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INTRODUCTION
The sensor is designed for use with plastic or fiberglass-walled aqueous fluid tanks (not
fuel) up to 3/4-inch in thickness. Fiberglass tanks cored with plywood, foam, or metal may
give inaccurate readings. Metal tanks require the SCAD internal level sensor. The monitor
is compatible with SCSD non-contact level sensors, non-contact sensors manufactured by
some other companies, and standard 240-33 Ohm float level sensors.
REQUIRED TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Tape measure • pencil • permanent marker • isopropyl alcohol • screw driver •
keyhole or jig-saw • 7 butt-splice terminations and wire termination tools • drill and drill
bits • 18 AWG stranded wire in 3 colors: (preferably red, blue, and black) • Two, 2" strips
of double-sided tape to attach the monitoring panel or four #6 stainless steel sheet metal or
wood screws between 3/8" and ½" long • If your tank has a waxy surface, over-spray the
edges of the aluminum sensor foil with 3M® Hi-Strength Spray Adhesive 90® or 3M® Spray
Adhesive Super 77® (available at most hardware stores).
INSTALLATION
Step 1: Panel
Installation
Locate the panel away from
weather or spilled fluids. The
panel must have 1 inch of
clearance for the depth of
the display panel electronic
circuit board and sensor
wiring. Cut a rectangular
hole in which to install the
monitoring panel and its
related wiring.
1)
Mark the perimeter
of the opening. This
hole should be 1
1/2 inches high by 2
3/8 inches wide.
Take care to mark
the opening so that
it is square with the
floor and walls of
your boat.
2)
Saw the opening.
3)
Hold the panel in
place in the opening
and mark the
location on the wall of the
panel's four-corner mounting
holes if you are using screws for attachment.
4)
Remove the panel and drill four pilot holes for the screws that will be used to
secure the panel. Do not mount the panel yet.
SOLO 1-Tank Monitoring / Display & External
Sensor Installation Manual
ground (black)
Solo Tank Monitor
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+12V (red)
black
black
1/2-inch
Copper can
be applied
anywhere
along strips
1/2-inch
Version 2.3
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½
¾
F
F
Tank Full
E
Read
blue
white
blue
red
1/2-inch
2-white
3-4 inches
apart
1/2-inch
Figure 1
user supplies
wire to
requred length
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Summary of Contents for SCAD SOLO
- Page 1 The sensor is designed for use with plastic or fiberglass-walled aqueous fluid tanks (not fuel) up to 3/4-inch in thickness. Fiberglass tanks cored with plywood, foam, or metal may give inaccurate readings. Metal tanks require the SCAD internal level sensor. The monitor is compatible with SCSD non-contact level sensors, non-contact sensors manufactured by some other companies, and standard 240-33 Ohm float level sensors.
- Page 2 Step 2: Sensor Foil Application The non-contact sensor includes a pair of 2” wide aluminum tape strips (supplied) applied to the outside of the tank. Choose an area to apply these strips that has easy access and allows the strips to span the full height of the tank. Avoid areas near conductive objects such as metal objects, water supply lines or drains, and wiring harnesses.
- Page 3 STEP 4: Software Setup Set the Sensor Type: The SOLO is factory programmed for external sensor. If you’re using an external sensor, you can skip this setup. Press and hold the “Read” button. You should see a light turn on. Release the button and the light will go out.
- Page 4 WARRANTY: SCAD Technologies LLC (SCAD) warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the product’s date of purchase. www.scadtech.com...
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