Ultra Start 3280 series Instruction Manual

ULTRA 3 (UL) INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Page 2 About the About the About the About the Ultra 3 Ultra 3 Ultra 3 Ultra 3 Ultra 3 is three units in one. Ultra 3 is a brand new concept in u

Page 92 Exponential DevicesExponential DevicesExponential DevicesExponential Devices If the primary measuring device is a simple exponentia

Page 93 Point of Me

Page 94 For a Leopald Lagco flume the head is measured at a point upstream of the beginning of the converging section as detailed in the tabl

Page 95 Calculation

Page 96 Exponent Type Formula Exponent K Factor V-Notch Weir Q=Khx Where: Q =Flow K=K fa

Page 97 Example

Page 98 To program the Flow Oracle 160 for Example 1 V-Notch Weir by using the Quick Setup menu proceed as follows. If required access the P

Page 99 BS3680 Flum

Page 100 Calculations Rectangular Flume ABSOLUTE If the flow calculation is to be absolute P702 = 1 the flow will be calculated using the formula:

Page 101 U-Throated

Page 3 Functional D

Page 102 Example 2 BS3680 U-Throated Flume In this example it is required to calculate to BS3680 the flow through a U-Throated Flume without any h

Page 103 To progra

Page 104 BS3680 Thin Plate WeirsBS3680 Thin Plate WeirsBS3680 Thin Plate WeirsBS3680 Thin Plate Weirs Point of Measurement The transducer must be a

Page 105 RATIOMETRI

Page 106 Example 3 BS3680 Rectangular Weir In this example it is required to calculate to the flow through a BS3680 Rectangular wei

Page 107 To progra

Page 108 BS3680 Rectangular Broad Crested WeirBS3680 Rectangular Broad Crested WeirBS3680 Rectangular Broad Crested WeirBS3680 Rectangular Broad Crest

Page 109 RATIOMETRI

Page 110 Special DevicesSpecial DevicesSpecial DevicesSpecial Devices Point of Measurement The transducer must be above the maximum head P704 by at

Page 111 Calculatio

Page 4 How to use this Manual How to use this Manual How to use this Manual How to use this Manual 1. Read the installation and operating instruc

Page 112 Universal CalculationsUniversal CalculationsUniversal CalculationsUniversal Calculations Point of Measurement The transducer must be above

Page 113 Menu Syste

Page 114 Application Menu Operation Distances P100 Mode P101 Transducer P104 Measurement Units P102 Material P105

Page 115 Relays Men

Page 116 Data Logs Menu Tot. Audit Temperature P460 Vol. Date 1 P461 Volume 1 P462, 464, 466, 468, 470, 472, 474, 476 Total

Page 117 OCM PMD S

Page 118 Display Menu mA Output Menu Range Operation Setpoint Limits Trim Fail Safe P830 mA Out Range P831 mA Out Mode P834 Low Value

Page 119 Compensati

Page 120 Echo Processing Menu Xdr. 1 Status P900 Xdr. 1 Status P901 Echo Confidence P902

Page 121 System Men

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Page 122 Device Comm Menu RS232 Set Up RS485 Set Up (Optional) Remote Alarm If Comms. Type MODBUS If Comms. Type PROFIBUS P061 Comms

Page 123 Test Menu

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Page 125 Chapter 8

Page 126 Option Description When Ultra Wizard = 3 Flow 1 = dBMach3 (Default) Transducer is a dBMach3. Range zero to 7.965 feet 2 = dB6 Transducer is

Page 127 Important

Page 128 P108 Far Blanking Distance This is the distance (as a percentage of empty level P105) beyond the empty point that the unit will b

Page 129 P210, P220

Page 130 Alarms P210, 220, 230 =1 (Alarm) The second parameter for each relay determines the function of the alarm. P211, P221, P231 - Relay Function

Page 131 The third

Page 6 Outputs Analogue output Isolated (floating) output of 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA into 500Ω (user programmable and adjustable) 0.1% resolution Digit

Page 132 Alarm ID Description Setpoints 6= In bounds Relay goes “ON” if value is inside the zone between the two setpoints. Relay Setpoints, P213, 223

Page 133 Important

Page 134 General Control When Ultra Wizard = 1 Level/Volume P210, 220, 230 =2 (General Control) When a relay is being used for a general c

Page 135 P213, P223

Page 136 Pump Duty Description 2= Fixed duty backup If a pump fails to meet the demand (due to malfunction, intake blockage etc.), then it is stopped

Page 137 Pump Duty

Page 138 Important Information The pumps are started and stopped at the “ON” and “OFF” setpoints. To pump down (reduce level) then set “ON” higher th

Page 139 P219, P229

Page 140 Options Description When Ultra Wizard = 3 Flow then 2 = Step Time Step Time Control allows relays to be us

Page 141 The fourt

Page 7 EC Declarati

Page 142 Miscellaneous When P210, 220, 230 = 4 (Miscellaneous) When a relay is set to be a miscellaneous relay, the second parameter deter

Page 143 The fourth

Page 144 Data Log ParametersData Log ParametersData Log ParametersData Log Parameters The data log parameters contains the following information. T

Page 145 P583 Maxim

Page 146 VolumeVolumeVolumeVolume When Ultra Wizard = 1 Level/Volume Your Ultra 3 provides a variety of volume calculation features, with 11 pre-p

Page 147 Vessel Sha

Page 148 P601-P603 Vessel Dimensions These three parameters are used to enter the dimension required to calculate the volume. The dimensions requi

Page 149 P605 Volum

Page 150 Universal Linear (P600=11) This volume calculation creates a linear approximation of the level/volume relationship, and works best if th

Page 151 Tables P69

Page 8 Fascia Mount

Page 152 OCM ParametersOCM ParametersOCM ParametersOCM Parameters When Ultra Wizard = 3 Flow PMD Setup P700 Primary Measuring Device Type This pa

Page 153 If P700 =

Page 154 P703 Minimum Head This parameter is used to enter the distance, above empty, that represents zero head and flow. This feature

Page 155 P707 Time

Page 156 Pimary Measuring Device P710 Dim “A” P711 Dim “B” P712 Dim “C” P713 Dim “D” P700 = 1 Exponent P701 = 1 Supp. Rectangul

Page 157 P714 Rough

Page 158 P717 Exponent This parameter is used to enter the exponent value when: P700 PMD Type = 1 Exponent and P701 Primary M.

Page 159 P722 Cd D

Page 160 P797Number of Breakpoints Set This parameter allows you to review the number of breakpoints that have been set, without the n

Page 161 P802 Displ

Page 9 Chapter 2

Page 162 Important Information In the event of a fail-safe condition occurring, the display, relays and mA Output can be configured to fail to a cond

Page 163 P812 Gener

Page 164 Totaliser When Ultra Wizard = 3 Flow P820 Totaliser Displays the current value of the, non-resettable totaliser. During run mode this total

Page 165 P824 Total

Page 166 mA Output ParametersmA Output ParametersmA Output ParametersmA Output Parameters Range P830 mA Range This parameter determines the range o

Page 167 Setpoint B

Page 168 P839 mA High Trim If the remote device you are connected to is not calibrated, and not showing the correct high value (reading), then you can

Page 169 Compensati

Page 170 P861 Cal.Dist 1 When Ultra Wizard = 1 Level/Volume This parameter can be used to re-calibrate the Sound Velocity (P860), when the

Page 171 Rate P874

Page 10 LocationLocationLocationLocation All electronic products are susceptible to electrostatic shock, so follow proper grounding procedures d

Page 172 P881 Fixed Distance This parameter determines the width of gate to be used in tracking an echo and under normal circumstances will not

Page 173 P902 Echo

Page 174 Backup P925 Parameter Backup & Restore This parameter is used to make a backup of all parameters, for example to ensure a default set i

Page 175 P930 Facto

Page 176 LED Colour Each relay has an associated LED, located on the unit’s front panel, which indicates the status of the relay. By default th

Page 177 Watchdog Y

Page 178 P972 DST Start Time This parameter is used to set the time of day at which Daylight Saving Time will start, the time is en

Page 179 P975 Start

Page 180 P978 End Week This parameter will determine the week of the month (P975) in which Daylight Saving Time is to end. Option Descript

Page 181 Device Com

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Page 182 P145 Tel. No.1 This parameter is used to enter the number of ‘0’s that appear at the beginning of the telephone number to

Page 183 P149 Retry

Page 184 P981 Increment By default, simulation mode will move by 0.328 feet steps in manual simulation and by 0.328 feet/min in autom

Page 185 Hardware P

Page 186 P996 Relay Test Press the numeric key corresponding to the number of the relay you wish to test, and the relay will change state each time th

Page 187 Chapter 9

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Page 189 Parameter

Page 190 RELAYS Relay 1 Parameter Detail

Page 191 DATA LOGS

Page 12 The full dimensions of the enclosure are as shown below.

Page 192 VOLUME (When Ultra Wizard = 1 Level/Volume) Conversion Parameter Details Entered Values No. Description Default 1 2 3 4 5 P6

Page 193 P637 Volu

Page 194 OCM (When Ultra Wizard = 3 FLOW) PMD Setup Parameter Details Entered Values No. Description Default 1 2 3 4 5 P700 PMD Type 0 = O

Page 195 Breakpoin

Page 196 P769 Flow Breakpoint 20 -1.000 P770 Head Breakpoint 21 0.001 P771 Flow Breakpoint 21 -1.000 P772 Head Br

Page 197 DISPLAY

Page 198 mA OUTPUT Range

Page 199 COMPENSATI

Page 200 Filters Parameter Details Entered Values No. Description Default 1 2 3 4 5 P880 Gate Mode 0 = Fixed P881 Fixed Distanc

Page 201 System Inf

Page 13 Cable Entry

Page 202 DEVICE COMM RS232 Set

Page 14 Fascia Mount The Fascia mount Ultra 3 should be installed by cutting a hole in the panel, as detailed below, and securing the unit with the fi

Page 15 Important I

Page 16 Fascia Mount The terminal details are as illustrated below. Important Information All terminal connection screws should be tightened t

Page 17 Terminal Co

Page 18 Transducer The transducer should be installed, and connected, in accordance with the installation instructions contained in the Tran

Page 19 ATEX For EE

Page 20 Fuse LocationFuse LocationFuse LocationFuse Location Wall mount The mains fuse is located, inside the terminal compartment, to the left of

Page 21 Important

ULTRA 3 UL (FIFTH EDITION) June 2011 Part Number M-170-3-005-0U COPYRIGHT © Pulsar Process Measurement Limited, 2005 - 11. All rights reserved. No p

Page 22 Preparation for OperationPreparation for OperationPreparation for OperationPreparation for Operation Before switching on, check the followi

Page 23 Chapter 3

Page 24 3) Auxiliary Display, scrolling twelve digit display. Run Mode, displays measurement units (P104), status

Page 25 Program Mod

Page 26 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. Pre

Page 27 Menu Keys T

Page 28 There are two means of editing parameters, directly or using the menu system. Each is now described. Using the Menu System The men

Page 29 Note You ca

Page 30 Test ModeTest ModeTest ModeTest Mode Test mode is used to simulate the application and confirm that all parameters and relay setpoints have

Page 31 Using the R

Page 32 Examples of other commands you can use are: /LEVEL (shows current level) /SPACE (shows current space) /HEAD (shows current OCM head) /FLOW (sh

Page 33 Parameter D

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Page 35 Chapter 4 U

Page 36 Lev/VolLev/VolLev/VolLev/Vol If you require to set up a level or volume application, with or without a choice of control funct

Page 37 PumpPumpPum

Page 38 Flow Oracle 160 The Flow Oracle 160 open channel flowmeter provides comprehensive flow monitoring with data logging and control functions for

Page 39 Chapter 5

Page 40 Note If you have already setup a common application, then there will be a number shown other than 0, and you will see messages showing what th

Page 41 The Quick

Contents Chapter 1 Start Here… ...

Page 42 Parameter Default Description P101 Transducer 2 = dB6 Type of transducer being used. P102 Material 1 = liquid Material in the vessel, either

Page 43 For More Op

Page 44 The default values used for determining the relay setpoints, when setting Alarms and Control relays, via the Quick Setup menu are en

Page 45 Example 1 L

Page 46 To program the Level Star 110 for Example 1 Level Monitoring with alarms by using the Quick Setup menu proceed as follows. If requi

Page 47 Example 2 L

Page 48 To program the Level Star 110 for Example 2 Level Monitoring and Control by using the Quick Setup menu proceed as follows. If requi

Page 49 Example 3 V

Page 50 To program the Level Star 110 for Example 3 Volume Application with Control by using the Quick Setup menu proceed as follows. If requir

Page 51 Note If rel

Top Level Menu ...52

Page 52 Menu System and Menu System and Menu System and Menu System and Parameter GuideParameter GuideParameter GuideParameter Guide This section

Page 53 Application

Page 54 Relays Menu Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 P210 Type P220 Type P230 Type P211 Function P221 Function P231 Function P212 Alarm ID or Pump

Page 55 Data Logs M

Page 56 Volume Menu Conversion P600 Vessel Shape P601 As Required Vol. Dimension 1 P602 As Re

Page 57 Display Men

Page 58 Compensation Menu Stability Menu Damping Indicator Rate Filters P870 Fill Damping P871 Empty Damping

Page 59 Echo Proces

Page 60 System Menu Passcode Backup System Info Date & Time LED Colour Daylight Saving P921 Enable Code P925 ParameterBackup P926

Page 61 Device Comm

Menu System and Parameter Guide ... 113 Top Le

Page 62 Test Menu Simulation Hardware P980 Simulate P981 Increment P982 Rate P983 Start Level P984

Page 63 Chapter 6

Page 64 Note If you have already setup a common application, then there will be a number shown other than 0, and you will see messages showing what th

Page 65 The Quick

Page 66 Parameter Default Description P101 Transducer 2 = dB6 Type of transducer being used. P104 Measnt. Units 4 = feet Select units to be u

Page 67 The defaul

Page 68 Example 1 Level Monitoring with Alarms A vessel, containing a liquid that has a variation in level that is to be monitored, with a high level

Page 69 To program

Page 70 Example 2 Sump Control (pump down) A sump is typically used to temporarily hold water or effluent, and when the level reaches a specific

Page 71 To program

Velocity...

Page 72 Example 3 Reservoir Control (pump up) A reservoir is typically used to temporarily hold liquid, and when the level reaches a specific low poin

Page 73 To program

Page 74 Menu System and Parameter GuideMenu System and Parameter GuideMenu System and Parameter GuideMenu System and Parameter Guide This section

Page 75 Application

Page 76 Relays Menu Relay 1 P210 Type P211 Function P212 Alarm ID or Pump Group P214 Set 2 P213 Set 1 P215 Set 3 As Required

Page 77 Data Logs M

Page 78 Display Menu mA Output Menu Range Operation Setpoint Limits Trim Fail Safe P830 mA Out Range P831 mA Out Mode P834 Low Valu

Page 79 Compensatio

Page 80 Echo Processing Menu Xdr. 1 Status P900 Xdr. 1 Status P901 Echo Confidence P902

Page 81 System Menu

Page 1 Chapter 1

Page 82 Device Comm Menu RS232 Set Up RS485 Set Up (Optional) Remote Alarm If Comms. Type MODBUS If Comms. Type PROFIBUS P061 Comms

Page 83 Test Menu

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Page 85 Chapter 7

Page 86 Note If you have already setup a common application, then there will be a number shown other than 0, and you will see messages showing what th

Page 87 To set-up

Page 88 The Quick Setup Menu detailing the questions you will be asked, when setting up your Flow Oracle 160, via the Quick Setup is shown below. Quic

Page 89 Wait ….. Pa

Page 90 Parameter Default Description P823 Totaliser Multiplier 1= /1000 Sets the factor by which the calculated volume will be divided or multi

Page 91 For More Op