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  • Page 1 Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Manual...
  • Page 2 Phone: +49 621 776 - 0 E-mail: info@de.pepperl-fuchs.com North American Headquarters Pepperl+Fuchs Inc. 1600 Enterprise Parkway Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 Phone: +1 330 425-3555 E-mail: sales@us.pepperl-fuchs.com Asia Headquarters Pepperl+Fuchs Pte. Ltd. P+F Building 18 Ayer Rajah Crescent Singapore 139942 Phone: +65 6779-9091 E-mail: sales@sg.pepperl-fuchs.com https://www.pepperl-fuchs.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Establishing a Connection to the Device .............. 10 Mounting........................14 Installation Conditions ................14 Mounting Instructions ................. 14 Measurement Data Acquisition and Data Transfer of the WILSEN.sonic.level.. 17 Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app..........18 Menu Structures ..................18 App Settings Menu ..................19 Ultrasonic Sensor Submenu...............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Introduction Introduction Content of this Document This document contains information required to use the product in the relevant phases of the product life cycle. This may include information on the following: • Product identification • Delivery, transport, and storage •...

  • Page 5: Symbols Used

    Intended Use The WILSEN.sonic.level wireless ultrasonic sensor is used to remotely monitor fill levels in con- tainers, tanks, and silos. It is part of Pepperl+Fuchs' WILSEN (wireless sensor) IoT sensor product family, which wirelessly transmits data directly to the internet.

  • Page 6: General Safety Information

    Caution! Risk of unauthorized sensor access due to unprotected access data. To use and operate the WILSEN.sonic.level wireless ultrasonic sensor safely, access data such as passwords and the application key must be protected. The plant operator is responsible for protecting this data; the operator must document the access data, protect it from unauthorized access, and keep it safe.

  • Page 7: System Description

    System Description System Description The WILSEN.sonic.level wireless ultrasonic sensor is used to remotely monitor fill levels in con- tainers, tanks, and silos. It is part of Pepperl+Fuchs' WILSEN (wireless sensor) IoT sensor product family, which wirelessly transmits data directly to the internet.

  • Page 8: Integration Into A Lora Network

    Registering the Sensor with a LoRa Network Server To register the WILSEN.sonic.level with a LoRa network server, a customer account with the corresponding software service is required. Services usually make their registration procedure available in dialog form. Familiarize yourself with the details of your network server.
  • Page 9 LoRa network server (LNS). With the WILSEN.sonic.level, you will find this 16 digit number in hexadecimal format by con- necting to the device using the WILSEN app. The "LoRaWAN Configuration" menu in the app displays the device-specific Device EUI.

  • Page 10: Establishing A Connection To The Device

    • Mobile device has an account set up on Google Play or the Apple App Store Go to the App Store on your mobile device and search for the Pepperl+Fuchs “WILSEN" app or scan the following QR code. Figure 4.1 WILSEN in Google Play Figure 4.2...
  • Page 11 Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Establishing a Connection to the Device The WILSEN app Device Discovery will appear. Available devices within range will be dis- played after a short time. Figure 4.4 By entering the desired device name or part of it, you can reduce the number of devices displayed in the list in accordance with the search.
  • Page 12 Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Establishing a Connection to the Device Figure 4.5 The app will switch to the Sensor Status & Configuration menu, which displays current sensor values and provides access to sensor settings. Figure 4.6...
  • Page 13 Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Establishing a Connection to the Device Caution! High Power Consumption during Bluetooth Connection To ensure the longest possible battery life, keep the connection time between the mobile device and the wireless ultrasonic sensor via Bluetooth and the app as short as possible.

  • Page 14: Mounting

    Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Mounting Mounting Installation Conditions To ensure proper functioning, you must observe the following installation conditions when mounting the wireless ultrasonic sensor in a container, tank, or silo: • Installing the wireless ultrasonic sensor in shielded environments made of metal or other conductive components usually has a significant effect on the wireless connection and wireless range.
  • Page 15 Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Mounting WS-UCC2500-F406-B15-B* 7x45° (4x) 40.5 ø 9 (2x) M6 (8x) (22.98) M4 (4x) Figure 5.1...
  • Page 16 Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Mounting WS-UCC4000-F406-B15-B* 7x45° (4x) 40.5 ø 9 (2x) M6 (8x) (22.98) M4 (4x) Figure 5.2 You can attach the mounting base to an installation location via the following points: • Via the front sides using two 9 mm thru–holes with M8 screws and washers.

  • Page 17: Measurement Data Acquisition And Data Transfer Of The Wilsen.sonic.level

    Measurement Data Acquisition and Data Transfer of the WILSEN.sonic.level Measurement Data Acquisition and Data Transfer of the WILSEN.sonic.level The figure below illustrates the sequence of measurement data acquisition and data evaluation of the WILSEN.sonic.level in conjunction with the triggers that trigger them. Ultrasonic Measurement Trigger: Trigger:...

  • Page 18: Parameterization/Information With The Wilsen App

    Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Menu Structures The Sensor Status & Configuration menu is the central overview page for further navigation once the user has been successfully authenticated and Bluetooth has been connected.

  • Page 19: App Settings Menu

    Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Menu/submenu Task/content Sensor Status & Configuration Main menu with submenus and displays for the device App settings Changing the language and information about the app ver- sion used Ultrasonic Sensor Setting the parameters for the ultrasonic measurement,...

  • Page 20: Ultrasonic Sensor Submenu

    Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Ultrasonic Sensor Submenu In the Ultrasonic Sensor submenu, you can set parameters for ultrasonic distance measure- ment. Depending on the application, a simple normal mode and an expert mode are available.
  • Page 21 Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Expert Mode For more detailed settings, you can set expert mode. Figure 7.4 Adjustable Parameters Distance values (cm) with Full (100 %)/Empty (0 %) When these two values are set, the fill level of your container is displayed in the form of a corre- sponding percentage value.
  • Page 22 Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Note Detailed information on the three default sound beams of your sensor can be found in the corresponding datasheet in the "Characteristic Curve" section. You can download the datasheet online from the product detail page for the relevant WS-UCC*- F406-B15-B41-* wireless ultrasonic sensor at www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
  • Page 23 Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Sensitivity This parameter sets the sensitivity of the ultrasonic amplifier. You may select from the following six adjustment options: • Maximum • Very High • High • Medium • • Minimum The resulting sound beam geometry, including possible influence on the dead band and detec- tion range, depends on the settings of the "Sensitivity", "Transmitting Power", and "Burst...
  • Page 24 Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Transmitting Power Selecting one of the available options sets the amplitude of the emitted ultrasonic pulse. You may select from the following adjustment options: • High • Medium • By reducing the transmitting power, you can shorten the dead band of the sensor. However, this automatically reduces the sensing range of the sensor significantly and the nominal range is no longer reached.
  • Page 25 Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Evaluation Method This parameter allows you to define the processing method for the data recorded in the mea- surement sequence. Currently, the only available option is "Average Value." The outliers of the data recorded in the measurement sequence are first determined and excluded from further processing.
  • Page 26 Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Post-processing Filter Depending on the selected filter, the measured value taken from the measurement sequence or recorded as an individual measurement is considered and evaluated in combination with historical data. Currently, only the "Container filling" option is available as a post-processing filter.

  • Page 27: Gps Configuration Submenu

    You can download the payload description and the payload decoder for your WILSEN.sonic.level online from the product detail page for the respective WS-UCC*-F406- B15-B41-* wireless ultrasonic sensor at www.pepperl-fuchs.com. See the Documents and Software areas.

  • Page 28: Lorawan Configuration Submenu

    Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app LoRaWAN Configuration Submenu The LoRaWAN configuration submenu is used to set the wireless connection parameters specific to LoRaWAN and to set the transmission frequency. Figure 7.7 Device EUI The "Device EUI" is a device-specific identifier that identifies the device in the LoRa network. It is similar to the MAC ID of a node in a computer network.
  • Page 29 (= Payload 3) is transmitted at a fixed, unchangeable time interval of "once per day." For details, see the "Payload Description" additional document. You can download the payload description for your WILSEN.sonic.level online from the product detail page for the relevant WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41-* wireless ultrasonic sensor at www.pepperl-fuchs.com. See the Documents area "Apply"...

  • Page 30: Device Configuration Submenu

    Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Device Configuration Submenu The Device configuration submenu displays the device name and allows you to disable the Bluetooth interface of the sensor, change the device password, reset the device to factory set- tings, and reset the counters.
  • Page 31 Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Reset To Factory Defaults This button takes you to another submenu where three reset options are provided. Figure 7.9 Include password If you select this option, all device parameters, including the password, are reset to the factory settings.

  • Page 32: Device Information Submenu

    Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Device Information Submenu The Device information submenu contains a variety of information about the device, such as device data and counter readings. In addition, it includes the function for updating the firmware "over-the-air"...
  • Page 33 Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Parameterization/Information with the WILSEN app Note If a more up-to-date version is available, executing this function will overwrite the existing firmware on the device without any further prompt. Some device parameters may be reset to their factory settings.

  • Page 34: Servicing

    Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Servicing Servicing The device itself is maintenance-free. For this reason, it is not necessary to carry out regular adjustments or maintenance work on the device itself. However, check that the device is securely fitted at the installation location within the scope of...

  • Page 35: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery The device battery is replaceable. Replacement batteries are available from Pepperl+Fuchs. The device battery is designed for a long service life. The energy consumption of the device depends on the device parameterization and the conditions at the operating location, such as the distance between the device and the LoRa gateway, and climatic conditions.
  • Page 36 Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Replacing the Battery Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Insert the new battery into the intended installation position and secure it with the hook-and- loop tape. Plug the battery connection cable on the motherboard into one of the white connectors. Since the cables are connected internally, the plug-in position does not matter.

  • Page 37: Cleaning

    Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Cleaning Cleaning It is not necessary to clean the device regularly. If cleaning is required, please observe the following general rules: • Only with water without chemicals • Without pressure / high pressure • Only by using a soft cloth •...

  • Page 38: Repair

    Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Repair Repair The device must not be repaired, changed, or manipulated. In case of failure, always replace the device with an original device.

  • Page 39: Disposal

    Manual for WILSEN.sonic.level WS-UCC*-F406-B15-B41* Disposal Disposal The device, built-in components, packaging, and any batteries contained within must be dis- posed in compliance with the applicable laws and guidelines of the respective country.
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