FlowLine EchoPod DL10 Series Manuel utilisateur

Flowline, Inc. | 10500 Humbolt Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 p562.598.3015 f562.431.8507 wflowline.comQS204210 Rev C

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DL10, DL14, DL24, DS14 & DX10 Series Quick Start

EchoPod®''

Ultrasonic'Level'Switch,'Controller'&'Transmitter'

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WELCOME TO THE ECHOPOD®DL10, DL14, DL24, DS14 & DX10 SERIES QUICK START

The EchoPod®Quick Start provides basic setup and mounting instructions for getting EchoPod®up and

running quickly. If you have a non-standard installation or setup requirement that is not addressed here,

please refer to the EchoPod®Manual or support documentation at flowline.com.

WE DO YOUR LEVEL BEST™

Thank you for purchasing EchoPod®. Depending upon the series, the general purpose ultrasonic level sensor

provides non-contact level measurement, switching and/or control. This Quick Start includes everything you’ll

need to get the sensor up and running.

COMPONENTS

EchoPod®comes with a Viton®gasket for installation and the Quick Start. Some models have the USB®Fob

(LI99-1001) included with EchoPod®and other’s do not. Fob’s can be purchased separately. A Fob is

required to interface to the WebCal®configuration software.

Viton®gasket (1”)

P/N: 200128 or

Viton®gasket (1”)

P/N: 204038

USB®Key Fob

P/N: LI99-1001

EchoPod®

DL24 Series

EchoPod®

DL10 Series

EchoPod®

DS14 Series

EchoPod®

DS14 Series

EchoPod®

DX10 Series

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CONFIGURING ECHOPOD®

EchoPod®is configured through WebCal®, a PC software program. Configuration of your sensor should be

performed prior to mounting, since it requires connection to your PC.

Step 1: Download and Install WebCal®

1. Download WebCal®software from flowline.com onto a PC with the following minimum specifications:

a. Windows®2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10, 10 MB storage space, 256 MB RAM, 1 USB®2.0 port

2. Double-click the WebCal®icon to install before proceeding to Step 2. You must have an active

Internet connection to install WebCal®, as it will automatically install any required drivers.

Step 2: Connect the USB®Fob

Note:Do not connect the Fob until after you’ve installed WebCal®.

The sensor communicates to WebCal®through the USB®Fob. Prior to plugging the Fob into your computers

USB®port, ensure that all external power is disconnected from EchoPod®. The maximum distance between

the computer and EchoPod®is 15’.

1. Connect the Red, Green, white, and Black

wires from the EchoPod®to the corresponding

colored terminals on the Fob.

2. Tighten the terminal screws with a slotted

screwdriver.

3. Plug the Fob into your PC’s USB®port.

Note: Wiring is identical for all EchoPod series.

Only use the Red, Black, Green and White wires.

Step 3: Configure EchoPod®with WebCal®

With EchoPod®connected to your computer, open the WebCal®software by clicking on the WebCal®icon.

Follow the below steps to configure the sensor. Click Help in the lower right corner and open the Help menu

for support. For complete information on WebCal®, please refer to the WebCal®manual located at

flowline.com/webcal-software, or contact a Flowline applications engineer at (562) 598-3015.

1. Output Configuration

a. Defines the relay pump, valve or alarm and/or output operational settings.

b. Defines the relay and output (current, voltage or frequency) fail-safe settings.

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2. Volumetric Configuration

a. To configure in volume versus distance (factory default), defines the tank shape and

dimensional information with respect to the sensor’s location on the tank.

3. Tank Level Configuration

a. Defines the relay activation and output operational set points.

4. Write to Unit

a. Uploads the configuration into the sensor.

b. Prints a custom PDF wiring schematic.

c. Saves the configuration file for future use.

Output Configuration

Configures the relays in terms of pump/valve operations and level alarms as well as the setting fail-safe for

relays and signal output.

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Volumetric Configuration

Defines the shape of the tank as well as the dimensional information for the tank with respect to the sensor’s

location on the tank. Note: This section is only used when changing the sensor configuration units from the

factory default of distance (liquid height in inch, cm, feet or meter) to volume (liquid in gallons or liters). If you

wish to configure in distance, skip this section. If you wish to configure in volume, click the Volumetric Mode

button, select the tank shape, units and input the required dimensional information.

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Tank Level Configuration

Enter the settings for the relay activation points and operational range.

Complete the Configuration

Use the buttons on the right side of the WebCal®screen to complete the configuration.

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Complete the Configuration

•Click Write to Unit to save the configuration to the sensor.

•Click Wiring Diagram to open a PDF wiring schematic of the configuration.

•Enter the configuration name and click Save Config File for future use.

•Disconnect the USB®Fob and continue to the next section - Mounting EchoPod®.

Configuration is Now Complete

The Advanced settings are designed to help solve performance or operational issues for specific

applications. Changing these setting will alter the factory default performance and operation of your sensor.

Please read the Help file to assist you in making adjustments, or if you are unclear about a specific issue,

please contact a Flowline applications engineer at (562) 598-3015.

•Increase Output Filtering: Placing a check mark

in the box will add more output filtering to the 4-20

mA output.

•Decrease Output Filtering: Placing a check mark

in the box will remove all output filtering from the 4-

20 mA output.

•Stabilize Output in Deadband: Placing a check

mark in the box will hold the signal output at full

until the level safely falls back within the span.

•Invert Relays: Placing a check mark in any of the

four boxes will invert the relay state from normally

open to normally closed.

•Do Not Invert Failsafe: Placing a check mark in

the box will NOT invert the fail-safe when a relay is

inverted.

Advanced Settings

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MOUNTING ECHOPOD®

The sensor should always be mounted perpendicular to the liquid surface using the provided Viton®mounting

gasket. Make sure that there are no restrictions or obstacles in the path of the acoustic signal. For further

mounting information, please refer to the EchoPod®Manual at flowline.com.

EchoPod®has 1” NPT or G threads and requires care in fitting selection and mounting to reduce any coupling of the

ultrasonic signal to the mounting structure. The below fittings are recommended.

•Installation in Existing 2” Fittings: Use a LM52-1400 2”

thread x 1” thread adapter or a LM52-1410 2” slip x 1”

thread adapter. Note: Adapters with air gaps around the

1-inch threads are recommended.

•Installation in Plastic Tanks: Use the LM52-1890 1”

bulkhead fitting; or a larger bulkhead fitting such as the

LM52-2890 with a reducer bushing such as the LM52-

1400; or weld a plastic 1” half coupling to the tank top.

•Installation in Metal Tanks: Use the LM52-1890

bulkhead fitting; or a flange with a 1” riser such as the

LM52-1850 (where the threads are above the plane of

the flange); or a larger flange and add a reducer bushing

such as the LM52-1400. Note: Do not use a blind flange

with a tapped 1” thread. While installations directly into a

1”metal fitting are not recommended, acceptable results

may be obtained if the fitting is a half coupling and the

outer diameter of the coupling is tightly wrapped with

vinyl tape.

•Installation in Open Tanks or Sumps: Use Flowline's

LM50-1001-1 side mount bracket. Note: The bracket is

not designed for use with stand-pipes.

LM52-1400

LM52-1410

LM52-2890

LM52-1850

LM50-1001

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Mounting Guidelines

1. Never mount the sensor at an angle.

2. Liquid should never enter the sensor dead band.

3. Mount the sensor at least 2” from the side wall.

4. Never mount the sensor in a vacuum.

5. Do not obstruct the sensor beam width.

Stand-Pipe Installation

A stand-pipe may be used to dampen turbulence, separate surface foam from the point of measurement or

increase performance in heavy vapor. When mounting the sensor in a stand-pipe, the minimum diameter of

the pipe is 2”. Larger diameter pipes can be used. The pipe should be attached with a coupling and reducer

bushing. The pipe length should run the measurement span and the bottom of the pipe should remain

submerged at all times to prevent foam from entering the pipe. Cut the bottom end of the pipe at 45° and drill

a 1/4” pressure equalization hole high in the sensor’s dead band. Locate the stand-pipe away from pump

outlets and/or other sources of substantial turbulence which might cause the liquid in the pipe to oscillate.

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WIRING ECHOPOD®

After mounting the sensor, make the necessary electrical connections. A wiring diagram with specific

recommendations for the sensor’s configuration can be printed from the WebCal®program. A typical wiring

diagram is shown on the next page.

DL14, DL24 & DS14 Series

DL10 Series

DX10 Series

Red & Black: Red (Power) and Black (Return) leads are for connection to a 24 VDC power supply or to a 4-

20 mA loop power source (DL10, DL14 & DL24 series only). The Red and Black wires can be extended up to

1,000’ using a 22-gauge or larger wire; however do not extend the Green and White wires beyond 15’.

White & Green: White (TX) and Green (RX) leads are reserved for use with WebCal®and PodView®

communication and should not be connected during usage in the application. These wires should not be

connected to WebCal®while power is supplied from any source other than the USB®Fob. The maximum

cable distance between the computer and EchoPod®is 15’. Note: Never allow the White or Green wires to

touch any power supply.

Blue, Orange, Yellow, Purple & Brown (DL14, DL24 & DS14 Series only): Blue (Rly1), Orange (Rly2),

Yellow (Rly3) & Purple (Rly) wires are the relay contacts (normally open) from each of the relays respectively.

The Brown wire (Rly Com) is the common for all the relays. Relay selection is determined by the configuration

in WebCal®.

Note: EchoPod®uses latching relays. When power is removed to the sensor, the relays will remain in

their last state. Example: If the relay is energized, when power is removed, the relay will remain

in an energized state.

Blue & Brown (DX10 Series only): Use the Brown wire for the Frequency output. Use the Blue wire for the

Voltage output.

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