Model 1000S Digital Tank Gauge
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1. Use offsets only as a last resort Offsets are only recommended in rare citcumstances U TR4851 lt enter gt Turns ON termination resistor for ID Use this command to activate an internal termination resistor option to eliminate noise and reflections Use only on the last device on the 485 line U TR4850 lt enter gt Turns OFF termination resistor for ID Use this command to restore factory default setting of OFF to the termination resistor option CAUTION SEE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION BEFORE CONNECTING POWER TO TANK GAUGES DIGITAL TANK GAUGE MODEL 10005 Appendix B Wire Connections The Model 1000S Hardwired Tank Gauge operates on 12VDC Connecting more than 12VDC to a Hardwired Tank Gauge will result in permanent damage to the electronics Hardwired Connections Interestingly there is very little industry agreement on the correct usage of the A and B designations for Tx Rx Positive and Tx Rx Negative Always try switching A and B and cycling power when troubleshooting communications between the Tank Gauge and another device Green A RS 485 Tx Rx Positive White RS 485 Tx Rx Negative Black 12VDC Negative 12VDC Positive Blue Blue Discrete High Level Alarm Circuit Normally Closed Sealing Fittings To meet UL1203 standards for hazardous locations sealing fittings must be used USA Conduit runs must have a sealing fitting connec2. 9 Proto ol Settings 9 Modbus Registers 9 Appendix D USB to RS 485 Converter 10 Installing an Advanced Telemetrics USB to RS 485 Converter 10 Appendix E 11 Appendix F 12 Appendix G PUT TY 13 Appendix H Hardwired Troubleshooting Support 14 Appendix I Control 4 15 Revision Tracking This Manual may be revised periodically to incorporate new or updated information major change in content of the manual also changes the date and revision number of the manual which appears on the front cover Listed below are the dates and revisions of each change Page Revision Date 7 8 Updated Appendices December 2012 i Updated Cover Removed 1 Formatted Warnings n a Corrected Numbering March 2013 4 5 6 Clarified Procedures 2 Power Supply Specs Added June 2013 2 Power Supply Specs Modified July 2013 2 Environmental Conditions Added 2 Use Instructions Added 2 Warnings Added iv Contents Added August 2013 All Style Change All Clarification Simplification 2 NRTL Certification Clarified September 2013 11 Appendices added All Wireless Information Removed added to November 2013 separate Manual All Language Corrected for UL1203 July 2014
3. All Added Control Drawing and Language to Sept 2014 reflect addition of Junction Box DIGITAL TANK GAUGE MODEL 10005 S i Introduction This manual covers operation and installation instructions for the Model 10005 Digital Tank Gauge system by Advanced Telemetrics The Model 10005 is typically installed in above ground storage tanks for real time fluid level management System Description and Function he Advanced Telemetrics Model 1000S Digital Tank Gauge is comprised of a CPU that connects to an array of sensing devices that are sensitive to magnetic proximity The float or multiple floats ride on the outside of sealed stainless tubing with a sensing element on the inside of the enclosure The tube is sealed by means of a welded cap on the bottom of the tubing and a CPU head enclosure on the top The CPU head enclosute typically sits a few inches above the top of the tank with a junction box attached to make up connections to other gauges and a controller The gauge is sealed in the tank via a Q245 steel compression fitting and Viton O ring threaded into coupling entry into the storage tank The device tubing screws washers clips and cabling are 316L stainless steel Enclosures are 6061 T6 billet aluminum with double O ring seals Digital Tank Gauges ate designed to provide product level and water interface levels in inches as well as fluid temperature 7 Valuable information below the primary product float An op
4. 11 24 with a temperature in the tank of 74 degrees Fahrenheit 21 Repeat steps 18 through 20 for all the gauges on site 22 Once all Tank Gauges are renamed to desired scheme disconnect USB 485 converter and connect the user s controller to the 485 loop The Tank Gauges are now ready for use with user controller PLC Cycle power to the Tank Gauges as a final step DIGITAL TANK GAUGE MODEL 10005 Appendix A Serial Commands The following are the most commonly used commands for programming and querying the Tank Gauge Use all capital letters U IDT lt enter gt Changes Tank Gauge with ID to new ID U lt enter gt Returns product interface and temperature string for device ID Use ID 00 to query gauge with unknown ID all gauges respond to ID 00 Only use 00 with a single gauge on the line to avoid multiple gauges responding at once U SETUP lt enter gt Returns user entered setup information for device ID This command returns unit ID programmed number of sticks programmed number of floats programmed halls disabled for third float level offsets resistor status and other info U OL lt enter gt Sets offset for ID product total level as Substitute offset inches and thousandths for Use offsets only as a last resort Offsets are only recommended in rare citcumstances U OW lt enter gt Sets offset for ID water interface level as Substitute offset inches and thousandths for
5. and reliable converter for programming and troubleshooting Be wary of untested new converters they are notoriously unreliable Advanced Telemetrics offers an RS 485 converter assembly for communicating with the Digital Tank Gauges devices Contact Advanced Telemetrics at 800 382 1482 for more information The following instructions describe installation and pin out for the Advanced Telemetrics USB to RS 485 converter USB to RS 485 Converter pin out Connection ra Pole Data Output Full Duplex Half Duplex 1 RS 485 A Green 2 RS 485 B White Installing an Advanced Telemetrics USB to RS 485 Converter 1 Insert installation CD into CD ROM drive of PC 2 Plug USB 485 Converter into USB port of PC Laptop 3 Allow Windows to find install new hardware device If prompted to specify directory for driver files choose the CD ROM drive where installation CD is inserted 4 Test USB 485 Converter with Terminal Program and Tank Gauge use test clips and converter assembly to connect to Green White wires of Tank Gauge Supply 12VDC to Tank Gauge and use Terminal Program to initiate comms 10 Users are advised to download and use TeraTerm or PuTTY as instead of Hyperterminal as they are simpler to configure and navigate DIGITAL TANK GAUGE MODEL 10005 Appendix E Hyperterminal Hyperterminal is a terminal emulator that was bundled with Windows Vista and XP and old
6. the factory to assess device health Be sure to include all relevant location information device specs and serial number and technician company contact information After sending device health query to the email listed above feel free to contact Support at 505 635 1048 Issues can usually be identified and resolutions assessed within a few minutes of receipt of a troubleshooting email query 14 awing Control Dr Appendix 1 SENSOR TUBE LENGTH lt 25 6 CONTROL DRAWING MODEL 1000S WIRING MODEL 1000S ENCLOSURE SCREW 3 8 NET NEE HAZARDOUS AREA LOCATION 1 2 GUAT CLASS DIVISION 1 GROUPS C amp D CROUSE HINDS NON HAZARDOUS AREA PART ELE GUATI6 LOCATION A CONDUIT SEAL SHALL BE INSTALLED U S OR WITHIN 50MM OF ENCLOSURE CANADA UN SCELLEMENT DOIT TRE INSTALL MOINS DE 50MM DU BO TIER CANADA WIRING INSTALLATION MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE U S 18 NEC 70 ARTICLE 501 CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE PART 1 CEC CAN c22 1 OR LOCAL CODES AS APPLICABLE 15
7. 11 Appendix F TeraTerm TeraTerm is a free software implemented open source serial tool terminal emulator available for download online It is the recommended program unofficially for use with the Advanced Telemetrics Tank Gauges due to its simplicity and ease of configuration See http www auelectronics com forum index phprtopic 206 0 for mote information about TeraTerm and a link to download 1 2 Download TeraTerm When installing at the Select Components step de select everything except for TeraTerm and Macro Click Next and continue with installation Windows 7 users ignore C Windows Fonts error Click Finish and Launch TeraTerm Open a New Connection and select Serial Use the Port dropdown to select the serial port where the USB 485 converter is connected One of the benefits of TeraTerm is that the dropdown should automatically populate without the need to verify com port assignments in Control Panel Select Setup gt Terminal and check the box for Local Echo Select Setup gt Serial Port and select 9600 baud 8 data bits none Parity 1 stop bit and none flow control These settings should be default Select Setup gt Save Setup and name the setup Advanced Telemetrics 12 Appendix G PuTTY PuTTY is an SSH and telnet client developed originally by Simon Tatham for Windows It is open source software that is available with source c
8. 7 Slide the Interface Water Float onto the tubing with the label facing UP The Interface Water Float has a blue label and a plate on both ends DIGITAL TANK GAUGE MODEL 10005 8 Position the Tank Guard End Cap on the bottom of the tubing Use the Wear Safety hairpin clip to secure the End Cap in place Be mindful that the hairpin Glasses for step 8 clip can spring free if not installed correctly Verify that the hairpin clip is fastened tightly onto the tubing enclosure Part 2 Tank Gauge Installation Important Retain 9 Determine which side of gangway is closest to install the Stop Rings and port Position assembled sensor against side of tank gangway high level floats closest to install port All of the hardware on the tubing should while lowering be resting at the bottom of the tubing tubing into tank See Step 11 10 Lift tank gauge vertically hand over hand and position over install port Avoid contact of the floats against the side of the tank as the gauge is raised Position the End Cap over the install port 11 Have a partner hold onto the bottom Stop Ring as the tube Product Float and Water Float are lowered into tank Be mindful that the Product Float and Interface Float do not get stuck in the port as the gauge is lowered this could cause them to fall and break 12 Fasten the Stop Rings in their marked positions at the top of the tube The High Level Float should sit securely on the bottom Stop Ring I
9. Version ADVANCED TELEMETRICS Model 1000S Digital Tank Gauge Installation Guide and User Manual ADVANCED TELEMETRICS MODEL 1000S DIGITAL TANK GAUGE User Manual and Installation Guide 2013 Resource Production Co Inc 700 South Tucker Avenue Farmington NM 87401 Phone 800 382 1482 DIGITAL TANK GAUGE MODEL 10005 Contents Revision TRACKING ii 1 System Description and FUNCTION 1 Communication 1 Important Safety Information 2 Prior to Installation READ THIS 2 Installation Model 10005 3 SNIPPEA Tools for Installation 4 Procedures 4 Part 1 Installation 4 Part 2 Tank Gauge 5 Part 3 Programming 6 E ea e e I a 7 S na ComM seas Seat a kale 7 Appendix B Wire 8 Hardwired COnime Clon 8 Sealing 8 Appendix RS 485 amp 0
10. er versions of Windows but was removed from Windows 7 and 8 Users of Windows 7 or 8 are encouraged to download TeraTerm or PuTTY instead of Hyperterminal The following instructions will configure Hyperterminal to communicate with the Digital Tank Gauge 1 Open Hyperterminal and Open a new connection Name the connection Advanced Telemettics and click OK 2 In the Connect to window select the dropdown menu for Connect using and select the Comm Port ID that corresponds to the Comm Port where USB to RS485 converter is connected to PC 3 Com properties 9600 N 8 1 should appear in the info box on the bottom of the Hyperterminal window If they do the program is ready to communicate with the Digital Tank Gauges 4 If they do not and the info box says auto detect Click Disconnect Hang Up 5 Open File gt Properties gt Configure and select correct com settings Bits Per Second 9600 Parity None Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Click OK and exit the Configuration menu 6 Open File gt Properties go to Settings tab and click the ASCII Setup button 7 Check the boxes for Send line with line feeds and Echo typed characters locally 8 Click Call to open communication with Digital Tank Gauges 9 If the Com properties info box does not display 9600 N 8 1 and instead displays auto detect click Disconnect Hang Up and repeat step 5 and step 8
11. g screw 1 Tank Guard End Cap with Hairpin Clip DIGITAL TANK GAUGE MODEL 10005 Tools for Installation CAUTION The most important installation tools are an individual s Personal Protective Equipment Do not attempt installation without first PPE This includes FRCs Fall Harness Safety Glasses and Safety Toed Boots Footweat The following tools are recommended for installation 36 Aluminum Pipe Wrench gt 12 Channel Locks or Adjustable Wrench Phillips Screwdriver Personal Computer with terminal emulation program Some suggested programs include TeraTerm and Hyperterminal Reliable USB 485 Converter Beware of untested converters as many brand new converters are unreliable Procedures Hardwired Part 1 Installation Preparation 1 Rest Tank Gauge on a horizontal surface Open and unpack the boxed hardware kit 2 Slide the 4 1 bushing a few inches onto the bottom of the gauge tubing 3 Slide one Stop Ring onto the gauge tubing without tightening the set screw 4 Slide the High Level Float onto the tubing with the float plate facing UP The HL Float has a red label and an attached test cable that runs through the 4 1 Bushing 5 Slide the second Stop Ring onto the tubing without tightening the set screw 6 Slide the Product Float onto the tubing with the float plate facing UP The Product float has a green label and is the largest float by volume
12. hat is described in this manual In case of malfunction please contact the factory Use only with an NRTL listed limited power supply The Model 1000S operates on 12VDC not to exceed 14VDC Examine diagrams showing typical Digital Tank Gauge installation procedures and determine probable install port locations as well as cable and conduit runs Consult installation instructions before determining temperature rating of cable to be connected to terminals The system must be installed following the current national electric code NEC guidelines all local interpretations thereof and applicable state and local electrical codes Determine location of electrical distribution and breakers Keep electrical breakers locked off during installation Technicians are responsible for following all safety rules and regulations required by their employer and or the owner or leaseholder of the installation site These include but are not limited to safety requirements for working in hydrogen sulfide gas environments and static electricity spark sensitive environments Always weat approved FRC hard hat and safety glasses when handling this equipment Any unauthorized parts used in the Digital Tank Gauge system or any modifications made to the equipment will nullify the Limited Warranty Advanced Telemetrics will not be responsible for any liability claims regarding the performance of modified units Inspect Digital Tank Gauge and related packages for any sign
13. ode and developed supported by volunteers Putty exe is available for download here http www chiark oreenend org uk sgtatham putty download html 1 Download and install PuTTY 2 Run the PuTTY client putty exe 3 Select the bubble for Serial In the Serial line box select COM port where USB RS485 converter is connected Enter 9600 in the Speed box 4 On the Category tree select Terminal 5 Check the boxes for Auto wrap mode initially on Implicit CR in every LF Implicit LF in every and Use background color to erase screen 6 Check the Force on box for Local echo 7 On the Category tree select Session 8 to the Saved Sessions box and enter Advanced Telemetrics and click Save to save the profile settings under Advanced Telemetrics This will be the profile to load each time PuTTY is used 9 Remember to select COM port number each time PuTTY is used Note COM port numbers can change each time USB 485 converter is attached to PC determine the COM port number where USB RS485 converter is plugged in open the Start Menu right click My Computer click Manage click Device Manager click the dropdown arrow for Ports COM and LPT This will display all attached devices and their ports 10 Click Open to open the saved Advanced Telemetrics connection 13 Appendix H Hardwired Troubleshooting Support Do not under any circums
14. s of shipping damage Contact shipping company if any damage is noticed Ensure that all factory supplied components ate accounted for by comparing packing slip to contents received DIGITAL TANK GAUGE MODEL 10005 Installation Model 1000S The following sections describe parts tools and preparations and procedures for installing the 1000S Digital Tank Gauge Please Note These instructions include descriptions and steps for a gauge which includes the HLS 3 Float Option upgrade If sensors were ordered without this upgrade ignore parts and steps related to Stop Rings markings High Level float and test cable Parts labeled with are included with the HLS 3 Float Option Upgrade only Shipped Parts The Model 1000S ships in two parts the sensor assembly and the boxed hardware kit Check that received shipment is complete and that no parts are missing Contact the factory if there are missing parts Tank Gauge Includes 1 Sensing Array Enclosure the gauge 1 Compression Fitting on tube with Viton O ring 2 Pairs of Tube Markings indicating Stop Ring positioning 1 Wire Protector covering gauge wiring Boxed Hardware Kit Includes 1 High level Float attached to Test Cable and 4 1 Bushing 1 Product Float 1 Interface Water Float 1 4 1 Reducer Bushing 1 Explosion Proof Junction Box including 3 8ths to 1 2 fitting 2 Stop Rings including washer and tightenin
15. t is important to verify Stop Ring positioning is correct for the high level alarm to function properly 13 Lower the sensor until it is resting on the bottom of the tank The sensor must be touching the bottom of the tank for readings to be accurate Use pipe wrench to tighten 4 1 compression fitting and use adjustable wrench to tighten 1 fitting 14 Pull up on the stainless High Level Test Cable to ensure High Level Float is free to move up and down between the Stop Rings Tighten the small hex plug where the Test Cable comes out of the 4 1 to create a seal around the cable after testing is complete 15 Remove the thread protector from the Head Enclosure on the Tank Gauge and attach the Junction Box from the Hardware Kit Wrench tighten the swivel fitting between enclosures but do not over tighten Avoid pinching damaging Head Enclosure wiring when attaching the Junction Box to the swivel fitting DIGITAL TANK GAUGE MODEL 10005 A Warning 16 Leave the Tank Gauge unpowered until Step 18 See Appendix B for Temperature of description of connections and sealing fitting requirements metal surfaces and enclosures can reach temperatures of 185F 85C and 17 Repeat steps 1 16 for all gauges on site leaving all unpowered above Use Part 3 Programming appropriately rated Use a trusted USB RS485 converter to connect PC to the Tank Gauge RS485 line wire to make up at the control box A Tx Rx Pos Green and B Tx R
16. tances remove the head cap from the head of the gauge unless it is with express factory approval Always verify that there is only one MODBUS master device on the RS485 line at any given time To communicate with a Digital Tank Gauge or Gauges using a computer and serial tool be sure to disconnect any PLC or RTU from the 485 line to avoid communication conflicts The Digital Tank Gauge switches automatically between MODBUS ASCH MODBUS RTU or TANK GAUGE ASCII serial commands listed in Appendix A Only one language at a time can be used Always verify correct wiring and junction box connections ate secure Cycle power to the Tank Gauge s any time RS485 wiring configurations are adjusted or changed Current draw of a healthy unit should start up around 16mA for 4 seconds and then settle around 23 24mA For issues involving incorrect current draw contact the factory before proceeding High level switches are custom set at the factory Do not attempt to adjust high level switch location without contacting the factory Failure to correctly adjust float position switch position and sensor programming will result in a major unit failure Troubleshooting Queries Contact the Factory If readings are incorrect or inconsistent use SETUP RAWHALL and RAWHALLF commands See Appendix A and device responses into a text file for reference The text file can be emailed to support advancedtelemetrics net for review by
17. ted within 18 inches of the enclosure Canada A seal shall be installed within 50 millimeters of the enclosure Un scellement doit etre installe a moins de 50 millimetres du boitier A control drawing is included in this manual at the end of the document See Appendix I for the control drawing showing enclosure connections and sealing fittings DIGITAL TANK GAUGE MODEL 10005 Appendix RS 485 amp MODBUS The Model 1000S Digital Tank gauge switches automatically between MODBUS ASCII MODBUS RTU and Tank Gauge ASCII protocols Only one protocol can be used at a time Always disconnect RTU PLC Controller from RS 485 line before attempting to communicate with Tank Gauges using a PC for programming or troubleshooting Protocol Settings The default data settings for communicating with the Tank Gauges and Master Radio are listed below Baud Rate 9600 Parity None Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 Modbus Registers Function Code 03 Holding Registers Data Type Floating Point Byte Order Word Swapped 0001 0002 40001 40002 Product Total Level in Inches 0003 0004 40003 40004 Water Interface Level in Inches 0005 0006 40005 40006 Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit Tank Gauges use Half Duplex RS 485 DIGITAL TANK GAUGE MODEL 10005 Appendix D USB to RS 485 Converter An RS 485 to Serial converter is needed to communicate with a Tank Gauge or multiple Tank Gauges with a PC Use a tested
18. tional 3 float provides Safety information a high level alarm circuit that is discrete and fully independent from the sensing array ICON KEY Communication The Model 10005 Digital Tank Gauges communicate via RS485 and switch automatically between protocols The supported communication protocols are Tank Gauge ASCII MODBUS ASCII or MODBUS RTU Each gauge responds to a programmable unique MODBUS address Details on protocols and a list of commands are in the appendices DIGITAL TANK GAUGE MODEL 10005 Important Safety Information The Model 1000S Digital Tank Gauge is NRTL certified explosion proof for use in hazardous environments Class 1 Division 1 Groups C and D in accordance with UL1203 UL 61010 1 CSA C22 2 No 30 and CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 If the equipment is not used in the manner specified by the c US manufacturer the protections provided by the equipment may be E113578 impaired Prior to Installation READ THIS FIRST CAUTION A POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD EXISTS Electricity and High Voltage exists in and is potentially supplied to the Digital Tank Gauge Metal surfaces on the equipment may become excessively hot in direct sunlight or excessively cold in freezing temperatures Maximum operational altitude is 30 000ft Pollution degree 4 Operating temperature 25C to 85C For use in wet locations do not remove enclosure caps There are no serviceable or maintainable parts on this equipment beyond w
19. x Neg White connection with Tank Gauges Verify that there are no additional 485 signals on the line no polls queries from RTU PLC or app cards modules The gauge will not respond if there are multiple conflicting query sources are on the 485 line 18 Connect 12VDC to the first gauge for renaming Connecting power to one gauge at a time is the best way to avoid addressing conflicts The factory default MODBUS address can be found on the headcap For more 19 In any terminal program use the U IDT information on command to address the gauge as required Substitute the first with terminal program the starting default MODBUS address of the gauge and substitute the setup see second with the ending desired MODBUS address Appendices Example Entering U0O1IDT22 and pressing lt enter gt changes the tank gauge address of unit ID 01 to ID 22 The newly renamed unit 22 will respond with U22NewIDTankYOk 20 Use a query command to confirm communication at the control box for the renamed gauge Use U and press lt enter gt using the MODBUS address in place of Look for a response from the gauge to confirm new MODBUS address Example Entering U22 and pressing lt enter gt will return the gauging information for tank gauge address 22 The returned data string will appear like this U22D219 53D011 24FO074EQ000W0000C7141 This indicates a product total level of 219 53 and a water interface level of
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