RCT LEVELview.PRO.OIL User manual
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LEVELview.PRO.OIL
LEVELview.PRO.AQUA
GPRS/4G/NBIoT-Transmitter unit for fill
level monitoring of oil and water tanks
Fill Level measurement by hydrostatic
pressure probe or capacitive sensor
Operating Instructions
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Welcome
Welcome
Thank you for deciding for this RCT quality product
and the trust that implies. A good choice, because
our dedicated team at RCT develops and produces
smart, modular remote monitoring systems for a
wide range of applications, MADE IN GERMANY.
Our promise: With RCT. Simplify monitoring. remote
monitoring has become smart, safe, fast and in
combination with strong service, very simple for
our customers.
If you have any questions about assembly, installa-
tion or operation or would like further information
about our products, please contact your specialist
dealer or contact the manufacturer RCT directly
(see address on last page).
CONTENTS
Included Hardware 2
Welcome 3
Fill level measurement oil and water 4
Step 1: Zero adjustment 6
Step 2: Installation of the probe or sensor 8
Step 3: Activate transmitter unit 10
Step 4: Install transmitter unit 12
Step 5: Install antenna 13
Step 6: Setting up the app 14
ARTICLE INFORMATION
RCT Article-No. 1000078
Name LEVELview.PRO.OIL or
LEVELview.PRO.AQUA
Included • Transmitter
• External antenna with
magnetic base
•
ACCESSORIES
Depending on Pressure probe or
1000516 (Standard) External antenna with magnetic
1000528 Standard battery
100112 1 Longlife battery
1000924 DATALOGGER
Please read carefully
before use!
selection capacitive sensor
base 1,2 m
Instruction Manual
Documentation of conformity
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Welcome
Welcome
Thank you for deciding for this RCT quality product
and the trust that implies. A good choice, because
our dedicated team at RCT develops and produces
smart, modular remote monitoring systems for a
wide range of applications, MADE IN GERMANY.
Our promise: With RCT. Simplify monitoring. remote
monitoring has become smart, safe, fast and in
combination with strong service, very simple for
our customers.
If you have any questions about assembly, installa-
tion or operation or would like further information
about our products, please contact your specialist
dealer or contact the manufacturer RCT directly
(see address on last page).
CONTENTS
Included Hardware 2
Welcome 3
Fill level measurement oil and water 4
Step 1: Zero adjustment 6
Step 2: Installation of the probe or sensor 8
Step 3: Activate transmitter unit 10
Step 4: Install transmitter unit 12
Step 5: Install antenna 13
Step 6: Setting up the app 14
ARTICLE INFORMATION
RCT Article-No. 1000078
Name LEVELview.PRO.OIL or
LEVELview.PRO.AQUA
Included • Transmitter
• External antenna with
magnetic base
•
ACCESSORIES
Depending on Pressure probe or
1000516 (Standard) External antenna with magnetic
1000528 Standard battery
100112 1 Longlife battery
1000924 DATALOGGER
Please read carefully
before use!
selection capacitive sensor
base 1,2 m
Instruction Manual
Documentation of conformity
The level measurement on the oil or water tank is
carried out precisely by using a hydrostatic pressure
probe or capacitive sensor. (Fig. 1)
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Operation
Fig. 1 | Level measurement by pressure probe
GPRS
4G
NBIoT
Pressure probe or
capacitive sensor
Antenna
Battery
Transmitter
300 cm
50 cm
Screw connection
ø 1 ½”
Level measurement oil and water
.
LEVElview.PRO.OIL or LEVElview.PRO.AQUA
are usable for all commercially available tank shapes:
standing or lying cylinder, rectangular or battery tank,
above and underground. Requirement is a suitable
free tank opening (diameter at least 1").
The installation of the pressure probe or the
capacitive sensor can be carried out independently
of the filling level even when the tank is full.
The level measurement on the oil or water tank is
carried out precisely by using a hydrostatic pressure
probe or capacitive sensor. (Fig. 1)
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Fig. 1 | Level measurement by pressure probe
GPRS
4G
NBIoT
Pressure probe or
capacitive sensor
Antenna
Battery
Transmitter
300 cm
50 cm
Screw connection
ø 1 ½”
Level measurement oil and water
.
LEVElview.PRO.OIL or LEVElview.PRO.AQUA
are usable for all commercially available tank shapes:
standing or lying cylinder, rectangular or battery tank,
above and underground. Requirement is a suitable
free tank opening (diameter at least 1").
The installation of the pressure probe or the
capacitive sensor can be carried out independently
of the filling level even when the tank is full.
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Fig. 2 | Pressure probe with screw plug
Fig. 3 | Capacitive sensor
Step 1: Zero adjustment
For the pressure probe:
(Fig . 2)
(Fig. 1, Page 5)
Completing the zero adjustment
For the capacitive sensor:
(Fig. 3)
(Fig. 1, Page 5)
Operation
Carefully cut the white transportation straps that
hold the pressure probe together. For proper
installation, the probe must be free of twists.
Therefore, leave the probe hanging to straighten
the cable. This may take some time depending on
the temperature.
Mount the antenna of the transmitter and place it
on a metal surface with the magnet. Connect the
pressure probe to the transmitter via the screw
connector and activate the device by plugging in
the battery. Remove the black safety
sticker placed over the contact before plugging it
together.
Mount the antenna of the transmitter and place it
on a metal surface with the magnet. Connect the
capacitive sensor to the transmitter via the plug
connection and activate the device by plugging in
the battery.
Remove the black safety sticker placed over the c
ontact before plugging it together.Make sure that the
sensor does not come into contact with conductive
materials during the measurement time. When the
red and green LEDs light up, the measuring process
is finished. The capacitive sensor can be placed on
the floor.
Then wait about one minute until the device has
sent the data. You can optionally see this in the
Mobile App "RCT Monitor" (see step 6).
The transmitter unit has now transmitted an AD
value to the server, which represents an empty
tank - on the condition that the probe did not come
into contact with other media or liquids during the
measurement. Via the Mobile App or Web App you
can see this transmitted AD value, which is usually
between 10 and 200. Please now assign this value
via the App or Web App as 0%, 0 cm, or 0 liters
(depending on the desired physical unit of size).
This completes the zero adjustment.
Then disconnect the device from the battery again
and go to step 2.
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Fig. 2 | Pressure probe with screw plug
Fig. 3 | Capacitive sensor
Step 1: Zero adjustment
For the pressure probe:
(Fig . 2)
(Fig. 1, Page 5)
Completing the zero adjustment
For the capacitive sensor:
(Fig. 3)
(Fig. 1, Page 5)
Operation
Carefully cut the white transportation straps that
hold the pressure probe together. For proper
installation, the probe must be free of twists.
Therefore, leave the probe hanging to straighten
the cable. This may take some time depending on
the temperature.
Mount the antenna of the transmitter and place it
on a metal surface with the magnet. Connect the
pressure probe to the transmitter via the screw
connector and activate the device by plugging in
the battery. Remove the black safety
sticker placed over the contact before plugging it
together.
Mount the antenna of the transmitter and place it
on a metal surface with the magnet. Connect the
capacitive sensor to the transmitter via the plug
connection and activate the device by plugging in
the battery.
Remove the black safety sticker placed over the c
ontact before plugging it together.Make sure that the
sensor does not come into contact with conductive
materials during the measurement time. When the
red and green LEDs light up, the measuring process
is finished. The capacitive sensor can be placed on
the floor.
Then wait about one minute until the device has
sent the data. You can optionally see this in the
Mobile App "RCT Monitor" (see step 6).
The transmitter unit has now transmitted an AD
value to the server, which represents an empty
tank - on the condition that the probe did not come
into contact with other media or liquids during the
measurement. Via the Mobile App or Web App you
can see this transmitted AD value, which is usually
between 10 and 200. Please now assign this value
via the App or Web App as 0%, 0 cm, or 0 liters
(depending on the desired physical unit of size).
This completes the zero adjustment.
Then disconnect the device from the battery again
and go to step 2.
Fig. 4 | Screw connection set for fastening the
probe or sensor cable
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Step 2: Installing the probe or sensor
Fig. 5 | Insert the pressure probe into the tank
Correct!
Fig. 6 | Insert the capacitive probe into the tank
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Not correct!
Operation
Select a suitable opening: Choose a free tank cap
opening of 1" diameter. Fasten the probe or sensor
cable in it using the gland set and seal it odor-tight.
Insert reducers if necessary.(Fig. 4)
Caution
Do not drill additional openings in the tank,
as this poses a considerable risk and is
strictly prohibited. Modifications to the
tank may only be carried out by a
specialized company. If no suitable
opening is available, ask your tank
specialist for advice.
! Only use existing tank openings.
Installing the pressure probe: Insert the pressure
probe with the cable until it contacts the bottom.
Tighten the cable gland so that the cable
cannot slip.
(Fig. 5)
Installing the capacitive sensor: Insert the blue
measuring probe of the capacitive sensor completely
into the tank and make sure that there is a minimum
distance of 5 cm between the blue measuring probe
and the inner tank walls in all directions. The weight
of the measuring probe rests on the tank bottom.
(Fig. 6)
Fig. 4 | Screw connection set for fastening the
probe or sensor cable
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Step 2: Installing the probe or sensor
Fig. 5 | Insert the pressure probe into the tank
Correct!
Fig. 6 | Insert the capacitive probe into the tank
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Not correct!
Operation
Select a suitable opening: Choose a free tank cap
opening of 1" diameter. Fasten the probe or sensor
cable in it using the gland set and seal it odor-tight.
Insert reducers if necessary.(Fig. 4)
Caution
Do not drill additional openings in the tank,
as this poses a considerable risk and is
strictly prohibited. Modifications to the
tank may only be carried out by a
specialized company. If no suitable
opening is available, ask your tank
specialist for advice.
! Only use existing tank openings.
Installing the pressure probe: Insert the pressure
probe with the cable until it contacts the bottom.
Tighten the cable gland so that the cable
cannot slip.
(Fig. 5)
Installing the capacitive sensor: Insert the blue
measuring probe of the capacitive sensor completely
into the tank and make sure that there is a minimum
distance of 5 cm between the blue measuring probe
and the inner tank walls in all directions. The weight
of the measuring probe rests on the tank bottom.
(Fig. 6)
Battery
Transmitter
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Step 3: Activate transmitter unit
Settings
!
!
Fig. 7 | Plug transmitter together with battery
Operation
Caution
the transmitter and battery pack during
commissioning as well as a later battery
change should be carried out outside
ATEX zone 1.
! Connecting and disconnecting
Caution
message, disconnect the transmitter
and battery pack and wait about 5 minutes.
! To enforce another start
Activate the transmitter by plugging it into the
battery pack. (Fig. 7)
The transmitter is immediately ready for operation
and starts measuring and transferring the fill levels.
Changing the battery: Periodical battery changes
can be carried out without waiting time.
Cyclical notifications: The send frequency of the
regular status reports can be set individually by
RCT in the factory. A notification contains the current
level, up to 24 history fill level measurement
values as well as the battery level and the signal
strength. The corresponding temperature values
are also recorded and transmitted.
Alarm notifications: Alarms via Web App, e.g.
thresholds, overfilling, fillings, battery, etc. are set
up directly in the Mobile App or Web App with
optional forwarding.
After the transmitter has now again sent an AD
value with the current fill level to the App or Web
App, this value must now again be assigned to
the physical quantity (x %, x cm, or x liters).
For further necessary settings (max. tank height,
tank shape, max. liters), please use the menu
navigation in the App or Web App.
Battery
Transmitter
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Step 3: Activate transmitter unit
Settings
!
!
Fig. 7 | Plug transmitter together with battery
Operation
Caution
the transmitter and battery pack during
commissioning as well as a later battery
change should be carried out outside
ATEX zone 1.
! Connecting and disconnecting
Caution
message, disconnect the transmitter
and battery pack and wait about 5 minutes.
! To enforce another start
Activate the transmitter by plugging it into the
battery pack. (Fig. 7)
The transmitter is immediately ready for operation
and starts measuring and transferring the fill levels.
Changing the battery: Periodical battery changes
can be carried out without waiting time.
Cyclical notifications: The send frequency of the
regular status reports can be set individually by
RCT in the factory. A notification contains the current
level, up to 24 history fill level measurement
values as well as the battery level and the signal
strength. The corresponding temperature values
are also recorded and transmitted.
Alarm notifications: Alarms via Web App, e.g.
thresholds, overfilling, fillings, battery, etc. are set
up directly in the Mobile App or Web App with
optional forwarding.
After the transmitter has now again sent an AD
value with the current fill level to the App or Web
App, this value must now again be assigned to
the physical quantity (x %, x cm, or x liters).
For further necessary settings (max. tank height,
tank shape, max. liters), please use the menu
navigation in the App or Web App.
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Step 4: Mounting the transmitter
!
Step 5: Mounting the antenna
Magnetic mounting
Fig. 8 | Attaching the transmitter unit
minimum 20 cm
Fig. 9 | Attaching the antenna
Transmitter
Operation
Now proceed with the installation of the transmitter
and antenna.
Protect from water: The transmitter unit must be
installed in so that it is protected from water. For
outdoor systems, place the unit upright to prevent
water from entering the battery contacts.
Mounting: Attach the transmitter to the tank or the
wall of the manhole chamber using the magnets
integrated in the battery pack (see arrows below)
, or with the optional bracket.(Fig. 8)
Caution! In Ex zone 1, the cable to the
sensor must be laid carefully to avoid
damage. Make sure that the cable is not
kinked or pinched and damaged when the
manhole cover is closed.
There should be a distance of at least 20 cm
between the device and the signal generator.
Otherwise there is a risk that the magnetic field of
the sensor system will be affected by the fastening
magnets and the measurement result will be
distorted. (Fig. 8)
Attach the external antenna to a metal surface
using the magnetic base . As a general rule,
the larger the metal surface, the better the
transmission power.
(Fig. 9)
In order to achieve good transmission power, the
antenna should be mounted vertically (upright).
Make sure that the connection between the antenna
base and the metal surface is clean.
In the case of above-ground tanks, for example,
attach the external transmission antenna directly
to the container.
In the case of underground tanks, the antenna
should be attached outside the manhole chamber
e.g. attached to the manhole cover or safely
embedded into the ground using the optional driveover
antenna. Inside the chamber, the signal can be
significantly restricted by the metal surroundings,
thus reducing the transmission range.
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Step 4: Mounting the transmitter
!
Step 5: Mounting the antenna
Magnetic mounting
Fig. 8 | Attaching the transmitter unit
minimum 20 cm
Fig. 9 | Attaching the antenna
Transmitter
Operation
Now proceed with the installation of the transmitter
and antenna.
Protect from water: The transmitter unit must be
installed in so that it is protected from water. For
outdoor systems, place the unit upright to prevent
water from entering the battery contacts.
Mounting: Attach the transmitter to the tank or the
wall of the manhole chamber using the magnets
integrated in the battery pack (see arrows below)
, or with the optional bracket.(Fig. 8)
Caution! In Ex zone 1, the cable to the
sensor must be laid carefully to avoid
damage. Make sure that the cable is not
kinked or pinched and damaged when the
manhole cover is closed.
There should be a distance of at least 20 cm
between the device and the signal generator.
Otherwise there is a risk that the magnetic field of
the sensor system will be affected by the fastening
magnets and the measurement result will be
distorted. (Fig. 8)
Attach the external antenna to a metal surface
using the magnetic base . As a general rule,
the larger the metal surface, the better the
transmission power.
(Fig. 9)
In order to achieve good transmission power, the
antenna should be mounted vertically (upright).
Make sure that the connection between the antenna
base and the metal surface is clean.
In the case of above-ground tanks, for example,
attach the external transmission antenna directly
to the container.
In the case of underground tanks, the antenna
should be attached outside the manhole chamber
e.g. attached to the manhole cover or safely
embedded into the ground using the optional driveover
antenna. Inside the chamber, the signal can be
significantly restricted by the metal surroundings,
thus reducing the transmission range.
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Fig. 11 | Adding a tank
Fig. 10 | Creating a user account
Step 6: Setting up the App
Fig. 12 | QR-Code links to RCT-App
Android iOS
Operation
To configure LEVELview and to receive and display
the levels and notifications on your smartphone or
tablet you need the free App „RCT Monitor“.
Download the RCT App for Android or iOS. (Fig. 12)
Creating a user account: Open the App and follow
the registration prompts. To register and create
your account for the first time, go to the SIGN UP
field. (Fig. 10)
Note: If you get the device from a dealer, ask them
about possible login data.
Adding a tank: Add the device in the Mobile App
using the QR code. Enter all relevant data under
“Tank configuration” for quick and easy
commissioning. (A b b. 11)
Note: Further information about the different
functions is available directly in the App!
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Fig. 11 | Adding a tank
Fig. 10 | Creating a user account
Step 6: Setting up the App
Fig. 12 | QR-Code links to RCT-App
Android iOS
Operation
To configure LEVELview and to receive and display
the levels and notifications on your smartphone or
tablet you need the free App „RCT Monitor“.
Download the RCT App for Android or iOS. (Fig. 12)
Creating a user account: Open the App and follow
the registration prompts. To register and create
your account for the first time, go to the SIGN UP
field. (Fig. 10)
Note: If you get the device from a dealer, ask them
about possible login data.
Adding a tank: Add the device in the Mobile App
using the QR code. Enter all relevant data under
“Tank configuration” for quick and easy
commissioning. (A b b. 11)
Note: Further information about the different
functions is available directly in the App!
Your contact
Remote Control Technology GmbH
Plockeweg 5
D-35080 Bad Endbach
T +49 (0) 2776 9214330
F +49 (0) 2776 9214331
info@rct-monitor.com
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