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Chemtrol Pyxis LS-200 User Manual

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LS-200 Level Sensor
User Manual
February 20, 2020
Rev. 1.00

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  • Page 1 LS-200 Level Sensor User Manual February 20, 2020 Rev. 1.00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Specifications 3 Unpacking Instrument 3.1 Standard Provided Accessories ....... . 4 Installation 4.1 Wiring .
  • Page 3 Warranty Information Confidentiality The information contained in this manual may be confidential and proprietary and is the property of Pyxis Lab, Inc. Information disclosed herein shall not be used to manufacture, construct, or otherwise reproduce the goods described. Information disclosed herein shall not be disclosed to others or made public in any manner without the express written consent of Pyxis Lab, Inc.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1 Introduction The Pyxis LS-200 is a general-purpose ultrasonic sensor. It provides continuous level measurement up to 86 inches (7.2 ft or 2.2 m) with a 4-20mA output, RS-485, and Bluetooth digital outputs. It can be configured via the uPyxis® App on your mobile phones or computers. The sensor is powered by a 24 VDC external power supply.

  • Page 5: Standard Provided Accessories

    3.1 Standard Provided Accessories • LS-200 Sensor P/N: 54011 • Waterproof Cable Adapter/Flying Leads (10 ft) P/N: 50774 • Bluetooth/USB adapter P/N: MA-NEB 4 Installation 4.1 Wiring The LS-200 level sensor is powered by a 24V DC power supply from any standard controller, PLC or DCS. The unit offers both a 4-20mA output and an RS-485 Modbus output.

  • Page 6: Instrument Indicator Overview

    Figure 1. Installation illustration Figure 2. Dimensions, inch (mm) 5 Instrument Indicator Overview The indicators on the top of the sensor (Figure 3) are used to indicate power status and Bluetooth connec- tion status. LED Status Green LED Power Supply is on Power Supply is off Blue LED Bluetooth is connected...

  • Page 7: Setup With Upyxis® Mobile App

    Figure 3. Sensor connection and indicators 6 Setup with uPyxis® Mobile App 6.1 Download uPyxis® Mobile App Download uPyxis® Mobile App from Apple App Store Google Play. Figure 4. 6.2 Connecting to uPyxis® Mobile App Turn on Bluetooth on your mobile phone (Do not pair the phone Bluetooth to the LS-200). Open uPyxis® Mobile App.

  • Page 8: Parameter Setting Via Upyxis® Mobile App

    Figure 5. 6.3 Parameter Setting via uPyxis® Mobile App The sensor measures the distance between the liquid surface in the tank and the bottom sensor surface. Converting this measured distance to other parameters such as the tank level, the remaining liquid volume, or the consumed liquid, requires the tank dimensional and volume capacity information.
  • Page 9 Figure 6. In the Setting screen, you can set the Level Sensor Settings by renaming the Device Name. The Sampling Mode can be changed to your preference. To configure the tank, enter the settings by pressing on Tank Volume, Installation Height, Level, and Display...

  • Page 10: Setting A Password Via Upyxis® Mobile App

    Figure 8. 6.4 Setting a Password via uPyxis® Mobile App The LS-200 also has password protect capabilities. To password protect the setting on Password, press Set. After pressing Set, the screen will change over to the Set Password screen. Before setting a new password, contact Pyxis Service Department and give them the code at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 11: Setup With Upyxis® Desktop App

    7 Setup with uPyxis® Desktop App 7.1 Install uPyxis® Desktop App Download the latest version of uPyxis® Desktop software package from: http://www.pyxis-lab.com/sup- port.html. This setup package will download and install the Microsoft.Net Framework 4.5 (if not installed on the PC before), the USB driver for the USB-Bluetooth adapter, the USB-RS485 adapter, and the main uPyxis®...

  • Page 12: Parameter Setting Via Upyxis® Desktop App

    Figure 11. Connect uPyxis® desktop app to LS-200 Figure 12. Definitions of terms 7.3 Parameter Setting via uPyxis® Desktop App Click Setting to set the parameters as show in Figures 13-15. The sensor measures the distance between the liquid surface in the tank and the bottom sensor surface. Converting this measured distance to other parameters such as the tank level, the remaining liquid volume, or the consumed liquid, requires the tank dimensional and volume capacity information.
  • Page 13 The maximum height is the liquid level measured from the tank bottom when the tank is filled to the rated volume capacity. The installation height is the distance between tank bottom and the sensor bottom sur- face. NOTE Max Level Height must be at least 4 inches less than Installation Height Figure 13.
  • Page 14 Figure 15. Click Apply Settings to save the settings Definitions of terms in Figures 13–15. • Volume: Volume of the tank • Max Height: Liquid level measured from the tank bottom as filled to rated capacity • Installation Height: The distance between the tank bottom and the sensor bottom surface. •...

  • Page 15: Outputs 8.1 4-20Ma Output Setup

    Figure 17. Firmware upgrade 8 Outputs 8.1 4-20mA Output Setup The 4-20mA output of the sensor is scaled as: • 4 mA = (Tank is Empty) = (Level is 0) = (Distance is Installation Height), • 20 mA = (Tank is Full) = (Level is maximum height) = (Distance is Installation Height – Maximum Height).

  • Page 16: Regulatory Approval

    standard safe limit of 110dB. Never point the probe at the eye. The directivity pattern of the probe is shown in Figure 18. Figure 18. Directivity pattern of the LS-200 10 Regulatory Approval United States The LS-200 sensor has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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