Pyxis LS-202 User Manual

Pyxis LS-202 User Manual

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LS-200 Level Sensor
User Manual
February 20, 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

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  • Page 1 LS-200 Level Sensor User Manual February 20, 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 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 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 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

    Connecting the clear wire to the earth ground of the controller may resolve this problem. NOTE Pyxis recommends powering off the controller, landing wires to controller terminal board while the adapter to LS-200 is disconnected. Once the controller is powered on, re- connect the adapter end to the LS-200.
  • Page 6: Instrument Indicator Overview

    Bluetooth is connected Bluetooth is disconnected NOTE The Bluetooth connected LED will illuminate within 30 seconds of powerup of the device. This feature is designed to minimize controller power draw during startup. LS-200 User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 7: Setup With Upyxis® Mobile App

    Mobile App. Once the app is open the app will start to search for the sensor. When the uPyxis® Mobile App connects to the sensor then press on the LS-200 Sensor Picture. LS-200 User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 8: Parameter Setting Via Upyxis® Mobile App

    Figure 6 illustrates these parameters for the tank. When connected, uPyxis® Mobile App will default to the Overview screen. To enter the setting press on Setting tab. NOTE For horizontal or other tanks that have a non-uniform cross section, please contact Pyxis Technical Support team (service@pyxis-lab.com) for assistance. LS-200 User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 9 Units. To save the settings, press Apply Settings. NOTE Max Level Height must be at least 4 inches less than Installation Height Figure 7. To verify your readings after setting your parameters click on Reading. LS-200 User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 10: Setting A Password Via Upyxis® Mobile App

    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. The service representative will provide you with a password enabling you to reset a new password. Enter the...
  • Page 11: 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 13. NOTE For horizontal or other tanks that have a non-uniform cross section, please contact Pyxis Technical Support team (service@pyxis-lab.com) for assistance. LS-200 User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com...
  • Page 13 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. Illustration of terms and tank capacity setup Figure 14. Measurement mode drop-down selection LS-200 User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 14 Click Reading menu to display real-time measurement data in a trend chart (Figure 16). Figure 16. Level trend chart To upgrade firmware, click System as shown in Figure 17. The latest firmware can be downloaded from http://www.pyxis-lab.com/support.html. LS-200 User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com...
  • Page 15: Outputs 8.1 4-20Ma Output Setup

    The sensor can be configured as a Modbus slave device via RS-485. In addition to the level, volume, and distance, many operational parameters, including warning and error messages, are available via a Modbus RTU connection. Contact Pyxis Lab Customer Service (service@pyxis-lab.com) for more information. 9 Sensor Maintenance and Precaution For best performance, keep the sensor ultrasonic surface clean using a soft cloth or towel.
  • Page 16: Regulatory Approval

    (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any in- terference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est LS-200 User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 17: Contact Us

    (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible 11 Contact Us Pyxis Lab, Inc 1729 Majestic Dr. Suite 5 Lafayette, CO 80026 USA www.pyxis-lab.com...

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