Milltronics EnviroRanger ERS500 User manual

Nov. 1999
Programming Reference
PL-556
33455560
Rev 2.0
EnviroRanger ERS 500

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feeding systems and motion
sensing. Technologies include
ultrasonic, capacitance and
microwave radar.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ..........................................................................................7
About this Manual.............................................................7
Using this Manual .............................................................8
About the EnviroRanger......................................................................9
Display............................................................................10
Hand Programmer ..........................................................11
Readings in Run Mode ...................................................12
Programming the EnviroRanger .......................................................15
Starting Program Mode...................................................16
Parameter Indexing.........................................................16
Changing Parameters (Dolphin Plus)..............................17
Changing Parameters (Hand Programmer) ....................18
Using Units or Percent (%)..............................................18
Special Parameters.........................................................19
Parameter Reset.............................................................19
Security...........................................................................20
Displays ..........................................................................20
Planning Considerations...................................................................21
Review the Application....................................................21
Design the Control Scheme............................................21
Install the EnviroRanger..................................................21
Program the EnviroRanger .............................................21
Test the Installation.........................................................22
Document the Installation................................................22
A lication Exam les........................................................................23
Simple Level and Alarms ................................................23
Pump Control..................................................................26
Open Channel Monitoring (OCM) ...................................32
Gate Control....................................................................44
Rake (Screen) Control ....................................................46
Testing the Configuration..................................................................49
Simulation.......................................................................49
I/O Checkout...................................................................51
Application Test ..............................................................52
Programming Documentation .........................................52
Parameter Reference..........................................................................55
How to Read the Reference............................................55
Quick Start (P001 to P009).............................................57
Volume (P050 to P055)...................................................62

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Display and Reading (P060 to P062)..............................66
ailsafe (P070 to P072) ..................................................69
Relays (P100 to P119)....................................................72
Pump Setpoint Modifiers (P121 and P122).....................88
Independent Relay ailsafe (P129).................................90
Advanced Pump Control Modifiers (P130 to P136).........91
Pump Energy Cost Reduction (P140 to P145)................95
Overflow / Underflow (P160 to P169)..............................99
lush Systems (P170 to P173) .....................................103
Pump Efficiency (P180 to P186)...................................105
mA Input (P250 to P254)...............................................108
mA Input Trim (P260 to P262) ......................................110
Discrete Input unctions (P270 to P275) ......................111
Data Logging (P300 to P321)........................................115
Record Temperatures (P300 to P303)..........................115
Record Readings (P304 and P305)..............................117
Pump Records (P310 to P312).....................................118
Overflow (CSO) Records (P313 to P316) .....................119
low Records (P320 and P321)....................................120
LCD Totalizer (P322 and P323)....................................121
Profile Records (P330 to P337) ....................................122
Auto Record “on” and “off” Setpoints (P334 to P337) ...125
Installation Records (P340 to P342) .............................127
Pump Interlock Allocation (P500 to P509).....................128
Pump ault Status (P510 to P515) ...............................134
Pump Control Source (P520 to P524)...........................138
OCM (P600 to P621) ....................................................140
Pumped Volume Totalizer (P622 to P623)....................148
Totalizer (P630 to P645)...............................................150
Range Calibration (P650 to P654)................................154
Temperature Compensation (P660 to P664) ................157
Rate (P700 to P708) .....................................................159
Measurement Verification (P710 to P713) ....................162
Transducer Scanning (P726 to P728)...........................164
Display (P730 to P739).................................................166
SmartLinx Reserved (750 to 769).................................169
Communications (P770 to P782)..................................170
SmartLinx Hardware Testing.........................................175
Echo Processing (P800 to P807)..................................176
Advanced Echo Processing (P810 to P825).................180
Profile Pointer (P817 to P825) ......................................182
Advanced TVT Adjustment (P830 to P835) ..................185
Advanced Shot Adjustment (P840 to P852)..................188
Test (P900 to P913)......................................................190
Measurement (P920 to P927).......................................193
Master Reset (P999).....................................................196

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A endix A – Technical Reference.................................................197
Transmit Pulse..............................................................197
Echo Processing...........................................................197
Distance Calculation.....................................................198
Sound Velocity..............................................................199
Scanning.......................................................................199
Volume Calculation.......................................................200
low Calculation............................................................201
Maximum Process Speed.............................................203
A endix B – Troubleshooting.......................................................205
Common Problems Chart..............................................205
Noise Problems.............................................................206
Measurement Difficulties...............................................209
ixed Reading...............................................................211
Wrong Reading.............................................................213
Transducer Ringing.......................................................214
A endix C – Pum Control............................................................215
Pump Control Options...................................................215
Discrete Inputs..............................................................216
Pump Control Algorithms..............................................216
Other Pump Controls ....................................................221
A endix D – Discrete in uts..........................................................223
Wire the Discrete Input .................................................223
Program the Discrete Input Logic..................................223
Program the Interlock Logic..........................................224
Test the Interlock ..........................................................226
Index..................................................................................................227

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Introduction
Introduction
The EnviroRanger is intended for advanced water and wastewater
applications. This device can handle virtually all of your pump control and
level monitoring needs – often replacing expensive PLCs and integrating into
a SCADA system for a fraction of the cost of competitive systems.
The EnviroRanger is rogrammable.
It can be configured for nearly any water or wastewater application and
control up to five pumps, gates, or alarms – and can communicate its status
by way of direct serial connection, modem, or industrial communication
network.
The EnviroRanger is flexible.
It can take discrete input from pumps or other devices and modify its
operation based on that input. It can also time events to maximize efficiency
or minimize cost.
About this Manual
This is the Programming Reference manual for the Milltronics EnviroRanger
integrated level monitoring and control system.
The manuals in the EnviroRanger library are:
Manual Uses
Programming Reference
(PL-556)
•Parameter values
•Parameter uses
•Programming methods
Installation Guide
(PL-557)
•Outline diagrams
•Wiring diagrams
•Installation requirements
Communications Reference
(PL-558) •MODBUS register mapping
•Modem configuration

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Introduction
Using this Manual
Information Section Page
Learn the concepts behind how
the EnviroRanger operates. About the EnviroRanger 9
Learn how to change parameter
values. Programming 15
To configure the EnviroRanger
for a particular application. Application Examples 23
To test the unit’s programming
before putting it into full
operation.. Testing the Configuration 49
ind detailed information about
any parameter. Parameter Reference 55
ind detailed information on
how the EnviroRanger uses
ultrasonic technology to detect
levels and convert them to
usable values.
Appendix A – Technical
Reference 197
If your EnviroRanger installation
is experiencing problems. Appendix B – Troubleshooting 205
To look up a concept or
keyword. Index 227

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About the EnviroRanger
About the EnviroRanger
The EnviroRanger has two modes of operation:
Program Mode
Program mode allows the programmer to change parameter values and alter
the way the unit operates.
Note:
•If the unit has been programmed and is in normal operation then
putting it in program mode will de-energize all control relay outputs.
Therefore it is advisable to bypass the EnviroRanger while
programming the unit to avoid overflows.
•After a programming alteration, do not use the EnviroRanger to
operate alarms or controls until system programming and performance
is verified.
To enter Program mode from Run mode:
1. Press the program button on the front of the device (Rack or Panel only)
2. Look for the program icon on the display ( ) (Rack or Panel only)
3. Press and then .
If the EnviroRanger is idle in Program mode for more than 5 minutes, then
Run mode is automatically entered.
or information on the individual programming parameters see the chapters
Application Examples on page 23 or Parameter Reference on page 55.
Run Mode
Run mode detects material level and provides control functions. The
EnviroRanger automatically starts up in the Run mode when power is
applied.
To enter Run mode from Program mode, press .
“----“ is displayed briefly while the measurement reading is calculated and
verified. Reading level and other data is displayed and any relays are
operated based on the unit’s programming.
While the unit is in Run mode you can view system status. This information
is shown on the LCD on the front of the unit or can be accessed remotely
using communications software.

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About the EnviroRanger
Dis lay
Program Mode Run Mode
1 index type index type
2index index
3 parameter value primary reading
4units units
5 auxiliary function hi and hi hi alarm
6n/a level display
7 scroll access tag filling display
8scroll access tag emptying display
9 n/a loandloloalarm
10 relay # programmed
flashing = unavailable relay # programmed flashing = unavailable
11 relay # activated relay # activated
12 parameter number auxiliary reading
13 n/a normal operation:
14 n/a failsafe operation:
15 program mode programming enabled
Wall Mount Rack or Panel Mount