Pyxis LSP-X01 Series User Manual

Submersible level sensors

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  • Page 2 Pressure Based Level Sensor User Manual December 1, 2020 Rev. 1.00 Pyxis Lab, Inc. 1729 Majestic Dr. Suite 5 Lafayette, CO 80026 USA www.pyxis-lab.com © 2017 Pyxis Lab, Inc. Pyxis Lab Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8.1 4-20mA Output Setup ........9 Sensor Maintenance and Precaution 9.1 Methods to Cleaning LSP-X01 Series Transducer ..... . . 10 Regulatory Approval...
  • Page 4 Pyxis Lab, Inc. Standard Limited Warranty Pyxis Lab warrants its products for defects in materials and workmanship. Pyxis Lab will, at its option, repair or replace instrument components that prove to be defective with new or remanufactured components (i.e., equivalent to new).
  • Page 5: Introduction

    (ie. OEM controller or external power source). This submersible liquid level sensor plat- form is well suited for water, wastewater, oil, and other non-corrosive or corrosive liquids. LSP-X01 Series pressure transducer is available in 316LSS, PVC, and PVDF options; suited for a wide variety of liquid ap- plications.
  • Page 6: Specifications

    Transducer Rating IP68 Regulation With Pyxis’s continuous improvement policy, these specifications are subject to change without notice. 3 Unpacking Instrument Remove the instrument and accessories from the shipping container and inspect each item for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. Verify that all accessory items are included. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact Pyxis Lab Customer Service at service@pyxis-lab.com.
  • Page 7: Optional Accessories

    4.1 Tank Top and Mounting Bracket Installation The LSP-X01 Series sensor consists of a pressure transducer module (Figure 3) and a processor module (Fig- ure 4). The two modules are connected by a 32.8-ft PTFE cable. The cable provides electric connection between the two modules and serves as an air vent to the transducer.
  • Page 8 Figure 4. Processor Module Dimension, inch (mm) The processor module of the LSP-X01 Series sensor can be installed to a 1” bulkhead fitting on the top of the tank. Alternatively, you may also use the LSP-X01 Series Mounting Bracket (P/N: 50770) for installations where top tank mount may be to too high for maintenance.
  • Page 9: Wiring

    NOTE The negative 24V power terminal (power ground) and the negative 4–20mA ter- minal on the LSP-X01 Series probe are internally connected. Follow the wiring table below to connect the LSP-X01 Series probe to a controller: Table 2. Wire Color...
  • Page 10: Setup And Configuration With Upyxis® Mobile App

    1. Open uPyxis® Mobile App. 2. On uPyxis® Mobile App, pull down to refresh the list of available Pyxis devices. 3. If the connection is successful, the LSP-X01 Series and its Serial Number (SN) will be displayed (Figure 4. Press on the LSP-X01 Series sensor image.
  • Page 11: Overview Screen

    6.3 Overview Screen When connected, the uPyxis® Mobile App will default to the Overview screen. The Overview screen dis- plays the current liquid level and volume of liquid remaining. Figure 9. LSP-X01 Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 12: Reading Screen

    Figure 10. 6.5 Settings Screen The LSP-X01 Series sensor measures the hydrostatic pressure created by the liquid level in the tank. Con- verting this measured pressure value to other parameters such as the tank level and the remaining liquid volume in gallons requires the tank volume capacity, the tank maximum liquid height measured from the bottom of the tank to the liquid surface when filled to the rated capacity, and the density of the liquid.
  • Page 13: Setup And Configuration With Upyxis® Desktop App

    Desktop application. Double click the uPyxis.Setup.exe file to install. Figure 12. uPyxis® Desktop App installation Click Install to start the installation process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the USB driver and uPyxis installation. LSP-X01 Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 14: Connecting To Upyxis® Desktop App

    7.2 Connecting to uPyxis® Desktop App Connect the LSP-X01 Series sensor to a Windows computer using a Bluetooth/USB adapter (P/N: MA-NEB) according to the following steps: 1. Plug the Bluetooth/USB adapter into a USB port in the computer. 2. Launch uPyxis® Desktop App.
  • Page 15: Overview Screen

    Figure 14. 7.4 Reading Screen The Reading screen displays the current liquid level and the liquid level over time. Figure 15. LSP-X01 Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 16: Setting Screen

    7.5 Setting Screen The LSP-X01 Series sensor measures the hydrostatic pressure created by the liquid level in the tank. Con- verting this measured pressure value to other parameters such as the tank level and the remaining liquid volume in gallons requires the tank volume capacity, the tank maximum liquid height measured from the bottom of the tank to the liquid surface when filled to the rated capacity, and the density of the liquid.
  • Page 17: Sensor Maintenance And Precaution

    5. Screw the protective nose cap back into place on the transducer body. The Pyxis Probe Cleaning Solution is from the Inline Probe Cleaning Solution Kit (P/N: SER-01) which can be purchased at our online E-Store https://pyxis-lab.com/product/st-series-probe-cleaning-kit/. Figure 17. Inline Probe Cleaning Solution Kit LSP-X01 Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com...
  • Page 18: Regulatory Approval

    10 Regulatory Approval United States The LSP-X01 Series 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

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