APM 3DLinkPro User manual

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APM 3DLinkPro Product Information Manual © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights
reserved. Information in this document is subject to change ithout notice. APM Automation Solutions Ltd.,
APM 3DLevelScanner and APM 3DLinkPro are trademarks of APM Automation Solutions Ltd.
Table of Contents
1PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...................................................................................2
1.1 Principle Function....................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Area of Application..................................................................................................................................2
1.3 Operation..................................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Application Examples..............................................................................................................................2
2TYPE OVERVIEW................................................................................................4
3MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS ..............................................................................4
3.1 Installation position..................................................................................................................................4
4CONNECTING TO VOLTAGE SUPPLY..............................................................4
4.1 Preparing for Connection - Note on Safety Instructions .....................................................................5
4.2 Select Power Supply.................................................................................................................................5
4.3 Wiring Diagram .......................................................................................................................................5
4.4 Connecting Cable .....................................................................................................................................6
4.5 Connecting the Communication (4…20mA/HART) to the APM 3DLinkPro ....................................6
4.6 Connecting the RS-485 wires to the APM 3DLinkPro..........................................................................6
4.7 Connecting the outputs of the APM 3DLinkPro back to the APM 3DLevelScanner.........................7
5OPERATION OVERVIEW....................................................................................8
5.1 Getting connected and Parameter adjustment with 3DLevel Manger................................................8
5.2 Disconnecting............................................................................................................................................9
6TECHNICAL DATA............................................................................................10
7DIMENSIONS.....................................................................................................10
8PRODUCT CODE...............................................................................................11

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1Product Description
1.1 Principle Function
The APM 3DLinkPro is used for easy bi-directional transfer of data
bet een the APM 3DLevelScanner and a remote computer/system
Such data can be 4…20 mA signals, HART commands or proprietary
data for different purposes such as soft are upgrades.
1.2 Area of Application
An easy and reliable standard GSM connection (using standard GSM
frequencies) is available by using regular SIM cards for the
APM 3DLinkPro connection.
The APM 3DLinkPro is often used:
1. Where iring of a signal cable from the sensor to a processing
unit is not possible or too complex
2. When customers require a very high degree of service, such
connectivity allo s the supplier connect to the designated unit
and provide the necessary service henever necessary.
3. When customers ish to upgrade the unit, for example from
"APM 3DLevelScanner S" to "APM 3DLevelScanner M".
There is no limit to the range of the unit and properly authorized
personnel can access the product from any location in the orld
here standard GSM communications exist.
1.3 Operation
The adjustment of parameters can be carried out for the instrument
via a Windo s-based PC ( ith the appropriate version of the APM
3DLevel Manager soft are installed). A GSM modem (EZ10 GSM
modem), GSM antenna, po er supply, and a USB to RS-232
converter to connect to the PC are required.
1.4 Application E amples
1. Overcoming obstacles
The APM 3DLinkPro can be used to overcome extremely
difficult obstacles such as roads or rivers. The direct iring of a
signal cable ould be too complex and in some cases even
impossible if appropriate approvals are not granted.

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2. Mobile plant components
Moving conveyor belts and mobile ork zones are ideal
applications for the APM 3DLinkPro.
3. Changing requests of the customers
The APM 3DLinkPro can be used hen customers ish to
upgrade a standard unit such as the "APM 3DLevelScanner S"
to the more accurate "APM 3DLevelScanner M". When using
the APM 3DLinkPro it is only a matter of deciding to upgrade –
the process itself only requires a click of a button and the unit
has been upgraded.
4. Highly-demanding customer service requests
The APM 3DLinkPro can play a critical role in applications
here customer requests are made practically in real-time, or
hen a service engineer ould other ise need to be sent to a
remote location. Using the APM 3DLinkPro the service engineer
can immediately ( ith the right pass ords) access the unit
from his office and provide on-the-spot service support for the
customer.

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2Type Overview
Operating Voltage: 10-30V
Signal Input: 4…20mA/HART/RS-485
Signal Output: Standard GSM data link
Indication and Adjustment: APM 3DLevel Manager Soft are
Mounting possibilities: Wall Mounting
3Mounting Instructions
3.1 Installation position
Select an installation position that can be easily reached for
mounting and connecting. Wiring instructions are also located on a
label on the inside of the unit’s front cover.
The product is designed for all mounting. By means of the
supplied adjusting plugs, the instrument can be easily and quickly
attached to any all or ceiling surface.
4Connecting to voltage supply

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4.1 Preparing for Connection -
Note on Safety Instructions
Al ays keep in mind the follo ing safety instructions:
•Connect only in the complete absence of line voltage
•If over voltage surges are expected , then over-voltage arresters
should be installed
Take note of safety instructions for Ex applications:
In hazardous areas you should observe appropriate regulations,
acquire the necessary approvals and permits for the sensors and
po er supply units.
4.2 Select Power Supply
If the APM 3DLinkPro is being installed after the APM
3DLevelScanner unit has been installed or along ith it and next to
it then the voltage line to the APM 3DLevelScanner can be used to
"feed" the APM 3DLinkPro as they have exactly the same limitation
on the input Po er supply
You can find detailed information on the po er supply in chapter
"Technical Data" in the "Supplement".
4.3 Wiring Diagram

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4.4 Connecting Cable
The APM 3DLinkPro po er supply is connected ith standard cable
according to national installation standards. An outer cable
diameter of 5…9 mm ensures the seal effect of the cable entry. If
electromagnetic interference is expected, e recommend the use of
screened cable for the signal lines.
Proceed as follo s to connect cable to the po er supply:
1. Loosen the four scre s of the housing ith a scre driver
2. Remove the housing cover
3. Unscre the po er supply lines from the left green connector
of the 3DLevelScnner
4. Remove the cable from the 3DLeveScanner through the gland
5. Insert the cable through the left gland of the 3DLinkPro
6. Open the terminals ith a scre driver
7. Connect the ires to sockets "1" and "2" according to the
diagram. Take note of the polarity.
8. Close the terminals
9. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry. The seal ring
must completely encircle the cable
10. Scre the housing cover back on
11. If the cable is screened please follo the procedure in the
"cable screening and grounding" paragraph
12. Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry. The seal ring
must completely encircle the cable
The electrical connection is finished.
4.5 Connecting the Communication
(4…20mA/HART) to the APM 3DLinkPro
1. Unscre the communication lines (2W of 4…20mA/HART) from
the left green connector of the 3DLevelScnner.
2. Remove the cable from the 3DLeveScanner through the gland
3. Insert the cable through the left gland of the APM 3DLinkPro
4. Connect the ires to sockets "3" and "4" according to the
iring diagram, above.
4.6 Connecting the RS-485 wires to the APM
3DLinkPro
Connect t o ires to sockets "11" and "12" according to the
diagram belo .

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4.7 Connecting the outputs of the APM
3DLinkPro back to the APM 3DLevelScanner
Connect t o ires to sockets "7" and "8” for the po er supply of
the APM 3DLevelScanner and t o ires to sockets "9" and "10" for
the 4…20mA/HART communication of the APM 3DLevelScanner
according to the diagram belo .

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5Operation Overview
5.1 Getting connected and Parameter
adjustment with 3DLevel Manger
The APM 3DLinkPro does not need to be adjusted.
The APM 3DLevelScanner can be adjusted using the APM 3DLinkPro
by a indo s PC running APM 3DLevel Manager soft are
connected to a local GSM unit.
To get connected to an APM 3DLevelScanner that is connected to
an APM 3DLinkPro:
•Open the 3DLevel Manager Soft are. (The most up-to-date
basic APM 3DLevel Manger soft are may be do nloaded free-
of-charge from our homepage .apm-solutions.com).
•On the drop-do n Device menu select > Manually Connect
(see belo ):
After selecting Manually Connect, a indo ill appear. Execute
the steps belo :

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1. Choose the COM port of the computer to hich the
GSM is connected
2. Check the box "Use Modem"
3. Enter the number of the SIM card in the APM 3DLinkPro
(the GSM box connected to the electronic card)
4. Press "Connect" button
5. The soft are should connect to the device via GSM modem.
You are no connected to the APM 3DLevelScanner using the APM
3DLinkPro and can fully control it, change the unit’s parameters,
upgrade soft are versions in the APM 3DLevelScanner and read-
out log files and other types of requested parameters.
5.2 Disconnecting
Press the Disconnect button in the APM 3DLevelManager to end
communication session.