Configuring Levelmasters Using Masterlink; Installing Masterlink; Connecting To The Levelmaster - ABB LevelMaster 7100 User Manual

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Configuring LevelMasters using MasterLink

This section includes the procedures for configuring and calibrating the LevelMaster(s) using the MasterLink software. Follow
each of the procedures in the presented order to configure each LevelMaster being installed. For multi-unit installations that
include host controllers, configure and connnect all the LevelMasters first.
The calibration procedure included in this section is performed only if the LevelMasters are not connected to a host to controller
and if the customer has been able to perform manual level measurements. When host controllers are used, it is preferred that
calibration be done through the controller to ensure calibration data is available for audit trail purposes.
It is recommeded that configuration be done with the electronics board removed from the enclosure. When installing several
LevelMasters, all the electronics boards can be removed to be configured and tested before field installation. The procedures in
this section assume the board has been removed from the LevelMaster enclosure.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Use MasterLink version 2.0 for initial configuration. This version is backwards compatible
with LevelMasters with previous electronics board versions and float types. Before beginning the configuration,
ensure that the correct MasterLink version is installed in the laptop or PC used to communicate with the
LevelMaster. If not available, follow the installation procedure (section 5.1, Installing MasterLink).
All MasterLink screens have online help. Click Help to access additional information at any time if needed.

Installing MasterLink

MasterLink version 2.0 or later is required to configure the LevelMaster. Version 2.0 or later supports all board versions and all
floats types.
IMPORTANT NOTES: Installation of the MasterLink version 2.0 does not upgrade an existing MasterLink version.
The new version is a new installation independent of the previous version and therefore there could be two
separate instances of MasterLink in the same laptop. The new instance will not have any existing configuration
files because they are not automatically available in the new installation directory. To continue managing all the
installed LevelMasters with MasterLink 2.0, configuration files may be copied to the new installation directory.
To install software:
1. Go to the Liquid level sensor LevelMaster 7100
access to the website is possible. See the Contact us section in the back of this manual for support.
2. Click the Downloads tab.
3. Scroll down to locate and select Software.
4. Click the PDF icon to download the software.
5. Install the software on the PC or laptop that will connect to the LevelMaster. Take note of the path of the installed directory.
6. (Optional) To manage previously installed LevelMasters, copy any required data (configuration) files from the older
MasterLink installation to the new main installation folder. Data files have the .dat and .tlm extensions and reside in the
main MasterLink directory by default. The .dat files contain configuration and calibration data. The .tlm files contain location
files. The location files define the names of the location and the LevelMasters at those locations. The number of
configuration or location files depends on the number of units and locations.
IMPORTANT NOTES: If the files from the old MasterLink directory were kept with their default names, they will
overwrite files with the same default names in the new MasterLink main folder. To avoid overwriting any default
files in the new installation, rename the files being copied or save into another folder.

Connecting to the LevelMaster

Configuring the LevelMaster requires local communication with a laptop running the MasterLink software. Depending on the type
of location, the laptop can be used as follows:
In non-hazardous locations (general-purpose installations), the laptop can be directly connected to the LevelMaster. The
laptop can be taken to the top of the tank and plugged directly into the LevelMaster's electronics board.
link. This link is the LevelMaster product page on the ABB website. If no
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