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  • Page 1 Ultra 3 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 Pulsar Measurement operates a policy of constant development and improvement and reserves the right to amend technical details, as necessary. The Ultra 3 shown on the cover of this manual is used for illustrative purposes only and may not be representative of the actual Ultra 3 supplied.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ATEX ............................25 Voltage selector and fuse location................26 Preparation for Operation ..................... 30 Maintenance ........................30 Chapter 3 How To Use Your Ultra 3 ................31 Operating the Controls ....................31 Run Mode ..........................32 Program Mode ........................33 How to Access Program Mode ..................
  • Page 4 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Directly Editing Parameters ................... 38 Test Mode ..........................39 Using the Serial Interface ....................40 Parameter Defaults ......................42 Chapter 4 Ultra Wizard ......................43 Enter Program Mode ....................... 43 Choose Ultra Wizard ......................43 Level/Volume ........................44 Pump ............................
  • Page 5 PULSAR MEASUREMENT Rectangular Broad Crested Weir Calculations ............92 Special Devices ........................93 Palmer Bowlus and H-Flume Calculations .............. 94 V-Notch Angle Weir (Non-BS 3680) Calculations ..........95 Universal Calculations (P700=6) .................. 95 Chapter 8 Parameter Guide ....................96 Menu System ........................96 Top Level Menu .........................
  • Page 6 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Common Relay parameters..................126 Data Log parameters ..................... 126 Totaliser Audits ........................ 126 Temperature ........................127 Volume ..........................128 Conversion ......................... 128 Breakpoints ........................133 Tables ........................... 134 OCM Parameters ......................135 Dimensions ........................139 Calculations ........................144 Breakpoints ........................
  • Page 7 PULSAR MEASUREMENT Damping ..........................157 Indicator ..........................157 Rate ............................157 Filters ............................ 158 Echo Processing Parameters ..................159 Transducer Status ......................159 DATEM Parameters......................161 System Parameters ......................162 Passcode ..........................162 Backup ..........................162 System Information ......................163 Date &...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Start Here

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 1: START HERE… Congratulations on your purchase of a Pulsar Ultra 3. 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 9: About The Ultra 3

    Ultra 3 is the first ever system to offer the ability to dedicate the functionality of the unit to any of three specific duties i.e. level or volume measurement, pump control, or flow measurement.

  • Page 10: Functional Description

    Ultra 3 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 Ultra 3. The time taken to receive the echo is measured and the distance from the transducer face to the surface being monitored is calculated.

  • Page 11: How To Use This Manual

    Chapters 2 and 3, carefully, they are applicable in every use of this product. 2. Decide which “task” you wish your Ultra 3 to perform for you and then configure the unit using “Ultra Wizard” as described in Chapter 4.

  • Page 12: Product Specification

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Product Specification PHYSICAL Wall Mount outside Dimensions 188 x 160 x 107 mm (7.4 x 6.3 x 4.21”) Weight Nominal 1kg Enclosure Material/Description Polycarbonate flame resistant to UL94-5V 8 cable entry knockouts, 1 x M16, 3 x M20 underside, Cable entry detail 4 x 18mm dia (PG11) at rear.
  • Page 13 200mA at 115V AC (fitted as standard to fascia units) ECHO PROCESSING Batteries 2 x AA alkaline batteries. Do not use NiCad’s Pulsar Measurement operates a policy of constant development and improvement and reserve the right to amend technical details, as necessary.

  • Page 14: Eu Certificate Of Conformity

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL EU Certificate of Conformity...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Ultra 3 Installation

    Pulsar Process Measurement Limited. Power Supply Requirements Ultra 3 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 18-30V. In all cases the Ultra 3 will...

  • Page 16: Location

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Location The Ultra 3 must be mounted in a non-hazardous (safe) area, and the transducer fitted in the hazardous area When choosing a location to mount the enclosure, bear in mind the following: Ensure that the Ultra 3 is installed in a “Safe”, non-hazardous area.

  • Page 17: Dimensions

    The dimensions of the wall fixing holes are as shown below: 151 mm The Ultra 3 should be mounted by drilling three holes suitable for size 8 screws (length to suit your application) and fixing the top screw in place.
  • Page 18 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL The full dimensions of the enclosure are as shown below:...

  • Page 19: Fascia Mount

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT Cable entry There are 4 cable gland knockouts on the base of the wall mount Ultra 3 (1 x M16, 3 x M20) and 4 on the rear (4 x 18mm dia.) (PG11). Select which ones you wish to use, and remove them by using a circular cutter, such as a tank cutter.
  • Page 20 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL The full dimensions of the fascia mount enclosure are as shown below: 200 mm 112 mm 162 mm 15mm 16mm 72mm 20mm...

  • Page 21: Rack And Panel

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT Rack and Panel The Ultra 3 rack mount unit is a standard 10HP plug in unit, for a standard 84HP (19”), 160 mm sub rack unit. The connector that is supplied with the rack unit should first be fitted to the back of the sub rack, so that when the rack unit is inserted into the rack, it connects correctly.
  • Page 22 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dimensions of the panel enclosure are as shown below:...

  • Page 23: Terminal Connection Details

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT Terminal connection details Wall Mount The normal strip is as detailed below. There is also a wiring diagram inside the terminal access cover. Fascia Mount The terminal details are as illustrated below:...
  • Page 24 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Rack and Panel The terminal details are as illustrated below. There is also a wiring diagram on the side of each unit.

  • Page 25: Power

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT Power The Ultra 3 can operate from mains AC and automatically from DC 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.

  • Page 26: Voltage Selector And Fuse Location

    This is an isolated (floating) mA output (to 150 V), of 4 - 20mA or 0 - 20mA, and the load should not exceed 500 . RS2323 Serial Interface If required, you can connect to the serial interface to operate your Ultra 3 remotely. Voltage selector and fuse location The voltage selector switch and mains fuse is located, inside the terminal compartment, to the left of the mains terminals, as illustrated below.
  • Page 27 PULSAR MEASUREMENT Fascia Mount The voltage selector switch and mains fuse, is located under the removable cover at the bottom of the unit, as illustrated below. AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC POWER FUSE...
  • Page 28 Wall units are supplied set to 230 volts AC for safety reasons, and a 100mA fuse fitted as standard. Never operate the Ultra 3 with terminal access exposed. An external switch or circuit breaker should be installed near to the Ultra 3 to allow the supply to be removed during installation and maintenance.
  • Page 29 PULSAR MEASUREMENT Rack and Panel Mount The voltage selector switch, and mains fuse is situated on the inside of the bottom PCB, as illustrated below, and can be accessed from the lower side of the rack unit. VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC POWER FUSE...

  • Page 30: Preparation For Operation

    ✓ The voltage selector switch is in the correct position. ✓ The relays are connected correctly. Maintenance There are no user serviceable parts inside Ultra 3, except the mains fuse. If you experience any problems with the unit, then please contact Pulsar Measurement for advice.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 How To Use Your Ultra 3

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 3 HOW TO USE YOUR ULTRA 3 Operating the Controls Display The display provides information on the current mode of operation, and status of the remote communication. 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 32: Run Mode

    All modes are now described. Run Mode This mode is used once the Ultra 3 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.

  • Page 33: Program Mode

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT Program Mode This mode is used to set up the Ultra 3 or change information already set. You must use either the built-in keypad (standard) or, alternatively the unit can be set up with a PC via the RS232 Serial Interface.
  • Page 34 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Once communications have been activated, you simply enter the passcode, via the keypad, followed by the ENTER key. The default passcode is 1997, so you would press the following: ENTER Important Information There is a time-out period of 15 minutes when in program mode.

  • Page 35: Hot Keys

    Run Mode. Pressing the hot key once will display the first parameter, then repeated pressing will display the others, then the Ultra 3 reverts to Run Mode. In program mode, they have different functions, the functions are shown below.

  • Page 36: Menu Keys

    2) Used in test mode to simulate the level moving up and down. 1) Used to confirm each action (e.g. select a menu option) 2) Used to confirm questions asked by the Ultra 3, such as ENTER before restring factory defaults.

  • Page 37: Using The Menu System

    When you have finished, press CANCEL to go back to the previous level. When you have reached the top level, then the Ultra 3 will ask for confirmation before allowing you to go back into run mode. This is done by...

  • Page 38: Directly Editing Parameters

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Important Information You can tell which part of the menu system you are in, as the up/down level indicators, (arrows) next to the bar graph will indicate as follows: • Top level menu: Down arrow on, to indicate you can move down.

  • Page 39: Test Mode

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT Test Mode 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 change colour as programmed, and the mA output will change in accordance to the chosen mode of operation.

  • Page 40: Using The Serial Interface

    To log off, send the command /ACCESS:OFF To read a parameter value, send the command /Pxxx where xxx is the parameter you wish to read, and the Ultra 3 will respond with the parameter value. To set a parameter, send the command /Pxxx:yy where xxx is the parameter number, and yy is the value you wish to set it to.
  • Page 41 /BACKUP2 (take backup of parameters to area 2) /RESTORE1 (restore parameters from area 1) /RESTORE2 (restore parameters from area 2) Please consult Pulsar Measurement or contact your local Pulsar representative for further details and a full list of available commands.

  • Page 42: Parameter Defaults

    Factory Default P930, as described in the relevant unit type parameter guide. When you first switch the Ultra 3 on, it will be reading the distance from the face of the transducer to the surface. It will be indicating in metres, as shown on the display.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4 Ultra Wizard

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 4 ULTRA WIZARD The Ultra Wizard menu allows you to turn Ultra 3 into anyone of three dedicated ultrasonic devices to exactly suit the requirements of your application. Enter Program Mode First you need to go from run mode into program mode. Assuming the...

  • Page 44: Level/Volume

    Pump If you require to set up a pump application, then press “2” followed by “ENTER” the message “Loading ***” will be displayed and your Ultra 3 will be configured as a Vantage 3. Confirmation that configuration has been completed will be given by the unit type, software version and serial number being displayed briefly on the LCD and the unit advancing to the relevant “Quick Setup”...

  • Page 45: Flow

    Flow If you require to set up a flow application, then press “3” followed by “ENTER” the message “Loading ***” will be displayed and your Ultra 3 will be configured as a Flow 3. Confirmation that configuration has been completed will be given by the unit type, software version and serial number being displayed briefly on the LCD and the unit advancing to the relevant “Quick Setup”...

  • Page 46: Chapter 5 Level / Volume

    CHAPTER 5 LEVEL / VOLUME When Ultra Wizard = 1 Level/Volume Ultra 3 is configured as a Level Star 3 This quick set-up guide shows you how to get up and running within a few minutes of installing your Level Star 3.
  • Page 47 PULSAR MEASUREMENT Factory Defaults If you have already setup a common application, then there will be a number shown other than 0, and you will see messages showing what the current setup is. If you want to reset this and start again, press 0 (which will reset all the quick setup parameters), otherwise pressing ENTER will allow you to edit the parameters that have been set.

  • Page 48: Quick Setup

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Quick Setup Quick Setup Application 1 = Level 2 = Volume 0 = No Control 1 = Control Down 2 = Control Up No. of Control Relays 1 = 1 Control Relay 2 = 2 Control Relay 3 = 3 Control Relay For each Cntl.
  • Page 49 PULSAR MEASUREMENT Wait…. PARAMETER DEFAULT DESCRIPTION P101 Transducer 2 = dB6 Type of transducer being used. Material in the vessel, either liquid or P102 Material 1 = Liquid solid. If the solid lays flat, then it can be programmed as liquid.
  • Page 50 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PARAMETER DEFAULT DESCRIPTION Factory preset as a % to P213 / P214 appropriate level according Either Alarm or Level control. Relay 1 ON/OFF to the span already Depends on application. setpoints entered. See tables below Factory preset as a % to...
  • Page 51 PULSAR MEASUREMENT Alarm relays, via the Quick Setup menu are entered as a % of span and are as follows: NO. OF CTL CTL RELAY APPLICATION RELAYS NUMBER SETPOINT SETPOINT Control Down Control 1 Control 1 Control Down Control 2...

  • Page 52: Example 1 Level Monitoring With Alarms

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Example 1 Level Monitoring with Alarms A vessel, containing liquid that has a variation in level that is to be monitored, with a high-level alarm set on Relay 1 and low-level alarm set on Relay 2.
  • Page 53 PULSAR MEASUREMENT To program the Ultra 3 for Example 1 Level Monitoring with Alarms by using the Quick Setup menu proceed as follows. If required to access Program Mode, key in the passcode 1997 and press ENTER At the Quick Setup menu press ENTER and as prompted, by the questions, select the relevant option and ENTER.

  • Page 54: Example 2 Level Monitoring And Control (Up Or Down)

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Example 2 Level Monitoring and Control (up or down) A vessel, containing a liquid that has a variation in level that is to be monitored, and when the level reaches a specific point, the vessel is pumped down, with the fluid being transferred to another process.
  • Page 55 Programming is now complete, and the unit can be returned to the run mode, press CANCEL until Run Mode? Is displayed on the LCD press ENTER, and the Ultra 3 will return to the Run Mode. Important Notice If relay setpoints do not meet the exact requirements of the application, they can be modified to suit by pressing ENTER when, “For More Options...

  • Page 56: Example 3 Volume Application

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Example 3 Volume Application A cylindrical tank with a diameter of 2m and a flat base that is typically used to temporarily hold liquid, and you wish to know the volume of liquid. You also require a high and low alarm and when the level reaches a specific point, the vessel is pumped down, with the fluid being transferred to another process.
  • Page 57 Ultra 3 Programming is now complete, and the unit can be returned to the run mode, press CANCEL until Run Mode? Is displayed on the LCD press ENTER, and the Ultra 3 will return to the Run Mode.
  • Page 58 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Important Notice If relay setpoints do not meet the exact requirements of the application, they can be modified to suit by pressing ENTER when, “For More Options Hit Enter”, is displayed and entering new values to relay setpoints as required.

  • Page 59: Chapter 6 Pump

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 6 PUMP When Ultra Wizard = 2 Pump Ultra 3 is configured as a Vantage 3 This quick set-up guide shows you how to get up and running within a few minutes of installing your Vantage 3.
  • Page 60 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Important Notice If you have already setup a common application, then there will be a number shown other than 0, and you will see messages showing what the current setup is. If you want to reset this and start again, press 0 (which will reset all the quick setup parameters), otherwise pressing ENTER will allow you to edit the parameters that have been set.

  • Page 61: Quick Setup Menu

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT The Quick Setup Menu detailing the questions you will be asked when setting up your Ultra 3 unit, via the Quick Setup is shown below. Quick Setup Menu Quick Setup 2 = Pump Down 1 = Level 3 = Pump Up...
  • Page 62 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Wait…. PARAMETER DEFAULT DESCRIPTION P101 Transducer 2 = dB6 Type of transducer being used 1 = Metres Select units to be used for P104 programming measurement Measurement units information Distance from the face of the transducer...
  • Page 63 PULSAR MEASUREMENT The default values used for determining the relay setpoints, when setting Alarms and Pump relays, via the Quick Setup menu are entered as a % of span and are as follows. NO. OF APPLICATION PUMP NUMBER PUMPS SETPOINT...

  • Page 64: Example 1 Level Monitoring With Alarms

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Example 1 Level Monitoring with Alarms A vessel, containing liquid that has a variation in level that is to be monitored, with a high-level alarm set on Relay 1 and low-level alarm set on Relay 2.
  • Page 65 PULSAR MEASUREMENT To program the Ultra 3 for Example 1 Level Monitoring with Alarms by using the Quick Setup menu proceed as follows. If required to access Program Mode, key in the passcode 1997 and press ENTER At the Quick Setup menu press ENTER and as prompted, by the questions, select the relevant option and ENTER.

  • Page 66: Example 2 Sump Control (Pump Down)

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Example 2 Sump Control (pump down) A sump is typically used to temporarily hold water or effluent, and when the level reaches a specific point, the sump is pumped down, with the fluid being transferred to another process.
  • Page 67 PULSAR MEASUREMENT To program the Ultra 3 for Example 2 Sump control (pump down) by using the Quick Setup menu proceed as follows. If required to access Program Mode, key in the passcode 1997 and press ENTER At the Quick Setup menu press ENTER and as prompted, by the questions, select the relevant option and ENTER.

  • Page 68: Example 3 Reservoir Control (Pump Down)

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Example 3 Reservoir Control (pump down) A sump is typically used to temporarily hold water or effluent, and when the level reaches a specific point, the sump is pumped down, with the fluid being transferred to another process.
  • Page 69 PULSAR MEASUREMENT To program the Ultra 3 for Example 3 Reservoir Control (pump up) by using the Quick Setup menu proceed as follows. If required access the Program Mode and key in the passcode 1997 and press ENTER Using the ‘right arrow key, go to Quick Setup menu press ENTER and as prompted, by the questions, select the relevant option and ENTER.

  • Page 70: Chapter 7 Flow

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 7 FLOW When Ultra Wizard = 3 Flow Ultra 3 is configured as a Flow 3 This quick set-up guide shows you how to get up and running within a few minutes of installing your Flow 3.
  • Page 71 PULSAR MEASUREMENT Choose Your Application There are five categories of Primary Measuring Device, which are all described in this chapter. They are exponential, BS3860 flumes, BS3860 weirs, special and universal. Calculations for flow can be performed using absolute or ratiometric calculations. The answer will be the same, the choice of calculation method being limited to the amount of information available, with regards to the primary measuring device.
  • Page 72 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Quick Setup Menu The Quick Setup Menu detailing the questions you will be asked, when setting up your Flow 3, via the Quick Setup is shown below. Quick Setup PMD Type 0 = Off (No Calculation)
  • Page 73 PULSAR MEASUREMENT Wait…. PARAMETER DEFAULT DESCRIPTION P101 1 = dB Mach3 Type of transducer being used Transducer Units of flow as on display and used for calculations. P706 1 = Litres 2 = Cubic metres 1 = Litres Volume units...
  • Page 74 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PARAMETER DEFAULT DESCRIPTION Sets the factor by which the calculated volume will be divided or multiplied by before being displayed. 1 = /1,000 2 = /100 P823 4 = *1 3 = /10 4 = *1...
  • Page 75 PULSAR MEASUREMENT For More Options Hit Enter PARAMETER DEFAULT DESCRIPTION P213 / P214 Depends on Either Alarm or Level control. Depends on Relay 1 ON/OFF application application. setpoints P223 / P224 Depends on Either Alarm or Level control. Depends on...

  • Page 76: Exponential Devices

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Exponential Devices If the primary measuring device is a simple exponential device, then an exponent value is required. The Ultra 3 will automatically enter the exponent value for the device chosen as detailed in the table below. EXPONENT TYPE...
  • Page 77 PULSAR MEASUREMENT Point of Measurement The transducer must be above the maximum head P704 by at least the near blanking distance P107. For Suppressed/Contracted Rectangular, Trapezoidal and V-notch, weirs, the head is measured upstream at a minimum distance of 3 times maximum head from the weir plate to ensure the surface of the liquid is not affected by turbulence or drawdown.
  • Page 78 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL For a Leopold Lagco flume the head is measured at a point upstream of the beginning of the converging section as detailed in the table below. (See DRWG 4). FLUME SIZE POINT OF MEASUREMENT inches inches 100 - 305 4 –...

  • Page 79: Calculations

    Q=Flow Rectangular Weir dependent on Automatically K=K Factor measurement, (Without end selected by the L=Crest length of weir flow and time contractions) Ultra 3 h=head units chosen. *=exponent Q = KLh* Automatically Where: 1.50 calculated, Q=Flow Cipolletti dependent on...
  • Page 80 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL EXPONENT TYPE FORMULA EXPONENT K FACTOR Q=KD Automatically 0.0953 calculated, 1.55 Where: dependent on Leopold Lagco Automatically Q =Flow measurement, Flume selected by the K=K factor D=pipe flow and time Ultra 3 diameter h=head units chosen...
  • Page 81 PULSAR MEASUREMENT Example 1 ‘V’ Notch Weir In this example, it is required to calculate the flow through a Simple Exponential Device, which on this occasion is a V-Notch Weir. Ratiometric calculation will be used, to use the customers declared maximum flow, there is no requirement for alarms and the flow rate is to be displayed in litres/second.
  • Page 82 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL To program the Ultra 3 for Example 1 V-Notch Weir by using the Quick Setup menu proceed as follows. If required access the Program Mode, key in the passcode 1997 and press ENTER Using the ‘right’ arrow key, go to the Quick Setup menu press ENTER and as prompted, by the questions, select the relevant option and press ENTER.

  • Page 83: Bs3680 Flumes (P700 = 2)

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT BS3680 Flumes (P700 = 2) Point of Measurement The transducer must be above the maximum head P704 by at least the near blanking distance P107. For a Rectangular and U-throated flume, the head is measured at 3 to 4 times the maximum head upstream from the beginning of the converging section, to ensure the surface of the liquid is not affected by turbulence.

  • Page 84: Rectangular Flume Calculations

    = flowrate gn = gravitational acceleration (nominal value = 980.66 cm/s = shape coefficient (value = 1) = velocity coefficient calculated by Ultra 3 (P721) = discharge coefficient calculated by Ultra 3 (P722) = throat width P711 = head...

  • Page 85: U-Throated Flume Calculations

    Where: q = flowrate = flowrate at maximum head P705 Cv = velocity coefficient calculated by Ultra 3 (P721) = velocity coefficient at maximum head Cd = discharge coefficient calculated by Ultra 3 (P722) = discharge coefficient at maximum head...

  • Page 86: Example 2 Bs3680 U-Throated Flume

    The distance from the face of the lower transducer (DUET) to zero flow (P105) is 35 inches and max head (P704) is 15 inches, maximum flow(P705) will be calculated by the Ultra 3 as 0.1784 Mil USG/day The dimensions of the flume are as follows: Approach Channel diameter (Dim “A”) P710 = 28 inches...
  • Page 87 PULSAR MEASUREMENT To program the Ultra 3 for Example 2 BS3680 U-Throated Flume by using the Quick Setup menu proceed as follows. If required access the Program Mode, key in the passcode 1997 and press ENTER. Using the ‘right’ arrow key, go to the Quick Setup menu press ENTER and as prompted, select the relevant option and press ENTER.

  • Page 88: Bs3680 Weirs (P700 = 3)

    = C 2/3(2gn) Where: q = flowrate Ce = discharge coefficient calculated by Ultra 3 (P723) gn = gravitational acceleration (nominal value = 980.66 cm/s be =effective approach width where b is approach width (Dim “A”) P710 he = effective head...

  • Page 89: V-Notch Weir Calculations

    = gravitational acceleration (nominal value = 980.66 cm/s h = head The Ultra 3 pre-sets the angle (theta) on selection of the chosen device this angle is 90° for a BS 3680 full 90°V notch weir, 53° 8 minutes in the case of the BS3680 half 90°V notch weir and 28°...
  • Page 90 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Example 3 BS3680 Rectangular Weir In this example, it is required to calculate to the flow through a BS3680 Rectangular weir. Absolute calculation will be used, and there is a requirement for an alarm to indicate a high flow condition to be set to relay 3.
  • Page 91 PULSAR MEASUREMENT To program the Ultra 3 for Example 3 BS3680 Weir by using the Quick Setup menu proceed as follows. If required access the Program Mode, key in the passcode 1997 and press ENTER. Using the ‘right’ arrow key, go to the Quick Setup menu press ENTER and as prompted, by the questions, select the relevant option and press ENTER.

  • Page 92: Bs3680 Rectangular Broad Crested Weir

    If the flow calculation is to be absolute P702 = 1 the flow will be calculated using the formula: q = (2/3) b(gh Where: q = flowrate Ce = discharge coefficient calculated by Ultra 3 P723 b = approach width P710 g = gravitational acceleration (nominal value = 980.66 cm/s h = head...

  • Page 93: Special Devices

    Where: = flowrate = flowrate at maximum head P705 = discharge coefficient calculated by Ultra 3 P723 = discharge coefficient at maximum head = effective head = effective head at maximum head Special Devices Point of Measurement The transducer must be above the maximum head P704 by at least the near blanking distance P107.

  • Page 94: Palmer Bowlus And H-Flume Calculations

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL FLUME SIZE-DIM A (P710) POINT OF MEASUREMENT feet inches 15.25 1.88 23.00 0.75 2.69 30.05 3.63 45.70 13.5 5.378 61.00 17.9 7.19 76.20 22.5 9.00 91.45 27.2 10.88 137.15 40.5 16.19 V-notch angle weirs, the head is measured upstream of the weir plate at a minimum distance of 3 times maximum head to ensure the surface of the liquid is not affected by turbulence or drawdown.

  • Page 95: V-Notch Angle Weir (Non-Bs 3680) Calculations

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT V-Notch Angle Weir (Non-BS 3680) Calculations Absolute If the flow calculation is to be absolute P702 = 1 the flow will be calculated using the formula: q = C 8/15 tan (theta/2)(2gn) (h = kh) Where: q = flowrate...

  • Page 96: Chapter 8 Parameter Guide

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 8 PARAMETER GUIDE This chapter describes all the parameters in your Ultra 3, as they appear in the menu system. Menu System Shown below is a set of charts to show you how all the various functions and features can be found using the menu system.

  • Page 97: Application Menu

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT Application Menu Operation Distances P100 P104 Mode Measurement Units P101 P105 Transducer Empty Level P102 Material P106 Span P107 Near Blanking P108 Far Blanking...

  • Page 98: Relays Menu

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Relays Menu Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 P210 P220 P230 Type Type Type P221 P231 P211 Function Function Function P222 P232 P212 Alarm ID Alarm ID Alarm ID Pump Pump Pump Group Group Group P233...

  • Page 99: Data Logs Menu

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT Data Logs Menu Tot. Audit Temperature P460 P580 Vol. Date 1 Min. Temp P461 P581 Volume 1 Min. Temp. Date P462, 464, P582 466, 468, 470, Min. Temp. 472, 474, 476 Time Total Dates 2 to 9 P463, 465,...

  • Page 100: Volume: Available When Ultra Wizard = Volume

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Volume: Available when Ultra Wizard = Volume Conversion Breakpoints Tables P600 P610 P696 Vessel Shape Level Bkpt. 1 Reset Bkpts. P611 P601 Vol. Bkpt. 1 As Required P697 Vol. Dimension 1 Number Bkpts. Set P612, 614, 616, 618,...

  • Page 101: Ocm: Available When Ultra Wizard = Ocm

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT OCM: Available when Ultra Wizard = OCM Average Dimensions Calculation Breakpoints Tables Flow Setup P700 PMD P710 P730 P796 P863 P720 Dimension “A” Type Head Reset Average Area B’points Breakpoint 1 Flow P701 P711 P721 Dimension “B” P731...

  • Page 102: Display Menu

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Display Menu Options Fail Safe Auxiliary Bargraph Totaliser P800 P808 P820 P810 P829 Display Fail Mode Totaliser Units Bargraph Units P809 P811 P821 P801 Fail Time Alarms Totaliser (R) Decimal Places P812 P822 Pumps Totaliser P802...

  • Page 103: Ma Output Menu

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT mA Output Menu Allocation Range Operation Setpoint Limits Trim Fail Safe P834 P830 P831 P836 P838 P840 P841 mA Out mA Out Fail Allocation Value Mode Mode Range Limit Trim P835 P837 High P839 High High Limit Value...

  • Page 104: Stability Menu

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Stability Menu Damping Indicator Rate Filters P870 P872 P874 P880 Fill Fill Rate Update Gate Mode Damping Indicator P875 P881 P871 P873 Rate Time Fixed Distance Empty Empty P876 P882 Damping Indicator Rate Distance Process Filter...

  • Page 105: System Menu

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT System Menu Date System Daylight Passcode Backup & Info Colour Saving Time P926 P921 P925 P931 P935 P970 Software Enable Code Date Parameter Revision Backup Colour Enable P922 P932 P927 Passcode Time P936 P971 Hardware Alarm Revision Colour...

  • Page 106: Device Comm Menu

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Device Comm Menu Remote RS232 RS485 Setup Alarm Setup (Optional) If Comms. If Comms. P144 Comms Baud Type is Type is Call Type Modbus Profibus P145 P130 Tel. No. 1 Device Mode P146 Tel. No. 2...

  • Page 107: Test Menu

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT Test Menu Simulation Hardware P980 P990 Simulate Self Test P981 P991 Increment Hardware Test P982 P992 Rate mA Out Test P983 P993 Start Level mA In Test P984 P994 Incremental Transducer Test Change P995 Keys Test P996 Relay Test...

  • Page 108: Application Parameters

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Application Parameters Operation P100 Mode of Operation This parameter sets the mode of operation, when in run mode, and can be set to one of the following: OPTION DESCRIPTION When Ultra Wizard = 1 Level/Volume, 2 Pump or 3 Flow...

  • Page 109: Dimensions

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT When Ultra Wizard = 3 Flow 1 = dB Mach3 Transducer is a dB Mach3. Range = 0 to 2.425 metres (Default 2 = dB6 Transducer is a dB6. Range = 0.3 to 6 metres 3 = dB10 Transducer is a dB10.
  • Page 110 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P105 Empty Level This parameter is to be set to the maximum distance from the face of the transducer to the empty point, in P104 Measurement Units. Note this value affects span as well, (see the following important information notices), so should be set before span.
  • Page 111 PULSAR MEASUREMENT P107 Span 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 Transducer (P101) selected. It should not be set to less than this figure, but can be increased, typically to ignore close in obstructions.

  • Page 112: Relay Parameters

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 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 23* parameters for Relay 3...

  • Page 113: Alarms

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT Alarms P210, 220, 230 = 1 (Alarm) The second parameter for each relay determines the function of the alarm. P211, 221, 231, 241, 251 – Relay Function OPTION DESCRIPTION 0 = Off (Default) Relay will not operate. Alarm is based on the level in the vessel, and the type of...
  • Page 114 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL The third parameter for each relay determines the Alarm ID for the relay you wish to set. P212, 222, 232 – Relay Alarm ID When P211, 221, 231 = 4 (Loss of Echo) or 5 (Loss of Clock). This parameter has no function and will not be displayed.
  • Page 115 PULSAR MEASUREMENT OPTION DESCRIPTION SETPOINTS Same as 4 = Lo, but 5 = LoLo different identifier Relay Setpoints, P213, 223, 233 and P214, 224, Relay goes “ON” if value is 234 can be set in any 6 = In bounds inside the zone between order as the unit ‘knows’...
  • Page 116 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Important Notice Setpoints are entered in values according to the function selected. Level - entered in Display Units or % of span as referenced to Empty Level. Rate of Change - entered in Display Units per minute or % of span per minute.

  • Page 117: General Control

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT General Control When Ultra Wizard = 1 Level/Volume P210, 220, 230 = 2 (General Control) When a relay is being set up as a control relay, the second parameter that will be displayed in the menu determines its function.

  • Page 118: Pumps

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Pumps When Ultra Wizard = 2 Pump P210, 220, 230 = 2 (Pump) When a relay is being used for a pump function, the second parameter determines the pump duty that will be used to determine the operating cycle.
  • Page 119 PULSAR MEASUREMENT PUMP DUTY DESCRIPTION First pump comes on, if it cannot cope, it goes off and next pump comes on (duty backup). This continues until the last pump comes on and if it cannot cope the first pump comes back on to...
  • Page 120 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PUMP DUTY DESCRIPTION The first pump switched on is the first pump to be switched off, etc. regardless of the set points, so the setpoints are dynamically changed to enable this. If a pump fails to meet the demand...
  • Page 121 PULSAR MEASUREMENT The third parameter for each relay determines the pump group. You can have two groups of pumps, and all similar duties within that group will operate together. P212, 222, 232 – Relay Pump Group By default, all pump groups are set to 1, but if you want to have another group, then set this parameter to 2, for each pump relay that should operate together as part of a second group.

  • Page 122: Control

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Control P210, 220, 230 = 3 (Control) When a relay is being set as a control relay, the second parameter that will be displayed in the menu determines its function. P211, P221, P231 - Relay Function, This function allows the relay to be assigned to specific control functions and mainly work in relation to time.
  • Page 123 PULSAR MEASUREMENT The third parameter for each relay determines the assignment or condition of the relay, where required. P212, P222, P232 - Relay Alarm ID/Pump Group, P211, 221, 231 = 1 (Time) This parameter has no function and will not be displayed.

  • Page 124: Miscellaneous

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P213, P223, P233 - Relay Setpoint 3 This parameter is used to determine the Limit Time between each Drive Period. Relay Setpoints are entered in Minutes, during which time the relay will remain OFF. See the appropriate relay Function tables (P211, 221, 231) for further information.
  • Page 125 PULSAR MEASUREMENT The third parameter has no function when miscellaneous relay is chosen and will not be displayed. The fourth parameter, and fifth parameter, are set to determine the switch points, “ON” and “OFF” for the relay. See miscellaneous function table (P211, 221, 231) for further information.

  • Page 126: Common Relay Parameters

    Common Relay parameters P216, 226, 236 – Relay Closures The Ultra 3 will record how many times each relay has operated, 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 127: Temperature

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT P480 Clear Logs This parameter enables all the Total Audits (P460 – P479) to be cleared to factory default values. Important Notice To ensure the accuracy of Flow during a 24-hour period, ensure that the Time P932 is set correctly. And if required, enable Daylight Saving for the appropriate time difference P970 –...

  • Page 128: Volume

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Volume Your Ultra 3 provides a variety of volume calculation features, with 11 pre- programmed vessel shapes. See Vessel Shape (P600) for more information. For each vessel you will need to know the dimensions (P601-603) in Measurement Units (P104) which are required to calculate the volume (P604) which will be displayed in the selected Volume Units (P605).
  • Page 129 PULSAR MEASUREMENT VESSEL SHAPE P600 VALUE DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS Cylinder diameter P600 = 2 Cylindrical Cone and height of Base bottom P600 = 1 Rectangular Flat Width and Breadth Base Cylinder diameter P600 = 4 Parabola Base and height of bottom...
  • Page 130 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P600 VALUE VESSEL SHAPE DIMENSIONS DESCRIPTION Width and breadth P600 = 7 Rectangular flat of rectangular section and height sloped base of bottom P600 = 8 Horizontal Cylinder diameter cylinder with flat ends and tank length...
  • Page 131 P604 Calculated Volume This parameter displays the maximum volume that has been calculated by the Ultra 3 and is a Read Only parameter. The volume displayed will be shown in cubic meters and is the total volume available between empty...
  • Page 132 P607 Max Volume This parameter displays the actual maximum volume that has been calculated by the Ultra 3, i.e. P604 Calculated Volume x P606 Correction Factor, and is a Read Only parameter. The volume displayed will be shown in P605 Volume Units and is the total volume available between empty...

  • Page 133: Breakpoints

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT Breakpoints P610-P673 Level/Volume Breakpoints These parameters are used to create a profile of the vessel when P600=11 (universal linear) or P600=12 (universal curved). You should enter breakpoints in pairs, a reading for level and its corresponding volume. The more pairs you enter, the more accurate the profile will be.

  • Page 134: Tables

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Universal Curved (P600=12) This volume calculation creates a curved approximation of the level/volume relationship, and works best if the vessel is non-linear, and there are no sharp angles. You should enter 2 level/volume breakpoints at the minimum and maximum levels, and several for each place where the vessel has got an arc.

  • Page 135: Ocm Parameters

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT OCM Parameters When Ultra Wizard = 3 Flow PMD Setup P700 Primary Measuring Device Type This parameter is used to select the type of Primary Measuring Device and enable additional parameters required to calculate the flow of the Primary Measuring Device chosen (P701).
  • Page 136 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL If P700 = 2 (BS 3680 Flume) Select from the following options: 1 = Rectangular 2 = Rectangular with hump 3 = U-throated 4 = U-Throated with hump If P700 = 3 (BS 3680 Weir) Select from the following options:...
  • Page 137 PULSAR MEASUREMENT P702 Calculation Select the required calculation method, both will give similar answers, the difference being the information required to complete the calculation. For ratiometric it is normally sufficient to know the maximum flow at the maximum head. Choose between:...
  • Page 138 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P706 Volume Units Select the Volume Units to be used to display and calculate the flow rate from the options below: OPTION DESCRIPTION 1 = Litres (Default) Flow units will be calculated and displayed in Litres...

  • Page 139: Dimensions

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT Dimensions P710 Dimension A This parameter is used to enter dimension “A” of the Primary Measuring Device, where applicable, see table below for further details. P711 Dimension B This parameter is used to enter to enter dimension “B” of the Primary Measuring Device, where applicable, see table below for further details.
  • Page 140 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dimensions table P710 P711 P712 P713 PRIMARY MEASURING DEVICE Dim ‘A’ Dim ‘B’ Dim ‘C’ DIM ‘B’ P700 = 1 Exponent Crest P701 = 1 Supp. Rectangular Weir Width Required Required Required P702 = 1 Absolute...
  • Page 141 PULSAR MEASUREMENT P710 P711 P712 P713 PRIMARY MEASURING DEVICE Dim ‘A’ Dim ‘B’ Dim ‘C’ DIM ‘B’ P700 = 1 Exponent Crest P701 = 1 Supp. Rectangular Weir Width Required Required Required P702 = 1 Absolute P700 = 1 Exponent...
  • Page 142 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P710 P711 P712 P713 PRIMARY MEASURING DEVICE Dim ‘A’ Dim ‘B’ Dim ‘C’ DIM ‘B’ Flume P700 = 5 Special Size Required Required Required P701 = 1 Palmer Bowlus Flume P700 = 5 Special Size Required...
  • Page 143 PULSAR MEASUREMENT P714 Roughness Coefficient (Ks) When P700 = 2, BS3680 Flume this parameter is used to enter the roughness coefficient of the flume in millimetres, see table below for further details. Value of Ks Good Normal Surface Classification Example Value Plastics etc.

  • Page 144: Calculations

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Calculations The following parameters P720 to P725 are values calculated by the unit, dependent on application, and are “Read Only”, therefore have no default values. P720 Area Displays the calculated value of the area when, P700 = 2 BS3690 flumes and P700 = 4 Area Velocity.

  • Page 145: Breakpoints

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT Breakpoints P730 – P793 Breakpoints Where the Primary Measuring device does not match any of the pre- programmed devices contained in the FlowCERT, then a universal volume calculation can be performed. A head Vs flow chart is used, to enter several Breakpoints for the head and flow (P730-793), which is either provided by the manufacturer or created based on the dimensions of the device.

  • Page 146: Display Parameters

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Display Parameters Options P800 Display Units This parameter determines whether the reading displayed is in Measurement Units (P104), or as a percentage of span. OPTION DESCRIPTION Display is in selected unit’s dependent in Mode 1 = Measured (Default)

  • Page 147: Failsafe

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT Failsafe P808 Failsafe Mode By default, if a fail-safe condition occurs, then the display, relays and the mA output are held at their last known values until a valid reading is obtained. If required, then you can change this so that the unit goes to high (100% of...

  • Page 148: Auxiliary

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Auxiliary P810 Units This parameter determines whether the Measurement units (P104) are displayed on the auxiliary line of the display in run mode. OPTION DESCRIPTION 0 = No Measurement units will not be displayed 1 = Yes (Default)

  • Page 149: Totaliser

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT P814 Miscellaneous Messages This parameter determines whether notification messages are displayed on the auxiliary line of the display in run mode when a miscellaneous relay is switched on or off. The message is in the form “Clock ON”.
  • Page 150 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P821 Totaliser (R) Displays the current value of the, resettable totaliser. This totaliser can be allocated to appear, during run mode, on the auxiliary display line (P816) or alternatively via the “Totaliser” hot key. P822 Totaliser Decimal Places This parameter determines the number of decimal places in the totaliser during run mode.

  • Page 151: Ma Output Parameters

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT P824 Totaliser Enable This parameter determines if the totaliser is enabled or not, the options are as follows: OPTION DESCRIPTION 0 = Off Totaliser will be disabled 1 = On (default) Totaliser will be enabled mA Output Parameters...

  • Page 152: Operation

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Operation P831 mA Mode This parameter determines how the mA Output relates to what is measured. By default, it operates the same as the display (P100), but it can be set to operate as follows: OPTION...

  • Page 153: Ma Limits

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT mA Limits P836 mA Low Limit This parameter sets the lowest level that the mA output will drop to, the default is 0mA, but you can override this if the device you connect to cannot for example accept less than 2mA, yet you want to use the 0-20mA range.

  • Page 154: Ma Failsafe

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL mA Failsafe P840 mA Failsafe Mode This parameter determines what happens to the mA 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...

  • Page 155: Compensation Parameters

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT 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, the relay setpoints and the mA output.

  • Page 156: Velocity

    With the material at a steady level, view the value of P861, which will indicate the current distance as calculated by Ultra 3 with respect to the current value of P860. Physically measure the distance from the face of the...

  • Page 157: Stability Parameters

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT 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 158: Filters

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P876 Rate Distance This parameter is the rate Measurement Units (P104) over which the material level must change before the Rate Value (P877) is updated. If the Rate Time (P875) expires before the Rate Distance (P876) is exceeded, then the Rate Value (P877) will be updated immediately.

  • Page 159: Echo Processing Parameters

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT P882 Process Filter This parameter determines the number of ‘cycles’ that will be taken before a change in level is processed and the display updated. OPTION DESCRIPTION 1 = Fast level will be updated every cycle 2 = Medium...
  • Page 160 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P902 Echo Strength This parameter displays the most recent echo strength figure for the transducer, where a higher figure indicates a better returned echo. P903 Average Noise This is the mean noise reading for the transducer. It is measured while the transducer is not firing and gives an indication of the average amount of electrical noise present on the cabling.

  • Page 161: Datem Parameters

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT DATEM Parameters The following two parameters are used to make changes to the DATEM trace such as setting it to its default value or using it to select a particular echo, both parameters are accessed directly by simply entering Program Mode then typing in the parameter number and pressing ENTER.

  • Page 162: System Parameters

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL System Parameters Passcode P921 Enable Code Enables the passcode (P922), which means the passcode must be entered to go into program mode. If disabled (set to 0), then no passcode is required, and ENTER is used to enter program mode. Default =1 (Enabled) P922 Passcode This is the passcode that must be used to enter program mode.

  • Page 163: System Information

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT 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 display the current software revision. It is read only and cannot be changed.

  • Page 164: Date & Time

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Date & Time The date and time is used, to control specific relay functions and date stamp certain events that are contained in the Data Logs. It is also used in conjunction with the system watchdog that keeps an eye on the times the unit has started.

  • Page 165: Watchdog

    This can be useful if there have been power failures or if for any reason the Ultra 3 restarts due to a fault condition. The Ultra 3 can be backed up from a battery which automatically...

  • Page 166: Daylight Saving Time

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P940 Number of Starts This parameter shows how many times the unit has been powered up. P941-P960 Start Date & Time Parameters P941 and P942 show the date and time that the unit was last started. There are ten start dates & times recorded, which are parameters P943-P960.
  • Page 167 PULSAR MEASUREMENT P973 Start Day Use this parameter to enter the day of the week (P974) that Daylight Saving Time is to start. OPTION DESCRIPTION 2= Monday DST will start on a Monday 3= Tuesday DST will start on a Tuesday...
  • Page 168 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P975 Start Month This parameter is used to select the month, in which Daylight-Saving Time will start. OPTION DESCRIPTION 1= January DST will start during the month of January 2= February DST will start during the month of February...
  • Page 169 PULSAR MEASUREMENT P977 DST End Day Use this parameter to enter the day of the week (P974) that Daylight Saving Time is to end. OPTION DESCRIPTION 2= Monday DST will end on a Monday 3= Tuesday DST will end on a Tuesday...

  • Page 170: Device Comm

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P979 End Month This parameter is used to select the month, in which Daylight-Saving Time will end. OPTION DESCRIPTION 1= January DST will end during the month of January 2= February DST will end during the month of February...

  • Page 171: Remote Alarm

    Ultra 3 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 172 ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P146 Tel. No2 This parameter is used to enter the next 6 digits, following the ‘0’s, of the telephone number to be dialled. If there are less than 6 digits following the ‘0’s, then just enter the digits required, if there are more than 6 digits following the ‘0’s then enter the first 6 digits and then proceed to P147 to...

  • Page 173: Test Parameters

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT 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 change colour...

  • Page 174: Hardware

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL P981 Increment By default, simulation mode will move by 0.1m steps in manual simulation and by 0.1m/min in automatic simulation. Altering the increment can change this value. P982 Rate In automatic mode, the rate at which the level will move up and down, is determined by distance, P981 Increment and the time, P982 Rate which by default is set to 1min and can be changed as required.
  • Page 175 PULSAR MEASUREMENT P991 Hard Test When this parameter is selected, the unit will test the following in turn. LED’s. Watch them change colour as shown on the display, and • press, ENTER, if they operated as shown. Relays. Press a numeric key corresponding to the number of the •...

  • Page 176: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 9 TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes many common symptoms, with suggestions as to what to do. If the issue persists, please contact your local Pulsar distributor. SYMPTOM WHAT TO DO Check power supply, voltage selector Display blank, transducer not firing.

  • Page 177: Chapter 10 Disposal

    PULSAR MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 10 DISPOSAL Incorrect disposal can cause adverse effects to the environment. Dispose of the device components and packaging material in accordance with regional environmental regulations including regulations for electrical \ electronic products. Transducers Remove power, disconnect the Transducer, cut off the electrical cable and dispose of cable and Transducer in accordance with regional environmental regulations for electrical \ electronic products.

  • Page 178: Notes

    ULTRA 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL NOTES...
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