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Page 1: User Manual
Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor User Manual Help Version updated till firmware 405p & 1.0.3816 Copyright © 2018, AKCP... -
Page 2: Hardware Installation
Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual 1) Introduction What is the AKCP Fuel Sensor? How to use this manual 3. Package Contents The Fuel Sensor unit types 2) Hardware Installation 1. Dimensions 2. Mounting and Installation 3) Sensor Setup 1. Sensor Settings 2. - Page 3 The Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensors are available in two versions: 1) Invasive (UFLS) this is mounted on the top of the tank and requires the cutting of a hole and threading in order to bolt the sensor into place.
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Page 4: How To Use This Manual
3. Package Contents Your AKCP Ultrasonic Fuel Level sensor package contains the following items:- 1x AKCP Ultrasonic Fuel Sensor UFLS or UFLS-NI type (sender unit, leader cable & electronics module). 12VDC power adapter & cord; connects to the electronics module (only for UFLS sensor;... - Page 5 RJ45 connection for connecting to the RJ-45 sensor port on your AKCP base unit via CAT5/6 cable which can be extended up to 100 feet.
- Page 6 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Technical drawing Application diagram Updated until firmware 405p & 1.0.3816 - 6 -...
- Page 7 RJ45 connection for connecting to the RJ-45 sensor port on your AKCP base unit via CAT5/6 cable which can be extended up to 100 feet.
- Page 8 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Application diagram Updated until firmware 405p & 1.0.3816 - 8 -...
- Page 9 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual 2) Tank Sensor & Hardware Installation 1. Unit Dimensions A) Invasive UFLS Updated until firmware 405p & 1.0.3816 - 9 -...
- Page 10 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual B) Non-Invasive UFLS-NI Updated until firmware 405p & 1.0.3816 - 10 -...
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Page 11: Mounting And Installation
Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual 2. Mounting and installation A) Invasive UFLS Before we go any further it is important to read the following information in regards to installation. 1. The sender must not be mounted closer than 150mm from the center of the sender to sides of the tank, baffles or other intrusions. - Page 12 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual The acoustic protrusion should be positioned in the tank aperture in the center of the hole. The protrusion should ideally be protruding into the tank and not be recessed in the hole. See drawing above. ...
- Page 13 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Case 1 The AKCP Invasive Fuel Sensor must be mounted at the deepest tank point! It is recommended the sender is mounted in the middle of the tank, this is particularly important on low or no baffled tanks that are mounted in moving vehicles or vessels.
- Page 14 The UFLS must be mounted at least 150mm from a vertical tank baffle, tank walls and piping. If the fluid splashes on the protrusion head of the UFLS, the UFLS will not be able to measure correctly the height of fluid in the tank.
- Page 15 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Installation Pictures for Invasive UFLS The two images above show the top of the generator fuel tank and drilling the hole for the fuel sensor. Updated until firmware 405p & 1.0.3816 - 15 -...
- Page 16 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual The picture above shows the gasket positioning before drilling the holes to mount the fuel sensor onto the generator fuel tank. Updated until firmware 405p & 1.0.3816 - 16 -...
- Page 17 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual The picture above shows the placement of the template before drilling the mounting holes into the fuel tank. And finally installing the gasket and the sending unit (Ultrasonic Sensor) onto the tank and tightening down the mounting bolts.
- Page 18 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual B) Non-Invasive UFLS-NI This sensor type mounts on the bottom of the tank instead of the top, and it doesn’t require cutting of any holes. Please note the following: 1. The sender must not be mounted closer than 150mm from the center of the sender to sides of the tank, baffles or other intrusions.
- Page 19 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Installation Pictures for Non-Invasive UFLS-NI Updated until firmware 405p & 1.0.3816 - 19 -...
- Page 20 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual The 4 images above show the bottom of the fuel tank and preparing the surface for the fuel sensor installation. See installation steps below. Updated until firmware 405p & 1.0.3816 - 20 -...
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- Page 22 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual The 3 images above show the preparation of the epoxy glue and applying it on the surface of the sensor, ensuring there are no air bubbles or uneven surface. Installation Steps 1) Prepare the tank surface, sand the surface to roughen it to make a better adhesive connection, and clean with alcohol to remove any grease.
- Page 23 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual These 2 images above shows the final steps: to mount the sensor on the surface of the tank, and hold it in place securely while the Epoxy glue has dried. Updated until firmware 405p & 1.0.3816 - 23 -...
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- Page 25 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual These last images show the correct installation of the UFLS-NI sensor on the bottom of the tank. Updated until firmware 405p & 1.0.3816 - 25 -...
- Page 26 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual 2) Sensor Setup for both sensor types sensorProbe+ (SP2+ & SPX+) base units To begin make sure you have connected your ultrasonic fuel sensor to the base unit via the RJ45 connection, then navigate to the web interface of your module. This is shown below:- Updated until firmware 405p &...
- Page 27 - The top limit is the distance between the sensor and liquid inside the tank when it is full. This value is only used for the Invasive UFLS type; the UFLS-NI (non-invasive) will ignore this setting. - The bottom limit is the distance between the sensor and liquid inside the tank when it is empty.
- Page 28 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual In the above Tank Configuration you will setup your tank if it is the Non-Linear type. Next will be the advanced settings for the sensor. On the "Advanced Settings" the sensor actually displays by default the value in % of liquid in the tank.
- Page 29 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Please see below for the Continuous Time and Minimum Time feature settings as this is the same on both the securityProbe & SP+ units. securityProbe base units To begin make sure you have connected your fuel sensor to the base unit via the RJ45 connection, then navigate to the web interface of your module.
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Page 30: Sensor Settings
Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual 1) Sensor Settings We will now take a look at the settings of the Fuel sensor, follow the directions shown below:- You will now be shown the sensor settings page for the Fuel sensor as shown in the image below:- Updated until firmware 405p &... - Page 31 2. Making your sensor Online or Offline As with all AKCP sensors you can choose to either “online” or “offline” your sensor, this can be achieved by simply clicking this button:- When you are done making changes remember to click “Save” or your changes will be lost.
- Page 32 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual 3. Other Information on the settings page As well as giving you options, the sensor settings page also displays information about your Fuel Level sensor. This is show below:- Current Reading This displays the reading of the Fuel Sensor at that moment. Updated until firmware 405p &...
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Page 33: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings As you can see in the picture below advanced settings are very straight forward and require little explanation, most of the settings are the same as you find in other AKCP sensor options windows. Updated until firmware 405p & 1.0.3816... - Page 34 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Continuous Time Settings The continuous time settings window allows you to adjust the time for a sensor to be in a new status before the system accepts the new status. Minimum Time Settings The minimum time settings window allows you to adjust the minimum time between each status. Updated until firmware 405p &...
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Page 35: Common Technical Specifications
Ships with 15ft CAT5 sensor cable, can be Ships with a 15 foot CAT5 LAN extended up to 50ft (15m) extension cable It is advised that the UFLS is not to be used with Manufacturers Warning explosive chemicals of any kind. Sensor LED behavior (common):... - Page 36 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Invasive Specific Specification Standard SAE 5 mounting hole for easy fit. Mounting Pattern Not suitable for tank liquid depths less than 200mm Minimum Tank Depth Acoustic sonic measurement Measurement Method 0–2000 mm (6.5 ft) Tank Depth 0–2000 mm (6.5 ft) at 2 mm accuracy Accuracy Distance +/- 2%-5% Full-Scale Accuracy...
- Page 37 Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual Non Invasive Specific Specification Not suitable for tanks less than 50mm Minimum Tank Depth Acoustic sonic measurement Measurement Method 0–2000 mm (6.5 ft) Tank Depth 0–2000 mm (6.5 ft) at 2 mm accuracy Accuracy Distance ±(3+H*0.5%) mm Full Scale Accuracy Epoxy Resin (Bottom mount only)
- Page 38 This concludes the Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Manual. Please contact support@akcp.com if you have any further technical questions or problems setting up your modem or your alerts. Thanks for Choosing AKCP! Updated until firmware 405p & 1.0.3816 - 38 -...
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