Microtronics BLE Gauge User manual

300909 | Rev.02
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lFirmware version: 01v000
lServer version: ---
lHardware version: 1.1
User manual
BLE Gauge

Chapter 1 Table of contents
Chapter 1 Table of contents
Cover 1
Chapter 1 Table of contents 3
Chapter 2 Declaration of conformity 7
Chapter 3 Specifications 9
3.1 Applicable regardless of the selected pressure sensor 9
3.2 BLE Gauge pressure sensor 0-1m 9W (300872) 9
3.3 BLE Gauge pressure sensor 0-3m 9W (300871) 10
3.4 BLE Gauge pressure sensor 0-10m 9W (300891) 10
Chapter 4 General specifications 11
4.1 Translation 11
4.2 Copyright 11
4.3 General descriptive names 11
4.4 Ex protection 12
4.5 Safety instructions 12
4.5.1 Use of the hazard warnings 13
4.5.2 General safety instructions 13
4.5.3 Safety and preventative measures for handling Bluetooth modules 13
4.5.3.1 Safety and precautionary measures for the Bluetooth module installation 14
4.6 Overview 14
4.6.1 Block diagram 15
4.7 Intended use 15
4.8 General product information 15
4.9 Device labelling 16
4.10 Installation of spare and wear parts 17
4.11 Storage of the product 17
4.12 Obligation of the operator 18
4.13 Personnel requirements 18
Chapter 5 Functional principle 19
5.1 Determining the fill level 20
5.1.1 Determining the raw value (relative pressure) 20
5.1.2 Calculating the fill level 20
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5.1.3 Taking the installation height into consideration 21
5.1.4 Taking the trimming into consideration 21
Chapter 6 Storage, delivery and transport 23
6.1 Inspection of incoming deliveries 23
6.2 Scope of supply 23
6.3 Storage 23
6.4 Transport 23
6.5 Return 23
Chapter 7 Installation 25
7.1 Dimensions 25
7.2 Installing the BLE Gauge 25
7.2.1 Suspended installation 26
7.2.2 Earthing of the BLE Gauge when installed suspended 30
7.3 Electrical installation 31
7.3.1 Technical details about the Bluetooth Low Energy interface 31
Chapter 8 Initial Start-Up 33
8.1 User information 33
8.2 General principles 33
8.3 Placing the system into operation 33
8.3.1 Use in conjunction with a compatible data logger 33
8.3.1.1 Using the myDatanet server 33
8.4 Testing communication with the device 36
8.4.1 Testing communication between the BLE Gauge and the data logger 36
Chapter 9 User interfaces 39
9.1 Display of a compatible data logger 39
9.2 Site configuration of a compatible data logger 39
9.2.1 Site 40
9.2.2 Measurement channels 41
9.2.2.1 Basis 41
9.2.2.2 Alarms 42
9.2.2.3 Trigger 43
Chapter 10 DeviceConfig 45
10.1 General 45
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Chapter 1 Table of contents
10.2 Prerequisites 45
10.3 Functional principle 46
10.3.1 USB BLE-Adapter 47
10.4 Installation 47
10.4.1 Installing the drivers for the USB BLE-Adapter 49
10.5 Menu of the DeviceConfig 50
10.5.1 Settings 50
10.5.1.1 Options 50
10.6 Establishing a connection to a sensor module with Bluetooth Low Energy interface 51
10.7 "Firmware" tab 53
Chapter 11 GaugeBuster 55
Chapter 12 Maintenance 57
12.1 General maintenance 57
12.2 Replacing the battery 57
Chapter 13 Removal/disposal 59
Chapter 14 Troubleshooting and repair 61
14.1 General problems 61
Chapter 15 Spare parts and accessories 63
15.1 Data logger 63
15.2 Installation sets 63
15.3 Pressure sensors 63
Chapter 16 Document history 65
Chapter 17 Glossary 67
Chapter 18 Contact information 69
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Chapter 2 Declaration of conformity
Chapter 2 Declaration of conformity
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Chapter 3 Specifications
Chapter 3 Specifications
3.1 Applicable regardless of the selected pressure sensor
Voltage supply Battery: Li-SOCl2 cell with 1,2Ah
Housing Material: POM / Stainless Steel (BLE Gauge / pressure sensor)
Weight: approx. 270g (incl. pressure sensor and 5m cable)
Protection class: IP67
Dimensions (DL): 40 x 100mm / 21 x 74mm (BLE Gauge / pressure sensor)
Ex certification
II 3G Ex ic IIB T4 Gc
Operating temperature -20...+50°C
Air humidity 15...90%rH non-condensing
Storage and transport
temperature
-20...+50°C
Temperature sensor Measurement range: -20...+50°C 1)
Resolution: 0,05°C
Data type Fill level [mm]: s16 (16Bit signed)
Temperature [0.05°C]: s16 (16Bit signed)
Data transmission Bluetooth Low Energy:
Range: 20m (depending on the environmental conditions)
Device operating time up to 5 years (depending on the measurement cycle)
1) The compensation of the temperature-related influences on the fill level measurement only occurs in the range of
0...50°C .
3.2 BLE Gauge pressure sensor 0-1m 9W (300872)
Measurement range 0-1m
Resolution 1mm
Cable length 5m
suitable for Fresh, waste and grey water
Measurement method Piezoresistive pressure sensor
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3.3 BLE Gauge pressure sensor 0-3m 9W (300871)
Level 0-3m
Resolution 1mm
Cable length 5m
suitable for Fresh, waste and grey water
Measurement method Piezoresistive pressure sensor
3.4 BLE Gauge pressure sensor 0-10m 9W (300891)
Level 0-10m
Resolution 1mm
Cable length 12m
suitable for Fresh, waste and grey water
Measurement method Piezoresistive pressure sensor
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