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- Page 1 Level 133 NSTRUCTION ANUAL P P P P ULSAR ULSAR ULSAR ULSAR Process Measurement Process Measurement Process Measurement Process Measurement...
- Page 3 ARRANTY AND IABILITY Pulsar Process Measurement Limited guarantee for a period of 2 years from the date of delivery that it will either exchange or repair any part of this product returned to Pulsar Process Measurement Limited if it is found to be defective in material or workmanship, subject to the defect not being due to unfair wear and tear, misuse, modification or alteration, accident, misapplication or negligence.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Dimensions..............................8 Terminal Connection Details........................10 Voltage Selector and Fuse Location......................12 Preparation for Operation ..........................14 Maintenance ..............................14 Chapter 3 How To Use Your blackbox Level System ..................15 PC Handheld Programmer (Standard)......................15 Communication Port Configuration.....................16 Handheld Communicator (Optional)......................16 Operating the Controls..........................17 Display ..............................17 Keypad ..............................18... - Page 6 Parameter Listing ............................36 Application Parameters..........................36 Operation ............................... 36 Dimensions............................37 Remote Alarm ............................39 SMS Time.............................. 40 Relay Parameters............................42 Relay Type............................. 42 Alarms..............................43 Control ..............................46 Common Parameters..........................48 Data Log Parameters............................. 49 Temperature............................49 Display Parameters............................50 Options..............................
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Start Here
Chapter 1 Start Here… Congratulations on your purchase of a Pulsar blackbox 133 Level System. This quality system has been developed over many years and represents the latest in high technology ultrasonic level measurement and control. It has been designed to give you years of trouble free performance, and a few minutes spent reading this operating manual will ensure that your installation is as simple as possible. -
Page 8: About The Blackbox Range
The blackbox level system is available in a variety of different versions offering a wide choice of output options. The blackbox is very easy to use and may be calibrated quickly and simply via a laptop, using the software supplied with the unit, or alternatively by using the optional hand held calibrator, which connects to the unit via the RS232 interface, and provides an onboard LCD display. -
Page 9: Functional Description
The blackbox ultrasonic Level System sends a transmit pulse to the transducer, which emits an ultrasonic pulse perpendicular to the transducer face, and the returned echo is sent back to the blackbox. The time taken to receive the echo is measured and the distance from the transducer face to the surface being monitored is calculated. -
Page 10: Product Specification
Product Specification Product Specification Product Specification Product Specification Physical Wall Mount Outside dimensions 130 x 130 x 60 mm Weight Nominal 0.65 kg Enclosure material/description ABS base with Polycarbonate lid, flammability rating UL94HB Cable entry detail underside fitted with 3 x M20, nylon cable glands suitable for 6 –... - Page 11 50 mA at 200-240 VAC 100 mA at 90-120 VAC Remote Communicator Power Supply Power supplied via blackbox RS232 interface. Pulsar Process Measurement Limited operates a policy of constant development and improvement and reserve the right to amend technical details as necessary. Page 5...
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Page 12: Chapter 2 Installation
Power Supply Requirements Power Supply Requirements The blackbox can operate from AC supply or from a DC battery. The AC is either 115V +5%/-10% 50/60Hz or 230V =5%/-10% 50/60Hz, depending on the position of the selector switch. The DC is 10-28V. In all cases the blackbox will typically consume 5W of power, with a maximum of 10W. - Page 13 When choosing a location to mount the enclosure, bear in mind the following: • Easy access to the enclosure is maintained. • The mounting surface is vibration-free. • The ambient temperature is between -20ºC and 50ºC. • There should be no high voltage cables or inverters close by. Page 7...
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Page 14: Dimensions
Dimensions The dimensions of the mounting holes are as shown below. The blackbox should be mounted by drilling four holes suitable for size 8 screws (length and type to suit your application) And fix all four screws by removing the top cover to access the pre-moulded mounting holes which are located in the base of the enclosure under the lid retaining screws. - Page 15 The full dimensions of the enclosure are as shown below. Cable Entry There are 3 x M20 cable glands, suitable for 6 – 12mm cables, fitted to the base of the blackbox enclosure. Page 9...
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Page 16: Terminal Connection Details
Terminal Connection Details Terminal Connection Details Terminal Connection Details Terminal Connection Details The terminal strip is as detailed below. There is also a wiring diagram attached to the board directly underneath the terminal strip. Page... - Page 17 Terminal Connections Power The blackbox 133 can operate from mains AC and automatically from a DC power source or battery backup, in the event of power failure, or can be operated permanently from DC or batteries. Transducer The transducer should be installed, and connected, in accordance with the installation instructions contained in the Transducer User Guide.
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Page 18: Voltage Selector And Fuse Location
This is a non-isolated voltage output of 0 to 5VDC into a minimum load of 10KΩ. RS232 Serial Interface The serial interface is used to programme the blackbox either via a PC (standard) using the software supplied or alternatively using the hand held calibrator (optional). - Page 19 Never operate the blackbox with the cover removed. An external switch or circuit breaker should be installed near to the blackbox to allow the supply to be removed during installation and maintenance. In addition, the relay contacts should also have a means of isolating them from the blackbox..
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Page 20: Preparation For Operation
Main tenance tenance There are no user serviceable parts inside your blackbox, except the mains power fuse. If you experience any problems with the unit, then please contact Pulsar Process Measurement for advice. To clean the equipment, wipe with a damp cloth. Do not use any solvents on the enclosure. -
Page 21: Chapter 3 How To Use Your Blackbox Level System
Your blackbox Level 133 comes complete with the PC Handheld Programmer software, contained on CD. Insert the CD into the CD drive of the PC intended to be used to carry out the programming of the blackbox and install the software, following the on screen instructions. Once the... -
Page 22: Communication Port Configuration
Communication Port Configuration If the PC Handheld Programmer fails to connect to the blackbox unit you may need to change the communications port that is being used, to do this ‘right click’ on the PC Handheld Programmer keypad and a ‘pop up’ menu will appear allowing you to select the appropriate communications port. -
Page 23: Operating The Controls
Operating the Controls Display The display on both the PC Programming Software (standard) and the Hand Held Calibrator (optional) are identical, and when connected to the blackbox via the RS232 interface, provides information on the current mode of operation. Whilst in the Run Mode it will display the current level reading and its units of measure, along with status messages with regards to the Transducer, Echo reception and Fail Safe Mode. -
Page 24: Keypad
Run Mode. Pressing the hot key once will display the first parameter, then repeated pressing will display subsequent parameters, as available, then the blackbox reverts to Run Mode. In program mode, they have different functions, the functions are shown below. - Page 25 1) Used to confirm each action (for example select a menu option) or when entering a parameter number or value. 2) Used to confirm questions asked by your blackbox such as before restoring factory defaults. Used to navigate up a level in the menu system, and back to run mode.
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Page 26: Run Mode
Run Mode Run Mode Run Mode This mode is used once the blackbox has been set up in program mode. It is also the default mode that the unit reverts to when it resumes operation after a power failure. When the blackbox is switched on for the first time, it will provide an output proportional to the distance from the transducer to the target, in metres. -
Page 27: Led's
LED’s There are two LED’s which can be seen through the lid, of the blackbox enclosure, which will indicate the operational status of the unit whilst in RUN mode, as follows: LED 1 LED 2 Run Mode Green No power to unit... - Page 28 When you have finished, press CANCEL to go back to the previous level. When you have reached the top level, then the blackbox will ask for confirmation before allowing you to go back into run mode. This is done by pressing ENTER at the display prompt.
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Page 29: Test Mode
Directly Editing Parameters If you already know the number of the parameter, that you wish to look at or edit, simply type the number in at any time while you are in the menu system. Thus, if you are in either the menu or sub-menu level by pressing a numeric key, you can enter the parameter number directly and jump straight there. -
Page 30: Led's
(P982). To make the simulated level move faster, increase the value in increment (P981) or decrease the value in rate (P982). LED’s There are two LED’s which can be seen through the lid, of the blackbox enclosure, which will indicate the status of the relays whilst in simulation as follows:... -
Page 31: Parameter Defaults
All relays are set OFF. The date (P931) and time (P932) in the blackbox were set at the factory, but may need checking, and amending if, for example the application is in a time zone other than GMT, see Chapter 5 Parameter Guide for full details. -
Page 32: Chapter 4 Programming Guide
(P223), 0.5m 0% , empty level (output = 0 volts) In this example, a blackbox and dB6 is being used to monitor a moving level within a vessel and is required to provide a 0 to 5 volt output proportional to the level, over a range of 3.2m. - Page 33 To program the blackbox for this Example, proceed as follows. Access the Program Mode Key in the passcode 1997 and press ENTER Using the menu system access the parameters, as detailed below, and select the relevant options and ENTER. Top Level...
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Page 34: Example 2 Alternating Control (Pump Down)
1+ 2 off (P214, 224), 0.5m 0% , empty level (output = 0VDC) In this example a blackbox with dB6 is being used to control pumps on a pump down application, there are two pumps, and the duty pump is to be alternated between the pumps. - Page 35 To program the blackbox for this Example, proceed as follows. Access the Program Mode Key in the passcode 1997 and press ENTER Using the menu system access the parameters, as detailed below, and select the relevant options and ENTER. Top Level...
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Page 36: Chapter 5 Parameter Guide
Chapter 5 Parameter Guide This chapter describes all of the parameters in your blackbox, in numerical order. Menu System Diagrams Menu System Diagrams Menu System Diagrams Menu System Diagrams Shown below is a set of charts to show you how all the various parts can be found using the menu system. -
Page 37: Relays Menu
Relays Menu Relay 1 Relay 2 P210 R1 Type P220 R2 Type P211 R1 Function P221 R2 Function P212 R1 ID P222 R2 ID R213 R1 Set 1 R223 R2 Set 1 R214 R1 Set 2 R224 R2 Set 2 P217 R1 Closures P227 R2 Closures P218 R1 Fail Safe... -
Page 38: Display Menu
Display Menu Options Fail Safe P801 Decim. Places P808 Fail Mode P809 Fail Time Output Menu Range Operation Setpoint Limits Trim Failsafe P830 P831 P834 P836 P838 P840 Output Output Fail Mode Range Mode Value Limit Output Trim P835 P837 P839 High High... -
Page 39: Stability Menu
Stability Menu Damping Filters P870 P881 Fill Damping Fixed Dist. P871 P882 Empty Damping Process Filter Echo Processing Menu Xdr. Status P900 Xdr. Status P901 Echo Confid. P902 Echo Strength P903 Average Noise P904 Peak Noise P905 Sensitivity P906 Side Clearance Page 33... -
Page 40: System Menu
System Menu Sys. Date Daylight Passcode & Info Save Time P921 P926 P931 P970 Enable Software Date Code Rev. Enable P922 P927 P932 P971 Passcode Hardware Time Rev. Differen P928 P933 P972 Serial Date Format Start Time P929 P973 Site Start Day Ident. -
Page 41: Test Menu
Test Menu Simulation Hardware P980 P992 Simulate Out Test P981 P933 Increment Relay Test P982 P994 Rate Transd. Test Page 35... -
Page 42: Parameter Listing
Parameter Listing Parameter Listing Parameter Listing Parameter Listing This section describes all of the parameters. Any parameter can be reset to its default, by pressing the hot key, whilst in program mode. Application Parameters Application Parameters Application Parameters Application Parameters Operation P100 Mode of Operation This parameter sets the mode of operation, when in run mode, and can be set... -
Page 43: Dimensions
Dimensions P104 Measurement Units This parameter sets the units you want to use for programming and display Option Description All units of measure are 1 = metres (Default) METRES 2 = cm All units of measure are CENTIMETRES 3 = mm All units of measure are MILLIMETRES 4 = feet... - Page 44 P107 Near Blanking Distance This parameter is the distance from the face of the transducer that is not measurable, and is pre-set to the minimum value dependant on the Xducer (P101) selected. It should not be set to less than this figure, but can be increased, typical to ignore close in obstructions.
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Page 45: Remote Alarm
Pulsar or your local distributor for further details), the following parameters are used to set up the blackbox so that when the level reaches a specific alarm point, as determined by the setting of the relay(s) the unit will dial and connect to a remote telephone number to provide details of the event. -
Page 46: Sms Time
This option initiates a connection to a 1 = Ring remote modem/computer which will then allow remote communication with the unit. Please consult Pulsar your local distributor for further details. This option initiates a predetermined 2= SMS message which is sent to the remote... - Page 47 P998 SMS Days This parameter will determine on which days the SMS message is active and is entered as a Boolean value equating to the total of the days that the SMS message is required to be active. Add together any combination up to a maximum of 127 (every day). Examples: 21 = Mon, Wed, Fri., 31 = Mon to Fri.,...
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Page 48: Relay Parameters
Relay Parameters Relay Parameters Relay Parameters Relay Parameters All relay related parameters are prefixed with a 2** . The second digit of the three figure parameter number denotes the relay number as follows: 21* parameters for Relay 1 22* parameters for Relay 2 The third digit selects specific parameters for the setting up of the relays, which can be selected individually and results in the following parameter numbers for each relay. -
Page 49: Alarms
Alarms P210, P220 =1 (Alarm) The second parameter for each relay determines the function of the alarm. P211, P221 - Relay Function This parameter defines what function the alarm will respond to as follows. Option Description 0= Off (Default) Relay will not operate. Alarm is based on the level in the vessel, and the 1= Level type of level alarm (P212, 222) and two setpoints... - Page 50 The third parameter for each relay determines the alarm ID for the relay you wish to set. P212, 222 - Relay Alarm ID When P211, P221 = 3 (Loss of Echo) or 4 (Loss of Clock) This parameter has no function and will not be displayed. When P211, P221 = 1 or 2 This parameter defines which alarm type, the relay should respond to, as follows.
- Page 51 Alarm ID Description Setpoints 6= In bounds Relay goes “ON” if Relay Setpoints, value is inside the zone P213, 223 and between the two P214, 224 can be set in any order as setpoints. the unit ‘knows’ that you are setting an in bounds alarm.
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Page 52: Control
Important Information Setpoints are entered in values according to the function selected. Level - entered in Display Units or % of span as referenced to Empty Level. Temperature - entered in ºC. See the appropriate alarm function, table (P211, 221, 231) for further information. - Page 53 The third parameter determines if the control is fixed or alternating. P212, 222 Relay Control ID P210, 220 = 2 (Control) P211, 221 = 1 Description All control devices are used to 1= Fixed assist each other (run at the same time) and each device has its own setpoints.
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Page 54: Common Parameters
Common Parameters P217, P227 - Relay Closures The blackbox will record how many times each relay is closed, this parameter displays the number of times the relay has activated since the relay has been in use. It can be reset with any value. -
Page 55: Data Log Parameters
Data Log Parameters Data Log Parameters Data Log Parameters Data Log Parameters The data log parameters contains the following information. Temperature The following parameters give information on temperature conditions seen by the Temperature source (P852) in ºC. All of these parameters are read only and cannot be changed, though if P852 is changed they will be reset. -
Page 56: Display Parameters
This parameter determines the number of decimal places shown on the display of the PC Programming Software (standard) or the Hand Held Calibrator (optional) when connected whilst the blackbox is in the run mode. Minimum = 0 (No decimal places), Maximum 3 = (3 decimal Places) -
Page 57: Output Parameters
you will see the message “Failed Safe!” on the display, along with a message explaining why (lost echo or transducer fault, for example) When a valid measurement is obtained then the display and output will be restored and the timer is reset. Output Parameters Output Parameters Output Parameters... -
Page 58: Setpoint
Setpoint By default the Voltage Output will represent empty (0 volts) and 100% of the operational span (5 volts), but you may wish to have the output represent a section of the operational span. For example, the application has an operational span of 6 metres but the output is to represent empty (0 volts) to a level of 5 metres (5 volts). -
Page 59: Failsafe
Failsafe P840 Output Fail-safe Mode This parameter determines what happens to the output in the event of the unit going into fail-safe mode. The default is to do the same as the system fail-safe (P808), but this can be overridden to force the mA output to an independent fail-safe mode as follows: Option Description... -
Page 60: Compensation Parameters
Compensation Parameters Compensation Parameters Compensation Parameters Compensation Parameters Offset P851 Measurement Offset The value of this parameter is added to the measured distance, in Measurement Units (P104). This Offset will be added to the level, as derived from the transducer, and will affect everything including the reading on the display, when connected Handheld Communicator... -
Page 61: Stability Parameters
Stability Parameters Stability Parameters Stability Parameters Stability Parameters Damping Damping is used to damp the display, to enable it to keep up with the process but ignore minor surface fluctuations. P870 Fill Damping This parameter determines the maximum rate at which the unit will respond to an increase in level. -
Page 62: Echo Processing Parameters
Echo Processing Parameters Echo Processing Parameters Echo Processing Parameters Echo Processing Parameters Transducer Status P900 Transducer Status This parameter shows the current state of the transducer. The value means the following. Option Description Transducer working correctly. 0= OK (Default) 1= Disabled Transducer is not being used Indicates that the power and signal lines on the 2= Stuck High... -
Page 63: System Parameters
1997, but this can be changed to another value from 0 to 9999. System Information The following three parameters do not affect how the unit performs, but details, contained in them, may be required, by Pulsar, when making technical enquiries. P926 Software Revision This parameter will show the current software revision. -
Page 64: Date & Time
Date & Time P931 Date This parameter shows the current date, in the format as set by P933 (Date Format), and can be reset if required. P932 Time This parameter shows the current time and can be reset if required, in the format HH: MM (24-hour format). - Page 65 P973 Start Day Use this parameter to enter the day of the week (P974) that Daylight Saving Time is to start. Option Description DST will start on a Monday 2= Monday 3= Tuesday DST will start on a Tuesday 4= Wednesday DST will start on a Wednesday 5= Thursday DST will start on a Thursday...
- Page 66 P975 Start Month This parameter is used to select the month, in which Daylight Saving Time will start. Option Description DST will start during the month of January 1= January 2= February DST will start during the month of February 3= March (Default) DST will start during the month of March 4= April...
- Page 67 P978 End Week This parameter will determine the week of the month (P975) in which Daylight Saving Time is to end. Option Description DST will end on day (P977) in the first week 1= Week 1 (P978) of the month (P979). DST will end on day (P977) in the second 2= Week 2 week (P978) of the month (P979).
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Page 68: Test Parameters
Test Parameters Test Parameters Test Parameters Test Parameters Simulation P980 Simulate Test mode is used to simulate the application and confirm that all parameters and relay setpoints have been entered as expected. During simulation, there is a choice of whether the relays will change state (hard simulation) or not (soft simulation), but the LED’s will always switch according to how the relays have been programmed, and the output will change accordingly. -
Page 69: Hardware
Hardware P992 Output Test This parameter will allow you to force a specified current on to the output to test any equipment that it is connected to. The figure you enter will be generated by the output. P993 Relay Test Press a numeric key corresponding to the number of the relay you wish to test, and the relay will change state each time the key is pressed. -
Page 70: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This section describes many common symptoms, with suggestions as to what to do. Symptom What to Do reading being obtained, Check power supply. Check transducer not firing. wiring to transducer. Incorrect reading being obtained for Measure actual distance from current level. -
Page 71: Parameter Record
Parameter Record PPLICATION Operation Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default P100 Mode 1 = Dist. P101 Xducer 2 = dB6 Distances Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default P104 Measurement Units 1=metres P105 Empty Level 6.000 metres P106 Span 5.700 metres P107 Near Blanking 0.300 metres... - Page 72 ELAYS Relay 1 Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default P210 R1 Type 0 = Off P211 R1 Function 0 = Off P212 R1 Alarm ID/Pump 1 = Off Group P213 R1 Set 1 0.000 metres P214 R1 Set 2 0.000 metres P217 R1 Closures P218...
- Page 73 ISPLAY Options Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default P801 Decimal Places Fail Safe Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default P808 Fail Mode 1 = Known P809 Fail Time 2.0 mins UTPUT Range Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default P830 Output Range 2 = 0–5VDC Operation Parameter Details...
- Page 74 Trim Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default P838 Low Trim 0.00 P839 High Trim 0.00 Fail Safe Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default P840 Fail Mode 0 = Default OMPENSATION Offset Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default P851 Measurement Offset 0.000 metres Temperature Parameter Details...
- Page 75 ROCESS Xducer Status Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default P900 Xducer Status Read Only P901 Echo Confidence Read Only P902 Echo Strength Read Only P903 Average Noise Read Only P904 Peak Noise Read Only YSTEM Passcode Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default P921...
- Page 76 Daylight Save Parameter Details Entered Values Description Default P970 DST Enable P971 DST Differen 01:00 P972 DST Start Time 02:00 P973 Start Day P974 Start Week P975 Start Month P976 DST End Time 02:00 P977 End Day P978 End Week P979 End Month Page...
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