Page 1 ENVIRORANGER ERS 500 PARAMETER REFERENCE Instruction Manual PL-603 April 2001 33456030 Rev. 1.3...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About the EnviroRanger ERS 500…............5 About the Parameter Reference…............5 Using this Manual…................6 About Configuring ERS 500 Parameters… .......... 6 About Power Interruptions… ............... 6 Parameter Reference................7 Quick Start (P001 to P009) ..............7 Volume (P050 to P055)..............
Page 4 OCM (P600 to P621) ................ 88 Pumped Volume Totalizer (P622 to P623) ......... 95 Totalizer (P630 to P645) ..............97 Range Calibration (P650 to P654) ........... 100 Temperature Compensation (P660 to P664)........102 Rate (P700 to P708) ............... 104 Measurement Verification (P710 to P713)........108 Transducer Scanning (P726 to P728)..........
Page 5: About The Enviroranger Ers 500
About the EnviroRanger ERS 500… The EnviroRanger is intended for advanced water and wastewater applications. This device can handle virtually all of your pump control and level monitoring needs – often replacing expensive PLCs and integrating into a SCADA system for a fraction of the cost of competitive systems.
Page 6: Using This Manual
Factory settings or preset values are marked with the About Configuring ERS 500 Parameters… The primary method of configuring the EnviroRanger is using Milltronics Dolphin Plus software and a serial connection to the device. Configuring the EnviroRanger using the optional Hand Programmer is possible but is not recommended for complex installations.
Page 7: Parameter Reference
Parameter Reference P000 Lock Use this parameter to secure the EnviroRanger from changes. global Primary Index 1954 * off (programming permitted) simulation controls (relays energize based on simulated Value level) other lock activated (programming secured) • P132 Pump Start Delay on page 28 Related •...
Page 8 transducers are used, all transducer parameters become indexed, and a third level point is calculated. • DPD (difference) = Point 1 - Point 2 • DPA (average) = (Point 1 + Point 2) / 2 For these operations any of three level points (transducer 1, transducer 2, or the calculated point) can be used to trigger relays (see P110 Level Source on page 20).
Page 9 Use the setting which is just fast enough to keep up with your process. Slower settings provide higher accuracy while faster settings allow for more level fluctuations. P004 Transducer Specifies the Milltronics transducer connected to the unit. Standard Mode Dual Point Mode Primary Index...
Page 10 P005 Units Specifies the units used for dimensional values. Primary Index global * Meters Centimeters Values: Millimeters Feet Inches • P006 Empty on page 10 • P007 Span on page 11 • P060 Decimal Position on page 16 • P603 Maximum Head on page 90 •...
Page 11 Always prevent the monitored surface from approaching within 0.33 m (1 ft) of the transducer face as this is the minimum blanking for most Milltronics transducers (some require more blanking – see your transducer manual).
Page 12: Volume (P050 To P055)
Display Date Time Wall mount seconds month minutes year hours Rack or year seconds Panel minutes month hours Year 2000 Compliance 00-69 Assumed to be the years 2000 to 2069 70-99 Assumed to be the years 1970 to 1999 P009 Time Time is the current time in 24-hour format: HH:MM:SS.
Page 13 In the RUN mode, Readings are displayed in percent of maximum volume. To convert Readings to volumetric units, see Max Volume (P051). Standard Mode Dual Point Mode Primary Index global transducer Shape Description volume calculation not required (preset) flat level bottom Values cone / pyramid bottom parabola bottom...
Page 14 • P051 Maximum Volume on page 14 • Pump Efficiency (P180 to P186) on page 39 • P001 Operation on page 7 Related • Pumped Volume Totalizer (P622 to P623) on page 95 • P920 Reading Measurement on page 138 P051 Maximum Volume For Readings in volumetric units (rather than percent), enter the vessel volume between Empty (P006) and Span (P007).
Page 15 P053 Tank Dimension ‘L’ This is dimension ‘L’ as used in P050 Tank Shape on page 12. Standard Mode Dual Point Mode Primary Index global transducer Range: 0.000 to 9999 Values Preset: 0.000 • P050 Tank Shape on page 12. Related Enter the tank length (excluding both end sections) if P050 = 7.
Page 16: Display And Reading (P060 To P062)
Some typical volume calculations are: Cone Cylinder V = (1/3)π π π π r V = π π π π r To enter a Volume Breakpoint... 1. Go to Parameter P055 2. For each index enter a volume 3. Ensure that each volume corresponds to the same index for P054 Display and Reading (P060 to P062) Alter the following parameters to: •...
Page 17 P061 Convert Reading Multiplies the current value by the specified amount to allow for scaling. Primary Index level Range: -999 to 9999 Values Preset: 1.000 • P920 Reading Measurement on page 138 Related Examples: • If the measured value is in feet, enter 0.3 to display the number of yards •...
Page 18: Failsafe (P070 To P072)
Failsafe (P070 to P072) P070 Failsafe Timer The time for invalid measurements to elapse before Failsafe State activates. Standard Mode Dual Point Mode Primary Index global transducer Range: 0.000 to 9999 Values Preset: 10.00 minutes • P071 Failsafe Material Level on page 18 Alters •...
Page 19: Relays (P100 To P119)
Selecting HI, LO, or HOLd 1. Press to display the Auxiliary Function symbol, 2. Press as required to scroll to the desired option, 3. Press to enter the value. Entering a Measurement To enter a specific Failsafe Material Level within -50 to 150% of Span (P007), in Units (P005) or % of Span.
Page 20 Setpoints (P112, P113, P114, P115) Each relay is triggered by one or more setpoints. The setpoints can be based on absolute level (P112, P113), rate of change (P702, P703), or time (P114, P115). Each different control function specifies which setpoints are required. P100 Preset Applications There are six preset applications to configure or bench test the unit.
Page 21 In Dual Point Mode (optional): Point 2 is always available, and Point 3 is available only if Operation is set for difference or average (P001 = 4 or 5) P111 Relay Control Function The control algorithm used to trip the relay. relay Primary Index See the Values for P111 table on page 22...
Page 22 Values for P111 Control Type Relay Control General Relay set off, no action (preset) Level based on level setpoints “on” and “off” when level enters the range between “on” and In Bounds “off” setpoints when level exits the range between “on” and Out of Bounds “off”...
Page 23 P114 Relay “Duration” Setpoint The length of time in minutes the relay is to be energized. Primary Index relay Range: 0.000 to 9999 Values Preset: ---- • P100 Preset Applications on page 20 Altered By • P111 Relay Control Function on page 21 (P111=9,60,62,63) •...
Page 24 P118 Relay Output Logic The logic applied to relays to determine the contact open or closed state. Primary Index relay Value Logic Alarm contact Pump or control contact Values * positive Normally Closed Normally Open negative Normally Open Normally Closed •...
Page 25: Pump Setpoint Modifiers (P121 And P122)
Use this parameter to test your site wiring and control logic programming. Forcing the relay to an activated or de-activated state is similar to the EnviroRanger detecting an event and responding to it. This is helpful in testing new installations and diagnosing control problems. Pump Setpoint Modifiers (P121 and P122) These parameters provide alternate ways of starting the pumps in the pump group.
Page 26: Independent Relay Failsafe (P129)
To make this parameter useful, assign it to all of the pump relays. The number assigned to each pump relay represents the ratio that is applied when determining the next pump to start or stop. Notes: • The EnviroRanger will not sacrifice other pumping strategies to ensure that the ratio is held true.
Page 27: Advanced Pump Control Modifiers (P130 To P136)
Advanced Pump Control Modifiers (P130 to P136) These parameters affect only relays set to pump operation (P111 = 50 to 56). P130 Pump Run-On Interval The number of hours between pump run-on occurrences. global Primary Index Range: 0.000 to 1000 Values Preset: 0.000 (pump run-on disabled) •...
Page 28 P132 Pump Start Delay The minimum delay (in seconds) between pump starts. Primary Index global Range: 0.0 to 9999 Values Preset: 10 seconds Value is divided by 10 in simulation mode. • Advanced Pump Control Modifiers (P130 to P136) on page 27 Related •...
Page 29: Pump Energy Cost Reduction (P140 To P145)
This value is the range in which the setpoints are allowed to deviate in percent or units. The Relay Setpoints “on” and “off” values are randomly varied inside the range to ensure that the material level does not consistently stop at the same point. level setpoint “on”...
Page 30 P141 Peak Start Times The time of day when high-energy costs (to be avoided) start. Primary Index break point Range: 00:00 to 23:59 Values Format: HH:MM Preset: 00:00 • P142 Peak End Time on page 30 Related Used in conjunction with P142 (Peak End Time) to define the high cost period and indexed by the number required in a 24-hour span.
Page 31 To allow the level to go beyond the normal Relay Setpoint “on” before a pump is started, enter the value to be used for the high-energy cost period. P145 Peak “Off” Setpoint Primary Index relay Range: 0.000 to 9999 Values Preset: 0.000 •...
Page 32 P146 Time of Day Setpoint relay Primary Index Range: 00:00 to 23:59 Values Format: HH:MM Sets the time at which a relay set for time day alarm (P111=9) will trip. Page 32 EnviroRanger Parameter Reference PL-603...
Page 33: Energy Cost Reduction Override (P148 To P149)
Energy Cost Reduction Override (P148 to P149) Use these parameters to specify an override of the Pump Energy Cost Reduction Parameters (P140 to P145). They only affect relays set to pump operation (P111 = 50 to 56). There are two conditions that can trigger an override: 1.
Page 34: Overflow / Underflow (P160 To P169)
The Energy Cost Reduction parameters can be overridden if P169 is set to indicate either an overflow or and underflow condition, and/or P148 is set so that a discrete input will report an offending condition. Overflow / Underflow (P160 to P169) P160 Overflow / Underflow Level Source Defines the method and source used to detect a flow condition.
Page 35 P161 Overflow / Underflow Setpoint “On” The point at which the flow event is triggered. Primary Index global Range: 0.000 to 9999 Values Preset: 0.000 • P162 Overflow / Underflow Setpoint “Off” on page 35 Related This setpoint is used only if the level source (P160) is a transducer or mA input.
Page 36 condition again. A value of zero “0” disables the timer, and it is ignored unless the level source (P160) is a discrete input (value x=2 or 4). P164 Overflow / Underflow Maximum Duration Defines the maximum time that a flow condition can remain in effect. global Primary Index Range: 0.000 to 9999...
Page 37: Flush Systems (P170 To P173)
To use a transducer to calculate discharge volume, it must be set as an OCM device. For more details, see Operation (P001) and OCM Measuring Device (P600). If this parameter is disabled (as it is in its default setting), then Overflow Event Volume (P316 ), will display its default view (----) P169 Flow Condition Indicates if the unit is in an overflow or underflow condition.
Page 38 Dual Point Mode The indexed relay is the one that controls the flush device. The value is the pump relay that is watched by the flush system. Enter the pump relay value into the parameter at the flush relay index. For Example If you need to watch pump relay 1 to control a flush valve on relay 2 you would set P170[2]=1.
Page 39: Pump Efficiency (P180 To P186)
Pump Efficiency (P180 to P186) The efficiency of the pumps is calculated on volume change in the wet well or reservoir. Any application using pump efficiency must have accurate values in the Volume (P050 to P055) parameters starting at page 12. Pump faults can also be indicated by input from pump interlocks.
Page 40 P183 Pump Rated Capacity The capacity for which the pump is rated. Primary Index relay Range: 0 to 9999 Values Preset: 100 • P180 Pump Capacity Reference on page 39. Related Enter the value in volume (P051) units per minute if Volume has been set. Otherwise, enter the value in level units (P005) per minute.
Page 41: Ma Output (P200 To P219)
This counter is iterated when the Pump Capacity Reference (P180) value isn’t achieved by the indexed pump. When this value reaches the Pump Low Efficiency Counter Setpoint (P184) then a Pump Low Efficiency Action (P185) is taken. The value is reset to 0 when: •...
Page 42 P202 mA Output Allocation The input source from which the mA output is calculated. Primary Index mA output * Point 1 Values Point 2 Point 3 • P201 mA Output Function on page 41 Related Enter the Point Number the mA output is to be based upon. This value will depend on whether mA function (P201) is set as transducer or mA input.
Page 43: Independent Ma Setpoints (P210 And P211)
Independent mA Setpoints (P210 and P211) Use these features to reference the minimum and/or maximum mA output to any point in the measurement range. If P201—mA Function is set for… Then… enter the material level in Units (P004) or "level", "space", or percent of Span (P007) as referenced to "distance", Empty (P006)
Page 44: Ma Output Limits (P212 And P213)
mA Output Limits (P212 and P213) Use these features to adjust the minimum and/or maximum mA output values, which should typically suit the input limit requirements of the external device. P212 mA Output Min Limit The minimum mA output value (in mA) to be produced. Primary Index mA output Range: 0.000 to 22.00...
Page 45: Ma Output Failsafe (P219)
P215 20 mA Output Trim Used to calibrate the 20 mA output. Primary Index mA output Range: 0 to 9999 Values • P214 4 mA Output Trim on page 44 Related Adjust this value so the device indicates 20.00 mA when P215 is accessed. mA Output Failsafe (P219) P219 mA Output Failsafe Use for failsafe operation, independent of the Failsafe Material Level (P071).
Page 46 P251 0 or 4 mA Input Level The process level that corresponds to the 0 or 4 mA value. Primary Index mA input Range: -999 to 9999% Values Preset: 0% • P006 Empty on page 10. Related • P007 Span on page 11. When using an external mA signal to determine level, the input range must be scaled to give accurate results.
Page 47: Ma Input Trim (P260 To P262)
mA Input Trim (P260 to P262) Your EnviroRanger has been calibrated at the factory, so only use these parameters if you know that it requires recalibration, or if you have installed an optional I/O card yourself. Note: • Ignore any values given in (P261 4 mA Trim) or (P262 20 mA Trim). P260 mA Raw Input Shows the raw mA input supplied by the external device.
Page 48: Discrete Input Functions (P270 To P275)
Discrete Input Functions (P270 to P275) Discrete inputs can be used for the following: • P160 Overflow / Underflow Level Source as described on page 34 • Pump Interlock Allocation (P500 to P509)as described on page 77 • Passing other information to a remote system through communications Use the parameters listed above to have discrete inputs modify the unit’s operation, use the following parameters to configure the discrete input itself.
Page 49 When the discrete input receives a signal of less than 1Hz, this parameter determines what the scaled value is. This parameter is valid only for discrete inputs set to the “Frequency Input (5)” function. P272 Discrete Input Multiplier The upper value for Frequency Input or the increment value for a Pulse Counter.
Page 50: Standard Data Logging (P300 To P321)
P274 Frequency Input Filter Time Constant The time constant used in the discrete input filter to dampen fluctuations. Primary Index discrete input Range: 0.000 to 9999 Values Preset: 0 (frequency input) ---- (other) • P270 Discrete Input Function on page 48 Related The number of seconds used in the damping calculations.
Page 51: Record Temperatures (P300 To P303)
Record Temperatures (P300 to P303) These features display a log of record high and / or low temperatures in °C. When a parameter relating to a TS-3 Temperature Sensor is accessed, the Point Type display changes to the TS-3 symbol. If the unit is powered up without a temperature sensor connected, the value –50C is displayed.
Page 52: Record Readings (P304 And P305)
P303 Temperature, Sensor Min View the lowest temperature encountered, as measured by the TS-3 Temperature Sensor (if applicable). Primary Index global Range: - 50 to 150°C (view only) Values Preset: 150°C • P302 Temperature, Sensor Max on page 51 Related Press to reset the log after an open circuit on the transducer wiring.
Page 53 P309 Pump Run Time Displays the amount of time in minutes since a relay was last activated. Primary Index relay Range: 0 to 9999 minutes Values • Relay Function (P111) set for any "pump control" feature Related This parameter measures the length of time since a relay was asserted, most often to determine how long a pump has been running.
Page 54: Overflow / Underflow Records (P313 To P316)
Overflow / Underflow Records (P313 to P316) Flow events are logged immediately, so if the system is in overflow state when the overflow records are viewed, then the first record shows the current event. The index contains 20 entries with 1 being the most recent. When more than 20 records are stored new ones will “wrap”...
Page 55 P315 Overflow/Underflow Event Duration View the duration, in minutes of the 20 most recent overflow events. Primary Index CSO Log Range: 0.00 to 9999 (view only) Values Blank entries show as 0.00. • Overflow / Underflow (P160 to P169) on page 34 Related P316 Overflow Event Volume Displays the volume discharged in each of the last 20 overflow events.
Page 56: Flow Records (P320 And P321)
Flow Records (P320 and P321) These features are enabled if Operation is set for "OCM" (P001 = 6), or an OCM device is defined (P600≠0). Use them to identify the occurrence of the record high and low flow rates as displayed in OCM Max Flow (P604) units, or as a percent of OCM Max Flow.
Page 57: Profile Records (P330 To P337)
WARNING: These parameters are for authorized service personnel or Technicians familiar with Milltronics echo processing techniques. These features can record up to 10 Echo profiles, initiated manually (P330), or automatically (P331 et al). See Scope displays (P810) for echo profile viewing hardware / software requirements.
Page 58 P330 Profile Record. Records profiles for later viewing. Primary Index echo profile Code Description ---- no record automatically recorded profile from transducer 1 Values automatically recorded profile from transducer 2 manually recorded profile from transducer 1 manually recorded profile from transducer 2 In addition to being a profile records library, this provides two functions: •...
Page 59: Auto Record "On" And "Off" Setpoints (P334 To P337)
P331 Auto Record Enable Use this feature to enable / disable the Auto Profile Record function. Primary Index global Range: 0 to 1 Values P332 Auto Record Transducer Use this feature to specify the Transducer Point Number for which Auto Profile Records are saved.
Page 60 P334 Auto Record “On” Setpoint Enter the critical level which, in conjunction with Auto Record “off” Setpoint, defines the boundaries for Auto Profile Records to be saved. Primary Index global Values Range: -999 to 9999 • P335 Auto Record “off” Setpoint on page 60 •...
Page 61: Installation Records (P340 To P342)
P337 Auto Record LOE Time Limits Auto Profile Records from being saved unless extended LOE occurs. Primary Index global Range: 0.0 to 9999 (seconds) Values Preset: 0.0 • P334 Auto Record “On” Setpoint on page 60 Related • P335 Auto Record “off” Setpoint on page 60 •...
Page 62: Enabling Optional Features (P343 To P348)
Enabling Optional Features (P343 to P348) P345 Serial Number, Date Portion Date portion of product serial number Primary Index global Values Format: YY:MM:DD • P346 Serial Number, on page 62 • P347 Detected Hardware on page 62 Related • P348 Feature Status on page 62 P346 Serial Number, Numeric Portion Numeric portion of product serial number Primary Index...
Page 63: Alarm And Event Trigger System (P420 To P430)
Alarm and Event Trigger System (P420 to P430) This is an independent software module that can monitor up to 32 separate parameters. It compares the parameter’s status to a user-defined setpoint each level cycle, and initiates a predetermined task when it is reached. Examples of a software task that the System can launch include: •...
Page 64: Trigger Alarm Logging System (P431 To P435)
P422 On Setpoint trigger Primary Index Values Format and Range: dependant on parameter • P420 Parameter to Monitor on page 63 Altered By • P423 Off Setpoint64 Related The monitored parameter sets the display format, ex Time (P009) = HH:MM. P423 Off Setpoint Primary Index trigger...
Page 65 must be enabled (Enabling Optional Features (P343 to P348), page 62). To log an actual value for a watched parameter, then configure the Data Logging Parameters (P440 to P453) as described on page 66. The following information is recorded in the alarm log: •...
Page 66: Data Logging Parameters (P440 To P453)
P434 Trigger Status Displays the current state of the trigger. Primary Index global Format: view only Values Trigger Asserted Trigger Negated • Enabling Optional Features (P343 to P348) on page 62. Altered By • Alarm and Event Trigger System (P420 to P430) on page 63. Related P435 Number Entries Displays the number of alarm records that are in the log.
Page 67 Normally, you can read the data of the parameter as if it was displayed on the LCD. If the parameter is a “split value” data type then it must be decoded. See the EnviroRanger ERS 500 Communications Reference for details on decoding a split value data type.
Page 68 (P420=9, see P420 Parameter to Monitor on page 63). The logged data is an average of all readings, and updated each time the trigger is activated. P444 Log Storage Type The method in which the data is stored in the log. data logging Primary Index Inactive/Full...
Page 69 1. P446 = 1, will initiate a log once a trigger is turned on. 2. P446 = 2, will initiate a log when the trigger is turned off. 3. P446 = 3 will log one report when turned on, and another when turned off. P447 Log Reset Resets the Data Logging System.
Page 70: Statistical Calculations (P454 To P458)
P452 Number of Entries Displays the number of entries in the data log. Primary Index data logging Range: 0 to 2880 Values • Enabling Optional Features (P343 to P348) on page 62. Altered By • P447 Log Reset on page 69 •...
Page 71 P455 Statistic Type Selects the type of statistical data the user wants to view. Primary Index global Current Hour Current Day Current Week Current Month Previous Hour Values Previous Day Previous Week Previous Month Previous 60 minutes Previous 24 hours •...
Page 72: Report By Exception (P470 To P472)
P457 Minimum Value Displays the minimum value for the parameter being logged. Primary Index global Format: -999 to 9999 Values • P455 Statistic Type on page 71 Altered By • Data Logging Parameters (P440 to P453) on page 66 Related •...
Page 73 Note: Use of RS-485 (P471=3) requires an optional card. Contact your Milltronics representative to obtain the card, and consult the EnviroRanger Installation Guide on what to do with it. P472 Error Status Displays the status of the last exception that was generated.
Page 74: Modbus Master (P473 To P476)
Error Codes as Reported by an Unsolicited Slave Code Name Meaning Successful Connection took place. This is the default. Exception codes are placed here by the Modbus Driver 1-99 Master. See the Communications Reference for generated error details. Could Not The connection attempt has failed, but more Connect numbers will be tried.
Page 75: Report Generation (P481 To P485)
P474 Slave start register The start address in the slave's 4x-register area that the unit will write to. Primary Index global Range: 1 to 9999 (default = 1) Values • Report by Exception (P470 to P472) on page 72. Related The value is added to 40000 to determine the destination address.
Page 76 P481 Report Generation Parameter Selects the Parameter number to be reported on. Primary Index report disabled Values 1-999 Selected parameter to report on • Alarm and Event Trigger System (P420 to P430) on page 63 Related P482 Report Generation Primary Index Selects the primary index of the Parameter to be reported on.
Page 77: Pump Interlock Allocation (P500 To P509)
P484 Trigger Number Sets the trigger number used to initiate an exception. Primary Index report Range: 0 to 32 Values No trigger number used • P420 Parameter to Monitor on page 63 Altered By • Alarm and Event Trigger System (P420 to P430) on page 63 Related This refers to the Alarm and Event Trigger System (P420 to P430) on page 63.
Page 78 Note: The EnviroRanger base unit has eight “8” discrete inputs. An optional board can expand this number to “16”. Refer to the Installation Guide for instructions on the proper installation and wiring of this optional board. See Also • Connecting a Pump Control Interlock in the EnviroRanger User Guide. •...
Page 79 Then, for an EnviroRanger with three pumps, the following parameters would be set Parameter Index Value Description P500 Sets all three pumps to respect the P500 switch position. P500 P270 Auto operation = closed circuit P501 Pump Remote Control Allocation Determines whether remote access to pump control is enabled.
Page 80 Use this parameter when the EnviroRanger is supplied with backup power and the pumps are not. The specified Discrete Input supplies its power status to P275 Scaled Discrete Input Value) which in turn passes the information on to P502. P275 Value P502 Meaning Power normal Power failure detected...
Page 81 If the pump is activated by the EnviroRanger and the Run Status input is not set then the EnviroRanger assumes that the pump has failed and will remove that pump from the duty cycle. P504 Pump Run Status Time Delay Specifies the time, in seconds, between when the EnviroRanger commands a pump to run and when it starts checking the status of the discrete input.
Page 82 P506 Pump Fault “B” Allocation Detects whether there is a fault on the indexed pump. Primary Index relay * Pump does not use fault interlocks Values discrete input (base unit) 9-16 discrete input (with optional input board) • P514 Pump Fault “B” Status on page 85 Alters •...
Page 83: Pump Fault Status (P510 To P515)
Pump Fault Status (P510 to P515) Use these parameters to determine which condition failed the indexed pump. All relays are available for indexing but only those set to pump control in the Relay Control Function (P111 = 50 to 56) will be affected by these parameters.
Page 84 Resetting this parameter resets all of these other parameters to 0: • P510 Pump Failed Status • P511 Pump Run Fault Status • P512 Pump Low Efficiency Fault (from P185) • P513 Pump Fault “A” Status • P514 Pump Fault “B” Status •...
Page 85 P513 Pump Fault “A” Status Reports status of P505 Pump Fault “A” Allocation. Primary Index relay Format: view only Values normal operation fault detected • P510 Pump Failed Status on page 83 Alters • P505 Pump Fault “A” Allocation on page 81 Altered By •...
Page 86: Pump Control Source (P520 To P524)
P519 Power Failure Status Reports the status of P502 Power Failure Allocation. Primary Index global Format: view only Values power available power failure • P502 Power Failure Allocation on page 79 Altered By • P275 Scaled Discrete Input Value on page 50 Related •...
Page 87 P522 Pump in Local Manual Indicates that control of the indexed pump is exclusively from a discrete input. Primary Index relay Format: view only Values pump not in local / auto pump in local / manual • P520 Pump Available on page 86 •...
Page 88: Ocm (P600 To P621)
OCM (P600 to P621) If the EnviroRanger is used to monitor open channel flow, alter the following parameters as required and run a calibration as described in P621. Note: See Open Channel Monitoring (OCM) in the EnviroRanger User Guide for application examples involving common weirs and flumes.
Page 89 P601 Flow Exponent The Exponent for the flow calculation formula. Single Dual Primary Index global transducer Range: -999 to 9999 Values Preset: 1.55 • P600 Primary Measuring Device on page 88 Altered By • P603 Maximum Head on page 90 •...
Page 90 P602 Primary Measuring Device Dimensions The dimensions of the Primary Measuring Device (PMD). Single Dual Primary Index dimension Transducer and dimension ISO 1438/1 Notch Angle Discharge Coefficient ISO 4359 Approach width Throat width Hump Height Index Values for Supported PMDs Throat Length Velocity coefficient Discharge coefficient...
Page 91 P604 Maximum Flow The maximum flowrate associated with Maximum Head (P603). Single Dual Primary Index global transducer Range: -999 to 9999 Values Preset: 1000 • P316 Overflow Event Volume on page 55 Alters • P600 Primary Measuring Device on page 88 Altered By •...
Page 92 transducer Material level at zero flow Empty (P006) PMD base Zero Head (P605) P606 Time Units Determines the units used to display current flow and logging flow values. Single Dual Primary Index global transducer seconds minutes Values hours days • P316 Overflow Event Volume on page 55 Alters •...
Page 93 P608 Flowrate Units The volume units used to display total flow. Use this parameter only if the primary measuring device (PMD) supports absolute calculations (P600=6, 7). Leave it at “0” for all other P600 values. Single Dual Primary Index global transducer Ratiometric (P600=all) Ratiometric calculation (units defined by P604)
Page 94 P611 Breakpoint Flowrates The flowrate corresponding to each Head Breakpoint entered. Single Dual Primary Index global transducer Secondary Index Breakpoint Range: 0.000 to 9999 Values • P610 Head Breakpoints on page 93 Related These are the flowrates for the related breakpoints. See Universal Calculation Support in the User Guide for how to specify universal flows.
Page 95: Pumped Volume Totalizer (P622 To P623)
P621 Auto Zero Head Calibrates Zero Head (P605) based on actual head measurements. Single Dual Primary Index global transducer Values Range: -999 to 9999 • P006 Empty on page 10 • P062 Offset Reading on page 17 Related • P605 Zero Head on page 91 •...
Page 96 3 = inflow * / rate (preset) Volume pumped is adjusted for inflow. Inflow rate is estimated by assuming that the rate calculated (P708) just prior to the start of the pump cycle remained constant during the pump cycle. Inflow rate is averaged using rate filter (P704), rate update time (P705) and rate update distance (P706) to control how the average rate is calculated.
Page 97: Totalizer (P630 To P645)
Totalizer (P630 to P645) P630 LCD Totalized Multiplier Use this feature if the LCD Total increments by too large (or too small) an amount. Single Dual Primary Index global transducer .001 Values 1000 10,000 100,000 1,000,000 10,000,000 • LCD Totalizer (P322 and P323) on page 56 Related Enter the factor (powers of 10 only) by which actual volume is divided, prior to display on the LCD.
Page 98 P640 Remote Totalized Multiplier Use this feature if the remote totalizer (device connected to the relay set for "totalizer operation" Relay Function, P111 = 40), updates too slowly or rapidly. Single Dual Primary Index global transducer .001 Values 1000 10,000 100,000 1,000,000 10,000,000...
Page 99 Enter the mantissa (Y) for the exponent (Z) in the formula... Flow Sampler Increment = Y x 10 Flow units. e.g. To count once every 4310 (4.31 x 10 ) flow units, set P641 to 4.31 and P642 to 3. P642 Flow Sampler Exponent Use this feature in conjunction with Flow Sampler Mantissa (P641) to establish the number of flow units required to increment the Flow Sampler...
Page 100: Range Calibration (P650 To P654)
Range Calibration (P650 to P654) There are two types of calibration possible: Offset: Adjusts the measurements by a fixed amount. Sound Velocity: Adjusts the speed of sound and changes the measurement calculations. Do Offset calibration at any steady level unless a Sound Velocity calibration is also done.
Page 101 Use this feature if: • The acoustic beam atmosphere is other than "air" • The acoustic beam atmosphere temperature is unknown • The Reading accuracy is acceptable at higher material levels only For best results do this calibration with the level at a known value near empty.
Page 102: Temperature Compensation (P660 To P664)
Alternatively, enter the current sound velocity (if known), or perform a Sound Velocity Calibration (P651). The units used are m/s if P005 = 1, 2, or 3 (ft/s if P005 = 4 or 5). P654 Velocity at 20°C This value is used to automatically calculate Sound Velocity (P653). Single Dual Primary Index...
Page 103 In gasses other than air the temperature variation may not correspond with the speed of sound variation. In these cases turn off the temperature sensor and use a fixed temperature. P661 Temp Fixed Use this feature if a temperature sensing device is not used. transducer Primary Index Range: -199 to 199 (preset = 20 °C)
Page 104: Rate (P700 To P708)
P664 Temperature View the transducer temperature in °C. Primary Index transducer Range: -50 to 150 (view only) Values • P660 Temp Source on page 102 Altered By • P651 Sound Velocity Calibration on page 100 • P653 Velocity on page 101 Related •...
Page 105 P701 Max Empty Rate Adjusts the EnviroRanger response to decreases in the actual material level (or advance to a lower Failsafe Material Level, P071). Single Dual Primary Index global transducer Range: 0.000 to 9999 Values • P003 Maximum Process Speed on page 8 Altered by •...
Page 106 This value (in Units (P005) or % of Span (P007) per minute) is automatically set to 1/10 of the Max Empty Rate (P701) . P704 Rate Filter Damps Rate Value (P707) fluctuations. Single Dual Primary Index global transducer rate display not required Filtered Output continuously filtered and updated Interval Output...
Page 107 P706 Rate Update Distance The material level change (in metres) to initiate a Rate Value update. Single Dual Primary Index global transducer Values Range: 0.000 to 9999 • P707 Rate Value on page 107 Related P707 Rate Value The rate of material level change (in Units (P005) or % of Span (P007) per minute).
Page 108: Measurement Verification (P710 To P713)
Measurement Verification (P710 to P713) P710 Fuzz Filter Use this to stabilize the reported level, due to level fluctuations (such as a rippling or splashing liquid surface), within the Echo Lock Window (P713). Single Dual Primary Index global transducer Range: 0 to 100 (0 = off) Values •...
Page 109 When Echo Lock is "off", the EnviroRanger responds immediately to a new measurement as restricted by the Max Fill / Empty Rate (P700 / P701), however measurement reliability is affected. P712 Echo Lock Sampling The sampling criterion sets the number of consecutive echoes appearing above or below the echo currently locked onto, that must occur before the measurements are validated as the new reading (for Echo Lock P711 values: 1 or 2).
Page 110: Transducer Scanning (P726 To P728)
When “0” is entered the window is automatically calculated after each measurement. For slower P003 Maximum Process Speed values the window is narrow, for faster P003 values the window becomes wider. Transducer Scanning (P726 to P728) P726 Level System Sync Enables the System Sync on the terminal block.
Page 111: Display (P730 To P739)
P729 Scan Time View the elapsed time (in seconds) since the point displayed was last scanned. Primary Index level point Values Range: 0.000 to 9999 (view only) • P001 Operation on page 7 Related This may be viewed as an Auxiliary Reading in the RUN mode, and is useful when "differential"...
Page 112 P732 Display Delay Adjusts the Point Number display scroll speed. Primary Index global Range: 0.5 to 10 Values Preset: 1.5 seconds • P001 Operation on page 7 Related • P737 Primary Reading on page 113 Use this feature when "differential" or "average" (P001 = 4 or 5) is selected, to adjust the delay before the display advances to the next Point Number.
Page 113: Smartlinx Reserved (750 To 769)
P737 Primary Reading The reading shown on the primary reading display when in run mode. Primary Index global Range: 0 to 3 default reading (P920) based on operation (P001) Values LCD totalizer (P322, P323) automatically toggle between 1 and 2 •...
Page 114: Communications (P770 To P782)
ModBus RTU master • Report by Exception (P470 to P472) on page 72 Related The EnviroRanger supports Milltronics’ proprietary “Dolphin” data format (go to www.milltronics.com for more information). plus the internationally recognized Modbus standard in both ASCII and RTU formats. Other protocols are available with optional SmartLinx cards.
Page 115 For devices connected with the Milltronics protocol this parameter is ignored. For devices connected with a serial Modbus slave protocol, this parameter is a number from 1-247. The network administrator must ensure that all devices on the network have unique addresses. Do not use the value “0” for Modbus communications as this is the broadcast address and is inappropriate for a slave device.
Page 116 P775 Stop Bits The number of bits between the data bits. Primary Index communications port Range: 1 or 2 Values Preset: 1 (only option for port 3) • Report by Exception (P470 to P472) on page 72 Related P776 Port Flow Control The flow control used on the serial port.
Page 117 P779 Modem Inactivity Timeout Sets the time that the unit will keep the modem connected with no activity Primary Index communications port Range: 0-9999 seconds Values No timeout • Report by Exception (P470 to P472) on page 72 • P778 Modem Available on page 116 Related •...
Page 118: Dialler Parameters (P783 To P789)
Dialler Parameters (P783 to P789) These parameters define 8 phone numbers to be contacted in the event of an exception as defined by the Report by Exception System (see page 72). P783 Dialling Protocol The phone dialling protocol used on outgoing connections. Primary Index phone number Communications port disabled...
Page 119 P786 Number of tries per number The number of tries that the System tries to reach a given phone number Primary Index global Range: 0 to 9999 Values • Report by Exception (P470 to P472) on page 72 • P787 Number of cycles on page 119 Related •...
Page 120: Smartlinx Hardware Testing (P790 - P792)
SmartLinx Hardware Testing (P790 – P792) These parameters are used to test and debug a SmartLinx card. P790 Hardware Error The results of ongoing hardware tests in the communications circuitry. global Primary Index PASS no errors Values FAIL faulty SmartLinx module or EnviroRanger ERR1 unknown protocol, upgrade software •...
Page 121: Echo Processing (P800 To P807)
Echo Processing (P800 to P807) P800 Near Blanking The space close to the transducer face which cannot be measured Single Dual Primary Index global transducer Range: 0.000 to 9999 Values Preset 0.300m (Most transducers) 0.450m (XCT-8, XCT-12) • P006 Empty on page 10 •...
Page 122 P802 Submergence Transducer Used when the transducer is expected to be submerged on occasion. Single Dual Primary Index global transducer Values submergence transducer • P006 Empty on page 10 • P071 Failsafe Material Level on page 18 Related • Relays on page 19 When a transducer is submerged, the submergence shield in traps an air pocket that creates a special echo.
Page 123 Use this feature when an incorrect material level is reported. The short and long shot Confidence Thresholds are preset to 10 and 5 respectively. When Echo Confidence (P805) exceeds the Confidence Threshold, the echo is evaluated by Sonic Intelligence . Values are entered as two numbers separated by a decimal point.
Page 124: Advanced Echo Processing (P810 To P825)
(induced into the transducer cable or receiving circuitry). See Noise Problems in the Troubleshooting Section in the EnviroRanger User Guide. Advanced Echo Processing (P810 to P825) The following parameters are for authorized Milltronics Service personnel or Technicians familiar with Milltronics echo processing techniques. Anatomy of an Echo Profile The relevant parts of an echo profile are listed here.
Page 125 Sweep = 10 us / div. to 1 ms / div. (x 100 for real time) Amplitude = 1 V / div. Trigger = external Any combination of the following Scope Displays are available. Display Symbol Echo Profile TVT Curve Echo Marker Echo Lock Window...
Page 126: Profile Pointer (P817 To P825)
P816 Echo Time Raw The time (in ms) from the transmit pulse to the echo processed. Primary Index transducer Range: 0.0 to 9999 (view only) Values • P815 Echo Time Filtered on page 125 Related Profile Pointer (P817 to P825) When one of these parameters are accessed, the display changes to a Profile Pointer display.
Page 127 P818 Profile Pointer Distance The distance between the transducer face and the Profile Pointer. Single Dual Primary Index global transducer Range: 0.000 to 9999 (view only) Values • P817 Profile Pointer Time on page 126 • P819 Profile Pointer Amplitude on page 127 •...
Page 128 • P805 Echo Confidence on page 123 • P817 Profile Pointer Time on page 126 • P818 Profile Pointer Distance on page 127 • P819 Profile Pointer Amplitude on page 127 Related • P821 Spike Filter on page 128 • P822 Narrow Echo Filter on page 128 •...
Page 129 Use this for transducer acoustic beam interference (e.g. ladder rungs). Enter the width of false echoes (in ms), to be removed from the long shot Echo Profile. When a value is keyed in, the nearest acceptable value is entered. P823 Reform Echo Smoothes jagged peaks in the echo profile.
Page 130: Advanced Tvt Adjustment (P830 To P835)
Advanced TVT Adjustment (P830 to P835) The following parameters are for authorized Milltronics Service personnel or Technicians familiar with Milltronics echo processing techniques. P830 TVT Type Selects the TVT Curve used. Single Dual Primary Index global transducer TVT Short Curved...
Page 131 Use this feature to bias the shape of the TVT curve to avoid crossing false echoes from fixed objects. Adjustment to this parameter is best done while viewing the echo profile with Dolphin Plus. Refer to the Dolphin Plus online help for details. If Dolphin Plus is not available, then an oscilloscope can be used.
Page 132: Advanced Shot Adjustment (P840 To P852)
Alternatively, if TVT Type is set for "TVT Slopes" (P830 = 6), preset is 2000. Advanced Shot Adjustment (P840 to P852) These parameters are for Milltronics service personnel only. P840 Short Shot Number The number of short shots to be fired (and results averaged) per transmit pulse.
Page 133 P841 Long Shot Number Enter the number of long shots to be fired (and results averaged) per transmit pulse. Single Dual Primary Index global transducer Range: 0 to 200 Values Preset: 5 • P003 Maximum Process Speed on page 8 Altered By •...
Page 134 P844 Short Shot Width Adjust the width (in ms) of the short shot transmit pulse. Single Dual Primary Index global transducer Range: 0.000 to 5.000 Values • P004 Transducer on page 9 Altered By • P840 Short Shot Number on page 132 •...
Page 135: Test (P900 To P913)
• P851 Short Shot Floor on page 135 This feature is automatically altered when Transducer (P004) is altered. Test (P900 to P913) Test Parameters are intended for use by Milltronics Service personnel. P900 Software Revision # View the EPROM Rev. #.
Page 136 P901 Memory Press to activate the EnviroRanger memory test. Primary Index global Display: view only PASS (memory test successful) Values NOVRAM FLASH data FLASH code P902 Watchdog Press to put the CPU into an infinite loop to test the watchdog timer. On successful completion (10 seconds) the RUN mode is entered and the EnviroRanger is reset.
Page 137 Press to supply repeated transmit pulses, at the frequency entered, to the transducer and / or view the transducer operating frequency (automatically altered by (P004) Transducer) for the Point Number displayed. P906 Rear RS-232 Port Press to test the RS-232 port on the terminal block. An external device must be connected to the RS-232 port for this test.
Page 138: Measurement (P920 To P927)
P913 Sensor Temperature Access this parameter to display the temperature in °C (as monitored by the TS-3). Primary Index mA input Range: -50 to 150 Values "OPEn" is displayed if a TS-3 is not connected. P914 mA Input Use this feature to display the mA input value (in mA). Primary Index mA input Range: 0.000 to 24.00...
Page 139 Reading Measurements by Operation P050 ≠ ≠ ≠ ≠ 0 P001 P050 = 0 0 – Off - - - - - - - - 1 – Level P921 P924 2 – Space P922 100% - P924 3 – Distance P927 P927 4 –...
Page 140: Master Reset (P999)
P925 Flow Measurement The calculated flowrate in Max Flow (P604) units or % of Max Flow. Standard Mode Dual Point Mode Primary Index global transducer Range: 0.000 to 9999 Values • P604 Maximum Flow on page 91 Related P926 Head Measurement Corresponds to Head (the distance from Zero Head (P605) to the monitored surface) in Units (P005) or % of Span (P007).
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Page 142: Appendix
Appendix Index types Name Description # of indexes This parameter applies to the entire Global unit This parameter can not be set, only View only viewed Breakpoint Indexed by breakpoint 10 or 32 CSO Log Indexed by CSO log entry Dimension Indexed by PMD dimension up to 7...
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Page 144: Index
Index 0 or 4 mA Input Level......45 Characterization 0/4 mA Output Setpoint......43 Flow ............92 Volume............15 20 mA Input Level........45 Cipolletti weir..........88 20 mA Output Setpoint......43 Communications ........113 20 mA Output Trim .........44 Baud Rate ..........114 4 mA Output Trim ........44 Data Bits ..........
Page 145 Discrete Input Flow Min ..........55 Flow Records Parameters ......55 Pump Interlock .......... 76 Discrete Input Function......47 Flow Sampler Exponent......98 Discrete Input Functions ......47 Flow Sampler Mantissa ......97 Discrete Input Multiplier......48 Flow Setpoint “On” .........35 Display..........135 Flowrate Decimal........91 Display and Reading Parameters ....16 Flowrate Units ........92 Display Delay ........111 Flume Dimension “D”......89...
Page 146 books ............5 Index Location ......... 116 Lock ModBus Master........ 72, 73 parameter ........... 7 Modem Log Reset..........68 Inactivity Timeout........116 Log Status..........69 Modem Available........115 Log Storage Type........67 Narrow Echo Filter........ 127 Log Trigger..........63 Near Blanking ........120 Logged Parameter........66 with Span ..........
Page 147 P009 Time..........12 P172 Flush Interval ........38 P050 Tank Shape........12 P173 Flush Duration.......38 P051 Maximum Volume......14 P180 Pump Capacity Reference.....39 P052 Tank Dimension......14 P181 Pump Capacity Time .....39 P053 Tank Dimension ‘L’ ......15 P182 Pump Measured Capacity....39 P054 Breakpoint Levels ......15 P183 Pump Rated Capacity....39 P055 Volume Breakpoints.......15 P184 Pump Low Efficiency Counter...
Page 148 P330 Profile Record........57 P485 Trigger Type........76 P331 Auto Record Enable.......58 P500 Pump Auto Allocation ....77 P332 Auto Record Transducer....58 P501 Pump Remote Control Allocation ...78 P333 Auto Record Interval ......58 P502 Power Failure Allocation....78 P334 Auto Record “On” Setpoint.....59 P503 Pump Run Status Allocation ..79 P335 Auto Record “off”...
Page 149 P702 Filling Indicator ......104 P815 Echo Time Filtered ...... 124 P703 Emptying Indicator.......104 P816 Echo Time Raw......125 P704 Rate Filte....9, 95, 105, 106 P817 Profile Pointer Time..... 125 P705 Rate Update Time......105 P818 Profile Pointer Distance ....126 P706 Rate Update Distance....106 P819 Profile Pointer Amplitude .....
Page 150 Peak “Off” Setpoint .........31 Pump in Remote Manual ......86 Peak “On” Setpoint .........30 Pump Interlock Allocation .......76 Peak End Time........30 Pump Low Efficiency Action....40 Peak Lead Time ........30 Pump Low Efficiency Counter....40 Peak Start Time........30 Pump Low Efficiency Counter Setpoint..40 Phone number........117 Pump Low Efficiency Fault Status...83 Phone number enable......117...
Page 151 Relay Output Logic .........24 Status Relay Parameters........19 Pump ............82 Stop Bits ..........115 Remote Total Factor.......97 Submergence Transducer ....121 Report by Exception ...71, 73, 74, 113, 114, suppressed rectangular weir....88 115, 116, 117, 118 Synchronization........109 Report by Exception Destination .....72 Tank shape..........12 Report Generation ........74 Tank Shape...
Page 152 Units ............10 Volume Measurement ......138 Upper Frequency........49 Volume parameters ........12 User Guide..........5 Volume Rate Display......106 Using this manual ........6 Wall Cling Reduction ......28 V notch weir ...........88 wastewater..........5 Velocity ..........100 Watchdog..........135 Velocity at 20°C........101 water............5 Venturi flume..........88 Zero Head..........90 Volume Breakpoints........15...
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