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- Page 1 EchoSwitch II Manual – MN300650 09 JULY 08 Revision A Flowline Inc. 10500 Humbolt Street Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Tel: (562) 598-3015 Fax: (562) 431-8507 www.flowline.com 09 JUL 08 EchoSwitch II 1 of 33 Rev A MN300650...
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- Page 3 On-line Warranty Registration can be found under Contact Us in the Navigation Bar along the side of the home page. If for some reason your product must be returned for factory service, go to the Flowline website to receive a Material Return Authorization number (MRA), providing the following information: 1.
- Page 4 Warranty Flowline warrants to the original purchaser of its products that such products will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period which is equal to the shorter of one year from the date of purchase of such products or two years from the date of manufacture of such products.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Introduction: The EchoSwitch II is a general-purpose ultrasonic level switch that provides the end user the ability to control up to three unique devices (pump, valves and/or alarms) through an advanced non-contact technology. EchoSwitch II features push button configuration that uses real engineering values for setting up the relay operation(s). -
Page 6: About This Manual
About this Manual: PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual includes information on the EchoSwitch II series Ultrasonic Level Switch from FLOWLINE. Please refer to the part number located on the switch label to verify the exact model configuration, which you have purchased. - Page 7 Make a Fail-Safe System: Design a fail-safe system that accommodates the possibility of switch and/or power failure. FLOWLINE recommends the use of redundant backup systems and alarms in addition to the primary system. The switch has (3) relay channels. Each relay is a SPDT (single pole, double throw) type rated at 60 VA, 1A Max.
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Page 8: Specifications
Specifications: Range: LU77: 4" to 8.2' Temp. comp.: Automatic (10 cm to 2.5m) Electronics temp.: F: -40° to 140° LU78: 8" to 24.6' C: -40° to 60° (20 cm to 7.5m) Pressure: MWP = 30 PSI Repeatability: 0.25" (6.35 mm) Enclosure rating: NEMA 4X (IP65) Effective Beam width: 3"... -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started: EchoSwitch II can be configured before installation. The switch features non-volatile memory, so the set points configured before installation will not be lost when the switch is powered down. To start, all you need is the following information: •... -
Page 10: Getting Around
Getting around: EchoSwitch II is configured by the use of three push buttons (UP, DOWN and SELECT) and a LCD display. As a lockout feature, the buttons are inactive until the SELECT button is held down for 5 seconds, and then the display will begin to scroll through the top level of the configuration menu. - Page 11 FILL – used to control a pump that fills a tank. Typically, Relay ON is the LOW set point and Relay OFF the HIGH set point. Relay will energize at the low set point (ON) and remain on until the level reaches the high set point (OFF) and will remain off until the level returns to the low set point (ON).
- Page 12 TEST P – This is a production test feature used by the factory to confirm operation. This mode should only be used when supervised by a Flowline representative. • RUN – Returns the unit to normal measurement and control mode...
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Page 13: Feature Guide
Feature Guide FEATURE ACCESS BY Easy to use MENU Press and hold SELECT key until MENU is displayed approximately 5 seconds. The menu items will rotate through display, press SELECT to change an item. Many UNITS of In the MENU mode, press select when UNITS is display, measurement. -
Page 14: How To Enter The Menu
3. Select EXIT to return to the Top Level Menu. Note: Reading the level of liquid in Percent • Flowline recommends that when selecting PERCENT, configure the Height and Fill_H settings before selecting PERCENT in order to span the EchoSwitch II for your application requirements. -
Page 15: How To Configure The Operational Range
8. Select EXIT to return to Top Level Menu. Note: • Flowline recommends that when selecting PERCENT, configure the Height and Fill_H settings before selecting PERCENT in order to span the EchoSwitch II for your application requirements. • When PERCENT is selected, the TANK settings (Height and Fill_H) will be disabled. -
Page 16: How To Set A High Alarm
How to set a HIGH ALARM 1. In MENU mode, when the relay you wish to program is appears, press SELECT. 2. When ALARM appears, press SELECT. 3. When HIGH appears, press SELECT. 4. Using the UP and DOWN buttons, set the HIGH (ON) set point for the relay. -
Page 17: How To Set A Low Alarm
How to set a LOW ALARM 1. In MENU mode, when the relay you wish to program is appears, press SELECT. 2. When ALARM appears, press SELECT. 3. When LOW appears, press SELECT. 4. Using the UP and DOWN buttons, set the LOW (ON) set point for the relay. -
Page 18: How To Fill With A Pump
How to Fill a tank/vessel with a pump. 1. In MENU mode, when the relay you wish to program is appears, press SELECT. 2. When PUMP appears, press SELECT. 3. When FILL appears, press SELECT. 4. When ON appears, press SELECT. 5. -
Page 19: How To Empty With A Pump
How to Empty a tank/vessel with a pump. 1. In MENU mode, when the relay you wish to program is appears, press SELECT. 2. When PUMP appears, press SELECT. 3. When EMPTY appears, press SELECT. 4. When ON appears, press SELECT. 5. -
Page 20: How To Fill With A Valve
How to Fill a tank/vessel with a valve. 1. In MENU mode, when the relay you wish to program is appears, press SELECT. 2. When VALVE appears, press SELECT. 3. When FILL appears, press SELECT. 4. When ON appears, press SELECT. 5. -
Page 21: How To Empty With A Valve
How to Empty a tank/vessel with a valve. 1. In MENU mode, when the relay you wish to program is appears, press SELECT. 2. When VALVE appears, press SELECT. 3. When EMPTY appears, press SELECT. 4. When ON appears, press SELECT. 5. -
Page 22: How To Duplex
How to Duplex two relays Duplex enables EchoSwitch II to use two relays to alternate after each cycle while performing a lead lag operation. Example below shows two relays (A and B) used to Auto Empty a tank: 1. Make sure at least two relays are in the same mode for pumps. (ex: two relays are set as PUMPs that FILL or two relays are set as PUMPs that EMPTY. -
Page 23: How To Turn Off M-Plex
How to turn off DUPLEX or TRIPLEX. 1. When M-PLEX appears, press SELECT. 2. When NO ALT appears, press SELECT. 3. Select EXIT to return to Top Level Menu. How to Time Alternate relays This function is only operational when two or more relays are configured as pumps performing the same function (either filling or emptying). - Page 24 24 of 33 EchoSwitch II 09 JUL 08 MN300650 Rev A...
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Page 25: Electrical
Electrical Input Power The EchoSwitch II is powered from 95 to 250 VAC power. Power is applied to the L1 and L2 terminals. Typically, Hot is applied to L1 and Neutral to L2. The power terminals are mechanically isolated so the inputs can be reversed. Relay Connection The EchoSwitch II features three 60 VA, 1A max SPDT relays. - Page 26 26 of 33 EchoSwitch II 09 JUL 08 MN300650 Rev A...
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Page 27: Installation
Installation Warning - Flowline Ultrasonic transmitters have been optimized for use in non-metallic fittings. For best performance, avoid the use of metallic fittings. Install the appropriate installation fitting. Make sure that the fitting and transmitter threads are not damaged or worn. Install the transmitter with the included Viton mounting gasket. - Page 28 2. Riser: Installations with tall, narrow risers can impede the acoustic signal. Select a fitting with the right riser height versus inner diameter geometry. 3. Flange: If installing on a flange, select a flange with a thread that is above the plane of the flange, such as the Spears 2”...
- Page 29 5. Stand Pipe: A standpipe maybe used to dampen turbulence. Flowline recommends using a standpipe when foam is present in the application. Select a 2” pipe or larger for the LU77 series and a 3” pipe or larger for all other models. The pipe length should run the measurement span.
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Page 31: Appendix
Appendix Setup: You can view how the EchoSwitch II is configured. 1. From the main MENU level, press SETUP when HELP appears. 2. When SETUP appears, press the SELECT key. 3. Setup will display the following information: a. Units, Height, Fill_H, Relay 1, Relay 2, Relay 3 b. -
Page 32: Simulation Mode
6. Press SELECT when appears EXIT to return to the main program level. Test Parameters This mode runs diagnostic tests that confirm operation of EchoSwitch II. This mode should only be used when supervised by a Flowline representative. 32 of 33 EchoSwitch II... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION TANK does not appear on Units function is set for PERCENT on EchoSwitch II: the main menu When Units is set for PERCENT, the TANK function is disabled. To re-enable TANK, change units to INCHES, CM, FEET or METERS. M-PLEX does not appear None of the relays are configured the same: M-PLEX on the main menu...
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