Alemite 340074-A User manual

SER 340074-A
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Alemite, LLC
167 Roweland Drive, Johnson City, Tennessee 37601
www.alemite.com
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Service Guide
Tank Monitor System
670863
340074-A
340074-B
340075-5
340075-15
340075-25
Description
The tank monitor system measures and
records the fluid level of up to 16 tanks per
Controller. Each system consists of one or more
Controllers and Probe(s). See Figure 1.
Each Controller includes a:
•9VdcTransformer
• RS232 Serial Cable (see Table 1)
•CD-ROM
WARNING
Do not use with flammable liquids
or petroleum-based fluids that produce
explosive vapors.
Personal injury or death can occur due to
fire or explosion.
The system’s Probe is compatible with non-
flammable petroleum-based fluids, synthetic
oils, and anti-freeze. The probe operates by
sensing pressure from the fluid above it. The
Controller scans each Probe sequentially to
provide power and collect pressure data. The
Controller converts the pressure data to the height
of the fluid remaining in the tank.
Customer-Supplied PC(s)
A Windows-based personal computer (PC) is
used to communicate with the Controller for data
uploads and downloads. This PC can be
connected either with the RS232 Serial Cable or
by way of a modem. Additional PC’s can also be
modem connected.
Model Description
340074-A Controller - 8 Channel *
340074-B Controller - 16 Channel *
340075-5 Probe - 5 ft. (1.5 m) Max. Tank Height
340075-15 Probe - 15 ft. (4.6 m) Max. Tank Height
340075-25 Probe - 25 ft. (7.6 m) Max. Tank Height
* Includes 9 Vdc Transformer, RS232 Serial Cable, and CD-ROM
Figure 1 Tank Monitor System Components
Accuracy
Transformer RS232 Serial Cable
Input Output Cable Length Connections Length
Feet Meters Feet Meters
± 1 % of Probe Length 120 Vac, 60 Hz 11 Watt 9 Vdc 500 mA 6 1.83 Modular Plug DB 9-Pin 12 3.66
Table 1 Tank Monitor System Specifications
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List of Illustrations
Table of Contents
Section Title Page
Description................................................................... 1
Prior to Installation ...................................................... 4
Hardware Installation................................................... 4
Locate and Drill the Cable Holes.................................4
Controller Mounting....................................................4
Drill the Case .........................................................4
Install the Circuit Board.........................................4
Wiring the Components...............................................5
Probe ......................................................................5
Controller...............................................................5
Personal Computer.................................................6
Complete the Hardware Installation............................6
Software Installation .................................................... 7
BigView Main Window (Password Screen)................7
BigView Main Window (Status Screen) .....................7
Admistrator Window...................................................7
Configuration Screen...................................................8
Device Setup Screen....................................................9
Site Tab........................................................................9
Data Tab.......................................................................9
Data Tab (Continued)................................................10
Section Title Page
System Setup.............................................................. 11
Overview...................................................................11
Software ....................................................................11
Monitoring the System ...............................................12
BigView Main Window (Status Screen)...................12
View Recorded Levels Graphically..........................12
View Recorded Levels Numerically.........................13
View Stations from Previous Days...........................13
Revising the System ...................................................14
Add a Station.............................................................14
Delete a Station .........................................................14
Change a Configuration Screen Parameter ...............14
Change a Device Setup Screen Parameter ................14
Purge the Controller ...................................................14
Frequently Asked Questions.......................................15
Error Messages...........................................................16
Figure Title Page
Tank Monitor System Components .............................. 1
Tank Monitor System - Typical Installation ................. 3
Strain-Relief Liquid-Tight Cable Grips........................ 4
Probe Power Cable Connection to Terminal Block T1
and Transformer Connection................................... 5
Direct and Modem Connections to Phone Jacks
and Jumper Connection to Twin Terminals............. 6
RS232 Serial Cable Schematic..................................... 6
Bigview Main Window Password Screen..................... 7
Bigview Main Window Status Screen
(Direct Selected from Connect Drop-Down Menu). 7
Administrator Window Screen ..................................... 7
Figure Title Page
Configuration Screen....................................................8
Device Setup Screen (Site Tab).....................................9
Device Setup Screen (Data Tab) ...................................9
Bigview Main Window Status Screen
(with Warnings - Typical)......................................12
Station Viewer Screen - Typical..................................12
View Data Window Screen - Typical ..........................13
File Browser Screen - Typical.....................................13

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Figure 2 Tank Monitor System - Typical Installation

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Prior to Installation
Additional customer-supplied equipment is required to
complete the installation process. These components are:
• 3-wire cable (see Figure 2)
• Strain-relief liquid-tight cable grips (see Figure 3)
• Phone Cord (for modem connected PC)
• Personal computer
The minimum PC Requirements are:
• IBM compatible with a Pentium 1 or later processor
• Windows 98, 2000, or XP Pro Operating System
• 64 MB of RAM for Windows 98
• 128 MB of Ram for Windows 2000 and XP Pro
• 4.5 MB of free hard disk space for program and text
files
• 10 MB of free hard disk space for data files *
•CDROMdrive
• Serial port or USB/Serial Adapter
• 2400 baud or faster modem (for modem connection)
* The actual storage space required is dependent upon
the number of tanks monitored, the frequency of level
readings, and the amount of historical data retained.
Hardware Installation
Locate and Drill the Cable Holes
1. Loosen the four screws that secure the cover of the
Controller to the case.
• Remove the Cover.
CAUTION
Make sure no static electricity transfers to the cir-
cuit board during removal. Damage to components
can occur.
2. Remove the screws that secure the circuit board to the
case.
• Remove the board from the case.
CAUTION
Locate the cable holes in the bottom of the Con-
troller’s case. This aids in the prevention of mois-
ture entry.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to leave sufficient
space between the holes to tighten the lock-
nuts.
3. Drill the proper size hole(s) for the cable grips or
conduit fittings in the bottom of the Controller’s case.
Strain-relief liquid-tight cable grips can be used for
probe cable(s). See Figure 3.
Controller Mounting
If the Controller is required to mount to a wall, there
are two options:
• Use the existing cover screw holes
• Drill holes into the back of the case
Drill the Case (Option)
Locate the four recessed circular areas at the corners of
the case. Mount with customer-supplied screws.
IMPORTANT: Cover each screw with the
included protective caps to ensure a water-
proof seal.
Install the Circuit Board
CAUTION
Make sure no static electricity transfers to the cir-
cuit board during installation. Damage to compo-
nents can occur.
4. Install the screws that secure the circuit board to the
case.
• Do not over-tighten the screws.
Figure 3 Strain-Relief Liquid-Tight Cable Grips
Cable Grip Mounting Hole Size
Part Number Description Inch mm
339009 Single 0.61 15.5
339010 Quad 0.91 23

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Wiring the Components
Probe
The recommended 3-wire cable is shown in Figure 2.
IMPORTANT: The Probe must lay flat on the
bottom of the tank to function properly. The
Probe must also be submerged in fluid for
proper calibration.
1. Lower the Probe’s sensor into the tank's bung opening.
• Make sure the sensor rests horizontally on the
bottom.
2. Screw the Probe’s bung adapter into the tank’s bung
fitting.
• Tighten the bung adapter securely.
3. Remove the Probe’s conduit cover to expose the wires.
IMPORTANT: Record the wire color rela-
tionship between the 3-wire cable and the
Probe’s wires. Make sure to follow this color
relationship for each Probe.
4. Attach the customer-supplied cable to the Probe’s
wires securely.
5. Secure the conduit cover to the Probe.
Controller
Probe Cable Connection
IMPORTANT: Match the colors of the Probe
wires to the color code below the terminal
block.
Attach each Probe’s cable wires to the Controller’s
terminal block starting at T1as illustrated in Figure 4.
Transformer
IMPORTANT: Make sure to connect the wire
with the white stripe to the positive terminal.
1. Attach the Transformer wires to the Controller’s
terminal block as illustrated in Figure 4.
2. Plug the Transformer into a 120 Vac power source.
• A green LED above the battery illuminates and
green LED’s above the Probe’s terminal block
illuminate in sequence for each Probe.
Figure 4 Probe Power Cable Connection to Terminal Block T1 and Transformer Connection

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Personal Computer
Direct Connection
1. Insert the RS232 Serial Cable’s modular phone plug into
the Controller’s phone jack marked PC Direct.
• See Figure 5.
2. Plug the DB 9-pin serial connector into the computer’s
serial port.
NOTE: Install a USB/Serial adapter if the com-
puter does not have a serial port. Iogear model
GUC232-A or equivalent is recommended.
Should additional cable be required, the total length should
not exceed 50 feet (15.2 m). See Figure 6 for schematic.
Modem Connection
1. Plug one end of a phone cord into the Controller’s phone
jack marked Phone Line.
• See Figure 5.
2. Plug the other end into a telephone wall jack.
3. Install a phone cord from the computer’s modem to a
telephone wall jack.
Jumper
Remove the Jumper from its single terminal post storage
location and reinstall onto both terminal posts. See Figure 5.
This activates the battery used to power the memory should
a power outage occur.
Complete the Hardware Installation
Secure the Controller’s cover to the case.
• Do not over-tighten the screws.
Figure 5 Direct and Modem Connections to Phone Jacks and Jumper Connection to Twin Terminals
Figure 6 RS232 Serial Cable Schematic

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From the computer’s desktop:
1. Select the Alemite logo icon.
•The
Bigview Main Window (Password Screen) appears.
• See Figure 7.
Bigview Main Window (Password Screen)
Password Key Pad
2. Enter the default password 1234 using the on-screen
keypad.
• Make sure each button highlights with a outline.
Should an error in sequence occur, select the Clear button.
3. Select the Alemite logo.
•The
Bigview Main Window (Status Screen) appears.
Bigview Main Window (Status Screen)
Connect
4. Select Direct or Modem, as appropriate, from the Connect
drop-down menu.
• See Figure 8.
Port
5. Select the COMmunications port used for the connection
from the Port drop-down menu.
Baud
6. Select 19200 from the Baud drop-down menu.
Select 9600 for modem connection when experiencing
problems at the higher baud rate.
IMPORTANT: Save this data (see step 7).
Option
7. Select Save from the Option drop-down menu.
• This enables the parameter settings to be saved to the
computer.
8. Select Administrator from the Option drop-down menu.
•The
Administrator Window appears.
•See
Figure 9.
Administrator Window
9. Enter the default password 12345678 in the Administrator
Password field.
10. Select OK and the Configuration screen appears.
• See Figure 10.
Figure 7 Bigview Main Window Password Screen
Figure 8 Bigview Main Window Status Screen
(Direct Selected from Connect Drop-Down Menu)
Software Installation
IMPORTANT: If previously installed, remove this software from the computer’s hard drive. Use the applica-
tion file entitled Uninstall. The default location is C:/Program Files/BigView.
Insert the CD-ROM into the proper drive in the computer. Complete each of the pop-up windows. Once complete, a
shortcut is automatically placed onto the computer’s desktop.
Figure 9 Administrator Window

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Configuration Screen
Administrator Password and Viewer Password
11. Highlight the asterisks within the field and enter a new
password in each field as desired.
•PresstheEnter key after the completion of each field.
NOTE: The Administrator Password is required to
access the Configuration and Device Setup screens
The Viewer Password is required to access the Big-
view Main Window. See Figure 7.
Modem Setup (for modem connection)
The default modem string AT&F&D2V1Q0E0S0=0&C1
supports several modems including US Robotics model USR5699B,
Intel model 537EPV9xBFPCI, and Lucent model Win.56k. Should
the computer’s modem not operate with this default string:
12. Enter the computer’s modem string.
• Refer to the manufacturer’s documentation.
13. Press the Enter key.
• The field highlights in yellow.
Total Stations (Controllers)
14. Enter the number of stations*.
15. Press the Enter key.
• The field highlights in yellow.
Station Number
16. Select the station number from the drop-down button.
Station Name
17. Enter a unique name for the station.
18. Press the Enter key.
• The field highlights in yellow.
Phone Number (for modem connection)
19. Enter the phone number (area code can be required) of the
phone line connected to the Controller.
20. Press the Enter key.
• The field highlights in yellow.
Start Date (yyyy/mm/dd)
21. Enter the date (year/month/day) to start the monitoring process.
22. Press the Enter key
• The field highlights in yellow.
Start Time (hh:mm)
23. Enter the time of day [in military format, (9 P.M. is entered as
21:00)] required to start the monitoring process.
24. Press the Enter key.
• The field highlights in yellow.
* See step 33 for additional information.
Interval (hh:mm)
25. Enter the desired time interval (in hours and
minutes) between level reading collections.
IMPORTANT: The maximum num-
ber of readings saved by the system
in one day is 48.
26. Press the Enter key.
• The field highlights in yellow.
27. Repeat steps 16 through 26 for each
additional station.
28. Click the Save button.
• All data is saved to the computer.
•The
Bigview Main Window (Status
Screen) appears.
•See
Figure 8.
29. Select Administrator from the Option drop-
down menu.
•The
Administrator Window appears.
•See
Figure 9.
30. Enter the password.
31. Select the drop-down button and highlight
Device Setup.
32. Select the OK button.
•The
Device Setup screen appears.
•See
Figure 11.
Figure 10 Configuration Screen

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Device Setup Screen
Station
33. Select the drop-down button in the upper left-hand corner of
the screen and highlight the station required to assign data.
IMPORTANT: The Total Stations entered on the
Configuration screen (see Figure 10) determine the
stations that display in this drop-down menu.
When there are multiple stations in the system, each
station must have a different station number. These
station numbers must differ, even if programmed by
separate computers.
NOTE: Select All from the Select drop-down menu.
This is an alternate method that check marks the
check boxes for the fields that require data entry.
If Select / All is not used, make sure to press the
Enter key after the completion of each field.
Site Tab
Device Reset
CAUTION
Selecting this field can result in the loss of data
entered to all fields on the Device Setup screens.
Ignore this field at this time. Refer to the section entitled
Purge the Controller on Page 14 for details.
Device Password
Technical service personnel use this password to
troubleshoot the system. Do not change the password.
Set the Time and Date
34. Enter the current time [in military format, (9 P.M. is entered
as 21:00)] and date in the format shown. This time and date
sets the Controller’s clock*.
Owner’s Name, Address
35. Enter your business data.
Phone Number
36. Enter the phone number of the phone line connected to the
PC’s modem. The Controller calls this number if a future
call-back feature is added.
Time to Save (0-24)
Leave the default value of 4. This field is not currently used.
37. Select the Data tab on the Device Setup screen.
•See
Figure 12.
* Complete these fields just prior to a Download (step 52).
This ensures the most accurate time stamp.
Data Tab
# of Tanks
38. Enter the number of tanks in the chosen station.
39. Press the Enter key.
• The field highlights in yellow.
Sensor/Tank
40. Select the drop-down menu and highlight the
number of the current tank to enter data.
Tank Shape
41. Select the drop-down menu and highlight the
shape of the tank.
Unit of Height and Volume
42. Select the drop-down menu to change the units as
required.
Sensor Coefficient 1 and 2
43. Enter the COEF 1and COEF 2values displayed
on the conduit elbow of the Probe. See Figure 1.
44. Press the Enter key for each field
• The field highlights in yellow.
Figure 11 Device Setup Screen (Site Tab)
Figure 12 Device Setup Screen (Data Tab)

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Tank Length, Width, and Height
45. Enter the values for the chosen unit of measure.
46. Press the Enter key after the completion of each field.
• The field highlights in yellow.
Product Type
47. Select the drop-down menu and highlight the type of
product in the tank.
NOTE: The open field below is user-
defined.
48. Press the Enter key.
• The field highlights in yellow.
Specific Gravity
49. Enter the specific gravity of the product*.
The default Specific Gravities are approximate values.
Entering the product's actual Specific Gravity will result in
a more accurate tank level reading.
50. Press the Enter key.
• The field highlights in yellow.
51. Repeat steps 40 through 50 for each tank in the station.
IMPORTANT: Save this data (see step 52).
52. Select Download from the File drop-down menu.
• The green field entitled Status None turns red and
reads Downloading**.
Once complete, the green field entitled Status None
reappears indicating the data has been stored to the
Controller and the computer.
* Use the following formula to convert API gravity to
specific gravity.
** If an error message displays, refer to the chart
entitled Error Messages on Page 16 for details. After the
initial error message, the message Setup Error can appear.
This can take approximately 3 minutes.
Data Tab (Continued)
Measured Height, Low Level, and High Level
IMPORTANT: Fluid must be in the tank for
the Probe to function properly.
53. Enter the height of the fluid currently in the tank.
Also, enter heights for low- and high-level if a warning
on the Bigview Main Window (Status Screen) is desired.
The lowest value the software will read is 0.0001.
If desired, enter a zero (0) to disable the low- and high-
level warnings.
54. Press the Enter key after the completion of each field.
• Each field highlights in yellow.
55. Repeat steps 53 and 54 for each tank in each station.
IMPORTANT: Save this data to the Control-
ler and the computer (see step 56).
56. Select Download from the File drop-down menu.
• The green field entitled Status None turns red and
reads Downloading**.
Once complete, the green field entitled Status None
reappears indicating the data has been stored to the
Controller and the computer.
57. Repeat steps 33 through 56 for each station.
58. Close the Device Setup screen.
• Select the X in the upper right-hand corner or select
Exit from the File drop-down menu.
59. Close the Administrator Window.
• Select the X in the upper right-hand corner.
Specific Gravity = 141.5
API gravity + 131.5