Mobrey MCU200 Series Guide

Each Mobrey ultrasonic control system requires a
sensor to suit the specic application, plus a control unit.
These installation instructions cover the Mobrey control
units in the MCU200 series.
1. Sensor installation
2. Control unit installation
3. Applications:
3.1 Gain adjustment
3.2 Liquid level alarm
3.3 Pump control and latching arms
3.4 Blanket or interface detection
4. Spare parts and fault nding
Contents
Specication
Power supply MCU 201 110/120 ±10% 220/240±10% 50-60 Hz
Installation category MCU 201 II-IEC60664 for 230V ac supply III-IEC60664 for 115V ac supply
Pollution degree MCU 201 2-IEC60664
Power consumption MCU 201 6VA approx at 240 Vac
Power supply MCU 203 24V dc (20V Min, 30V Max) Supply must be oating or negative earth
Current consumption MCU 203 0.1A Max
Relay contact rating(s) 5A at 230V ac DPCO
Relay state Normal state selectable energised/de-energised
Relay delay 0.5,2,8,30 seconds selectable. Operates for change of relay state in
one direction only. 50msecs in other direction. (Approx.)
LED indicators Red for alarm, Green for normal, Yellow for cable fault
LED state Green/Red indication selectable for either sensor state
Sensors compatible Any Mobrey ultrasonic gap, Hisens or Interface sensor
Sensor frequency Switch selects electronics operational at either l MHz or 3.7 MHz
Cable check Option selectable for certain sensors
External input Used to hold relay de-energised to provide pump control
Box size 200 x 120 x 75mm
Fixing centres 188 x 88mm
Box rating IP65 Polycarbonate (clear lid)
Temperature -40oC to 55oC ambient
Holes for glands 3 off 16mmØ
EMC EN61326
Safety EN61010-1
Weight equipment weight (mass) 0.700 Kg
WARNING:
If this equipment is used in a manner not specied
by the manufacturer, the protection provided may
be impaired. All installation and commissioning of
this equipment must be carried out by electrically
competent persons
Mobrey ultrasonic liquid level control
or sludge blanket or interface detection
systems using control unit type MCU200
MCU200
Installation Leaet
IP227, Rev. C
March 2019
MCU200 Installation, Operation &
Maintenance Instructions
www.delta-mobrey.com

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The equipment described in this manual has been designed in accordance with EN61010 “Safety requirements for
electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use”, and has been supplied in a safe condition. To avoid
injury to an operator or service technician the safety precautions given below, and throughout the manual, must be
strictly adhered to whenever the equipment is operated, services or repaired. For specic safety details, please refer to
the relevant sections within the manual.
The equipment is designed solely for electronic measurement and should be used for no other purpose. Delta Mobrey
accepts no responsibility for accidents or damage resulting from failure to comply with these precautions.
GROUNDING
To minimise the hazard of electrical shock, it is essential that the equipment be connected to a protective ground
whenever the power supply, measurement or control circuits are connected, even if the equipment is switched off.
The electronics unit must be connected to ground using the marked case stud before control or signal leads are
connected. The ground connections must have a current rating of 25A.
AC SUPPLY
Never operate the equipment from a line voltage or frequency in excess of that specied. Otherwise, the insulation of
internal components may break down and cause excessive leakage currents.
To allow the electronics unit to be isolated from the ac supply, the supply must be routed through a switch (or circuit
breaker). The switch (or circuit breaker) must be within easy reach of the operator and must be clearly identied as the
means of supply isolation. The maximum current drawn from the supply must be limited by a fuse or trip, to a maximum
of 13A.
FUSES
Before switching on the equipment, check that the fuses accessible from the interior of the equipment are of the correct
rating. The rating of the ac line fuse must be in accordance with the voltage of the ac supply.
Should any fuse continually blow, do not insert a fuse of a higher rating. Switch the equipment off, clearly label it
“unserviceable” and inform a service technician.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
NEVER OPERATE the equipment, or any sensors connected to the equipment, in a potentially explosive atmosphere. It
is NOT intrinsically safe and could possibly cause an explosion
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued from previous page)
SAFETY SYMBOLS
For the guidance and protection of the user, the following safety symbols appear on the equipment:
SYMBOL: MEANING:
Fault indicator. Refer to Operating Manual for detailed instructions of use.
Hazardous voltages
NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
For the guidance and protection of the user, Notes, Cautions and Warnings appear throughout the manual. The
signicance of these are is as follows:
NOTES – highlight important information for the reader’s special attention
CAUTIONS – guide the reader in avoiding damage to the equipment
WARNINGS – guide the reader in avoiding a hazard that could cause injury or death.
AVOID UNSAFE EQUIPMENT
The equipment may be unsafe if any of the following statements apply:
• Equipment shows visible damage
• Equipment has failed to perform an intended operation
• Equipment has been subjected to prolonged storage under unfavourable conditions
• Equipment has been subjected to severe physical stress.
If in any doubt as to the serviceability of the equipment, don’t use it. Get it properly checked out by a qualied service
technician.
LIVE CONDUCTORS
When the equipment is connected to its’ supply, the opening of covers or removal of parts could expose live conductors.
The equipment must be disconnected from all power and signal sources before it is opened for any adjustment,
replacement, maintenance or repair. Adjustment, maintenance and repairs must be must be done by qualied personnel,
who should refer to the Maintenance Manual.
DO NOT OPEN THE ELECTRONICS UNIT WHEN IT IS ENERGISED.
EQUIPMENT MODIFICATION
To avoid introducing safety hazards, never install non-standard parts in the equipment, or make any unauthorised
modification. To maintain safety, always return the equipment to Delta Mobrey for service and repair.
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1. Sensor Installation
1.1 General description
Each Mobrey ultrasonic sensor contains two
piezoelectric crystals. A high frequency signal (1 MHz
or 3.7 MHz) generated by the control unit is transmitted
to one piezoelectric crystal by coaxial cable. This
crystal converts the electrical signal into an ultrasonic
oscillation.
The sensor design allows the ultrasonic oscillation
to pass from the transmitter crystal to the receiver
piezoelectric crystal. Most Mobrey sensors (300 or
400 series) are “gap” type sensors, where the two
piezoelectric crystals are separated by a gap. When the
gap is in liquid the signal reaches the receiver, because
of the low ultrasonic attenuation of the liquid. When the
gap is lled with air, no ultrasonic signal can pass from
transmitter to receiver. See gure 1.
Sensor in air
The ultrasonic signal will not
reach receiver crystal
Sensor in liquid
The ultrasonic signal
reaches receiver crystal
Control unit Relay output is
energised-
NORMAL
STATE
Control unit
Relay output is
de-energised-
ALARM STATE
Signal is
received
Transmitter
crystal Receiver
crystal
No signal is
received
Fig. 1.
When the gap is lled with liquid, the piezoelectric
receiver crystal converts the ultrasonic wave into an
electrical signal, which is transmitted back to the control
unit using a second coaxial cable. Usually the two
coaxial cables to the sensor are in one overall sheath.
The control unit circuitry is a feedback amplier, which
oscillates when the sensor is wet, and is quiescent for
the sensor dry. The “oscillating” or “non-oscillating”
sensor states dictate the output relay states of the
MCU200.
For sludge blanket or interface detection the sensor
“oscillates” in a clear liquid, and is “non-oscillating” in the
sludge or at the interface. The amplier gain adjustment
determines the sludge density for the change between
these two states. See section 3.4.
For Mobrey Hisens sensors, (type numbers HL, HD etc)
the metal body of the sensor provides the ultrasonic
coupling between the piezoelectric crystals. This
coupling is reduced when the sensor is under a liquid,
so that for Hisens sensors “oscillating” state is dry, in air,
and the “non oscillating” state is wet, submerged in a
liquid.
1.2 Switching levels and orientation
Mobrey gap sensors should normally be mounted with
the gap vertical, to avoid build up of solids on the sensor
faces on either side of the gap. In this condition the
switching level will be half way up the face: if the sensor
is mounted from the side of the tank this is normally on
the centreline of the cylindrical body.
Occasionally such sensors are mounted with the sensor
faces horizontal, either to avoid air bubbles passing
through the gap or for convenience of installation.
In this case the switching level will be at the sensor face
at the top of the gap.
1.3 Installation of sensor
The sensor must be handled with care - it is a measuring
instrument. Before installation, check that sensor, cable
and control unit have not been damaged in transit. Drill
and tap a hole with a suitable thread. It is advisable to
use a boss or similar on thin walls. The sensor has a
tapered thread. Use PTFE tape or similar to seal the
thread. Mark the sensor hexagon to identify the gap
orientation of the sensor, if appropriate. Take care not to
damage the sensor cable during tightening.
The cable should be laid on cable trays and separated
from any high voltage or mains cables. The normal
cable termination is a plastic gland (to t the MCU200
control box drilled hole) and crimped terminal pins to suit
the MCU200 terminals.
1.4 Extension cables
Extension Cables up to 50 metres long can be tted to
most Mobrey ultrasonic sensors in the factory to special
order but a better site arrangement is to have a separate
extension cable.
When a double coaxial cable needs to be extended, two
sets of coaxial plugs and sockets will be needed, one
set for transmit and one receive.Care must be taken that
the connectors are not earthed or shorted together in
any way, to prevent cross-talk or pick-up. The coaxial
connections must be made in a waterproof junction box.
Terminal blocks should not be used.
The extension cable needs to be of 50ohm characteristic
impedance. Suitable dual coaxial extension cables can
be purchased from Delta Mobrey (Part No. K178).
For extensions over 50 metres it is recommended two
runs of single coaxial low loss cable is used, with the
transmit and return cable runs separated by 0.15 metres
to minimise cross-talk.
If several sensor cables are being run together then
all the transmit cables (those connected to E2) should
be grouped together and all receive cables (those
connected to 1E) grouped together maintaining the
separation specified above.
Fig 2 Suitable extension cables
50mtr 50-100m over 100m
RG174 URM76 Consult
RG178 RG58 factory
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2. Control Unit Installation
2.1 Mechanical
The control unit is supplied with three holes drilled in the
bottom (longer) side of the box. Two glands are supplied
for the power input cable and relay output cable. The
sensor is normally supplied tted with a suitable gland
on the cable. Two further holes can be drilled in the
bottom side of the box should these be needed: it is
recommended that the circuit board is removed whilst
drilling extra gland holes.
Determine suitable mounting location with regards to :
a) Surface composition / load bearing capacity
b) Cable length restrictions
c) Accessibility for servicing
All cable connections are made to the terminal blocks
along the bottom edge of the pcb (see g.5). Release
the terminal screw before inserting the wire.
Fig. 3 MCU200 housing dimensions
2.2 External Connections
Protection for permanently installed equipment
NOTE: This equipment is regarded as permanently
installed equipment and must be wired up using
suitable cable for the current and voltage specied. A
suitable switch or circuit breaker must be included in
the installation and this should be in close proximity
to the equipment and marked as its disconnecting
device. A suitable fuse rated at 3A must be tted in
the supply. Each relay circuit must be protected by a
fuse not exceeding the maximum rated current for the
relay as specied in the manual. As S/C current on the
transformer secondary is in the order of 70 mA and the
transformer thermal fuse will not operate for at least 17
minutes (as tested) a smaller value mains fuse (63mA)
should be agreed upon.
Two cables are required per sensor. The RG178 should
be used where the cable itself is subject to temperatures
exceeding 74°C.
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120 88
188
200
31
54
75 mounting
holes
1.015
40
140 130
160
75
60
(i) AC Mains is connected between the “N” terminal
for neutral and one of the “115V” or “230V” terminals
depending on the voltage supply available - BEWARE -
the terminal not connected externally will be “live” once
the transformer is powered via the other terminals.
(ii) Protective earth
NOTE: A protective earth should be used for all
applications
(iii) The DPCO relay has two sets of contacts. These
are labelled:
Set 1: NC1 - Normally closed
C1 - Common
NO1 - Normally open
Set 2: NC2 - Normally closed
C2 - Common
NO2 - Normally open
Relay warning
CAUTION: If the relay is connected to external
hazardous live (mains) circuits then external circuits
(such as signal circuits) with accessible parts and/or
basic insulation only MUST NOT be connected to the
relay.
(iv) The Sensor connections are labelled “1”, “E” for
the receiver crystal and “2”, “E” for the coax cable to the
transmitter crystal. The screens of these coax cables
are connected to the terminals marked “E”.
(v) The Auxiliary Input is a terminal which can be
connected to a “push to reset” button to achieve a
latching alarm, or to another Mobrey control unit, to give
a pump control from the MCU200 unit relay output. If a
short circuit is connected between terminals 3 & 4, the
MCU200 relay, once de-energised, is held de-energised.
Even if the sensor attached to the MCU200 changes
state, to that which should energise the output relay, this
relay will not energise until the link between terminals 3
& 4 is broken in the circuit external to the MCU200. See
section 3.3.
2.3 Switch Settings in MCU200 Series
(i) Gain switch(and potentiometer): See section 3.
(ii) Frequency selection
This slide switch is labelled “FREQ” and is located
between the sensor terminal block E2, and the Aux input
terminals. This selects the operating frequency of the
MCU200 oscillator, which is either 3.7MHz (switch in the
'up' position) or 1 MHz, (switch to the down position).
The ex-factory setting is to 1 MHz. The setting required
is dictated by the sensor type connected to the control
unit. Usually these are:
Fig. 4 Sensor frequencies
1MHz sensors
30*S, 33*S
3.7 MHz sensors
40*S, 43*S, 44*S

Where any sensor is built to operate at non standard
frequency, it will have the sufx M1 or M3 at the end of
the type number.
Mobrey sludge sensors type 433 and 448 with the sufx
M1, built after S/No 9001, can operate at both 1MHz and
3.7 MHz. The MCU201 selection switch determines the
operating frequency.
(iii) Cable check option selection
This slide switch is located directly above the sensor
terminal block E2. It is labelled “Cable Check” and the
ex factory setting is “OUT” with the slide switch to the
right.
By sliding this switch to the left, the cable check
circuitry is brought into action. This circuitry monitors
the continuity of the screens of the two coaxial cables
attached to the sensors: normally these are linked at the
sensor to the metal body of the tting (or to each other
in the case of non metallic sensors). If this continuity
is broken, the “FAULT” LED will illuminate giving an
indication that the sensor cable is damaged, and the
MCU200 will give the “ALARM” output relay state.
Note: OSC means sensor oscillating, E means relay
energised, NE means de-energised
Fig. 6 Relay output and LED logic switch
NOTE: The construction of Hisens sensors type HL*
and HD* and gap sensors types 601S, 621S prevents
the use of this cable check system. The separated
nature of the sensor pairs type 442S or 448S usually
makes this cable check unreliable.
Fig. 5 MCU201 PC Board
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Switch no. 1
Switch no. 2
Switch no. 3
Switch no. 4
Switch no. 5
Switch no. 6
1 0.55
2 25
3 85
4 E = Green
5 Delay to NE
6 OSC = E
30s
30s
30s
E = Red
Delay to E
OSC = NE

Switch no. 1
Switch no. 2
Switch no. 3
(iv) Relay output and LED logic selection
The bank of six slide switches towards the top of the pcb
sets the relay output state logic relative to the sensor
state, associated time delays and the LEDs. These are
slide switches, best adjusted with a pencil, and the ex
factory wetting is with all switches to the right.
Each switch is numbered as shown in gure 7, and the
pc board labels give brief function information.
Fig 7 * Note that these times are approximate only
Set the switches in the following order, starting at the
bottom and working upwards.
Switch 6: If the MCU200 relay is to be energised (E)
when the sensor is oscillating (OSC) then set the No 6
blue switch to the right (OSC=E). This is the preferred
setting, to give a de-energised relay in the ALARM state
for a gap sensor as a low level alarm or for Hi-Sens as
a high level alarm. The opposite setting might be used
for a sludge blanket detector, when an oscillating sensor
(OSC), which occurs in clear liquids, might preferably
cause the relay to de-energise (OSC=NE)
Switch 5: This selects the relay change which is subject
to the time delay selected on the top switches. When
the No.5 green switch is set to the right, the delay
occurs between the sensor changing state and the relay
de-energising or becoming “not energised” (NE). This
time delay is a minimum of 0.5 seconds, (achieved by
switching the top BROWN switch to the right) and is
used to prevent relay chatter at the changeover point.
Longer time delays are selected on the top three slide
switches as follows:
The relay change in the opposite direction is immediate
(within 50 milliseconds).
Switch 4: Only one of the GREEN or RED LEDs will be
illuminated at any one time. These LEDs show the state
of the MCU200 output relay. The RED LED is labelled
“ALARM” and the GREEN LED is labelled “NORMAL”.
The Switch 4 slide switch (Number 4) determines which
LED will be illuminated when the relay is energised (E).
It is usual to have the GREEN/NORMAL condition occur
with the relay energised, ie with switch Number 4 to the
right (E=GREEN).
3. Applications
3.1 Gain adjustment
Correct adjustment of the gain (HI/LO switch and
potentiometer) is essential for proper operation of any
ultrasonic sensor system. This adjusts the gain of the
feedback amplier in the control unit, which produces
oscillation of the sensor when the coupling between the
ultrasonic crystals is sufcient. Therefore the higher the
gain setting, the lower the coupling needed to produce
an oscillating sensor.
The universal control unit of the MCU200 operates
with many sensors, so the correct setting for the
particular sensor and application should be found on
site by experiment, if possible. This will take account
of particular site conditions like RF coupling between
extension cables, which can affect the maximum allowed
gain.
Other liquid characteristics, such as presence of
suspended solids, or air bubbles, can mean that for
reliable operation the MCU200 gain must be set as high
as possible, to overcome future solids build up, but at
least one potentiometer division below the maximum
allowed level, to ensure temperature and component
ageing stability. With Hisens sensors, condensation
on the sensor may be overcome by increasing the gain
as high as possible. With sludge blanket sensors, the
gain adjustment changes the density of sludge at which
the system will switch, increased gain giving increased
solids levels.
The particular procedures outlined below for gain
adjustments give the mid point gain settings, which may
need to be adjusted to meet specic site/sensor future
requirements as indicated above.
3.2 Level Alarm
3.2.1. Low level alarm, gap type sensor
The normal gap sensor application. Relay de-energises
for alarm immediately (after 50 milliseconds). Most
sensors of this type operate at 1 MHz.
(i) Check that sensor is “dry”, cables are connected
correctly and “FAULT” LED is not illuminated. Put
gain switch to “HI” and rotate the gain potentiometer
to “MAX”. In most cases the green LED will illuminate,
this is known as the “false wet”. Rotate the gain
potentiometer until this LED extinguishes. Note the
setting (X).
(ii) Reduce the gain potentiometer by 4 divisions from X,
to X-4. If necessary switch to “LO” gain. If no “false wet”
was possible set gain to “6” on the “HI” gain range.
(iii) Check that the green LED illuminates when the
sensor gap is lled with the liquid to be monitored.
3.2.2. High level alarm, gap type sensor
This typical application has relay de-energising for alarm.
Cable check here is important to provide a sensor check
2 seconds* 8 seconds* 30 seconds*
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1
2
3

Fig. 8
in the normal condition. The example uses 1 MHz
sensors and 2 seconds delay before alarm, to prevent
wave action produced by stirrers triggering the alarm.
Gain adjustment:
(i) With sensor dry, reduce time delays to 2 seconds for
simpler adjustment. Set gain switch to “LO” and reduce
pot to “MIN”. Red LED will illuminate - this is the “false
wet”. Rotate the gain potentiometer clockwise slowly
until the green LED illuminates: note the setting (X).
(ii) Increase the gain setting X + 3 if it is necessary
to switch to the “HI” gain range, re-check for a “false
wet” position on the “HI” range, or assume an overlap
between “LO” and “HI” of 2 divisions of gain.
(iii) Check that the sensor when immersed in water
gives an alarm output. Recheck in the liquid to be
monitored.
(iv) Reset the time delays as needed.
Special site conditions:
In the above application the time delay can be used to
prevent high level alarms caused by splashing of the
sensor, by setting the green switch to “Delay to NE”.
Avoiding severe splashing or condensation effects may
require a slight increase in the gain setting to X + 4. To
detect splashing or for use on light oils the gain can be
reduced to X + 2.
3.3 Pump control and latching alarms
The output relay of the MCU200 can be latched into
the de-energised state. This latch is achieved by short
circuiting the two terminals of the Auxiliary input, labelled
as terminals 3 & 4 on the pc board (see gure 5). The
relay will remain de-energised while the latching short
circuit is applied. Only after this circuit is broken can the
relay re-energise under the control of the sensor.
A latching alarm can therefore be achieved by
connecting one pole of the output relay into the auxiliary
input, through a push to break “reset” button. NC1 and
C1 should be used to create this latch, with NC2, C2 and
NO2 being used for the external alarm circuit.
For a pump control application, switching a pump to
control a liquid between two sensors in a tank, this
auxiliary input can be used to monitor the second sensor.
The control system must be designed as follows:
(i) The pump to be latched “on” must be driven by the
MCU200 output relay.
(ii) The sensor attached directly to the MCU200 must
initiate the pump action to be latched.
(iii) The latched pump action occurs when the MCU200
relay is de-energised.
(iv) The separate sensor must be used to detect the
liquid presence at the switch off point.
(v) The signal from the separate sensor to switch off the
pump must be an open circuit, and is connected to the
auxiliary input in the MCU200.
In this example the number 6 switch (blue) on the
MCU200 would be set to OSC = E, so that when the
lower gap sensor sees air it de-energises the relay
to bring on the pump. With switch number 4 (yellow)
set to E = GREEN, the red LED illuminates when the
pump is running. With “Delay to NE” set at 2 seconds,
the sensor will ignore occasional bubbles or surface
turbulence which could trigger a pump start.
Switch Switchings:
Cable
Checking In 1 MHz
0.5 secs
E = Green
OSC = E
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Fig. 9 1 MHz
Cable
Checking In
OSC = NE
2 secs
E = Green
Delay to NE
Normal
Green
Normal
Green
Alarm
Red
Alarm
Red

Fig. 10 Tank lling pump control
3.4 Interface Detection
3.4.1. Suspended Solids blanket sludge discharge
detection
The Mobrey MCU200 control unit can be used in
conjunction with a 433S sensor to provide sludge
blanket level detection in a settling tank, facilitating the
control of automatic desludging. Similarly, in conjunction
with a Mobrey sludge pipe using a pair of 488S sensors,
the MCU200 can control the end of desludge cycle when
thin solids are discharged.
Figure 13 shows the operation of the sensor. In a clear
liquid the ultrasonic signal is carried across the gap and
the sensor “oscillates”. In a dirty liquid - one containing
high levels of suspended solids - the signal cannot cross
the gap and the oscillation ceases. (Note that this is the
same condition that occurs when the sensor is in air.)
The Mobrey 433 sensor is normally suspended in the
settling tank itself.
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Fig. 11 Type 433 sensor for suspended solids
blanket alarm
An alternative sensor type is Mobrey sludge pipe,
installed on the sludge discharge line from the tank. In
this application it is essential to install the pipe section
close to the tank discharge, below the bottom of the
tank.
Fig. 12 Sludge discharge control
This maintains the hydraulic pressure on the sludge
to prevent release of dissolved gases. Any such air
entrained will give a false “thick sludge” indication.
The application of g 14 shows a control valve opening
on a timed basis to discharge the sludge. Once sludge
is owing along the line, the control valve can be closed
by the MCU200 when sludge of low density is detected.
The gain pot gives adjustment of the % solids level at
which the output relay trips, increasing sludge density for
clockwise rotation.
Settled sludge discharge control
(i) Reduce time delays (see g 8) to make adjustment
easier. Set frequence of operation to 1 MHz (see g 5) if
the sensor will operate at this frequency.
(ii) With sensor or pipe in relatively clean water
(supernatant) set gain switch to “LO” and reduce gain
pot (see g 5) until the LED changes. Note this point on
the pot as the “zero suspended solids” switch point.
(iii) For a 1 MHz sensor on a 150mm or 200mm ID
pipeline or sensor gap, working on primary sewage
sludges, each division on the potentiometer increase
above this zero switch point represents approximately
1% suspended solids.
Increase the pot to the desired level, remembering a 2
division overlap between “LO” and HI” gain ranges.
Check the setting in practice by taking a sludge sample
at the switch point, and adjust as necessary. Increasing
the gain pot makes the switch point occur at a higher
suspended solids level.
(iv) For different diameter pipelines or sensor gaps, of
dimensions Dmm, each division represents (180¸D) %
solids approximately.
(v) In a 3.7 MHz system, on a 150mm gap sensor each
division represents 0.25% solids: for sensor gaps Dmm
the divisions are (38¸D) % solids typically.
Overow alarm or ne solids detection
(i) Set frequency to 3.7 MHz if sensor is suitable.
This improves sensitivity.
(ii) Reduce time delays and locate “zero” position as
above.
(iii) Assume gain pot adjustment is (90¸D) % solids per
division increase to set initial switch point.
3.4.2. Interface detection between two dissimilar
liquids
Viscous liquids, emulsions and liquids containing solid
particles have a greater ultrasonic attenuation than clear
liquids. This technique is used to detect which liquid is
present at the sensor, for example for the separation of
oil and water. For this duty Mobrey 402 or 433 sensors
are used, operating at 3.7 MHz to produce the maximum
ultrasonic difference between two liquids monitored. An
alternative technique for pipelines is the use of a Mobrey
Mobrey
pipe section
Sludge
MCU200
(a) Clear liquid signal transmitted (b) Solids attenuate the signal
3/4" BSP
Taper
Off
Pump
On
MCU
100 Relay
NCC
Relay
MCU200
Aux
Input

Sensor in oil
The ultrasonic beam
is attenuated and will
not reach the receiver
crystal
Sensor in water
The ultrasonic beam
reaches the receiver
crystal
Head
electronics
Head
electronics
Air
Oil
Oil
Water
Receiver
crystal Transmitter
crystal
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sludge pipe section with 448 type sensors.
The gain is adjusted so that the sensor oscillates only
in the liquid with the lower ultrasonic attenuation: this is
usually the clearer liquid (water in the example of g 15).
Note that the signal when oil is present in the sensor
gap will be the same as that for air in the gap, and that
emulsion layers give a very high attenuation.
(i) Reduce the gain potentiometer with the sensor
immersed in one of the liquids until a “false dry”
indication is obtained. Note the position of the pot.
(ii) Repeat for the sensor immersed in the other liquid
(iii) Set the potentiometer half way between these two
values. Correct performance requires a total difference
between the two set points of at least 3 divisions.
Fig. 13 Mobrey 402 sensor as oil/water interface
3.4.3. Interface detection between two immiscible
similar liquids
When liquids are ultrasonically very similar - as happens
for example with parafn and water - the procedure in
section 3.4.2. produces very little difference between
the two “false dry” points. In this case the “reection”
method of interface detection is used.
If an ultrasonic beam is transmitted from one liquid
to another at a suitable angle (10%) it is split at the
interface into a reected and a refracted beam, so that
it does not reach the receiver crystal. If there is no
interference in the gap, but only one liquid, the beam is
received and the sensor oscillates.
The gain adjustment is made so that the gain is 3
divisions higher than the highest false dry position
obtained, as in section 3.4.2. Performance at the
interface should then be checked.
Note that the non oscillating state of the sensor, at the
interface, also occurs throughout any emulsion layer at
the interface, and also when the sensor is in air.
4. Maintenance
Safety maintenance: This is limited to periodic
inspection by a qualied person to ensure that the
installation including wiring and equipment housing is
safe.
5. Spares and fault nding
5.1 The following parts are suitable for replacements on
the MCU201.
Main pcb complete K2641
LED indicator pcb K2643
LED pcb spacers K2623
LED pcb connector K2624/50
Box assembly K2662
Gland assembly K746/K747/K748
There are no consumable items such as fuses.
5.2 Fault Finding
(i) At least one LED should be illuminated. If not check
the power supply to the unit.
(ii) If the “Fault” LED is on and the sensor is a standard
Mobrey 300 series or a 402/433, check the coax cable
to the sensor for incorrect wiring or damage. Particularly
check continuity of extension cables, connection of
crimped connectors on cable ends. For other types
of sensor switch the cable check circuit “OUT” - (see
section 2). The pcb board can be checked by linking the
two terminals labelled E on the sensor terminals - this
should cancel the fault indication LED.
(iii) If the sensor is giving incorrect indications check the
gain adjustment (see section 3).
a) For a gap sensor giving false dry indication, this
could possibly be due to aeration or solids in the liquid.
This can be overcome by increasing the gain slightly, to
a maximum of X-2. This increases the sensitivity and is
appropriate for high level alarms.
b) For a gap sensor giving false indication, this could
be due to cross talk between cables - check that all
junctions use coax connectors with the outer casings
isolated. Seperate the two coax cables for long cable
runs. False wet can also be caused by viscous liquids
clinging to the sensor: sensitivity can be decreased
slightly by reducing the gain to X-6 minimum - check for
reliable operation in the liquid.
c) For a Hisens sensor the gain adjustment is slightly
more critical, as quoted in 3.2.3. Sensitivity is increased
by reducing the gain to X+2. Decreasing sensitivity,
sometimes necessary to avoid condensation, is achieved
by increasing the gain to perhaps X+4.
The Hisens sensor can take 30 seconds or more to drain
off surface coatings and re-instate a dry signal in viscous
liquids.
d) Check for correct sensor operation whenever the gain
is adjusted away from the normal set point. Assume
an overlap of 2 divisions between the "LO" & "HI" gain
ranges.

Head
electronics
Head
electronics
Air
Oil
Water
Receiver crystal
Transmitter crystal
Oil
Water
Air
Fig 14 Interface detector by reection method
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(iv) Check the incorrect operation has not been produced
by incorrect setting of the frequency selection switch or
an external short circuit on the auxiliary input terminals.
(v) The circuit board can be checked by linking the
sensor terminals 1 and 2 with a wire, to simulate an
oscillating sensor.

Installation Leaet
IP227, Rev. C
March 2019
MCU200
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