Barton Instrument Systems WC20 2040B Owners Manual

TankScan™ W-Series

WC2 Controller

Installation Manual

Version 99L15xz

ID#11680

CUS

Introduction

The TankScan Wireless Level System Controller includes a radio/modem
enclosure, an antenna, and an AC power adapter.

System Installation Steps

A. Install Controller (distance & line-of-sight location predetermined).
B. Install monitor(s) on the tank(s)
C. Install fill indicator(s) at a accessible location near the fill point.
D. Install software on host PC
E. Power up and configure the Controller
F. Power up the monitor(s) and fill unit(s).

Controller Installation

PRELIMINARY

NOTICE

Do not install Controller near any RF sources (TV, Radio, etc.). Interference
from such devices can cause data loss and Controller malfunctions.

1. Place Controller on stable flat surface or mount on
wall.

a. If desired, install the self-adhesive rubber feet.
b. To wall mount, attach mounting plate to bottom of

enclosure using supplied screws, then attach the
assembly to the wall with the antenna connector
facing up.

Note: Controller must be within reach of the power source/outlet,

phone jack (if used) and PC (if direct
connection is used).

2. Attach Antenna to Controller (pointed upward).

Note: Ant. connector has left-handed thread.

3. Connect Phone Line, using supplied RJ11 cable.
Plug one end into the Controller and the other
into the wall phone jack. If a phone is needed, plug it into the second RJ11
socket on the Controller. Note: RJ11 sockets are in parallel, either can be

used for line.

Mounting Bracket

See Dimensions

on Page 4.

RS232

Antenna

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 28 AWG or larger telecommu­nications line cord.

4/2001

Phone
Line

Power

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Controller Installation (continued)

4. Plug in the appropriate Power Adapter (US or EU type included, per
order). Plug the barrel-ended connector into Controller and the 3-prong
plug into an unswitched AC outlet.

(US) Power Adapter

(EU) Power Adapter

5. Check front panel indicator lights to make sure unit is operating.

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Front Panel Indicator Lights
& Auto Answer Switch

The AUTO ANSWER switch
sets the modem's answer
mode. If OFF, the modem will
not answer incoming calls - it
will only call out on a pre-set
schedule or alarm.

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During normal operation (with no level requests,
fill operations, or modem activities), the power
light will be on and the "SYNC" light will flash
every 32 seconds.

6. Configure the Controller using the DataScan Plus PC software.

7. The Controller is now ready to receive signals from the level Monitor(s)
setup during the DataScan Plus PC software configuration process.

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Symbol Information

The following symbols may be used in this manual or on the instrument:

Technical Support/Warranty Service/Repair

US: 626-961-2547 • Canada: 403-291-4814 • Europe: 441243826741

Specifications

Operating Temperature ........... +32°F to +140°F (0°C to +60°C)

Enclosure ............................... NEMA-1/IP30 - Indoor Use Only

Safety Ratings......................... UL1950, CSA950, and EN60950

Flame Class Rating .................. UL94V-0

Power Requirements ............... 110 VAC (60 Hz) US;

220 VAC (50-60 Hz) Europe, 5 VA

Internal Transceiver ................. (for use with up to 30 field devices)

Transmits up to 500 feet (150 m), line-of-sight,
in the unlicensed 902-928 MHz band (North
America) or 869.7-870 MHz band (Europe)

Phone Modem ........................ Internal (calls host per schedule or alarm and

accepts calls from host)
Line Impedance: 600 Ohm, transformer
coupled (CTR21 - complex impedance)
Dial Type: DTMF or Pulse (subject to national
approvals)
Baud Rate: 2400 (CCITT V.22bis); 1200
(CCITT V.22 or Bell 212A)

Note: This modem will not detect cadenced
dial tone, but will blind dial on command.

For compliance and approval statements, see
pages 5-7.

Data Storage .......................... Depends upon number of field devices and

frequency of readings.

Host Software ........................ Barton DataScan

®

Plus PC Software

Mounting ............................... Tabletop or wall mount

Shipping Weight (approx.) ....... Controller, (standard) Antenna, & AC adapter

1.7 lbs (0.8 kg)

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