FlowLine EchoPod DL14 Series User manual

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MN300210 Ver: 3.0
© 2007 Flowline, Inc.
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Made In USA
Model: DL14-(XX)
Manual
EchoPod®
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Thank you for purchasing Flowline’s new innovative small tank solution.
EchoPod is a general purpose sensor that combines switch, controller and
transmitter capabilities for small tanks 49.2” (1.25 m) or less. Flowline would
like to thank you for your business and continue to do your level best!
Components
EchoPod is offered in three different models. Depending on the model pur-
chased, you may or may not have been shipped all the components shown
below. You do however, need an EchoPod, USB® Fob and Viton® gasket to
congure, install and operate EchoPod.
DL14-00 LI99-1001 Part#204038
Viton™ Gasket
Ta nk Ta nk
Red
Blk
Wht
Grn
Blu
Org
Yel
Pur
Brn
- Power
- Return
- TX (Out)
- RX (In)
- Rly 1
- Rly 2
- Rly 3
- Rly 4
- Rly Com
DL14-01
Viton™ Gasket
Ta nk Ta nk
Red
Blk
Wht
Grn
Blu
Org
Yel
Pur
Brn
- Power
- Return
- TX (Out)
- RX (In)
- Rly 1
- Rly 2
- Rly 3
- Rly 4
- Rly Com
PART NO.:LI99-1001
PART NO.: LI99-1001
Viton® Gasket
USB® Fob
EchoPod, Gasket
& USB® Fob
EchoPod & Gasket
Conguration
EchoPod is congured through WebCal, a PC software program. WebCal
is a free download from Flowline’s website. You must download and install
WebCal prior to plugging in the USB® Fob. Please go to http://www.owline.
com/webcal and select download.
WebCal System Requirements
Windows® XP or 2000
10 mB hard drive space
256 mB RAM
1 USB® 2.0 port
Internet connection
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PART NO.: LI99-1001
RED
BLACK
GREEN
WHITE
USB® Fob Interface
EchoPod communicates with WebCal through a USB® interface called a Fob.
Before plugging your Fob into your computer’s USB® port, be sure that you
have installed WebCal on your computer.
Connect the red, green, white and black wires from EchoPod into the correct
terminals on the Fob.Tighten the screws on the terminals and plug your Fob
into the USB® port of your computer.
WebCal
With EchoPod connected to your computer, open the WebCal software. Fol-
low steps 1-3 (pg. 4-5) to congure EchoPod. Click “Help” in the lower right
hand corner and open the help menu of WebCal. If you need additional as-
sistance using WebCal, please contact a Flowline Applications engineer.
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This section of WebCal is where you select the
application’s conguration settings. Start from
the top and work to the bottom, choosing the
selections that are applicable to your congura-
tion. “Not Applicable” will automatically show
when a selection doesn’t apply to your congu-
ration settings, and you may move on. All con-
guration settings must be selected or have “Not
Applicable” before you can continue to step 2.
Right click on any menu that you may have ques-
tions on to open the help menu.
Sensor Height: Distance from the bot-
tom of the tank to the bottom of the
transducer.
Fill Height: Distance from the bottom
of the tank to the maximum liquid
height.
Relay Set Points: Distance from the
bottom of the tank to set-points.
Right click on any value you may have
questions on to open the help menu.
WebCal Step 2: Tank Levels
WebCal Step 1: Conguration
This section of WebCal is where you enter application measurement values.
All values must be lled in before moving to step 3.
* Once the unit has been congured, the
White and Green wires must be isolated
from the active power to prevent a
shorting of the conguration circuit.

Mounting Guide
1. Do not mount at an angle
2. Liquid should never enter the 2” dead band
3. Mount at least 2” from the side wall
4. Do not mount where obstacles will intrude on 2” beam width
5. Do not mount in a vacuum
6. Never screw directly into tank, always use a non-metallic tting
7. Always use a tank adapter with the minimal height possible
Height
Inner Diameter
Inner Dia.
2" (5 cm)
3" (7.6 cm)
4" (10 cm)
6" (15 cm)
Max. Height
4” (10 cm)
6" (15 cm)
8” (20 cm)
12” (30 cm)
Riser Specifications
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Wiring EchoPod
After you have nished positioning and mounting EchoPod, follow WebCal’s
wiring diagram to wire EchoPod. Always use an external relay in-between
EchoPod and any components. Flowline recommends using a licensed elec-
trician to wire EchoPod and your application’s components.
Once EchoPod is mounted and wired, observe your application and double
check your relay set points.
Tank Adapter: Select a tank adapter with
minimum height to ensure that EchoPod’s
transducer will not be substantially elevated
inside the tting. Flowline recommends using a
Spears 2” x 1”, thread by thread, reducer bush-
ing (LM52-1001).
Riser: Use the riser specications guide and
match your riser’s inner diameter with the
height.
Flange: Select a ange with a thread that is
above the plane of the ange. If your instal-
lation requires the use of a blind ange, tap
a 2” thread and use a thread by thread re-
ducer bushing (see tank adapter).
Side Mount Bracket: Use Flowline’s LM50-
1001-1 side mount bracket. The LM50-
1001-1 includes a 2” x 1” reducer bushing.
Stand Pipe: Use a stand pipe when surface
foam or turbulence are present. Use a 2”
diameter pipe or larger with a length that
runs the distance of the span. Cut a 45º
notch at the bottom and a 1/4” hole within
2” from bottom of the transducer face.
LM50-1001-1
Dead Band
Ventilation
Hole
Operational Range
Highest
Liquid
Level
Lowest
Liquid
Level
2" Minimum
Diameter
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WebCal Step 3: Write to Unit
After you have entered congurations and tank values, click “Write to Unit”
and send the conguration to EchoPod. Now use WebCal’s le manage-
ment features to save your conguration by clicking “Save Cong File” and
print your wiring diagram by clicking “Wiring Diagram.”
Position and Mount
Positioning and mounting EchoPod is critical to the sensor performing cor-
rectly. EchoPod should always be mounted perpendicular to the liquid in the
tank, clear of any obstructions in the beam path. Not doing so will result in
poor performance. Refer to Flowline’s mounting guide on pg. 6 for further
instruction, or www.owline.com/echopod and select “Support.”
Always use
supplied Viton®
Gasket
Always use cor-
rect tank adapter
(refer to Mounting
Guide on pg. 6)
Always mount
perpendicular to
the liquid in the
tank and clear of
any obstructions
in the beam path.
Example Wiring Diagram

Range:
Accuracy:
Resolution:
Beam width:
Dead band:
Supply voltage:
Loop resistance:
Consumption:
Signal output:
Contact type:
Loop fail-safety:
Relay fail-safety:
Hysteresis:
Conguration:
Temp. comp.:
Temperature:
Pressure:
Enclosure:
Encl. material:
Strain relief mat.:
Trans. material:
Cable length:
Cable jacket mat.:
Process mount:
Mount. gasket:
Classication:
Approvals:
49.2” (1.25 m)
0.125" (3 mm)
0.019" (0.5 mm)
2" (5 cm)
2" (5 cm)
24 VDC (loop)
400Ω max
35 mA maximum
4-20 mA , two-wire
(when loop powered)
(4) SPST relays 1A
4 mA, 20 mA, 21 mA,
22 mA or hold last
Power loss: Hold last
Power on: Open, close
or hold last
Selectable
WebCal® PC Windows®
software interface
Automatic over range
F: 20˚ to 140˚
C: -7˚ to 60˚
Atmospheric
NEMA 4X
encapsulated, corrosion
resistant & submersible
PC/ABS FR
Santoprene
PVDF
48” (1.2 m)
Polyurethane
1" NPT (1" G)
Viton®
General purpose
CE
Specications
Safety
1. Installation should be done by properly trained staff
2. Supply voltage should never exceed a maximum of 24 VDC
3. Always use stepper relays between the sensor and external loads
4. Make sure the sensor is chemically compatible with your application
5. Design a fail-safe system that accommodates the possibility of sensor and/or power failure.
6. This sensor should not be used in classied hazardous environments
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Wiring
Dimensions
RoHS
Compliant
Warranty
To register your product with Flowline, go to www.owline.com. On-line warranty registration can be found
under contact Flowline on the navigation bar along the side of the home page.
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 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.
This warranty covers only those components of the products which are non-moving and not subject to normal
wear. Moreover, products which are modied or altered, and electrical cables which are cut to length during instal-
lation are not covered by this warranty.
Flowline’s obligation under this warranty is solely and exclusively limited to the repair or replacement, at Flow-
line’s option, of the products (or components thereof) which FLOWLINE SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION FOR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO PERSONAL OR REAL PROPERTY, OR FOR INJURY TO ANY PERSON.
This warranty does not apply to products which have been subject to electrical or chemical damage due to im-
proper use, accident, negligence, abuse, or misuse. Abuse shall be assumed then indicated by electrical damage to
relays, reed switches or other components.The warranty does not apply to products which are damaged during
shipment back to Flowline’s factory or designated service center or are returned without the original casing on
the products. Moreover, this warranty becomes immediately null and void if anyone other than service personnel
authorized by Flowline attempts to repair the defective products.
Products which are thought to be defective must be shipped prepaid and insured to Flowline’s factory or des-
ignated service center (the identity and address of which will be provided upon request) within 30 days of the
discovery of the defect. Such defective products must be accompanied by proof of the date of purchase.
Flowline further reserves the right to unilaterally waive this warranty and to dispose of any product returned to
Flowline where:
a.There is evidence of a potentially hazardous material present with product
b. The product has remained unclaimed at Flowline for longer than 30 days after dutifully requesting
disposition of the product.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF THIS
WARRANTY. This warranty and the obligations and liabilities of Flowline under it are exclusive and instead of,
and the original purchaser hereby waives all other remedies, warranties, guarantees or liabilities, express or im-
plied. EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY IS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS OF THE PRODUCTS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OF THE
PRODUCTS.
This warranty may not be extended, altered or varied except by a written instrument signed by a duly-authorized
ofcer of Flowline, Inc.
Flowline and the Flowline logo are trademarks of Flowline Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Technical Support
Tel: [phone]
8:00 am and 5:00 pm PST Mon-Fri
www.owline.com/echopod and select “Support”
Please make sure you have the Part & Serial number available
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U.S. Patent #: 7,098,669