FlowLine EchoPod DL14 Series Manual
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- Page 1 EchoPod DL14, DL24 & DL34 Series Manual Revision A.3 Flowline Inc. 10500 Humbolt Street Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Tel: (562) 598-3015 Fax: (562) 431-8507 www.flowline.com 31 MAR 11 EchoPod 1 of 29 Rev B MN204210...
- Page 2 On-line Warranty Registration can be found on the Flowline 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 3 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 in accordance with instructions furnished by Flowline 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 4: Table Of Contents
Introduction: The EchoPod is a general-purpose ultrasonic level switch, controller and transmitter that provides a loop powered 4-20 mA output and 4 SPST 60 VA relays. The 4-20 mA output can be used to provide the proportional level of liquid in any tank or vessel. The 4 relays can be used to control multiple combinations of pumps, valves and/or alarms. -
Page 5: About This Manual
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE QUICK START PRIOR TO INSTALLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual includes information on the EchoPod series Ultrasonic Level Switch, controller and transmitter from FLOWLINE. Please refer to the part number located on the switch label to verify the exact model configuration, which you have purchased. - Page 6 Components: EchoPod is offered in two different models. Depending on the model purchased, you may or may not have been shipped all the components shown below. You do however, need an EchoPod, USB® Fob and Viton® gasket to configure, install and operate EchoPod. ...
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Page 7: Specifications
Specifications: DL14: 2" to 4.1’ Range: Relay fail-safety: Power loss: Hold last (5 cm to 1.25m) Echo loss: Open, close or DL24: 4" to 9.8’ hold last (10 cm to 3.0m) Hysteresis: Selectable DL34: 8" to 18.0’ Configuration: WebCal® PC Windows® (20 cm to 5.5m) USB 2.0 DL14: 0.125”... -
Page 8: Getting Started
EchoPod is configured through WebCal, a PC software program. WebCal is a free download from Flowline’s website. You must download and install WebCal prior to plugging in the USB® Fob. Please go to http://www.flowline.com, click on WebCal Software and select your language version. -
Page 9: Webcal
Follow steps 1-3 to configure the transmitter. Click “Help” in the lower right hand corner and open the help menu of WebCal for additional instructions on WebCal. If you need additional assistance using WebCal, please contact a Flowline Applications engineer at (562) 598-3015 WebCal Step 1: Configuration This section of WebCal is where you select the application’s configuration settings. - Page 10 Number of Pumps This feature allows you to select the number of pumps or valves used with EchoPod. This is the setting that activates the control capabilities of up to two relays. Control relays are often referred to as Latching relays. o Switch/Alarms Only –...
- Page 11 Pump/Valve Action This feature allows you to select if the pumps or valves will be used to automatically fill or empty the tank. For 2-Pump/Valve mode, both devices must be the same (automatic fill or empty). You cannot set one relay for fill and the other for empty. o Empties Tank –...
- Page 12 Pump/Valve Mode This feature allows you to select the mode for a control or latching relay. Pump/Valve mode is not active for Switch/Alarms Only or 4- 20 mA Transmitter Only. o Simplex – Allows for the relay to be used as an automatic fill or empty.
- Page 13 Relay Fail-Safe This feature allows you to select the fail-safe state for the relays. When the sensor regains signal, the output current will revert back to the current level condition. o Relays Off - The relays will revert to the OFF state. Appears when Switch/Alarms Only is selected.
- Page 14 Switch/Alarm Configuration This feature allows you to select the operation for the switches / alarms (used as a high or low alarm). This setting adjusts the number of available relays based upon the previous settings. o No Alarm – Turns off all of the remaining relays. o High Alarm Options –...
- Page 15 Switch Hysteresis/Dead band This feature allows you to select a hysteresis or dead band for the remaining high and/or low alarms. o Options for Hysteresis/Dead band – No Hysteresis, ¼”, ½”, 1”, 2”, ½ cm, 1cm, 2 cm, 5 cm or Not Applicable. o High Alarms –...
- Page 16 Loop Fail-Safe This feature allows you to select the fail-safe current output if the sensor fails to detect a return signal. When the sensor regains signal, the output current will revert back to the current level condition. o Hold Last Value - The output will remain in the same state as the last echo detected.
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Page 17: Step 2: Tank Levels
WebCal Step 2: Tank Levels This section of WebCal is where you enter application measurement values. All values must be filled in before moving to step 3. Sensor Height: Distance from the bottom of the tank to the bottom of the transducer. Fill Height: Distance from the bottom of the tank to the maximum liquid height. -
Page 18: Wiring
Wiring EchoPod After you have finished positioning and mounting EchoPod, follow WebCal’s wiring diagram to wire the sensor. A typical wiring diagram is shown above. Flowline recommends using a qualified licensed electrician to wire EchoPod and your application’s components. Note: Do not extend the White & Green wires beyond 15’. - Page 19 White & Green White and Green leads are reserved for use with WebCal and should not be connected during usage in the application. These wires should not be connected to WebCal while power is supplied from any source other than the LI99 series Fob. Never allow the white or green wires to touch any power supply.
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Page 20: Installation
Voltage Output EchoPod can be used as a 0 to 5 or 0 to 10 VDC output device. A resistor will need to be added to the circuit to enable a voltage output (refer to the wiring diagram below). 0-5 VDC output o Add a 250 Ohm resistor o Actual output will be 0.8 to 5 VDC ... -
Page 21: Fitting Selection
LM52-1400 (2” thread x 1” thread) or LM52-2400 (3” thread x 2” thread). Metal Tanks (DL14 & DL24 series) Flowline ultrasonic transmitters have been optimized for use in non-metallic fittings. 1. For best performance, avoid the use of metallic fittings. -
Page 22: Tank Adapter
Tank Adapter Tank Adapter w/ 2”x1” Reducer Bushing Thread x Thread Do not use thread x thread 2. Riser: Installations with tall, narrow risers can impede the acoustic signal. a. DL34 Series: 2” (5 cm) diameter risers should be no taller than 5” (12.7 cm). Larger diameter risers should be no taller than 12”... -
Page 23: Side Mount Fitting
4. Side Mount Bracket: For installations in open tanks and sumps, use the LM50 series side mount bracket. a. For the DL14 & DL14 series, order the LM50-1001-1, which includes a 2”x 1” Reducer Bushing. b. For the DL34 series, order the LM50-1001 side mount bracket. 5. -
Page 24: Advanced Feature
Please read through this HELP file to assist you in making adjustments or if still unclear about a specific issue, please contact FLOWLINE, Applications Engineering. Note: When the Advanced Button is highlighted with a RED border, this indicates you have selected an advanced feature. - Page 25 Increase Output Filtering: Placing a check mark in the box will increase the filtering (averaging) of the analog output. Use this filter if the 4 to 20 mA output requires a smooth output for the application such as open channel flow measurement. ...
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Page 26: Appendix
When the Download button is pressed, the software will check the version of software you are using with the most recent version at Flowline. If the versions are similar, a window indicating that the most recent version is installed. If not, then a window will appear asking to download the latest version. -
Page 27: Factory Defaults
Select the latest version of the firmware file and click on OK. Confirm that the address is correct and then click on Update Sensor to begin the firmware update. This step should take less than 1 minute. You can follow the progress with the status bar to the right of the Update Sensor button. - Page 28 Factory Defaults Table Testing the Transmitter 1. Connect a multimeter in series with the black wire to read the current output. 2. Verify that the current increases (tank filling) and decreases (tank emptying) appropriately in the calibrated span. 3. If not, carefully observe and attempt to correlate any installation, level or application event for more specific troubleshooting direction.
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Page 29: Troubleshooting
EchoPod is not connected to the internet. Click OK to resolved. continue. Flowline recommends being connecting to the internet for all configurations. Not being connected to the internet will not prevent the EchoPod from being configured.
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