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- Page 1 User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor HMS Industrial Networks AB Post address: Visitor’s address: Telephone: E-mail: Box 4126 Stationsgatan 37 + 46 35 17 29 00 info@hms-networks.com 300 04 Halmstad 302 45 Halmstad Fax: Web: SWEDEN SWEDEN + 46 35 17 29 09...
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Page 2: Important User Information
Tank Sensor. Liability Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Please inform HMS Industrial Networks AB of any inaccuracies or omissions. The data and illustrations found in this document are not binding. We, HMS Industrial Networks AB, reserve the right to modify our products in line with our policy of continuous product development. - Page 3 User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 History Revision Date Description Author 2013-11-18 First official release Terminology Netbiter Argos data center is a solution that collects and Netbiter Argos Data Center stores data from connected field systems. Netbiter Argos contains various features such as alarm management, reporting and much more.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 Table of Contents Planning the Installation ..................... 6 Required Tools & Materials (not supplied) ................. 7 Package Contents ........................ 8 Optional Items ........................8 Hardware Installation ....................9 Preparations on site ......................9 Determine the Mounting Position .................. - Page 5 User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 Parameter Group Theft Detection/level alarms setup ............25 Appendix A – Specifications ..................26 Wiring ..........................26 Dimensions ........................26 Appendix B – Limitations ..................27 HMS Industrial Networks AB Page 5 (27)
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Page 6: Planning The Installation
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 1 Planning the Installation The main function of the Netbiter Tank Sensor is to measure the level in a given tank. This basic functionality is extended by a number of features, thus providing access to the following: •... -
Page 7: Required Tools & Materials (Not Supplied)
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 Required Tools & Materials (not supplied) The following tools and materials are required for the installation of the tank sensor: • Electric drill • Drill-mountable hole cutter for metal, 30mm (1 1/8” – 1 ¼”) diameter •... -
Page 8: Package Contents
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 Package Contents When the package arrives on site, please verify that it contains the items in the list below. Item Image Tank Sensor Gasket (rubber) Washer (metal) 10m, 5-wire cable with connection plug... -
Page 9: Hardware Installation
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 2 Hardware Installation Preparations on site 1. Verify that tools & materials required are available according to the list on page 7. 2. Open the packages and check that they contain the material as described on page 8. - Page 10 User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 • If the sensor is to be mounted close to a tank wall, ensure there are no objects directly below the sensor. Ensure that the sensor has a free line of sight to the bottom of the tank, as shown here.
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Page 11: Mounting On A Completely Flat Surface
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 Mounting on a Completely Flat Surface Once the mounting position has been determined, the following steps should be followed: 1. Using the center punch, mark the position for the center of the 30mm (1⅛” – 1¼”) hole through which the sensor will transmit its ultrasound signals. -
Page 12: Connect Cables
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 Connect Cables 2.5.1 Connect Cable to Sensor A pre-commissioned 5-wire, 10m cable is included in the package. Connect the end with the plug to the sensor. The other end of the cable should be connected to the Netbiter, see below for details. -
Page 13: Installation Checklist
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 Installation Checklist When the installation is complete, verify the items in the checklist below. Check: Sensor mounted on tank surface tightly enough to prevent water and dirt from entering the tank. -
Page 14: Tank Dimensions
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 3 Tank Dimensions An important part of the configuration process of the Netbiter Tank Sensor involves registering the type and dimensions of the tank. This step is described in detail in section 5.3 on page 17. -
Page 15: Import The Netbiter Tank Sensor Profile
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 4 Import the Netbiter Tank Sensor Profile Communication between devices connected to a Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway requires a device template, or a device profile, both of which provide the mapping between the device and the Netbiter EasyConnect Gateway. -
Page 16: Add And Configure Netbiter Tank Sensor At Netbiter Argos
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 Add and Configure Netbiter Tank Sensor at Netbiter Argos Now that the device profile has been added to the user account, the Netbiter Tank Sensor can be added as a device and configured at Netbiter Argos. -
Page 17: Configure Tank Parameters
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 Configure Tank Parameters After the Netbiter Tank Sensor has been added to a field system at Netbiter Argos, all the configurable parameters will be available for configuration. The focus here is on the parameters required to initially get the sensor up and running. -
Page 18: Configure Level Alarms
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 5. Enter the correct dimensions for the tank the sensor is connected to and click the Set button. Also click the Refresh button again. The Calculated tank capacity will now be displayed. -
Page 19: Configure Theft Detection
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 Configure Theft Detection 1. Set Theft detection (parameter d) to ON and click the Set button. 2. The next step is to define the loss rate, which is calculated by the parameters: •... -
Page 20: Dashboard For Tank Sensor (Included In Profile)
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 6 Dashboard for Tank Sensor (included in profile) A dashboard is a customized graphic presentation page for a field system. A pre-configured dashboard for managing tank levels will be available in the Netbiter Argos account after adding the tank sensor using the Netbiter Tank Sensor device profile, see section 4. -
Page 21: Creating Custom Dashboards
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 Creating Custom Dashboards Apart from using the dashboard supplied with the tank sensor device profile, it is also possible to create custom dashboards of your own. This can be done by manually incorporating any of the available parameter values into a custom dashboard, as logs, visualizations or alarms. -
Page 22: Reports
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 Reports Reports are created by the Netbiter Argos account administrator. Users have access to finished reports from the project(s) they have access to. Reports can be configured to run at regular intervals, and are available to be downloaded and saved. -
Page 23: Configure And Run The Tank Volume Report
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 Configure and run the Tank Volume Report The tank volume report contains information about a tank on a specific site, and provides statistical information on the tank contents. 1) Select Add report. -
Page 24: Supported Parameters For The Netbiter Tank Sensor
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 Supported Parameters for the Netbiter Tank Sensor Parameter Group Alarms Name Values Notes Triggers when level rises to value of parameter % for High level Alarm 0 = No alarm high level alarm. See sections 5.3 and 8.6. -
Page 25: Parameter Group Tank Setup
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 Parameter Group Tank Setup Name Allowed Values <default value> Notes a) Tank type <0 – Not configured> See page 14 for supported tank types. 1 – Horizontal cylindrical tank 2 – Horizontal cylindrical tank with elliptical ends 3 –... -
Page 26: Appendix A - Specifications
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 9 Appendix A – Specifications Wiring The tank sensor is supplied with a pre-commissioned cable for the Modbus and power connections between the sensor and the Netbiter Gateway. The pin layout of the sensor can be found in the illustration below. -
Page 27: Appendix B - Limitations
User Manual Netbiter Tank Sensor Doc: HMS-27-215, Rev. 1.0 10 Appendix B – Limitations The repeat accuracy of the tank sensor is 0.1% and the internal resolution is 0.4mm. Depending on the tank dimensions, either of these may become a limiting factor, as demonstrated by the table...
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