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1. Page 43 Dimensions P104 Measurement Units This parameter sets the units you want to use for programming and display Description All units of measure are METRES All units of measure are CENTIMETRES All units of measure are MILLIMETRES All units of measure are FEET 5 inches All units of measure are INCHES P105 Empty Level This parameter is to be set to the maximum distance from the face of the transducer to the empty point in P104 Measurement Units Note this value affects span as well see important information below so should be set before span Important Information When changing the Empty Distance P105 you can also recalculate the values for the Span so that it equals the empty distance P105 minus Near Blanking P107 and the Relay Setpoints so that they remain at the same percentage values of the empty distance as they were before you changed the empty distance P105 You will be asked the question Recalculate Span if you choose yes enter 1 then the span will be recalculated Any other answer will leave the span at its original value You will then be asked if you want to Recalculate Setpoints if you choose Yes enter 1 then all Relay Setpoints will be recalculated as a percentage of the new empty distance Any other answer will leave the setpoints at their original values P106 Span This parameter should be set to the maximum distance from the Empty Level P105 to the maximum material
2. fie Limits Entered Values P336 000 mA P837 Out High Limit 20 00 mA Page 83 Trim Entered Values 23 P838 Out Low Trim P839 Out High Trim Fail Safe P840 Out Fail Mode Entered Values Default COMPENSATION Offset Parameter Details Entered Values P851 Measurement Offset Temperature Entered Values 2 P852 Temperature Source 1 Automatic P854 Fixed Temperature 20 00 Deg C STABILITY Damping Entered Values Dek 1 2 3 P870 Fill Damping 10 000 m min P871 Empty Damping Filters Entered Values i 23 P881 Fixed Dist P882 Process Filter 3 Slow Page 84 ECHO PROCESS Xducer Status Entered Values No 2 3 P900 Read Only 902 P904 SYSTEM Passcode Entered Values z 3 System Information ered Values 2 3 P926 Read Only P927 Read Only P928 Serial Number Read Only P920 Date amp Time Entered Vals pai P937 P933 DD MMEY Page 85 Daylight Save Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default 1 2 3 4 5 DST Enable 0 DST Differen 01 00 P972 DST Start Time 02 00 P974 Start Week 1 Page 86
3. 12 x 2 36 inches Nominal 0 65 kg 1 4lbs underside fitted with 3 x M20 nylon cable glands suitable for 6 12mm cable 130 x 180 x 85 mm 5 12 x 7 09 x 3 35 inches Nominal 0 75 kg 1 65lbs underside fitted with 5 x M20 nylon cable glands ABS base with Polycarbonate lid flammability rating UL94HB 2 core screened 2 conductor 20AWG screened 1000 m 3 280 ft For greater separation distances please consult Pulsar IP66 67 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 120 F Safe area compatible with approved dB transducers see transducer spec sheet See EC Declaration of Conformity 0 25 of the measured range or 6 mm 0 24 whichever is greater 0 1 of the measured range or 2 mm 0 08 whichever is greater Dependant on transducer maximum 40m 131 ft dB40 Dependent upon transducer minimum 0 125m 0 41ft dB Mach 3 fully adjustable DATEM Digital Adaptive Tracking of Echo Movement Outputs Analogue output Serial Port Digital Output Volt free contacts number and rating Display optional Programming PC programming standard Remote programming optional Onboard programming optional Programming security Programmed data integrity Supply Power supply Fuses Remote Communicator Power Supply Isolated or non isolated output of 4 20 mA or 0 20 mA into 1KQ user programmable and adjustable 0 1 resolution RS232 for programming and data extraction 2 form C SPDT rated at 2A
4. Breadth of Rectangular Pyramid base base rectangle rectangle P600 4 Height of Cylinder Cylindrical Parabola base base Diameter P600 5 Cylinder Cylindrical Half sphere base Diameter P600 6 Height of Cylinder Cylindrical Flat sloped base base Diameter P600 7 Height of Width of Breadth of Rectangular Flat sloped base base rectangle rectangle P600 8 Length of Cylinder Horizontal cylinder flat ends_ Cylinder Diameter P600 9 Length of Cylinder Length of Horiz Cyl parabolic ends Cylinder Diameter one end P600 10 Sphere Sphere Diameter P604 Calculated Volume This parameter displays the maximum volume that has been calculated by the blackbox and is a Read Only parameter The volume displayed will be shown in Volume Units P605 and is the total volume available between empty level P105 and 100 of span P106 Page 59 P605 Volume Units This parameter determines the units that you wish to display for volume conversion It is used in conjunction with P607 maximum volume and the units are shown on the display subject to P810 The choices are Description 0 No Units Volume will be totalised with no units Volume will be totalised in Tons Volume will be totalised in Tonnes Volume will be totalised in cubic metres Volume will be totalised in litres 5 UK Gallons Volume will be totalised in UK Gallons 6 US Gallons Volume will be totalised in US Gallons 7 Cubic feet Volume will be totalised in cubic feet Volume will b
5. If you already know the number of the parameter that you wish to look at or edit simply type the number in at any time while you are in the menu system Thus if you are in either the menu or sub menu level by pressing a numeric key you can enter the parameter number directly and jump straight there You cannot type a parameter number while at parameter level only at one of the two menu levels When you are at a parameter the text line rotates automatically displaying the parameter name number the applicable units and the maximum and minimum figure you can enter The top line shows the value you are setting Once you have accessed a parameter you can either just look at it or change it Once a parameter has been changed press ENTER and you will see the message Saved If you press CANCEL then no change will be made and the message Unchanged will be displayed TIP t _ You can jump straight to the last parameter you edited by pressing when you first enter program mode Page 26 Test Mode Test mode is used to simulate the application and confirm that all parameters and relay setpoints have been entered as expected During simulation there is a choice of whether the relays will physically change state hard simulation or not soft simulation the LED s will always change state to indicate that the relay setpoints have been activated and the output will change in accordance to the chosen
6. PC keyboard as can ENTER and CANCEL Esc Key ii Handheld Programmer 1 0 O x Handheld 1 0 PPM 2003 Page 17 Communication Port Configuration If the PC Handheld Programmer fails to connect to the blackbox unit you may need to change the communications port that is being used to do this right click on the PC Handheld Programmer keypad and a pop up menu will appear allowing you to select the appropriate communications port Handheld Communicator Optional The optional Handheld communicator can be used to programme any number of blackbox units and works in a similar way to the PC Software Connect the Handheld Communicator with the cable supplied to the RS232 interface via the RJ11 connector located on the terminal connector inside the blackbox enclosure Once connected you will briefly see a message similar to that as seen when using the PC Software which after connecting successfully will then change to display the current measurement dependent on mode and measurement unit s chosen Page 18 Onboard integral Keypad and Display Optional When fitted the blackbox can be programmed directly via the integral keypad Page 19 Operating the Controls Display The display in all cases is identical the only difference being is that both the PC Programming Software standard and the Hand Held Calibrator optional need to be connected to the blackbox via the RS232 inter
7. Run Mode In program mode they have different functions the functions are shown below Program Mode Not used with blackbox 130 Displays echo confidence echo Not used with blackbox strength H A L L average 130 noise peak noise or temperature Not used with blackbox 130 Reset parameter to default setting Instantaneous mA output Not used with blackbox 130 Dependant on application Not used with blackbox displays Distance Level Space 130 or Volume optional in units of measurement Not used with blackbox 130 Takes you to the last parameter edited when you first enter program mode Gives details of unit type Enter Decimal Point software revision and serial number Page 21 Menu Keys The menu keys are used to navigate around the built in menu system and have the following functions Menu Key 8 ENTER CANCEL Numeric Keys Function 1 Arrow keys for moving left and right around the menu system 2 Used in test mode to simulate the level moving up and down 1 Used to confirm each action for example select a menu option or when entering a parameter number or value 2 Used to confirm questions asked by your blackbox such as before restoring factory defaults Used to navigate up a level in the menu system and back to run mode Used to cancel a value entered in error These keys are used for entering numerical information during
8. automatic and manual Automatic simulation will move the level up and down between empty and full level and activate the relay and or corresponding LED at the switchpoints programmed if you wish to change the direction of the level movement at anytime this can be done by using the arrow keys In manual simulation using the arrow keys will allow you to move the level up and down as required Page 75 The choices for you to enter are as follows 1 Manual soft simulation 2 Automatic soft simulation 3 Manual hard simulation 4 Automatic hard simulation To return to program mode press CANCEL and test mode will end P981 Increment By default simulation mode will move by 0 25m steps in manual simulation and by 0 25m min in automatic simulation Altering the increment can change this value P982 Rate In automatic mode the rate at which the level will move up and down is determined by distance P981 Increment and the time P982 Rate which can be changed as required To increase the rate at which the level moves increase the Increment P981 or decrease the Rate P982 To decrease the rate at which the level moves decrease the Increment P981 or increase the Rate P982 Hardware P991 Hard Test Dependant on model type when this parameter is selected the unit will test the following in turn Page 76 x LED s Watch them change colour as shown on the display and press ENTER if they operated as shown Relays P
9. fourth week P978 of the month P979 5 Last Default DST will end on day P977 in the last week P978 of the month P979 Page 74 P979 End Month This parameter is used to select the month in which Daylight Saving Time will end Description DST will end during the month of January DST will end during the month of February DST will end during the month of March DST will end during the month of April DST will end during the month of May DST will end during the month of June DST will end during the month of July DST will end during the month of August 9 September DST will end during the month of September 10 October Default DST will end during the month of October 11 November DST will end during the month of November 12 December DST will end during the month of December Test Parameters Simulation P980 Simulate Test mode is used to simulate the application and confirm that all parameters and relay setpoints have been entered as expected During simulation there is a choice of whether the relays will change state hard simulation or not soft simulation but the LED s will always switch according to how the relays have been programmed and the output will change accordingly If you want to test the logic of the system that the relays are connected to then select a hard simulation but if you don t want to change the relay state then select a soft simulation There are two simulation modes
10. is vibration free e The ambient temperature is between 20 C and 50 C 4 F and 120 F e There should be no high voltage cables or inverters close by Dimensions Standard Enclosure The dimensions of the mounting holes are as shown below 113mm 4 45 a gt FIXING HOLE CENTRES aayy wwe LL The blackbox should be mounted by drilling four holes suitable for size 8 screws length and type to suit your application And fix all four screws by removing the top cover to access the pre moulded mounting holes which are located in the base of the enclosure under the lid retaining screws Page 8 The full dimensions of the enclosure are as shown below 130mm 5 12 130mm 5 12 60mm 2 36 ne PULSAR BE le eld r100 4 a a a Cable Entry There are 3 x 20mm 0 79 cable glands suitable for 6 12mm 0 24 0 63 cables fitted to the base of the blackbox enclosure Page 9 Large Enclosure optional The dimensions of the mounting holes are as shown below 113mm 4 45 gt x FIXING HOLE CENTRES Page 10 7p 9 UUG SOL The full dimensions of the enclosure are as shown below 130mm 5 12 85mm 3 35 Ker d G E 9 n Li blackbox D af E a E aw Cable Entry There are 5 x 20mm 0 79 cable glands suitable for 6 12mm 0 24 0 63 cables
11. its lowest or fault condition 2mA when Range is 4 to 20mA 0mA when Range is 0 to 20mA output will fail to its highest or fault condition of greater than 20mA 22mA maximum 4 Very Low 5 Very High Page 66 Compensation Parameters Offset P851 Measurement Offset The value of this parameter is added to the measured distance in Measurement Units P104 This Offset will be added to the level as derived from the transducer and will affect everything including the reading on any display in use relay setpoints and the output Temperature P852 Temperature Source This parameter determines the source of the temperature measurement By default it is set to automatic P852 1 which will automatically detect if a temperature sensor is available from the transducer If for any reason no temperature input is received then the Fixed Temp value is used as set by P854 The temperature source can be specifically set as follows Description 1 Automatic Default Will automatically select transducer temperature sensor if available or fixed temperature P854 if no temperature sensor found 2 Fixed Always uses fixed temperature P854 P854 Fixed Temperature This parameter sets the temperature in degrees centigrade to be used if P852 Temperature Source 2 Default 20 C Page 67 Stability Parameters Dampin Damping is used to damp the display to enable it to keep up with the
12. level It is automatically set to be equal to the Empty Level P105 less the Near Blanking distance P107 when you set the empty level Page 44 P107 Near Blanking Distance This parameter is the distance from the face of the transducer that is not measurable and is pre set to the minimum value dependant on the Xducer P101 selected It should not be set to less than this figure but can be increased typical to ignore close in obstructions Transducer Near Blanking Distance P101 1 Xducer is a dB3 Default Blanking Distance 0 125m Default Blanking Distance 0 300m Default Blanking Distance 0 300m Default Blanking Distance 0 500m Default Blanking Distance 0 600m Default Blanking Distance 1 200m Default Blanking Distance 0 200m P108 Far Blanking Distance This is the distance as a percentage of empty level P105 beyond the empty point that the unit will be able to measure and by default is pre set to 20 of the empty level If the surface being monitored can extend beyond the Empty Level P105 then the far blanking distance can be increased to a maximum of 100 of empty level This parameter is always entered as a of empty level Page 45 Remote Alarm When a Modem is connected to the blackbox via the RS232 port Consult Pulsar or your local distributor for further details the following parameters are used to set up the blackbox so that when the level reache
13. mode of operation If you wish to test the logic of the system that the relays are connected to then select hard simulation but if you don t want to change the relay state then select a soft simulation There are two simulation modes automatic and manual Automatic simulation will move the level up and down between empty level and maximum span whereas manual simulation will allow you to move the level up and down using the arrow keys To enter simulation first go to program mode Then using the menu system select menu item Test then sub menu item Simulation Simply change the value of the parameter P980 to one of the following 1 Manual soft simulation 2 Automatic soft simulation 3 Manual hard simulation 4 Automatic hard simulation To return to program mode press CANCEL and test mode will end When in manual simulation by default test mode will move the level by 0 25m steps Altering the increment P981 will change this value In automatic mode the rate at which the level moves up and down is set by the increment P981 in metres and the rate P982 in minutes which can be changed to make the level move up and down faster E g if increment P981 is set for 0 25m and rate P982 is set to 1 min then the level will increase or decrease at a rate of 0 25m min To make the simulated level move slower decrease the value in increment P981 or increase the value in rate P982 To make the simulated level move fa
14. process but ignore minor surface fluctuations P870 Fill Damping This parameter determines the maximum rate at which the unit will respond to an increase in level It should be set slightly higher than the maximum vessel fill rate Default 10 0000 metres minute P871 Empty Damping This parameter determines the maximum rate at which the unit will respond to a decrease in level It should be set slightly higher than the maximum vessel empty rate Default 10 0000 metres minute Filters The following parameters can be used to filter out unwanted changes of level caused by a rippled or agitated surface P881Fixed Distance This parameter determines the width of gate to be used in tracking an echo and under normal circumstances will not require changing but it can be increased in the cases where the surface is moving extremely fast in excess of 10m min to ensure smooth processing of the changing level P882 Process Filter This parameter determines the number of cycles that will be taken before a change in level is processed and the display updated Description level will be updated every cycle level will be updated every 8 cycles level will be updated every 16 cycles Page 68 Echo Processing Parameters Transducer Status P900 Transducer Status This parameter shows the current state of the transducer The value means the following Option Description 0 OK Default Transducer working correctly 1 D
15. space or distance and provide a representative output When fitted with the optional display and keyboard it can also measure and provide an output representative of volume There are two user definable relays with individual setpoints which can be programmed to activate alarms or control functions a mA output that can be used for remote indication purposes and a RS232 port so that the blackbox can be programmed or monitored remotely by a PC or other equipment The blackbox can be programmed either by PC via the RS 232 Serial Interface using the supplied software standard or by hand held calibrator optional which is connected to the blackbox via the RS 232 interface Those units fitted with the optional onboard display can be programmed via the integral keyboard All the parameters are stored in non volatile memory so are retained in the event of power interruption Page 3 Product Specification Physical Standard Wall Mount Enclosure Outside dimensions Weight Cable entry detail Large Wall Mount Enclosure optional Outside dimensions Weight Cable entry detail Enclosure material description Transducer cable extensions Nominal separation Environmental IP Rating Max amp min temperature electronics Flammable atmosphere approval Approvals CE approval Performance Accuracy Resolution Max range Min range Rate response Echo Processing Description Page 4 130 x 130 x 60 mm 5 12 x 5
16. 0 P228 R2 Fail Safe 0 DATA LOGS Temperature Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default 1 2 3 4 5 Minimum Temperature Read Only Min Temperature Date Read Only Min Temperature Time Read Only Maximum Temperature Read Only Max Temperature Date Read Only Max Temperature Time Read Only Current Temperature Read Only Page 80 VOLUME OPTIONAL Conversion 0 00 Read Only Volume Units 3 Cubic M 1 000 Read Only Breakpoints Default 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 1 1 Entered Values 2 Entered Values 2 3 3 Page 81 Tables Parameter Details P696 Reset Breakpoints P697 Number of B points Set Page 82 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Default Read Only 1 Entered Values Entered Values 2 3 DISPLAY Options Entered Values aan P801 Decimal Places Fail Safe Parameter Details P808 Fail Mode P809 Fail Time OUTPUT Range Entered Values z 3 P830 Ou Range 22420m Operation Entered Values ME P331 O Defan Set Point ered Values ata ead a
17. 3 4 m then the high level alarm relay 1 will come on until the level drops to 3 2 m If the level falls to 0 3m then the low level alarm relay 2 will come on until the level rises to 0 5 m The display will show the volume of fluid in the tank and the mA output will be representative of Volume where 4mA empty 0 and 20mA Max Volume 100 Page 34 To program the blackbox for this Example proceed as follows Access the Program Mode Key in the passcode 1997 and press ENTER Using the menu system access the parameters as detailed below and select the relevant options and ENTER Top Level Application Relays Volume Menu Operation Distances Relay 1 Relay 2 Conversio Parameter Detail P100 Mode P101 Xducer P104 Measnt Units P105 Empty Level P106 Span P210 Relay 1 Type P211 R1Function P212 R1 ID P213 R1 Set 1 P214 RI Set 2 P220 Relay 1 Type P221 R1Function P222 R1 ID P223 R1 Set 1 P224 RI Set 2 P600 Vessel Shape P601 P603 Vessel Dimensions P604 Calc Volume P605 Volume Units P606 Correction Factor P607 Max Volume Selected Value 5 Volume 2 dB6 1 metres 4 5 3 8 1 Alarm 1 Level 2 High 3 4 3 2 1 Alarm 1 Level 4 Low 0 3 0 5 0 Cyl Flat Base Enter dimensions as required Shows the volume as calculated by the blackbox Select as required Enter value of any correction factor e g specific gravity of material Dis
18. 5m lt q 100 span P106 3 2m output 20mA lt q high alarm on P213 2 5m gt high alarm off P214 2 4m lt low alarm off P224 0 6m lt q low alarm on P223 0 5m lt q 0 empty level output 4mA In this example the blackbox and dB6 is being used to monitor a moving level within a vessel and is required to provide a 4 to 20mA output proportional to the level over a range of 3 2m In addition when the level rises to 2 5m Relay 1 is required to give a high alarm and rest when the level falls to 2 4m In the event that the level should fall to 0 5m then Relay 2 is to give a low alarm and reset once the level rise to 0 6m Page 30 To program the blackbox for this Example proceed as follows Access the Program Mode Key in the passcode 1997 and press ENTER Using the menu system access the parameters as detailed below and select the relevant options and ENTER Top Level Sub Menu Parameter Detail Selected Menu Value Application Operation P100 Mode P101 Xducer Distances P104 Measnt Units P105 Empty Level P106 Span P210 Relay 1 Type P211 Ri Function P212 R1 ID P213 R1 Set 1 P214 R1 Set 2 P220 Relay 1 T P221 R1Function P222 R1 ID P223 R1 Set 1 P224 R1 Set 2 o6 Programming is now complete and the unit can be returned to the run mode press CANCEL until Run Mode Is displayed on the display press ENTER and the blackbox will return to the Run Mode Note The 4 to 20mA output
19. 600 Vessel Shape P601 As Required Vol Dimension 1 P610 Level Bkpt 1 P611 Vol Bkpt 1 P697 Number P612 614 616 618 Bkpts Set P602 620 622 624 626 As Required 628 630 632 634 Vol Dimension 2 636 638 640 642 644 646 648 650 P603 652 654 656 658 As Required 660 662 664 666 Vol Dimension 3 668 670 Level Bkpts 2 to 31 P604 Calculated P613 615 617 619 Volume 621 623 625 627 629 631 633 635 637 639 641 643 P605 645 647 649 651 Volume Units 653 655 657 659 661 663 665 667 P606 669 671 Correct Factor Vol Bkpts 2 to 31 P607 Max Volume P672 Level Bkpt 32 P673 Vol Bkpt 32 Page 38 Display Menu Decimal Places Output Menu Compensation Menu otset_ fFempertue P851 Measurement Offset P852 Temperature Source P854 Fixed Temperature Page 39 Stability Menu ping P870 Fill Damping ft oe P881 Fixed Distance P871 Empty Damping Echo Processing Menu Transducer Xdr Status P900 Xdr 1 Status P901 Echo Confidence P902 Echo Strength P903 Average Noise P904 Peak Noise P905 Sensitivity P906 Side Clearance Page 40 P882 Process Filter System Menu iG i Date it i Passcode ss re amp Daylight o Time Saving P926 S
20. Level 2 Temperature 3 Loss of Echo 4 Loss of Clock Description Relay will not operate Alarm is based on the level in the vessel and the type of level alarm P212 222 and two setpoints must be set P213 223 amp P214 224 Setpoints are entered in Display Units as referenced to Empty Level Alarm is based on the temperature and the type of temperature alarm P212 222 and two setpoints must be set P213 223 amp P214 224 The temperature used depends on the temperature source selected P852 Setpoints are entered in C Alarm is raised if the Failsafe Timer P809 expires No setpoints are required Alarm is raised if the real time clock fails No setpoints are required Note that the loss of echo and loss of clock will also be shown on the display as LOST ECHO and LOST CLOCK respectively Page 50 The third parameter for each relay determines the alarm ID for the relay you wish to set P212 222 Relay Alarm ID When P211 P221 3 Loss of Echo or 4 Loss of Clock This parameter has no function and will not be displayed When P211 P221 1 Level or 2 Temperature This parameter defines which alarm type the relay should respond to as follows Description Setpoints 1 General Default Relay goes ON when P213 223 is ON the value reaches the ON Setpoint setpoint and goes OFF P214 224 is OFF when the value reaches Setpoint the OFF setpoint 2 H
21. T will start during the month of March DST will start during the month of April DST will start during the month of Ma DST will start during the month of June DST will start during the month of July DST will start during the month of August DST will start during the month of September DST will start during the month of October DST will start during the month of November DST will start during the month of December P976 DST End Time This parameter is used to set the time of day at which Daylight Saving Time will end the time is entered in the format HH MM 24 hour format Default 02 00 Page 73 P977 End Day Use this parameter to enter the day of the week P974 that Daylight Saving Time is to end Option Description 2 Monda DST will end on a Monday 3 Tuesda DST will end on a Tuesday 4 Wednesda DST will end on a Wednesda 5 Thursda DST will end on a Thursday 6 Frida DST will end on a Friday 7 Saturda DST will end on a Saturday 8 Sunday Default DST will end on a Sunday P978 End Week This parameter will determine the week of the month P975 in which Daylight Saving Time is to end Description 1 Week 1 DST will end on day P977 in the first week P978 of the month P979 2 Week 2 DST will end on day P977 in the second week P978 of the month P979 3 Week 3 DST will end on day P977 in the third week P978 of the month P979 4 Week 4 DST will end on day P977 in the
22. ameter Cone base and height of f bottom ET P600 3 Rectangular Width and Breadth Pyramid base of rectangular r section and height i of bottom Page 57 Vessel Shape P600 Value Dimensions P600 5 Cylindrical Cylinder Diameter i 4 P600 4 Cylindrical Cylinder diameter i Half sphere base ry Parabola base and height of P600 6 Cylindrical Cylinder diameter Flat sloped base and height of bottom _ I bottom P600 7 Rectangular Width and Breadth Flat sloped base of rectangular section and height of bottom gt 2 P600 8 Horizontal Cylinder diameter cylinder with flat ends and tank length P600 9 Horizontal Cylinder diameter cylinder with length of one end parabolic ends section and tank length P600 10 Sphere Sphere diameter P600 11 Universal No dimensions Linear required level and volume breakpoints used P600 12 Universal No dimensions Curved required level and volume breakpoints used Page 58 P601 P603 Vessel Dimensions These three parameters are used to enter the dimension required to calculate the volume The dimensions required are as shown below and are entered Measurements Units P104 Vessel Shape P601 P602 P600 0 Cylinder Cylindrical Flat base Diameter P600 1 Width of Breadth of Rectangular Flat base rectangle rectangle P600 2 Height of Cylinder Cylindrical Cone base base Diameter P600 3 Height of Width of
23. ase consult Pulsar for further information and assistance on changing the value of this parameter System Parameters Passcode P921 Enable Code Enables the passcode P922 which means the passcode must be entered to go into program mode If disabled set to 0 then no passcode is required and ENTER is used to enter program mode Default 1 Enabled P922 Passcode This is the passcode that must be used to enter program mode The default is 1997 but this can be changed to another value from 0 to 9999 System Information The following three parameters do not affect how the unit performs but details contained in them may be required by Pulsar when making technical enquiries P926 Software Revision This parameter will display the current software revision It is read only and cannot be changed The software revision can also be viewed while in RUN mode by pressing the decimal point key when using any of the display options P927 Hardware Revision This parameter will show details of the current hardware revision It is read only and cannot be changed P928 Serial Number This parameter will display the unit s serial number It is read only and cannot be changed The serial number can also be viewed while in RUN mode by pressing the decimal point key when using any of the display options Page 70 P929 Site Identification This parameter allows you to give each unit an individual reference number for identific
24. at 240V AC 2 x 12 alpha numeric via RS232 using supplied software via RS232 using optional hand held calibrator via integral keypad via passcode user selectable and adjustable via non volatile RAM 115 VAC 5 10 50 60 Hz 230 VAC 5 10 50 60 Hz dc 10 28V 10W maximum power typically 5W 50 mA at 230 VAC 100 mA at 115 VAC Power supplied via blackbox RS232 interface Pulsar Process Measurement Limited operates a policy of constant development and improvement and reserve the right to amend technical details as necessary Page 5 EC Declaration of Conformity Relevant Directive s Page 6 ulSar JU MEASUREMENT EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PULSAR Blackbox series 2004 108 EC EMC Directive and its amending Directives 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive and its amending Directives Pulsar Process Measurement Ltd Cardinal Buildi Enigma Business commercial Centre Sandy s Road Malvem Worcestershire England WR14 1EA Pulsar Blackbox range EN 61010 1 2001 Safety requirements for Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EN 61326 2006 EN61000 6 3 2006 EN 61000 3 3 1995 AMD 1 EN55022 Class B Radiated emissions EN55022 Class B Conducted Emissions CISPR 11 EN61000 3 2 Harmonic Current Emissions EN61000 3 3 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker EN61000 4 2 Immunity to Electrostatic fields EN610004 3 Immunity to Radiated fields EN6100044 Immunity to fast Transien
25. ation purposes You can set any number between and 99999 P930 Factory Defaults This parameter resets all parameter values to the original Factory Set values that were installed when the unit was tested before despatch to you To reset parameters enter 1 Yes and press ENTER then you will see a message Entr if sure you should press ENTER again If you press any other key at this point the parameters will not be reset and you will see a message confirming this Once you have done this program the unit to the desired application Date amp Time The date and time is used to control specific relay functions and date stamp certain events that are contained in the Data Logs P931 Date This parameter shows the current date in the format as set by P933 Date Format and can be reset if required P932 Time This parameter shows the current time and can be reset if required in the format HH MM 24 hour format This is set initially at the factory for UK time P933 Date Format This parameter allows you to alter the format that the date is displayed to your choice of DD MM YY MM DD YY or YY MM DD The default is DD MM YY Page 71 Daylight Saving Time Important Information In order to ensure the correct operation of Daylight Saving Time P932 Time should be checked and adjusted if necessary to ensure that it is set for the current valid time P970 DST Enable When Enabled set to 1 the internal cloc
26. d over many years and represents the latest in high technology ultrasonic level measurement and control It has been designed to give you years of trouble free performance and a few minutes spent reading this operating manual will ensure that your installation is as simple as possible About this Manual It is important that this manual is referred to for correct installation and operation There are various parts of the manual that offer additional help or information as shown yc Tips NS uy tt At various parts of this manual you will find tips to help you Additional Information Additional Information At various parts of the manual you will find sections like this that explain specific things in more detail References See Also References to other parts of the manual Page 1 About the blackbox range The Pulsar blackbox is a non contact Level Control System It has been designed to provide a new concept in low cost maintenance free fit and forget level measurement without any compromise on performance The blackbox is ideally suited to applications where level monitoring reporting control or logging is required with or without the need for a local display The blackbox level system is available in a variety of different versions offering a wide choice of output options The blackbox is very easy to use and may be calibrated quickly and simply via a laptop using the software supplied with the unit o
27. d select the relevant options and ENTER Top Level Parameter Selected Sub Menu Menu Detail Value Application Operation P100 Mode P101 Xducer Distances P104 Measnt P105 Empty Level P106 Span 2 Control_ P210 Relay 1 2 Control P211 R1Function P212 R1 ID 0 A P213 R1 Set 1 0 5 A 5 P220 Relay 1 2 Control P221 R1Function P222 R1 ID P223 R1 Set 1 i4 o O P224 R1 Set 2 1 1 P214 R1 Set 2 2 Control _ 1 1 Programming is now complete and the unit can be returned to the run mode press CANCEL until Run Mode Is displayed on the display press ENTER and the blackbox will return to the Run Mode Note The mA output will be automatically set to the value of P106 Span with 0 or 4 mA being representative of 0 of Span zero level and 20mA 100 of Span Full level Page 33 Volume Optional Example 3 Volume Application Only available on blackbox 130D fitted with optional LCD display and integral keypad A cylindrical tank with a diameter of 2m and a flat base that is typically used to temporarily hold liquid and you wish to know the volume of liquid You also require a high and low alarm lt empty distance P105 4 5m lt 100 span P106 3 8m lt lt high alarm on P213 3 4m lt lt high alarm off P214 3 2m lt low alarm off P234 0 5m lt low alarm on P233 0 3m lt 0 empty level In this example if the level rises to
28. e totalised in barrels Volume will be totalised in Ibs pounds P606 Correction Factor This parameter is used to enter a correction factor when required such as the specific gravity of the material so that the volume calculated is relative to the actual amount of material that can be contained between empty level P105 and 100 of span P106 Default 1 P607 Max Volume This parameter displays the actual maximum volume that has been calculated by the blackbox i e P604 Calculated Volume x P606 Correction Factor and is a Read Only parameter The volume displayed will be shown in P605 Volume Units and is the total volume available between empty level P105 and 100 of span P106 Breakpoints P610 P673 Level Volume Breakpoints These parameters are used to create a profile of the vessel when P600 11 universal linear or P600 12 universal curved You should enter breakpoints in pairs a reading for level and its corresponding volume The more pairs you enter the more accurate the profile will be In the case of universal linear then enter the level volume at each of the points where the vessel changes shape In the case of the universal curved enter values around each arc tangent as well as at the top and bottom You must enter at least two pairs and you can enter up to 32 pairs Page 60 Universal Linear P600 11 This volume calculation creates a linear approximation of the level volume relationship and wor
29. ecessary TECHNICAL ENQUIRIES Please contact Pulsar Process Measurement Limited for technical support COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS If you have any comments or suggestions about this product then please contact Pulsar Process Measurement Limited Cardinal Building Enigma Business Centre Sandy s Road Malvern Worcestershire WR14 1JJ United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1684 891371 Fax 44 0 1684 575985 Web Site http www pulsar pm com e mail info pulsar pm com general information e mail support pulsar pm com product support Pulsar Process Measurement Inc PO Box 5177 Niceville FL 32578 5177 USA Tel 1 850 279 4882 Fax 1 850 279 4886 Web Site http www pulsar pm com e mail info usa pulsar pm com general information e mail support usa pulsar pm com product support Chapter 1 Start Here About this Manual About the blackbox range Functional Description Product Specification EC Declaration of Conformity aM AREEN a aeann Chapter 2 Installation Power Supply Requirements Location Dimensions Standard Enclosure Large Enclosure optional Terminal Connection Detail Current Output RS232 Serial Interface Voltage Selector and Fuse Location Preparation for Operation Maintenance Chapter 3 How To Use Your blackbox Level System csscsssssseesecseseessessseeseeseeecsesseeneceeseeneeeeeeeaeeneeneatenee
30. ection is made via the modem Description 0 Off Default Remote alarm function is disabled 1 Ring This option initiates a connection to a remote modem computer which will then allow remote communication with the unit Please consult Pulsar or your local distributor for further details 2 SMS This option initiates a predetermined message which is sent to the remote telephone number detailing date and time the alarm was initiated the site ID alarm condition and level at the time the alarm was initiated SMS Time The following parameters determine when and how often a SMS message is to be sent P995 SMS Interval This parameter determines how often a SMS message will be sent If the time interval is set at 0 00 mins then a SMS message will only be sent when an alarm condition occurs when the time interval is set to anything other that zero then a SMS message will be sent at the relevant interval detailing the current level and or any alarm condition present at that time Entered in minutes Min 0 000 Max 1440mins Default 0 00 mins P996 Start Time Sets the time at which the SMS Interval is to Start Entered as time Min 00 00 Max 23 59 Default 00 00 P997 Stop Time Sets the time at which the SMS Interval is to Stop Entered as time Min 00 00 Max 23 59 Default 23 59 Page 47 P998 SMS Days This parameter will determine on which days the SMS message is active and is entered as a Bo
31. erating position switch off the blackbox before proceeding to prevent any undesirable updates to the DATEM trace If after moving the transducer the reading is not as expected please refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Page 16 Chapter 3 How To Use Your blackbox Level System In order to view or change parameter values one of the following methods must be used PC Handheld Programmer Standard Your blackbox 130 comes complete with the PC Handheld Programmer software contained on CD Insert the CD into the CD drive of the PC intended to be used to carry out the programming of the blackbox and install the software following the on screen instructions Once the software is installed connect the computer via its serial port to the blackbox RS232 serial interface RJ11 connector located on the terminal connector strip inside the blackbox enclosure Double click the Handheld Programmer icon installed on your desktop and the PC will automatically connect to the blackbox Once connected you will briefly see the message illustrated on the display below which after connecting successfully will then change to display the current measurement dependent on mode and measurement unit s chosen When using the PC Handheld Programmer software keypad input can be achieved by using a mouse or similar device to place the cursor over the relevant key followed by a left click alternatively numeric detail can be entered directly from the
32. face where as the Onboard keypad and display optional are permanently connected to the blackbox provides information on the current mode of operation While in the Run Mode it will display the current level reading and its units of measure along with status messages with regards to the Transducer Echo reception and Fail Safe Mode When in the Program mode the display is used to read information on the Menu System Parameter Number and parameter details and values which can be entered During Test Mode the display is used to monitor the simulated level 1234 56 mm 2 1 Main Display 6 digit numeric display Run Mode current measurement displayed dependent on mode and measurement unit s chosen and value of Hot Key function selected Program Mode displays parameter number and values entered for parameters Test Mode displays simulated level 2 Auxiliary Display scrolling twelve digit alpha numeric display Run Mode displays measurement units P104 status messages on signal and transducer detail of Hot Key function selected Program Mode displays Menu and Sub Menu headings parameter details and options Page 20 Keypad Hot Keys There are five hot keys on the keypad which can be used to quickly access common parameters for viewing only while in Run Mode Pressing the hot key once will display the first parameter then repeated pressing will display subsequent parameters as available then the blackbox reverts to
33. fitted to the base of the fitted to the base of the blackbox enclosure 31mm 31mm 1 22 1 22 1 f T 35mm 1 38 23mm 0 91 Let 5 off M20 glands Page 11 Terminal Connection Details The terminal strip is as detailed below There is also a wiring diagram attached to the board directly underneath the terminal strip Ts e MAINS 230 VOLTAGE SELECTOR CURRENT TRANSDUCER RS232 DC RELAY2 OUTPUT pow sig PORT mone 130 E NO COM NC OV_ mA RED WHITE eee 5 6 10 11 12 1516 19 20 D 2 3 7 819 17 18 2 5a Ne REN BiB 1S Page 12 Terminal Connections Power The blackbox can operate from mains AC and automatically from a DC power source or battery backup in the event of power failure or can be operated permanently from DC or batteries Transducer The transducer should be installed and connected in accordance with the installation instructions contained in the Transducer User Guide The entire range of standard dB transducers are certified for use in hazardous areas and different models for each are available for use in EEx m Zone 1 or EEx ia Zone 0 Wire the transducer to the blackbox transducer terminals as detailed below Red Power Terminal 19 White Signal Terminal 20 Black 0 volts Terminal 18 Green screen SCR Terminal 17 When usi
34. for further information When P211 P221 3 Loss of Echo or 4 Loss of Clock This parameter has no function and will not be displayed When P211 P221 1 Level or 2 Temperature P213 P223 Relay Setpoint 1 Determines the ON or OFF point for the alarm according to the ID selected P214 P224 Relay Setpoint 2 Determines the ON or OFF point for the alarm according to the ID selected Page 52 Important Information Setpoints are entered in values according to the function selected Level entered in Display Units as referenced to Empty Level Temperature entered in C See the appropriate alarm function table P211 221 for further information Control P210 P220 2 Control When a relay is being set up as a control relay the second parameter that will be displayed in the menu determines its function P211 P221 Relay Function This function is used where it is required to energise the relay to switch a device such as a pump ON and de energise the relay to switch the device OFF Description Relay is always de energised 1 General Relay will energise ON as set in Relay Setpoint 1 P213 223 And turns OFF de energises as set in Relay Setpoint 2 P214 224 Important Information A control relay is started and stopped at the ON and OFF setpoints To control down reduce level then set ON higher than OFF To control
35. ghest value that the mA output will rise to the default is 20 mA but you can override this if the device you connect to cannot for example accept more than 18 mA yet you want to use the 0 20 mA range Default 20 00mA Page 65 Trim P838 Out Low Trim If the remote device you are connected to is not calibrated and not showing the correct low value reading then you can trim it using this parameter You can either type in the offset directly or use the arrow keys to move the output up and down until you get the expected result reading on the remote device that is connected P839 Out High Trim If the remote device you are connected to is not calibrated and not showing the correct high value reading then you can trim it using this parameter You can either type in the offset directly or use the arrow keys to move the output up and down until you get the expected result reading on the remote device that is connected Failsafe P840 Out Fail Mode This parameter determines what happens to the output in the event of the unit going into fail safe mode The default is to do the same as the system fail safe P808 but this can be overridden to force the output to an independent fail safe mode as follows Description 0 Default output will fail as per P808 output will retain its last known value output will fail to its low condition 3 High output will fail to its high condition 20mA maximum output will fail to
36. he optional Handheld Communicator are connected to the unit or the optional onboard display is fitted you will see the message Failed Safe on the display along with a message explaining why lost echo or transducer fault for example When a valid measurement is obtained then the display and output will be restored and the timer is reset Page 63 Output Parameters Range P830 Out Range This parameter determines the range of the mA output from the following Description 0 Off mA output disabled 1 0to20mA mA output directly proportional to the out mode P831 so if the reading is 0 the output is 0 mA If the reading is 100 the output is 20 mA 2 4to20mA mA output directly proportional to the out mode Default P831 so if the reading is 0 the output is 4 mA If the reading is 100 the output is 20 mA 3 20to0mA mA output inversely proportional to the out mode P831 so if the reading is 0 the output is 20 mA If the reading is 100 the output is 0 mA 4 20to4mA mA output inversely proportional to the out mode P831 so if the reading is 0 the output is 20 mA If the reading is 100 the output is 4 mA Operation P831 Out Mode This parameter determines how the mA output relates to what is measured By default it operates exactly the same as the display P100 but it can be set to operate as follows Description 0 Default mA output relative to Mode P100 1 Distance mA output relative t
37. igh Relay goes ON when ON gt OFF the value rises to the ON Relay Setpoints setpoint and goes OFF P213 223 and when the value lowers to P214 224 the OFF setpoint Setpoints can be set in any order as the unit knows that you are setting a high level alarm 3 Hi Hi Same as 2 High but different identifier 4 Low Relay goes ON when ON lt OFF Relay the value lowers to the Setpoints ON setpoint and goes P213 223 and OFF when the value P214 224 rises to the OFF setpoint Setpoints can be set in any order as the unit knows that you are setting a low level alarm 5 LoLo Same as 4 Lo but different identifier Page 51 Description Setpoints 6 In bounds Relay goes ON if Relay Setpoints value is inside the zone P213 223 and between the two P214 224 can be setpoints set in any order as the unit knows that you are setting an in bounds alarm 7 Out of bounds Relay goes ON if Relay Setpoints value is outside the zone P213 223 and between the two P214 224 can be setpoints set in any order as the unit knows that you are setting an out of bounds alarm The fourth parameter and the fifth parameter for each relay set the Alarm ON and OFF points For a high alarm the ON is set higher than OFF For low alarm then ON is set lower than OFF See the appropriate alarm ID table P212 222
38. ing the menu system Each is now described Using The Menu System The menu system has been designed to make the changing of parameters very simple There are two levels of menu Main Menu and Sub Menu On the display there is a line of text that shows the menu system Pressing the arrow keys scrolls the display between the top level menu items as shown below starting at Application Coni Volume g Application Data Logs optional Display Echo Process As you press the cursor keys to scroll left and right between these you can press ENTER at any time to select it and take you to the sub menu Each of these options along with their sub menus are described in Chapter 5 Parameter Guide When you move down into the sub menu you can scroll round using the arrow keys press ENTER to go to the required section of parameters Page 25 Once you have reached the relevant section scroll through the parameters and enter the necessary information To enter the information use the numeric keys and press ENTER and you will see the message Saved if you press CANCEL then no change will be made and the message Unchanged will be displayed When you have finished press CANCEL to go back to the previous level When you have reached the top level then the blackbox will ask for confirmation before allowing you to go back into run mode This is done by pressing ENTER at the display prompt Directly Editing Parameters
39. isabled Transducer is not being used 2 Stuck High Indicates that the power and signal lines on the transducer terminals are crossed over or the signal line is shorted to earth 3 Not Found No transducer is detected P901 Echo Confidence This parameter displays the most recent echo confidence from the transducer It is useful to help find the best mounting location for the transducer where you should aim to get the highest figure It is a percentage of confidence that the echo reporting the level is the correct one P902 Echo Strength This parameter shows the most recent echo strength figure for the transducer where a higher figure indicates a better returned echo P903 Average Noise This is the mean noise reading for the transducer It is measured while the transducer is not firing and gives an indication of the average amount of electrical noise present on the cabling P904 Peak Noise This is the peak noise reading for the transducer It is measured while the transducer is not firing and gives an indication of the maximum amount of electrical noise present on the cabling P905 Sensitivity This parameter determines the sensitivity of the unit Please consult Pulsar for further information and assistance on changing the value of this parameter Page 69 P906 Side Clearance This parameter is used to set the distance by which the DATEM trace will stand off from around unwanted echoes such as obstructions Ple
40. k will be automatically adjusted to compensate for the difference between standard time and Daylight Saving Time Default 0 Off P971 DST Difference This parameter sets the time difference between standard time and Daylight Saving Time The time difference is entered in HH MM Default 01 00 P972 DST Start Time This parameter is used to set the time of day at which Daylight Saving Time will start the time is entered in the format HH MM 24 hour format Default 02 00 P973 Start Day Use this parameter to enter the day of the week P974 that Daylight Saving Time is to start Option Description Page 72 P974 Start Week This parameter will determine the week of the month P975 in which Daylight Saving Time is to start Description 1 Week 1 DST will start on day P973 in the first week P974 of the month P975 2 Week 2 DST will start on day P973 in the second week P974 of the month P975 3 Week 3 DST will start on day P973 in the third week P974 of the month P975 4 Week 4 DST will start on day P973 in the fourth week P974 of the month P975 5 Last Default DST will start on day P973 in the last week P974 of the month P975 P975 Start Month This parameter is used to select the month in which Daylight Saving Time will start Option Description DST will start during the month of January DST will start during the month of February DS
41. ks best if the vessel has sharp angles between each section Volum Level You should enter a level volume breakpoint for each place where the vessel changes direction and numerous where the section is slightly curved mostly linear but has got a small arc You can enter any number of pairs between 2 and 32 Universal Curved P600 12 This volume calculation creates a curved approximation of the level volume relationship and works best if the vessel is non linear and there are no sharp angles Volum Level You should enter 2 level volume breakpoints at the minimum and maximum levels and several for each place where the vessel has got an arc You can enter any number of pairs between 2 and 32 Page 61 Tables P696 Reset Breakpoints This parameter allows the resetting to the default value of all previously set breakpoints P610 673 without having to access them individually When it is necessary to reset or amend particular breakpoints this can be achieved by directly accessing the desired parameter P610 673 and changing as required P697Number of Breakpoints Set This parameter allows you to review the number of breakpoints that have been set without the need to access each individual one in turn this is a Read Only parameter and no values can be entered Display Parameters Options P801 Decimal Places This parameter determines the number of decimal places show
42. lays the time when the maximum temperature was recorded P586 Current Temperature This parameter displays the current temperature Page 56 Volume Optional Only available on blackbox 130D fitted with optional LCD display and integral keypad and provides a variety of volume calculation features with 11 pre programmed vessel shapes See Vessel Shape P600 for more information For each vessel you will need to know the dimensions P601 603 in Measurement Units P104 which are required to calculate the volume P604 which will be displayed in the selected Volume Units P605 If your vessel shape does not correspond with any of the pre programmed vessel shapes then you can use the universal calculations For this you will need a level volume graph or chart provided by the vessel manufacturer or you can create one based on the dimensions of the vessel You can enter up to 32 pairs of breakpoints and the more you enter the greater accuracy of the volume calculation will be Conversion Vessel Shape P600 Value Dimensions P600 Vessel Shape This parameter determines which vessel shape is used when utilising Volume Conversion The choices are as shown in the table below along with the dimensions that are required to be entered P601 P603 P600 0 Cylindrical Cylinder diameter Flat base Default P600 1 Rectangular Width and Breadth Flat base pmen pg P600 2 Cylindrical Cylinder di
43. ling the blackbox or subsequently moving or using the unit on a new application before proceeding to program the unit for its intended application it is recommended that you ensure that all parameters are at their default values by completing a Factory Defaults P930 as described in Chapter 5 Parameter Guide When you first switch the blackbox on it will provide an output proportional to the distance from the face of the transducer to the surface All relays are set OFF The date P931 and time P932 in the blackbox were set at the factory but may need checking and amending if for example the application is in a time zone other than GMT see Chapter 5 Parameter Guide for full details TIP lt gt In some applications it is simplest to empty the lt vessel take a reading from the blackbox for mus 3 distance and then setup the empty level to this figure Once you are satisfied with the installation and the blackbox is reading what you would expect in terms of distance from the face of the transducer to the material level then you can proceed with programming for the intended application It is sensible to program all of the required parameters at the same time The system will be then set up Note that the span is automatically calculated from the empty level so the empty level should be entered first Page 29 Chapter 4 Programming Guide Level Example 1 Level Measurement a lt empty distance P105 3
44. n on the display of the PC Programming Software standard Hand Held Calibrator optional when connected or on the onboard display optional while the blackbox is in the run mode Minimum 0 No decimal places Maximum 3 3 decimal Places Default 2 2 decimal Places Failsafe P808 Fail safe Mode By default if a fail safe condition occurs then the display and the output are held at their last known values until a valid reading is obtained If required then you can change this so that the unit goes to high 100 of span or low empty as follows Description Remain at the last known value Will fail to the hig Will fail to the low value empt See Also P218 RL1 P228 RL2 Relay Fail safe and P840 mA Output Fail safe Page 62 Important Information In the event of a fail safe condition occurring when the PC Handheld Communicator or the optional Handheld Communicator are connected to the unit or the optional onboard display is fitted the Display and Output can be configured to fail to a condition which is independent of each other To set independent Output Failsafe see P840 P809 Fail safe Time In the event of a fail safe condition the fail safe timer determines the time before fail safe mode is activated Default 1min If the timer activates the unit goes into fail safe as determined by P808 Display P218 228 Relays and P840 Output When this happens if the PC Handheld Communicator or t
45. nductor together Insert the stripped conductor into the terminal block as far as it will go and tighten the terminal block screw Ensure that all strands are firmly clamped in the terminal block and that there is no excess bare conductor showing and no stray strands DON T FORGET a Make sure you move the voltage selector switch to the correct position for your supply D Page 15 Important Information If the equipment is installed or used in a manner not specified in this manual then the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired Preparation for Operation Before switching on check the following v The blackbox is mounted correctly and is in a safe area v The power supply is correctly installed v The voltage selector switch is in the correct position v The relays are connected correctly Maintenance There are no user serviceable parts inside your blackbox except the mains power fuse If you experience any problems with the equipment then please contact Pulsar Process Measurement for advice To clean the equipment wipe with a damp cloth Do not use any solvents on the enclosure or transducer Important Information The unique DATEM software comes into operation as soon as power is applied and is designed to monitor a moving level or target with the transducer in a fixed position If after any period of use it should become necessary to move the transducer for any reason from its original op
46. ng 2 core screened extension cable the Black and Green wires of the transducer should be connected to the screen of the extension cable and connected to the 0 volts terminal Terminal 18 ATEX For EEx m Zone 1 applications a transducer certified to Sira 02ATEX5104X is used and must be supplied via a 4000A breaking fuse which is fitted as standard to the blackbox level controller For EEx ia Zone 0 a transducer certified to Sira 02ATEX2103X is used which must be connected to the blackbox via an external Zener barrier Page 13 FM For EEx m Zone 1 applications a transducer certified to FM Class I Div 1 Group A B C amp D ClassII Div 1 Group E F amp G Class III is used and must be supplied via a 1500A breaking fuse which is fitted as standard to the blackbox level controller Restrictions do not use in the presence of these groups of Chemicals Aliphatic Hydro Carbons Ketones or Esters For EEx ia I S a transducer certified to FM Class I Div 1 Group A B C amp D ClassII Div 1 Group E F amp G is used which must be connected to the blackbox via an external Zener barrier See transducer label for certification details Relay Outputs The two relays can be programmed to a variety of alarm and control functions The relay contacts are all rated at 2A at 240V AC All connections should be such that the short circuit capacity of the circuit to which they are connected is limited by fuses rated so that they do n
47. ng to transducer Incorrect reading being obtained for Measure actual distance from current level transducer head to surface of material Enter Program Mode and directly access P21 Set Distance type in the measured distance press ENTER when prompted press ENTER again wait until SET displayed Return to Run Mode display should now update to correct reading Material level is consistently Check empty level P105 incorrect by the same amount display offset P802 and measurement offset P85 1 LED s change colour at relevant Check supply to unit and ensure relay switch points but relays do not voltage selector set to correct change state position Page 78 Parameter Record APPLICATION Operation Parameter Details Default 1 Dist 2 dB6 Default 1 metres 6 000 metres 5 700 metres 0 300 metres 20 0 SMS Time SMS Stop 23 59 SMS Days oo 1 1 1 Entered Values 2 3 Entered Values 2 3 Entered Values 2 3 Page 79 RELAYS Relay 1 Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default 1 2 3 4 5 R1 Type 0 Off R1 Function 0 Off R1 Alarm ID Pump 1 Off R1 Set 1 0 000 metres R1 Set 2 0 000 metres R1 Closures 0 RI Fail Safe 0 Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default 1 2 3 4 5 R2 Type 0 Off R2 Function 0 Off R2 Alarm ID Pump 1 Off R2 Set 1 0 000 metres R2 Set 2 0 000 metres R2 Closures
48. o distance mA output relative to level mA output is relative to space gral keypad 5 Volume mA output is relative to volume Page 64 Setpoint By default the mA output will represent the empty 0 or 4mA dependant on P830 Out Range and 100 of the operational span 20mA but you may wish to have the output represent a section of the operational span For example the application has an operational span of 6 metres but output is to represent empty 0 or 4mA dependant on P830 Out Range to a level of 5 metres 20mA If so P834 Low Level should be set to 0 00 metres and P835 High Level should be set to 5 metres P834 Out Low Value This parameter sets in Measurement Units P104 the value of level distance or space depending on the selected Out Mode P831 at which the low mA output will occur 0 or 4mA dependant on P830 Out Range Default 0 000m P835 Out High Value This parameter sets in Measurement Units P104 the value of level distance or space depending on the selected Out Mode P831 at which the high mA output will occur 20mA Default 6 000m Limits P836 Out Low Limit This parameter sets the lowest value that the mA output will drop to the default is OmA but you can override this if the device you connect to cannot for example accept less than 2mA yet you want to use the 0 20mA range Default 0 00mA P837 Out High Limit This parameter sets the hi
49. oftware Revision P970 DST Enable P922 P927 P971 Hardware DST Revision Difference P972 DST Start Time P973 Start Day P974 Start Week P928 Serial Number P930 Factory Default P976 DST End Time P978 End Week P979 End Month Page 41 Test Menu Page 42 cron J rrna P991 Hard Test P992 Out Test P993 Relay Test P994 Transducer Test P980 Simulate P981 Increment Parameter Listing This section describes all of the parameters Any parameter can be reset to its default by pressing the mum hot key while in program mode Application Parameters Operation P100 Mode of Operation This parameter sets the mode of operation when in run mode and can be set to one of the following Description 1 Distance Display and Output relative to the distance from the transducer to the surface Display and Output relative to how full the vessel is Display and Output relative to how empty a vessel is When fitted with optional display and inte 5 Volume Display and Output relative to volume of material in the vessel P101 Transducer This parameter should be set to the transducer being used with the unit and can be set to one of the following Description Transducer is a dB3 Transducer is a dB6 Transducer is a dB10 Transducer is adB15 Transducer is a dB25 Transducer is a dB40 Transducer is a dBS6
50. olean value equating to the total of the days that the SMS message is required to be active Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 Add together any combination up to a maximum of 127 every day Examples 21 Mon Wed Fri 31 Mon to Fri 10 Tue and Thu Page 48 Relay Parameters All relay related parameters are prefixed with a 2 The second digit of the three figure parameter number denotes the relay number as follows 21 parameters for Relay 1 22 parameters for Relay 2 The third digit selects specific parameters for the setting up of the relays which can be selected individually and results in the following parameter numbers for each relay Relay 1 210 to 218 Relay 2 220 to 228 Relay Type P210 P220 Relay Type This parameter defines what type each relay should be see the table below or available options Description Relay not in use or programmed Relay is programmed as an alarm relay which will de energise ON and energise OFF This will ensure an alarm is raised if the power fails to the unit 2 Control Relay is programmed as a control relay which will energise ON and de energise OFF Page 49 Alarms P210 P220 1 Alarm The second parameter for each relay determines the function of the alarm P211 P221 Relay Function This parameter defines what function the alarm will respond to as follows 0 Off Default 1
51. ot exceed the relay rating Current Output This is an isolated mA output of 4 20mA or 0 20mA and the load should not exceed 1KQ RS232 Serial Interface The serial interface is used to programme the blackbox either via a PC standard using the software supplied or alternatively using the hand held calibrator optional Page 14 Voltage Selector and Fuse Location The voltage selector switch and AC mains power fuse is located on the bottom board to the left and above of the power input terminals as previously illustrated in the Terminal Connections Detail drawing Important Information Before applying AC power mains make sure you have correctly selected the voltage selector switch which is located to the left and above of the mains supply input terminals as illustrated in the Terminal Connections Detail drawing Please note that all units are supplied set to 230 volts AC for safety reasons Never operate the blackbox with the cover removed An external switch or circuit breaker should be installed near to the blackbox to allow the supply to be removed during installation and maintenance In addition the relay contacts should also have a means of isolating them from the blackbox Interconnecting cables must be adequately insulated in accordance with local regulations Strip back 30 mm of the outer insulation of the cable Strip 5 mm of insulation from the end of each conductor Twist all exposed strands of the co
52. ow Slow Flashing Flashing Off Slow Flashing Slow Off Flashing blackbox with onboard display optional Run Mode power to unit Internal Error Transducer fault Failed Safe Loss of Echo Healthy signal unit working normally LED 1 LED 2 Run Mode Relays are in there OFF state Relay 1 in its ON state O n Off Relay 2 in its ON state On Program Mode This mode is used to set up the blackbox or change information already set You must use either the PC Software supplied standard or alternatively the unit can be set up with a Hand Held Calibrator optional both of which must be connected to the blackbox via the RS 232 Serial Interface Those models fitted with the optional display can be set up by using the integral keypad on the unit Entering a value for each of the parameters that are relevant to your application provides all the programming information Page 24 How to Access Program Mode To enter program mode you simply enter the passcode via the keypad on the PC Programming Software standard Hand Held Calibrator optional or integral keypad optional followed by the ENTER key The default passcode is 1997 so you would press the following os 1 9 9 7 83 Note There is a time out period of 15 minutes when in program mode after which time run mode will be resumed if you do not press any keys There are two means of editing parameters directly or us
53. plays the Max Vol as calculated by the blackbox Programming is now complete and the unit can be returned to the run mode press CANCEL until Run Mode Is displayed on the display press ENTER and the blackbox will return to the Run Mode Page 35 Chapter 5 Parameter Guide This chapter describes all of the parameters contained in your blackbox Menu System Diagrams Shown below is a set of charts to show you how all the various parts can be found using the menu system Top Level Menu Volume Application Relays Data Logs optional Display 5 Echo Compensation Stability Process Application Menu Distances gt fRemote Alarm gt SMS Time P100 P985 Tel No 1 P995 Interval Mode Pi01 P986 Tel No 2 P996 SMS Start Transducer P987 Tel No 3 P997 SMS Stop P988 Call Type P998 SMS Days P104 Measurement Units P105 Empty Level P106 Span P107 Near Blanking P108 Far Blanking Page 36 Relays Menu P210 R1 Tvpe P211 R1 Function P212 R1 ID Data Logs Menu Temperature P580 Min Temp P581 Min Temp Date P582 Min Temp Time P583 Max Temp P584 Max Temp Date P585 Max Temp Time P586 Current Temperature P220 R1 Tvpe P221 R1 Function P224 R1 Set 2 P227 R1 Closures P228 R1 Failsafe Page 37 Volume Menu Only available on blackbox 130D fitted with optional LCD display and integral keypad Conversion ia Breakpoints Tables P
54. programming Page 22 GGE eJ y LJissltle There are two main operating modes for your blackbox Run Mode and Program Mode There is also a Test Mode used for checking the set up All modes are now described Run Mode This mode is used once the blackbox has been set up in program mode It is also the default mode that the unit reverts to when it resumes operation after a power failure When the blackbox is switched on for the first time it will provide an output proportional to the distance from the transducer to the target in metres All relays by default are switched off If either the PC Programming Software standard or the Hand Held Calibrator optional are connected to the blackbox via the RS232 interface while the blackbox is in the RUN mode then the current measurement will be displayed dependent on mode and measurement unit s chosen Models fitted with the optional LCD display and integral keypad will also display the current measurement dependent on mode and measurement unit s chosen After programming is complete any relays that are set will operate when the measurement reaches the relevant setpoint Page 23 LED s There are two LED s which can be seen through the lid of the blackbox enclosure which will indicate the operational status of the unit while in RUN mode as follows blackbox without onboard display standard LED 1 LED 2 Green Red Constant Constant On On Sl
55. pu MEASUREMENT blackbox 130 2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR ENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL TRADE BLACK BOX LEVEL 130 FIFTH EDITION REV 1 July 2010 Part Number M 130 0 005 1P COPYRIGHT Pulsar Process Measurement Limited 2003 10 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 Pulsar Process Measurement Limited WARRANTY AND LIABILITY Pulsar Process Measurement Limited guarantee for a period of 2 years from the date of delivery that it will either exchange or repair any part of this product returned to Pulsar Process Measurement Limited 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 Pulsar Process Measurement Limited 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 Pulsar Process Measurement Limited cannot be held liable for any errors Pulsar Process Measurement Limited operates a policy of constant development and improvement and reserves the right to amend technical details as n
56. r alternatively by using the optional hand held calibrator which connects to the unit via the RS232 interface and provides an onboard LCD display Certain models are also available with an optional LCD display and integral keypad fitted All models of the blackbox range can be used with any of the extensive range of Pulsar dB transducers for distances up to 40m 131 ft The blackbox range is designed to provide you with highly reliable measurement in a robust and functional package that is easy to use and low in cost Page 2 Functional Description The blackbox ultrasonic Level System sends a transmit pulse to the transducer which emits an ultrasonic pulse perpendicular to the transducer face and the returned echo is sent back to the blackbox The time taken to receive the echo is measured and the distance from the transducer face to the surface being monitored is calculated The blackbox utilises the unique DATEM software Digital Adaptive Tracking of Echo Movement This is an unique digital mapping technique developed especially for Pulsar s range of ultrasonic level and control systems It gives the system edge when identifying the true target level in the face of competing echoes from pipes pumps or other obstructions The blackbox can measure from 0 125m 0 41 feet to 40m 131 feet from the transducer to the surface being monitored dependent on the application and transducer used The blackbox can measure level
57. rated this parameter displays the number of times the relay has activated since the relay has been in use It can be reset with any value P218 P228 Relay Fail Safe Your blackbox has a general fail safe parameter P808 However this can be overridden so that each individual relay has its own independent fail safe mode This parameter determines what the relay will do in the event of the Fail safe Time P809 expiring Description 0 Default assumes system default mode P808 remains in its current state 2 De Energise will De Energise 3 Energise will Energise Page 55 Data Log Parameters The data log parameters contains the following information Temperature The following parameters give information on temperature conditions seen by the Temperature source P852 in C All of these parameters are read only and cannot be changed though if P852 is changed they will be reset P580 Minimum Temperature This parameter displays the minimum temperature recorded P581 Minimum Temperature Date This parameter displays the date when the minimum temperature was recorded P582 Minimum Temperature Time This parameter displays the time when the minimum temperature was recorded P583 Maximum Temperature This parameter displays the maximum temperature recorded P584 Maximum Temperature Date This parameter displays the date when the maximum temperature was recorded P585 Maximum Temperature Time This parameter disp
58. ress a numeric key corresponding to the number of the relay you wish to test and the relay will change state each time the key is pressed If you press any other key other than a valid relay number then the test will end Segments All the segments on the LCD are lit up so you can see if they all work Press ENTER to end the test The LED s all go green at the same time Keys You should press each key to confirm it works with a counter showing how many more keys you have to press Be sure to press the CANCEL key last as this will show if all keys were pressed or not If they were not then an error message is displayed P992 Output Test This parameter will allow you to force a specified current on to the output to test any equipment that it is connected to The figure you enter will be generated by the output P993 Relay Test Press a numeric key corresponding to the number of the relay you wish to test and the relay will change state each time the key is pressed If you press any other key other than a valid relay number then the test will end P994 Transducer Test Press any key on the keypad other than 0 and the transducer will continually fire for 5 seconds pressing O will terminate the test Page 77 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This section describes many common symptoms with suggestions as to what to do Symptom What to Do No reading being obtained Check power supply Check transducer not firing wiri
59. s 17 PC Handheld Programmer Standard Communication Port Configuration Handheld Communicator Optional Onboard integral Keypad and ae Sloane a Operating the Controls Display Keypad Using the RS232 Serial Interface Parameter Defaults Factory Defaults Example Level Measurement Example 2 Alternating Control pump down Volume Optional 0 0 ce essecseseeeeeeeeeee Example 3 Volume Application Chapter 5 Parameter Guide Menu System Diagrams Top Level Menu Application Menu Relays Menu Data Logs Menu Volume Menu Display Menu Output Menu Compensation Menu Stability Menu Echo Processing Menu System Menu Test Menu Parameter Listing Application Parameters Operation Dimensions Remote Alarm Relay Parameters Relay Type Common Parameters Data Log Parameters Temperature Volume Optional Conversion Breakpoints Tables Display Parameters Options Operation Setpoint Transducer Status System Parameters System Information Date amp Time Daylight Saving Time Test Parameters Simulation Hardware Chapter 6 Troubleshooting sesiis sessioissa seriean Eire EE IKEE EEEE CESTE Ei 78 Parameter Record Chapter 1 Start Here Congratulations on your purchase of a Pulsar blackbox 130 Level System This quality system has been develope
60. s a specific alarm point as determined by the setting of the relay s the unit will dial and connect to a remote telephone number to provide details of the event P985 Tel No 1 This parameter is used to enter the number of O s that appear at the beginning of the telephone number to be dialled that is to receive the message Description No 0 s present at the beginning of the telephone number to be dialled 1 Add 0 Default 1 0 present at the beginning of the telephone number to be dialled 2 O s present at the beginning of the telephone number to be dialled P986 Tel No2 This parameter is used to enter to enter the next 6 digits following the 0 s of the telephone number to be dialled If there are less than 6 digits following the 0 s then just enter the digits required if there are more than 6 digits following the 0 s then enter the first 6 digits and then proceed to P987 and enter the remaining digits P987 Tel No3 This parameter is used to enter any remaining digits of the telephone number to be dialled after completion of P985 and P986 above Example Telephone number to be dialled is 0 1234 123456 P985 Tel No 1 1 One 0 at the beginning of the telephone number P986 Tel No 2 123412 The next 6 digits following the 0 s P987 Tel No 3 3456 Remaining digits of telephone number Page 46 P988 Call Type This parameter determines what type of conn
61. ster increase the value in increment P981 or decrease the value in rate P982 Page 27 LED s There are two LED s which can be seen through the lid of the blackbox enclosure which will indicate the status of the relays while in simulation as follows blackbox without onboard display standard Green Red Run Mode Off Relays are in their OFF state Relay 1 in its ON state On Relay 2 in its ON state On Relay 1 and 2 in their ON state On On blackbox with onboard display optional LED 1 LED 2 Run Mode Relays are in their OFF state Relay 1 in its ON state On Off Constant Relay 2 in its ON state On Constant Constant Relay 1 and 2 in their ON state On On Using the RS232 Serial Interface The RS232 serial interface is used to program the blackbox and communicate between the blackbox and a PC using the optional blackbox PC and other associated Pulsar software packages to obtain information such as data logging and view echo traces upload download and save parameter files In addition it can also be used to control or obtain information using a standard PC or other computer based equipment To do so the settings for control are as follows baud rate 19 200 8 data bits no parity 1 stop bits The device should be connected to the RS232 Interface via the RJ11 connector as shown in Chapter 2 Installation Page 28 Parameter Defaults Factory Defaults Factory Defaults When first instal
62. ts EN61000 4 5 Immunity to Surges EN61000 4 6 Immunity to conducted Interference Date 28 June 2010 Rev 2 0 Chapter 2 Installation Power Supply Requirements The blackbox can operate from AC supply or from a DC battery The AC is 115V 5 10 50 60Hz or 230V 5 10 50 60Hz depending on the position of the selector switch The DC is 10 28V In all cases the blackbox will typically consume 5W of power with a maximum of 10W Location All electronic products are susceptible to electrostatic shock so follow proper grounding procedures during installation The blackbox level controller must be mounted in a non hazardous safe Area and the transducer fitted in the hazardous area HAZARDOUS AREA PULSAR blackbox CONTROLLER R l blackbox dB TRANSDUCER IS EARTH TRANSDUCER LABELLING ZONE 1 Sira 02ATEX5104X EEx m II T6 tamb 40C to 75C ZONE 0 Sira 02ATEX2103X EEx ia IIC T6 Tamb 40C to 75C ZENER BARRIER A ZONE 0 EEx ia ONLY Note the blackbox shown in the FM APPROVED TRANSDUCERS above diagram is for illustrative Class I Div 1 Group A B C amp D urposes only and may not be ace Class II Div 1 Group E F amp G representative of the actual blackbox Class III supplied Page 7 When choosing a location to mount the enclosure bear in mind the following e Easy access to the enclosure is maintained e The mounting surface
63. up increase level then set ON lower than OFF For relay 1 ON is P213 OFF is P214 and For relay 2 ON is P223 OFF is P224 Page 53 The third parameter determines if the control is fixed or alternating P212 222 Relay Control ID P210 220 2 Control P211 221 1 General Description 1 Fixed All control devices are used to assist each other run at the same time and each device has its own setpoints ON P213 223 amp OFF P214 224 3 Alternate All control devices are used to assist each other run at the same time With each device having its own setpoints ON P213 223 amp OFF P214 224 but each time all devices have stopped then the setpoints are sequentially rotated between the devices to ensure equal usage The fourth parameter and fifth parameter are set to determine the switch points ON and OFF for the relay See control function table P211 221 231 for further information P213 P223 Relay Setpoint 1 This parameter determines the ON point for the control relay Relay Setpoints are entered in values of Measurement Units P104 P214 P224 Relay Setpoint 2 This parameter determines the OFF point for the control relay Relay Setpoints are entered in values of Measurement Units P104 Page 54 Common Parameters P217 P227 Relay Closures The blackbox will record how many times each relay is ope
64. will be automatically set to the value of P106 Span with 4mA being representative of 0 of Span zero level and 20mA 100 of Span Full level Page 31 Example 2 Alternating Control pump down A sump is typically used to temporarily hold water or effluent and when the level reaches a specific point the sump is pumped down with the fluid being transferred to another process a lt _ empty distance P105 5 0m 100 span P106 4 7m output 20mA pump 2 on P 223 1 4m pump 1 on P 213 1 0m lt 4 pump 1 2 off P214 224 0 5m 0 empty level output 4mA In this example a blackbox with dB6 is being used to control pumps on a pump down application there are two pumps and the duty pump is to be alternated between the pumps This will operate as follows During normal operation pump 1 will come on at 1 0 m and pump down to 0 5 m The setpoints are then shifted to pump 2 which will come on first next time During peak periods when pump 1 cannot cope pump 1 will come on at 1 0m pump 2 will come on at 1 4 m and pump down to 0 5 m The setpoints are then shifted to pump 2 which will come on first next time The 4 to 20mA output will be representative of level Page 32 To program the blackbox for this Example proceed as follows Access the Program Mode Key in the passcode 1997 and press ENTER Using the menu system access the parameters as detailed below an

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