Pyxis LSP-301 User Manual

Pressure based level sensors

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  • Page 2 LSP Series Pressure Based Level Sensor User Manual August 20, 2020 Rev. 3.02 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

    Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Specifications 3 Unpacking Instrument 3.1 Standard Accessories ........3.2 Optional Accessories .
  • 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

    393 inch (32.8 ft or 10 m) with a 4-20mA analog and Bluetooth digital output. It can be configured via the Pyxis’s uPyxis® Mobile App or uPyxis® Desktop App. The sensor can be powered by 4 AA Li/SOCl batteries or a 24 VDC external power supply.
  • 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

    24 VDC supply is not available. These batteries are unique and available through Pyxis Lab (P/N: 50731). Typical battery life after replac- ing a new battery set is about 6 months with a 60 minute measurement interval. The LSP Series battery compartment is shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 8: Tank Top And Mounting Bracket Installation

    NOTE Altering the cable can cause permanent damage to the LSP Series sensor. Figure 4. Pressure Transducer Module Dimension, inch. LSP Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 9 2. Do not remove the protective cap and expose the diaphragm directly to the liquid. This may cause permanent sensor damage. 3. Ensure that installation is not near large vibration locations. LSP Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 10: Wiring

    Setup and Configuration with uPyxis® Desktop App section of this manual. Figure 7. Power Button • Power On: Hold the power button for 1 second • Power Off: Hold the power button until OLED display is turned off LSP Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 11 • P: Peripheral mode, used for sensor configuration and data download only. The LSP Series sensor can only pair with a single Bluetooth-enabled device while in this mode. • Absence of : Shutdown mode, disables Bluetooth communication with the LSP Series sensor. LSP Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 12: Oled Display

    Figure 9. Display Mode 2: Level Figure 10. Display Mode 3: Remaining Volume Figure 11. Display Mode 4: Used Volume Figure 12. System Info Mode 1: ID’s and Error Code (EC) LSP Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 13: Display Symbol Glossary

    Liquid usage or used volume FULL Liquid level is at the highest setting value EMPTY Liquid level is at the lowest setting value FCC ID Federal Communications Commision Identification Mac Address Error Code Software Version LSP Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 14: Setup And Configuration 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 LSP Series sensor. Figure 15. LSP Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 15: Overview Screen

    Figure 16. 6.4 Reading Screen The Reading screen displays the current volume of liquid remaining and liquid level over time. Figure 17. LSP Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 16: Settings Screen

    From the Settings screen, you can also set the Device Name, Display Unit, and Log Period (time, in seconds, Device. between two measurements). To save your setting changes, press NOTE The LSP Series sensor must be in Peripheral mode ( P) to change settings. Figure 18. LSP Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 17: Datalog Screen

    7 Setup and Configuration 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 previously installed on the PC), the USB driver for the USB-Bluetooth adapter (MA-NEB), the USB-RS485 adapter (MA- 485), and the main uPyxis®...
  • Page 18: Connecting To Upyxis® Desktop App

    NOTE After the sensor and WiFi/Bluetooth is powered up, it may take up to 10 seconds for the adapter to establish the wireless signal for communication. Figure 21. LSP Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 19: Overview Screen

    Figure 22. 7.4 Reading Screen The Reading screen displays the current liquid level and the liquid level over time. Figure 23. LSP Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 20: Setting Screen

    • Density (of liquid in lb/gal) From the Settings screen, you can also set the Display Unit and Log Period (time, in seconds, between two measurements). To save your setting changes, click Set. Figure 24. LSP Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 21: Datalog Screen

    The nominal capacity provided by the tank manufacturer may be greater than the maximum safe (net or effective) capacity that can be practically filled. Please keep this in mind as you configure your LSP Series sensor for practical purposes. LSP Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...
  • Page 22: Sensor Maintenance And Precaution

    2. Place the transducer in a vertical position with the sensing end facing downward in a bowl containing Pyxis ST Series Sensor Cleaner (P/N: SER-01) for approximately 1 minute. 3. Place the protective nose cap in the same solution for approximately 1 minute.
  • Page 23: Contact Us

    11 Contact Us Pyxis Lab, Inc 1729 Majestic Dr. Suite 5 Lafayette, CO 80026 USA www.pyxis-lab.com Phone: +1 (866) 203-8397 Email: service@pyxis-lab.com LSP Series User Manual service@pyxis-lab.com | +1 (866) 203-8397...

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