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Fuel level sensor for Industrial Applications CAP10 USER GUIDE FOR RS485 FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CAP10CNR USER GUIDE FOR FUEL LEVEL SENSOR RESISTIVE OUTPUT CAP10G USER GUIDE FOR FUEL LEVEL SENSOR CAP10CNC PROTOCOL SERIAL FOR CAP10 V1.5...
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CAP10CNR must not be used with other flammable fluid such as Gasoline, Alcohol, Ethanol, Acetone, Toluene or other solvents. Be careful while drilling, cutting, grinding, etc. The fuel tank or other flammable fluid. Daviteq is not responsible for compensation in case of explosion to bodily injury or property damage.
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4. Note Before Installation Read specifications thoroughly and make sure that its output are suitable to reading devices. Power supply must be in the permitted range. Do not take out the label and take off the lid as this will lead to the instability of the sensor and manufacturer could deny warranty.
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7. Tools Tool Name Tool Name Drilling machine Drill (Φ38) Pump Silicone gasket Rivet clippers Twist drill 4 mm (In case of using stainless steel (In case of using stainless steel rivet) rivet) Tube cutter Electrical tape Swivel Blade Cutting pliers Hacksaw Phillips screwdriver File...
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Allen key 2 mm Calibration can 8. Sensor Installation Guidance Step Discription Note Some tank have been welded with oil filter and have Remove fuel: Remove all fuel from the tank. float level sensor installed, so it is necessary to take out the float level sensor before removing the fuel.
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Sensor cutting: After flange installation, we determine the length of the sensor to be installed as picture below: C = L+20+20-(H+14) => C = L+26-H (mm) C: Length to be cut. L: Original length of the sensor. H: Height of the tank. *Example: Sensor length is L = 2000, H = 1700 mm =>...
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Final: Place the O-ring on the top of the threads, ensure that it can touch the aluminum housing of the sensor (as below picture): Install sensor into the threads of flange and turn it in clockwise direction. Using the O-ring enables to rotate the sensor within 180 degrees from final tighten position and assuring that the oil will be not spilled (as below picture): Use the 2mm Allen key to lock the hex bolt to protect the sensor rotate backwards.
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PWR+ : 8...50VDC 3. GND : OVDC, Ground M12-Male Connector 10.2 Follow Labels on Wires Each cable includes wires which are marked labels according to types of connection. (user should not cut these labels before installation to avoid confusing) 10.3 Follow Wire Colors Red: PWR+(8...50VDC) Black: PWR-(OVDC)
4. During warranty period, if any problem of damage occurs due to technical manufacturing, please notify our Service Centre for free warranty consultancy. Unauthorized treatments and modifications are not allowed. 5. Product failed due to the defects from the manufacturer, depending on the actual situation, Daviteq will consider replacement or repairs.
14. Support contacts Manufacturer Daviteq Technologies Inc No.11 Street 2G, Nam Hung Vuong Res., An Lac Ward, Binh Tan Dist., Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tel: +84-28-6268.2523/4 (ext.122) Email: info@daviteq.com | www.daviteq.com...
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CAP10G is the industrial version of PulseCAP10, designed specifically for generator fuel monitoring applications. The CAP10 has 240..33 ohms resistor output allowing direct connection to a generator controller. It is compatible with most popular generator controllers on the market such as DEEPSEA, EMKO, DATAKOM, COM AP, MGS, SMART GEN, WOODWARD, POWERCOMMAND ...
Be careful while drilling, cutting, grinding, etc. The fuel tank or other flammable fluid. Daviteq is not responsible for compensation in case of explosion to bodily injury or property damage. 4. Note Before Installation Read specifications thoroughly and make sure that its output are suitable to reading devices.
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7. Tools Tool Name Tool Name Drilling machine Drill (Φ38) Pump Silicone gasket Rivet clippers Twist drill 4 mm (In case of using stainless steel (In case of using stainless steel rivet) rivet) Tube cutter Electrical tape Swivel Blade Cutting pliers Hacksaw Phillips screwdriver File...
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8. Sensor Installation Guidance Step Discription Note Some tank have been welded with oil filter and have Remove fuel: Remove all fuel from the tank. float level sensor installed, so it is necessary to take out the float level sensor before removing the fuel. Clean the tank Must clean the tank thoroughly.
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Sensor cutting: After flange installation, we determine the length of the sensor to be installed as picture below: C = L+20+20-(H+14) => C = L+26-H (mm) C: Length to be cut. L: Original length of the sensor. H: Height of the tank. *Example: Sensor length is L = 2000, H = 1700 mm =>...
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Final: Place the O-ring on the top of the threads, ensure that it can touch the aluminum housing of the sensor (as below picture): Install sensor into the threads of flange and turn it in clockwise direction. Using the O-ring enables to rotate the sensor within 180 degrees from final tighten position and assuring that the oil will be not spilled (as below picture): Use the 2mm Allen key to lock the hex bolt to protect the sensor rotate backwards.
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10.1 Follow Labels in Wires: Each cable includes wires which are marked labels according to types of connection. (user should not cut these labels before installation to avoid confusing) 10.2 Follow Wire Colors: White: PWR+(8...50VDC) Blue: PWR-(OVDC) Black: Resistive Output (240.33 Ohm) Recommend to use 24VDC power.
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11. Periodic Cleaning Guidance 1. Periodically clean the oil tank 2, 3 or 6 months depending on usage and contamination. 2. Periodically clean the sensor and filter footer 2, 3 or 6 months by: Cover a sensor's vent before using the air sprayer for another. Remove and clean the filter footer.
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4. During warranty period, if any problem of damage occurs due to technical manufacturing, please notify our Service Centre for free warranty consultancy. Unauthorized treatments and modifications are not allowed. 5. Product failed due to the defects from the manufacturer, depending on the actual situation, Daviteq will consider replacement or repairs.
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14. Support contacts Manufacturer Daviteq Technologies Inc No.11 Street 2G, Nam Hung Vuong Res., An Lac Ward, Binh Tan Dist., Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tel: +84-28-6268.2523/4 (ext.122) Email: info@daviteq.com | www.daviteq.com...
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CAP10CNC must not be used with other flammable fluid such as Gasoline, Alcohol, Ethanol, Acetone, Toluene or other solvents. Be careful while drilling, cutting, grinding, etc. The fuel tank or other flammable fluid. Daviteq is not responsible for compensation in case of explosion to bodily injury or property damage.
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4. Note Before Installation Read specifications thoroughly and make sure that its output are suitable to reading devices. Power supply must be in the permitted range. Do not take out the label and take off the lid as this will lead to the instability of the sensor and manufacturer could deny warranty.
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7. Tools Tool Name Tool Name Drilling machine Drill (Φ38) Pump Silicone gasket Rivet clippers Twist drill 4 mm (In case of using stainless steel (In case of using stainless steel rivet) rivet) Tube cutter Electrical tape Swivel Blade Cutting pliers Hacksaw Phillips screwdriver...
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File Pencil Tape measures Multi Meter Allen key 2 mm Calibration can 8. Sensor Installation Guidance Step Discription Note Some tank have been welded with oil filter and have Remove fuel: Remove all fuel from the tank. float level sensor installed, so it is necessary to take out the float level sensor before removing the fuel.
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Sensor cutting: After flange installation, we determine the length of the sensor to be installed as picture below: C = L+20+20-(H+14) => C = L+26-H (mm) C: Length to be cut. L: Original length of the sensor. H: Height of the tank. *Example: Sensor length is L = 2000, H = 1700 mm =>...
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Calibration: After cutting, make sure the sensor tube is clean. Re-plug the Filter footer and tighten the screw. PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN ORDER: GET ZERO (4mA): After cutting, clean the probe, put the probe in the media at expected level near the bottom or leave the probe at dry condition, press CALIB button in 0.2 - 3 seconds, the LED will always ON in this press time.=>...
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PWR+ (RED) : 8...50 VDC 3. GND (BLACK): 0 VDC, Ground A (White) : Output 4-20mA B (Green) : Not Using M12-Female Connector 10.2 Follow Labels on Wires Each cable includes wires which are marked labels according to types of connection. (user should not cut these labels before installation to avoid confusing) 10.3 Follow Wire Colors Red:...
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the oil tank PLEASE FOLLOW THESE STEPS IN ORDER: GET ZERO (4mA): After cutting, clean the probe, put the probe in the media at expected level near the bottom or leave the probe at dry condition, press CALIB button in 0.2 - 3 seconds, the LED will always ON in this press time.=> ZERO is achieved, output current = 4mA.
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4. During warranty period, if any problem of damage occurs due to technical manufacturing, please notify our Service Centre for free warranty consultancy. Unauthorized treatments and modifications are not allowed. 5. Product failed due to the defects from the manufacturer, depending on the actual situation, Daviteq will consider replacement or repairs.
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1. The warranty period has expired. 2. Product is not manufactured by Daviteq. 3. Product failed due to damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, lightning or explosion, etc. 4. Product damaged during shipment. 5. Product damaged due to faulty of installation, usage or power supply.
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PROTOCOL SERIAL FOR CAP10 V1.5 PROTOCOL SERIAL FOR CAP10 V1.5 PROTOCOL: RS232, 9600, 8, 1, N CONTINUOUS STRING WILL BE TRANSMITTED AS BELOW: AAAA,BBBB,CCC,WW,ZZ,UU,DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD,SSSSS,MM,NN AAAA Filtered output, Part per thousand BBBB Non-filtered output, Part per thousand Electronics Temperature, deg C...
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= ‘0567D2’,0xD,0xA Data = ‘0567’ CRC8=’0’+’5’+’6’+’7’=0x30+0x35+0x36+0x37=0xD2 CRC8H=’D’, CRC8L=’2’ Support contacts Manufacturer Daviteq Technologies Inc No.11 Street 2G, Nam Hung Vuong Res., An Lac Ward, Binh Tan Dist., Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Tel: +84-28-6268.2523/4 (ext.122) Email: info@daviteq.com | www.daviteq.com...
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