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- Page 1 USER MANUAL Fuel level sensor «KATANA» FLS software version: 1.1.13 Configurator version: 1.0.27 Revision dated 09/16/2024 Tambov 2024...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
5.1. Connection ..................12 5.2. Setting ..................13 5.3. Calibration..................15 5.4. Service settings ................17 6. Tarring ....................18 7. Transportation and storage ..............19 8. Warranty obligations ................19 9. Delivery package contents ..............20 KATANA User manual... -
Page 3: Device Description
Device description Fuel level sensor (FLS) KATANA MIELTA is designed to measure the level of light petroleum products (diesel, gasoline, kerosene, etc.) in tanks of different purposes. The sensor might be installed on stationary objects, as well as on road and rail vehicles. -
Page 4: Technical Specifications
Measuring rod – RS485 1000 V Measuring rod length 1000 - 3000 mm Minimum recommended measuring rod length 150 mm Cable length 0.7 m Installation kit cable length Operating temperature range -40..+80 °С Degree of protection of the case IP68 KATANA User manual... -
Page 5: Rs485 Interface
RS485 interface allows for connection of multiple sensors to a single terminal (pictures 1 and 2). All of the MIELTA terminals support connecting up to 8 sensors or other peripheral devices on the RS485. Picture 1. Network topology "star". - Page 6 The parameter «level» is in the range 30-4095 by default. Values of 2XXXX, 3XXXX and 40000 are used as FLS error codes. The parameter «level» is the same as the frequency output, the output range might be configured. KATANA User manual...
- Page 7 Example: 30015 – level above maximum by 15%. 40000 Error code, sensor is not calibrated. From -50 to +100 Sensor’s temperature, °С Temperature -127 Error code, temperature below -50 °С +127 Error code, temperature above +100 °С KATANA User manual...
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Page 8: Installation
FLS is mounted using self-tapping screws. When mounting to a metal tank, drill 4 holes with the diameter of 4-4.5 mm. When mounting to a plastic tank, drill 4 holes with the diameter of 3 mm. KATANA User manual... - Page 9 Put the sealant on the gasket and install the FLS. 8. Screw the FLS to the tank. 9. Connect the cable port. 10. Seal the screws and the port connector. When necessary to avoid obstacles in the complex shaped tanks, the measuring KATANA User manual...
- Page 10 While taring a bent sensor, it is recommended to do more data points (30-50 points per meter) to compensate for non-linearity. Table 3. Contact No. Color Purpose Positive power supply, Vcc Black Negative power supply, ground KATANA User manual...
- Page 11 RS485-B Figure 6. Pin numbers in the connecting Figure 7. Pin numbers in the FLS port. cable port. All electric connections should be made with soldering or crimping. The connections should be sealed with a heat shrink. KATANA User manual...
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Page 12: Configuration
5.1. Connection To configure the sensor, use the MIELTA Configurator program. Connect the sensor to the computer using a USB-RS485 converter and supply power to it. When connecting the converter to the computer, a new COM port will appear in the program. -
Page 13: Setting
The default password is 0000. If the password has been changed and forgotten, you must send master password request to the address teh@mielta.ru. The request must include the name of your organization and the serial number of the sensor. The request must have the stamp of your organization and/or the signature of the responsible person. - Page 14 Automatic output interval (not used in "No autooutput" mode); Pull-up (enable/disable pull-up of frequency output); RS485 level output range; Frequency output range; Smoothing window length; Error output format. After setting the required parameters, click the "Save" button. KATANA User manual...
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Page 15: Calibration
"full tank". For that you need to click the "Take current" and "Save" buttons near the calibration field for a full tank; 6. Remove the fuel level sensor from the fuel container and allow the remaining fuel to drain for 5 minutes; KATANA User manual... - Page 16 Calibration should be performed in this sequence. Calibration using the "empty tank" value of a dry sensor (without filling the tube with fuel first) might cause incorrect level readings. Fuel vapors in the tube significantly affect the sensor readings. KATANA User manual...
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Page 17: Service Settings
Updating the fuel level sensor firmware; Change password; Setting up configurator timeouts; Other commands: Restart sensor; Reset settings; Enabling the NFC module (only relevant for ZOND NFC model sensors); Reset password. KATANA User manual... -
Page 18: Tarring
"Add line" button. This algorithm is repeated until the entire tank is calibrated. Then click the "Export table" button. This calibration table must be loaded into the monitoring system to convert sensor readings into fuel volume in liters. KATANA User manual... -
Page 19: Transportation And Storage
fuel level sensor that failed due to an incorrect software update. KATANA User manual... -
Page 20: Delivery Package Contents
Delivery package contents Name Quantity FLS Mielta KATANA (FLS-3404-12) Mounting cable Installation kit: - Gasket - Self-tapping screw - Self-tapping screw with hole for sealing - Screw seal - Connector seal Technical passport Package wrapper KATANA User manual...
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