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- Page 1 The fuel level sensor "EPSILON" Models EN and EZ Instruction manual EN.000 RE (EN) Size А4 Copy...
- Page 2 Content Page Introduction 1. Description and operation 1.1. Description of the sensor operation 1.2. Description of the components operation 2. Operations 2.1. Operation limits 2.2. Explosion-proofness 2.3. Preparation for use 2.4. Usage 3. Technical maintenance 3.1. Technical maintenance of the sensor 4.
- Page 3 The sensor should be applied with equipment that supports a unified protocol of Epsilon Data Exchange (hereafter referred to as EDE). The sensor is compatible with various kinds of control units, concentrators and GPS monitoring devices, such as: - "Autograph"; - "Scout";...
- Page 4 Models 1.5…3.3 EXXxх-XXXX Relative electric permittivity range of values Models for operating FLSid (ε) 1.5…5 EXХRxх- XXXX (3) с 0…32 Averaging period of measurement results Measurement information width 10;12;16 2400, 4800, bits 9600, 19200, Selected by Data rate of COM port 38400, seco program...
- Page 5 +160, 1 s Permissible impact of impulse voltage -1000, (8, 9) through power circuits continuous. Permissible short-time impact of electric potential between signal ground and 1500 (10) measuring head cabinet Interface RS-232 Model EN2 RS-485 Model EN4 RS-232 and RS-485 Model EN6 Digital (independent...
- Page 6 4 There are two formats of data representation: 16 and 10; 12 bits. Capacity 10 or 12 bits is defined by programming controller. Default value is12 bit. 5 For both of two axes (lateral and transversal). 6 External FLS connections are possible for model EN6 only. For other models it is possible to use internal calibration chart only.
- Page 7 Fig.1.1 1.1.3. Contained parts. 1.1.3.1. Main contained parts. The main contained parts are the probing device and attached detecting head, which is fixed to FS tank surface with flange (Fig 1.2). Fig.1.2. General view of FLS with string central contact (left) and pluggable central contact (right).
- Page 8 There are different identification marks of sensor, depending on the interface type, measuring liquid dielectric permittivity, presence of tilt meter, probing device type and length. Identification of Identification measuring head of fuel probe E Х 6 R i m - H 075 Model Fuel probe length (cm) Fuel probe design...
- Page 9 Sensor type - "Epsilon" Model designation; Interface type; Relative electric permittivity range of values for operating fluids; Operational characteristics Modification of fuel probe; Fuel probe length (cm); Identification of these specifications. Page EN.000 RE Chg. Page Doc. # Sign. Date Size А4 Copy...
- Page 10 1.1.3.3.2 Example of "Epsilon" sensors’ identification recording when ordering and in documentation of other products, where it can be applied: Fuel level sensor "Epsilon" EN6Ri-H075 TOR U30466754-07:2013, where: - " Fuel level sensor"– item; - "Epsilon" – name; - "EN" – model; - "6"...
- Page 11 Flange Fig. 1.4 Probe length determination when ordering L of probe L зонда Fig. 1.5 Probe with a string L of probe L зонда Fig. 1.6 Probe with plug contact It is recommended to use the probes having lengths, standardized by manufacturer (see table 1.1) –...
- Page 12 Thus, for example, overall height of the tank semi-trailer tractors of such widespread brands as DAF, MAN, Renault, Scania is 620 mm – it is necessary to apply the sensor with 600 mm long probe for them. Sensor manufacturer provides the following set of standardized lengths of probes (Table 1.1) Table 1.1 Recommended length...
- Page 13 1.1.3.4 Delivery package 1.1.3.4.1 Basic delivery package Table 1.2 Name Notes Measuring head EN, EZ Probe EN, EZ Flange EN, EZ Rubber seal ring EN, EZ Support of the probe EN, EZ Socket plug cap Self-drilling helical screw EN, EZ Ø...
- Page 14 end of Table 1.2 Fuse strip 0.1 А 250V Ø 5х20 mm, quick-action Fuse strip 0.5 А 250V Ø 5х20 mm, quick-action EN, EZ Insertion label with Scheme of string fixing string Vehicular safety appliance 1А 1.1.3.4.2 Additional accessories Table 1.3 Name Indication Quantity...
- Page 15 1.1.3.4.2 Operation documentation Table 1.4 Name Identification Q-ty Notes Passport EN.000 ПС For model EN Passport EZ.000 ПС For model EZ Passport BIZ-EZ.000 ПС For spark protection module Operation manual EN.000 РЕ 1 copy per batch on a single address Installation EN.000 ИМ...
- Page 16 1.1.5 Labeling and Sealing 1.1.5.1 Labeling 1.1.5.1.1 Labeling of measuring head: - name and label for goods and services of the enterprise- manufacturer; - name and conventional identification; - explosion-proofing labeling; - operational temperature range; - serial (factory) number according to the system of enterprise- manufacturer.
- Page 17 1.1.6 Packing Measuring head with attached probe is packed in polyethylene "sleeve" and building kit from basic delivery package (see table 1.2) and spark protection module (for models "EZ"), are packed in sealed polyethylene packages. Page EN.000 RE Chg. Page Doc.
- Page 18 1.2 Description of product components 1.2.1 Measuring heads Sensor’s measuring head (fig. 1.2) contains: capacitometer; inclinometer (in certain models); data concentrator with calibration tables; digital data processing circuit; data exchange device; galvanic barrier (for model EN); power stabilizer and scheme providing necessary protection of input and output circuits.
- Page 19 The probe is a coaxial capacitor formed by a pipe made of aluminum alloy (outer electrode) and an insulated copper string or aluminum alloy pin (inner electrode). Required string tension is supported by a spring that is located in contact of the probe’s connector. Concentricity of a pin and an outer pipe is provided by internal plastic inserts.
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Page 20: Intended Usage
2 INTENDED USAGE 2.1 Operating restrictions 2.1.1 During operation of the sensor it is prohibited: – to use the device inappropriately; – to connect the sensors to devices, whose interface does not meet the specifications indicated in this manual; – to expose device to the impact of aggressive media; –... - Page 21 Table 2.1 Parameter values of intrinsically safe field circuits of model EZ sensor: Meas. Name of feature or parameter Value unit Maximum input voltage, U Maximum input current, I Maximum internal capacitance, C Maximum internal inductance, L 2.2.2 Spark protection module "BIZ-EZ" has explosion proofing labelling "ExiaIIВ"...
- Page 22 2.4 Item application 2.4.1 Application of a sensor consists in obtaining electronic information on the fuel level in tank from it by external device (such as onboard controller). Sensor control is performed by external device via interface cable and does not require any additional operator's intervention.
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Page 23: Maintenance
3 MAINTENANCE 3.1 Item Maintenance 3.1.1 General guidelines 3.1.1.1 Sensor is a maintenance-free product, but if vehicle maintenance regulation provides procedure of fuel tank prophylaxis, then it is advisable to simultaneously perform preventive maintenance of sensor as well. Spark protection module is subject to examination at least once every 6 months (see 3.1.3.2). - Page 24 3.1.3 Order of item maintenance 3.1.3.1 Sensor maintenance Complete dismantling of sensor must be performed in the following consequence (fig. 3.1): - to disconnect interface and connecting cable; - to unscrew and remove measuring head, after that to unscrew sensor probe from the flange;...
- Page 25 - to check the quality electrical connection to the ground bus or to a vehicle body; - to check the quality of connection of external circuits; - to check the integrity of protective seals. In case of detecting damages it is necessary to eliminate them, and if it is impossible to correct problems, to carry out the replacement of damaged parts.
- Page 26 4 TEMPORARY REPAIR 4.1 Item temporary repair 4.1.1 General guidelines 4.1.1.1 Temporary item repair can be carried out only regarding replacement of the measuring head. Sensor’s measuring head itself is non- repairable item, and during guaranteed service life it retains stability of its parameters.
- Page 27 Fig. 4.1 Partial disassembling of fuel level sensor и and installation of cover- plug - to upload new configuration data in new measuring head (see appendix В of the document "EN.000 ИМ. Installation manual"); - to install and connect new measuring head, to perform sensor sealing according to requirements of 1.1.5.2.
- Page 28 Fig. 4.3 Disassembling of string - Install the string, having performed the operations, described in subsection 8.3 of the document "EN.000 ИМ Installation manual" in reverse order. Page EN.000 RE Chg. Page Doc. # Sign. Date Size А4 Copy...
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Page 29: Transportation And Storage
5 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE Transportation of sensor in transport packaging of enterprise- manufacturer is allowed by all types of closed land and maritime transport (in railway waggons, containers, covered trucks, holds, etc.). Transportation in pressurized heated compartments of aircraft is allowed. During transportation and storage, requirements of manipulation signs, printed on group transport packaging, should be respected.
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