Hawk Gladiator User manual

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Gladiator
Acoustic Switch
Manual
Non-contact Self Cleaning Blocked Chute Detection

Table of Contents
2
Contents
Overview 3
Principle of Operation 3
Typical Uses 3
Function 3
Features 3
System Components 4
Dimensions 5
Gladiator Remote Amplifier 5
AWRT-JB Junction Box 5
Remote Transducer 6
Mounting Flange 6
Remote Transducer with Spray Cleaner 6
Wiring 7
Gladiator Remote Amplifier 7
AWRT-JB Junction Box 7
Transducer Cable Extension 8
Mounting Dimensions & Instructions 9
Remote Transducer 9
Remote Transducer with Spray Cleaner 9
System Overview 10
GAWC-SYS1 Acoustic Cleaner Components 10
GAWC-SYS2 Acoustic Cleaner Components 11
Mounting Dimensions & Instructions 12
Application Examples 12
User Interface 13
Facia Controls 13
Power Up Sequence 14
Powering The System For The First Time 14
Commissioning 15
Blocked Chute Applications 15
Level Switch Applications 16
Software 17
Displayed Diagnostics 17
Main Menus 18
Quickset Menu 18
App Types 19
App Types 20
Advanced Menu 21
Relay 2 Functions 22
Relay 2 Functions 22
Gain Based Maintenance /
Spray Cleaner Setup Examples 23
Time Based Spray Cleaner Setup Example 23
Transducer Initialization 24
Troubleshooting 25
Error Codes 25
Software Flow Chart 26
Part Numbering 30
Remote Amplifier 30
Remote Transducer 30
Junction Box 30
Extra Cable 30
Mounting Flange 30
Part Numbering / Specications 31
Cleaning System (GAWC-SYS1) 31
Cleaning System Mounting Flange 31
Spray Cleaner Specifications 31
Solenoid coil MD-2-24VDC-PC - #549903 31
Cleaning System (GAWC-SYS2) 31
Specications 32
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
Software v7.46 onwards

Overview
Principle of Operation
The Gladiator Acoustic Switch uses Acoustic Wave technology in a new Sender / Receiver form for blocked
chute detection and anti collision for heavy machinery. The Gladiator Amplifier powers two Transducers
which use special HAWK developed software where both units pulse & receive each others Acoustic echoes.
When the path between the Transducers is blocked the units immediately detect the presence/absence
change of the return signal and trigger a communications relay for indication or control purposes.
HAWK’s Acoustic Wave Transducers are self cleaning. The Acoustic Switch is designed for continuous
operation in dusty, wet environments where other technologies fail. The power of each pulse (pressure wave)
blows the water, moisture & build-up off the face of the diaphragm.
• No contact with the product required
• Self cleaning Transducers
• Heavy duty titanium version available
• Designed for dusty, wet environments
• LCD setup/diagnostics on remote amplier
• Blocked chute ranges up to 15 meters (50 ft)
• Simple ‘1-minute’ setup
• 2 Relay outputs
• Remote test function
• Adjustable ON and OFF delays
• Communication options: GosHawk, Modbus, HART,
Probus DP, DeviceNet
• Remote GSM connection option & support
• Remote Amplier to Transducer separation up to
500 meters (1640 ft)
Typical Uses
• Blocked chute detection in wet or
dry environments
• Wet screen blocked chute detection
• Nucleonic / tilt switch replacement
• Hi level alarm / Low level alarm
• Truck/machine detection
(ROM bins, Primary Crusher Dump Pockets)
• Sewage sludge handling
Features
3
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
Function
Detection of objects or material between two points. Can be used for blockage detection, barrier detection,
machine detection / protection and point level detection.

System Components
4
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
CAL
RUN
Acoustic Switch 15kHz Remote Transducers with
UHMW sleeve and Flange
Junction Box
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
or
Acoustic Switch 15kHz Remote Transducers with
Spray Sleeve and Flange
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
AMP TX1 TX2
4x4mm
Open
170mm (6.7”)
3 x M20 x 1.5
or 3/4” NPT adaptor
TopBottom
87mm (3.4”)
Closed (side)
Hawk
AWRT-JB Junction Box Dimensions
150mm (5.9”)
60mm (2.4”)
80mm (3.1”)
System Components
Gladiator Remote Amplier

Dimensions
5
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
Gladiator Remote Amplier
14 mm (0.6”)
74 mm (2.9”)
78 mm (3.1”)
107 mm (4.2”)
111.5 mm (4.4”)
4 mm (0.2”)
50 mm (2”)
131.5 mm (5.2”)
7.5 mm (0.3”)
192.5 mm (7.6”)
141.5 mm (5.6”)
190 mm (7.5”)
182.5 mm (7.2”)
147 mm (5.8”)
167.5 mm (6.6”)
147 mm (5.8”)
30.7 mm (1.2”)
158 mm (6.2”)
108 mm (4.3”)
190 mm (7.5”)
174 mm (6.9”)
192.5 mm (7.6”)
182.5 mm (7.2”)
30.0
20.2
33.029.029.033.0
16
.2
AWRT-JB Junction Box
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
AMP TX1 TX2
8mm
Open
170mm
80mm
3 x M20 x 1.5
or 3/4” NPT adaptor
Top
87mm
Closed (side)
Hawk
AWRT-JB Junction Box Dimensions
4mm
Bottom
150mm
60mm
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
AMP TX1 TX2
8mm
Open
170mm
80mm
3 x M20 x 1.5
or 3/4” NPT adaptor
Top
87mm
Closed (side)
Hawk
AWRT-JB Junction Box Dimensions
4mm
Bottom
150mm
60mm

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Dimensions
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
Remote Transducer
With GAWSLV-3-X and FA4A-4 Flange
Mounting Flange
C
A B
STANDARD 4” ANSI FLANGE DIMENSIONS
FLANGE A (PCD) B (OD)
TYPE mm in. mm in.
C (Hole)
mm in.
FA4 190.5 7.5 228 9.0 19 0.75
SIZE
4”
No.
Holes
8
100mm (3.9”)
102mm (4.0”)
123mm (4.8”)
Flange
3 x O-rings
100mm (3.9”)
min.
95mm (3.7”)
max. 165mm (6.5”)
102mm (4.0”)
ID 100-102mm (3.9-4”)
Pipe with 4” ANSI interface
Adjustable Flange Range
ID 100-102mm (3.9-4”)
Pipe with 4” ANSI interface
350mm 13.8”
350mm
13.8”
100mm
100mm (3.9”)
4” ANSI FLANGE
UHMW
Sleeve
with O-ring
100.00mm (3.9”)
102.00mm (4.0”)
min. 95mm (3.7”)
Locking Ring
Pipe
with
4” ANSI
interface
min.
95mm (3.7”)
max. 165mm (6.5”)
35mm (1.4”)
Remote Transducer with Spray Cleaner
With FA4A-4-ASC Flange
ISOVIEW FOR REFERENCE ONLY
100mm (3.9”)
Spray Sleeve
102mm (4.0”)
123mm (4.8”)240mm (9.4”)
Flange
Sensor face threaded
to end of steel thread
(10mm cavity)
3 x O-rings
ISOVIEW FOR REFERENCE ONLY
100mm (3.9”)
Spray Sleeve
102mm (4.0”)
123mm (4.8”)240mm (9.4”)
Flange
Sensor face threaded
to end of steel thread
(10mm cavity)
3 x O-rings

Wiring
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Gladiator Remote Amplier
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
AWRT-JB Junction Box
Relay 1 - Output Relay
Relay 2 - FailSafe Relay
TRANSDUCER 1 TRANSDUCER 2
AMPLIFIER
Connect colour to colour
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
+–
A
1L
+
–
N
B
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
Is
SENSOR DC-In AC-In*4-20mA (N/A) COMMS
SLAVE IN MASTER OUT TEST IN
RELAY 1
NC COM NO
RELAY 2
NC COM NO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Use long nose pliers to
extract terminals
*AC-In is replaced by 36-60VDC
with Power Input Option ‘C’.
Relay 1 - Output Relay
Relay 2 - FailSafe/Cleaner Relay
+–
A
1L
+
–
N
B
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
Is
SENSOR DC-In
AC-In*
4-20mA* COMMS
SLAVE IN MASTER OUT TEST IN
RELAY 1
NC COM NO
RELAY 2
NC COM NO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
+24V
1N4004
Diode
12
SOLENDOID
*Model dependant
Solenoid wiring for Spray Cleaner
Relay 1 - Output Relay
Relay 2 - FailSafe Relay
TRANSDUCER 1 TRANSDUCER 2
AMPLIFIER
Connect colour to colour
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
+–
A
1L
+
–
N
B
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
Is
SENSOR DC-In AC-In*4-20mA (N/A) COMMS
SLAVE IN MASTER OUT TEST IN
RELAY 1
NC COM NO
RELAY 2
NC COM NO
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

Optional
Junction
Box
(for cable extension)
Cable
Shield
Connect cable
shield to ‘Black’
Terminal at
Gladiator
Remote
Amplfier
Cable Type
BELDEN 3084A
DEKORON IED183AA002
or quality shielded
instrumentation cable
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
AMP TX1 TX2
To Transducers 1 & 2
Max. 30m cable length
If extending / replacing Transducer
cable terminate cable shielding at TX
BLK terminals
SHLD
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHITE
RED
BLACK
BLUE
WHITE
SENSOR
4 5 6 7
Wiring
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
8
Transducer Cable Extension
Cable extension should only be the single cable run between AWRT-JB Junction Box 'Amplifier' terminal
and the Remote Gladiator Amplifier.
Cable length between Transducer and AWRT-JB HAWK Junction must never exceed 30m.
AWRT-JB Junction Box
Gladiator Remote Amplifier

9
Mounting Dimensions & Instructions
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
C
A B
STANDARD 4” ANSI FLANGE DIMENSIONS
FLANGE A (PCD) B (OD)
TYPE mm in. mm in.
C (Hole)
mm in.
FA4 190.5 7.5 228 9.0 19 0.75
SIZE
4”
No.
Holes
8
100mm (3.9”)
102mm (4.0”)
123mm (4.8”)
Flange
3 x O-rings
100mm (3.9”)
min.
95mm (3.7”)
max. 165mm (6.5”)
102mm (4.0”)
ID 100-102mm (3.9-4”)
Pipe with 4” ANSI interface
Adjustable Flange Range
ID 100-102mm (3.9-4”)
Pipe with 4” ANSI interface
General Mounting Instructions
• The mounting location must be away from the
material flow path.
• Sleeve face should be flush with vessel wall interior
• O-rings form both a steal and act as acoustic
de-coupling with the vessel. If required use a cavity
filler (such as a silicone) to prevent material ingress
around the sleeve.
• Material ingress between the sleeve and mounting
can create acoustic coupling which can reduce
sensor performance
• If there is potential for sensor face wear, the
titanium version must be used
• If there is potential for high volume rock impact,
consider a protective hood above (not in front of)
sensor face location.
• Avoid mounting close to perpendicular walls where
material build up can bridge to the Transducers.
• Avoid mounting close to perpendicular walls where
material build up can bridge to the Transducers.
C
A B
STANDARD 4” ANSI FLANGE DIMENSIONS
FLANGE A (PCD) B (OD)
TYPE mm in. mm in.
C (Hole)
mm in.
FA4 190.5 7.5 228 9.0 19 0.75
SIZE
4”
No.
Holes
8
100mm (3.9”)
102mm (4.0”)
123mm (4.8”)
Flange
3 x O-rings
100mm (3.9”)
min.
95mm (3.7”)
max. 165mm (6.5”)
102mm (4.0”)
ID 100-102mm (3.9-4”)
Pipe with 4” ANSI interface
Adjustable Flange Range
ID 100-102mm (3.9-4”)
Pipe with 4” ANSI interface
Remote Transducer
With GAWSLV-3-X and FA4A-4 Flange
Remote Transducer with Spray Cleaner
With FA4A-4-ASC Flange
• Transducers should be aligned as accurately as
possible for optimum performance.
• Never use the connection cable to carry or extract
the Transducer
Spray Kit Mounting Instructions
• Solenoid and 4 way pipe converter should be
mounted securely.
• Recommend 4 way pipe converter is kept close to
mounting position on transducer - use 1” single pipe
for as much distance as possible.
• Use a converter if required to interface with 1”
HAWK recommended pipe connection.
ChuteWidth
AppStart Dist
AppEnd Dist
Live Measured Range
Distance Between
Transducers
Min. 400mm (15.7")
Minimum Range

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GAWC-SYS1 Acoustic Cleaner Components
A
C
B
D1
D2
1” BSP INT THD on Solenoid
Water connection size
determined by end user
Detail A
Solenoid
Plug Socket
C1 C2
Detail C
Ø12mm Tube
Ø6mm Tube
Detail B
D1
D2
Part Description Part Number
C1 Hawk Transducer
C2 Cleaner Sub-assembly GAWC-X
AWRT15_______AS *
SolenoidA
0.5” to 4 x 1/4” connecterB
GAWC-SL
GAWC-4P
D1 Ø 12mm tube
Supplied in single piece
Total length = distance of part A to part B x 2
(one length per transducer)
D2
Ø 6mm tube
Supplied in single piece
Total length = distance of part B to part C x 8
(Four equal lengths per transducer)
GAWC-12MMLz
GAWC-06MMLz
z = Specify length in metres
*Consult Acoustic Switch datasheet
for full transducer part numbering
1
2
1N4004 Diode
Wiring Diagram for Solenoid Plug Socket
Max. water pressure 14bar (1400kpa)
Min. water pressure 1bar (100kpa)
Note: Full cleaner package GAWC-SYS1 includes all converters,
reducers, connecters, 30m of 12mm tube, 20m of 6mm tube, solenoid
and FA4A-4-ASC flanges. It does not include other eletronics
(transducers, amplifier, junction box).
System Overview
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series

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System Overview
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
GAWC-SYS2 Acoustic Cleaner Components
A
C
B
D1
D2
1” BSP INT THD on Solenoid
Water connection size
determined by end user
Detail A
Solenoid
Plug Socket
C1 C2
Detail C
Ø12mm Tube
Ø6mm Tube
Detail B
D1
D2
Part Description Part Number
C1 Hawk Transducer
C2 Cleaner Sub-assembly GAWC-X
AWRT15_______AS
Heavy Duty Burkett Valve & SolenoidA
0.5” to 4 x 1/4” connecterB
GAWC-SL2
GAWC-4P
D1 Ø 12mm tube
Supplied in single piece
Total length = distance of part A to part B x 2
(one length per transducer)
D2
Ø 6mm tube
Supplied in single piece
Total length = distance of part B to part C x 8
(Four equal lengths per transducer)
GAWC-12MMLz
GAWC-06MMLz
z = Specify length in metres
1
2
1N4004 Diode
Wiring Diagram for Solenoid Plug Socket
Max. water pressure 16bar (1600kpa)
Min. water pressure 1bar (100kpa)
Note: Full cleaner package GAWC-SYS2 includes all converters,
reducers, connecters, 30m of 12mm tube, 20m of 6mm tube, solenoid
and FA4A-4-ASC flanges. It does not include other eletronics
(transducers, amplifier, junction box).

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Mounting Dimensions & Instructions
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
Application Examples
CAL
RUN
CAL
RUN
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
AMP TX1 TX2
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
AMP TX1 TX2
CAL
RUN
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
RED
BLK
BLUE
WHIT
AMP TX1 TX2

User Interface
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
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Facia Controls
Gladiator Amplier
CAL
RUN
RELAY 1 RELAY 2 STATUS A STATUS B
1
2
3
4
67 5
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Calibrate button
Down button
Up button
Relay LEDs 1 and 2
Run button
Display (LCD with backlight)
Status LEDs A and B
Status A blinking indicates units are pulsing correctly.
Status B is not used
In Run Mode
(A) Press and hold - interrupts normal operations and allows access to software menu headings.
In Calibrate Mode
(B) Steps into a menu selection to allow editing (down one level)
(C) Saves selected value and moves onto the next menu item.
In Run Mode
(A) Hides diagnostics if they are in view and returns to the standard running display.
In Calibrate Mode
(B) Steps out of a menu or selection (up one level). Parameter value will be stored automatically
when stepping up.
(C) Returns to running mode from the top level menu.
In Run Mode
(A) Scrolls through operating diagnostics on display LCD.
In Calibrate Mode
(B) Scrolls through software parameters when browsing the menus.
(C) Changes display value when editing a parameter.
All software adjustments can be made by the push buttons on the amplifier facia.

Power Up Sequence
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
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Powering The System For The First Time
Upon power up the system scrolls through system information including software revisions, model types,
serial numbers and device ID.
The first power up of an entirely new system will require Transducer Initialization.
See 'Transducer Initialization ' section for details.
After this sequence is complete the unit will begin pulsing and display Sensor Value% on the display.
The system is now ready for Commissioning.

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Commissioning
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
• Ensure system is mounted as suggested (see Mounting Dimensions & Instructions)
• Check where the actual level or target is relative to the sensors. Make sure that the material is not blocking
the path between the Transducers.
Blocked Chute Applications
Parameter Instruction
1. Set App Type The system comes pre-set to Blocked Chute. To configure re-select the App
Type. You will be prompted to 'Re-Configure', Select 'Yes'.
2. Set Mode Advanced or Standard. Advanced is recommended for Blocked Chute
applications.
3. Set ChuteWidth
You will be prompted to enter the width of the chute (this should also be the
distance between each Transducer face). An accurate value is critical to
system performance.
4. Set Back Chute Cutoff
The default Back Chute Cutoff Distance is +350mm (13.7") of the ChuteWidth
value. This parameter allows for additional refections to be accepted as a
good reading by the system.
6. Set Switch Point%
Set the Sensor Value% the unit must pass before triggering Relay 1. The
Default value is acceptable for most applications. It can be increased to
provide stability in difficult applications.
7. Set Relay Delay Timer Set the On and Off Delay timers for Relay 1.
8. RUN System Press RUN several times to commence unit operation.

Commissioning
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
16
• Ensure system is mounted as suggested (see Mounting Dimensions & Instructions)
• Check where the actual level or target is relative to the sensors. Make sure that the material is not blocking
the path between the Transducers.
Level Switch Applications
Parameter Instruction
1. Set App Type Set App Type to 'Switch'.
2. Set Mode Advanced or Standard. Advanced is recommended for Level Switch
applications.
2. Set Application Width Set Start Distance and End Distance. This span should encompass the
distance to the opposing Transducer.
3. Set Sensitivity% For simple / clean applications, set the unit to a high Sensitivity% value. For
difficult / dirty applications, set a low Sensitivity% value.
4. Set Switch Point%
Set the Sensor Value% the unit must pass before triggering Relay 1. The
Default value is acceptable for most applications. It can be increased to
provide stability in difficult applications.
4.Set Relay Delay Timer Set the On and Off Delay timers for Relay 1.
5. RUN System Press RUN several times to commence unit operation.

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Software
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
Displayed Diagnostics
Use the buttons to cycle through Diagnostics on the top line of the Display.
Diagnostic Description
Sensor Value Default Display. 2nd Line indicates actual % value.
Sensor Will display 1 or 2.for Transducer 1 or 2. Press UP and DOWN buttons at the same time
to cycle between each Transducer.
E Distance Displays pulse by pulse echo distance. This may be space between sensors or Acoustic
Modulated Tracking distance depending on application conditions.
Signa1
Echo Signal Size in Volts. This value corresponds to the Sensor Value. 2V+ is good
signal (Sensor Value of 0%). 1V is half signal (Sensor Value 50%) and 0V is no signal
(Sensor Value 99-100%).
Recov1 Recover Gain applied. Recover Gain is used to retain incoming Echoes. It is normal for
this value to fluctuate rapidly.
Noise1 Acoustic Noise detected. Enclosed spaces will have residual acoustics present. It is
normal to have a constant and fluctuating Noise% value.
Gain1 Total amount of Gain used by the system (includes Recover). It is normal for this value
to fluctuate rapidly.
Signal Average Echo Signal size between both Transducers
(see Signal above for more information).
Normal
Failed
Recover
Unit operating normally
Unit in failsafe conditions
Unit searching for level / attempting to amplify signal.
Temperature Ambient temperature at Transducer.
Delay Relay 1 Delay timer. It is normal for this value to fluctuate rapidly.
Min Lowest recorded Sensor Value%.
Max Highest recorded Sensor Value%.
SW on Relay 1 Sensor Value switch on%.
SW off Relay 1 Sensor Value switch off%.
Diagnostics
__mA
Normal or Recover or Failed CAL
Level 2
Level 1
(Interface units only)
(Interface units only)
0.00%
R: 55%
Quickset
Advanced
0.00%
R: 55%
Quickset
Advanced
Unlock 0
CAL
The bottom line will always show the Sensor Value%
Diagnostic
Sensor Value %
Note: Diagnostics with 1 at the end indicate Transducer 1, and 2
indicates Transducer 2.

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Software
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
All units are programmed by default with Unlock Code 0 (zero). This can be adjusted in the Advanced menu.
Main Menus
Quickset Menu
Diagnostics
__mA
Normal or Recover or Failed
CAL
Level 2
Level 1
(Interface units only)
(Interface units only)
0.00%
R: 55%
Quickset
Advanced
0.00%
R: 55%
Quickset
Advanced
Unlock 0
CAL
Parameter Description Options
App Type See 'Programming App Types' on next page for detailed
information.
• Blocked Chute
• Switch
Switch Point
Set Relay 1 trigger Sensor Value%. Default is 75%.
When the Sensor Value exceeds this % the unit will
commence the delay timer and then switches Relay 1.
• 1-99%
On Delay Relay 1 on delay timer. • Adjustable in seconds
Off Delay Relay 1 off delay timer. • Adjustable in seconds
Relay1 Action
Set default Relay 1 status. Failsafe High is Energized
(EN) during normal operations and De-energized (DEN)
when switches. Failsafe Low is De-energized (DEN)
during normal conditions and Energized (EN) when
switched.
• Failsafe High
• Failsafe Low
Lock Code Adjust system Unlock code. Default is 0. 0-200

Software
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
19
App Types
Parameter Description Options
Recalculate
AppParams? Confirm Yes or No to adjust Application Parameters. Yes / No
Advanced /
Standard
Advanced is a new mode which utilizes two signal control modes to
maximize system reliability. It monitors incoming signal strength of Echo
Distance and Acoustic Modulation.
Standard mode monitors only the Echo Distance signal based measurement
(as per previous generation of Acoustic Switch software).
Advanced /
Standard
ChuteWidth Program to the distance between each Transducer face. This value must be
accurate for best system performance. Adjustable
BackChute Allows for additional reflections from material / obstacles to be accepted as
good signal. Default +350mm (13.7") of ChuteWidth. Adjustable
Blocked Chute
• Configures the unit for typical blocked chute applications
• There are two selectable modes for Blocked Chute configuration. Advanced and Standard.

Software
Gladiator Acoustic Switch Series
20
Parameter Description Options
Recalculate
AppParams? Confirm Yes or No to adjust Application Parameters. Yes / No
Advanced /
Standard
Advanced is a new mode which utilizes two signal control modes to
maximize system reliability. It monitors incoming signal strength of Echo
Distance and Acoustic Modulation.
Standard mode monitors only the Echo Distance signal based
measurement (as per previous generation of Acoustic Switch software).
Advanced /
Standard
Start Dist
Set Start of Echo Filter Window distance.
Typical setup for Start distance should be either equal to or slightly less
than the distance between the Transducers.
Adjustable
End Dist Set End of Echo Filter Window distance.
Typical setup for End distance should be Start Distance +350mm (11.8"). Adjustable
Sensitivity
Set Sensitivity to media. A high value will make the unit more sensitive
to switching and responding to lighter materials. A low value is suitable
for most switch applications and will make the unit more resilient to false
switching.
1-99%
Switch
• Configures the unit for typical level switch applications and Chute applications where Blocked Chute mode
is too resilient (eg for light materials or narrow chutes) .
• There are two selectable modes for Blocked Chute configuration. Advanced and Standard.
App Types