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- Page 1 ® EchoSonic Ultrasonic Liquid Level Transmitter LU27 Series Quick Start ©2019 Flowline, Inc. All Rights Reserved Made in USA Flowline, Inc. | 10500 Humbolt Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 p 562.598.3015 f 562.431.8507 w flowline.com QS300115 Rev C2...
- Page 2 WE DO YOUR LEVEL BEST ® Thank you for purchasing Flowline’s EchoSonic . This general purpose ultrasonic sensor provides non-contact detection up to 9.8’ (3m) powered by the 4-20 mA loop. This quick start includes everything you’ll need to get ®...
- Page 3 Configuration of your sensor should be performed prior to mounting, since it requires connection to your PC. Step 1: Install the WebCal® Software ® Download WebCal from www.flowline.com/webcal-software onto a PC with the following minimum specifications: ® Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, 10 MB storage space, 256 MB RAM, 1 USB 2.0 port ®...
- Page 4 These instructions will walk you through configuration of the sensor through WebCal . For more information, ® ® click the WebCal HELP button in the lower right corner or anywhere on the WebCal screen or refer to the ® EchoSonic manual found at flowline.com. WebCal® Configuration Screen QS300115 Rev C2...
- Page 5 ® Using the drop-down menus on the left of the WebCal screen set the configuration for your application requirements. When a selection does not apply to your application, “Not Applicable” will appear in the drop-down. Make sure all drop-downs are set appropriately for your application before moving to the Tank Level section.
- Page 6 Enter the appropriate tank level set points for your application. Units. Display measurements in inches or centimeters. Sensor Height. Distance measured from the bottom of the empty tank to the bottom of the transducer. Under factory configuration, this becomes the 4 mA set point.
- Page 7 The Advanced button is used for options available when setting up the sensor with special, non-standard features. Many of these features are available for specific applications that may change from time to time. ® Consult WebCal 's HELP file for the latest information on the use of any of these features. The more commonly used Advanced features are the Invert Relay and Increase Output Filtering described below.
- Page 8 The sensor should always be mounted perpendicular to the liquid surface using the provided Viton mounting gasket. Insure that there are no restrictions or obstacles in the path of the ultrasonic signal. Further mounting information can be found on the Flowline website at flowline.com. ® The EchoSonic has a 1”...
- Page 9 Mounting with a Stand-Pipe: A stand-pipe may be used to dampen turbulence, separate surface foam from the point of measurement or increase performance in heavy vapor. When mounting the sensor in a stand-pipe, the minimum diameter of the pipe is 2”. Larger diameter pipes can be used. The pipe should be attached with a coupling and reducer bushing.
- Page 10 ® WIRING THE ECHOSONIC After mounting the sensor, make the necessary electrical connections. A wiring diagram with specific recommendations for the sensor’s configuration can be printed from the WebCal® program. A typical wiring diagram is shown on the next page. Red (Power) and Black (Return) leads are for connection to a 24 VDC power supply or to a 4-20 mA loop power source.
- Page 11 ® WIRING THE ECHOSONIC ® The following wiring diagram can be used when wiring to the EchoSonic Sample Wiring Diagram Diagram will change based upon the sensor’s configuration, use ® WebCal to view appropriate wiring diagram. Typical Wiring Diagram (Your WebCal® Wiring Diagram May Vary) GENERAL NOTES FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS, USAGE AND SAFETY ...
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Page 12: Warranty
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