FlowLine EchoPod DL14 Series User manual

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Model: DL14-(XX)
EchoPod®
Quick Start
QS300210 Rev.B
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Made in USA
Warranty
Flowline warrants to the original purchaser of its products that such products will be
free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service in
accordance with instructions furnished by Flowline for a period, which is equal to the
shorter of one year from the date of purchase of such products or two years from the
date of manufacture of such products. Flowline's obligation under this warranty is
solely and exclusively limited to the repair or replacement, at Flowline's option, of the
products or components, which Flowline's examination determines to its satisfaction to
be defective in material or workmanship within the warranty period. Flowline must be
notified pursuant to the instructions below of any claim under this warranty within thirty
(30) days of any claimed lack of conformity of the product. Any product repaired or
replaced under this warranty will be warranted only for the remainder of the original
warranty period.
Returns
Products cannot be returned to Flowline without Flowline's prior authorization. To
return a product that is thought to be defective, go to www.flowline.com, and submit a
customer return (MRA) request form and follow the instructions therein. All warranty
and non-warranty product returns to Flowline must be shipped prepaid and insured.
Flowline will not be responsible for any products lost or damaged in shipment.
Limitations
This warranty does not apply to products which: 1) are beyond the warranty period or
are products for which the original purchaser does not follow the warranty procedures
outlined above; 2) have been subjected to electrical, mechanical or chemical damage
due to improper, accidental or negligent use; 3) have been modified or altered; 4)
anyone other than service personnel authorized by Flowline have attempted to repair;
5) have been involved in accidents or natural disasters; or 6) are damaged during
return shipment to Flowline. Flowline reserves the right to unilaterally waive this
warranty and dispose of any product returned to Flowline where: 1) there is evidence
of a potentially hazardous material present with the product; or 2) the product has
remained unclaimed at Flowline for more than 30 days after Flowline has dutifully
requested disposition. This warranty contains the sole express warranty made by
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warranty is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such finding will not
invalidate any other provision of this warranty.
Technical Support
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support, go to www.flowline.com.
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Thank you for purchasing the EchoPod®(DL14). This general purpose ultrasonic
sensor provides non-contact detection with 4 SPST 60 VA 1A relays powered by the
4-20 mA loop. This Quick Start includes everything you’ll need to get the EchoPod®
up and running. For complete information, please refer to EchoPod®documentation
located at www.flowline.com.
Components
Depending on how the EchoPod®was shipped to you, you may or may not have the
components shown below. All three components, including the EchoPod®, USB Fob,
and Viton®gasket are required to configure and install the EchoPod®. If you need any
additional components, you can order them directly from your local Flowline
distributor.
General notes for electrical connections, usage and safety:
Where personal safety or significant property damage can occur due to a
spill, the installation must have a redundant backup safety system installed
Wiring should always be completed by a licensed electrician
Supply voltage should never exceed 28 VDC
Always use stepper relays between the sensor and external loads. For DC
circuits use a catch diode such as 1N4148, as shown above.
Protect the sensor from excessive electrical spikes by isolating the power,
whenever possible
The sensor materials must be chemically compatible with the liquids to be
measured
Design a fail-safe system for possible sensor and/or power failure
Never use the sensor in environments classified as Hazardous
Welcome to the DL14 Quick Start
The DL14 Quick Start is meant to show some of the more common setup
solutions to getting the DL14 up and running quickly. If you run into an issue
that is not addressed here or wish to install or set up with a non-standard
configuration, please address the DL14 Manual or refer to the Flowline website
at www.flowline.com.
Typical Wiring Diagram
Your WebCal Wiring Diagram may vary.
EchoPod®
DL14-0
DL14-1
USB Fob
LI99-1001
Viton®gasket
204038

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Wiring the EchoPod®
After mounting the EchoPod®, make the necessary electrical connections. A wiring
diagram with specific recommendations for the sensor’s configuration can be printed
from the WebCal program. A typical wiring diagram is shown on the next page.
Red and Black leads are for connection to a 24 VDC power supply or to a 4-20 mA
loop power source. The red and black wires can be extended more than 1000 feet
using 22 gauge or larger wire, however do not extend the green and white wires.
White and Green leads are reserved for use with WebCal and should not be
connected during usage in the application. These wires should not be connected to
WebCal while power is supplied from any source other than the LI99 FOB.
Never allow the white or green wires to touch any power supply.
Blue, Orange, Yellow and Purple wires are the relay contacts (normally open) from
each of the relays respectively.
The Brown wire is the common for all of the relays.
Configuring the EchoPod®
Configuration of your EchoPod®should be performed prior to mounting, since it
requires connection to your PC.
Step 1: Install the WebCal Software
Download WebCal from www.flowline.com onto a PC with the following minimum
specifications:
Windows®2000/XP/Vista/7, 10 MB storage space, 256 MB RAM, 1 USB 2.0 port
Double-click the WebCal icon to install before proceeding to Step 2. You must have
an active Internet connection to install WebCal, as it will automatically verify driver
updates.
Step 2: Connect the USB Fob
NOTE: Do not connect the Fob until after you’ve installed WebCal.
The EchoPod®communicates to its configuration software through the USB Fob.
Prior to connecting the Fob, ensure that all external power is disconnected from the
EchoPod®as power is provided through the PC’s USB 2.0 port. Do not use a cable
connecting the EchoPod®to the Fob any longer than 15 feet.
1) Connect the red, green, white,
and black wires from the EchoPod®
to the corresponding colored
terminals on the Fob (as shown in
the diagram).
2) Tighten the terminal screws with a
slotted screwdriver.
3) Plug the Fob into your PC’s USB
port.

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Step 3: Configure through WebCal
These instructions will walk you through configuration of the EchoPod®through
WebCal. For more information, click the WebCal HELP button in the lower right
corner or anywhere on the WebCal screen or refer to the EchoPod®Manual
found at www.flowline.com.
Using a Standpipe
A standpipe may be used to dampen turbulence, separate surface foam from the
point of measurement or increase performance in heavy vapor. Select a 3” pipe
(a 2” pipe is usable, but the minimum) and attach the EchoPod®with a coupling
and reducer bushing. The pipe length should run the measurement span and the
bottom of the pipe should remain submerged at all times to prevent foam from
entering the pipe. Cut the bottom end of the pipe at 45° and drill a 1/4” pressure
equalization hole high in the dead band. The pumps should not drive liquid past
the open end of the standpipe which causes the liquid in the pipe to become
turbulent.
WebCal Configuration Screen
Mounting with a Standpipe

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Configuration Settings
Mounting the EchoPod®
The EchoPod®should always be mounted perpendicular to the liquid surface and
installed using the provided Viton®mounting gasket. Always use fittings, with thin wall
mounting structures that isolate the transducer. This will provide the best performance
over the lifetime of the product.
The preferred mounting fitting for the EchoPod®DL14 is the reducer bushing LM52-
1400 (2” thread x 1” thread). Further mounting products and solutions can be found
on the Flowline website at www.flowline.com/fittings.php. An instructional video on
mounting ultrasonic level measurement technology is also available on the website.
For installations in existing 2” fittings:
Use LM52-1400 2” thread x 1” thread adapter. (An adapter with
an air gap around the 1 inch threads as shown is
recommended)
For installations in plastic tanks:
1) Use a Bulkhead fitting LM52-1890 1” Bulkhead fitting,
2) Use a Bulkhead fitting LM52-2890 in combination with
LM52-1400 or,
3) Weld a plastic 1” half coupler to tank top.
For installations in metal tanks:
1) Use the recommended bulkhead fittings as shown above
or a LM52-1850 1” Flange. The flange fitting must have a
riser for the threaded section. Drilling and tapping a blind
flange is not recommended.
2) While installations directly into a 1”metal fitting are
not recommended, acceptable results may be obtained
if the 1” fitting is a half coupling in form and the outer
diameter of the coupler is tightly wrapped in vinyl tape to
dampen vibrations.
For installations in open tanks and sumps:
1) Use Flowline's LM50-1001-1 side mount bracket,
which includes a 2" x 1" thread reducer bushing.
Using the drop-down menus on the left of the WebCal screen, set the configuration
for your application requirements. When a selection does not apply to your
application, “Not Applicable” will appear in the drop-down. Make sure all drop-downs
are set appropriately for your application before moving to the Tank Level section.
NOTE: If you would like to start over, click the
Clear Screen button on the right.
Enter the appropriate tank level set points for your application.
Tank Level Settings
Units. Display measurements in inches or
centimeters.
Sensor Height. Distance measured from the
bottom of the empty tank to the bottom of the
transducer. Under factory configuration, this
becomes the 4 mA set point.
Fill Height. Distance measured from the
bottom of the empty tank to the maximum fill
height within the tank. Under factory
configuration, this becomes the 20 mA set
point.
Relay Set Points. Distance measured from
the bottom of the empty tank to each relay set
point.

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Finalize Settings
The options on the right of the WebCal screen to finalize the
configuration.
The Advanced button is used for options available when setting up the sensor with
special, non-standard features. Many of these features are available for specific
applications that may change from time to time. Consult WebCal's HELP file for the
latest information on the use of any of these features.
The more commonly used Advanced features are the Invert Relay and Increase
Output Filtering described below.
Before configuration can be completed:
You must click the Write to Unit button to save the settings to the unit.
Then, click Wiring Diagram for a hard copy of the EchoPod’s settings.
Finally, enter the file name under which you wish to save the configuration
file and click Save Config File.
Configuration is now complete.
Disconnect the USB Fob before continuing to the next step: Mounting the EchoPod®.
For updates to WebCal, or to make sure you’re using the most up-to-date version
available, click the Update tab on the top of the WebCal screen.
Write to Unit. Send your configuration into
EchoPod®.
Wiring Diagram. Open PDF wiring
schematic of your configuration.
Advanced. Configure advanced settings.
Read the section below on advanced setting
options
Factory Config. Return EchoPod®to the
original factory configuration.
Clear Screen. Clears the screen of
configuration settings.
Config File. Name, save, open or print your
configuration for later use.
Advanced Settings
Increase Output Filtering. Select
this radio button to add additional
filtering to the 4-20 mA output.
Decrease Output Filtering.
Select this radio button to remove
all output filtering on the 4-20 mA
output.
Invert Relays. To invert the relay
settings from normally open to
normally closed, select this radio
button.
Do not Invert Failsafe. If you
invert the relays but do NOT wish
to invert the failsafe setting, select
this radio button.