Milltronics EnviroRanger ERS500 User manual

Nov 1999
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Installation Guide
PL-557
33455570
Rev 2.0
EnviroRanger ERS 500

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At Milltronics, we endeavour
to design equipment that is
simple to use and reliable in its
operation, with the aim of
satisfying our customers' needs.
Milltronics has been designing
and manufacturing electronics
based process measurement
equipment since 1954. Our
fields of expertise include
continuous and point level
measurement, weighing and
feeding systems and motion
sensing. Technologies include
ultrasonic, capacitance and
microwave radar.
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Table of Contents
Specifications ........................................................................................5
Introduction............................................................................................9
About this Manual ..............................................................9
Dolphin Plus.....................................................................10
Power Interruption ...........................................................10
Symbols Used..................................................................10
Installation............................................................................................11
Environmental..................................................................11
Mounting ..........................................................................12
Installing the Battery ........................................................17
Mounting Location Considerations ..................................18
Installing SmartLinx Cards...............................................19
Wiring ...................................................................................................21
System Diagram ..............................................................21
Terminal Board ................................................................22
Cables..............................................................................23
Transducers..................................................................... 23
Temperature Sensor........................................................24
Relays..............................................................................25
mA Input ..........................................................................26
Level System Synchronization......................................... 26
Power...............................................................................28
Digital Communications ...................................................29
Discrete Inputs.................................................................31
Maintenance......................................................................................... 35
Battery Replacement .......................................................35
Software Upgrades ..........................................................36
Index .....................................................................................................37

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Specifications
Power
{AC version: {100-230 Vac ± 15%, 50 / 60 Hz, 36 VA (17W)1
{fuse: F3: 2 AG, Slow Blow, 0.375A, 250V
{DC version: {12-30 Vdc, 20W1
{fuse: F3: 2 AG, Slow Blow, 3A, 250V
{Transmitter fuse: {F1: Belling Lee, L754, 4000A HRC, ceramic type,
100mA, 250V
{Temp. Sensor fuse: {F2: Belling Lee, L754, 4000A HRC, ceramic type,
50mA, 250V
Environmental, Rack or Panel Mount
{location: {indoor
{altitude: {2000 m max.
{ambient temperature: {-20 to 50°C (-5 to 122°F)
{relative humidity: {80% for temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
{installation category: {II
{pollution degree: {2
Environmental, Wall Mount
{location: {indoor / outdoor
{altitude: {2000 m max.
{ambient temperature: {-20 to 50°C (-5 to 122°F)
{relative humidity: {suitable for outdoor
{installation category: {II
{pollution degree: {4
Range
{0.3 m (1 ft) to 15 m (50 ft) dependent on transducer
Accuracy
{0.25% of maximum range or 6 mm (0.24”) whichever is greater
Resolution
{0.1% of program range2or 2 mm (0.08”), whichever is greater
1Power consumption is listed at maximum. If no load is placed on the EnviroRanger’s 24V
rails (used to power discrete interlocks on passive devices) then the power consumption
is considerably lower.
2Program range is defined as the empty distance from the face of the transducer (P006)
plus any range extension (P801).

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Memory
{256KB static RAM with battery backup
{1MB flash EPROM
Programming
{primary: {PC running Dolphin Plus software
{secondary: {hand held programmer
Display
{back lit LCD
Temperature Compensation
{range: {-50 to 150°C (-58 to 302°F)
{source: {integral transducer sensor
{TS-3 temperature sensor
{programmable fixed temperature
Temperature Error
{sensor: {0.09% of range
{fixed: {0.17% per °C deviation from programmed value
Outputs
{transducer drive: {315 V peak
{relays3:{4 control / 1 alarm relay
{control: 4 form “A”, NO relays (number 1-4)
{alarm, rack or panel mount:
1 form “B”, NC relay (number 5)
{alarm, wall mount:
1 form “C”, NO or NC relay (number 5)
{all relays rated 4 A at 250 V ac, non-inductive
{communication: {RS-232 running Milltronics Dolphin protocol
{RS-232 running Modbus RTU and ASCII
{SmartLinx®compatible
Inputs
{mA (analog) (1): {0-20 or 4-20 mA, from alternate device, scaleable
{discrete (8): {10-50 V dc switching level
{logical 0 = < 0.5 V dc
{logical 1 = 10 to 50 V dc
{3 mA max. draw
{frequency (2)4:{1-20,000 Hz
3All relays are certified only for use with equipment which fails in a state at or under the
rated maximums of the relays.

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{counter (2)4:{5 msec minimum pulse width
Enclosure
{rack mount: {DIN 3U/21HP, 4 rail plug in unit
{suitable for standard 3U/84HP (19”) sub rack
{panel mount: {suitable for DIN 43700 72 x 144 standard panel
cut-out on 110mm (4.33“) centres
{wall mount: {224mm W x 285mm H x 102mm D
(8.8”W x 11.2”H x 4.0”D)
{Type 4X / NEMA 4X / IP 65
{Polycarbonate
Weight
{rack mount: {1.5 kg (3.3lbs)
{panel mount: {1.5 kg (3.3lbs)
{wall mount: {2.5 kg (5.5lbs)
Approvals
{See product nameplate
Compatible Transducers
{Echomax series, ST Ultrason series, STH series
4Discrete inputs 7 and 8 can be configured as frequency inputs, pulse counters, or simple
discrete inputs.

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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 programmable.
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
Note
The EnviroRanger ERS 500 is to be used only in the manner outlined in
this instruction manual or protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
This is the Installation Guide for the Milltronics EnviroRanger pump
controller.
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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Dolphin Plus
The primary method of programming the EnviroRanger is using the Dolphin
Plus software and a serial connection to the device.
Programming the EnviroRanger using the optional hand programmer is
possible but is not recommended for complex installations. As a rule of
thumb, if your application falls into one of the pre-configured applications
then you can use the programmer but if your application is more complex
then you will want to use Dolphin Plus.
To buy a copy of Dolphin Plus contact your local Milltronics representative at
the numbers given on the back cover.
Power Interruption
All operator programming is stored in non-volatile memory, unaffected by
power interruption. Reporting functions use volatile RAM with battery
backup.
Symbols Used
The following symbols are used in the EnviroRanger manuals:
Symbol Meaning
alternating current
direct current
earth (ground) terminal
protective conductor terminal
caution (refer to instructions)
program button on front of instrument
infra-red communication port on front of instrument
RJ-11 communications port
no co-axial cable connections