Pulsar Blackbox User manual

blackbox Level 133
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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BLACK BOX LEVEL 133 (FOURTH EDITION)
May 2007
Part Number M-133-004S
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to unfair wear and tear, misuse, modification or alteration, accident, misapplication or negligence.
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and shall have no liability in respect of any loss, injury or damage whatsoever arising out of the
application or use of any product or circuit described herein.
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Measurement Limited cannot be held liable for any errors.
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and reserves the right to amend technical details as necessary.
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Contents
ContentsContents
Contents
Chapter 1 Start Here… ......................................................................................................................................... 1
About this Manual........................................................................................................................................... 1
About the blackbox range............................................................................................................................. 2
Functional Description.................................................................................................................................... 3
Product Specification...................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Installation............................................................................................................................................ 6
Power Supply Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 6
Location ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Dimensions...................................................................................................................................................... 8
Terminal Connection Details........................................................................................................................10
Voltage Selector and Fuse Location.............................................................................................................12
Preparation for Operation .............................................................................................................................14
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Chapter 3 How To Use Your blackbox Level System .....................................................................................15
PC Handheld Programmer (Standard)........................................................................................................15
Communication Port Configuration.....................................................................................................16
Handheld Communicator (Optional)...........................................................................................................16
Operating the Controls..................................................................................................................................17
Display...................................................................................................................................................17
Keypad ...................................................................................................................................................18
Run Mode......................................................................................................................................................20
LED’s..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Program Mode...............................................................................................................................................21
How to Access Program Mode.............................................................................................................21
Test Mode......................................................................................................................................................23
LED’s..................................................................................................................................................... 24
Using the RS232 Serial Interface .................................................................................................................24
Parameter Defaults ........................................................................................................................................25
Factory Defaults.....................................................................................................................................25
Chapter 4 Programming Guide..........................................................................................................................26
Level...............................................................................................................................................................26
Example 1 Level Measurement............................................................................................................26
Example 2 Alternating Control (pump down)............................................................................................28
Chapter 5 Parameter Guide ................................................................................................................................30
Menu System Diagrams................................................................................................................................30
Top Level Menu .................................................................................................................................... 30
Application Menu..................................................................................................................................30
Relays Menu..........................................................................................................................................31
Data Logs Menu....................................................................................................................................31
Display Menu ........................................................................................................................................32
Output Menu .........................................................................................................................................32
Compensation Menu.............................................................................................................................32
Stability Menu .......................................................................................................................................33
Echo Processing Menu..........................................................................................................................33
System Menu.........................................................................................................................................34
Test Menu..............................................................................................................................................35

Parameter Listing .......................................................................................................................................... 36
Application Parameters................................................................................................................................. 36
Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 36
Dimensions............................................................................................................................................ 37
Remote Alarm ....................................................................................................................................... 39
SMS Time.............................................................................................................................................. 40
Relay Parameters........................................................................................................................................... 42
Relay Type............................................................................................................................................. 42
Alarms.................................................................................................................................................... 43
Control ................................................................................................................................................... 46
Common Parameters............................................................................................................................. 48
Data Log Parameters..................................................................................................................................... 49
Temperature........................................................................................................................................... 49
Display Parameters........................................................................................................................................ 50
Options................................................................................................................................................... 50
Failsafe................................................................................................................................................... 50
Output Parameters......................................................................................................................................... 51
Range ..................................................................................................................................................... 51
Operation ............................................................................................................................................... 51
Setpoint.................................................................................................................................................. 52
Limits ..................................................................................................................................................... 52
Trim........................................................................................................................................................ 52
Failsafe................................................................................................................................................... 53
Compensation Parameters ............................................................................................................................ 54
Offset...................................................................................................................................................... 54
Temperature........................................................................................................................................... 54
Stability Parameters....................................................................................................................................... 55
Damping ................................................................................................................................................ 55
Filters...................................................................................................................................................... 55
Echo Processing Parameters......................................................................................................................... 56
Transducer Status................................................................................................................................. 56
System Parameters ........................................................................................................................................ 57
Passcode................................................................................................................................................. 57
System Information ............................................................................................................................... 57
Date & Time .......................................................................................................................................... 58
Daylight Saving Time ........................................................................................................................... 58
Test Parameters ............................................................................................................................................. 62
Simulation.............................................................................................................................................. 62
Hardware................................................................................................................................................ 63
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................. 64
Parameter Record................................................................................................................................................. 65

Page 1
Chapter 1 Start Here…
Congratulations on your purchase of a Pulsar blackbox 133 Level System.
This quality system has been developed over many years and represents the
latest in high technology ultrasonic level measurement and control.
It has been designed to give you years of trouble free performance, and a
few minutes spent reading this operating manual will ensure that your
installation is as simple as possible.
About this Manual
About this ManualAbout this Manual
About this Manual
It is important that this manual is referred to for correct installation and
operation.
There are various parts of the manual that offer additional help or
information as shown.
Tips
Tip
At various parts of
this manual you will find
tips to help you.
Additional Information
Additional Information
At various parts of the manual, you will find sections
like this that explain specific things in more detail.
References
See Also
References to other parts of the manual

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About the
About the About the
About the blackbox range
The Pulsar blackbox is a non-contact Level Control System. It has been
designed to provide a new concept in low cost maintenance-free fit and
forget level measurement without any compromise on performance.
Housed in an IP67/Nema 6 enclosure the product line is ideally suited to
applications where level monitoring, reporting, control or logging is
required without the need for a local display.
The blackbox level system is available in a variety of different versions
offering a wide choice of output options.
The blackbox is very easy to use and may be calibrated quickly and simply
via a laptop, using the software supplied with the unit, or alternatively by
using the optional hand held calibrator, which connects to the unit via the
RS232 interface, and provides an onboard LCD display.
All models of the blackbox range can be used with any of the extensive
range of Pulsar dB transducers for distances up to 40m.
The blackbox range is designed to provide you with highly reliable
measurement in a robust and functional package that is easy to use and low
in cost.

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Functional Description
Functional DescriptionFunctional Description
Functional Description
The blackbox ultrasonic Level System sends a transmit pulse to the
transducer, which emits an ultrasonic pulse perpendicular to the transducer
face, and the returned echo is sent back to the blackbox. The time taken to
receive the echo is measured and the distance from the transducer face to the
surface being monitored is calculated.
The blackbox utilises the unique DATEM software (Digital Adaptive
Tracking of Echo Movement). This is an entirely new digital mapping
technique developed especially for the Pulsar’s range of ultrasonic level and
control systems. It gives the system edge when identifying the “true target
level” in the face of competing echoes from pipes, pumps or other
obstructions.
The blackbox can measure from zero to 40m from the transducer to the
surface being monitored, dependent on the transducer used.
The blackbox can measure level, space or distance and provide a
representative output. There are two user definable relays, with individual
setpoints, which can be programmed to activate alarms or control functions,
a voltage output that can be used for remote indication purposes and a
RS232 port, so that the blackbox can be programmed or monitored remotely
by a PC or other equipment.
The blackbox can be programmed either by PC, via the RS 232 Serial
Interface, using the supplied software (standard) or by hand held calibrator
(optional) which is connected to the blackbox via the RS 232 interface.
All the parameters are stored in non-volatile memory, so are retained in the
event of power interruption.

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Product Specification
Product SpecificationProduct Specification
Product Specification
Physical
Wall Mount
Outside dimensions 130 x 130 x 60 mm
Weight Nominal 0.65 kg
Enclosure material/description ABS base with Polycarbonate lid,
flammability rating UL94HB
Cable entry detail underside fitted with 3 x M20, nylon cable
glands suitable for 6 – 12mm cable
Transducer cable extensions 2-core screened
Maximum separation 1000 m
Environmental
IP Rating (Wall) IP66/67
Max. & min. temperature (electronics) -20 ºC to +50 ºC
Flammable atmosphere approval Safe area: compatible with approved dB
transducers (see transducer spec' sheet)
CE approval EMC approval to BS EN 50081-1:1992 for
emissions and BS EN50082-2:1995 for
immunity,
and to BS EN61010-1:1993 for low voltage
directive
Performance
Accuracy 0.25% of the measured range or
6 mm (whichever is greater)
Resolution 0.1% of the measured range or 2 mm
(whichever is greater)
Max. range Dependant on transducer (maximum 40m
dB40)
Min. range Dependent upon transducer (minimum zero
dB Mach 3)
Rate response fully adjustable
Echo Processing
Description DATEM (Digital Adaptive Tracking of Echo
Movement)
Outputs
Analogue output 0 to 5VDC into minimum load 10KΩ
non-isolated (user programmable and
adjustable) 0.1% resolution
Serial Port RS232 for programming and data extraction
Volt free contacts, number and rating 2 form "C" (SPDT) rated at 2A at 240V AC
Programming
PC programming (standard) via RS232 using supplied software
Remote programming (optional) via RS232 using optional hand held
calibrator
Programming security Via passcode (user selectable and
adjustable)
Programmed data integrity Via non-volatile RAM