HYDROLOGICAL SERVICES HYC 230 Manual

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HYC 230 Radar Sensor for continuous level measurement

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Page 1 Hydra-Pulse HYC Level Radar Manual HYC 230 Radar Sensor for continuous level measurement SDI-12 Version...
Page 2 The respective scope of delivery results from the order specification. Scope of this operating This operating instructions manual applies to the following instrument instructions versions: • Hardware version from 1.0.0 • Software version from 1.2.0 With G thread Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 3: Principle Of Operation
Power supply and signal The Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 can be operated at any data logger with processing SDI-12 interface. The sensors are powered via the +12 V line of the three-wire connection cable.
Page 4: Packaging, Transport And Storage
Product description Fig. 4: Connection of Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 SDI-12 to the data logge Sensor Data logger Packaging, transport and storage Packaging Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test based on ISO 4180.
Page 5 Threaded adapters enable simple adaptation of devices with stand- ard threaded fittings, e.g. to process-side hygiene connections. Mounting strap The mounting accessories are used for stable mounting of the device at the measuring point. The parts are available in various versions and sizes. Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 6: Ambient Conditions
The mounting of the device in the bracket is carried out via the supplied G1 counter nut of plastic. Take note of chapter " Mounting instructions" for the recommended distance to the wall. > 200 mm (7.87") Fig. 5: Mounting via a mounting bracket Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 7: Mounting Instructions
The centre of the antenna lens is the beginning of the measuring range and at the same time the reference plane for the min./max. adjustment, see following diagram: Fig. 7: Reference plane Reference plane Inflowing medium Do not mount the instruments in or above the filling stream. Make sure that you detect the medium surface, not the inflowing product. Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 8 Minimum distance to the max. water level The following examples serve as an overview for gauge measure- ment. River level Fig. 14: Gauge measurement river, sensor mounting on bridge pier Dam gauge Fig. 15: Gauge measurement dam, sensor mounting on bracket Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 9 Mounting Deep well level Fig. 16: Gauge measurement deep well, sensor mounting on lid Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 10: Wiring Plan
Wiring plan Wire assignment, con- nection cable Fig. 19: Wire assignment in permanently connected connection cable Wire colour Function Polarity Brown Voltage supply Plus (+) Blue Voltage supply Minus (-) White SDI data Plus (+) Shielding Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 11: Switch-On Phase
After connection to the power supply, the device carries out a self- test. Note: No SDI-12 commands are answered during this self-test After the self-test, the standard SDI-12 communication is used. Transmitted values take settings into account that have already been carried out, e.g. default setting. Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 12: Access Protection
If this document is lost, the emergency device code can be retrieved from your personal contact person after legitimation. The storage and transmission of the device codes is always encrypt- ed (SHA 256 algorithm). Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 13 This time gets longer after each incorrect entry. The message " Waiting for authentication" is displayed on the smart- phone/tablet. Connected After connection, the sensor adjustment menu is displayed on the respective adjustment tool. Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 14: Parameter Adjustment
Navigation section • Menu item display The selected menu item can be recognized by the colour change. Fig. 21: Example of an app view - Setup measured values Enter the requested parameters and confirm via the keyboard or the editing field. The settings are then active in the sensor. Close the app to terminate connection. Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 15: Adjustment Menu
Menu language Displayed value Distance Backlight Access protection Bluetooth access code Protection of the parameterization Deactivated False signal suppression Create new, extend, delete, manual entry Sounded distance to the medium Reset Delivery status, basic settings Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 16: Description Of The Applications
The vessels as well as the measuring and process conditions are described in the following as an overview. Application - liquid With " Liquid", the applications are based on the following features, to which the measuring characteristic of the sensor is adjusted in particular: Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 17 – False signal suppression via adjustment app or PACTware/DTM Overflow basin • Vessel – Large volume – Partly installed underground • Process/measurement conditions: – Partly strongly agitated surface – Multiple reflections through flat vessel ceiling – Condensation, dirt deposits on the sensor – Flooding of the sensor antenna Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 18: Rectify Faults
Should these measures not be successful, please call in urgent cases the VEGA service hotline under the phone no. +49 1805 858550. The hotline is also available outside normal working hours, seven days a week around the clock. Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 19 This status message is inactive by default. Maintenance required: Due to external influences, the instrument function is limited. The measurement is affected, but the measured value is still valid. Plan in maintenance for the instrument because a failure is expected in the near future (e.g. due to buildup). This status message is inactive by default. Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 20 Finish simulation Simulation active Wait for the automatic end after 60 mins. Out of specification Code Cause Rectification Text message S600 Temperature of the electronics in the non- Check ambient temperature specified range Impermissible electron- Insulate electronics ics temperature Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 21 Treatment of measurement errors The tables below give typical examples of application-related meas- urement errors. The images in column " Error description" show the actual level as a dashed line and the output level as a solid line. Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 22 Remove contamination on the antenna In case of interferences due to instal- lations in the close range, change polarisation direction Create a new false signal suppression Adapt max. adjustment Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 23 Carry out false signal suppression or in- radically towards 100 % on the antenna crease false signal suppression in the during emptying close range by editing With bulk solids, use radar sensor with purging air connection time Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 24: Software Update
Clean the instrument and pack it damage-proof • Attach the completed form and, if need be, also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging • Ask the agency serving you to get the address for the return ship- ment. You can find the agency on our homepage. Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 25: Technical Data
The antenna edge is also the reference plane for the measurement. Fig. 25: Data of the input variable Reference plane Measured variable, max. measuring range G type threaded connections only Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 26 The values depend to a great extent on the application. Binding specifications are thus not possible. Depending on application and medium With bulk solids Depending on application and medium Depending on the operating conditions Already included in the meas. deviation Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 27 Impacts (mechanical shock) Class 6M4 acc. to IEC 60271-3-6 (50 g, 2.3 ms) Impact resistance IK07 acc. to IEC 62262 In case of deviations from reference conditions, the offset due to installation can be up to ± 4 mm. This offset can be compensated by the adjustment. Time span after a sudden distance change from 1 m to 5 m until the output signal reaches 90 % of the final value for the first time (IEC 61298-2). Valid with operating voltage U ≥ 24 V DC. Outside the specified beam angle, the energy level of the radar signal is 50% (-3 dB) less. EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 28 Integrated Permissible residual ripple Ʋ for 12 V< U < 18 V ≤ 0.7 V (16 … 400 Hz) Ʋ for 18 V< U < 35 V ≤ 1 V (16 … 400 Hz) Depending on the local conditions Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 29: Basic Commands
In the following, the necessary device-specific details are shown. You can find further information of SDI-12 on www.sdi-12.org. Basic Commands Command Response Description Break A data recorder starts a request by transmitting a break a<CR><LF> Acknowledge Active Time span after a sudden distance change from 1 m to 5 m until the output signal reaches 90 % of the final value for the first time (IEC 61298-2). Valid with operating voltage U ≥ 24 V DC. Outside the specified beam angle, the energy level of the radar signal is 50% (-3 dB) less. EIRP: Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 30 Send Identification Example: Address = 2, Sensor = PULSC 21, device revision = 1 and serial number = 43210123 214VEGA____PSC 2100143210123 Initial Command Response aiiccccccccmmmmmmvvvxxx … xxx<CR><LF> a: sensor address ii:SDI-12 version number (14) cccccccc: 8 char for vendor identification (VEGA) vvv: 3 char for sensor version (001) xxxxxxxx: 8 characters for. serial number (Ser-Nr) Example a2VEGAbbbbPSC 2100143210123<CR><LF> Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 31: Extended Commands
• Measurement reliability – rrr.r (dB) • Device status – eee (Errror code) Example Address = 0, Stage = 29,272m, Distance = 0,728m, Temperature = 25,4°C, reliability = 14,0 dB, Device Status = Good Response : 0+29.272+0.728+25.4+14.0+0<CR><LF> Address = 4, Stage = 14,887m, Distance = 0,113m, Temperature = 22,7°C, reliability = 14,0dB, Device Status = M507 (Error in the device setting) Response : 4+14.887+0.113+22.7+14.0+507<CR><LF> Extended Commands Command Response Description aXRPOM! a<value1><value2><CR><LF> Read Power Operation Mode Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 32 <CR><lf> a: sensor address <value1>: power operation mode, +0 = low power mode, +1 = normal power mode <CR><LF> Example: Command Response Description 0XRPOM! 0+0<CR><LF> Write Power Operation Mode Command Response Description aXWPOM <val- a<value1><value2> <CR><LF> a: sensor address ue1>! <value1>: power operation mode, +0 = low power mode, +1 = normal power model <value2>: VVO-Status eee <CR><LF> Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 33 Response Description aXRTU! a<value1><CR><LF> a: sensor address <value1>: temperature unit +0 = unit in [°C], +1 = unit in [F], +2 = unit in [K] <CR><LF> Example: Command Response Description aXRTU! 0+0<CR><LF> Write temperature unit Command Response Description aXWTU<value1>! a<value1><value2> <CR><LF> a: sensor address <value1>: temperature unit +0 = unit in [°C], +1 = unit in [F], +2 = unit in [K] <value2>: VVO-Status +eee <CR><LF> Example: Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 34 Command Response Description aXRSR+10.100! 0+10.100+000<CR><LF> Valid data aXRSR+100! 0+10.100+134<CR><LF> No valid data is written Read access protection unlock result Command Response Description aXRAPUR! a<value1><value2> <CR><LF> a: sensor address <value1>: result, +0 = success, +1 = failed, +2 = se- quence error <value2>: reason, +0 = without, +1 = wrong access code, +2 = <CR><LF> Example: Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 35 Example: Command Response Description aXRAPAM! 0+1<CR><LF> Write access protection parameterization unlock Command Response Description aXWAPPUL <val- a<value1><CR><LF> a: sensor address ue1>! <value1>: 6 numbers (device unlock code) <CR><LF> Example: Command Response Description aXWAPPUL 0+000<CR><LF> +123456! Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 36 General software error F105 Measured value is determined F260 Error in the calibration F261 Error in the device setting F264 Installation/setup error F265 Measurement function Value 4 with aD0!, aR0!, aRC0!, value 2 with aD0! behind aV! Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 37 Impermissible power supply Function check Code Description C700 Simulation active VVO-Status Code Description NO_ERROR EXECUTION_ERROR ACTION_NOT_IMPLEMENTED INVALID_SELECTION INVALID_DATA_LENGTH VALUE_TOO_LARGE VALUE_TOO_SMALL INVALID_DATA TELEGRAM_TOO_LARGE DATA_NOT_AVAILABLE DEVICE_BUSY Value 2 with aXWPOM<value>!, aXWDU<value1>!, aXWTU<value>!, aXWSR<value1>!, value 1 with aX- WAPPL!, aXWAPEC<value>! Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 38 Supplement Code Description WRITE_PROTECTED READ_ONLY NOT_AUTHENTICATED Dimensions ø 6 mm (0.24") SW 41 1 NPT; R1 ø 76 mm (2.99") Fig. 27: Dimensions Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...
Page 39 Notes Hydra-Pulse HYC 230 • SDI-12...