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Pulsar Process Measurement Limited. WARRANTY AND LIABILITY Pulsar Measurement guarantee for a period of 2 years from the date of delivery that it will either exchange or repair any part of this product returned to Pulsar Process Measurement...
CONTENTS Chapter 1: Start Here… ......................9 About this Manual ....................... 9 About the Zenith 140 ...................... 10 Functional Description ....................10 Product Specification ....................... 12 EU Certificate of Conformity ..................14 Fascia Mount ........................14 Chapter 2 Zenith 140 Installation ..................15 Unpacking ..........................
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT Test Mode ..........................36 Using the Serial Interface ....................37 Parameter Defaults ......................39 Chapter 4 Quick Setup Guide ................... 40 Enter Program Mode ....................... 40 Choose Quick Setup ......................40 Quick Setup ......................... 42 Example 1 Level Monitoring with Alarms ..............47 Example 2 Sump Control (pump down) ..............
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Application Parameters....................69 Operation ..........................69 Dimensions .......................... 71 mA Input ..........................73 Relay Parameters ....................... 75 Alarms ............................ 77 Pumps ............................ 84 Control ........................... 88 Miscellaneous ........................93 Pump by Time ........................94 Common Relay parameters................... 97 Pump “Advanced”...
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Backup ..........................148 System Information ......................149 Date & Time ........................150 LED Colour ......................... 150 Watchdog ........................... 151 Daylight Saving Time ..................... 152 Device Comm........................156 RS232 Set Up ........................156 RS 485 Set Up ........................156 Remote Alarm ........................
PULSAR MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 1: START HERE… Congratulations on your purchase of a Pulsar Zenith 140. This quality system has been developed over many years and represents the latest in high technology ultrasonic level measurement and control. It has been designed to give you years of trouble-free performance, and a few minutes spent reading this operating manual will ensure that your installation is as simple as possible.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL About the Zenith 140 The Zenith 140 is a state-of-the-art pump, and level controller, that provides advanced operating routines suitable for an extremely wide variety of applications. The system combines premium specification with high performance even in the most arduous applications where high turbulence and foam or froth is present.
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT It gives the system the edge when identifying the “true target level” in the face of competing echoes from pipes, pumps or other obstructions. When coupled with the powerful, long range abilities of a dB transducer and radar range, the Zenith 140 level and pump controller has no equal.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Product Specification PHYSICAL Fascia Mount dimensions 7.87 x 4.41 x 4.25” (200 x 112 x 108mm) Weight 2.87lbs (1.3kg) Stainless steel back, Polycarbonate UL94-V0 front and Enclosure material/description bezel Transducer Cable Extensions 3-conductor 20AWG screened.
Transducer (F3, F5 Ch1. & F4, F6 capability to comply with certification of the Exm Ch. 2) version of dB series transducers. Pulsar Measurement operates a policy of constant development and improvement and reserve the right to amend technical details, as necessary.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 2 ZENITH 140 INSTALLATION Unpacking Important Information All shipping cartons should be opened carefully. When using a box cutter, do not plunge the blade deeply into the box, as it could potentially cut or scratch equipment components. Carefully remove equipment from each carton, checking it against the packing list before discarding any packing material.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Safety Symbols Detailed below are descriptions and meanings of safety/warning symbols that are used on the Zenith 140 and in this manual: SYMBOL DESCRIPTION DIRECT CURRENT (DC) ALETRNATING CURRENT (AC) PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR TERMINAL CAUTION (Refer to accompanying...
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Location The Zenith must be mounted in a non-hazardous (safe) area, and the transducer fitted in the hazardous area When choosing a location to mount the enclosure, bear in mind the following: Ensure that the Zenith 140 is installed in a “Safe”, non-hazardous •...
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dimensions Fascia Mount The dimensions of the wall fixing holes are as shown below: Important Information When mounting the fascia mount unit into a panel, in order to maintain the panel IP rating the panel should be of smooth/painted finish and be machined, as per the details contained in this manual.
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT The full dimensions of the fascia mount enclosure are as shown below: 7.87 inches (200mm) 6.38 inches (162mm) 0.63” (16mm) 0.59” (15mm) 2.83” 72mm 0.79” (20mm)
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Terminal Connections Important Information All terminal connection screws should be tightened to 4.5in.lbs. (0.5Nm). Care should be taken not to overtighten the screws. Power The Zenith can operate from mains AC and automatically from DC or battery backup in the event of power failure or can be operated permanently from DC or batteries.
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Transducer 2 TERMINAL CONNECTION DETAILS Red: White: Black: Green: Power Signal 0Volts Screen If splicing, it is recommended using a junction box with standard twisted, shielded pair at 20 AWG. When using 2 core screened extension cable, the Black and Green wires of...
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT Single Transducer mode is used to measure space, level, distance or volume and the transducer should be connected to Transducer 1 input terminals. Dual Transducer mode is used to measure Differential and Average. For Differential, the upstream transducer should be connected to Transducer 1 input terminal and the downstream transducer to Transducer 2 input terminal.
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Current Input (Optional) This feature is available as an option only. Please consult Pulsar for further details. The current input is an isolated (floating) mA input (to 150 V), 4 - 20mA or 0 -20mA.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT 92mm M20 ENTRY IP67 ABS HOUSING 316 STAINLESS STEEL 100mm The Temperature sensor connections are as follows: TEMPERATURE ZENITH DESCRIPTION SENSOR FASCIA Power Supply Terminal 1 Terminal 25 Return Terminal 2 Terminal 24 Temp Source (P852), should be set to option 4 or 5 depending on the sensor range, set 4 for type A and 5 for type B (see above), the range is specified on the label of the sensor.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL RS2323 Serial Interface If required, you can connect to the serial interface to operate your Zenith remotely. Voltage selector and fuse location Fascia Mount The voltage selector switch and mains fuse, is located under the removable cover at the bottom of the unit, as illustrated below.
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT Important Information The rear metal case of the fascia unit must be connected to earth via the earthing stud located on the rear of the unit, see drawing above, using wiring to meet local requirements. Before applying AC power (mains), make sure the supply is 115V AC.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Preparation for Operation Before switching on, check the following: ✓ The Zenith is mounted correctly and is in a ‘safe’ area. ✓ The power supply is correctly installed. ✓ The voltage selector switch is in the correct position.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 3 HOW TO USE YOUR ZENITH 140 Operating the Controls Display The display provides information on the current mode of operation, and status of the remote communication. Whilst in the Run Mode it will display the current level reading and its units of measure, along with status messages with regards to the Transducer, Echo reception and Fail-Safe Mode.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3. Auxiliary Display, scrolling twelve-digit display. Run Mode; displays measurement units, status messages on signal and transducer, details of Hot Key function selected. It can be also programmed to provide notification messages on alarms and pumps etc.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Program Mode This mode is used to set up the Zenith 140 or change information already set. You must use either the built-in keypad (standard) or, alternatively the unit can be set up with a PC via the RS232 Serial Interface.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Hot Keys There are five hot keys on the keypad, which can be used to quickly access common parameters for viewing only, while in Run Mode. Pressing the hot key once will display the first parameter, then repeated pressing will display the others, then the Zenith reverts to Run Mode.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Menu Keys The menu keys have the following functions: HOT KEY FUNCTION 1) Arrow keys for moving left and right around the menu system. 2) Used in test mode to simulate the level moving up and down. 1) Used to confirm each action (e.g., select a menu option)
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL There are two means of editing parameters, directly or using the menu system. Each is now described. Using the Menu System The menu system has been designed to make the changing of parameters very simple. There are two levels of menu: Main Menu and Sub Menu.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Important Information You can tell which part of the menu system you are in, as the up/down level indicators, (arrows) next to the bar graph will indicate as follows: • Top level menu: Down arrow on, to indicate you can move down.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Test Mode Test mode is used to simulate the application and confirm that all parameters and relay setpoints have been entered as expected. During simulation, there is a choice of whether the relays will change state (hard simulation) or not (soft simulation), but the LED’s will always change colour...
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Using the Serial Interface The RS232 serial interface is used to communicate between the Zenith and a PC using the optional Ultra PC and other associated Pulsar software packages, to obtain information such as data logging and view echo traces upload, download and save parameter files.
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/BACKUP2 (take backup of parameters to area 2) /RESTORE1 (restore parameters from area 1) /RESTORE2 (restore parameters from area 2) Please consult Pulsar Measurement or contact your local Pulsar representative for further details and a full list of available commands.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Parameter Defaults Factory Defaults When first installing the Zenith, or subsequently moving or using the unit on a new application, before proceeding to program the unit for its intended application it is recommended that you ensure that all parameters are at their default values by completing a Factory Default P930, as described in the relevant unit type parameter guide.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL CHAPTER 4 QUICK SETUP GUIDE This quick set-up guide shows you how to get up and running in a few minutes in just four easy steps after installing your Zenith 140. Enter Program Mode First you need to go from run mode into program mode. Assuming the...
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT Choose Your Application There are four categories of application, which are all described at the end of this chapter. They are level, pump down (sump control), pump up (reservoir control) or customised, all with the choice of alarms and a number of pumps, dependant on application.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Quick Setup Quick Setup 1 = Level 2 = Pump Down 3 = Pump Up 4 = Customised How Many Pumps Select the option 1 = One Pump specific to your 2 = Two Pumps...
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT Set-up Your Application Once you have chosen the application, you will see a ‘Wait…’ message while the parameters are all calculated and stored. Next you will see the parameters needed to finalise your application, in turn, as shown below. If...
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL PARAMETER DEFAULT DESCRIPTION Factory preset as a % to P213 / P214 appropriate level according Either Alarm or Level control. Relay 1 ON/OFF to the span already Depends on application. setpoints entered. See tables below...
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT Alarm relays, via the Quick Setup menu are entered as a % of span and are as follows: NO. OF APPLICATION PUMP NUMBER PUMPS SETPOINT SETPOINT Pump Down Pump 1 Pump 1 Pump Down Pump 2 Pump 1...
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL NO. OF APPLICATION PUMP NUMBER PUMPS SETPOINT SETPOINT Pump Up Pump 1 Pump 1 Pump Up Pump 2 Pump 1 Pump Up Three Pump 2 Pump 3 Pump 1 Pump 2 Pump Up Four Pump 3...
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Example 1 Level Monitoring with Alarms A vessel, containing liquid that has a variation in level that is to be monitored, with a high-level alarm set on Relay 1 and low-level alarm set on Relay 2. Empty Distance (P105), 11 feet 100%.
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL To program the Zenith 140 for Example 1 Level Monitoring with Alarms by using the Quick Setup menu proceed as follows. If required to access Program Mode, key in the passcode 1997 and press ENTER At the Quick Setup menu press ENTER and as prompted, by the questions, select the relevant option and ENTER.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Example 2 Sump Control (pump down) A sump is typically used to temporarily hold water or effluent, and when the level reaches a specific point, the sump is pumped down, with the fluid being transferred to another process.
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL the sump and the mA output will be representative of level where 4mA = empty level (0%) and 20mA = 10 feet (100%). To program the Zenith 140 for Example 2 Sump control (pump down) by using the Quick Setup menu proceed as follows.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Example 2 Sump Control (pump up) A reservoir is typically used to temporarily hold liquid, and when the level reaches a specific low point, the reservoir is pumped up. Empty Distance (P105), 11 feet 100%. Span (P106), 10 feet 80%.
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL To program the Zenith 140 for Example 3 Reservoir Control (pump up) by using the Quick Setup menu proceed as follows. If required access the Program Mode, Key in the passcode 1997 and press ENTER Using the ‘right arrow key, go to Quick Setup menu press ENTER and as...
PULSAR MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 5 PARAMETER GUIDE This chapter describes all the parameters in your Zenith 140, as they appear in the menu system. Menu System Shown below is a set of charts to show you how all the various functions and features can be found using the menu system.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Application Menu mA Input Operation Distances P100 P104 P119 Mode Measurement mA Status Units P101 P120 Transducer Low mA In P105 Empty Level P121 P102 High mA In Material P106 Span P122 Low Level In...
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Relays Menu Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 Relay 5 Relay 6 P210 P220 P230 P240 P250 P260 Type Type Type Type Type Type P211 P221 P231 P241 P251 P261 Function Function Function Function Function Function...
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Digital Inputs Menu Digital Input 2 Common Digital Digital Input 1 Input 7 Digital Input 6 Input 2 – P375, Input 3 – P378 P300 P372 P390 Input 4 – P381, Input 5 – P384 Maximum Type Type Input 6 –...
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Tariff Guard Menu Peak Time 2 Peak Peak Set Up Time Time Peak Time 9 PT2 – P406, PT3 – P412, P393 P400 P454 PT4 – P418, PT5 – P424, Enable PT1 Day PT1 Day PT6 – P430, PT7 - P436, PT8 –...
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL mA Output Menu Allocation Range Operation Setpoint Limits Trim Fail Safe P834 P831 P838 P840 P841 P830 P836 mA Out Fail mA Out Allocation Value Range Mode Limit Mode Trim P835 P837 High P839 High...
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL System Menu Date System Daylight Passcode Backup & Info Colour Saving Time P921 P925 P926 P931 P935 P970 Enable Code Parameter Software Date Backup Revision Colour Enable P922 P931 Passcode P927 Time P936 P971 Hardware...
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Device Comm Menu Remote RS232 RS485 Setup Alarm Setup (Optional) If Comms. If Comms. P144 Comms Baud Type is Type is Call Type Profibus Modbus P145 P130 Tel. No. 1 Device Mode P146 Tel. No. 2 P131 Protocol...
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Test Menu Simulation Hardware P980 P990 Simulate Self Test P981 P991 Increment Hardware Test P982 P992 Rate mA Out Test P983 P993 Start Level mA In Test P984 P994 Incremental Transducer Test Change P995 Keys Test...
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Application Parameters Operation P100 Mode of Operation This parameter sets the mode of operation, when in run mode, and can be set to one of the following: OPTION DESCRIPTION Display shows the distance from the transducer face 1 = Distance (Default) to the surface of the material measured.
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P102 Material This parameter should be set to the type of material being monitored. OPTION DESCRIPTION 1 = Liquid (Default) Used for liquids and flat solid materials. 2 = Solid Used for sold material that is heaped or at an angle.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Dimensions P104 Measurement Units This parameter sets the units you want to use for programming and display. OPTION DESCRIPTION 1 = metres All units of measurement are Metres 2 = cm All units of measurement are Centimetres 3 = mm...
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P107 Span This parameter is the distance from the face of the transducer that is not measurable and is pre-set to the minimum value dependant on the Transducer (P101) selected. It should not be set to less than this figure, but can be increased, typically to ignore close in obstructions.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT mA Input The 4-20 mA (Auxiliary) input is available as an option (Consult Pulsar for details of availability), and can be used to replace the transducer for applications where an ultrasonic transducer cannot be used. P119 mA Status...
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P125 High mA Trim This parameter allows you to “calibrate” the Zenith to the High mA Input from the device being used. If the expected high value, from the device connected to the mA Input, is not displayed, then you can trim it using this parameter.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Relay Parameters All relay related parameters are prefixed with a 2**. The second digit of the three-figure parameter number denotes the relay number as follows: 21* parameters for Relay 1 22* parameters for Relay 2 23* parameters for Relay 3...
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 - Relay Type This parameter defines what type each relay should be, see the table below for available options: OPTION DESCRIPTION Relay is not in use or programmed and the LED will 0 = Not in use (Default) always be off.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Alarms P210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 = 1 (Alarm) The second parameter for each relay determines the function of the alarm. P211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 261 – Relay Function OPTION DESCRIPTION 0 = Off (Default) Relay will not operate.
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPTION DESCRIPTION 15 = Tariff Alarm Alarm is raised when the unit enters Tariff Guard mode. (Available in firmware Tariff Guard enable (P393) must be set to ‘1’ for this option v7.5.1 and greater to be selectable. No setpoints are required...
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT The third parameter for each relay determines the Alarm ID for the relay you wish to set. P212, 222, 232, 242, 252, 262 – Relay Alarm ID When P211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 261 = 4 (Loss of Echo) or 5 (Loss of Clock).
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPTION DESCRIPTION SETPOINTS Same as 4 = Lo, but 5 = LoLo different identifier Relay Setpoints, P213, 223, 233, 243, 253, 263 and Relay goes “ON” if value P214, 224, 234, 244, 254, is inside the zone...
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT P212, 222, 232, 242, 252, 262 Relay Alarm ID When P211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 261 = 7 (Device Fail) This parameter defines which failed device relay, the alarm should respond to, as follows. OPTION DESCRIPTION SETPOINTS Relay goes “ON” when a device...
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P212, 222, 232, 242, 252, 262 Relay Alarm ID When P211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 261 = 8 (Device Alarm) This parameter defines which digital input, the alarm should respond to, as follows. OPTION DESCRIPTION SETPOINTS Relay goes “ON”...
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT When P211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 261 = 1 (Level), 2 (Rate of Change) or 3 (Temperature) or 6 (Efficiency) P213, P223, P233, 243, 253, 263 - Relay Setpoint 1 Determines the “ON” or “OFF” point for the alarm according to the ID selected.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Pumps P210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260= 2 (Pump) When a relay is being used for a pump function, the second parameter determines the pump duty that will be used to determine the operating cycle.
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT PUMP DUTY DESCRIPTION First pump comes on, if it cannot cope, it goes off and next pump comes on (duty backup). This continues until the last pump comes on and if it cannot cope the first pump comes back on to...
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL PUMP DUTY DESCRIPTION The first pump switched on is the first pump to be switched off, regardless of the set points, so the setpoints are dynamically changed to enable this. If a pump fails to meet the demand (due to malfunction, intake blockage and so on), then it is stopped, and another pump shall take over.
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT The third parameter for each relay determines the pump group. You can have two groups of pumps, and all similar duties within that group will operate together. P212, 222, 232, 242, 252, 262 – Relay Pump Group By default, all pump groups are set to 1, but if you want to have another group, then set this parameter to 2, for each pump relay that should operate together as part of a second group.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Control P210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 = 3 (Control) When a relay is being set as a control relay, the second parameter that will be displayed in the menu determines its function. P211, P221, P231, 241, 251, 261 - Relay Function, This function allows the relay to be assigned to specific control functions and mainly work in relation to time.
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT OPTIONS DESCRIPTION Relay will energise “ON” when Flush condition is in effect and goes off when Flush condition is cleared. A relay being used for Flush Valve/Pump must be assigned to one of the main pumps in use. Flush relay Alarm ID (P212, 222, 232, 242, 252, 262) is used to enter the relay number, to which the assigned pump is connected.
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL OPTIONS DESCRIPTION Relay will energise “ON” when a differential condition is in effect and, de-energise “OFF” when the differential conditions cease. Two setpoints are required, Differential 6 = Differential control “ON”, (P213, 223, 233, 243, 253, 263) and Control Differential control, “OFF”...
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT P211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 261 =2 (Storm) Relay Setpoint 1 is entered in values of Measurement Units (P104) See the appropriate relay function tables (P211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 261) for further information. P211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 261 =3 (Aeration)
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 261 =3 (Aeration) Relay Setpoints are entered in Minutes to set Time Period that the relay will remain ON. See the appropriate relay Function tables (P211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 261) for further information.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Miscellaneous P210, 220, 230, 240, 250 = 4 (Miscellaneous) When a relay is set to be a miscellaneous relay, the second parameter determines its function. P211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 261 – Relay Function This function allows the relay to work in relation to a clock or a specific event and will be set to activate in relation to Real Time.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL The third parameter has no function when miscellaneous relay is chosen and will not be displayed. The fourth parameter, and fifth parameter, are set to determine the switch points, “ON” and “OFF” for the relay. See miscellaneous function table (P211, 221, 231, 241, 251, 261) for further information.
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT P211, P221, P231, P241, P25, 2611 - Relay Function, This parameter defines which pump duty the relay should respond to as follows. PUMP DUTY DESCRIPTION 0 = Off (Default) Relay is always de-energised All pumps are used to assist each other (run at the same time) and each pump has its own setpoints.
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL PUMP DUTY DESCRIPTION 5= Duty backup and assist First pump comes on, if it cannot cope, it goes off and next pump comes on (duty backup). This continues until the last pump comes on and if it...
PULSAR MEASUREMENT P215, P225, P235, P245, P255, 265 - Relay Setpoint 3 This parameter determines the Maximum Time the pump will be allowed to run before being switched “OFF” and is entered in minutes. The pump will switch off either at its “OFF” level Relay Setpoint 2 (P214, 224, 234, 244, 254) or its Maximum Run Time Relay Setpoint 3 (P215, 225, 235, 245, 255), whichever occurs first.
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P217, P227, P 237, P247, P257, 267 - Relay Closures The Zenith will record how many times each relay is closed, this parameter displays the number of times the relay has activated since the relay has been in use.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Pump “Advanced” Parameters The following parameters are used to set the “Advanced” Pump features. Pump Run On This feature is used to periodically allow the pumps to continue operating below their normal “OFF” point, to discharge any sediment that may have settled at the bottom of the vessel.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Stopping If required, this feature will prevent pumps, with a common “OFF” point being switched off all at the same time pumps will be switched “OFF” in turn as determined by the delay set in P348 Stop Delay.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Wall Cling To reduce material build up, (such as fat), on the wall of the sump or vessel, at the “normal” material level the pump setpoints can be varied within a specified band. For Pump Down applications the relay setpoints for the pumps will be...
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Inputs About Digital Inputs The digital inputs are used to provide the Zenith with information on the operational status and condition of pumps, valves, and other process control devices. Based on the information supplied, by the inputs, the Zenith, will make intelligent decisions and modify its control regime to meet the demand of the prevailing operational requirements.
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT Input Function Individual inputs can be configured for any one of a number of Functions as determined by P373, 376, 379, 382, 385, 388, 391 these functions are as follows: OPTIONS DESCRIPTION Input will provide a signal indicating a “failure” or the presence of a “run”...
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Device Fail The digital inputs are used to indicate a ‘fail’ situation which effect devices, which are connected to the relay outputs of the Zenith, e.g. failure of a pump, screen, valve, etc. This information is then used to initiate changes to the Zeniths control regime to meet the demands of the situation.
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT The decision on whether or not to attempt to start the failed pump on subsequent pump cycles will be determined by P300 Max. Attempts. Once the number of attempts stipulated have been made the pump will be put out of service until such time the Device Fail input is cleared by a Reset (P391 = 4) on Digital Input 7.
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL When the duty switch is in the “auto” position, no signals are present on either Digital Input 3 or Digital Input 4 and devices will run in the “auto” mode, as determined by the Zenith, in accordance with its programmed settings.
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT Consider the example of an application using 2 pumps. Each pump is connected and controlled by one of the Zenith relay outputs, the pump duty and setpoints have been programmed as detailed in Using the Relays, earlier in this chapter. The signals providing details on the “lead” or “duty”...
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Override A digital input can be assigned to receive an input, which will override the setpoints of the pumps and start them, as determined by the Override Level (P306) and providing the level is above the Min. Override (P303), immediately after the expiry of the Override Delay (P302).
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT P301 Switch Mode When an external duty switch is used this can be connected via the digital inputs and facilitate the selection of the duty device manually, thereby overriding the duty programmed within the unit. This parameter determines the type of switch in use.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P305 Input Filter This parameter is used to ignore spurious changes of state on the digital inputs and determines the time that a change of state has to be present before it is recognised as a valid input.
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT P373, 376, 379, 382, 385, 388, 391 Function This parameter will set the function of the digital Input. OPTIONS DESCRIPTION Digital input is used to Fail, (put out of service), a 1 = Device Fail device connected to the relay specified in P374,...
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Float Switch (FS) Backup About Float Switch Backup This digital feature is used with a float switch, where it can be used alongside a transducer or as a backup method for when a transducer goes into failsafe.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Digital Input The following parameters are used to configure the use of the digital inputs. P333, 336, 339, 342, 345, 363 Type Determines the way digital inputs will be recognised by the Zenith. OPTIONS DESCRIPTION Zenith recognises a closed condition, D.C. signal 1 = Input N.C.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Tariff Guard Set Up P393 Enable This parameter determines if Energy Saving is in use or not. OPTIONS DESCRIPTION 0 = Off (Default) Energy saving is switched Off 1 = On Energy saving is switched On ‘Tariff active’...
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT P398 Overflow Level This parameter determines the maximum level to which the vessel will be allowed to fill. Should this level be reached all pumps will be switched ON, to draw the level down, as required, irrespective of the control sequence in operation.
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P402, 408, 414, 420, 426, 432, 438, 444, 450, 456 PT Start Pk. This parameter sets the date on which the “Peak Time” will start. Enter the desired Start Date in DD:MM format. P403, 409, 415, 421, 427, 433, 439, 445, 451, 457 PT End Pk.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Data Log parameters The data log parameters contain the following information: Totaliser Audits P460 to P479 Total Audits When Pump Volume is enabled, parameters P460-P479 show the date and pumped volume total for the last ten days, the first on the list are the most recent and last ones are the oldest.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P584 Maximum Temperature Date This parameter displays the date when the maximum temperature was recorded. P585 Maximum Temperature Time This parameter displays the time when the maximum temperature was recorded. P586 Current Temperature This parameter displays the current temperature.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT P515 Pump 1 Efficiency This parameter displays the current value for Pump 1 Efficiency, which is used to calculate the pump efficiency and will update with any change to the Pump Draw Rate (P514). P516 - P521 Pump 2 These parameters contain the same information as above for Pump 2.
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P207 Inflow Method This parameter determines which method is used to calculate the inflow of material during a pump down cycle. OPTIONS DESCRIPTION 0 = No Inflow Inflow during pumping is not calculated Average between Inflow at time pump started and...
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Volume Your Zenith provides a variety of volume calculation features, with 11 pre- programmed vessel shapes. See Vessel Shape (P600) for more information. For each vessel you will need to know the dimensions (P601-603) in Measurement Units (P104) which are required to calculate the volume (P604) which will be displayed in the selected Volume Units (P605).
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL VESSEL SHAPE P600 VALUE DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS Cylinder diameter P600 = 2 Cylindrical Cone and height of Base bottom P600 = 1 Rectangular Flat Width and Breadth Base Cylinder diameter P600 = 4 Parabola Base and height of...
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT P600 VALUE VESSEL SHAPE DIMENSIONS DESCRIPTION Width and breadth P600 = 7 Rectangular flat of rectangular section and height sloped base of bottom P600 = 8 Horizontal Cylinder diameter cylinder with flat ends and tank length Cylinder diameter,...
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P601-P603 Vessel Dimensions These three parameters are used to enter the dimension required to calculate the volume. The dimensions required are as shown below and are entered Measurements Units (P104). VESSEL SHAPE P601 P602 P603...
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT P605 Volume Units This parameter determines the units that you wish to display, for volume conversion. It is used in conjunction with P607 (maximum volume), and the units are shown on the display (subject to P810). The choices are:...
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Breakpoints P610-P673 Level/Volume Breakpoints These parameters are used to create a profile of the vessel when P600=11 (universal linear) or P600=12 (universal curved). You should enter breakpoints in pairs, a reading for level and its corresponding volume. The more pairs you enter, the more accurate the profile will be.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Universal Curved (P600=12) This volume calculation creates a curved approximation of the level/volume relationship, and works best if the vessel is non-linear, and there are no sharp angles. You should enter 2 level/volume breakpoints at the minimum and maximum levels, and several for each place where the vessel has got an arc.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Pump Efficiency Set Up P187 Pump Efficiency This parameter determines whether pump efficiency is enabled or disabled. OPTIONS DESCRIPTION 0 = Off (Default) Pump efficiency is disabled 1 = On Pump efficiency is enabled P188 Calib. Delay...
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT P191 Demote Pumps. When an efficiency alarm is being used, this parameter will determine if a pump is to be demoted to the last pump in the duty cycle on activation of the alarm. When Demote Pump is enabled and the efficiency alarm is...
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P192 Demote Flags This parameter will indicate, in a binary number format as detailed below, which pumps, if any, have been demoted. Any demoted pump(s) can be reset by entering “0”. 0 = None 16 = Pump 5...
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Display Parameters Options P800 Display Units This parameter determines whether the reading displayed is in Measurement Units (P104), or as a percentage of span. OPTION DESCRIPTION 1 = Measured (Default) Display is in selected unit’s dependent in Mode (P100)
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P805 Display Source This parameter determines which input the display will relate to, it is automatically set to the correct option when selecting the Mode P100, and Xducer P101, under normal circumstances it will not require changing.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT P809 Failsafe Time In the event of a failsafe condition the failsafe timer determines the time before failsafe mode is activated. Default = 2mins If the timer activates, the unit goes into failsafe, as determined by P808 (Display), P218, 228, 238, 248, 258, 268 (Relays) and P840 (mA Output).
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P812 Pump Messages This parameter determines whether notification messages are displayed on the auxiliary line of the display in run mode when a pump or general control relay is switched on or off. The message is in the form “General 1 ON”, where the number displayed is the number of the relay.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT P816 Totaliser (R) This parameter determines whether the resettable totaliser will be displayed in the auxiliary line of the display in run mode. When selected, the auxiliary display will scroll between the resettable totaliser and the totaliser units selected.
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P823 Totaliser Multiplication Factor This parameter determines the number of decimal places in the totaliser during run mode. It can be set between 1 and 3. Default = 2 Use this parameter if the totaliser increments by to large or small amount, enter the factor by which the actual flow rate is multiplied by before incrementing the totaliser.
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT Bargraph P829 Bargraph By default, the bar graph will be representative of the reading obtained, as determined by the Mode P100. When P100 = 4 (Average) or 5 (Differential) the bar graph can be assigned to be representative of the level on any of the two points of measurement.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL mA Output Parameters Range P830 mA Range This parameter determines the range of the mA output, from the following: OPTION DESCRIPTION 0 = Off mA output disabled mA output directly proportional to the mA mode 1 = 0 to 20 mA (P831), so if the reading is 0% the output is 0 mA.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Setpoint By default, the mA Output will represent the empty (0 or 4mA dependant on (P830) mA Range) and 100% of the operational span (20mA), but you may wish to have the output represent a section of the operational span. For...
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL output up and down until you get the expected result (reading) on the device that is connected. P839 mA 1 High Trim If the device you are connected to is not calibrated, and not showing the correct high value (reading), then you can trim it using this parameter.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT mA output relates to the differential level of 5 – Differential two points of measurement. P100 = 5 Compensation Parameters Offset P851 Measurement Offset The value of this parameter is added to the measured distance, in Measurement Units (P104).
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P853 Allocation This parameter indicates which transducer is being used to obtain the temperature, in the case of the Zenith this can be viewed but cannot be changed. OPTION DESCRIPTION 0 = Xducer 1 (Default)
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Stability Parameters Damping Damping is used to damp the display, to enable it to keep up with the process but ignore minor surface fluctuations. P870 Fill Damping This parameter determines the maximum rate at which the unit will respond to an increase in level.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P876 Rate Distance This parameter is the rate Measurement Units (P104) over which the material level must change before the Rate Value (P877) is updated. If the Rate Time (P875) expires before the Rate Distance (P876) is exceeded, then the Rate Value (P877) will be updated immediately.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT P882 Process Filter This parameter determines the number of ‘cycles’ that will be taken before a change in level is processed and the display updated. OPTION DESCRIPTION 1 = Fast level will be updated every cycle 2 = Medium...
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P902 Echo Strength 1 This parameter displays the most recent echo strength figure for the transducer, where a higher figure indicates a better returned echo. P903 Average Noise 1 This is the mean noise reading for the transducer. It is measured while the transducer is not firing and gives an indication of the average amount of electrical noise present on the cabling.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT DATEM Parameters The following two parameters are used to make changes to the DATEM trace such as setting it to its default value or using it to select a particular echo, both parameters are accessed directly by simply entering Program Mode then typing in the parameter number and pressing ENTER.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL System Parameters Passcode P921 Enable Code Enables the passcode (P922), which means the passcode must be entered to go into program mode. If disabled (set to 0), then no passcode is required, and ENTER is used to enter program mode. Default =1 (Enabled) P922 Passcode This is the passcode that must be used to enter program mode.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT System Information The following three parameters do not affect how the unit performs, but details, contained in them, may be required, by Pulsar, when making technical enquiries. P926 Software Revision This parameter will display the current software revision. It is read only and cannot be changed.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL Date & Time The date and time is used, to control specific relay functions and date stamp certain events that are contained in the Data Logs. It is also used in conjunction with the system watchdog that keeps an eye on the times the unit has started.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT P937 Pump Relay Colour This parameter selects the colour that a pump relay should be when it is in its “ON” state. The default is 2 = green, but can be changed to ‘no colour’, red or yellow.
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P940 Number of Starts This parameter shows how many times the unit has been powered up. P941-P960 Start Date & Time Parameters P941 and P942 show the date and time that the unit was last started.
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT P973 Start Day Use this parameter to enter the day of the week (P974) that Daylight Saving Time is to start. OPTION DESCRIPTION 2= Monday DST will start on a Monday 3= Tuesday DST will start on a Tuesday...
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P975 Start Month This parameter is used to select the month, in which Daylight-Saving Time will start. OPTION DESCRIPTION 1= January DST will start during the month of January 2= February DST will start during the month of February...
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT P977 DST End Day Use this parameter to enter the day of the week (P974) that Daylight Saving Time is to end. OPTION DESCRIPTION 2= Monday DST will end on a Monday 3= Tuesday DST will end on a Tuesday...
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P979 End Month This parameter is used to select the month, in which Daylight-Saving Time will end. OPTION DESCRIPTION 1= January DST will end during the month of January 2= February DST will end during the month of February...
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Remote Alarm When a Modem is connected, via the RS232 port, (Consult Pulsar or your local distributor for further details), the following parameters are used to set up the Zenith so that when the level reaches a specific alarm point, as determined by the setting of the relay(s) the unit will dial and connect to a remote telephone number to provide details of the event.
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ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P146 Tel. No2 This parameter is used to enter the next 6 digits, following the ‘0’s, of the telephone number to be dialled. If there are less than 6 digits following the ‘0’s, then just enter the digits required, if there are more than 6 digits following the ‘0’s then enter the first 6 digits and then proceed to P147 to...
PULSAR MEASUREMENT Test Parameters Simulation P980 Simulate Test mode is used to simulate the application and confirm that all parameters and relay setpoints have been entered as expected. During simulation, there is a choice of whether the relays will change state (hard simulation) or not (soft simulation), but the LED’s will always change colour...
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P981 Increment By default, simulation mode will move by 0.328 feet steps in manual simulation and by 0.328 feet/min in automatic simulation. Altering the increment can change this value. P982 Rate In automatic mode, the rate at which the level will move up and down, is determined by distance, P981 Increment and the time, P982 Rate which by default is set to 1min and can be changed as required.
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PULSAR MEASUREMENT P991 Hard Test When this parameter is selected, the unit will test the following in turn. LED’s. Watch them change colour as shown on the display, and • press, ENTER, if they operated as shown. Relays. Press a numeric key corresponding to the number of the •...
ZENITH 140 UL INSTRUCTION MANUAL P996 Relay Test Press a numeric key corresponding to the number of the relay you wish to test, and the relay will change state each time the key is pressed. If you press any other key, other than a valid relay number, then the test will end.
PULSAR MEASUREMENT CHAPTER 7 DISPOSAL Incorrect disposal can cause adverse effects to the environment. Dispose of the device components and packaging material in accordance with regional environmental regulations including regulations for electrical \ electronic products. Transducers Remove power, disconnect the Transducer, cut off the electrical cable and dispose of cable and Transducer in accordance with regional environmental regulations for electrical \ electronic products.
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