Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION General Description PROPRIETARY NOTICE The information contained in this publication Features is derived in part from proprietary and patent data. This information has been prepared for Typical Applications the express purpose of assisting operating and maintenance personnel in the efficient use of Dimensions the instrument described herein.
Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 GENERAL DESCRIPTION FEATURES The Gladiator Smart Admittance Switch • Excellent immunity to product build-up is a third generation, state-of-the-art • Excellent temperature stability - no level probe, designed to operate in false trips tough industrial environments.
Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS High level switch in plastic pellet silo Cyclone bin level switch High level switch in grain application Sultan 234 Series...
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Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Continuous filling with build-up High and low level switch in a hopper on probe High level Low level (top mounted) (top mounted) Probe If impact from falling material is expected, mount a protection plate above the probe to ensure no physical damage can occur to the...
Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 DIMENSIONS REMOTE PROBE SMART PROBE Window for Window for 85mm (3.3”) 85mm (3.3”) viewing status viewing status LEDs LEDs 2 x M20 cable glands M20 cable gland or 3/4” NPT adaptors or 3/4”...
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Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 DIMENSIONS FLEXIBLE CABLE PROBE M20 x 1.5 or 3/4” NPT adaptor 115mm 100mm (3.9”) Ground Mounting Thread (1.5” NPT or BSP only) SS 316 150mm (5.9”) Teflon Guard SS 316 215mm (8.4”) Teflon 83mm (3.3”) Cable Length...
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Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 DIMENSIONS HIGH TEMPERATURE PROBES HIGH TEMP PROBE HIGH TEMP PROBE (<250°C, <482°F) (450°C, 842°F) Max 150ºC (302ºF) Max 450ºC (842ºF) Max 250ºC (482ºF) 90mm (3.5”) 90mm (3.5”) SS 316 Temperature extension Ø90mm (3.5”) L100mm (4”) 329mm (13”) (See page 5 for...
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Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 MOUNTING Probes can be mounted from the top, between the probe and wall to allow for side and bottom. build-up of material occurring on the wall. Points to consider when mounting: ...
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Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 MOUNTING Correct Incorrect Correct Incorrect Correct Correct Possible product build-up Incorrect Possible product build-up If necessary mount a protection plate to prevent direct impact or to prevent pull from down feed. Flexible cable Correct 30-45º...
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Rev 1.2, June 2008 FLEXIBLE CABLE PROBE ADJUSTMENT Notes for adjusting probe rope length The Gladiator rope type probe can be altered to any sensing length between approx. 750mm and 3m by cutting down from the standard sizes as required.
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M4 grounding screw If only one cable is used for both power and output signal, then the second entry port must be GLADIATOR SMART PROBE TERMINAL LAYOUT plugged or blinded. Every Smart RELAY COMMS DC-IN AC-IN unit is supplied with two M20 glands (or 3/4”NPT adaptors)
RISING LEVEL (Set ‘Relay Action’ parameter (not detected) pages 23 and 26) *It is possible for the Gladiator to switch state before actual product contact with the probe. State 2 rep- resents product being detected by the probe, even if it occurs without...
Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 WIRING MULTIDROP CONNECTIONS Multidrop Connection Using HawkLink USB* TEST TEST OFF OFF OFF OFF A B Gnd A B Gnd A B Gnd White Blue Black Hawklink Laptop or PC Communications using Hawklink USB or RS485 / 232 converter with GosHawk software.
Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 WIRING HAWKLINK GSM - CONNECTING POWER AND COMMS USING DC POWER DERIVED FROM AC POWERED REMOTE GLADIATOR NOT POSSIBLE WITH GLADIATOR SMART REMOTE AMP PROBES. INTERNAL COMMS DC-IN AC-IN COMMS DC-IN...
Connect shield to DC “-” only at this end. TERMINAL ORDER VARIES BETWEEN GLADIATOR SMART PROBE AND REMOTE AMPLIFIER. ENSURE CORRECT LAYOUT IS USED. USING SEPARATE AC OR DC POWER WITH REMOTE GLADIATOR REMOTE AMP COMMS DC-IN AC-IN COMMS DC-IN...
Test Externally provided test button EXTERNAL PUSH BUTTON GROUND MUST CONNECT BACK TO GLADIATOR GROUND OR DC ‘-’ TERMINALS FAILSAFE OUTPUT MODE (Test switch must be in the ‘OFF’ position - default setting) Test terminal will provide an output which is able to switch an external failsafe relay or PLC/SCADA/DCS input.
AC Ground - must be used for Delay Potentiometer (0-20 sec) AC powered installations (Default 0 sec. at minimum position) Removable terminal block - plug in type Sensitivity Potentiometer Signal indicator - Not used in Gladiator Admittance products Default 50% = 12 o’clock Sultan 234 Series...
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The Blue LED will stay on if there nected between the outside ground screw on was a calibration error. If this is the case the Gladiator housing and the roof/wall/side please check that the probe is not touching of the silo/tank/vessel/chute. (For non metal-...
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Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 SETUP PROCEDURE SMART PROBE VERSION 7. Select the time delay The test function allows you to check the Set the required delay using the Delay functionality of the unit. Applying a ground potentiometer.
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Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 SETUP PROCEDURE REMOTE FUNCTIONALITY LAYOUT Calibrate button Run button Down button Up button Relay LEDs 1 and 2 Display (LCD with backlight) RELAY 1 RELAY 2 STATUS A STATUS B Status LEDs A and B - Status A flashes with probe to amplifier communications - Status B has no function in this product REMOVABLE REMOTE PROBE TERMINAL BLOCK...
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3. Turn the power on The display will turn on and the failsafe relay will switch. The display will scroll through the follow- ing messages: Hawk, Amp SerialNo, Type, Amp Soft Ver, Device ID, SensorSerial, SensorModel, Sens SoftVer, Sensor Addrs, Gladiator System Amp.
Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 SOFTWARE MENU REMOTE AMPLIFIER ENTERING DATA All software adjustments are achieved via the four PUSHBUTTONS on the front panel. In Run Mode (A) Press and hold - interrupts normal operations and allows access to software menu headings.
Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 FLOW CHART SOFTWARE VERSION 7.4 SOFTWARE TREE Sensor Value Normal Running Display 0.0% Press To Calibrate UnLock On first start up there is no security code protection. Press Press Press Press To QuickSet QuickSet Advanced...
Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 FLOW CHART QUICKSET QuickSet *When CAL is pressed ‘ edit’ will flash on the bottom line of the display for a short time to indicate that the parameter is being opened for editing. Calibrate mount will cancel the mounting influence and zero the % reading with the existing process Cal Mounting...
Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 FLOW CHART ADVANCED MENU Default values/settings Advanced in bold and underlined Auto - Switch point is set in QuickSet by the ‘Switch Point’ parameter. Switch Mode ‘Switch On’ = ‘Switch Point’, ‘Switch Off’ = Half of ‘Switch Point’ value (by default).
Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 FLOW CHART ADVANCED MENU From previous page Reset Log Reset probe history log (Yes / No) Log will automatically reset when Cal Mounting is used in QuickSet to cancel mounting influences and re-zero the % reading. Modbus Selection should not be changed Comms Type...
The diagnostic displays appear on the top line of the LCD, after pressing the Up or Down push button when the Gladiator switch is in its normal running mode. The diagnostics provide the user with valuable performance feedback on how the instrument is performing whilst in operation.
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Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 FLOW CHART DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAYS Max: 72.9% Maximum captured Sensor Value % since last 0.0% history log reset, or last Cal Mounting operation. Press SwOff: 25% Percentage below which the Relay will be in State 1*.
A. You may choose to leave the Switch at least 500mm of the probe. After cali- Point at the default 50%. The Gladiator brating the unit the Sensor Value (%) will switch reliably without contact of should read approximately 0.0% with...
Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 PART NUMBERING SMART PROBE VERSION AS2100 Gladiator Admittance Switch - Smart Probe Power Supply B 24 Vdc standard (7-30Vdc) U Universal AC power supply (80-260Vac input) and 7-30Vdc Output Options S Switch only, level relay, Modbus...
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Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 PART NUMBERING REMOTE VERSION Remote Amplifier GSA Remote Gladiator System Amplifier Housing S Standard polycarbonate electronics housing Power Supply B 24 Vdc standard (2-30Vdc) C 48Vdc U Universal AC power supply (80-260Vac input) and 7-30Vdc...
Manual Admittance Smart Switch Series Rev 1.2, June 2008 DIELECTRIC CONSTANTS TABLE For other materials contact the factory Dielectric Dielectric Dielectric Dielectric Material Constant Material Constant Material Constant Material Constant Acetal Castor Oil Glycerine 47.0 Palmitic Acid Acetic Acid Camphene Glycer ol 43.0 Pentane...
HAWK MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS PTY LTD Manufacturer’s Address: 5–7 Maurice Court Nunawading, Vic. Australia 33 declares that the product Gladiator Variable Admittance Level Switch series Models AS2000, AS200, AS2200, AS220, and GARP. conform to the following product specifications: Low Voltage Directive: 73/23/EEC...
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Rev 1.2, June 2008 Contacts Hawk Measurement Hawk Measurement Systems (Head Office) 7 River Street 15-17 Maurice Court Middleton, MA 01949 Nunawading VIC 3131 Australia Phone: +1 888 HAWKLEVEL (1-888-429-5538) Phone: +61 3 9873 4750 Fax: +61 3 9873 4538...