Almaco UNI-2 User manual

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USER MANUAL
MU 7095 EN B
UNI-2 ELECTRONIC CALCULATOR-INDICATOR DEVICE
For measuri g systems of liquids other tha water
B 2020/05/18
How to improve battery life,
Add menus Supervisor>Date format and
Supervisor>Maintenance>Reboot,
Functional changes and improvements
DSM SH
A 27/01/2020 Creation [PJV158] DSM SH
Issue Date Nature of modifications Written by Approved by
Document applicable for software 449+v1.00

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CONTENTS
1 PRESENTATION .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 General presentation ............................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Description ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Metrological features ............................................................................................................ 6
2 OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................................. 7
3 CONNECTED FEATURES AND SUPPLY OF THE UNI-2 ......................................................................... 7
3.1 Connected functions .............................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Power supply .........................................................................................................................
4 CONFIGURATION, SETTINGS AND CALIBRATION .............................................................................. 8
4.1 Configure the UNI-2 ...............................................................................................................
4.2 Set the UNI-2 ......................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Calibrate the UNI-2 ................................................................................................................ 9
5 USE THE UNI-2: USER MODE ...........................................................................................................
5.1 Menu Metering .................................................................................................................... 10
5.1.1 Measurement with UNI-2 ......................................................................................................................... 10
5.1.2 Measurement with UNI-2 AND MPLS ....................................................................................................... 11
5.1.3 Data recordin and volume reset ............................................................................................................. 12
5.1.4 Transfer measurement results and parameters ....................................................................................... 12
5.1.4.1 Transfer with the INSIDE app .......................................................................................................... 12
5.1.4.2 Transfer with CTD+ .......................................................................................................................... 12
5.1.5 Printin of a delivery ticket ....................................................................................................................... 12
5.1.5.1 Printin with the INSIDE app ........................................................................................................... 12
5.1.5.2 Printin with the CTD+ and the mobile printer kit .......................................................................... 12
5.1.5.3 Printin with MPLS .......................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Menu Connect ...................................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Menu Visualisa. .................................................................................................................... 13
5.3.1 Sub-menu Last Meas. ................................................................................................................................ 13
5.3.2 Sub-menu Totalizers ................................................................................................................................. 14
5.3.3 Sub-menu Memory ................................................................................................................................... 14
5.4 Menu Supervisor .................................................................................................................. 15
5.4.1 Sub-menu Calibration ............................................................................................................................... 15
5.4.2 Sub-menu Season...................................................................................................................................... 15
5.4.3 Sub-menu Parameters .............................................................................................................................. 16
5.4.4 Sub-menu Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 18
5.4.5 Sub-menu Lan ua e .................................................................................................................................. 19
5.4.6 Sub-menu Date format ............................................................................................................................. 19
5.5 Menu Interfaces ................................................................................................................... 19

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5.5.1 Sub-menu Bluetooth ................................................................................................................................. 19
5.5.2 Sub-menu Wi-Fi ......................................................................................................................................... 19
5.5.3 Sub-menu CTD+ ........................................................................................................................................ 20
5.6 List of alarms ........................................................................................................................ 20
6 CONFIGURE THE UNI-2: METROLOGICAL MODE ............................................................................. 22
6.1 Menu References .................................................................................................................. 22
6.2 Menu Config. ........................................................................................................................ 22
6.2.1 Sub-menu Scales ....................................................................................................................................... 22
6.2.2 Sub-menu Products ................................................................................................................................... 23
6.3 Menu Meas. System ............................................................................................................. 25
6.3.1 Sub-menu Coefficients .............................................................................................................................. 25
6.3.2 Sub-menu Flowrates ................................................................................................................................. 26
6.3.3 Sub-menu Volumes ................................................................................................................................... 26
6.3.4 Sub-menu Direction .................................................................................................................................. 27
6.3.5 Sub-menu Temperature ............................................................................................................................ 27
6.3.6 Sub-menu Sensors .................................................................................................................................... 28
6.3.7 Sub-menu Rcs thres. ................................................................................................................................. 28
6.3.8 Sub-menu Auto save ................................................................................................................................. 28
6.3.9 Sub-menu MPLS ........................................................................................................................................ 29
6.4 Menu Date time ................................................................................................................... 30
ANNEX ................................................................................................................................................. 31
RELATED DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 32

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1 PRESENTATION
1.1 General presentation
The ALMA UNI-2 electronic calculator-indicator is intended to be used as a part of measuring
systems for measurement of liquids other than water. Used alone it’s a non-interruptible
calculator belonging to accuracy classes 0.5 or 1. Associated to the MPLS device, it’s an
interruptible calculator. It can be associated to other devices.
It can be integrated into autonomous measuring systems, into measuring system mounted on
tank trucks or installed on a stationary loading terminal.
It can be installed directly on an ALMA ADRIANE turbine measuring device or in an
independent case. Then it is connected with a cable to an ALMA pulse emitter such as 2B00,
2H00 or 2HP0.
Associated to a pulse emitter and a kit VAF, the whole is a dye meter.
Units and scale intervals of volume and flowrate are set in METROLOGICAL MODE. The
volume displayed by the UNI-2 depends on the METROLOGICAL configuration. On the right
side of the display screen, the pictogram ‘Vm’ indicates a volume at temperature whereas the
pictogram ‘V15’, ‘V20’ or ‘Vb’ indicates a volume converted to the reference temperature
(15°C, 20°C...).
The UNI-2 can:
• Manage measuring operations. According to the flow direction, a measuring operation can
be a delivery or a loading (non-guaranteed volumes). The UNI-2 sums the volumes in
separate totalizers.
• Manage faults
• Measure quantities of products
• Communicate with an embedded computer or with a PC/tablet/portable device thanks to
the wireless connection
• When it is associated to an MPLS device:
 Control the process associated to the measuring system
 Preset the volume
 Command the pouring to stop when there is a significant failure
The optional functions are available:
• A wireless digital connection can be used to communicate with a CTD+ device. The
measuring results and parameters are transferred to a PC through USB cable. Warning:
The CTD+ is not an ATEX device, it must be used outside potentially explosive area
• The UNI-2 can be associated to a 3-wires Pt100 temperature sensor (example CT1001). In
that case, it shows volume in metering conditions or volume converted to the reference
temperature;
• The UNI-2 can be associated to one or two ALMA gas detectors type Honeywell
LLE105000 or DLA01
• The UNI-2 MPLS can be associated to a printer for delivery ticket printing

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1.2 Description
The UNI-2 has one display:
Meaning of the pictograms displayed in the upper right of the screen:
Bluetooth Wi-Fi GPS Battery
blinking steady blinking with
signal
strength
10
charge
level
OFF ON Connected OFF Disconnected Connected OFF ON
without
position
ON
position
OK
Charging Battery
is full
charged
NOTE 1: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections are exclusives.
NOTE 2: To save the battery charge, if the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection is released if it’s not
successful within two minutes. If the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection is successful, it remains
active for 10 minutes.
Flow
rate
Date and time
Product temperature
Volume unit
Volume
Volume indication:
- Vm: Volume in metering conditions
- V15 or V20 (according to the
chosen system): Volume converted
to the reference temperature
Name of the
product
Pictograms:
- Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
- GPS
- Battery
Display of the alarm

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The UNI-2 has five keys:
Lights the display during 10 seconds
For autonomous equipment, lighting is inhibited when Wi-Fi is enabled
MODIF
Normal mode: back to previous quantity
Metrological mode: increment the flashing figure when imputing a value or return
to previous menu
SELECT
Normal mode, metering off: select the menu
Normal mode, metering on: display the values (immediate flow, temperature)
Metrological mode: select the figure to be modified or select the menu
VALID
Normal mode: validate the selected menu or value
Metrological mode: validate the displayed value or the selected menu
In case of default: acknowledge the default
RESET
The key is active when the UNI-2 is autonomous. Reset the volume to zero and
record the data of the last measurement
Reset the display when entering data
1.3 Metrological features
The UNI-2 performs the functions that follows:
• It ensures the acquisition and processing of the pulses from different transductors.
• It calculates and displays volume or weight in metering conditions corrected by the
application with a correction factor determined during the calibration of the measuring
system.
• In some cases, this volume in metering conditions can be corrected depending on the
flowrate and/or the type of liquid measured.
• If required, it calculates and displays volume converted to base conditions. Volume is
calculated by taking into account the mean temperature of the liquid during metering. Using
a standard conversion formula, the conversion factor can be calculated according to
density in base conditions. Density is set manually prior to metering.
• If required, it calculates and displays the mean temperature of the liquid when it is
measured by a Pt100 temperature sensor.
• The indicating device is reset to zero manually or automatically.
• It memorizes and secures measurement information, which can be read from its user
interface.
• If the measuring system is interruptible, optionally the volume or weight to be delivered can
be preset.
• It registers accumulated weight or volumes in metering conditions, and if required, the
accumulated volumes in base conditions.
• The automatic update processing of the date and time in case of clock loss.
The UNI-2 has two operation levels: the USER mode for operating: measurement,
visualization, maintenance and the METROLOGICAL mode for the configuration of the device
by authorized personnel.

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2 OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS
The operating temperature of the UNI-2 is between -20°C and +50°C.
When it is not used, it’s better to close the UNI-2 cover.
The front face glass must be regularly cleaned for easy readability and better communication
with the CTD+.
Charge batteries outside potentially explosive area
Replace batteries outside potentially explosive area
Use the CTD+ outside potentially explosive area
3 CONNECTED FEATURES AND SUPPLY OF THE UNI-2
Autonomous equipment Stationary equipment
Charging
Between
100% and
40%
Between
40% and
10%
Less than
10%
Battery switch
open
Battery switch
close
Metering
On * On On Off On On
Wi
-
Fi
On On Off Off Off On
Bluetooth
On On On Off Off On
GPS
On On On Off Off On
* Charge batteries outside potentially explosive area
Wi-Fi cannot work with Bluetooth or GPS
The Wi-Fi network name and password cannot exceed 10 characters. The allowed
special characters are + and -
3.1 Connected functions
For stationary equipment, connectivity cannot be used if the battery-switch is open.
The wireless connection enables the UNI-2 to communicate with an embedded computer or
with a PC/tablet/portable device
The connected functions of the UNI-2 are:
• Incoming data flow processing
• Recovery of parameters
• Recovery of maintenance information
• Geo-tracking of each measurement, the instantaneous position of the UNI-2
• Recovery of the clock
Communication modules are listed below:
• Bluetooth Low Energy 4.1 or Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)

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They are used for outsourcing of measurement data and parameters of the UNI-2 for the
customer. The customer uses a local interface that can be one of his tools or a tool
supplied by ALMA. These features are exclusive.
• GPS. It is used to locate measurements and synchronize the clock again.
3.2 Power supply
The UNI-2 is powered by two rechargeable batteries. These internal batteries have a five
years lifetime. The UNI-2 operates with or without its charging module. It has at least one
week battery life.
For mobile equipment, use only the USB cable and the charging module ALMA Wireless
charger, supplied with the equipment.
Charge batteries outside potentially explosive area
For the stationary equipment installed on vehicles, use an external cable and the vehicle
power supply to charge the batteries.
To save battery life:
• The Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection are activated manually in the menu Interfaces of the
USER mode.
• Wi-Fi cannot work with Bluetooth or GPS
• For autonomous equipment, lighting is inhibited when Wi-Fi is enabled
• The communication modules are automatically switched to standby after a period of
inactivity.
• The GPS turns on automatically during measurements only
To set date and time, you can switch on the GPS manually to synchronize the clock again.
This operation lasts one minute and must be done outdoors. Turn of the GPS at the end of
synchronization (see Connect>Start GPS ).
4 CONFIGURATION, SETTINGS AND CALIBRATION
4.1 Configure the UNI-2
You must configure the UNI-2 during commissioning and sometimes during metrological
controls. Break the seals protecting the opening of the case, remove the four screws and
press the micro BP Metro. See below.
Then you enter the METROLOGICAL mode. Details are available in the section CONFIGURE
THE UNI-2: METROLOGICAL MODE.
ALMA Wireless charger

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NOTE: Only approved persons are permitted to remove the seal.
4.2 Set the UNI-2
You must set the UNI-2 before any operation. Then choose:
• Menu User>Connect to enable the possible external connections
• Menu User>Interfaces to set the active connections
4.3 Calibrate the UNI-2
To calibrate the UNI-2, choose the menu User>Supervisor>Calibration . To modify the coefficient,
remove the seal to switch in METROLOGICAL mode.
NOTE: Only approved persons are permitted to remove the seal.
5 USE THE UNI-2: USER MODE
Visualisa.
Connect
Metering
Supervisor
Interfaces
Available metering off
The displayed volume depends on the configuration set in METROLOGICAL mode. A pictogram at
the upper left of the screen, indicates Vm for volume at temperature, or V15/V20/Vb for a volume
converted to the reference temperature.
Micro BP Metro

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5.1 Menu Metering
5.1.1 Measurement with UNI-2
The manual recording sequence starts at the end of measurement by pressing RESET. The last measurement data is then
recorded and the volume is reset.
Choose product
...
0000000
SAVING
UNLE-LS 703
L
Press RESET to record the last
measurement and to reset the volume
GASOIL 0
L
UNLE-LS 0
L
Volume
...
6 L 703 L
...
Positive flow: unloading
Negative flow: loading
Volume
- - - - L
Volume
Volume
- - - - L
703 L
6 L
!! If detection of flow direction is activated !!
RESET
For the automatic recording sequence, the time-out is set in METROLOGICAL mode (menu Auto save )
At the beginning of measurement, appearance of flowrate resets the volume. The last measurement data is automatically
recorded at the end of measurement, at zero flow and when the time-out is up.
!! If detection of flow direction is activated !!
Flow SAVING 0000000
Appearance of flowrate resets the volume Volume
...
UNLE-LS 703L
6L703L
The record of the last
measurement is made at
the end of time-out
Time-out
...
Positive flow: unloading
Negative flow: loading
Volume
Volume
- - - -L
Volume
Volume
- - - -L
703L
6L
Choose product
...
GASOIL 0L
UNLE-LS 0L