUR jacketed interface cable is potted into each housing SERIAL DATA INTERFACE 232 RS 232 PC COM port 485 RS 485 addressable SERIES varies by range 100 1 5 in NPT thread 10 ft max 3 m 300 1 5 in NPT thread 20 ft max 6 m 500 2 0 in NPT thread 35 ft max 10m PRODUCT FAMILY LVL ToughSonic PC Configurable Level Sensor Figure I Part Number Structure Identification The ToughSonic model number an
21. farthest distance the sensor will d High Values Click the numeric value to change the detect a target see page 21 highest voltage or current value The voltage and current entries are independent All sensor parameters are described on page 34 Workspace parameter changes must be saved to the sensor to take effect and can also be saved to disk for later recall as described on page 29 File Edit Sensor Wi Wbace Aw Y va e a D E 5 28 File Notes File Workspace Sensor Wy nrg Analog l Measure Teach Logging Front Large Description Range WIIN o 00 Inches desq pe configuration here gt Range Max paatu Inches a T m Q Q C wee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee pee ee ee ee ee ee eR ee ee High ae Endpoint 3 00 Inches Analog 10 00 VOC sss 20 00 m High Value Low Value 7 Power Up Current No Sync Curent IE n ee aT bare Current Low Value sue Endpoint 160 00 Inches E Window Far i No Target Voltage G This parameter is shared Hold O OO 0 with the Switch outputs Na No Target Curent He Current and iz located in the No Target Curent Oy Measurements dialog No Target Delay 0 00 ec No Sync Delay SW SW Figure 10 SenixVIEW Analog Adjustments Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page
22. inputs The response time is therefore slowed by a factor of N For example if M 3 for a rejection filter and N 10 for the Boxcar average then the update period at a 50 ms measurement interval 1s 50 x 3 x 10 1500 ms Running Average This filter calculates the average of N inputs N 2 to 255 passing through the rejection filter The average is updated after each input rather than after N inputs as for the boxcar average The output response of this filter is therefore smoother than the boxcar filter since the output is updated more frequently This filter is disallowed when using Start on Poll measurement activation Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 26 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Distance Limiting Filters The distance limiting filters clamp the rate of change of measured distance before setting sensor outputs These filters limit the rate of change of data received from the input rejection and or averaging filters Figure 23 The limited distance then drives the sensor outputs not including switch time delays Rate of Change A maximum rate of change of distance AD sec is limited to a maximum value whether increasing or decreasing The maximum value is a user entered parameter with a range of 003 in sec to
23. the output range The voltage and current loop outputs are independently adjustable g Click the distance text of the switch setpoints to calibrate the switch ON distances Hysteresis and window options are found by clicking the Switches icon page 16 h These icons are grayed out in Workspace but operate when connected to a sensor click Sensor icon See Sensor Viewing on page 22 1 Equality symbols indicate whether the Workspace is equal or not to the File and Sensor eS 5 28 Measure Teach gang Froni Lage That Low Yasue hoOOvoc 4 00 m Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 33 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Appendix A List of Adjustable Features These parameters can be changed using Senix SenixVIEW Parameters are permanently stored in the sensor memory implied parameters not directly settable As Shipped Feature Description from Factory General Parameters These parameters are available on the SenixVIEW Main Screen A 32 character text field to describe the application setup This serves as a This text reminder when a setup is retrieved from a sensor or disk file It is only for lt describe re
24. 0 meas sec measurement intervals from 2 78 hours to 5 ms using Senix VIEW Maximum Target Distance Effects The time required to detect a target is determined by the speed of sound Sound travels at about 1 ms ft 3 3 ms meter so a target at 10 feet 3m results in an echo delay of about 20 ms the sound has to travel out then back If the measurement interval is less than that time the target echo will go undetected or may be detected in the next cycle causing erratic measurements The maximum distance a sensor can detect a target is the shorter of a the sensor model s maximum range b the user adjustable RangeMAX parameter or Cc the farthest distance a target echo can return before the next measurement begins measurement rate limited Setting the measurement interval faster than the default may restrict the maximum detectable target distance see Table 4 Measurement Approximate Interval Max Range ms in cm 200 1080 2783 00 5401372 Measurements per second Table 4 Maximum Range vs Measure Rate Measurement Stability Effects If the measurement rate is set too fast the sensor may detect delayed echoes from a prior measurement cycle causing measurement instability This is more common at short distances but can also occur in large liquid tanks Slower measurement rates are recommended for tank installations A delayed echo can be a more distant target or a multi bounce echo from the primary
25. 13 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Switch Outputs CHEM sensors have two solid state switch outputs Switch 1 is on the black wire and switch 2 on the white wire The default switch types are NPN sinking The switch type can be selected as either sinking NPN sourcing PNP or OFF using Senix VIEW page 31 Low and High Alarms The factory default settings for the switches are typical LOW and HIGH ALARMS Switch 1 set as a LOW ALARM switch OFF when level drops below the Optimum range and Switch 2 set as a HIGH ALARM switch OFF when level is above a high setpoint Both levels are adjustable using Senix VIEW The ALARM condition is defined as SWITCH OFF so that a broken alarm wire also causes an alarm fail safe All of this can be altered using Senix VIEW Switch Output Voltage When a sinking switch is ON the voltage of the switch wire will be near 0 VDC and when OFF will be near the voltage of the external pull up source When a sourcing switch is ON the voltage of the switch wire will be near the sensor s power supply voltage and when OFF will be near 0 VDC Sinking Switch Output NPN Typical PLC Input DC gt Direction of on current flow hy ee pi x Discrete input Cable Shield 2 Single point ground optional recommended Other Typical Uses ers Switch ON energizes relay coil when switch turns of
26. 25 pin serial COM connectors Cable Shield Figure 6 RS 232 PC COM Port Connections RS 485 is not compatible with a standard PC serial port DB9 plug which is RS232 LVL xxx 485 models require a RS 485 interface like Senix s UA KIT 485 interface kit plus the UA USB 485 ISO adaptor for a USB port connection See Accessories on page 10 Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 11 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Analog Outputs CHEM sensors have three analog outputs voltage sourcing current loop and sinking current loop They all share the same endpoints and slope decreasing or increasing with distance They are simultaneously available on separate wires Voltage Output violet wire This figure shows a voltage output connection User Equipment Voltage Input A DN Single point ground Cable Shield optional recommended Figure 7 Voltage Output Wiring The default voltage output is a O to 10 volt DC signal proportional to the measured distance between the endpoints set by the user The voltage range limits are adjustable to values between 0 and 10 volts using Senix VIEW see d amp e in Figure 10 The voltage is measured relative to GND BLUE wire The 0 and 10 volt endpoint distances affect all volta
27. Connections RS 485 amp Addressable Networks LVL xxx 485 models use a serial data RS 485 interface that can be used over long distances A single sensor is shown below connected to an RS 485 port To use Senix VIEW with these models the PC must have an RS 485 adapter connected Adapters are available to convert COM or USB ports to RS 485 LVL Family SENSOR Blue SHIELD Equipment Single point ground Figure 17 LVL xxxx 485 Connections Up to 32 addressable sensors can connected to the RS 485 bus Sensors can be configured into RS 485 addressable multi drop networks as shown below Sensor Sensor Sensor n 2 1 Yellow wires 485 485 CONTROLLER 485 Gray Wires Figure 18 RS 485 Network Wiring Before connecting to a network each sensor must be assigned a unique address and all sensors must be Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 17 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions configured to the baud rate of the network controller The baud rate and address are changed in as described in following The address assignments Senix VIEW as must also be different from other connected non Senix devices 1 Connect to the sensor menu Sensor Connect described on page 30 Sensors used in
28. Make sure that unintended targets between the sensor and liquid surface are not in the sensor s beam area Keep the sensor away from horizontal pipes inflow points vertical pipe seams or tank seams if they are large enough to reflect the ultrasound The sensor measures to the closest target and will detect submerged equipment if the level drops below the equipment Position the sensor to avoid these issues see Avoid illustration above Mounting Figure 4 Flange Mounting Typical tank installations have the sensor threaded into a flange as shown above or threaded into a nipple welded to the top of the tank A plastic nipple or flange adapter is preferred A nipple is shown in Figure 5 In both cases the mounting should ensure that the sensor is facing perpendicular to the liquid surface Use no wrenches when screwing the sensor into the nipple or flange Figure 5 Nipple Mounting Maintenance amp Cleaning Dust accumulation on the sensor face can be cleaned by blowing pressurized air across the sensor face In general dust does not affect performance unless it totally blocks the sound path The sensor face can be cleaned with alcohol or any cleaner compatible with Kynar PVDF Accessories The following accessories are available Configuration and Communication SenixVIEW Software Configure test and clone sensors Compatible with all TSPC models Download free from www senix com download 3 htm
29. N White hey Switch 2 J Switch Sinking NPN Green Output 1 Current Sourcing Orange Output 1 Current Sinking Violet Output 2 0 10 VDC OK Cancel Make output changes before connecting AN your equipment Do not change outputs when connected to operating equipment If wiring changes are made and the OK button clicked the changes are made and the sensor automatically disconnects from Senix VIEW Sensor Disconnected Reconnect Senix VIEW to the sensor page 30 to resume Senix VIEW with the new outputs Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 31 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Analog Dialog To modify analog output features not WA available on the Main Screen click this icon to display the Analog dialog Analog ie Analog Outputs EW J No Syne Voltage Hald No Sync Curent Power Up Yoltage Voltage Low Value Power Up Current w Current Low Value Hald No Target Voltage J No Syne Delay Hold No Target Current Hald No Target Delay Sec For more information see the Analog No Target Delay section on page 28 Switch Dialog To modify switch output features not available on the Main Screen click this r icon to display the Switch dialog Switches
30. SenixX Distance Measurement ToughSonic CHEM Series Ultrasonic Level Sensors e PC Configurable e Chemically Resistant e Multiple Outputs ToughSonic CHEM 10 ToughSonic CHEM 20 ToughSonic CHEM 35 Installation and Operating Instructions Senix Corporation Date May 31 2015 2015 by Senix Corporation ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Product Declarations Document Revisions 31 May 2015 Initial release Related Products SenixVIEW for Windows A setup tool for TSPC and CHEM series sensors this Se software installs on a PC and is Sembee aS used to configure sensor ae options select and calibrate oF outputs view and analyze measurements and save the result to a PC hard drive Recalled configurations can restore or duplicate an application without recalibration View chart log and analyze sensor operation Sensor firmware upgrades can be done easily through Senix VIEW too Download Senix VIEW at no charge from http senix com download 3 htm Setup Kits Used for bench viewing or configuring sensors kits include power supply terminal board and cables to interconnect with your PC A Senix VIEW CD with software videos and manuals is also included see Software and Interconnection page 10 CE Compliance ToughSonic family of ultrasonic sensors are compliant with the CE Electromagnetic Compatibility Directives and Standards listed
31. The voltage min and max values must be separated by at least 0 1 VDC The current min and max values must be separated by at least 0 2 mA One end of the range of distances over which the analog outputs are scaled At the Low Endpoint distance the outputs are the Low Voltage Value and or Low Current Value If this distance is outside the sensor s Operating Range the value will not be reached but the sensor operates properly for in range targets One end of the range of distances over which the analog outputs are scaled At the High Endpoint distance the outputs are the High Voltage Value and or High Current Value If this distance is outside the sensor s Operating Range the value will never be reached but the sensor operates properly for in range targets Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA Output is No Target Value when outside Range Window Distance Between the endpoints listed below Increasing See Table 1 page 7 See Table 1 page 7 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 37 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Voltage output for targets detected at the High Endpoint and outside the High Endpoint side of the analog range High Voltage Value Either the standard default 10 VDC or a custom value can be entered Values 0 1 to 10
32. ace to obtain distance measurements or control sensor parameters Request document Senix ToughSonic Sensor Serial Communications Formats Senix offers SenixOCX so users can integrate CHEM sensors into their application software without knowing the details of Modbus Sensor measurements can be embedded into Excel spreadsheets Word documents or programs written in Microsoft languages ASCII Streaming Protocol A Senix ASCII protocol is also available that transmits an ASCII string after each measurement under continuous measurement activation This provides a simpler method of transferring measurement data to displays or other devices without using Modbus Senix VIEW version 3 0 108 or later includes a feature to enable this protocol in menu item Sensor Connect Advanced features After each measurement or measurement process the sensor transmits five ASCII numbers terminated with a carriage return For example 05261 lt CR gt or in equivalent hexadecimal 30H 35H 32H 36H 31H ODH This number represents a count value proportional to the detected target distance except 00000 which means no target was detected The user equipment can either display the ASCII data directly such as viewing the output data on Windows HyperTerminal or calculate distance by converting the data to binary and multiplying by a scale factor The scale factor varies with the sensor series The scale factors at 69 degrees F or with temperature
33. cm 80 in 203 cm 160 in 406 cm 280 in 711 cm 4 0 in 10 2 cm 8 in 20 3 cm 12 in 30 5 cm DC Current Note Add 20 mA if using sourcing current loop Add switch loads if using sourcing switch es 10 30 VDC input 45 mA typical Five Outputs 0 10 VDC 4 20 mA sourcing 4 20 mA sinking two switches Outputs Switches 150 mA SenixVIEW configured as PNP input voltage or NPN external 40 VDC max not including serial A data Voltage 0 10 or 0 5 or SenixVIEW adjusted 10 mA max min 15 VDC input for full 10 VDC output Current Loop 4 20 mA or SenixVIEW configured 450Q max gt 15VDC 2509 max 10 VDC Resolution analog 4100 steps 0 10 VDC and 3279 steps 4 20 mA scaled between user set distance endpoints Resolution 0 003384 in 0 086 mm 0 006768 in 0 1719 mm 0 013536 in 0 3438 mm serial data Weight 21 7 oz 0 62 kg 24 7 oz 0 70 kg Ultrasonic Frequency 125 kHz 75 kHz 50 kHz Measurement Interval Adjustable from 5 mS to 2 8 hours affected by filter selections faster rates limit max target distance Factory defaults Parameter Adjustments Default RangeMIN RangeMAX Switch 1 Setpoint Switch 2 Setpoint Analog Low Endpoint Analog High Endpoint Ingress IP 68 NEMA 4X Humidity 0 100 avoid heavy condensation Temp 40 to 70 C operate Rugged piezoelectric nominal beam width 12 degrees 3 db approx conical shaped pattern Housing amp Cable Chemically resistant Kyna
34. cted As Shipped from Factory Endpoints are available on the SenixVIEW Main Screen other parameters by clicking the Analog icon Analog Output Range Max Value Low Endpoint High Value Output is No Target Value when outside Range Window Low Value Analog Selections Analog Window analog shared Analog Slope analog shared Low Endpoint analog shared High Endpoint analog shared L Analog Window Range Window Decreasing Analog Slope Analog Output Range Max Value High Endpoint High Value Output is No Target Low Endpoint Value when outside Range Window Range Min Low Value Distance Analog Window Range Window Increasing Analog Slope There are three analog outputs see page 12 on these wires Voltage output is on the VIOLET wire 4 20 mA current SOURCING output is on the GREEN wire 4 20 mA current SINKING output is on the ORANGE wire Note The voltage and current share the same Analog Window Analog Slope No Target Delay and No Sync Delay The range of distances between the Low Endpoint and High Endpoint between which the voltage and current outputs are linearly scaled to change between their Low Values and High Values respectively The analog slope either increases or decreases with distance depending on the relative positions of the Low Endpoint and High Endpoint The current and voltage must have the same slope
35. d serial number are printed on the label on the side of the housing KYNAR is a registered trademark of Arkema Inc For chemical resistance information refer to a a www arkemainc com kynar literature pdf 754 pdf Sp e cifi c ati ons A summary of sensor specifications is shown in the following table Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 6 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions ToughSonic CHEM 10 ToughSonic CHEM 20 ToughSonic CHEM 35 Photo RS 232 interface gt LVL 100 232 LVL 300 232 LVL 500 232 RS 485 interface gt LVL 100 485 LVL 300 485 LVL 500 485 10 ft 3 1 m 20 ft 6 1 m 35 ft 10 7 m Optimum 4 0 in 10 2 cm 8 in 20 3 cm 12 in 31 cm Range 80 in 203 cm 13 ft 4 1 m 25 ft 7 6 m Mounting and 1 5 in NPT lower thread for flange mounting 2 0 in NPT lower thread Dimensions inches 1 0 in NPT upper thread for suspended mounting 1 0 in NPT upper thread Permanently stored in sensor using SenixVIEW software SenixVIEW is Windows XP SP3 Windows 7 amp 8 compatible and supports COM port addresses 1 99 4 0 in 10 2 cm 8 in 20 3 cm 12 in 81 5 cm 10 ft 3 1 m 20 ft 6 1 m 35 ft 10 7 m 80 in 203 cm 160 in 406 cm 280 in 711 cm 8 in 20 3 cm 18 in 45 7 cm 18 in 45 7
36. dialog then appears with either the default values or your previous selections Make any changes then click Connect a COM Port C COMI c C cCOM3 COM Basia e 9600 C c Cc c 1 0O E O O E O E oO Network Address O O O O m Not Present In Use Sensor Search Search range is address 1 to 247 using the current COM Port and Baudrate 5 Find Sensor Optionally select All Ports M All Baudrates Advanced Connect l If you have difficulty determining the COM port refer to the Startup Tips section page 8 5 This message confirms a Senix VIEW to sensor link Read Sensor Copy Sensor Setup to Workspace Senix Move the parameters to the Workspace to a change them or b save them to disk You can also move them later If you intend to copy an existing Workspace to the sensor cloning this sensor then click No Senix VIEW then connects to the sensor Sensor icon automatically selected and offers sensor viewing as described on page 22 Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 30 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions 6 If the following message appears check the a wiring b power and c interface selections or use Find Sensor to scan all sensor ad
37. dresses ModBus Connect Couldn t find sensor at specified parameters 7 If the above error continues use Find Sensor to scan all sensor interface combinations The default is address is 1 Check the All Ports and or All Baud Rates boxes if you are unsure of those Senix VIEW will identify the first Sensor Model found starting at address 1 through 247 The window will appear as follows as Senix VIEW searches for a sensor Connect Sensor Baudrate 19200 Network Address 2 i Sensor Model J TSPC 3051 8 When a sensor is found this message appears Scan Results TSPC 3081 Sensor Found Network Address 1 COM2 9600bps Click OK and the Connect Sensor dialog is redrawn with the correct parameters step 4 9 Cannot Find Sensor Check the following e Is the power ON e Check the wiring connections e Is COM port working e Does the interface match the sensor model LVL xxxx 232 models use RS 232 and LVL xxxx 485 models use RS 485 Outputs After connecting a sensor click this icon to ja l reconfigure the outputs wiring The following 9 wire dialog appears making it possible to reconfigure the switch outputs type to sinking NPN sourcing PNP or OFF Blue DC Yoltage Common Indicators E Square Indicato Brown DC Voltage EEE Rectangle Indicator Switch 2 fellow RS 232 In RS 485 B d LASA AJ WCET oosa Switch 1 Black Switch Sinking NP
38. e 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 24 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions _ RT Ite rs General Gain Measurement Activation Gain Profile Filters are processing features that reject and or Continuous 3 Free Air Med smooth measurements and or limit the rate of change 10 of the sensor distance and therefore outputs Their purpose is to improve sensor performance in real Disabled i world applications The factory default has a running Filter Ultrasonic average of 50 enabled to slow down the response to liquid level fluctuations Options Interval 0050 Seconds Temperature Compensation J Turn filters off during setup to test Disabled measurement stability then enable filters as Filter Options required for the application kiht Overview nnnr Figure 23 shows the flow of distance measurements through the filters to the outputs Filters are applied in order of flow from left to right input to output None or one selection can be made from each category Input Rejection Averaging and Distance Limiting As filters are enabled the output response time is generally slower Some filter settings are not usable in applications requiring a fast response time SenixVIEW Filter Selection None Input R
39. e analog window Hysteresis The reverse distance a target must change to turn a switch OFF after the switch has turned ON at a Setpoint Ingress Rating An enclosure rating that identifies how susceptible a product is to the entry ingress of external objects or liquids Measurement Rate The repetitive rate that the sensor measures distance see response time Measurement Interval The time between measurements or 1 Measurement Rate Measurement Process The measurement filtering and time delays that affect sensor outputs p 22 Maximum Range The maximum target detection distance of a sensor model may be overridden by Range MAX p 21 Operating Range The range of distances between the range MIN and range MAX values p 21 Optimum Range The range of target distances recommended for optimum performance in varying environmental conditions Range MAX The farthest distance of the Operating Range user adjustable in Senix VIEW Range MIN The nearest distance of the Operating Range user adjustable in Senix VIEW RS 232 An electrical interface standard used to transfer information using serial data communications This is a single ended interface with a specified maximum range of 50 feet 15 meters that typically supports one device RS 485 An electrical interface standard used to transfer information using serial data communications This is a long distance differential interface capable of supporting multiple addres
40. e value representing either the amount of Hysteresis Setpoint SW 1 Mode or the length of the Window Window Mode 0 25 in 6 4 mm Values 0 to 221 77 in 5 63 m SW 2 Warning if result surpasses Range Window for selected Switch Mode 0 25 in 6 4 mm SW 1 OFF SW 2 OFF SW 1 O ms No Target Delay SW 2 0 ms Hysteresis or Width The minimum time the sensor must continuously measure a distance representing an OFF condition before setting the Switch State to OFF Values O ms to 5 46 minutes resolution 5 ms Switch state set by a SYNC Slave sensor with no master SYNC input for a period exceeding No Sync Delay Options ON OFF and HOLD no change See description under Parameters that Affect Measurements This parameter is shared by all analog and switch outputs SW 1 0 ms SW 2 0 ms Off Delay No Sync State No Sync Delay SW 1 OFF SW 2 OFF The minimum time the sensor must continuously measure a distance Sw 1 0 ms On Delay representing an ON condition before setting the Switch State to ON sw 49 0 ms Values 0 ms to 5 46 minutes resolution 5 ms Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 36 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Feature Description Parameters that Affect Analog Outputs if sele
41. eccercawsreceecaceeesess 11 Wiring 11 Analog Outputs 12 Switch Outputs 14 Serial Data Interface 17 Serial Parameters 18 Serial Data Protocols 19 OPERATION cccsccsecnscnsceeseeseeneenseeeees 20 Power Up 20 Measurement Activation 20 Synchronization 20 Operating Range 21 Measurement Process 22 Sensor Viewing 22 Measurement Rate 24 Output Response Time 24 Filters 25 Time Delays 28 Temperature Compensation 28 SENIXVIEW SOFTWARE 00000000 29 Install Senix VIEW 29 Application Setups 29 Connect a Sensor 30 Outputs 31 Sensor Adjustment 33 Appendix A List of Adjustable Features 34 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Part Number Structur ssccccsseseeceeees 6 Figure 2 HOUSING DIMENSIONS ccssccsseccnsceaeeennscens 9 Figure 3 Sensor Orientation cscccssecessccsscnsseeaeees 9 Figure 4 Flange MOUNTING ccccseecccsseseccansseseaes 10 Figure 5 Nipple MOUNTING ccccssecccneseeceaesseeeaes 10 Figure 6 RS 232 PC COM Port Connection 11 Figure 7 Voltage Output Wiring ccssecccsseeeeeeeee 12 Figure 8 Sourcing Current Loop WITiNnd 1 00006 12 Figure 9 Sinking Current LOOP Wiring 0000 008 12 Figure 10 SenixVIEW Analog Adjustments 13 Figure 11 Sinking Switch Output Wiring 14 Figure 12 Sourcing Switch Output Wiring 14 Figure 13 Switch Hysteresis amp Window Modes 15 Figure 14 S
42. ect menu Sensor Group Control to produce the following control window 3 Click Scan to initiate a sensor search of all network addresses Up to 32 found sensors will be listed in the center display area with a a check box b the model number and c the activation n mode C continuous P start on poll Mx master x phases Sx slave phase X The check boxes can be individually selected all checked using Select All or all cleared using Clear All 4 The Parameters to Transfer section on the right side lists parameter collections that can be selected for upload to all checked sensors Check the desired collection s 5 Click Write to begin the batch transfer Group operations require Senix VIEW to operate as the bus Master Any other bus master must first be disabled or disconnected Serial Data Protocols CHEM sensors offer these protocol options 1 Modbus Slave This default protocol is used by Senix VIEW and supports sensor communications by address typically in RS 485 networks 2 ASCII Streaming A simpler continuous ASCII protocol for one way transmission of data to external devices page 19 3 SYNC SYNC master and slave sensors use the serial interface for synchronization page 20 Modbus Protocol CHEM sensors and Senix VIEW use the industry standard Modbus protocol for all serial data bus communications except SYNC page 20 Other user controllers can use this interf
43. ejection J Averaging Distance Limiting None When using filters the first valid measurement after Click the Measure icon on the main screen to open power ON becomes the initial condition for all the Measurements window The location of the Filter further processing The Filter Options are shown in Options is shown below block diagram below followed by a description of each A EREE EE Distance RE trithe Time Serial Data on next poll Analog 1 3 2 Outputs Measurement Input Good Data Smooth Data Distance ae Averaging eee Rejection Limiting Switch Outputs None Farthest of M i PONE Dom oa Closest of M Running Average Slew Rate Limit Boxcar Average of N Slow Fast Limit X of Y Stability Figure 23 Filters Block Diagram Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 25 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Input Rejection Filters Input rejection filters ignore some measurements The input to these filters is the raw sensor distance measurement The output Good data is then input to a averaging filter if used Closest of M Measurements The sensor performs M distance measurements
44. enixVIEW Switch Adjustment 16 Figure 15 RS 232 PC COM Port Connection 17 Figure 16 LVL xxxx 232 CONNECTIONS sscccseeenees 17 Figure 17 LVL xxxx 485 CONNECTIONS c1cccseeenees 17 Figure 18 RS 485 Network Wiring ccccseeeceeeee 17 Figure 19 Measurement Activation Selections 20 Figure 20 SenixVIEW Polling Controls 0000008 21 Figure 21 Measurement Process Diagram 22 Figure 22 SenixVIEW Distance Displays 00 22 Figure 23 Filters Block DiQQram cccsseeccseeeeeeees 25 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Specifications 7 Table 2 Wire Assignments 11 Table 3 Measurement Activation Summary ____ 20 Table 4 Maximum Range vs Measure Rate __ 24 Table 5 Filter Response Time 27 Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 3 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Other Applications In addition to level control our ultrasonic sensors can be used in many other applications such as Ultrasonics Overview n trod u ctio n control tension or speed or determine when full or empty 4 Roll Diameter X Senix sensors measure the distance to a liquid or solid surface by sending a sound wave above the range of hearing at the target surface and
45. erred to the sensor The screen shot below shows the screen with the Workspace icon selected a Setups can be moved between the Workspace and a disk file or sensor see page 29 Setup changes do not take effect until AN moved to the sensor Remember to save setups to disk for future recall b Click one of these ICONS for extended features associated with the analog outputs switch outputs or measurements Wiring adjustments see page 11 Analog adjustments see page 13 Switch adjustments see page 16 Measurement adjustments see page 32 c Enter up to 32 characters to describe a setup This reminder text is stored in the sensor or disk file when the parameters are moved or saved d Click the distance text to edit the Operating Range see page 21 Range MIN is the left Oy Senin VIEW 3 3450 Workspace LVL 300 File Fedi ins TE am i T elp ihg ge Endport 3 00 Inches palog Low Yelue Endport Windows Fa switch 2 i Setonin 600 Inches idescribe configuration hee Seipoit A 160 00 Inche iG parameter and Range MAX the right e g clicking the 4 00 inch left value yields Range MIN 4 00 Enter a new value then type lt Enter gt e Click the distance text of high and or low analog endpoints to calibrate the analog outputs The voltage and current outputs share the endpoints f Click text of the high and or low values to change
46. f diode D1 protects transistor from inductive kick Switch ON turns on LED R1 limits LED current Figure 11 Sinking Switch Output Wiring A sinking switch is an open collector transistor solid state switch that sinks current through an external load to GND when ON The external device can be powered from a source different than the sensor Sourcing Switch Output PNP Typical PLC Input DC Discrete input x Single point ground Cable Shield optional recommended Other Typical Uses power amp GND not shown Switch ON energizes relay coil K1 when switch turns off diode D1 protects transistor from inductive kick Figure 12 Sourcing Switch Output Wiring Switch ON turns on LED R1 limits LED current A sourcing switch provides current to an external load to turn that load ON or OFF as shown in Current is sourced by the sensor s power supply and must be considered when determining the sensor s maximum current draw Switch Response Time Switch response times are affected by measurement rate and filter selections pg 27 Switch Displays in SenixVIEW The sensor s switch output states are displayed in real time in Senix VIEW page 22 Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 14 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation
47. ference and does not affect sensor operation configuration here gt The shortest distance the sensor will provide target measurements Closer Range Min targets may have multiple reflections resulting in an incorrect measurement at See Table 1 page 7 a multiple of the actual distance The farthest distance the sensor will provide target measurements See Table 1 page 7 ape E The range of distances between the Range Min and Range Max between P ra amp which the sensor will detect a target Targets closer than Range Min may still be detected at incorrect distance due to multiple reflections Parameters that Affect Measurements These parameters are available by clicking the Senix VIEW MEASURE icon Measurement Interval p 24 Temperature Compensation Temperature compensation can be turned ON or OFF ON p 28 2 ms The period between measurements Values can range from 5 ms to 1 275 sec at 5 ms resolution See Table 1 page 7 Filters Filter options include Closest or Farthest of M X of Y Running or Boxcar All filters OFF p 25 average of N Max Rate and Slow Fast Rate Continuous at measurement interval Start on Poll Measure upon receiving serial data read poll Measurement i Aao SYNC Master continuous at sync interval l l e EET p20 SYNC Slave 1 2 3 4 or 5 at sync interval measures when receive associated SYNC input from SYNC Master sync interval measurement interval x SYNC phases ___SYNCPhases__ __ The numbe
48. gation or liability whether arising in contract including warranty tort including active passive or imputed negligence or otherwise for loss of use revenue or profit with respect to any nonconformance or defect in any product delivered under this agreement or for any other direct incidental or consequential damages Governing Law The terms and conditions of this agreement shall be governed by the domestic law of the State of Vermont U S A Repairs and Returns Any returns must have a Return Material Authorization RMA number Contact us at Mail Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA Phone 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 e mail support senix com web www senix com Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 2 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT DECLARATIONG 00008 2 Document Revisions 2 Related Products 2 CE Compliance 2 Warranty 2 Repairs and Returns 2 ULTRASONICS OVERVIEW 008 4 Introduction 4 Advantages 4 Other Applications 4 Terminology J SENSOR OVERVIEW c ccccsscsecsecsecneneees 6 CHEM Product Features 6 Specifications 6 Startup Tips 8 Mechanical Details 9 Installation 9 INTERFACES iisccee ce ccsccccsss
49. ge and current loop outputs and can be set anywhere in the sensor s operating range using Senix VIEW Sourcing Current Loop green wire This figure shows a sourcing current loop connection y o GREEN wire l Power Supply I 24 VDC typical DC Z nsor Brown malice e User Equipment 4 20 mA Current Loop Input Direciono J Maximum loop A current flow resistance 450 O A a 24 VDC sensor gt 1 9 2 input voltage may be GND if single ended L GND Blue S Cable Shield Single point ground optional recommended Figure amp Sourcing Current Loop Wiring The default sourcing loop output is a 4 to 20 mA signal proportional to the measured distance between two endpoints set by the user The current low high values are adjustable to any values between 0 and 20 mA using Senix VIEW see d amp e in Figure 10 4 mA minimum is recommended In a sourcing loop current flows out of the sensor through the user equipment and back via the sensor s ground BLUE wire Sinking Current Loop orange wire L Power Supply 24 VDC typical 2 ypical User Equipment Current Loop Input DC BRN 4 20 ma ORG Direction of current flow Sensor Maximum loop E 1K 24 VDC loop voltage h Do not ground Differential input GND recommended BLU N point ground Cable
50. gram In Start on Poll activation the entire process is performed once per poll 1 e M Input Rejection x N Averaging measurements page 27 Some filters are disallowed in Start on Poll page 20 If a poll is received before an ongoing measurement process finishes the ongoing process will run to completion then another measurement process will begin Switch time delays can be set to implement special control functions The most recent distance result can also be requested by an external controller over the serial data bus page 19 Sensor Viewing When connected to a sensor Sensor icon clicked distance measurements are viewed in Senix VIEW in several ways Senix VIEW obtains the measurements via serial data interface requests in the continuous or start on poll mode The values or states of the selected output s are also displayed Sensor screen Connect Senix VIEW to the sensor menu Sensor Connect as described on page 29 Senix VIEW automatically selects the Sensor icon displays the distance in real time with a repositioning target symbol shows analog output value s on meters and shows switch state s as symbols Additional display icons offer features described below Figure 22 SenixVIEW Distance Displays Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 22 of 38
51. h the power supply and the output circuits Cable Shield bare wire The cable shield is not terminated at the sensor This wire should be terminated to equipment ground near the user equipment preferably to a single point ground for all equipment This is important if the cable is lengthened and or routed near electrically noisy wiring or equipment Power Input brown wire Connect a DC power supply to the DC Brown and GND Blue wires These colors conform to EU standards Reversing the power connections will not damage the sensor A power supply voltage between 15 30 VDC is recommended A 24 VDC supply is a commonly used standard Target sensitivity and the maximum voltage output value is reduced at power supply voltages below 15 VDC When power is applied the sensor operates as described on page 20 Data Connections gray amp yellow Serial data interfaces are described on page 17 They are used for e SenixVIEW PC configuration page 30 e Synchronization page 20 e User communications between the sensor and an external data communications device LVL xxxx 232 models require an RS 232 interface and connect directly to a PC COM serial port for Senix VIEW configuration as shown below RS 232 L Power Supply P 24 VDC typical Wiring User Equipment RS 232 interface eT L ST ue 1 Jano Single point ground optional recommended i Typical personal computer connections for 9 and
52. ilter Response Time Assuming measurement interval I with a default of 50 ms here are some example response times e No filters Response time I 50 ms e Closest or Farthest of 20 measurements Response time I M 05 20 1 sec e Boxcar Average of 10 measurements Response time I N 05 10 500 ms e Running Average Response time I 1 50 ms e Closest of 20 and Boxcar average of 10 Response time I M N 05 20 10 Response time 10 seconds Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 27 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Time Delays Time Delays are used to cause actions that might otherwise require external controllers or time delay relays They delay the response of the output s to which they are applied and are useful for control and alarm functions All time delays are adjustable between 0 ms to 5 46 minutes at a 5 ms resolution Switch Time Delays Each switch has 3 independently adjustable delays e On Delay default 0 sec e Off Delay default 0 sec e No Target Delay default 60 sec A time delay begins when the condition that triggers it first occurs a distance measurement that could turn a switch ON or OFF or no target Time delays are re triggered 1 e the trigger condition mus
53. isplays page 22 Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 12 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions SenixVIEW Analog Adjustments e Low Values Click the numeric value to change the lowest voltage or current value The voltage and Use Senix VIEW to tailor the sensor for best results in current entries are independent the application Analog features are shown in Figure 10 The letters used below are keyed to that figure f Click the Analog icon for additional features a Click the Workspace icon to edit parameters g Select the output values set at power on These values exist until the first measurement process 1s b Low Endpoint Click the numeric value b to set sea aicied the end distance where the low limits e occur P l h Select the output values to be set if no target is c High Endpoint Click the numeric value c to set detected in the Operaning Ranee GOR the end distance where the high limits d occur 1 Applies to synchronization page 20 and is grayed The analog slope will automatically out if the sensor is not a slave reverse if the Low and High Endpoint distances b amp c are set in reverse order j Range MIN The closest distance the sensor will report a correct distance see page 21 k Range MAX The
54. ix for additional information Figure 19 Measurement Activation Selections Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 20 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Continuous Activation This is the factory default Measurements repeat continuously at the measurement interval The analog and switch outputs are updated and the distance data is stored at the end of each measurement process At any time a serial data controller can retrieve the last stored distance data by issuing a serial data read poll without effecting ongoing measurements Continuous mode is generally used unless e There is an advantage to having the sensors measure only on request see Start on Poll e Multiple sensors are connected in a synchronized group page 20 Senix VIEW will detect this mode when the Sensor icon is clicked then repeatedly issue read polls to display the distance measurements Start on Poll Activation Measurement begins when the sensor receives a serial data distance read poll from an external controller or Senix VIEW Upon completing the measurement process the analog and switch outputs are updated the distance measurement stored and the sensor stops measuring Several filters are disabled in Start on Poll activation page 20 To
55. measuring the time for the sound echo to return Knowing the speed of sound the sensor determines the distance of the target and inversely the level Loop Control Precisely control the position of material loops including wires tubes and webs 1 Ultrasonic pulse transnitted from sensor 3 Sr amp Web Break lt f 2 Ultrasonic echo retums from target y Rapidly detect a broken web in a printing press or paper machine e Advantages o e Non contact Dimensioning Measures through the air without touching the target material Determine the size of an object for information or to determine its volume or width e Easy to Install Threaded mounting from above means simple installation without entering the tank Proximity e Point Level Outputs Solid state switch outputs provide control or Determine the presence of me objects to count or control their alarm features that are user selectable movement e Distance Proportional Outputs Three proportional analog outputs provide Sort Select tandard interf to PLC displays Standard interfaces to a ca Sort or select objects based on differences in their physical dimensions and many more e Unaffected by Target s Optical Characteristics Sensor operation is not sensitive to ambient light levels the color of the target or whether the target is optically transparent or reflective e Remote Adjustment
56. mmunication cable Adapter for a USB connection if required Senix VIEW Software CD Power supply kit for bench setup Install the Software Put the SenixVIEW CD into your CD drive Open the CD contents on you PC and run Senix VIEW Version 3 3 xxx Setup exe to install Start Senix VIEW Connect the Components The sensor uses colored wires for power communication and outputs For a basic terminal board connection we ll use 4 of the sensor s wires a Brown for DC power DC b Blue for ground GND and digital reference C Gray and Yellow for digital communication moaosp Connect them to the labeled Senix terminal board Protect all bare wires from contacting one another whether connected or not Ensure the terminal grips the stripped wire not its colored jacket Put the DC power supply cable into the jack on the terminal board and the supply into an AC source All sensors will faintly tick when powered Plug the data communication cable into the terminal board RJ jack and your serial port 232 models or into the USB adapter optional for 232 and required for 485 models For USB adapters see page 10 Connect to Your Sensor using serial port 1 Start SenixVIEW 2 Menu bar Sensor gt Connect for a dialog box All new sensors have network address 1 Use Baud rate 9600 The serial port is generally identified COM 1 Click Connect OR Connect to Your Sensor using a USB port 1 Start SenixVIEW 2 Menu bar
57. n oo ull n DISTANCE Hysteresis Switch turns ON at the Setpoint and OFF after the distance l reverses direction by at least Hysteresis E SW 1 Setpoint Switch Mode Window The Switch State is set in a distance window beginning at Setpoint SW 2 Setpoint and ending at Setpoint Width from the sensor meals Options Setpoint or Window The switch state set when power is first applied This state remains until SW 1 OFF Power Up State completion of the first Measurement Cycle or Measurement Process SW 2 OFF Options ON and OFF The distance where a switch changes from OFF to ON See Table 1 page 7 If Switch Mode Hyst Direction of target through Setpoint causing ON Polarity Options On Closer or ON Farther SW 1 ON Closer If Switch Mode Wind Switch state when target is detected in window SW 2 ON Farther Options ON or OFF Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 35 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Switch action if no target is detected TARGET LED RED for a time No Target State period exceeding the switch s No Target Delay Options ON OFF and HOLD no change The minimum time the sensor must continuously fail to detect a target before setting the No Target State Values 5 ms to 5 46 minutes resolution 5 ms A distanc
58. onal when connected to a single CHEM sensor on an RS 485 network menu Sensor Connect Simply enter the correct baud The sensor will now connect menu Sensor Connect only using the new parameter values Changing Communications Settings A single sensor in the factory configuration wired to rate and network address to establish the connection either an RS 232 or RS 485 interface connects to i SenixVIEW using the default 9600 baud rate and SenixVIEW Group Control sensor address 1 Group control is for global parameter changes made Baud rate and address settings are not to a network of sensors Senix VIEW can update affected by selecting the factory default selected parameters quickly to a group of RS 485 configuration menu Workspace connected sensors using menu Sensor Group Default LVL Setting Control The group is first scanned and a list of connected sensors produced Selected parameters can If multiple sensors are connected into an RS 485 then be written to selected sensors network each must be assigned a unique address Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 18 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions To Use Group Control 1 First enter the parameter values to be transferred into the Workspace 2 Sel
59. polarity also reverses n the hysteresis d direction f Window is an alternate mode where the switch a state is Polarity h inside the window over a range of distances and the reverse if outside p Click these numbers to enter the window SIZE The size is added to the Setpoint distance to become the far window distance g The Polarity can be either ON or OFF for targets within the window This example shows OFF Select the switch state to set at power on This state exists until the first measurement process is completed If the sensor looses the target the state can be held or set on or off after delay k If the sensor looses a target for this time period the no target state J is set 0 immediate Time delays can be required before turning a switch on or off A switch state is set if a target continuously satisfies that state s requirements for the full delay time period Applies to synchronization page 20 and is grayed out when the sensor is not a SYNC slave Applies to synchronization page 20 Set in the Measure window as it also affects the analogs Range MIN The closest distance the sensor will report a correct distance page 21 Range MAX The farthest distance the sensor will detect a target See page 21 for a detailed description of the sensor Operating Range Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix
60. r PVDF potted in 6 5 ft 2 m shielded PUR cable with tinned wire ends Performance Repeatability Greater of 0 03 in 0 76 mm or 0 1 of target distance in stable environment Accuracy Beiter than 0 5 of target distance in stable homogeneous environment affected by temperature gradients target echo strength speed of sound in vapors RS 232 or RS 485 interface depends on model RS 485 models are 2 wire multi drop addressable addresses 1 247 Baud rates 9600 19200 or 38400 no parity 8 bits one stop bit Protocol options Serial Data Interface are Modbus slave or ASCII streaming Serial data modes and parameters are configured with SenixVIEW Table I Specifications Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 7 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Startup Tips New or first time users can use this condensed guide for assembly connection to a PC and basic sensor changes from default values before installation The sensor communicates with a Windows PC through the serial port or USB port A UA Kit from Senix is recommended for connecting to your PC It includes software a termination board and cables see page 10 Identify System Components Sensor with attached cable Terminal board basic or comprehensive Data co
61. r of SYNC phases generated by a SYNC Master pg 20 2 The time a SYNC Slave sensor must continuously fail to detect a SYNC input No Sync Delay before setting the No SYNC switch state s or analog value s 0 Values 0 ms to 5 46 minutes resolution 5 ms PowerSave reduces average power consumption Options Enabled and Disabled DISARI Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 34 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Parameters that Affect Switch Outputs if selected Setpoints are available on the SenixVIEW Main Screen other parameters by clicking the Switches icon There are two switch outputs see page 31 The factory default is both switches configured as sinking NPN outputs Switch Output Switch 1 is on the BLACK wire Selection Switch 2 is on the WHITE wire Switches are configurable as sinking NPN or sourcing PNP type If both are selected they each are independently adjustable Switch Setpoint Reconfigure switch type menu selection Sensor Wiring Hysteresis Switch Mode Hysteresis DISTANCE Switch State ON Farther Switch State ON Closer DISTANCE Width of Window Switch Mode Window fi poi Switch State ON in vow DISTANCE Switch Mode Window W T Switch State OFF i
62. rallel or 1 5 in_ narallel 1 5 in parallel 1 9 47mm 2 0 in parallel 2 3 58mml depends on model l Figure 2 Housing Dimensions Installation Precautions e Keep unintended targets from the transducer s field of view Keep the beam pattern in mind e Keep the transducer away from ultrasonic noise sources such as pressurized air nozzles e Do not allow material to build up on the sensor face or sensor performance may suffer Orientation Orient the sensor perpendicular to the liquid surface or target object for best results as shown in Figure 3 Senix Sensor Figure 3 Sensor Orientation Ultrasound energy must reflect back to the sensor or the sensor will not detect the target and may detect a later multipath echo which would measure as a lower tank level Location and Obstacles The sensor mounting location should be chosen so there are no obstacles in the beam path that reflect the ultrasound beam back to the sensor Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 9 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions BEST ACCEPTABLE AVOID bi O The sensor can be mounted close to a vertical pipe or tank wall if the wall or pipe surfaces are smooth see Acceptable above
63. rent from the no target condition A perfectly detected target may be in motion and thereby unstable Stable sensor mounting is also required The degree of stability required is user adjustable by changing the values of X and Y The range of values for X is 1 to 7 and for Y is 2 to 7 As long as each new measurement X falls within bounds the sensor response time is unaffected and the latest X is available for output excluding averaging and switch time delays used If the input data fall out of bounds then a delay will occur before the filter criteria can again be satisfied The delay for a re stabilized target could range from 1 to X measurement intervals depending on the history of the prior Y measurements This filter is disallowed when using Start on Poll measurement activation Averaging Filters The averaging filters receive their distance data from the input rejection filters Figure 23 The averaging filter response time is therefore affected by the rejection filter selections If an unstable target is detected by the stability filter x of y the averaging filter and subsequent processing are suspended at the current distance until stability returns The distance output of the averaging filters is rate of change restricted by a distance restriction filter if used Boxcar Average This filter calculates the average of N inputs N 2 to 255 passing through the rejection filter The process is repeated every N
64. s use the mouse to either a right drag or b shift left drag the Workspace icon to either the File or Sensor icon or vice versa All movement must be in or out of the workspace File lt Setups gt Workspace lt Setups gt Sensor For example to move the workspace to the sensor drag the Workspace icon as shown below e Main SenixVIEW Screen File Edit Sensor Workspace Help Setup parameters are viewed on the main screen a Jescibe cortigaaton here IJE inches H gt sais am IZ pace or 710 00 VDC Pal D TE 00 Inches 2 Using Menu selections File Read File to Workspace File Write Workspace to File Sensor Move Sensor to Workspace Sensor Move Workspace to Sensor or in pop up dialogs by clicking one of these icons l 3 When connecting a Sensor When using menu Sensor Connect page 30 Senix VIEW asks if Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 29 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions you want the setup copied to the workspace click Yes to copy it Creating a Setup Setups are created or modified in the Workspace All Workspace setups are temporary and must be moved to the sensor or saved to disk There are 3 ways to create a new Setup 1 Start with a Factory Defaul
65. sable devices Response Time The time required for sensor outputs to respond to measurements affected by measurement rate and filter selections Serial Data A method of transferring information using a sequential serial on off pattern to encode the data Two common industry standards are RS 232 and RS 485 Setpoint The distance a switch output turns ON Sinking Current Loop vs sourcing current loop Analog 4 20 mA output where the current source is external and the sensor sinks that current loop to ground Sinking Switch vs Sourcing Switch One that sinks current from an external load to ground when turned ON An ON sinking switch output measures a low voltage SenixVIEW Senix PC based software used to configure and ToughSonic sensors Sourcing Current Loop vs sinking current loop Analog 4 20 mA output where the sensor is the source of current that flows out of the sensor Sourcing Switch vs Sinking Switch One that sources current from the sensor to the load when turned ON An ON sourcing switch output measures a high voltage Switch An electrical output type that is either ON or OFF ToughSonic switches are solid state and can be either sinking or sourcing type SYNC A wired configuration that synchronizes the timing of two or more sensors to prevent crosstalk or ensure simultaneous measurements This feature is generally not used in level measurement applications Target Any object or material that reflec
66. t Click Workspace icon then select menu Workspace Default LVL XXXX Settings Select the model of the sensor you intend to use with the new setup 2 Start with a Sensor Move a setup from a connected sensor into the workspace 3 Start with a File Move a previously stored disk file into the workspace After loading the workspace the parameters can be modified then moved to a file or sensor If the setup is not moved it is lost when exiting Senix VIEW Saving a Setup Make the workspace changes you want to test saving them to the sensor as often as needed until the sensor is Operating as needed When finished save the workspace to a disk file for future reference or cloning see Moving a Setup Use a meaningful filename when saving Connect a Sensor Senix VIEW requires both a physical and logical sensor to PC connection Physical options include a direct 9 pin COM port connection or USB to COM adapter see Senix offerings on page 10 LVL xxxx 485 models require a RS 485 AN interface converter or dedicated RS 485 interface 1 Install a cable between the sensor and COM port Use the cable included with a Senix software kit page 9 or wire it yourself page 17 2 Apply sensor power 3 Logical Connection Connect Senix VIEW to the sensor using menu selections Sensor Connect File Edit workspace Help File I Group Control Connect iam 4 The Connect Sensor
67. t remain active for the full time delay period or the time delay will be reset to zero If the trigger condition remains for the full time delay period then the corresponding action takes place switch turns on or off Switch time delay setup is shown on page 16 Examples uses include e Set an alarm if the sensor loses the target for an excessive time period or material stops flowing on a conveyor jam condition e Force a switch state for a minimum time to assure correct operation of other equipment Analog No Target Time Delay The analog no target delay affects all 3 analog outputs default 0 sec If the no target delay expires the analog outputs are set to their no target selections high value low value or no change The current loop and voltage have independent selections A time delay begins when the no target condition first occurs The time delay is re triggered 1 e no target must exist for the full time delay period or the time delay will be reset to zero If the no target condition remains for the full time delay period then the analog outputs are set to their no target values Analog time delay setup is shown on page 13 Example uses include e Force a system shutdown on loss of a target e Controller detection of sensor s no target condition by setting the output value outside the normal range No SYNC Time Delay Used only or synchronization page 20 The default is O seconds
68. t senix com Page 15 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Softspangs a _ _ Workspace TSPC 30S1 Front 7 oe HAs wa lt 2 File Workspace Sensor Analog Switches Measure Teach go lt describe configuration here gt iim El switch Outputs Yis8 00 Switch 1 Power Up GY Polarity e J 4 Mode Loss of Target Q Loss of Sync m Off Setpoint ON Closer Ott Ott Hysterisis Off Delay 9 Loss of Target Delay shot 1 00 oo Sec Switch 1 Setpoint Example Mode J Polarity b J Window O GEEInWindow Switch 1 Window Example Figure 14 SenixVIEW Switch Adjustment SenixVIEW Switch Adjustments h Use Senix VIEW to tailor the sensor for best results Switch features are shown In Figure 14 The letters 1 used below are keyed to that figure a Click the Workspace icon to edit parameters b Setpoint Click the numeric value to set the J distance where the switch turns ON the switch turns OFF by reverse hysteresis distance d k c Click the Switches icon for additional features NE l d Hysteresis is the distance the target must move in the reverse direction of the Setpoint to turn OFF e The polarity can be either ON CLOSER or ON FARTHER than the Setpoint This is like setting m a normally open or normally closed condition Reversing the switch
69. target echoes can bounce back and forth between two surfaces This effect is also more prevalent at cold temperatures because sound absorption in air is lower and it takes longer for the echoes to decay Multi echo issues are minimized by slowing the measurement rate reducing the sensitivity repositioning the sensor and or using materials to absorb or deflect the ultrasound Output Response Time The default response time for all outputs is the measurement interval The analog switch and serial ASCII streaming if enabled outputs are updated after each measurement cycle The response time is affected by several sensor user adjustable features using Senix VIEW 1 The measurement rate pg 24 can be used to directly increase or decrease response time D Filters pg 25 can be selected to process measurements for improved stability Some filters update outputs after each measurement interval while others require several intervals Filters can decrease response time 3 Time Delays pg 28 can be used to create system responses that might otherwise require external controllers or time delay relays They directly delay the response of the output s to which they are applied The factory default settings are listed in Filters on page 25 and Time Delays on page 28 When testing a new application turn all filters and time delays off for best visibility of measurement stability Senix Corporation 10516 Rout
70. tarts When the Analog and Switch outputs are updated Serial Data Bus RS 232 or RS 485 Rate of change After each Last measurement process measurement or distance sent in response measurement process to distance poll After the measurement Last measurement process or measurement i distance sent in response process triggered by to distance poll the distance poll Table 3 Measurement Activation Summary Repetitively at the measurement interval Distance poll received amp current measurement process finishes Continuous factory default D S D D gt Start on Poll t e im Ke O Activation Selection i s Click the Senix VIEW Measure icon then locate the Syn C h ron izat i on following Measurement Activation drop down menu Groups of 2 to 32 sensors can be connected together Measurement Activation and time synchronized for these purposes Continuous e Prevent sensors in close proximity from a all ai Fal interfering with one another cross talk SYNC Master Phase Aau GN Master e Enable a group of sensors to measure a common SYNC Master 3 Phases SYNC Master d Phases Options target s at the highest possible rate SYNC Mastel 5 Phases SYNC Slave Phase 1 This feature is generally not used in level sensing SYNE SlavelPhase 2 Slave applications and therefore not detailed in this SYNC Slave Phase 3 i TS TETT 7 Options document Contact Sen
71. ts ultrasonic energy back to the sensor thus allowing the sensor to measure its distance Time Delay A time period triggered by a set of conditions and after those conditions persist for the entire period cause a secondary event to occur There are several user selected time delay features available Ultrasonic A sound wave of a frequency greater than 20 000 Hz typically above the range of human hearing Voltage High Value The maximum highest value of the voltage outputs typically 10 VDC but adjustable using Senix VIEW Voltage Low Value The minimum lowest value of the voltage output typically 0 VDC but adjustable using Senix VIEW Voltage Output An analog output type that drives an electrical voltage proportional to measured distance CHEM series sensors provide industry standard or Senix VIEW customized output ranges Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 5 of 38 May 31 2015 ToughSonic CHEM Family Sensors Installation amp Operating Instructions Industry Standard Interfaces S e n S O r a simultaneous outputs each with many enix VIEW adjustable features a Overview current Loo gt 4 20 mA or custom mA range Independent sourcing and sinking current loops Positive or negative slope Adjustable responses and delays gt gt gt gt 0 5 0 10 or
72. ut value Current goes to Low Current Value or High Current Value Voltage value if no target is detected TARGET LED RED for a time No Target Voltage period exceeding the analog No Target Delay Options LOW HIGH and HOLD no change Current loop output value if no target is detected TARGET LED RED fora No Target Current time period exceeding the analog No Target Delay Options LOW HIGH and HOLD no change The minimum time the sensor must continuously fail to detect a target before setting the No Target Value Values 0 ms to 5 46 minutes resolution 5 ms Voltage value set by a SYNC Slave sensor with no master SYNC input for a No Sync Voltage period exceeding No Sync Delay Options LOW HIGH and HOLD no change Current loop value set by a SYNC Slave with no master SYNC input for a No Syne Current period exceeding No Sync Delay Options LOW HIGH and HOLD no change Rip Sessa See description under Parameters that Affect Measurements This nee z d parameter is shared by all analog and switch outputs analog shared Indicates parameter applies to all current loop and voltage outputs HOLD HOLD No Target Delay shared HOLD HOLD z Senix Corporation 10516 Route 116 Suite 300 Hinesburg VT 05461 USA 802 489 7300 or 800 677 3649 FAX 802 489 7400 Web www senix com e mail support senix com Page 38 of 38 May 31 2015

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