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1. e The number 2345 may be entered as any of the following i 2 ES 4 5 6 7 ES ao aa a2 as aa 72 13 4 5 J l d j 2 J 3 l 4 5 12 3 4 5 Use country code and an operator prefix as appropriate in your network It is your responsibility to insert the correct destination phone number as phone number schemes vary world wide Distance units and value to display Either meter or feet may be selected for the distance unit This selection defines the complete unit system being used by the Gauger Selecting meter as your distance unit implies the Metric unit system Selecting feet as your distance unit implies the Imperial US American unit system Distance units can only be modified with the PC configuration tool with the command UNT The Gauger built in display may be configured to display different variables Distance and level may always be selected as the variable to be displayed When tank shape and dimensions are defined the Gauger may also be set to display volume of the target Volume display may be turned on with the PC configuration tool using the VAL command Distance or level may be set from the keypad or from the PC configuration tool GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 78 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 79 of 126 May 2014 R
2. Please choose your search and installation options a V The file usbser sys on Windows Install CD is needed c E i 5 Use the check boxes below to limit or expand the default search which includes local paths and removable media The best driver found will be installed Cancel TF Search removable media floppy CD ROM IV Include this location in the search C Solidat drivers xp X Browse Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver from a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose will be the best match for your hardware Type the path where the file is located and then click OK Copy files from C Solidat drivers x Browse a Hardware Installation Found New Hardware Wi Completing the Found New A The software you are installing for this hardware Hardware Wizard AT91 USB to Serial Converter The wizard has finished installing the software for 7 AT91 USB to Serial Converter e has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly ends that you stop this installation now and it t the hardware vendor for software that has Choose Continue Windows Logo testing Anyway Cli
3. Upgrade new firmware Firmware upgrade Select new firmware file Burning status Uploading chunk 69 Burning progress Gana dy Connected S W Yer G_US Y01 91 050310 Be patient If you do not see the bar starting or if the bar has stopped moving just wait If you disconnect the Gauger while in the middle of the upgrade process the internal software may be impaired and may require returning to the factory If the bar has not started or has stopped wait for at least 20 minutes before reconnecting and restarting the process f Wait for the upgrade process to complete The process is complete when you see the following window Firmare upgrade xj Firmware is upgraded Please restart the Gauger g Click OK shut down the application click on communication tab then exit disconnect the Gauger from PC and turn off power supply as applicable Then reconnect the Gauger to the PC and reconnect power supply as required h Use HyperTerminal as described in Chapter V to send the following commands to the Gauger SDTP xxxS where xxx is 75 or 751 or 50 or some other parameter as instructed by the manufacturer then SRSD which will set the Gauger to its default values GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 63 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 VI 5 Troubleshooting the firmware upgrade process Symptom Recommendation Installing Upgrade Tool Installation of the upgrade tool halts
4. User Manual of GaugerGSM and Gauger485 A RRA Oz N LD A t oO s SNE a 1 y Se i You Can Measure the Solid Benefits Notices and safety guidelines This manual is a detailed technical guide for GaugerGSM GaugerGPS and Gauger485 level sensors Some information in this manual refers to Gauger420 and cannot be applied to other Gauger models The manual is published under the following conditions and restrictions e Some features are firmware hardware model or version dependent These features are described in the user manual but will not apply to all Gauger sensors In case of doubt the user should verify which features apply e Information included in this manual is subject to change without notice Information in the manual may contain inaccuracies Specifications are based on laboratory test results which are performed under tightly controlled environment Field performance may vary from laboratory test results We always welcome suggestions and recommendations from the users of our manuals e Gauger sensors must be installed connected and operated in accordance with the instructions of this manual and with certification requirements as applicable Specific local regulations may also apply e Installation and use of Gauger models that are rated for use in explosive atmosphere must closely follow the instructions detailed in the proper section for this model type e Do not open or disassemble Gauger sensor
5. 5 1 SFILTNS Ignore intermittent echoes O Do not ignore any echo 1 Ignore only short echoes 20 Ignore long duration echoes 5 2 SFACT XS Handles range harmonics X 3 5 5 3 SMIXN Averaging process O Light average 4 100 Heavy average 5 4 S ZONES 6 Interfaces and alerts 6 1 Gauger420 only 6 1 1 1 STWOW X Y 20 N M Configuring 4 20 output for LEVEL or FLOW or VOLUME or DISTANCE X Level flow volume distance at 4mA Y Level flow volume distance at 20mA N 0 set 4 20 for level N 1 set 4 20 for flow N 2 set 4 20 for volume N 3 set 4 20 for distance M 0 error is 3 6mA M 1 error is 22mA M 2 error is hold last value M 3 error is nearby 3 6mA or 22mA 4 20 Communications O Distance 1 Level 2 Volume 3 Temperature 4 Distance 5 Level 6 Volume 7 Flow 8 Flow M 0 15 HART device N 1 HART enable 0 HART disable 6 1 1 2 STWOW 0 0 Z 4 M Configuring 4 20 output for fixed current 4 lt Z lt 20 is fixed current 4 20 Communications M 0 3 see above 6 1 2 SHART P S T Q N M P S T Q are PV SV TV QV HART Communications 6 2 GaugerGSM only communications 6 2 1 SSMSTN SMS GPRS message periodicity in O no periodic messages GSM reporting interval seconds 60 lt N lt 3999999 N 1800 60 is version dependent 6 2 2 SSTELNS Add time stamp to GPRS messages N is N 14 character word Each character is a GaugerGSM 485 User Manual pag
6. ThinkPad Modem V 3 2 6 In the next window COM properties port settings set the parameters as described below comz Properties A Port Settings Bits per second y Data bits e y Parity none y Stop bits 1 y Elow control Hardware y Restore Defaults cece a GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 42 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 V 3 2 7 Now you should see the HyperTerminal screen V 3 2 8 Select the File tab on the top left side and choose properties then settings and set the parameters as described below ddd Properties GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 43 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 V 3 2 9 Now press on ASCII setup bottom right side and set the parameters as described below m ASCII Sending V Send line ends with line feeds V Echo typed characters locally Line delay 200 milliseconds Character delay 100 milliseconds M ASCII Receivin sal Force incoming data to 7 bit ASCII J Wrap lines that exceed terminal width Cancel Especially note the Line Delay and the Character delay which are not the default values of HyperTerminal Note When using the USB port for local serial data monitoring see appropriate chapter you should return to the default values of the screen above and specifically uncheck Append line feeds to incoming line ends And vice versa if you revert
7. The modem is of the quad band GSM type and cannot be used with other cellular standards An antenna is connected internally within the GaugerGSM A SIM card must be inserted into GaugerGSM The SIM card must adhere to the instructions provided in the installation chapter Carefully read and comply with these instructions Contact alert GaugerGSM only Contact alert identifies a change of an external On Off state and transmits an SMS GPRS alert to report the event The Contact alert does not affect other SMS GPRS message types which are initiated by GaugerGSM This feature is applicable for firmware versions 1 94 and above The On Off states identified by GaugerGSM are OPEN SHORT between pins 5 and pin 4 Ground on GaugerGSM connection board A change in state is reported only if the new state persists for more than 10 seconds No SMS is transmitted if the state toggles for less than 10 seconds A change to OPEN state is reported by a standard SMS message with status field 9 last field in the SMS message A change to SHORT state is reported by a standard SMS message with status field 8 At GaugerGSM turn on a special message is transmitted to report the initial contact state with 9 designating an OPEN state and 8 designating a SHORT state Correction for time of day GaugerGSM 485 only GaugerGSM may be set to correct distance measurement which are correlated to time of day For example tank shapes may slightly d
8. 0 1 2 Value numerical value Direction 0 1 Hysteresis numerical value The following truth table summarizes options Mode Value Direction Hysteresis Theft Previous New relay state 0 xX Xx xX Xx Xx Open 1 v 1 h xX X IF reading gt v then close 1 v 1 h xX short IF reading gt v h then open 1 v 0 h X X IF reading gt v then open 1 v 0 h x open IF reading lt v h then close 2 xX 1 xX No xX open 2 X 1 X Yes X close 2 X 0 X No X close 2 xX 0 xX Yes xX Open X designates not important in this table GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 108 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Reset and operating hours GaugerGSM 485 may be reset to their factory defaults This operation may be performed from the keypad or from the PC configuration tool command RSD Once executed the Gauger will return to the state as delivered from the factory GaugerGSM 485 may also be reset to restart without any change in the pre configured parameters command RST GaugerGSM 485 keeps track of two counters for measuring operating hours e Non resettable counter Odometer principle e Resettable counter Trip meter principle The non resettable counter displays the total hours of operation since the system is out of the factory This counter aids both manufacturer and user in keeping track of specific GaugerGSM 485 history The resettable counter displays the total hours
9. If you are using an EX rated model carefully read and then implement the special instructions related to EX rated models Consult with the reference guide chapter The chapter is arranged alphabetically and you can quickly find all terms in the Table of Contents connections measurements and simple Lessons UM chapters 1 1 Parts 1 2 1 3 1 2 Specifications 1 4 1 3 Basic measurement concepts IX Application 2 1 Connecting power supply 11 6 2 2 Measuring distance 111 IV 2 2 3 Measuring level IV 2 2 4 Transmitting SMS to cellular phone IV 3 3 1 USB connection of PC to GaugerGSM VIII 3 2 USB setup commands V 3 3 Measuring volume V 5 2 V 5 3 3 4 Wired monitoring VII 4 1 Open channel flow V 5 2 4 2 GPRS V 5 2 IX GPRS 4 3 PTS and battery pack 11 7 V 5 2 4 4 Alert events V 5 2 4 5Firmware upgrade tool VI 5 1 Log amp Forward L amp F 5 2 Site Monitoring Center SMC page 14 of 126 User Manual of L amp F User Manual of SMC May 2014 Rev 4 4 ll Physical and electrical installation guidelines This chapter is a list of guidelines for proper physical installation of GaugerGSM 485 on tanks including electrical connections Always ensure that GaugerGSM 485 is installed in an area that meets the stated ratings of the product including temperature and technical specifications If you are using an EX rated GaugerGSM model read also the special instructions sections related to EX rated models The final section is a s
10. Terminal Terminal types v ec Stahl 9001 01 280 280 101 24 20 to 50 28 111 100 3 DC In SMS or 4 DC IN GPRS Stahl 9001 01 199 390 101 16 20to 60 19 9 57 100 3 DC In SMS 4 DC IN only MTL 7729P 24 20 to 60 28 167 170 3 DC In SMS DC IN only With current limit The polarity in the GaugerGSM 485 side is insignificant Connectivity diagram with external power supply and barrier Hazardous area GaugerGSM aama terminal Barrier DC In Non hazardous area Pawer Supply Figure 13 Electrical feeding scheme for external power supply 11 9 3 3 Electrical noise filtering Electrical noise filtering may be achieved by grounding the earth screw on the Gauger 11 9 4 Special instructions for the use of an EX rated PTS and battery pack The following instructions apply to the Battery pack and PTS covered by certificate numbers IECEx SIR 10 0112X and SIRA 10ATEX2236X Rating of items is II 2G Ex ib IIB T3 162 C Gb Ta 30 C to 70 C GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 27 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 e This equipment may be used in zones 1 and 2 with flammable gases Use only a complete set of new Tadiran TL 5930 cells which are rated individually as intrinsically safe Certified battery packs are for 3 or 4 cells e The equipment is to be installed by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the applicable code of practice typica
11. any system communicating over GPRS network Server name IP address and port number are entities characterizing the server The server may be a web server or some other application server provided by third parties When using the manufacturer GaugerNET server IP address and port number are provided by the manufacturer GaugerGSM transmits two message types e Periodic e Alerts For each message GaugerGSM acts as a TCP client and opens a TCP socket session to the Server The Gauger then sends a message and may or may not disconnect the socket session Failed connections force retries The number of retries depends on the importance of the message e g periodic message is less important than an alert message Periodic and Alert messages are similar to SMS messages except that the GaugerGSM name is appended as the first field in the message See section GPRS message format GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 85 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GPRS Message Format GaugerGSM only GPRS data is transmitted as textual ASCII messages The message consists of several data fields separated by a comma Several formats are available depending on GaugerGSM configuration For each format the interpretation of the fields is fixed The following table defines fields which recur in all or most of the message formats Field Description Format Units N Friendly name lt 30 characters D Measu
12. firmware upgrades field monitoring and remote setup Details about firmware upgrade are provided in the chapter Firmware upgrade USB is supported in EX models but is not allowed for use when installed in explosive areas 11 6 9 Summary of Data Pins Pin Non EX EX Models Previous models Comments Models 1 RelayA Relay A Relay A Relay A operation defined by USB command RLY Relay COM Relay COM Relay COM 3 Input contact Relay B Relay B Relay B is complementary to relay A GND is second pin for Input Contact 4 GND GND GND Data pins COM 5 Thermistor Thermistor Input contact GND is second pin 6 RS485 A RS485 A RS485 A Thermistor 7 RS485 B RS485 B RS485 B Thermistor 11 6 10 Limitations to the use of RS485 In some configurations RS485 is applied for internal application and cannot be deployed by the user This applies to a configuration where PTS is deployed and the Gauger controls the PTS through the RS485 interface This also applies to GaugerGPS where the GPS receiver is connected to the Gauger through the RS485 interface the GPS protocol is GPGLL at 4800 bps interface and one message per 3 seconds 11 6 11 External GPS connections follow the instructions of PTS connections in the next section 11 7 Battery operation and PTS GaugerGSM supports low power mode for extended external battery lifetime This mode of operation requires the external Programmable Timer S
13. lt EMP FUL When representing Distance reverse Level FUL lt Distance represented by 4mA lt Distance represented by 20mA lt EMP When representing Volume 0 lt Volume represented by 4mA lt Volume represented by 20mA lt Volume at level of EMP FUL For American units Applicable to items Interdependencies EMP FUL NBD FBD 0 50 lt NBD lt FUL lt EMP lt FBD lt 26 00 2 TWOW When representing Level Gauger420 O lt Level represented by 4mA lt Level represented by 20mA lt EMP FUL only When representing Distance reverse Level FUL lt Distance represented by 4mA lt Distance represented by 20mA lt EMP When representing Volume 0 lt Volume represented by 4mA lt Volume represented by 20mA lt Volume at level of EMP FUL Similar interdependencies apply to GaugerGSM in accordance with the specification limits GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 93 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 94 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Logger Operation GaugerGSM only Logger operation can be activated if PTS is active at all zones SPTS 1 or in some zones SPTS OS GaugerGSM logger operation allows limited storage of measurement points before transmission of a GSM burst Logger operation requires use of PTS Two measurements elements are logged at each wakeup and transmitted in a later burst One element is level and
14. 2 SFUL X Distance sensor to full 0 150 lt X lt 8 000 US 0 50 lt X lt 26 00 Application Dimensions 3 3 SEMP XS Distance sensor to empty 0 150 lt X lt 8 000 US 0 50 lt X lt 26 00 Application Dimensions Volume and Open Channel Flow Settings 3 4 1 SCUB X Y Cubic tank volume X width Y Horizontal 0 01 lt X lt 99 99 US 0 01 lt X lt 299 99 Volume measurement depth 0 01 lt Y lt 99 99 US 0 01 lt X lt 299 99 3 4 2 SCYLV X Y Z Vertical cylindrical tank X Height EMP 0 01 lt X lt 99 99 US 0 01 lt X lt 299 99 Volume measurement Y Diameter Z Breadth of bottom 0 01 lt Y lt 99 99 US 0 01 lt Y lt 299 99 0 lt Z lt 10 0 US 0 lt Z lt 29 9 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 50 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 3 4 3 SCYLH X Y Z Horizontal cylindrical tank X Length 0 01 lt X lt 99 99 US 0 01 lt X lt 299 99 Volume measurement Y Diameter Z Breadth of curved sides 0 01 lt Y lt 99 99 US 0 01 lt Y lt 299 99 0 lt Z lt 10 0 US 0 lt Z lt 29 9 3 5 1 STBLN X Y Mapping table N index X Level N 1 32 Mapping Table Y Mapped value volume or flow O lt X lt max value in cm or inches For 75KHZ 785cm or 314 inches For volume enable with TVOL For flow enable with OCF 99 3 5 2 SSTBLN Show mapping table N of entries If N is N 1 32 Mapping Table omitted all 32 values are displayed 3 5 3 STVOL K MS Volume based on mapping table vo
15. Gauger and the GND point of the RS485 adapter GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 61 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 VI Firmware upgrade tool VI 1 Introduction Gauger firmware can be upgraded in the field The upgrade procedure takes less than 5 minutes but should be done carefully to avoid damage to the system This feature is useful for adding new features to your Gauger system and for fixing bugs Perform firmware upgrade only when authorized to do so by the manufacturer or re seller While upgrading a Gauger record your steps and also record any messages that appear on screen This will aid in troubleshooting a defective upgrade process Most of stored settings will usually not be lost when upgrading the firmware Verify with the command SSTAT OS Use only the updated firmware provided by the manufacturer or re seller VI 2 You will need a PC equipped with Windows 7 or Windows 8 b Gauger USB driver installed in the PC If you have not installed the driver yet skip to Chapter VIII install the driver and return to this chapter c Gauger unit wire connected to the PC and properly identified in the Device Manager as explained in Chapter VIII VI 3 Installation of Firmware Upgrade Tool and USB driver a Download Firmware Upgrade Tool from SolidAT website Browse to http www solidat com select support tab then software download tab click and save the item Firmware Upgrade Unzip files to y
16. Guide page 69 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 70 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Application dimensions and constraints a Basic dimensions e Distance e Distance to full level FULL e Level e Distance to empty level EMPTY e Dead zone e Maximum range e Full level e Near blocking distance NBD e Empty level e Far blocking distance FBD These variables are shown on the following figure along with the fundamental interdependency equation UA ji t dead zone t Near nnn blocking distance Full level Far blocking E distance Distance to empty level i Empty level 15 cm Dead Zone lt NBD lt Full lt Empty lt FBD lt Maximum range 8 meter Figure 21 Application dimensions for sensor 75KHz See also the section Interdependencies in this chapter GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 71 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 b Distance to empty level Distance to empty level is defined as the distance from the face of the sensor to the bottom most surface of the target ever to be measured For typical installation in tanks the bottom most surface is usually the floor of the tank GaugerGSM 485 75 supports a maximum range of 8 meters and the default value for distance to empty level is therefore 8 meters The user is cautioned however that the maximum practical range depends on target characteristics Range of 8 meters may be achieved with quiet li
17. Khafagi Venturi Flume X Flume width US12 lt X lt 160 cm Open Channel Flow cm N 0 Otherwise same as OCF 1 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 51 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 3 6 9 1 SOCF 10 N X Y Z MS Manning flow for circular pipes X Slope 0 001 lt X lt 1 000 0 001 lt Y lt 0 200 Open Channel Flow of pipe Y Roughness Z Pipe diameter 15 lt Z lt 900 US 6 lt Z lt 350 N units for diameter M Flow units Otherwise same as OCF 1 3 6 9 2 SOCF 11 N X Y Z M Manning flow for rectangular pipes 0 001 lt X lt 1 000 0 001 lt Y lt 0 200 Open Channel Flow X Slope of pipe Y Roughness Z Pipe 15 lt Z lt 900 US 6 lt Z lt 350 width N units for diameter M Flow Otherwise same as OCF 1 units 3 6 10 SOCF 99 N K M Flow based on mapping table flow Vs K 3 32 Open Channel Flow version dependent level N Unit system for Level K number Otherwise same as OCF 1 of table entries to use To be used with STBL 3 6 11 SOCFOS Disable previously defined OCF Open Channel Flow Advanced installation settings 3 7 SNBD X Set Near Blocking Distance 0 150 lt X lt 8 000 US 0 50 lt X lt 26 00 Application Dimensions 3 8 SFBDX Set Far Blocking Distance 0 150 lt X lt 8 000 US 0 01 lt X lt 26 00 Application Dimensions 4 1 1 SRATNS Filling tracking rate O Low rate 1 2 Mid rate Smeter min Filling Rate Depending on firmware version you may 3 4 High rate 10met
18. W NA NA NA In this message the following fields are included Field Description Format Units LAT Geodesic Latitude XXXX XXXXXX Deg 100 minutes N S Latitude North or South LON Geodesic Longitude XXXX XXXXXX Deg 100 minutes E W Longitude East or West e Format for GaugerGSM logger messages Logger messages low power mode with PTS are in the form N Tl XID lt Tave gt l X I X2 lz X3 se RSSI Vin 98 During logger operation two elements of information are logged within the Gauger One element is always Level and the second element is configurable and depends on the VAL settings Logger messages transmit the series of logged elements along with some averaged data over all wakeups In this message the following fields are included Field Description Format Units TI Time interval for logger XXX Minutes XID Identity of p logged data element 1 level 2 distance 3 volume 4 6 flow refill 70 74 flow refill 8 flow 9 totalization lt Tave gt Average temperature XX X Celsius or Fahrenheit la Level during wakeup k XX XXX Meter or feet Xk 20 logged data during wakeup k XX XXX As defined by XID GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 87 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GSM display status reports GaugerGSM only The following status reports may be displayed on the display Error indications Proper operation GSM REGISTRA
19. again and follow the instructions from step c above 3 You may need to repeat step f 1 and f 2 several times with PC reboot in between to get rid of the yellow sign g Windows 8 special guidelines Windows 8 enforces driver signature check which may fail with Gauger drivers The following procedure avoids driver signature check in Windows 8 The procedure may vary between different windows 8 versions Use the procedure after you understand the steps and you are sure no damage will be caused to your data 1 Shut off all open applications 2 Move mouse to bottom right of the screen to display Windows 8 Charms Bar 3 Select Settings the saw tooth wheel icon from the Charms Bar 4 Select Change PC Settings located at the bottom of the Charms Bar 5 Click General and scroll down at the right half of the screen to select Advanced Startup Reset Now 6 If applications are still open you may be prompt with a question Restart Anyway Handle as desired 7 Click Troubleshoot then click Advanced Options 8 Click Startup Settings then click Restart 9 Click item 7 after verifying that item 7 is indeed Disable driver signature enforcement 10 After reboot you should be able to install the drivers by following the standard instructions 11 This procedure is a one time process GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 68 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual IX Reference
20. and LPST are defined status field will follow LPST definitions M 1 Trigger is set for level 2 Trigger is set for volume 3 Trigger is set for distance O lt X lt 100 percent for first trigger Y and Z same but for second and third trigger optional GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 54 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 6 3 5 SALRT S T V W S Temperature and voltage alerts 30 lt S lt T lt 70 US 20 lt S lt T lt 158 Temperature crossing below S or above T 6 lt V lt W lt 35 will trigger an alert message Voltage T and S are in Celsius or Fahrenheit V and crossing below V or above W will trigger W are in Volts and alert message GaugerGSM only SMS 6 4 STEL1NS SMS destination number N 14 character word Each character isa Destination phone number digit or or or GaugerGSM only GPRS 6 5 1 SNAME AS Unique name for Gauger identification by A is up to 30 characters No spaces GPRS architecture server comma or are allowed 6 5 2 SGPRS Defining network and server U GPRS username W GPRS password GPRS architecture U W N A P S N APN A Server IP address or http name no spaces P Destination port 0 99999 U W and N should be enclosed by double quotes If username and or password are blank use GaugerGPS only GPS 6 6 SGPSN Activate or disable GPS read and transmit 1 Activate O Disable Special modes of o
21. and of Far Blocking Distance Level measurement 1 Check and clear out physical disturbances above the empty level displays Full level 2 If you are using an extension pipe increase NBD to a distance which is 2 3 continuously cm beyond the edge of the pipe Cellular related faults Line status 2 displays error messages such as registration fail or GSM SIM fail 1 Verify you have properly inserted a SIM card into GaugerGSM 2 Carefully walk through the SIM instructions in the installation chapter 3 Reposition your cellular antenna the cellular coverage may be weak in your area Line status 2 displays SMS or GPRS SENT but no SMS or GPRS received message is SMS 1 Verify the correctness of the destination phone number that you entered into GaugerGSM Review the rules for entering a phone number as described in this manual Remember it is your responsibility to enter a valid phone number GPRS 1 Verify the correctness of the IP address and port number that you configured with the aid of a PC Check that the server is up and running Line status 2 reports GSM is OK but no SMS GPRS 1 Check if the reporting interval you entered in the GaugerGSM is correct Notice that reporting interval is entered in seconds so that half an hour GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 125 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 messages are sent would be entered as 1800 and five minutes would be ent
22. echo scan by PC in the reference guide chapter to apply this feature at a later time The Gauger is now ready for measurements Parameters which are not determined during quick setup procedure will take their default value and may be modified later using the Advanced Setup menu Note Always verify then re verify that your basic settings are correct including distance to empty level distance to full level level or distance choice Most wrong readings originate from incorrect basic setup GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 37 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 IV 3 Advanced settings GaugerGSM 485 supports a set of advanced settings These settings are classified under three categories GSM Algorithm and Device state The following items may be modified under each category Category Sub menu items See section in reference guide Notes GSM Destination phone number Destination phone number Reporting interval GSM reporting interval Full and empty alerts 1 Enable 0 Disable Theft alerts Theft alerts 00 disable Refill alerts Refill alerts 00 disable Algorithm Far blocking distance Application dimensions amp constraints Near blocking distance Application dimensions amp constraints Filling rate Filling rate Temperature units Temperature sensors units and display Device state Reset to defaults Reset an
23. equipment shall only be cleaned with a damp cloth 1 9 5 Repair and maintenance for EX rated Gauger PTS and battery pack e The equipment is not intended to be repaired by the user Repair of this equipment shall only be carried out by the manufacturer Solid Applied Technologies Ltd or by a service company holding a dated authorization letter signed by the manufacturer for this equipment type and in accordance with the applicable code of practice Contact info solidaAT com for additional information regarding the repair of this product e Regular periodic inspection of the equipment should be performed by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the applicable code of practice e The inspector must ensure that the equipment related accessories and cables are all physically intact Any observed damage to the equipment or accessories or cables including any exposed wiring should be considered as fatal and prevent further use until repaired or replaced GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 28 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 e Ifthe equipment is likely to come into contact with aggressive substances e g solvents that may affect polymeric materials than it is the responsibility of the user to take suitable precautions that prevent the equipment from being adversely affected and to ensure that the type of protection is not compromised Unscheduled inspections should be performed whenever such events are suspected e The equipment sh
24. need any voice or browser capabilities in your cellular service Depending on your cellular operator you might be required to use a USIM card 11 8 2 Deactivate the SIM PIN code if the PIN code is active Deactivation is performed by inserting the SIM card into a cellular phone and following the instructions of the phone manufacturer PIN code configuration is usually found in your phone Settings Security Settings PIN Code Request or similar GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 22 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 11 8 3 Always test your SIM card before inserting into GaugerGSM Test the SIM card by inserting the card into a cellular phone and sending an SMS or browsing over GPRS Verify that no PIN code is required that the proper operator serves the cellular link and that the SMS GPRS browsing operate correctly 11 8 4 Turn off GaugerGSM Turn the GaugerGSM top cap anti clockwise and expose the electrical connections board Insert the SIM card into the proper slot as described in the following figure The SIM may be pulled out by pressing it downward again see LLL LU Figure 10 SIM Card 11 8 5 Aim GaugerGSM to proper target e g floor turn on GaugerGSM and closely observe the lower status line on the display status lines are explained in the operating instructions chapter measurement screen sub chapter You should observe the report GSM GPRS initializing for 30 60 seconds Then you should observe sev
25. such as tank height and may include additional parameters such as NBD FBD False echo scan and more For additional information read the section in the reference guide Application dimensions and constraints GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 16 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 11 2 Tank fitting GaugerGSM is equipped with a 1 5 BSP NPT 75 KHz or 2 0 BSP NPT 50 KHz or thread allowing two fitting options direct fitting in a threaded flange or fastened with a BSP NPT nut through a thread free flange Figure 5 Threaded flange left Thread free flange right For outdoor installations use a stable arm Firmly attach the sensor to the arm using a through hole and threaded nut Alternatively attach the sensor to a threaded hole which is built in the arm Always verify thread compatibility between GaugerGSM 485 and flange or nut Do not use excessive force when using threads Preferably tighten by hand only If you do use a wrench grip GaugerGSM 485 at the wrench grip surfaces only see figure GaugerGSM 485 parts and exert light force 11 3 Dead zone See reference guide Application dimensions and constraints A gap must be kept between the face of sensor and the topmost level of the target This gap must be at least the size of the specified dead zone If the target level passes the dead zone measurements may be unpredictable Therefore it is recommended to keep a margin gap between the expected t
26. the hazardous zone and the battery pack is in the non hazardous zone use the following connectivity diagram Hazardous area Non hazardous area GaugerGSM damama ierminal ary Enclosure Brown to DS In eo Yelow to OC In HA Aitita to DO Lb Groen to 043 Bhat do intemal Ground port screen opon Gauger t i GSM Brown fo TB Ydbwt TB Busto TB GND Figure 12 Electrical feeding scheme when crossing zones battery pack Note In the feeding scheme as defined right above the system meets the requirements for T4 11 9 3 2 External power supply with barriers With this option the equipment may reside in zones 0 1 or 2 For systems fed by an external power supply use a certified power current barrier Certified barriers are Stahl or MTL types as listed below or compatible with ATEX FM CANCELEC CSA or UL safety approval that complies with the following limitations Ui 28V li 170mA Pi 1 212W Ci 1nF Li 0 Install the barriers in accordance with the instructions provided by their manufacturers Use the barrier feeding scheme when electrical cables cross zones GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 26 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Table of certified barriers Nominal Operating Safety Parameters Interconnection For GSM Barrier Manufacturer and Part Power Temperature y message Us Rmin linax Barrier GaugerGSM number Supply Tanes v Q mA
27. the other element is the measurement variable as defined in the SVAL command value to display See GPRS Message Format Section or SMS Message Format Section for message structure details Logger operation is defined by two commands LPST and DLOG see details of each command in chapter V section V 5 2 When logger operation is turned on GaugerGSM is awakened by the PTS following a sleeping time as defined for each zone by the DLOG command The Gauger takes a measurement stores it locally and goes to sleep again The DLOG command also defines a logger depth for each zone Once the number of stored measurement points reaches logger depth a message is transmitted GPRS or SMS with all stored data A message is also transmitted at wake up time if a zone is crossed In the latter case the last measurement belonging to the new zone is also transmitted If GaugerGSM burst transmission cannot be accomplished the Gauger will re attempt transmissions for some time In this case a new measurement will be added to the storage while deleting the earliest measurement point if logger is full Logger data may be lost if logger is disabled or RSD command is executed Example SEMP 2 5 e Empty level is ata distance of 2 5 meters from sensor face SLPST 2 1 5 2 1 1 2 e Lower zone is defined from distance of 2 5 meter EMP to 1 5 meter from the sensor face e Mid zone is defined from a distance of 1 5 meters up to a distance of 1 meter f
28. to 0 2 Typical roughness coefficient for cement pipes is 0 013 Use on line engineering tables to estimate roughness coefficient of other materials GaugerGSM is setup for a specific flume weir or Manning circular pipe by using a USB command and in some cases configuration by menu See chapter Configuration with a PC GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 102 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 103 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 PTS configuration for battery operation GaugerGSM only The Programmable Timer Switch PTS is an external device for enabling low power mode of GaugerGSM This low power mode is required for battery based operations The PTS turns GaugerGSM 485 ON to take a measurement and in some cases to transmit the measured information Then the PTS turns GaugerGSM 485 OFF for another sleeping period GaugerGSM is then turned ON again and so on With this method a 20AH 12V battery can typically feed GaugerGSM for 1 3 years before replacement is needed Two different sleeping intervals may be programmed by the user long interval and short interval The sleeping interval in effect depends on the level being measured For example assume that a river overflows at a level of 2 0 meters and calm waters are defined at a level of 1 0 meter A very long sleeping interval e g 6 hours can be set for level measurement between O meters and 1 0 meters A shorter interval of 30 minutes can b
29. to configuration of GaugerGSM through the USB interface make sure to set the parameters of the screen above correctly V 3 2 10 Press OK and then OK again you are all set to configure GaugerGSM 485 V 3 3 Downloading a configuration file V3 3 1 From the HyperTerminal screen select transfer top right side tab and then select Send Text File V 3 3 2 Browse to the directory where you stored the configuration text file the one you prepared in the previous section and select that file Double click on the file to transmit it V 3 3 3 Alternatively you can key each configuration item line by line directly from the HyperTerminal screen As a quick test of this configuration key the following command SVAL 1 Watch GaugerGSM 485 integral display and verify that measured data is Level Now key the following command SVAL 2 Watch GaugerGSM 485 integral display and verify that measured data is Distance GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 44 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 V 4 Responses from GaugerGSM 485 V 4 1 Good response GaugerGSM 485 should reply with an OK response to each command accompanied by the command name In some cases the values that have been changed are also printed The next example shows five legal commands test Hyperterminal Edit View call Transfer Help FUL 0 25 OK FUL gt Connected 0 04 36 Auto detect 115200 S5 MJ 1 V 4 2 Erroneous responses GaugerGSM 485 will reply with
30. used outside this temperature range 11 9 2 EX wiring restrictions e The equipment is to be installed by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the applicable code of practice typically IEC EN 60079 14 e Setting up the Gauger Systems via USB should be performed outside the hazardous location e Use only interface accessories certified for this equipment If in doubt check with Solid Applied Technologies e For installations with an external thermistor option dependent use the thermistor provided by Solid Applied Technologies Connect green and white wires between DI1 and Com interfaces Do not allow incoming voltages e For installations with RS485 communication option dependent connect wire A inverting line to DI2 and wire B to DI3 interfaces non inverting line Incoming voltage should not exceed 5 88V Input power should not exceed 1 2W RS485 wiring requires an external barrier e For installations with digital inputs option dependent connect the positive lines between each one of DI1 DI2 and DI3 interfaces to Com interface Incoming voltage should not exceed 5 88V GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 24 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 e For installations with relay digital outputs connect the wires between NC NO and Com interfaces Incoming voltage should not exceed 30V e For installation with an external GSM antenna option dependent GaugerGSM only use the Antenna provided by Solid Applie
31. which is part of Windows XP and earlier versions HyperTerminal application can be copied to Windows 7 Similar applications may also be used Prior to using the HyperTerminal you must connect GaugerGSM 485 to the PC and install a USB Serial driver on the PC You can do that by following the instructions in the chapter USB driver installation on a PC Find out the COM port number that GaugerGSM 485 is using on the PC GaugerGSM 485 must be in the measurement screen during download procedure Two PC applications trying to access GaugerGSM 485 will conflict with each other Avoid having two such applications running at the same time GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 41 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 V 3 2 Launching and setting up HyperTerminal This section assumes you are using Windows XP Similar procedures apply to other operating systems V 3 2 1 Go to Start Menu and then Open Programs V 3 2 2 Open Accessories then Open Communications then Open HyperTerminal V 3 2 3 Press NO when asked about default telnet program V 3 2 4 When prompt for a name choose any name and press OK V 3 2 5 In the next window Connect to select the COM port that you intend to use for GaugerGSM This part is described in the next figure ConnectTo ere m abc Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Country region New Zealand 64 h Area code 111 Phone number Connect using ThinkPad Modem X
32. will be set to 20mA while the close targets will be set to 4mA For example zero level represents a far target and is recommended but not mandatory to be mapped to 20mA rather than 4mA Fixed current is applicable to applications where HART is being used to convey measurement data and there is no need for electrical current variances Fixed current is also applicable to applications where data is read directly from the display It is recommended to set fixed current at 16mA When set to a fixed current the current does not carrying any measurement information The current may represent one of the following process variables e Level e Distance e Volume e Flow e Fixed current GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 121 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 An error state for example echo is lost for at least 3 minutes may be represented by one of the following electrical currents e 22mA e 3 6mA or 3 8mA in some models e Holding the most recent good value e 3 6mA or 22mA the one nearest to the most recent legal value Pressing any keypad button will cause the current to jump 22mA regardless of the 4 20 error settings The current will return to represent measurement as soon as the device resumes normal measurement Setup may be performed using the keypad or by PC configuration Each is described in the appropriate chapter of this user manual The reader is further advised to review the interdependencies section in the PC confi
33. 014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 57 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 V 6 Useful examples Command order should preferably follow the order presented in the table above V 6 1 Basic setup SRSD Reset to factory defaults SUNT 15 Unit system is Metric SFUL 0 15 Distance to full is 0 15 m SEMP 7 25 Distance to empty is 7 2 m SAPP 05 High power SVAL15 Display LEVEL SRST Reset the Gauger after setup V 6 2 Advanced setup SRSD Reset to factory defaults SUNT 15 Unit system is metric STMP 35 Temperature unit is Celsius SSNS OS Temperature sensor is the internal SEMP 5 35 Distance to empty is 5 3 m SCYLV 5 0 2 0 0 0 Tank is vertical cylindrical height 5m diameter 2m straight bottom SNBD 0 45 Near blocking distance is 0 4 m SFBD 5 45 Far blocking distance is 5 4 m SRAT 35S Fast tracking 10m min SVAL 3 Display VOLUME SSMST 1800 Interval between messages is 30 minutes SDATA26 SMS messages SARF 8 0 25 Refill alerts ON for minimum refill of 8 mm during 2 minutes SAFE 1 Empty and Full event alerts are on SATF 4 05 Theft alerts ON and for rate above 4 per minute STEL1 49 25 4678911 Cell phone destination is 49 25 4678911 SLPST 60 6 10 3 1 1 Low power timer is ON Low level sleep time of 60 minutes when the distance to target above empty level but and longer than 6 meters High
34. 4 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 81 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 False echo scan by PC False echo scan by PC is a procedure for identifying and extracting fixed obstructions that may mask proper measurement Perform a false echo scan when obstructions are nearby the target or sensor Preferably false echo scan should be performed when the tank is empty Follow these steps 1 Install the Gauger at its intended location Perform command RSD RSD does not erase existing FES results 2 Perform command FES and wait for a few seconds HyperTerminal should display a list of echoes Each echo is presented by one line displaying its distance and status Status may be 0 or 1 O refers to a legitimate echo and 1 refers to a false echo 3 Select an echo that represents an obstruction Find the index of this echo by counting the list of echo lines The index of the echo on the first line is 1 the index of the echo on the second line is 2 and so on Perform the command FES X where X is the index 4 Perform the USB command RST 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 if necessary to define false echoes By the end of this procedure the Gauger should ignore echoes which were defined as false Filling Rate Filling rate allows you to tune the tracking of Gauger to fast moving targets You should increase the filling rate figure if your target fills up or drains down rapidly Always use the lowest possibl
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36. 5KHZ or 50 KHz and is robust in noisy conditions The sensor is made of PVDF providing good chemical resistance to corrosive targets The enclosure is sealed to IP68 GaugerGSM 485 is fed from 8 33VDC power The system may be fed by an external battery pack A low power mode is available for using batteries and requires the use of a Programmable Timer Switch PTS GaugerGSM 485 is equipped with a large graphic display and keypad allowing a simple wizard driven setup of the system The keypad and display allow configuration of many GaugerGSM 485 configuration parameters Complete setup of all GaugerGSM 485 parameters can be executed using a USB equipped PC or laptop This method of configuration supports rapid cloning of many GaugerGSM 485 systems GaugerGSM transmits measurement information to a predefined destination Two options are available GPRS data to a web based monitoring center or SMS to one destination Reporting interval is user programmable The system also identifies and transmits an alert in events such as full and empty situations The system can be programmed to identify and alert for rapid changes of level indicating theft and refuel quantities The system can also transmit On Off contact state information Gauger485 sends the measured data over RS485 wires or over a USB interface to a PC The protocol is character based This user manual is intended for operators of GaugerGSM 485 The manual covers system description instal
37. 85 systems to connect to one GaugerGSM system which acts as a transmitter for data collected from Gauger485 systems The USB command MBS defines which system is the master and which is a slaved unit It further defines the total number of slaved units and the device number for each slaved unit The command can also select the type of measured data to be transmitted by the master device distance or level or volume or flow The master unit transmits slaved units data and also prints this data via the USB interface every tenth record GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 84 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GPRS architecture GaugerGSM only GaugerGSM can be configured to transmit GPRS messages or SMS messages A PC configuration command DATA selects GPRS or SMS If GPRS is selected another command GPRS configures GaugerGSM to operate with the GPRS network The GPRS communication architecture is described in the following figure which also defines the GPRS parameters GaugerGSM GPRS user name Name1 e GPRS password GaugerGSM ye Name 2 a network IP address Port number Figure 22 GPRS communication architecture GaugerGSM name is a friendly name selected by the users for each Gauger The selection should be unique for each system unless these two systems communicate with different servers The name is limited to 30 characters GPRS user name password and APN are parameters provided by the cellular operator and required for
38. GOOG TOSPONSO EE EAA taa IEA a ali A ta a Ia do Cid 45 V4 2 Erroneous TESPONSES ei ccc cere vsadeete ded cacectadeadacdeacedavaadeatecceddadevaadeadacdedcacachadvadecdsdeadeetadeadacdedcedaenadvadeccrddacecnadeate 45 VIAL COMMUNICATION Eros dai 47 V 5 LIST OF COMMANDS FOR CONFIGURATION FROM A PC ssccceessececsssceceesuececeeaeececsneeceeaueeeceeaaeceeaeeeceesaeeeseeeeceeaeeesegas 48 VID CONVENIOS A a a A dade a aa A Na N cate aR EAS A EEEE TEIE RN AN V 6 USEFUL EXAMPLES VIO BASIC SetuP A A A AA Aia V 6 2 Advanced setup For an example on using LPST and DLOG see Reference Chapter IX section Logger Operation comoncocom 59 V 6 3 GPRS setup example V 6 4 OCF Flow Mapping Table example American UnitS occoococonoconononancconannnnononanonononnnononnnnnonnccnnnn anno 59 V 7 CONFIGURATION OVER THE AIR OTA BY SMS c cccccssscccssssccecsssceceessesecesssececsseecsesaeeeceaseceesseeeceesaeeeceeseeceeaeeecesaas 60 VS CONFIGURATION OVER RSE Sires Fans ae cay pn ede anced d pic 61 Vi FIRMWARE UPGRADE TOOL wcscccscsicusoscscensscscsecesaccsesssucasesetenssecesessvevenessseUesesesesesesscuessecosessscosGeveconeseseseessecosesss 62 VIED INTRODUCTION si os a a shies cdeceesavehen ses E aa aee did AAA OTETUN A A AOS VI 3 INSTALLATION OF FIRMWARE UPGRADE TOOL AND USB DRIVER VIA UPGRADE PROCEDURE ssisscsveesse contsveacuesvetacnes Eneka a EEE EESE EAER EAEE SE E ETE S ERATE EEEE EA AE aiaa VI 5 TR
39. GSM900 Class 1 30dBm for GSM1800 GSM1900 Point to point MO and MT Multi slot class 10 Coding schemes 1 4 Level and percentage level Distance and percentage distance Volume and percentage volume Flow open channel and percentage Temperature internal and external Echo strength Global and resettable operating hours Ultrasonic and cellular status reports Level Distance Volume Temperature Status Full Empty over consumption refill Contact On Off pre configured levels Local keypad display or PC via USB port page 12 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Operational temperature range Temperature sensors Temperature compensation Temperature display Pressure Mechanical specifications Enclosure material Sensor material Sealing rating Mounting threads Cable entries Weight Certifications GaugerGSM 485 User Manual 20 C to 70 C 30 C to 70 C for models without display Two internal and external Built in based on internal sensor External sensor or averaged of two for GaugerGSM Internal and external temperature Instantaneous and recorded high low 0 5 bar to 5 bar correct measurement verified at 2 meter range Plastic PC ABS UV PVDF IP65 IP67 IP68 96 hours at 1 8 meter depth in water 1 5 BSP or 1 5 NPT for 75 KHz version 2 0 BSP or 2 0 NPT for 50 KHz version Conduit 2 NPT 960 gram CE EMC and Safety FCC Part 15 FCC ID QIPMC55I Cinterion modem
40. MC55i EX rating ATEX and IECEx optional 11 1G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga Ta 30 C to 70 C Ex rating for battery pack and PTS optional Il 2G Ex ib IIB T3 162 C Gb Ta 30 C to 70 C page 13 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 1 5 How to use this user manual 1 5 1 Looking for specific tasks At this stage First thing If you are not familiar with Level measurement terms If you are ready to power up the Gauger If you want to configure the Gauger If you want to know all about Gauger configurations If you are about to install in the field quickly If you are unsure about any term or concept 1 5 2 Proposed study guide Study Division 1 Parts amp specifications 2 Electrical simple SMS transmissions 3 Setup by PC measurements 4 Advanced operations 5 Monitoring software GaugerGSM 485 User Manual Do this Read the description section in the introduction chapter Review notices and safety guidelines Review the section Application dimensions and constraints in the reference guide chapter Review the sections electrical schematics and electrical connections in the physical and electrical installation chapter Study the chapter keypad and display Then read the section about quick setup in the chapter that follows Study the chapter configuration with a PC while referring to the reference guide chapter as required Study chapter Physical and electrical installation guidelines
41. OUBLESHOOTING THE FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCESS sssscessessecsseessecssecseecseeceeeeesesesesecessceaecnaecsaecasecseecaeseeeeeeeeeeeegs VII SERIAL DATA MONITORING ssescccsssreeeessseeeesssceeesssseeeessssceeesssseeesssaeeeeessseeesssseeeeessaseesesssseessssseeeessaeeesessnees 65 VIII USB DRIVER INSTALLATION ON A PC cssssscsessceeesssseeeesssseeeesssceeessseeesessneeessssceesessneeesessnseesssseeeeessaeeeeesaees 66 IX REFERENCE GUIDE sssscsccessreeessscecessssceeecssceeessseeeeessseeesessneeesessceeesssseeeesssseeeesseeeeessseeesessseeessssseeeessseeeeeses 69 A NO O ON OO 70 APPLICATION DIMENSIONS AND CONSTRAINTS oooooocoonnoonnonnnonnnonnnonaconoronnno nooo nono nr nn crac anna non n nan cnn nano raro anna an rn ar ran rra nr nan rnn aran anna 71 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 4 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 a BASIC dimensi ns titi dde b Distance to empty level 6 Distance to full level er yc sn ha A A Ea eii d FOF BIOCKING CISC CO ii tt ta bee eu nc du idas beanie aaia ia aas E Near DIOCKING distance Ad EER AARRE APPLICATION TYPE CE A AEE See A EITI OEA A N AOE a EAT CELLULAR COMMUNICATION GAUGERGSM ONLY cssscccesscececsssceceesaseecesssececsseseceesaeeccsesaececesseceesaeeeceesaececsseeeeesaeeeceesas 75 CONTACT ALERT GAUGERGSIM ONLY vc ss2 dsheesececen Sspugssuczeoewen dosis 75 CORRECTION FOR TIME OF DAY GAUGERGSM 485 ONLY ccssccssscecssecesscecssecssseeessec
42. S manually even though all parameters reconfigured are correct 1 Reset the Gauger 2 Activate the USB SMLOG 2S command 3 Record HT display for at least the time defined in SMST command and send to the manufacturer SolidAT GaugerGSM sends GPRS messages not accordingly to interval defined in SMST command 1 Reset the Gauger 2 Activate the USB SMLOG 2S command 3 Activate the SENDTS command 4 Record HT display for at least the time defined in SMST command and send to the manufacturer SolidAT GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 126 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4
43. TION FAIL GSM NOT ACTIVE temporary GSM MODEM NOT READY GSM INITIALIZING GSM TRANSMISSION FAIL GSM REGISTRATION SENT GSM SIM FAIL GSM PERIODIC ACTIVE GSM NOT ACTIVE fixed GSM DESTINATION ASSIGNED GSM SMS SENT GSM EVENTS ONLY GSM_MSG_LOGGED In addition when GPRS is active the following messages may be displayed Error indications Proper operation UNKNOWN GPRS INITIALIZING OPERATION FAILED GPRS MSG SENDING OPERATION TEMPORARILY NOT ALLOWED GPRS PERIODIC ACTIVE OPERATION NOT ALLOWED GPRS RESTARTING NETWORK IS DOWN GSM_MSG_LOGGED GSM GPRS PERIODIC ACTIVE may also appear if GaugerGSM cannot transmit a message after one minute of repeated trials For SMS messages the following sequence of status reports is as follows When GaugerGSM is turned ON it first searches for a proper level target Once found GaugerGSM begins to seek for a GSM network A status report GSM INITIALIZING will be displayed at this time The search for GSM network may take between 10 seconds and up to a minute If GaugerGSM fails to locate a GSM network one of the error indications will be displayed When such an error is displayed verify by using a cell phone that the area is indeed covered by a GSM network and that the SIM card you inserted into GaugerGSM is good Let GaugerGSM do some retries for 30 seconds and then turn GaugerGSM OFF and then ON again to try again If Gauge
44. Temperature readings Navigate to the T symbol on the toolbar and press Enter The following table will be displayed Sens Cur High Low Int 29 5 31 0 26 Ext 29 4 32 23 3 Reset Done Figure 19 Temperature readings The table is explained in the reference guide section Temperature sensors units and display Press to reset recorded high low temperatures or press to return to the measurement screen 111 3 5 Ultrasonic echo conditions Navigate to the dB symbol and press Enter You will be presented with the measured echo amplitude and the maximum amplitude available The amplitudes are presented in dB relative to a system threshold amplitude Echo amplitude should be above threshold amplitude for reliable measurement Echo strength between 3dB and 8db maximum is reliable Echo amplitude refers to the echo measured just prior to navigating through the toolbar Press to return to the measurement screen GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 34 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 11 3 6 Product identification details From the measurement screen navigate to the ID symbol on the toolbar and press Enter Product information will be displayed Serial Number and Part Number Press to return to the measurement screen or navigate to one of the options Software information SW Hardware information E or Manufacturing Date information PEN SW screen will display firmware versions of the em
45. all only be cleaned with a damp cloth No regular user adjustment or calibration is required for this equipment and its accessories 11 10 Test Mode during installation See Reference Guide chapter section Test Mode during installation GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 29 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 11 11 MUST BE Pamphlet Consider copying and taking this page to the field with you 1 Choosing location Distance to tank walls Flange Acoustic noises Electrical interference Tank installation Sensor External thermistor 2 Handling dead zone Extension pipes 1 Extension pipes 2 Extension pipes 3 3 Power source Voltage Battery internal external Ripple and noise Type USB power source 4 Cellular communications SIM card amp SMS GPRS service Destination phone number SMS GPRS alerts 5 Measurement Configuration Full Empty Level Distance Filling rate False echo scan Near blocking distance NBD 6 EX rated models GaugerGSM 485 User Manual MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE MUST BE page 30 of 126 at least 30cm from walls 10cm 1m range fixed on a horizontal surface far away from acoustic noises and vibrations shielded away from power and sensor cables far away from tank inlets outlets physical ob
46. an ERROR response to a wrong configuration item In the next example EMP 8 9 meters is illegal for GaugerGSM 485 75 maximum is 8 meters and will produce ERROR 5 Value exceeds upper limit FUL 0 13 meters is illegal for GaugerGSM 485 minimum is 0 15 meters and will produce ERROR 6 Value is below lower limit test HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help FEMP 8 9 ERROR EMP 5 FUL 0 13 ERROR FUL 6 gt Conmected 0 09 18 Auto detect 115200 8 N 1 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 45 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Additional errors may occur if command is wrong In the next example the non existent command EGP results in ERROR 4 and a non existent value VAL 9 results in ERROR 7 test HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help De 23 DS EGP 6 8 ERROR ILGL 4 VAL 9 ERROR VAL 7 w gt 4uto detect 115200 8 N 1 File Edit view Call Transfer Help Connected 0 19 48 4uto detect 115200 8 N 1 In the example above the closing was not typed and the system is waiting for this sign In these cases type and re enter the complete command as follows test HyperTerminal File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dae 33 DE di ERROR VAL VAL 1 0K YAL v gt Connected 0 21 38 Auto detect 115200 8 N 1 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 46 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Some of the common error numbers are listed below E
47. ance information distance between sensor and fuel surface The second SMS provides information about the filling quantity This procedure allows more accurate refilling information when compared with the information that can be extracted from periodic reports Relay Device Gauger models which are equipped with RS485 output can control external devices including external relay sets The ERLY command is tailored to control an external 8 channel relay device by KMTronic http sigma shop com product 103 rs485 8 channel relay controller 12vdc html The command predefines a value for each of the eight relays The relay will turn ON if measured value is above the predefined value The value refers to whatever measurement is selected with VAL command which is also the value displayed A predefined value of 1 will deactivate that relay Both relay logics NO NC are available on the KMTronic device GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 107 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Relay Truth Table GaugerGSM 485 only Some Gauger models support relay operation Relay A operation is defined by USB command RLY and Relay B operation is complementary to Relay A When Relay A is Short Relay B is Open and vice verse Electrical connections are described in the Physical and Electrical Installation Guideline Chapter The RLY command is defined in the list of commands for configuration from a PC section and consists of four configuration parameters Mode
48. and may be performed up to 8 hours after command was sent to the Gauger This feature also depends on local cellular network support GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 96 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 97 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Mapping Table A mapping table can be defined for mapping between e Level and corresponding flow in Open Channel Flow applications e Level and corresponding volume in tank related applications In both cases a mapping table is defined using the TBL command The table is interpreted as volume if TVOL command is performed or interpreted as flow if OCF 99 command is performed Up to 32 entries may be defined within the table The Gauger measures level and calculates volume or flow by interpolation between two corresponding table entries Level units are either cm or inches depending on the chosen unit system A typical series of commands to enable table based Open Channel Flow is as follows STBL 1 4 234 4 o Define first entry in table level 4 corresponds to flow 234 4 STBL 2 25 434 0 an Define second entry in table STBL 3 90 1057 es Define third entry in table STBL 15 150 2560 4 Define entry 15 in table STBL 16 155 2600 0 Su eee Define entry 16 in table AA EE E AS Show all table entries on the HyperTerminal SOCF 99 0 15 3 Enable Table based Open Channel Flow Level table entries are in metric units cm Flow uni
49. auger ON using an external power supply if not already powered by the USB c Windows will launch its driver installation instructions pop up In general when prompted for a driver do not allow the Windows to automatically select a driver Instead manually select the folder you have created in step a above You may be required to do so twice once for the driver inf and once for usebser sys Windows 8 may report that drivers are not properly signed In that case follow the special guidelines in section g below d The following set of windows is typical in all Windows version and will aid you with proper responses Found New Hardware Wizard Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard gt Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission AT91 USB to Serial Converter Read our privacy policy This wizard helps you install software for If your hardware came with an installation CD Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for S or floppy disk insert it now software C Yes this time only C Yes now and every time connect a device What do you want the wizard to do Click Next to continue Click Next to continue lt Back Cancel GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 66 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Found New Hardware Wizard E Files Needed x
50. ay A operation N O off 1 set by display VAL Relay Truth Table 2 theft X Activation value M 1 short above X O open above X Y Hysteresis value return at X Y 7 4 1 SERLY R1 R2 R3 R4 Defines external relay device operation Rk 1 relay k is not active Relay Device R5 R6 R7 R8S Rk X relay will turn ON if Gauger VAL display value is above X 7 5 1 SENDT Enable serial monitoring Serial data monitoring 7 5 2 SDSDTS Disable serial monitoring Serial data monitoring 7 6 S485 XS Enable Disable configuration over RS485 X 0 Disable X 1 Enable Firmware dependable Debugging 8 1 1 SSTATOS Reports internal settings via USB 8 2 STEST A B C D E Initiate up to 5 quick SMS GPRS messages A E 1 60 minutes are time intervals Test mode during at turn on from turn on to transmitted message Installation 8 3 SMLOGN Report GSM operations via USB port O Cancel reports 1 Report GSM signal strength 2 is low 32 is high 2 Report internal modem responses 8 4 SDBG Report debugging information over GPRS 0 Disabled 1 enabled direct to the manufacturer internet server 8 5 SGMAN Get manufacturing data serial number and manufacturing date 8 6 SIMEIS Get the International Mobile Station Equipment Identity IMEI of the internal modem Reset 9 1 SRSCS Reset hour counter Reset and operating hours 9 2 SRSTS Restart Gauger Reset and operating hours GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 56 of 126 May 2
51. bedded application and of the embedded Boot Loader Press to return to the previous menu HW screen will display product information regarding sensor type and model type Press to return to the previous menu Date screen will present the date of manufacturing Press to return to the previous menu Menu mode is distinct from measurement mode During regular measurements display is in measurement mode and less responsive to key entries In menu mode user can navigate through the keys and setup options and keys are highly responsive Shift Gauger from measurement mode to menu mode by pressing any first key a couple of times Gauger will return to measurement mode 90 seconds or so after last key is pressed Only then measurement will resume GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 35 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 IV Configuration with the keypad and display IV 1 Menu and sub menu organization GaugerGSM 485 menus and submenus are organized in a tree like format The organization is described in the following figure Some of the sub menus are not applicable for Gauger485 A Basic setup D Advanced setup A 1 Distance units D 3 Algorithm D 4 Device state A 2 Temperature units D 5 1 Destination D 3 1 Far block D 4 1 Default D 5 2 GSM report 1 D 3 2 Near block A 3 Empty level D 3 3 Temperature D 4 2 Counters D 5 3 GSM report 2 a D 3 4 Power A 4 Full level D 3 5 Fill rate Figure 20 Menu and submenu
52. ccuracy 35cm lt Range lt 60cm 60cm lt Range lt 5m 5m lt Range lt 9 5m Display Precision repeatability Display resolution SMS GPRS resolution GaugerGSM Process tracking rate Electrical specifications Power supply Low power mode Current consumption at 24VDC Continuous For GaugerGSM only GaugerGSM 485 User Manual 1 5mm 0 3 of measured range 0 25 of maximum range 0 3 of measured range 1mm 1mm 10 meter per minute maximum 8 to 33 VDC on GaugerGSM 485 ports Programmable sleep mode profile Less than 10mA page 11 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 During cellular transmission Spikes at switch transmission Data interface USB port supporting device side Display Relay Ultrasonic frequency GaugerGSM Cellular modem specifications Band Output power SMS GPRS Reports Displayed For GaugerGSM only Data sent by SMS GPRS Alerts sent by SMS GPRS System Configuration options Temperature characteristics GaugerGSM 485 User Manual Less than 40mA Less than 160mA Serial COM over USB at 115 200bps Firmware upgrade Configuration Local monitoring 64X128 Graphic LCD viewing size 50X25mm One SPDT C Form Nominal switching capacity for resistive load 1A 60VDC 2a 30vdc Maximum switching power for resistive load 60W 62 5VA Maximum switching current 2A 75 KHz or 50 KHz Quad band 850 900 1800 1900 MHz Class 4 33dBm for EGSM850 E
53. ck Finish to close the wizard Continue Anyway 511 Back e Now check for proper installation by viewing the Device Manager Ports COM amp LPT item Device manager may be accessed in all Windows versions albeit via a different procedure File Action View Help lt gt m S 8 m Hl DVD CD ROM drives H E Human Interface Devices H 6 IDE ATAYATAPI controllers H IEEE 1284 4 compatible printers S3 IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers E 2 Keyboards 2 Mice and other pointing devices R Modems Monitors SS Network adapters B PCMCIA adapters 2 4 Ports COM amp LPT Bluetooth Communications Port COM6 Bluetooth Communications Port COM8 Gauger operates with USB to Serial Solid Applied Technologies Gauger COM3 COM 9 in this case Processors lt gt SM Driver lt gt SM Driver H Sound video and game controllers H Y System devices gt LIiniversal Serial Riis cantrallers hd GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 67 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 f If Gauger driver installation failed a yellow sign may be listed at the Ports item or at Other Devices item In that case follow these steps 1 With the Gauger still connected uninstall the yellow flagged device by right clicking on the device and choosing uninstall 2 Physically disconnect the Gauger then connect
54. d Technologies e Under certain extreme circumstances the non metallic parts incorporated in the enclosure of this equipment may generate an ignition capable level of electrostatic charge Therefore the equipment shall not be installed in a location where the external conditions are conducive to the build up of electrostatic charge on such surfaces The equipment is not isolated from the screen of the cables and the installer shall take this into account during installation 11 9 3 EX electrical powering schemes Electrical powering schemes for EX rated models must be one of the following certified methods 11 9 3 1 Battery pack based feeding With this option the equipment may reside in zone 1 or zone 2 For systems fed by a battery pack use a certified battery enclosure by Solid Applied Technologies equipped Tadiran Batteries TL 5930 Use Solid Applied Technologies certified PTS device in between the battery pack and the equipment Use the following feeding scheme when the system is completely surrounded within the hazardous zone Hazardous area GaugerGSM a MINAL Ery Enclosure Gauger t j GSM 3or4 Brown to TB TLS93I05 Yelow to TB cells Flue to TB GND Bue to Mena Ground port screen option Figure 11 Electrical feeding scheme within hazardous zone battery pack GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 25 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 When the PTS and GaugerGSM 485 are within
55. d operating hours Operating hours Reset and operating hours To execute any of the advanced settings follow these steps Turn ON GaugerGSM 485 and wait for the Measurement screen to show up Navigate and select AT Then scroll and select from the Main Menu Now select the required category GSM Algorithm or Device state and follow the screen instructions When done scroll and press to return to the Main Menu an then scroll and select the measurement display Each item may either present a selection of sub items to choose from or may require entry of a numeric field If you are not sure what sub item to select or how the numeric field should be modified than leave the default values as is GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 38 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 V Configuration with a PC or Over The Air V 1 Introduction GaugerGSM 485 is pre configured at the factory to default settings See reference guide section Default Values The system is delivered to the user ready for operation Some configuration parameters should be re configured by the user for proper field application GaugerGSM 485 can be configured by a simple PC tool over a USB interface or over RS485 In addition GaugerGSM can be configured over the air using SMS The following sections in this chapter focus on configuration over USB interface The last two sections will provide additional information as required
56. d weir This entry is similar to the suppressed weir but the opening is constrained in the width dimension The width of the opening should be defined Limits are 20 300 cm or 12 96 inches GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 100 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 e Trapezoidal Cipolletti sharp crested weir Trapezoidal Sharp Crested Weir i H Level 1 1 1 1 Crest length Front channel view Side channel view Figure 24 Trapezoidal sharp crested weir e V Notch Triangular sharp crested weir This entry defines a V Notch Triangular sharp crested weir The V notch angle must be defined Limits are between 22 5 and 90 e Parshall Flume This entry defines a Parshall flume Throat width must be defined Limits are 15 360 cm or 6 144 inches e Palmer Bowlus Flume This entry defines a Palmar Bowlus flume Conduit diameter must be defined Limits are 15 75 cm or 6 72 inches a Diameter gt Figure 25 Front view of Palmar Bowlus flume GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 101 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 e H Flume This entry defines an H Flume structure Width of the flume must be defined Limits are 15 135 cm or 6 54 inches e Khafagi Venturi Flume This entry defines a Khafagi Venturi flume Width of the throat must be defined Limits are 12 160 cm e Leopold Lagco Flume This entry defines a Leopold Lagco flume Diameter of the external pipe must be defined Limits are 4 72 i
57. ded to experiment with the specific tank and environment with this figure until no false alarms are transmitted Alert SMS or GPRS will be transmitted within a minute following detection of an inappropriate consumption rate Alert SMS GPRS will be sent once a minute as long as the excessive consumption rate is detected This may aid the user in determining the duration and persistence of the implied theft Theft alerts co exist with periodic alerts and with Full and Empty alerts GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 114 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Trigger alerts GaugerGSM 485 only GaugerGSM 485 supports up to three distance triggered alerts Each alert is characterized by two parameters a The percentage of distance that will trigger the alert For example 25 will trigger an alert when target distance from the sensor is distance to empty level b The direction when crossing the predefined distance which will initiate an alert The direction may downwards tank is being filled or upwards tank is being emptied or both directions Sensor face 0 Figure 28 Trigger definition in percentage When more than one trigger point is defined a gap of at least 2 percent points must be kept between any two triggers GaugerGSM 485 automatically spreads trigger points that are too close to each other For example trigger points defined as 30 31 and 32 will be spread out as 30 32 and 34 In this case a warning is sent
58. due to NET Framework missing Install NET Framework on you PC 2 0 or above See http www microsoft com downloads details aspx familyid 0856eacb 4362 4b0d 8edd aab15c5e04f5 amp displaylang en Installation of the upgrade tool halts due to user permissions Verify that you are a local administrator on the PC Upgrading the firmware COM port is not found Or current firmware version is not displayed 1 Make sure GaugerGSM is turned on Disconnect and then connect again the USB cable 2 Select the Communication tab Try automatic port selection then try manual port selection 3 Shut off the Upgrade Tool then verify with the Windows Task Manager that a Gauger process is not running Run the Upgrade Tool again Upgrade process has halted Wait for 10 minutes Restart the application Restart you PC and try again GaugerGSM display stays blank after installation and restart Restart your PC and try again GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 64 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 VII Serial data monitoring Some variants of GaugerGSM Gauger485 and Gauger420 may be wired monitored locally through USB and or RS485 interfaces This feature is useful for field monitoring and for debugging purposes Physical wire connections for USB and RS485 are described in chapter II RS485 data monitoring settings are Baud rate 115200 BPS 8 bit no parity 1 stop bit Handshake is not supported Wh
59. e 53 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 the Gauger SIM cellular number digit or or or 6 2 3 SDATANS Type of GSM message O SMS 1 GPRS 2 SMS with Vin RSSI GPRS Message Format 3 GPRS with Vin RSSI 4 GPRS with Vin RSSI and Time Stamp STEL must be defined for 4 6 2 4 SRSMNS Self reset for cellular communication O enabled 1 disabled problems 6 2 5 SCALN GPRS variations N 1 15 6 3 GaugerGSM only alerts 6 3 1 SARF X Y N Alert for refill X is threshold in level Yis X 0 Y 0 N 1 no alert Refill alerts threshold in volume Use only X or Y Nis 4 lt X lt 99 US 0 16 lt X lt 3 8 duration threshold in minutes mm or inch 5sY lt 500 US 1 4 lt Y lt 132 0 liter or Gallon N 1 3 6 3 2 SAFENS Alerts for Full and Empty O no alerts 1 alerts active Full and Empty alerts 6 3 3 SATF X YS Alert for high consumption theft Xis X 0 Y 0 no alert Theft alerts threshold in level Y is threshold in 4 lt X lt 99 US 0 16 lt X lt 3 8 volume Use only X or Y mm minute or inch minute 5sY lt 500 US 1 4 lt Y lt 132 0 liter minute or Gallon minute 6 3 4 STRGR N M X Y Z Level volume crossing alerts N is N Trigger alerts triggering type M sets level or volume X Y Z is activation percentage for first second and third trigger O Trigger upon upward crossing 1 Trigger upon downward crossing 2 Trigger both ways 3 No triggers For this case if PTS
60. e filling rate in order to preserve accuracy of the measurement A high filling rate will allow better tracking before lost of echo when the target moves rapidly Nearby full empty levels the tracking rate is reduced to avoid erratic entry into full empty level Full and empty alerts GaugerGSM only You may activate or deactivate Full Empty alerts These alerts co exist with periodic alerts GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 82 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 83 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Gas Velocity Coefficient Distance and level are derived by multiplying the delay of ultrasonic echo by the velocity of the ultrasonic pulse in air close to speed of sound In a gas environment which different than air the velocity of the ultrasonic pulse is also different If velocity in the gas environment is twice as high as the velocity in air a Gas Velocity Coefficient of 2 0 should be configured within the Gauger using the GCOF command Similarly if the velocity in the gas environment is half the velocity in air the GCOF coefficient is 0 5 Soeed of sound at different gasses and mixtures can easily be found in physical and engineering textbooks and internet sites GaugerBUS GaugerGSM 485 only GaugerBUS is a physical interface and communication protocol between one Gauger system acting as a master and up to three Gauger systems acting as slaved units GaugerBUS enables several Gauger4
61. e one of a few distinct values each value is listed on separate lines with an explanation For example Command Command Description Possible values Value description VAL Value to display 1 Level 2 Distance 3 Volume set also tank shape V 5 1 4 Two parameters for the same command An entry such as 1 9999 0 150 8 000 means that the command is made of two parameters and requires two values A comma separates the two values In this example the first value may be any whole number between 1 and 9999 The second value may be any number between 0 150 and 8 000 V 5 1 5 Two parameters with one parameter fixed An entry such as 1 99 O means that the configuration item requires two values but the second value must be O The first value in this example may be any whole number between 1 and 99 V 5 1 6 Text parameters The entry text means that the command requires a text field The text field must be enclosed in double quotes The text field cannot contain a comma or a sign A blank text field is presented by two adjacent double quotes A text field may contain up to 30 characters The user may select Metric or American unit systems The list below provides a line item for each unit system as applicable The user selects a unit system with UNT command GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 48 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 This page is intentionally left blank Proceed to the next page
62. e set for levels between 1 0 meters and 1 8 meters Finally above 1 8 meters the PTS may be disabled and GaugerGSM 485 will operate continuously and transmit messages as defined for continuous operation When operating continuously the period between messages is defined by the GSM reporting interval parameter SMST In some firmware versions the Gauger may be turned off also at the high level and turned on again after period of SMST This mode is controlled by the command PTS 0 If PTS 1 or 2 The Gauger will measure continuously and transmit a message once per SMST This three phase concept is further described in the following figure Vessel Predefined levels Standby modes Full Level Continuous measurement or sleep interval of SMST Tas High Level Short sleep intervals Low Level Long sleep intervals Empty Level Figure 26 Low power predefined levels When the low power mode is active during short or long sleep intervals message may be transmitted at each wake up Alternatively a burst message may be transmitted once in a few sleeping intervals The GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 104 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 burst message will contain a set of data messages taken from each wakeup This mode of operation allows logging of messages Up to 20 messages may be logged SMS or 100 messages GPRS PTS parameters are defined by the command LPST as described in the chapter Configurat
63. ecuess TEST MODE DURING INSTALLATION GAUGERGSM 485 ONLY csccccssecssscecssecsstsecssecesssecssecssseecssecesseceaseceseesessecesteeeasecseees THEFT ALERTS GAUGERGSM 485 ONLY cccssccssscecscecssscecssecsseecssecesseecasecssseeeasecssseecasecssseccasecesseceasecesseeessecesseseasecenees TRIGGER ALERTS GAUGERGSM 485 ONLY VOLUME MEASUREMENT co A ibi A Genera Wi A A A A id INTA AA SSeS AGO adda Saheb ca av ten SUBUNIT oad babe oa Paulas SIRS AEA 4 20 COMMUNICATIONS APPLICABLE TO GAUGER420 ONLY scsseccceceeeeeeneececeeeceseeucaeeeeeeeceeacaeceeeeeseesucaeeeeeeeseeseaaees a 4 20 SUP A Ad A AE ba tate Dota eh hbo A tees tated 1B 4 20 Performante a as c 4 20 constraints d 4 20 default settings X TROUBLESHOOTING ccccsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssssssssssssssssessssssssssssssssssseees 125 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 6 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 List of Figures Figure 1 GaugerGSM 485 parts ccccccsssccsssecessecesseeeessececssecesseecsseeecssececssecsseccsaeeecsaeceeseecsaeeeesaeeecaueeeeees 9 Figure 2 GaugerGSM 485 dimensions 75 KHZ version ccccccsssceessscesseecssseecsseeecssecesseecsseeeeaeeecssecsaes 10 Figure 3 Minimum horizontal Zap ccccsessscccceceesessnsecececscessesseaeceeeceseeseseseeesecessesnsaeaeeeeseessesseaeeeesens 15 Figure 4 Silo left and liquid right examples oooooocn
64. eform during mid day when sun is high This behavior may be corrected and pre calibrated with the DCOR command The DCOR command accepts up to four correction points Each correction point defines an hour and the distance variance positive or negative in mm for a related time interval Correction at other times is interpolated Correction at a time beyond the 4 point is interpolated with the first point GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 75 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 76 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Default values Gauger is preset by the manufacturer to a set of default values The user may revert at any time to these default values by performing the reset to default operations as described in the configuration chapters under Device states Changes to the values made by the user will remain intact survive equipment on off only after the user returns to the measurement screen The table below defines the default values A default value may automatically change in response to a change in some other value For example default value of full is 0 15 meter This value will automatically be changed to 0 5 meter if NBD is set to 0 5 meter Example for Gauger420 20mA default value after setup is 7 85 0 001 meters This value assumes an empty level at 8 00 meters and a dead zone of 0 15 meter If empty level is modified to 5 meters and NBD is modified to 1 meter the 20
65. en monitoring over RS485 to a PC a USB RS485 adapter is required e g VScom USB COMI Data is transmitted as ASCII characters where each measurement is represented by comma separated set of fields and terminated with new line character Three major field formats are supported debug message format USB long message format RS485 and short message format RS485 Details of each format may vary between different firmware versions In the following message descriptions NA represents debugging data for the manufacturer Typical debug message format USB Index NA NA Level Distance NA NA Temperature int Temperature ext NA NA NA NA Voltage Typical long message format RS485 Index NA Distance Level Display Value Temperature intl Temperature ext Typical short message format RS485 Index Distance Level Display Value Temperature In case of doubt call the manufacturer with a sample of your message format Monitoring data over USB or RS485 is enabled with a HyperTerminal command SENDT and may be stopped with command SDSDT For SDSDT command it is recommended to use the configuration file method rather than manual commands Monitoring data over RS485 in Gauger485 models is enabled by default in some firmware versions In this case default message format is a short and SENDT S will enable the long message format If SENDT S or SDSDTS commands are required follow the configuration instructions of chapte
66. er min need to use the following command with US mid 15 min high 30 min M 2 4 1 2 SRATN MS Filling tracking rate and temperature N same as above Filling Rate filter M O heayy filter 1 mid filter 2 light filter 4 2 1 STCOF X Y Thermal expansion X Reference O lt X lt 100 US 32 lt X lt 212 Temperature Coefficient of temperature Y Volumetric temperature O lt Y lt 3000 Expansion coefficient ppm 4 2 2 SDCOR N X YS Correction for time of day N Table entry 0 3 Correction for time of day STEL must be set for this command X Time in whole hours 1 24 in ascending order Y Distortion to Distance in mm positive or negative 4 2 3 SDCOR Displays DCOR entries 4 3 SGCOF X Gas velocity correction X coefficient 0 3 lt X lt 5 0 x 1 Gas Velocity Coefficient 4 4 1 SFES List ultrasonic echoes False Echo Scan by PC 4 4 2 SFES NS Set echo N as false N 0 8 False Echo Scan by PC 4 5 1 SAPP XS Ultrasonic power O high 1 Low 2 Very high 3 Zone Application Type dependent 4 5 2 SPIPE XS Improve operation with extension pipe X length of extension pipe in meter or GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 52 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 feet X in meter lt 2 5 X in feet lt 8 2 4 6 SVALN Value to display 1 Level 2 Distance 3 Volume 4 Level 5 Distance 6 Volume 7 Flow 8 Flow 9 Totalization Distance units and value to display Handling Rough targets
67. eral additional status reports to the effect that an SMS or GPRS message is sent This indicates proper SIM card operation for additional information review the section GSM display status reports in the reference guide chapter Warning Depending on firmware version if SIM card is not inserted in GaugerGSM GaugerGSM may reset periodically every two minutes or so This is proper operation of the Gauger in response to its inability to send cellular messages GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 23 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 11 9 Special instruction for EX rated models 11 9 1 EX rating and general conditions for use GaugerGSM 485 EX rated models may be installed and used in explosive atmospheres as covered by certifications IECEx SIR 10 0113X and SIRA 10ATEX2237X The rating is Ex II 1G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga with Ta 30 C to 70 C The equipment adheres to intrinsic safety ia as defined in IEC 60079 11 The equipment may be used in hazardous locations only as marked and under the following conditions e In the presence of flammable gasses and vapors that do not exceed flammability of group IIA e g Propane and Group IIB e g Ethylene e At a surface temperature which is limited to class T4 with maximum surface temperature of 135 C e In locations fit for Equipment Protection level EPL Ga including zones 0 1 and 2 e At ambient temperatures ranging between 30 C and 70 C The equipment should not be
68. ered as 300 2 Check if the reporting deviation is set to zero GaugerGSM powers on but does not send a GPRS message after 1 minute 1 Check if the SIM used supports GPRS 2 Check if GPRS network is online 3 Check if remote server is online 4 Activate the SMLOG 1 USB command Verify that the first responded value is no less than 10 if not relocate the Gauger while observing this value 5 Check Gauger configuration using SSTAT 0 command a DATA command should show 1 3 or 4 b User password and APNin GPRS command should be configured according to GPRS cellular provider information c IP address and port number should match the ones defined on the remote server d Gauger name configured via the NAME command should match the one defined on the remote server required in the Site Monitoring Center SMC software GaugerGSM powers on but does not send a GPRS message after 1 minute GPRS parameters viewed via STAT correct and network is OK even though all command are l reconfigure GPRS command manually verify no white characters are entered verify Gauger responds with OK message and the correct parameter value 2 Reconfigure NAME command manually verify no white characters are entered verify Gauger responds with OK message and the correct parameter value 3 Verify using SSTAT OS command GPRS parameters are correct GaugerGSM powers on but does not send a GPRS message after 1 minute GPR
69. esseecssecesseceasecesseceasecessecesaecesseeeaaeesees 75 Di A Hacked Melvins oh each hose oe Washo deas Wiad A A A 76 DEFAULT VALUES Sa o id ltanvennttenteees 77 DESTINATION PHONE NUMBER GAUGERGSM ONLY ccceesccceesssceceesseeecesssececsseseceesaececesseceesseseceesaeeecssseseesasseceesaeasessaaecs 78 DISTANCE UNITS AND VALUE TO DISPLAY GAS VELOCITY COEFFICIENT GAUGERBUS GAUGERGSM 485 ONLY ccccccssccssscecssecssscecssecesseccssecesseccasecessecessecesseccaaeceeseccasecessecesseceseecauecesseecaaeeesees GPRS ARCHITECTURE GAUGERGSM ONLY GPRS MESSAGE FORMAT GAUGERGSM ONLY GSM DISPLAY STATUS REPORTS GAUGERGSM ONLY ccccsssccecssssececsascecsessececsseeceessesecsesaeeecessseceesaeeecsesaececeeeeceeseeecesaas 88 GSM REPORTING INTERVAL GAUGERGSM ONLY cssscccessceceesececeesaeeecesseececssseeceesseeecseasececsssseceesaeseceesaeceeseeeceesaeeeessaas 89 REFILL ALERTS GAUGERGSM 485 ONLY RELAY DEVICE rea ci a8 A A ae ee ee ee ene RELAY TRUTH TABLE GAUGERGSM 485 ONLY cscccssecesssecssecesscecssecesseecssecesseecssecesseccssecesseecsaeceeseccaaecesseeeaaecesseseaeeesess RESET AND OPERATING HOURS td neonato SMS FORMAT GAUGERGSM ONLY GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 5 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT OF EXPANSION TEMPERATURE SENSORS UNITS AND TEMPERATURE DISPLAY ccesscesscecesseessceceeseesseeceusesesseceaeeeeseeceuseseseeceueeseaueceeeeseaa
70. eter away from GaugerGSM 485 and cables Keep the electrical supply lines away from electromagnetic interference sources When inserting a cable through the gland use round cables with minimum diameter of 6 mm to ensure that the unit remains sealed to IP67 Use silicon paste to ensure sealing Connector terminals may be pulled up for easy wire connection and then re inserted back again 11 6 4 Connect the power cables to the appropriate terminals Note that GaugerGSM 485 operates from a DC power supply of 8 33 VDC Always make sure that sufficient voltage is present on the GaugerGSM 485 power terminals irrespective of any voltage drop along the supply lines When using a power supply that comes as an accessory of GaugerGSM 485 the brown color is Plus and the yellow or yellow with green stripes is the Minus GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 20 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 11 6 5 When using an external temperature sensor the thermistor should be connected to data pins 5 and 4 GND in previous model versions pins 6 and 7 11 6 6 When using an external Programmable Timer Switch PTS or RS485 the wires should be connected to pins 6 and 7 11 6 7 When using an input contact alert connect short open between pins 3 and 4 ground See the section about contact alerts in the reference guide chapter not applicable to EX models 11 6 8 The mini USB port is a USB device side supporting virtual COM ports The port may be used for
71. ev 4 4 Equipment status report GaugerGSM only S1 Value Description 0 Good measurement and in range 1 Full level 2 Empty level 3 No signal found performing echo search 4 Theft indication 5 Tank filling identified 6 Tank filling ended 7 Reserved 8 Contact alert is short version 1 94 or later 9 Contact alert is open version 1 94 or later 10 Trigger 1 is crossed in upwards direction 11 Trigger 1 is crossed in downwards direction 12 Trigger 2 is crossed in upwards direction 13 Trigger 2 is crossed in downwards direction 14 Trigger 3 is crossed in upwards direction 15 Trigger 3 is crossed in downwards direction 16 Manufacturer use 17 Logger mode 18 Configuration settings SMS 19 Relay is set ON 20 Relay is set OFF 21 Temperature threshold crossed down 22 Temperature threshold crossed upwards 23 Voltage threshold crossed down 24 Voltage threshold crossed upwards 25 IO state for GaugerGSM multi IO 26 27 28 Same as above When both trigger and PTS are enabled TRGR and LPST commands the following table applies Above And below S1 value at turn on Empty Empty 2 Empty Level Trigger 1 8or9 Level Trigger 1 Level Trigger 2 10 Level Trigger 2 Level Trigger 3 12 Level Trigger 3 Full 14 Full Full 1 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 80 of 126 May 201
72. for Gauger Command List GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 49 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 V 5 2 Command list Instruction for use of the command table e The list applies to Gauger systems at 75 KHz For Gauger systems 50 KHz numerical boundaries should be adjusted as follows 0 15 m gt 035 m 8 000 m gt 9 500 m 0 5 gt 1 2 26 gt 31 e Both Metric and US unit systems are present e Unless specifically defined otherwise length units are meters in the metric unit system and feet in the US metric system see also section Distance Units and Value to Display in Reference chapter IX e Default values are underlined e Browse through the table sections one by one top to bottom e Select commands from each relevant section and skip other commands e Ignore commands which are not clarified in the table to be used only as recommended by the manufacturer e Apply any relevant commands in the order they appear in the table e See several typical examples following the table Command Explanation Parameters Details in Reference Chapter section Basic Settings 1 SRSDS Reset to factory defaults Reset and operating hours 2 1 SUNTNS Unit system 1 Metric 2 US Distance units and value to display 2 2 STMPNS Temperature units 3 Celsius 4 Fahrenheit Temperature sensors amp units 3 1 SSNS NS Temperature sensor O Internal 1 External 2 Average Temperature sensors amp units 3
73. for configuration over the air and for configuration over RS485 Configuration by PC may be used in lieu of configuring with the integral keypad and display PC configuration provides the user with the full set of configuration items Furthermore configuration by PC allows the user to clone fielded GaugerGSM 485 systems For this cloning process the user is required to prepare one text file and download that file into all relevant GaugerGSM 485 systems Once this configuration file is prepared the downloading process takes a few seconds and makes redundant any manual keypad based operation Section 2 below begins by demonstrating a sample configuration text file Section 3 handles the downloading operation The download process involves use of a standard Windows application HyperTerminal The setup of HyperTerminal is explained in the second section and parts of it may be skipped by those who are already familiar with this tool Section 4 presents possible responses from GaugerGSM 485 whether good or erroneous responses Section 5 is a list of all configuration items Section 6 provides some configuration file example V 2 Preparing a configuration text file V 2 1 Sample files The following text file was created using Windows Notepad application and demonstrates the essence of the configuration file P setup1 bd Notepad File Edit Format View Help SRSD SVAL 7 SUNT 7 SEMP 6 Ss SFUL e Ss SRST Digest line by line Ga
74. guration chapter b 4 20 Performance When Gauger420 is fed by low current the performance of the system is modified to accommodate for the available electrical power In particular the rate of ultrasonic pulse transmissions is decreased This decrease means that Gauger420 response to rapidly moving targets is reduced At low current and low voltage the pulse rate may be four times lower than the maximum rate c 4 20 constraints 4 20 settings must be configured after settings of Full and Empty levels Once Full and Empty levels are configured 4 20 settings are modified to their default values For other constraints related to 4 20 setting please refer to the Interdependencies section GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 122 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 d 4 20 default settings Default settings when measuring level AS Fare Distance to 20mA Level Full Ci gt Full level Distance to Empty level 4mA Level 0 Figure 32 Default 4 20 values for Level Default settings when measuring Volume Distance to Full volume Distance to Empty volume 4mA Volume 0 Figure 33 Default 4 20 values for Volume GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 123 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Default settings when measuring Distance A da Distance to 20mA Volume Full AA Full volume Distance to Empty volume 4mA Volume 0 Figure 34 Default 4 20 values for Distance GaugerGSM 485 Use
75. han the Empty level In some circumstances GaugerGSM 485 might detect an echo which is further out than the Empty level This echo may be the result of the actual target below the empty level or a strong interference below the empty level In such cases GaugerGSM 485 would report Empty and would transmit an SMS to report the event If you expect echoes further out than the empty level and you prefer to avoid these event reports you can define a Far Blocking Distance FBD Once defined GaugerGSM will completely disregard any echoes beyond the FBD If no other echoes closer than FBD are detected the Gauger will report loss of echo The default for Far Blocking Distance is identical to the maximum range of GaugerGSM 485 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 72 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 e Near blocking distance If distance between the sensor face and the topmost level of the target is larger than the specified dead zone by at least 5cm you should consider defining a Near Blocking Distance NBD The NBD should be defined as 2 3 cm shorter than the distance to the topmost level This will ensure that the Gauger will not measure obstructions slightly above the topmost level and mistakenly report them as full level Similarly when an extension pipe is used and the length of the extension pipe is larger than the dead zone you should define NBD which is larger by 2 3 cm than the length of the extensio
76. hickness of curved bottom All values are included with a comma in between any two values The figure above illustrates the use of the comma The second line instructs GaugerGSM 485to display VOLUME results rather than LEVEL or DISTANCE The third line instructs GaugerGSM 485 to display volume in liters The last line instructs GaugerGSM 485 to set the tank as a vertical cylindrical tank with height of 4 5 meter diameter of 3 00 meters and flat bottom floor Comma separates the values on the same line V 2 2 Configuration text file summary notes e Each line begins and ends with a sign e Commands are case insensitive e Each command is immediately adjacent to the first sign e There is one space between the command and the next parameter e In multi parameter commands parameters are separated by a comma e It is highly recommended to begin each configuration file with RSD then VAL then UNT e It is highly recommended to end each configuration file with RST and then disconnect reconnect power Other combinations while not illegal may result in setup misinterpretation V 3 Download operation V 3 1 Procedure GaugerGSM 485 can be configured by downloading the text configuration file from your PC into GaugerGSM 485 The previous chapter described the making of the configuration file This chapter describes the download procedure The download process can be performed using HyperTerminal a Microsoft standard application
77. hort and concise list of instructions the must be pamphlet 11 1 Geometrical considerations e Gauger systems are installed above the target e g water fuel being measured and should not make contact with the target at any time Typically the systems are installed on top of a tank filled with liquid through a hole on the roof of the tank In outdoor applications GaugerGSM 485 may be attached to a metal arm extending above the target The arm may be attached to a nearby post e GaugerGSM 485 should be located as far as possible from vertical tank walls and from other physical obstructions such as filling inlets Keep a minimum gap of 30 cm plus 10 cm for each meter of measurement range Figure 3 Minimum horizontal gap e For best results place GaugerGSM 485 away from sources of acoustic noise or sources of vibrations GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 15 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 e GaugerGSM 485 should be perpendicular to the surface of a liquid target The angular displacement should be less than 5 from the vertical axis e For solids in silos GaugerGSM 485 should be aimed towards the center of the silo s base The sensor should be displaced from the center of the tank and oriented perpendicular to the solids surface when tank is at full state Figure 4 Silo left and liquid right examples e Proper physical installation is accompanied by software setup Setup includes defining parameters
78. ination number is the cellular number of the SIM card which is inserted within the Gauger The Gauger checks for incoming configuration SMS every few minutes Once a legal configuration SMS is received the Gauger will reconfigure itself and will then reset itself The Gauger will send a standard data message after reset The text of a configuration SMS is Scommand parameter s where command and parameters are same as in the USB commands Section V 5 2 Note No blanks are allowed except for one blank between the command and the first parameter In particular the first sign should be the first character in the message to be followed by the command with no spaces The closing Ssign should follow the last parameter with no blank in between Concatenation of commands is allowed with one sign in between two commands Examples Legal Not Legal SFUL 0 25 SIFUL 0 25 SFUL 0 2SEMP 2 45 SFUL 0 25 SEMP 2 45 SFUL 0 4SEMP 6 5SNBD 0 9 SFUL 0 4SEMP 6 5SINBD 0 95 STEL1 12345678905 STEL1 1234567890 S Due to the non guaranteed characteristics of the SMS system users are encouraged to check the messages arriving from the Gauger to ensure re configuration was accomplished Configuration SMS may be sent to GaugerGSM which is asleep under PTS control Typically the SMS will be delivered to the Gauger 1 2 minutes after the Gauger is turned on This type of cellular service delayed SMS may not be sup
79. ion with a PC Both sleep intervals cannot be shorter than 2 minutes and preferably be longer than 10 minutes The last parameter in the LPST command may be 0 disabling any messages during the long sleep interval The parameter may be 1 allowing a message at each turn on The parameter may also be a number between 2 and 20 allowing logging of several messages prior to transmission When this parameter is larger than 1 the message format both SMS and GPRS changes to accommodate for the data set See section SMS format and section GPRS message format As a precaution the PTS is set to shut down the Gauger by force if the Gauger is not communicating with the PTS Shut down is inflicted after 2 minutes SMS or 4 minutes GPRS Do not configure GaugerGSM 485 while the system is connected to a battery through the PTS A shutdown may be forced by the PTS causing loss of data When using EX rated PTS and battery pack the special instructions described in the Installation chapter must be closely followed GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 105 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 106 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Refill alerts GaugerGSM 485 only When Refill alerts are activated GaugerGSM 485 identifies a refilling process GaugerGSM transmits an SMS soon after the refilling is identified and a second SMS soon after the refilling process has ended The first SMS provides dist
80. kaanin E EEs nia asai 11 8 SIM CARD FOR GAUGERO Minsa E EAE EE E AEE A EEEIEE 11 9 SPECIAL INSTRUCTION FOR EX RATED MODELS ssssssssccecscsesseaesecececseseeseseeececseseeaeseeececeeeeaeseeececeesesasseseesceesesaseeseceeeese 11 9 1 EX rating and general conditions for use 11 9 2 EX wiring POStIICTIONS cccccececesesesesesesesesesens 11 9 3 EX electrical powering schemes 11 9 4 Special instructions for the use of an EX rated PTS and battery pOCK cocccononoooconononononannnnnonoconanannnnnnos 11 9 5 Repair and maintenance for EX rated Gauger PTS and battery pack 11 10 TesT MODE DURING INSTALLATION IPA LeMUS TE BE PAMPHLET 0 A A iS III KEYPAD AND DISPLAY cccccccccsscseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens 31 ME AS EE Sal sau E piped E seamette 31 PUTT NQVIQGTION KEYS caiescectincdnesil3tedected cade e aaaea cedecuoddeduedss dato dadas i eae daaa Ae AARTE tddi 31 IMAZ EXCGUEION KEYS A A A E A Aries 31 1112 NAVIGATION THROUGH MENUS siiente ee a aeae aA i aa eie ee a R e odessaussehecdenage IRA cece EEE AAE ia EEk 32 111 2 1 Sub Menu styl8 ocmmoncocnnc 111 2 2 Numeric menu style 113 MEASUREMENT SCREEN cis 20 ccaasecsccanstesteaacececadceaes iia cad Sesasaeeesasdacens 111 3 1 Status reports 111 3 2 Contrast 1E3 3 Mainimenu setUPuinicii es GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 3 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 111 3
81. lation operation and troubleshooting of GaugerGSM 485 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 8 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 1 2 GaugerGSM 485 parts Sunshade Turning cap Ground screw Glands H Mounting threads Sensor face E po Figure 1 GaugerGSM 485 parts GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 9 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 1 3 Dimensions All figures in mm 278 27 Figure 2 GaugerGSM 485 dimensions 75 KHz version GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 10 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 1 4 Specifications Measuring range 75 KHz version Maximum range for liquids Maximum range for Solids Minimum range dead zone Measuring range 50 KHz version Maximum range for liquids Maximum range for Solids Minimum range dead zone 8 meter 26 5 meter 16 Approximate depending on type of solid 15 cm 6 9 5 meter 30 6 meter 19 Approximate depending on type of solid 35 cm 14 Accuracy precision resolution tracking 75 KHz version Display Accuracy 15cm lt Range lt 60cm 60cm lt Range lt 5m 5m lt Range lt 8m Display Precision repeatability Display resolution SMS GPRS resolution GaugerGSM Process tracking rate 1 5mm 0 3 of measured range 0 2 of maximum range 0 2 of measured range 1mm 1mm 10 meter per minute maximum Accuracy precision resolution tracking 50 KHz version Display A
82. least 3 wide e The diameter of the hole on the flange or tank should not be smaller than the pipe diameter e Pipe length measured from sensor face should be no longer than 50 cm e The pipe should not protrude into the tank e Pipe should be exactly perpendicular to the surface of the target e Sensor must be located at the center of the pipe GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 18 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 e Pipe should have a smooth interior surface e The hole in the flange or tank should have a smooth edge and welding spots must be avoided e Preferably the pipe should be made of plastic 1 5 Threading Upper Flange Lower Flange o 2 a c eA S 2 x Ww Figure 7 Possible extension pipe fittings 75 KHz example 11 5 Temperature considerations and temperature sensors GaugerGSM See also reference guide Temperature sensors units and display When using an external temperature sensor place the sensor at a location that best represents temperature of the air between the sensor face and the target Connect the sensor internally as described in the electrical connection section to the Thermistor pins External temperature sensors may be ordered from the manufacturer or reseller or may be purchased independently Use Thermistor NTC 10K Ohm 5 minimum P N 2381 640 63103 by Vishay BC Components or equivalent When using the internal temperature sensor avoid situations where the GaugerGSM is ex
83. level sleep time is 10 minutes and occurs when distance to target is more than 3 meters but still less than 6 meters GaugerGSM will operate continuously when the distance to target is less than 3 meters and transmit a message once per SMST if PTS 1 GaugerGSM will sleep for SMST interval if PTS 1 STRGR 1 0 25 50 Two triggers are defined One for 25 level and another for 50 level The alerts are only when level is decreasing SRST Reset the Gauger after setup GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 58 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 For an example on using LPST and DLOG see Reference Chapter IX section Logger Operation V 6 3 GPRS setup example SRSD Reset to factory defaults SEMP 4 55 Empty level is 4 5 meter SVAL2 Value to display is distance SSMST 7200 Interval between messages is 2 hours SDATA 35 GPRS transmissions including Vin and RSSI SNAME River_south Gauger name is river_south SGPRS t mobile tm internet t mobile 191 16 12 1 19500 See below SRST Reset the Gauger after setup This example is taken from t mobile Germany APN of the cellular network is internet t mobile username for the network is t mobile and password is tm The destination server holds IP address of 191 16 12 1 and port number 19500 Note that username and password of many cellular providers is blank In this case the command should S un u
84. lly IEC EN 60079 14 Regular periodic inspection of the equipment should be performed by suitably trained personnel in accordance with the applicable code of practice to ensure it is maintained in a satisfactory condition With respect to explosion safety it is not necessary to check for correct operation and no user adjustment is required e Subject to the applicable code of practice the battery enclosure may be temporarily opened and the internal cells replaced whilst the equipment is in the hazardous area The cells may be transported in a hazardous area provided reasonable precautions are taken to prevent damage to the cells The equipment contains no other user replaceable parts e The equipment may be used in the presence of flammable gases and vapors with apparatus groups IIB or IIA and with temperature classes T1 or T2 or T3 or T4 e The equipment is certified for use in ambient temperatures in the range of 30 C to 70 C and should not be used outside this range e Under certain extreme circumstances the non metallic parts incorporated in the enclosure of this equipment may generate an ignition capable level of electrostatic charge Therefore the equipment shall not be installed in a location where the external conditions are conducive to the build up of electrostatic charge on such surfaces The equipment is not isolated from the screen of the cables and the installer shall take this into account during installation Additionally the
85. lume 1 lt K lt Entries in table Mapping Table vs level M 0 Liter or 1 Gallon K Number of entries from the table M Volume unit system 3 6 1 SOCF 1 N X M Rectangular suppressed sharp crested N 0 or 1 variable in cm or inch Open Channel Flow weir N Unit system X Crest length 20 lt X lt 300 cm or 12 lt X lt 96 inch M Flow units M 0 flow in cubic meter per hour 1 flow in cubic feet per second 2 flow in Gallons per minute 3 flow in liter per second 4 flow in Million gallons per day 3 6 2 SOCF 2 N X M Rectangular contracted sharp crested Same as OCF 1 Open Channel Flow weir 3 6 3 SOCF 3 N X M Trapezoidal Cipolletti sharp crested weir Same as OCF 1 Open Channel Flow 3 6 4 SOCF 4 0 X M V Notch Triangular sharp crested weir 22 5 lt X lt 90 0 Open Channel Flow X Notch angle in degrees Otherwise same as OCF 1 3 6 5 SOCF 5 N X M Parshall Flume X Throat width 15 lt X lt 360 cm or 6 0 lt X lt 144 0 inch Open Channel Flow Otherwise same as OCF 1 3 6 6 SOCF 6 N X M Palmer Bowlus Flume X Conduit 15 lt X lt 75 cm or 6 0 lt X lt 72 0 inch Open Channel Flow diameter Otherwise same as OCF 1 3 6 7 SOCF 7 N X M H Flume X Flume size N M same as 15 lt X lt 135 cm or 6 0 lt X lt 54 0 inch Open Channel Flow above Otherwise same as OCF 1 3 6 8 SOCF 8 N X M Leopold Lagco Flume X Conduit diameter 4 lt X lt 72 inch Open Channel Flow inch N 1 Otherwise same as OCF 1 3 6 8 1 SOCF 9 N X M
86. ly mapped to the process defined by 4 20 If current is fixed PV can be set by HART command e Guidelines related to the configuration of PV SV TV and QV using the PC 1 Value 3 is Temperature as defined in SNS and may not be used by PV 2 Values 2 and 6 may be selected only if VAL 3 or 6 3 Each of PV SV TV and QV must be unique e HART should be configured after configuring all other settings IF EMP or FUL are modified then HART configuration will be reset to the default values Default values are defined at the EMP and FUL levels Gauger420 with HART option supports HART Universal commands 0 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Gauger420 with HART option also supports selected Practice commands 36 37 38 40 42 Gauger420 is compatible with HART Communicator Model 375 revision 6 The following parameters have been verified PV measurement and unit Current in mA LRV read and set URV read and set Percentage Current TAG 8 read and set LSL and USL GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 91 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 92 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Interdependencies For Metric units of GaugerGSM 485 75 Applicable to items Interdependencies EMP FUL NBD FBD 0 15 lt NBD lt FUL lt EMP lt FBD lt 8 000 TWOW Gauger420 only When representing Level 0 lt Level represented by 4mA lt Level represented by 20mA
87. mA value will automatically change to 4 meters Parameter Default Value GaugerGSM 75 Default Value GaugerGSM 50 Distance Unit meter meter Application Low power Low power Empty level 8 000 meter 9 500 meter Full level 0 150 meter 0 250 meter Value to display Distance Distance FBD 8 000 meter 9 500 meter NBD 0 150 meter 0 250 meter Filling rate 5 m min 5 m min Temperature units Celsius Celsius Temperature sensor Internal Internal Target cellular number SolidAT server SolidAT server Target cellular number GaugerGSM 1800 seconds 1800 seconds GSM report interval GaugerGSM 1 1 Full Empty activation GaugerGSM 0 0 Theft activation GaugerGSM 0 0 Refill activation GaugerGSM Level 4 20 representation Gauger420 O meters 4mA settings Gauger420 7 85 meters 20mA setting Gauger420 15mA 4 20 fixed current Gauger420 0 HART address Gauger420 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 77 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Destination phone number GaugerGSM only The SMS destination phone number is a 14 digit number which must be defined in full Any hyphen signs is ignored Examples e A 10 digit phone number 0541234567 may be entered as any of the following it 2 E 4 5 6 S 0 11 12 as 44 JO 5 4 3 5 6 7 O 5 4 1 12 13 6 7 0 2 gt BL RIN rR WM N 3 4 5 6 7
88. n pipe This will ensure that you will not pick up echoes arising from the bottom end of the pipe and report them as full level If no other echoes further than the NBD are detected the Gauger will report lost of echo The default for near blocking distance is identical to the Dead Zone When using an extension pipe a SPIPE command may be used to improve results The PIPE command reduces false echoes originating from multiple extension pipe reflections Application type Application type allows some tuning of the internal GaugerGSM 485 algorithm to be tuned to the application The application may be selected as low power or High power Always use low power for stable measurements unless your target appreciably attenuates the echo such as powder solids liquid with foam or long extension pipes GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 73 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 74 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Cellular communication GaugerGSM only GaugerGSM is equipped with an integrated cellular modem allowing periodic reports of measured data and immediate alerts Alerts include empty and full states and excessive level change rates Excessive level change rates may indicate theft or tank refilling or an approaching flood The user can configure the destination phone number periodic reporting interval normal level change rates and more The user can activate or deactivate specific alerts
89. n u begin as follows SGPR apn etc Also note that a URL may replace the IP address This is not recommended if GPRS network is slow V 6 4 OCF Flow Mapping Table example American Units SRSD Reset to factory defaults SUNT 25 Unit system is American SEMP 3 55 Empty level is 3 5 feet STBL 1 0 0 Four mapping points are defined for table Zero 0 level is mapped to O STBL 2 10 110 8 flow level of 10 is mapped to flow 110 8 level of 20 is mapped to flow STBL 3 20 150 150 Level and Flow units are defined in the following OCF command STBL 4 25 255 0 SOCF 99 1 4 35 Calculate flow using four entries of table The table defines Level in inches and flow in Liter Sec In older firmware versions use OCF 11 SRST Reset the Gauger after setup Note Always verify then re verify that your basic settings are correct including distance to empty level distance to full level level or distance choice Most wrong readings originate from incorrect setup GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 59 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 V 7 Configuration Over The Air OTA by SMS Configuration Over The Air is not supported by all GaugerGSM systems Check with the manufacturer whether your version supports configuration Over The Air GaugerGSM may be configured over the air using SMS messages Configuration SMS can be sent from any cellphone PC application or similar Dest
90. nches For each design GaugerGSM supports a range of sizes which usually represent the obstacle size within the structure crest length in weirs or flume throats These sizes can be defined in either cm or inches The calculated flow may be obtained in one of the flowing units 1 Cubic meter per hour M3H 2 Cubic feet per second CFS 3 Gallons per minute GPM 4 Liter per second LPS 5 Million Gallons per day MGD Additional flume and weirs as well as additional flow units may be added to GaugerGSM upon request When no flume or weirs are present within the channel the Manning Formula may be applied en wikipedia org wiki Manning formula With this formula flow may be calculated if certain characteristics of the channel are known Specifically channel cross section shape and size channel slope along the flow and roughness coefficient GaugerGSM implements the Manning Formula for channels in the shape of pipes e g semicircular cross section e Circular Manning This entry defines the parameters of a generic pipe with circular cross section Flow is calculated using Manning formula for gravitational flow The diameter of the pipe roughness coefficient of the pipe walls and forward slope of the pipe must be defined The diameter is set in cm or inch units and limits are 15 900 cm or 6 350 inches Slope may be above 0 0 and up to 1 0 45 Typical sewer line slopes are 0 01 Roughness coefficient limits are above 0 0 and up
91. nonnnnnnanons 119 Figure 32 Default 4 20 values for Level ccccccccccsssssssssceeececessessaeseeeescesseeaaesececsseeseasaeeeeeessseseaaeaeesesens 123 Figure 33 Default 4 20 values for VOlUME ooccccccninononoonnononnnononononononconnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnns 123 Figure 34 Default 4 20 values for DIStanCe ccccconononocnnononononononnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnanons 124 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 7 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 l Introduction 1 1 Description GaugerGSM 485 is a non contact ultrasonic level sensor with integrated GSM cellular modem GaugerGSM only and USB interface Optional items include display external temperature sensor dry contact input and relay GaugerGSM 485 measures distance Targets may be liquid or solids Measurement is continuous and does not require contact with the target The system can accurately measure steady or agitated target surfaces The system can also rapidly track filling and emptying of vessels GaugerGSM 485 75 KHz measures distance to liquid targets up to 8 meters and GaugerGSM 485 50 KHz up to 9 5 meters In addition to distance GaugerGSM 485 also measures temperature of the environment GaugerGSM 485 makes use of the measured distance to calculate additional process variables These variables include target level volume and flow in open channels OCF GaugerGSM 485 operates at an ultrasonic frequency of 7
92. ns display the highest and lowest temperature ever recorded by the temperature sensors since the last reset was performed GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 113 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Test Mode during installation GaugerGSM 485 only GaugerGSM functionality can be monitored by cable USB RS485 during installation See chapter Serial Data Monitoring for additional details In sites where cable monitoring is not practical the installer must rely on SMS GPRS messages These messages include important information such as RSSI cellular Received Signal Strength Indication When message interval is set to long duration such as several hours it may not be practical to wait at the site for this long period of time In these cases the installer can use the TEST command to quickly send up to five messages from equipment turn on Additional information about TEST command can be found in the chapter Configuration By PC Theft alerts GaugerGSM 485 only GaugerGSM 485 supports theft detection alerts by examining rate of liquid consumption Determine the rate which would be considered as inappropriate in units of level per minute e g mm min or volume per minute e g liter min and modify the deviation number accordingly Limits are defined in the chapter Configuration with PC Rates lower than 4mm min may cause excessive false alerts Entries lower then 4mm min will automatically be converted to 4mm min It is recommen
93. of operation since last reset of this counter This counter aids the user in keeping track of the equipment for maintenance and other operations The resettable counter may be activated from the built in display or using the PC command RSC GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 109 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 110 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 SMS format GaugerGSM only See section GPRS Format for GaugerGSM The NAME N is not included in SMS messages Not all GPRS options are implemented with SMS Check with the manufacturer GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 111 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 112 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Temperature Coefficient of Expansion Liquids expand when temperature rises Measured volume will therefore increase when heated Gauger systems can compensate for this effect by re calculating volume to a fixed reference temperature Example Assume the fixed reference temperature is set to 23 C and measurement takes place at 35 C showing volume of 900 L Also assume that temperature coefficient of volume expansion for this liquid is 750ppm C The recalculated volume for 23 C will be 900 1 35 23 0 00075 892 L Activating the USB command TCOF enables re calculation of volume to a reference temperature Two parameters are defined by the user reference temperature and temperature coefficien
94. ogged message GSM reporting interval GaugerGSM only You can determine the periodic reporting interval using one of the configuration methods The interval is defined in seconds For example for an SMS report once every hour modify the interval to 3600 Report interval lower than 60 older versions 180 seconds are not accepted and will revert to 180 seconds Maximum report interval is 3 999 999 seconds which comes up to about 45 days A reporting interval of O zero disables the periodic reports GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 89 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 90 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 HART communications Gauger420 with HART option only HART is a standard digital communication protocol carried by the two power lines of Gauger420 When using HART communications make sure that the voltage on Gauger420 port is at least 14VDC In addition the loop current should not be lower than 7mA The protocol can provide information on four different measurands which may be selected at setup HART may be used as a bus protocol allowing up to 16 devices on the same bus each identified by a unique address HART parameters may be set using the PC configuration option The setup provides for e Determining the four measurands PV SV QV and TV e Determining the Gauger420 address Some notes related to HART configuration e Support for HART depended on firmware version e PV is automatical
95. oncccconononccnnononnnonononcnononncnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 16 Figure 5 Threaded flange left Thread free flange right ooonoocccnononcccnononcnnononcnnnnnonncnnononncnnononcnnnns 17 Figure 6 Possible extension pipe settings cccccccscsssscececscsesesseaeeeeecesesseseseseeeceseesesaeaeeeeesesseseaeaeeeesens 18 Figure 7 Possible extension pipe fittings 75 KHZ example ooooooococccccnoconononnnononononanonononnnnnncnnanonnnnnnnnnnnns 19 Figure 8 Electrica DOS A A a ee 20 Figure 9 Programmable Timer Switch Connections oooocccncncnononoononnnnnnnnnnonononnnnnnnononononnnnnnnncnnononnnnnnnnnnnns 22 Figure TO SIMCO A a A tati 23 Figure 11 Electrical feeding scheme within hazardous zone battery pack cocoocccnonoccccnononcnnnonannnnnos 25 Figure 12 Electrical feeding scheme when crossing zones battery pack ooconcccccnononccnnononcnnnonanannnos 26 Figure 13 Electrical feeding scheme for external power SUPPlY cccccocononooncnnonononononanonononccananennnnnnnnnnnns 27 Figure 14 Navigation keys ti 31 Figure 15 Ex cution ba eeteasids 31 Figure 16 SUbMENU SCKEENS 22 205 55 t a it A adan da tadas 32 A A r aa Latheatal hadeesbees elec beteleceeet tenet E A a 33 Figure 18 Measurement sc eden 33 Figure 19 Temperature readings scicccci cits cian tancia denia liada lona ias id andante bici 34 Figure 20 Menu and submenu OrganizatiON ccccononoooonnnncnnonnnn
96. onnonnnncnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnanennnnnnnnanens 36 Figure 21 Application dimensions for sensor 75KHZ cccccccccessessnsececececsesesseaecececesseseaeaeeeeeeesseseaeaeeeesens 71 Figure 22 GPRS communication architecture ccccononooooncnnonononononnnnnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnonononnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnannns 85 Figure 23 Side view of Sharp crest left and broad crest right occoooocononoconocooaannncooaannnnonnnnnncnnnans 100 Figure 24 Trapezoidal sharp Crested Well oooccccconononoonnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnanons 101 Figure 25 Front view of Palmar Bowlus fIUMEC ccescccccecessessssececececesseseaaesececeseeseaeaeeeceeessuseaeaeeeeeens 101 Figure 26 Low power predefined levelS occcononocococnnonoconononnnnnoncnnnnnononnoncnncnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnncnnnns 104 Figure 27 Temperature readings ccccecsessssccececesseseaeaeeeeecessessaaeeeeeeseecseseaaeseeeessessaeaeeeesessseaaaeaeeeesens 113 Figure 28 Trigger definition in percentage occccconononocnnonnnononononnnnnoncnnnanononnnnnnnnnnnonononnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnns 115 Figure 29 Box shaped Ea E T E N 118 Figure 30 Cylindrical horizontal tank ccccccccccccessssssseceeececesseseaeceeeeeesesesaaesececssesseseeaeeeeseesseseaeaeeeesens 119 Figure 31 Cylindrical vertical tanKk cococonocconnnncconononaonnnnonnnnnonononnnnncnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnne
97. opmost level and the dead zone border Where the topmost level is too close to the tank roof an extension pipe is required for the installation as described below GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 17 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 11 4 Extension pipe See reference guide Application dimensions and constraints An extension pipe is required for installations where the topmost target level is too close to the roof of the tank In such cases an extension pipe is installed on the tank and the sensor is installed on top of the extension pipe at a safe distance from the topmost level of the target The lower border of the dead zone may fall inside the tank as seen in the right hand side of the figure below In this case no further software settings are required The lower border of the dead zone may also fall within the extension pipe as described in the left hand side of the figure blow In such cases the Near Blocking Distance NBD should be configured in the software In some cases pipes add false echoes at distance longer than the pipe length In those cases PIPE configuration command should be implemented Extension pipe Near blocking distance Extension pipe dead zone Topmost level Figure 6 Possible extension pipe settings A typical structure of an extension pipe is shown on the next figure Closely follow these guidelines when using an extension pipe e Internal pipe diameter should be at
98. organization Note Depending on firmware version False echo scan sub menu may be positioned under Advanced setup Algorithm GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 36 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 IV 2 Quick Setup Set GaugerGSM 485 for operation by a quick 7 step wizard driven procedure using the basic menu option Note Configuration using the display and keypad supports metric units only For American units use the PC configuration method as described in the chapter describing configuration with a PC a Turn on GaugerGSM and wait for the measurement screen to show up Navigate through the toolbar and select setup b Scroll and select BENINA from the Main Menu c Scroll and select application Low power High power For additional details about the application type refer to the reference guide chapter under Application type d Determine distance to empty level For additional details about the empty level see the reference guide section application dimensions and constraints When you are done press Donel e Determine distance to the full level For additional details about the full level see the reference guide section application dimensions and constraints When you are done press Donel f Scroll and select value to display For additional details about value to display see the reference guide section Distance units and value to display g Skip false echo search See the section False
99. our directory of choice three files are included GaugerPC exe settings cfg settings dll Memorize folder location e g c solidat b Copy your new Gauger firmware e g xyz bin to the same folder The new firmware will be sent to you by the manufacturer reseller or you may be instructed to download it from the website VI 4 Upgrade procedure a Run the Gauger Firmware Upgrade Tool by double clicking on GaugerPC exe On Windows 8 you may be required to respond to a pop up with run anyway or a similar response b Wait until the proper COM port is identified then press OK on the pop up window If COM port is not identified automatically check windows Device Manager and set COM port manually by clicking on the communication tab of the application c Verify that current firmware version is displayed on the top line d Click on the button browse and select the new firmware e g xyz bin When the new name appears on the windows you can press the upgrade new firmware button Follow the progress and instructions on screen After some while Gauger display will be turned off this is normal GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 62 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 e During upgrade you will see a progressive bar on the window as follows EA Gauger Firmware Upgrade Tool x Communication Help Current firmware Firmware Version G_US 01 91 050310 Refresh version C 1_SolidAt R amp D 1 FA
100. peration PTS Logger BUS Relay RS485 USB 7 1 SLPST N X M Y K L Set timer for low power mode N 2 99999 long standby minutes X Distance to lowest zone M 2 99999 short standby minutes Y Distance to high zone K 0 disable 1 enable 2 no GSM L 0 no messages in long standby 1 one message in long standby 2 N log messages then burst up to 20 for SMS or 100 for GPRS PTS configuration 7 1 1 SDLOG X N Y M X K Set logger depth N M and K for each of the three zones defined in LPST command Override LPST time intervals with X Y and Z time intervals X Y Z sleep interval in minutes at low mid and high zones respectively N M K logger depth for low zone mid zone and upper zone lt 100 for GPRS and lt 20 for SMS Zero 0 may be used to disable logger messages at a specific zone One 1 may be used to retain logger message format with one point only Logger Operation GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 55 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 7 2 SPTSNS PTS sleeping options O Allow sleeping in all zones 1 Always PTS configuration awake at upper zone 2 Awake at all zones 7 3 SMBS X Y Z GaugerBUS settings X 0 off 1 Slave 2 Master Y For slave GaugerBUS device index For Master slave count Z 1 distance 2 level 3 volume 4 flow 7 4 SRLY N X M Y Defines rel
101. ported by all cellular operators GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 60 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 V 8 Configuration Over RS485 Configuration over RS485 is not supported by all Gauger systems Check with the manufacturer whether your version supports configuration over RS485 Configuration over RS485 is a special mode of operation In this configuration mode the Gauger does not measure and does not report any measurement data either wired or wireless Once in this configuration mode the Gauger will automatically return to measurement mode after 30 seconds of inactivity Entry to RS485 configuration mode is performed at turn on of the Gauger and as described in the following procedure a Connect the Gauger to a PC over RS485 interface Use adapters as required on the PC side b While the Gauger is off turn on the PC and launch HyperTerminal over the RS485 interface c Press the key continuously on the PC keyboard and while pressing turn the Gauger on d The Gauger should enter the configuration mode and display SEND USB 485 COMMAND e Send configuration commands from the HyperTerminal over RS485 f When done wait for 30 seconds for the Gauger to return to the standard measurement mode Depending on the characteristics of your RS485 interface you may be required to add a parallel resistance 1700 Q or 3300 Q on RS485 lines Also in some cases it is advisable to connect a ground wire between pin 4 on the
102. posed to different thermal conditions than its environment Avoid direct sunlight on the Gauger Direct sunlight may overheat the system and cause measurement inaccuracies measurement variations in time and even failure of the system in extreme cases If GaugerGSM is exposed to direct sunlight construct a local sunshade umbrella over the Gauger and an external temperature sensor is recommended GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 19 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 In areas of large temperature variations take into consideration volume changes of the target due to temperature expansion Temperature coefficient of expansion may be as high as 1000ppm 1 C 11 6 Electrical connections Carefully follow these steps when connecting power supply to GaugerGSM 485 Power supply must fulfill the proper rating requirements as defined in the specifications chapter above This chapter is supplemented by an on line video clip Search for YouTube GaugerGSM 11 6 1 Turn off GaugerGSM 485 11 6 2 Turn the GaugerGSM 485 top cap anti clockwise and expose the electrical connections board Identify the elements as shown in the following figure SIM card refers to GaugerGSM only Mini USB port SIM card y gt 76 5 Ground IO data pins for external devices Figure 8 Electrical ports 11 6 3 Insert the power cables into the GaugerGSM 485 through one of the glands Ensure that high voltage sources or cables are at least 1 m
103. quid surface targets As a rule of thumb use no more than 6 meters for solids turbulent liquids when the air medium is not clear or when interferences exist You may verify proper operation by checking whether the equipment frequently enters a state of echo search at your maximum distance Similarly GaugerGSM 485 50 supports a range of 0 35 9 50 for liquids and 7 meters for solids When GaugerGSM enters the empty level it will present an empty status on the display GaugerGSM will then exit this state when level rises at least 2cm above the empty level c Distance to full level Distance to full level is defined as the distance from the face of the sensor to the top most surface of the target to be measured The default value for distance to full level is 15cm or 35cm This is also dead zone of GaugerGSM 485 and cannot be reduced under any circumstances The user is cautioned to prevent targets from crossing this limit as this may result in unpredictable measurements You can overcome this limitation by proper installation For example if the target can approach the tank roof install GaugerGSM 485 on top of an extension pipe which is at least 15cm long When GaugerGSM enters the full level it will present a full status on the display GaugerGSM 485 will exit this state when level decreases by at least 2cm below the full level d Far blocking distance GaugerGSM 485 normally measures distance to targets which are closer t
104. r Manual page 124 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 X Troubleshooting Symptom Recommendation Power On faults Gauger does not power on 1 Check the rating of your power supply and verify these ratings are within the specifications of the GaugerGSM 2 Check the electrical cables between the power supply and the Gauger In particular check the connections on the GaugerGSM Gauger powers on but does not measure 1 Check the rating of your power supply and verify these ratings are within the specifications of the GaugerGSM 2 Check if a USB connection powers up the GaugerGSM do not use a USB connection to power up the GaugerGSM Gauger resets itself 1 For GaugerGSM and for some firmware versions GaugerGSM will reset itself periodically every two minutes or so if SIM card is not inserted 2 If level measurement is absolutely fixed for 20 minutes Gauger will reset itself Ultrasonic related faults Status line 1 reports constant ECHO SEARCH 1 Check your target is between 15 cm and 8 meters 6 meters for solids 2 Verify that the sensor is precisely directed towards the target 3 Check the sensor face and make sure the face is clear of dust or dirt 4 If you use an extension pipe recheck all the recommendations stated in the extension pipe section in this manual Level measurement is 1 Check that distance measurement is correct Verify the settings of Full incorrect level
105. r V Settings of HyperTerminal for configuring GaugerGSM 485 and for serial monitoring are identical except for the item Append Line Feed When monitoring you should uncheck the Append Line Feed item in the ASCII setup to avoid extra lines GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 65 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Vill USB Driver Installation on a PC Do not wire connect your Gauger to the PC before instructed to do so in the following instructions If you have already connected the Gauger you may need to begin installation by following step e then step f below This chapter describes installation of Gauger USB drivers on a PC Driver installation is required when using a PC Laptop for any of the following e Advanced or alternative configuration of the Gauger e Wired monitoring of Gauger measurements e Gauger Firmware upgrade Drivers were tested on XP Windows Windows 7 and Windows 8 systems Operating system responses and wordings may slightly vary between different Window versions a Download Gauger PC Drivers from SolidAT website Browse to http www solidat com select support tab then software download tab click and save the item PC Drivers Unzip files to your directory of choice two files are included usbser sys and 6119_JHM inf or a similar x inf file Memorize folder location e g c solidat b Wire connect your Gauger to the PC using a USB cable Keep cable length to less than two meters Turn G
106. rGSM successfully locates a GSM network the status report GSM PERIODIC ACTIVE will be displayed When an SMS is transmitted a sequence of status reports will be displayed GSM DESTINATION ASSIGNED GSM SMS SENT and GSM PERIODIC ACTIVE GSM PERIODIC ACTIVE may also appear if GaugerGSM fails to send a message after repeated trials for over one minute GSM EVENTS ONLY report is displayed if the user disabled periodic SMS reports Disabling the periodic SMS report is GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 88 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 performed by entering O zero at the report interval either manually or by using the PC configuration command SMST For GPRS messages the following sequence of status reports is as follows When GaugerGSM is first turned on a GPRS INITIALIZING report is displayed If no GSM network is available or if the network is available but GPRS services are not supported one of the error messages will be displayed If the GPRS service is available the report GPRS PERIODIC ACTIVE will be displayed GPRS PERIODIC ACTIVE may also appear if GaugerGSM does not succeed in sending messages for repeated trials lasting more than a minute When a GPRS message is transmitted the status report GPRS MSG SENDING is displayed If the message transmission fails one of the error messages will be displayed GSM GPRS MESSAGE LOGGED is presented when GaugerGSM operates in log mode and presents the index number of the l
107. red distance XX XXX Meter or feet L Measured Level XX XXX Meter or feet F if flow is set Measured flow XXXXXX X M hour FifS1 5 Refill start XX XXX OF XXXXXX X Distance or Volume FifS1 6 Refill quantity XX XXX OF XXXXXX X Distance or Volume V Measured Volume XXXXXX X Liters or Gallons T1 Internal temperature XX X Celsius or Fahrenheit T2 External temperature XX X Celsius or Fahrenheit Vin Voltage In XX X Volt RSSI Cellular signal strength xx From 2 Low to 32 High S1 Equipment status XX Digits For S1 options see the section in this chapter Equipment status report a Format for DATA 1 GPRS messages format when SDATA 1 is configured are in the form N D L F V T1 T2 S1 b Format for DATA 3 GPRS messages format when SDATA 3S is configured are in the form N D L F V T1 T2 Vin RSSI 1 c Format for DATA 4 GPRS messages format when SDATA 4S is configured are in the form N D L F V T1 T2 Vin RSSI S1 DAT TIM In this message DAT and TIM are as defined below Field Description Format Units DAT Date timestamp yy mm dd Year Month Day TIM Time timestamp hh mm ss Hour Minute Second Note that DATA 4 requires setting of the self SIM number using the STEL command GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 86 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 d Format for GaugerGPS N D L F V T1 T2 Vin RSSI S1 SGPGLL LAT N S LON E
108. rical entry and press again 111 3 Measurement screen Level 1 234 meter EMPTY LEVEL GSM SMS SENT Measurement report Status reports Toolbar Contrast Main menu Temperature readings Ultrasonic echo conditions Product identification details Figure 18 Measurement screen The top line presents the current measurement information GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 33 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 111 3 1 Status reports Status reports appear beneath the measurement result On the first line reports related to ultrasonic metering issues are presented On the next line cellular communication related reports are presented Ultrasonic reports include messages such as FULL LEVEL EMPTY LEVEL ECHO SEARCH THEFT START FILL END FILL and others Cellular related reports include messages such as SMS SENT SMS ACTIVE REGISTRATION FAILED and more The bottom line on the screen presents a toolbar with choices Navigate through the toolbar and select an action or report GaugerGSM 485 halts any operations including measurements during navigation GaugerGSM 485 will automatically resume operations 30 seconds after last key has been pressed 111 3 2 Contrast Press the Plus or Minus keys to change visual contrast of the display 111 3 3 Main menu setup Navigate to Setup and press Enter to configure GaugerGSM The actual configuration process is explained in a following chapter 111 3 4
109. rical tank with flat or curved bottom and circular cross section W Sensor ee lt I Height EMP Diameter PEERAA F da Figure 31 Cylindrical vertical tank The diameter horizontal dimension and breadth or zero should be defined The height is assumed same as EMP distance to empty level See also the section Interdependencies in this chapter GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 119 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 120 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 4 20 communications Applicable to Gauger420 ONLY a 4 20 Setup Gauger420 is powered by two wires which also carry measurement information Measurement related information is conveyed by current magnitude which may take any value between 4mA and 20mA During setup the user determines e Which process variable is represented by the electrical current e The measurement value of the process variable which represented by 4mA e The measurement value of the process variable which represented by 20mA e The current value representing an error Measured values are represented by an interpolated electrical current in between 4mA and 20mA The electrical current is interpreted as follows Measurement value value represented by 4mA R S tvalue represented by 20mA value represented by 4mA A E AA current mA 4 16 It is recommended that values that represent a target far from the sensor
110. rom sensor face e Upper zone is defined from 1 meter up to FUL or up to NBD or up to dead zone e Time intervals are ignored if last parameter is higher than 1 indicating DLOG command is in effect SDLOG 30 15 12 45 5 1 e Sleep interval is 30 minutes at the lower zone and logger depth is 15 points e Sleep interval is 12 minutes at the mid zone and logger depth is 45 points e Sleep interval is 5 minutes at the upper zone and logger depth is 1 point Assume measured level is at the lower zone distance to sensor face between 2 5 meter and 1 5 meter GaugerGSM will wake up after 30 minutes measure distance store it and go to sleep again After 15 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 95 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 such cycles 15 30 450 minutes GaugerGSM will transmit a burst data with 15 level 2 element measurement points If for example after the 14 measurement level increases to 0 7 meter from sensor face Gauger will send the partial logger data stored up to that time Once transmission is successful data will be deleted from the storage and logging will initiate at the next wakeup time which is 5 minute later Note Configuration over the air OTA is possible when the Gauger is operating in a PTS mode sleeping intervals and also in a logger mode The Gauger will read configuration commands during normal message transmission For example in a logger operation of one burst transmission per 8 hours the comm
111. rror code Most probable cause 4 Wrong command name or command not adjacent to sign Value is exceeds upper legal limit 5 6 Value is below lower legal limit 7 Value is illegal V 4 3 Communication Errors The erroneous responses described indicate that the link between PC and GaugerGSM is operating fine and that the commands are of wrong nature If no responses are received from GaugerGSM 485 or if the responses carry unfamiliar characters the communication link between the PC and GaugerGSM 485 is not performing In this case you need to check the physical cabling verify the HyperTerminal settings and then restart this application again GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 47 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 V 5 List of commands for configuration from a PC V 5 1 Conventions The following conventions apply for the list of commands These conventions refer to the values allowed for each parameter V 5 1 1 Range of number values A range of number values is presented with a hyphen For example 0 150 8 000 This entry means that the value may be any number between 0 150 and 8 000 Always use the decimal point The number of decimal digits may be less than three V 5 1 2 Range of whole number values A range of whole number values is presented with a hyphen For example 1 99 This entry means that the value may be any whole number between 1 and 99 V 5 1 3 Several distinct values When a parameter can b
112. rtical cylindrical tank with curved or non curved bottom side b Box shaped This section defines a rectangular shaped tank Only the two horizontal lengths are required X and Y The height of the tank is not required and assumes identical with EMP distance to empty level Figure 29 Box shaped tank For advanced users The box shaped tank may also represent any other tank if Volume V and Level L are linearly related in that tank Mathematically stated if V k L where k is a constant For such a tank enter X 1 and Y k GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 118 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 c Horizontal cylindrical tanks Horizontal cylindrical tank with circular cross section and curved or straight sides Diameter Breadth Length _ gt Figure 30 Cylindrical horizontal tank The length horizontal dimension diameter vertical dimension and breadth thickness of the concave side should be defined With this tank shape empty level must be referenced from the actual bottom of the tank Otherwise measurements will be incorrect Typically empty level will be several tens of cm or inches larger than diameter reflecting the fact that the sensor is installed on a raised manhole extension pipe or flange Setting an empty level which is smaller than the diameter implies that the sensor is inside the tank d Vertical cylindrical tanks This case defines a vertical cylind
113. s except as required for electrical connections e Any type of modifications and repairs are permissible only upon the manufacturer or re seller written approval and by pre qualified personal Never reuse defective parts e The manual contains proprietary information belonging to Solid Applied Technologies Ltd The information is published solely for the purpose of assisting authorized users of Gauger level sensors e No part of this manual may be used for any other purpose or disclosed to any person or firm or reproduced by any means without the prior written permission of Solid Applied Technologies Ltd e The text and graphics in this manual are for the purpose of illustration and reference only e All company names brand products and service names that may appear in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders e Solid Applied Technologies shall not be liable for loss or damage caused by the use of this manual or of products described in the manual Solid Applied Technologies sole warranty is that products sold by the company shall be free of defects in material and in workmanship for a period of 12 months Date Revision Software version Part number May 2014 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 V 2 8 GaugerGSM 485 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 2 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Table of Contents NOTICES AND SAFETY GUIDELINE cccssccsseccsscccssccsscccesccnssccescccssccnscccescce
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115. st of choices is back Select EMI to return to the previous menu The previous menu will be displayed such that your last selection will appear first on the menu For example VALUE TO DISPLAY Select Distance Level Distance Figure 16 Sub menu screens 111 2 2 Numeric menu style The Numeric menu style presents you with a multi digit number which may be modified Navigate to each digit and modify the digit as required by using the Plus or Minus keys When you are done with all digits select to move on Select to ignore the changes and return to the previous sub menu Modifications will become permanent survive a reset when you navigate back to the measurement screen GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 32 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 For example Back EMPTY LEVEL Enter distance from sensor face to empty level XX meter Next Figure 17 Numeric menu By repeatedly pressing the Right Down navigation key you will follow this route X gt X2 gt X gt Xa gt Next gt Back gt X gt X2 gt Conversely by repeatedly pressing the Left Up navigation key you will follow the opposite route After pressing NS Gauger will check the validity of your numerical entry If your entry is outside the acceptable boundaries an ILLEGAL VALUE screen will be presented You need to press any key to return to the previous screen A default value will replace your wrong entry If so needed modify the nume
116. stacles exactly perpendicular to the surface of the target in shaded location attached to the tank body of at least 3 internal diameter and 15 25 cm above target from sensor face with completely smooth interior surface installed with a flange not protruding into the tank at least 8VDC on unit terminals rated higher than 8VDC due to voltage drop not exceeding 100mV preferably regulated switching power supply accompanied by power source for field operations Inserted in the SIM card slot Set and formatted correctly Defined using correct limits configured correctly defined consider the application executed when the tank is empty set up in flange and extension pipe installations Installed used in accordance with special instructions May 2014 Rev 4 4 lll Keypad and display This chapter describes the keypad and display of GaugerGSM 485 The keypad and display add the following functionality to GaugerGSM 485 e Viewing measurement results and viewing information related to the system e Configuring GaugerGSM 485 Some models of GaugerGSM 485 are provided without a display keypad In these models configuration of the system is performed with a PC This chapter focuses on the structure and operation of the keypad and display Configuration of the system is described in following chapters Expose the keypad by turning the cap counterclockwise all the way 111 1 Keypad 111 1 1 Navigation keys Use
117. t of volume expansion for the liquid Re calculation affects volume measurement but not level or distance Temperature sensors units and temperature display Gauger systems implement automatic compensation of deviations due to temperature variations in the air temperature of the ultrasonic media The temperature is sensed by a temperature sensor which is embedded within the acoustic sensor In installations where temperature varies very rapidly in time and location it may be preferable to install an external temperature sensor GaugerGSM which will follow more closely the varying temperature For these installations you can select the internal embedded temperature sensor or the external temperature sensor if one is connected or average both readings Physical connection and installation of the external temperature sensor is described in the chapter physical installation guidelines Temperature units may either be selected as Celsius or Fahrenheit Temperature may be viewed on the built in display Temperature readings on the display present the following table Sens Cur High Low Int 29 5 31 0 26 Ext 29 4 32 23 3 Reset Done Figure 27 Temperature readings The second line displays temperature measured by the internal temperature sensor The third line displays temperature measured by the external temperature sensor The column Cur displays the current temperature while High and Low colum
118. the navigation keys to scroll through the display Left Up Right Down navigation navigation key a e 80 Figure 14 Navigation keys 111 1 2 Execution keys Use the execution keys to change a digit or to execute a command Back or m To change a digit navigate to the digit and press the Plus key or the Minus key To execute a command navigate to the command and press the Enter key Remember some changes are saved only after returning to the measurement screen If you shut down GaugerGSM 485 before you return to the measurement screen your changes may be lost Figure 15 Execution keys Increase digit or Decrease digit Enter GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 31 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 111 2 Navigation through menus GaugerGSM 485 supports two menu styles which are used throughout the setup operations and are described below False echo scan employs a third menu style and is described at the relevant section below 111 2 1 Sub Menu style The Sub Menu style presents a list of vertical choices An arrow may appear on the right hand side of the screen if additional items can be reached when scrolling down The scrolling is cyclic meaning that when you reach the last first item the next step will lead you to the first last item Scroll up or down using the navigation keys to your selected choice and press Enter This action will lead you to the next Sub Menu The last item in the li
119. to the configuring PC GaugerGSM 485 avoids excess messages in the event of large target ripples in the vicinity of the trigger point by implementing a hysteresis algorithm In addition messages of any type may only be transmitted if three minutes have passed since the previous message If two trigger levels are crossed in less than three minutes an alert will not be sent from the first trigger level When the Gauger is just turned on and if trigger alerts are defined the downward alert will be sent When operating with the PTS which enforces a Gauger ON OFF operation only downwards alerts are sent Trigger alerts co exist with periodic alerts and with Full and Empty alerts When using PTS with GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 115 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 LPST and TRGR the status field is defined by the TRGR command If triggers are disabled in the TRGR command LPST defines status field GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 116 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 117 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Volume measurement a General Based on measured Level tank shape and tank dimensions GaugerGSM 485 can calculate and report Volume rather than Distance or Level Configuration of Volume elements can only be executed using the PC configuration method Currently three tank shapes are supported e Box shaped e Horizontal cylindrical tanks with curved or non curved sides e Ve
120. ts are in Liter sec Use only entries 1 15 entry 16 is ignored SVALT ura la Show flow on display GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 98 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 99 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Open Channel Flow Open Channel Flow refers to the flow of water or wastewater in natural channels such as rivers or in artificial channels such as irrigation ditches Under some conditions fluid level in the channel in units of meters or feet can be mapped to flow in units of cubic meter per hour gallons per minute etc Typically flumes or weirs are constructed in the channel to allow calculation of flow from level Flumes and weirs are structures that introduce a well designed obstacle to the fluid flow causing a measureable increase in the fluid level nearby the obstacle This level increase can be measured to obtain flow using hydrological formulas or empirical equations Several different designs of flumes and weirs are applied world wide GaugerGSM implements flow equations for nine different designs e Rectangular suppressed sharp crested weir This entry defines a rectangular suppressed sharp crested weir The width of the opening should be defined Limits are 20 300 cm or 12 96 inches Sharp crest refers to the thickness of the weir as explained in the following figure Figure 23 Side view of Sharp crest left and broad crest right e Rectangular contracted sharp creste
121. ugerGSM 485 User Manual page 39 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 e Reset GaugerGSM 485 to its default values e Value to Display is LEVEL e Unit system is Metric e EMPTY LEVEL is set to a distance of 6 0 meters e FULLLEVEL is set to a distance of 0 70 meters e Restart GaugerGSM 485 After RST it is advisable to disconnect power from the Gauger and reconnect again If you are unfamiliar with terms such as empty level or full level read reference guide section Application dimensions and constraints Next is a slightly more complex configuration file A more advanced example P setup2 ba Notepad Ema tx File Edit Format View Help SRSD SVAL Z SUNT 1 SEMP 5 55 SFUL 0 45 STELI 49 1 12345607 SSMST 1800 SRST Digest e The sixth line instructs a set up the destination phone number to 49 1 1234567 e The seventh line instructs GaugerGSM 485 to set up SMS interval time to 1800 seconds e The last line is a restart and the user is advised to disconnect and then reconnect power Finally an example featuring a multi valued command File Edit Format View Help BRSD VAL 3 UNT 1 EMP 5 5 FUL 0 45 CYLV 4 50 3 00 0 RST GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 40 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 Digest Some configuration items are assembled from two values or more For example the dimensions of a vertical cylindrical tank prefix CYLV are height diameter and t
122. witch PTS to be connected between GaugerGSM and battery PTS connections GaugerGSM 485 User Manual page 21 of 126 May 2014 Rev 4 4 e First connect the 5 wire cable from the PTS to GaugerGSM 485 through one of the glands Y Connect the Brown wire to the power plus on GaugerGSM 485 Connect the Yellow wire to the power minus on GaugerGSM 485 Connect the White wire to pin 6 on the electrical port panel see figure above Connect the Green wire to pin 7 on the electrical port panel SN NN Connect the Blue Ground wire to the Ground port on GaugerGSM 485 e Then connect the 3 wire cable from the PTS to the battery Y Connect the Brown wire to the battery plus Y Connect the Yellow wire to the battery minus Y Connect the Blue wire to a local ground at or nearby the battery 5 wire cable 3 wire cable C Programmable Timer Switch Figure 9 Programmable Timer Switch Connections When using an EX rated model please also read and implement the special instructions for EX rated models PTS software configuration is described in the reference guide 11 8 SIM card for GaugerGSM A SIM card must be inserted in the GaugerGSM to allow use of the cellular feature Never insert or take out a SIM card when GaugerGSM power is on Follow these instructions regarding your SIM card 11 8 1 The SIM Card must support SMS GPRS services with your local cellular operator You do not

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