Sondar SLM1000 Series Ultrasonic Level Meter Manual
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1. Tx Rx GND 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 LL L N H HH ER NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC NO COM NC Function Terminal Function MSensor Connect to positive wire red of ultrasonic sensor Sensor Connect to shield wire blue of ultrasonic sensor This terminal is used only at factory mA 4 20mA current output Maximum 600Q OMA Current output return am a OPTION DAX A age merca ln use compe OPTION GND GROUND RX TX LL_NO Lower limit relay point OFF with LL_COM together in operation WLL COM Lower limit relay point OFF with LL_NO together in operation LL_NC Lower limit relay point OFF with LL_COM together out of operation 42L_NO Lower Alarm relay point OFF with L_COM together in operation L COM Lower Alarm relay point OFF with L_NO together in operation L_NC Lower Alarm relay point OFF with L_COM together out of operation H_NO Upper Alarm relay point OFF with H_COM together in operation H_COM Upper Alarm relay point OFF with H_NO together in operation H_NC Upper Alarm relay point OFF with H_COM together out of operation 9 HH_NO Upper limit relay point OFF with HH_COM together in operation 9 HH_COM Upper limit relay point OFF with HH_NO together in operation to HH_NC Upper limit relay point OFF with HH_COM together out of operation epER_NO Error relay point OFF with ER_COM together in operation e ER_COM Err2. UP MODE i RUN DOWN 1 MODE Button Used for setting data and moving to another mode 3 DOWN Button Used for decreasing the value 2 UP Button Used for increasing the value 4 RUN Button Used for starting measurement Alarm Display LL HH LED Lamp Lighted in case of upper limit operated H LED Lamp Lighted in case of upper alarm operated L LED Lamp Lighted in case of lower alarm operated LL LED Lamp Lighted in case of lower limit operated 4 2 3 4 wae DH 10 Chapter 4 Menu Guide Application Menu Option 1 Password PASSWORD IDENTITY PASSWORD Password is needed to enter the operation mode After setting the password using UP DOWN button press MODE to get into the operation mode If the user forgets the password that he or she set the master password is 413 2 Measure Type MEASURE TYPE SET LEVEL Factory Set Level This option sets the mode of operation when in run mode and can be set to one of the following Option Description Level Display shows how full the vessel is with respect to the Empty 0 of Span Display shows the distance from the transducer face to the surface Space Display shows how an empty vessel is with respect to Full 100 of Span i e how much space is available in the vessel 3 Bottom Distance BOTTOM DISTANCE SET BOT 12 00m FactorySet 8 00 12 00 15 00m This option sets the maximum distance from the face of the tr
3. determines the high limit OFF point for HH relay Setting Range SLM800S 0 35 8m SLM1200S 0 5 12m SLM1500S 0 5 15m 9 H ON Point Setting H ON POINT SET ON 10 00m This option determines the ON point for H switched output Setting Range SLM800S 0 35 8m SLM1200S 0 5 12m SLM1500S 0 5 15m 10 H OFF Point Setting H OFF POINT SET OFF 9 00m This option determines the OFF point for H switched output Setting Range SLM800S 0 35 8m SLM1200S 0 5 12m SLM1500S 0 5 15m 13 11 LON Point Setting L ON POINT SET ON 2 00m This option determines the ON point for L switched output Setting Range SLM800S 0 35 8m SLM1200S 0 5 12m SLM1500S 0 5 15m 12 L OFF Point Setting L OFF POINT SET OFF 3 00m This option determines the OFF point for L switched output Setting Range SLM800S 0 35 8m SLM1200S 0 5 12m SLM1500S 0 5 15m 13 LL ON Point Setting LL ON POINT SET ON 1 00m This option determines the low limit ON point for LL relay Setting Range SLM800S 0 35 8m SLM1200S 0 5 12m SLM1500S 0 5 15m 14 LL OFF Point Setting LL OFF POINT SET OFF 2 00m This option determines the low limit OFF point for LL relay Setting Range SLM800S 0 35 8m SLM1200S 0 5 12m SLM1500S 0 5 15m Important Information The value of HH relay ON point should be higher than OFF point and this function is used for high lim
4. is operating in By default the velocity is set for sound traveling in air at a temperature of 0 C 16 The table below gives details of the velocity of sound in various gaseous atmospheres In all cases the velocity indicated is that in a 100 gaseous atmosphere at 0 C In atmospheres less than 100 it may be necessary to check the level indicated at near empty and near full and compare with the actual level several times then adjust the Sound Velocity accordingly to obtain an accurately displayed reading Gas Sound Velocity Chlorine 206 m sec Carbon Dioxide 259 m sec Argon 308 m sec Oxygen 316 m sec 331 5 m sec 415 m sec 430 m sec 435 m sec 965 m sec 22 Velocity Temperature Factor VELOCITY TEMP FACTOR FACTOR 0 6m C The sound velocity in air increases or decreases at fixed rate 0 6m This option allows the rate of change in m C to be set according to the present atmosphere and temperature This option is useful where ambiguous or mixed gas exists The newly set value should be compared with the actual level several times to obtain an accurately displayed reading Setting Range 2 0m C 2 0m C 23 Material Temperature MATERIAL TEMPERATURE TEMP 25 0 C The SLM800S 1200S uses an internal temperature sensor housed inside the transducer nose cone and therefore the temperature used for compensation is the temperature close to sensor In applications where there is a large difference betw
5. 0 CONTROLLER XDS1200 SENSOR SLM1500S SLM1000 CONTROLLER XDS1500 SENSOR Physical Dimensions Controller 240 width x 185 height mm SLM1000 Controller Sensor 67 dia x160 height mm XDS800 88 dia x 100 height mm XDS1200 101 dia x 120 height mm XDS1500 Mounting 3 4 NPT XDS800 1 NPT XDS1200 XDS1500 Weight Nominal 3 0 kg Sensor material PP XDS800 PVC XDS1200 XDS1500 STS XDS800 Option Environmental IP Rating electronics housing IP65 Max amp Min temperature electronics 20 C to 70 C Performance Accuracy 0 25 of the measured range Resolution 1mm Max range Liquids 8m 12m 15m Min range 0 35meters XDS800 0 50 meters XDS1200 XDS1500 Beam Angle 10 at 3dB Damping Rate Adjustable from 0 1m min to 100m min Temperature Compensation Fully compensated via integral temperature sensor over entire operational span Explosion Proof EEXd II T6 Outputs Analogue output 4 20mA into Max 6000 user adjustable Fault condition Alarm 3 8mA or 21mA user selectable Display 2 Line 40 Characters LCD Programming On board programming via 4 tactile push button keys Supply Power supply AC 90 260V DC 24V Chapter 2 Installation Power Supply Requirements The SLM1000 Series operate from an AC supply of 90 260V or DC 12 24V electronic products are susceptible to electrostatic shock so follow proper grounding procedures during installation The construction of the SLM1000 S
6. SONDAR Ultrasonic Level Meter SLM1000 Series USER S MANUAL IS Technologies Co Ltd SLM1000 SERIES July 2007 COPYRIGHT O IS Technologies Co Ltd All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form without the written permission of IS Technologies Co Ltd WARRANTY AND LIABILITY IS Technologies Co Ltd guarantees for a period of 1 year from the date of delivery that it will either exchange or repair any part of this product returned to IS Technologies Co Ltd if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship subject to the defect not being due to unfair wear and tear misuse modification or alteration accident misapplication or negligence DISCLAIMER IS Technologies neither gives nor implies any process guarantee for this product and shall have no liability in respect of any loss injury or damage whatsoever arising out of the application or use of any product or circuit described herein Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of this documentation but IS Technologies cannot be held liable for any errors TECHNICAL ENQUIRIES Please contact IS Technologies Co Ltd for technical support IS Technologies Co Ltd 203 504 Buchon Techno Park 192 Yakdae Dong Wonmi Gu Buchon City Kyungki Korea Tel 82 32 621 2606 Fax 82 32 621 2612 Web Site http www sondar com e mail s
7. ales Osondar com Gh pter1 Product Specification 4 Ghapter 2 Stalin A A iden ea ee 5 Power Supply REQUITEMENIS festa il alee aa danaa a 5 Dimens ONS aroe o A eed aie a a Se eae ee 6 Terminal CONE di rani vied readable A DEA a alan iweds 6 Outdoor and Open Vessel Application 02 06 ccc cece eect eee eee reer eee e eee ee eee teen esneeee eae dessa esa eeaeaeeeaees 8 Closed Vessel ApplicatiON ooooooocccconncoccoccccnonincnnnnnnncnnnnnoncrcnconcnnnn a ee eee A a i ee ee aed 8 Stand Pipe Application ca 8 Chapter 3 How To Use Controller c cccececcecssceeeeseeeceeeseeeeseeaceessecaecasaeaeeaecaesaseecaesaasesaeeaeeessaeesaaeaeeessacaeeaseaseeesesaneesaesaneats 9 Operating the Controller eecesecessscsseseesescseseeseseseeecececaeaesesecsesecesacaaeaesesecesaesaaesesecasaesasseasaeaaeasaesesesaeaeaneeeeasaeeataneesaneeeeeaes 9 Chapter 4 Menu Guide stn narnia nad Ae Ree a aie ee ata aA a 11 Application Menu Options iii sien ati sve eran nity anual a een na naan 11 Process Menu Options iii aches ade ened eee i eed no aa 13 Compensation Menu Options siria att AAA 16 Chapter 5 Digital Communication ooomiccicinninninnnnlannn nono 19 Chapter6 Trouble ShOOtiINQ coococccccoccccccncoo eee ee eee ee eens edad eee eee eae nena aed 20 Menu Option Record esia A ed A ad ea A ee a di 21 Chapter 1 Product Specification Product Composition SLM800S SLM1000 CONTROLLER XDS800 SENSOR SLM1200S SLM100
8. ansducer to the empty point 4 4mA Setpoint 4mA POINT SET 4mA 0m Factory Set 0 This option sets the distance or level or space depending on the selected Measure Type at which the 4mA output will occur By default 4mA will represent Empty 0 of Span 5 20mA Setpoint 20mA POINT SET 20mA 12 00m FactorySet 8 00 12 00 15 00m This option sets the distance or level or space depending on the selected Measure Type at which the 20mA output will occur By default 20mA will represent Full 100 of Span Important Information The Span is the maximum working distance from Empty 0 to Full 100 and is automatically calculated as Empty Level Bottom Distance minus Blanking Distance Except for when Measure type Distance in this case the Span is the same as the Empty Level 6 Blanking Distance BLANKING DISTANCE BL 0 50m FactorySet 0 35m 0 50m This option is the distance from the face of the transducer that is not capable of being measured and is pre set to 35cm SLM800S or 50cm SLM1200S SLM15005 It should not be set to less than this figure but can be increased if required 12 Process Menu Options 7 HH ON Point Setting HH ON POINT SET ON 11 00m This option determines the high limit ON point for HH relay Setting Range SLM800S 0 35 8m SLM1200S 0 5 12m SLM1500S 0 5 15m 8 HH OFF Point Setting HH OFF POINT SET OFF 10 00m This option
9. e Time FAIL SAFE TIME TIME 120 In the event of a fail safe condition occurring Lost of Echo the fail safe timer determines the time before the mA output indicates a fault condition Lost of Echo Compensation Menu Options 19 Detection Threshold Voltage DETECTION THRESHOLD LEV 4 This option determines detectable size of return echo This is useful when the first return echo is needed in condition where small objects creating various kinds of return echoes exist In case the set value is high it can be stronger to the noise but may not be able to detect small echoes The 4 is equal to 0 3V The table below shows the equivalent voltage to each value No 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Voltage 0 3 0 5 0 7 0 9 1 1 1 3 1 5 1 7 1 9 2 1 2 3 2 5 20 Detection Method DETECTION METHOD METHOD FIRST ECHO This option determines detecting algorithm If FIRST ECHO is set it will detect the first returned echo If MAXIMUM ECHO is set it will detect the maximum echo among the returned echoes However this method is used on the condition that the difference in voltage between the maximum echo and other echoes should be less than 0 5V This method is useful where smaller objects are near the target 21 Sound Velocity SOUND VELOCITY SET VELO 331 5m s This option allows for the velocity of sound to be changed according to the atmosphere the transducer
10. een the temperature near the sensor and that at the surface of the material being measured errors in measurement may occur This mode allows for the present temperature at the material surface to be entered and reduces any error in measurement Setting Range 0 100 0 17 24 Material Temperature Weighting MATERIAL T WEIGHTING WET 0 This option is used in conjunction with Mode 23 Material Temperature This option determines the effect the material temperature has on the air temperature in front of the transducer Where the temperature of the material has no effect on the air temperature Mode 24 should be set to 0 in which case Mode 23 Material Temperature will be ignored However in cases where the material temperature heavily influences the temperature at the transducer Mode 24 should be set to 100 and temperature compensation will be performed accordingly Setting Range 0 100 25 Measuring Unit UNIT FEET METER METER This option determines system unit Setting Range METER FEET 12mA OUTPUT SLM800S 1200S outputs 12mA regardless of measurement at this mode This option is used with other equipments for testing 26 12mA Output 18 Chapter5 Digital Communication The SLM1000 Series provides RS232 485 digital communication interface function as option The kinds of data and its format are as follows Output Data 1 Kinds of Output Data 1 Distance Data Distance from the sensor
11. eries can be mounted easily using the thread 3 4 NPT 1 NPT When choosing a location to mount the XDS800 1200 1500 Sensor bear in mind the following e For easy access to the LCD display and programming buttons mount it where it is easily accessible e The ultrasonic signal path should be free of falling material and obstructions such as pipes beams etc e The XDS800 1200 1500 Sensor should be mounted at least 35 50cm above the maximum level of the material and be perpendicular to the surface e The mounting surface should be vibration free e The ambient temperature of the sensor is between 20 C and 70 C e There should be no high voltage cables or electrical inverters close by e Do not use any metal substances when installing Please use the PVC nut amp flange supplied as option Dimensions XDS800 1200 1500 A 3 4 NPT Za 3 i 1 NPT 1 NPT 67 E 288 J Ml 2101 XDS800 XDS1200 XDS1500 SLM1000 7 240 Y SLM 1000 4 DOWN CA NN Itrasonic Level Meter SONAL IN E 213 240 L 198 ie 213 Terminal Connection 25 terminals are aligned inside the terminal box Input amp Output Terminals 185 UO Of of wo oy WA Co dU JOO ojojo o gt o o 15 j 145 r L 198 J p 185 _ _ 6 125 J o 47 A 107 60 Y SENSOR mA DIGITAL
12. essel ensure that the open end of the standpipe is clear of any obstructions such as weld seams gaskets etc in order to avoid unwanted signal returns If using standpipes which extend into the vessel beyond the blanking distance but not as far as the empty level then the open end of the standpipe should be cut to an angle of 45 FLANGE F aN B Maximum Length mm mm xps 800 XDS 1200 XDS 1500 PVC PIPE 80 300 305 300 f j 100 380 380 380 150 570 570 570 a 200 760 760 760 Chapter 3 How To Use Controller Operating the Controller Display Window SLM1000 is designed to display various data at the same time by adopting 40 letter LCD The display below shows an example of a normal operation of SLM1200S Conditions The distance between the sensor and bottom of the tank 12m Current liquid level 10m L 10 00 m D 2 00m DT M 86 9 TEMP 24 5 C 1 L 1000m shows the current liquid level 10m 2 D 2 00m shows the distance between the sensor and liquid level 3 M 86 9 Percentage of the level 4 TEMP Temperature around the sensor 5 D Indication of normal operation shows returning echoes are well detected 6 T Indication of normal operation shows tracking of returning echoes is okay 7 S No appearance under normal operation but appears during abnormal operation such as abrupt level change Searching for the returning echoes Setting Buttons
13. it The value of LL relay ON point should be lower than OFF point and this function is used for low limit H Lrelay are used for pump control draining control high and low liquid level warning etc at user s need 15 Measuring Response MEASURE RESPONSE RESP 2 This option determines the maximum rate at which the unit will respond to an increase decrease in level Setting Range 1 0 1M min Reponse to changes to a max 0 1m min 2 1M min Reponse to changes to a max 1m min 3 10M min Reponse to changes to a max 3m min 4 100M min Reponse to changes to a max 100m min 16 Transmitting Power TRANSMITTING POWER POW 3 This option is used to set the power output from the transducer to suit varying applications By reducing the power emitted the beam angle will be effectively reduced and can be applied as detailed below Setting Range 1 Minimum Power For use on short range applications 2 Low Power For use on applications where obstructions such as pipes beams etc are present 3 Normal Power For use in normal condition 4 or 5 High Power For use in arduous applications where conditions are dusty steamy or turbulent 17 Error Current ERROR CURRENT SET SET 3 8mA If the SLM800S 1200S fails to receive a valid echo return from the target then the mA output can be used to indicate a fault condition Lost of Echo Setting Range 3 8mA 21mA HOLD 15 18 Fail Saf
14. l Distance Space 0 00m 0 10 00m 8 00 12 00 15 00m 0 8 00 12 00 15 00m 0 35m 0 50m 0 35m 0 50m 11 00m 0 8 00 12 00 15 00m Y 10 00m 0 8 00 12 00 15 00m 10 00m 0 8 00 12 00 15 00m 9 00m 0 8 00 12 00 15 00m 2 00m 0 8 00 12 00 15 00m lt ma a oO pPo o o 3 00m 0 8 00 12 00 15 00m wo 1 00m 0 8 00 12 00 15 00m 2 00m 0 8 00 12 00 15 00m Measure Response 1 2 3 4 3 XDS800 1200 4 XDS1500 3 8mA Transmit Power 17 18 Error Current Set 3 8mA Hold 21mA 120s 4 XDS800 1200 Detection Threshold 4 15 5 XDS1500 First Echo Fail Safe Time 20 1800 seconds 9 N 0 Detection Method First Second Echo Sound Velocity 331 5m s 200 500m s N Nm ol ep Oj A 2 23 24 25 26 Velocity T Factor 0 6m C 2 0 2 0m C Material Temp 25 C 0 100 C Material T weighting 0 0 100 System Unit Meter Meter Feet 12mA Output 21
15. or relay point OFF with ER_NO together in operation ea ER_NC Error relay point OFF with ER_COM together out of operation L Connect to line of AC power N Connect to neutral of AC power Quantity of cables gland provided and the cable thickness Quantity Thickness gmm PG11 4 5 10 PG13 5 1 6 12 Outdoor and Open Vessel Installation The XDS800 1200 1500 can be simply mounted on a bracket suitable for the application and secured using the thread located at the top of the transducer 3 4 NPT 1 NPT Care should be taken to ensure that the XDS800 1200 1500 are not installed in direct sunlight in order to avoid errors in the measurement of ambient temperature Attention should also be taken when mounting the unit to ensure that strong windy conditions are avoided wherever possible to prevent abnormal operation Closed Vessel Installation The XDS800 1200 1500 can be simply screwed into a flange and secured using the thread located at the top of the transducer 3 4 NPT 1 NPT Where possible use a flange made of a synthetic material such as PVC to avoid vibration Place a rubber gasket between the flange and the connection to the vessel to avoid vibration Stand Pipe Installation When mounting the XDS800 1200 1500 to a standpipe care should be taken to ensure that the standpipe is of sufficient dia with reference to its length see the table below for details When using a standpipe fixed to the top of a v
16. to the surface of measuring material Unit is mm 2 Temperature Data This is temperature data measured by built in temperature sensor Unit is 1 C 2 Data Format Data is edited by ASCII and the sequence as follows CR LF D T NUL 10000 1000 100 10 1 10 1 Distance Data Temperature Data A Baud Rate is 4800bps B 1 Data Frame consists of Total 13byte C Data Frame outputs per second D The number located at 10000 means 10000mm digit number E means above below zero in temperature The number located at 10 means 10 degree digit number in C F 19 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This section describes some problem symptoms with suggestions as to what to do Symptom What to Do a blank transducer not Check power supply Display shows S ERROR S means there is an abrupt liquid change or an obstacle in the LOST ECHO beam path is detected Check the obstacle and get rid of it Display shows BOTTOM SET Measuring range is bigger than setting data of maximum range ERROR Go to 03 and set the bigger bottom distance 20 Menu Option Record SLM1000 Series Option Details Description Password Identity 412 0 1000 Factory Set Value Range Bl mb m e pa 17 D a S y o N Measure Type Level Bottom Distance 8 00 12 00 15 00m 0 8 00 12 00 15 00m 4mA SetPoint 20mA SetPoint Blanking HH On HH Off H On H Off L On L Off LL On LL Off Leve
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