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• Series ULTM must be installed, connected and operated in accordance with the
instructions of this manual and with the Series ULTM certifications. Specific local
regulations may also apply.
• Do not open or disassemble Series ULTM except as required for electrical
connections.
• Any type of modifications and repairs are permissible only upon the manufacturer
or re-seller written approval and by pre-qualified personnel. Never reuse defective
parts.
Series ULTM is an ultrasonic level meter with integrated GSM cellular modem
and USB interface. Optional items include external temperature sensor and
programmable timer switch.
eries ULTM measures distance for targets such as liquid or solids.
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easurement is continuous and does not require contact with the target. The
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ystem can accurately measure steady or agitated target surfaces. The system can
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lso rapidly track filling and emptying of vessels. The system measurement
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distance spans 5.9 in (15 cm) to 26 ft (8 m). In addition to distance, the ULTM can
also measure temperature of the environment.
Series ULTM makes use of the measured distance to calculate additional
nformation such as target level and volume.
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eries ULTM operates at an ultrasonic frequency of 75 kHz, making it perfect for
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oisy conditions. The sensor is made of PVDF, therefore providing good chemical
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resistance to corrosive targets.
Series ULTM may be used with 8 to 33 VDC power. The low power mode is
available for use with batteries and is supported using a Programmable Timer
Switch (PTS).
eries ULTM is equipped with a large graphic display and keypad allowing a
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imple wizard-driven setup of the system. The keypad and display allow
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onfiguration of many ULTM configuration parameters. Complete setup of all ULTM
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parameters can be executed using a USB equipped PC or laptop. This method of
configuration allows for rapid cloning of multiple ULTM systems.
Series ULTM transmits measurement information to a predefined destination –
(either cellular phone or cellular PC modem) via SMS with user-programmable
eporting intervals. The system also identifies and sends an alert in boundary
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vents such as full and empty situations. The system can also be programmed to
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dentify or alert for rapid changes of level, indicating theft and refuel quantities. The
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system can also transmit on/off contact state information.
This user manual is intended for users and operators of Series ULTM. The
manual covers system description, installation, operation and troubleshooting for
the Series ULTM.
Power Supply: 8 to 33 VDC on ULTM ports.
Low Power Mode: Programmable sleep mode.
Current Consumption @ 24 VDC:
ontinuous: Less than 10 mA;
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uring SMS transmission: Less than 40 mA;
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hort spikes at switch and SMS: Less than 160 mA.
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Data Interface: Serial COM over USB at 115,200 bps.
USB Port: Firmware upgrade.
Display: 64X128 graphic LCD, viewing size 50X25 mm
ellular Modem Specifications
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and: Quad band 850/900/1800/1900 mHz.
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utput Power: Class 4 (33dBm) for EGSM850/EGSM900.
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Class 1 (30dBm) for GSM1800/GSM1900.
SMS: Point-to-point MO and MT.
GPRS: Multi-slot class 10.
Reports
Displayed: Level and percentage level;
Distance and percentage distance;
Volume;
Temperature (internal and external);
Echo strength;
Global operating hours;
Resettable operating hours.
Data Sent by SMS: Level, distance, volume, temperature, status.
Alerts Sent by SMS: Full, empty, over consumption, refill, custom.
Figure 1: Series ULTM Parts.
Temperature Characteristics
Operational Temperature Range: -4 to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C).
Temperature Sensors: Internal and optional external.
Temperature Compensation: Built-in based on internal sensor, external sensor or
average of the two.
Temperature Display: Internal and external temperature; Instantaneous and
recorded high/low.
*To measure external temperature, contact factory for ULTM-EXT for external
temperature sensor.
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Figure 2: Series ULTM Dimensions.
Chapter 2. Physical and Electrical Installation Guidelines
his chapter is a list of guidelines for proper physical installation of the Series ULTM
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n tanks, including electrical connections. In the final section of this chapter, there
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s a short and concise list of instructions–the “Must-Be pamphlet”. Always ensure
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that the Series ULTM is installed in an area that meets the stated ratings of this
product including temperature and technical specifications.
1. Physical Guidelines
• ULTM systems are installed above the target (e.g. water, fuel) being measured
and should not make contact with the target at any time. Typically, the unit is
installed on top of a tank through a hole on the roof of the
tank. In outdoor applications, the ULTM may be attached to a metal arm
extending above the target attached nearby.
• Series ULTM should be located as far as possible from vertical tank walls and
from other physical obstructions such as filling inlets. Keep a minimum gap of: 12
in (30 cm) plus 4 in (10 cm) for each 3.3 ft (1 m) of measurement range.
• For best results, place the unit away from sources of acoustic noise or
sources of vibrations.
Proper physical installation is accompanied by software setup. Setup includes
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efining parameters such as tank height, and may include additional parameters
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uch as Near Blocking Distance (NBD), Far Blocking Distance (FBD), False echo
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can and more. For additional information refer to the section in Chapter 8
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reference guide: “Application Dimensions and Constraints” (p.14).
2. Tank Fitting
eries ULTM is equipped with a 1.5˝ BSP or 1.5˝ NPT thread allowing for two fitting
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ptions: direct fitting in a threaded flange, or fastened with a 1.5˝ BSP / 1.5˝ NPT
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ut through a thread-free flange.
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or outdoor installations, use a stable arm and firmly attach the sensor to the arm
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using a through-hole and threaded nut. Alternatively, it may be possible to attach
the sensor to a threaded hole which is built-in the arm.
lways verify thread compatibility between the Series ULTM and flange or nut. Do
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ot use excessive force when using threads. Preferably, tighten by hand only. If a
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rench is used, grip Series ULTM at the wrench grip surfaces only (see Figure 1
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Series ULTM parts) and exert light force.
3. Dead Zone
Refer to Chapter 8 reference guide: “Application Dimensions and Constraints”
p.14). A gap must be kept between the face of sensor and the topmost level of the
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arget. This gap must be at least the size of the specified “dead zone”. If the target
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evel passes the dead zone, measurements may be unpredictable. Therefore, it is
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recommended to keep a marginal gap between the expected topmost level and the
dead zone border. In the case where the top most level is too close to the tank roof,
an extension pipe is required for the installation of the unit as described below.
Refer to Chapter 8 reference guide: “Application Dimensions and Constraints”
(p.14). An extension pipe is required for installation where the top most target level
is too close to the roof of the tank. In such cases, an extension pipe is installed on
the tank and the sensor is installed on top of the extension pipe at a safe distance
from the top most level of the target. The lower border of the dead zone may fall
inside the tank as seen in the right hand side of the figure below. In this case no
further software settings are required. The lower border of the dead zone may also
fall within the extension pipe as described in the left hand side of the figure below.
In such cases, the Near Blocking Distance (NBD) should be configured in the
software.
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• Series ULTM should be perpendicular to the surface of a liquid target. The angular
displacement should be less than 5° from the vertical axis.
Figure 5: Possible Extension Pipe Fittings.
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typical structure of an extension pipe is shown in Figure 6 below. Closely follow
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hese guidelines when using an extension pipe:
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Internal pipe diameter should be at least 3˝ (7.62 cm) wide.
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The diameter of the hole on the flange or tank should not be smaller than the pipe
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diameter.
• Pipe length (measured from sensor face) should be no longer than 20˝ (50 cm).
• The pipe should not protrude into the tank.
Pipe should be exactly perpendicular to the surface of the target.
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Sensor must be located at the center of the pipe.
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Pipe should have a smooth interior surface.
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The hole in the flange or tank should have a smooth edge and welding spots must
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be avoided.
Figure 6: Possible Extension Pipe Fittings.
5. Temperature Considerations and Temperature Sensors
Also refer to Chapter 8 reference guide: “Temperature Sensors, Units and Display”
(p.17).
When using an external temperature sensor, place the sensor at a location that
best represents temperature of the air between the sensor face and the target.
Connect the sensor internally as described in the electrical connection section to
the Thermistor pins. External temperature sensors may be ordered from the
manufacturer or may be purchased independently. Use Thermistor NTC 10 K Ω 5%
(minimum), ULTM-EXT or equivalent.
When using the internal temperature sensor, avoid situations where the Series
ULTM is exposed to different thermal conditions other than its environment, such
as direct sunlight. Direct sunlight may overheat the system and cause
measurement inaccuracies, measurement variations in time, and even failure of the
system in extreme cases. If the Series ULTM is exposed to direct sunlight,
construct a local sunshade (“umbrella”) over the ULTM.
In areas of large temperature variations, take into consideration volume changes of
the target due to temperature expansion.
. Electrical Connections
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arefully follow these steps when connecting a power supply to the Series ULTM.
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ower supply must fulfill the proper rating requirements as defined in the
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pecifications chapter above.
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6.1 Turn off Series ULTM.
6.2 Turn the ULTM top cap counter-clockwise and expose the electrical
onnections board. Identify the elements as shown in the following figure.
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Figure 7: Electrical Connections.
GROUND (Pin 4) is a ground and not a common.
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Pins 1-3 are not used on this device.
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.3 Insert power cables into the Series ULTM through one of the glands.
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nsure that high voltage sources or cables are at least 3.28´ (1 m) away from
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Series ULTM and cables.
Keep the electrical supply lines away from electromagnetic interference
sources.
When inserting a cable through the gland, use round cables with a minimum
iameter of 0.24˝ (6 mm) to ensure that the unit remains sealed to IP67 rating.
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onnector terminals may be pulled up for easy wire connection and then re-
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nserted back again.
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6.4 Connect the power cables to the appropriate terminals.
Note: The Series ULTM operates from a DC power supply of 8 to 33 VDC.
Always make sure that sufficient voltage is present on the Series ULTM power
terminals, disregarding of any voltage drop along the supply lines.
6.5 When using an external temperature sensor or ULTM-EXT, connect the
thermistor to data pins 6 and 7. *Do not wire ULTM-PTS and ULTM-EXT at the
same time.
6.6 When using an external Programmable Timer Switch ULTM-PTS, connect the
switch to pins 6 and 7.
6.7 When using a contact alert, connect short/open between pins 5 and 4 (ground).
See the section about contact alerts in the Chapter 8 reference guide.
6.8 The mini-USB port is a USB device-side supporting virtual COM ports. The port
may be used for firmware upgrades, field monitoring and remote setup. Details
about firmware upgrade are provided in the Chapter 5: Firmware Updates
(p.12).
7. Low Power Mode and Programmable/Timer Switch (PTS), ULTM-PTS
Series ULTM supports low power mode for extended external battery lifetime. This
mode of operation requires the external Programmable Timer Switch (PTS) ULTMPTS to be connected between Series ULTM and battery.
PTS connections:
• First connect the 5-wire cable from the ULTM-PTS to Series ULTM through one
of the glands.
• Connect the Brown (+) wire to the power plus (+) on Series ULTM.
• Connect the Yellow (-) wire to the power minus (-) on Series ULTM.
• Connect the White wire to pin 6 on the electrical port panel (see Figure 7
above).
• Connect the Green wire to pin 7 on the electrical port panel.
• Connect the Blue (ground) wire to the ground port on Series ULTM.
• Then connect the 3-wire cable from the ULTM-PTS to the battery.
• Connect the Brown (+) wire to the battery plus (+).
• Connect the Yellow (-) wire to the battery minus (-).
• Connect the Blue wire to a local ground at or nearby the battery.
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Figure 8: Programmable Timer Switch Connections.
See PTS software configuration in Chapter 8: Reference Guide.
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. SIM Card*
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Mini-SIM card must be inserted in the Series ULTM to allow use of the cellular
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eature. Never insert or take out a SIM card when Series ULTM power is on. Follow
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these instructions regarding your SIM card:
8.1 The SIM card must support SMS services with your local cellular operator. You
o not need any voice or browser capabilities in your cellular service.
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epending on your cellular operator – you might be required to use a USIM
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ard.
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.2 Deactivate the SIM PIN code if the PIN code is active before inserting in the
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ULTM. Deactivation is preformed by inserting the SIM card into a cellular phone
and following the instructions of the phone manufacturer. PIN code
configuration is usually found in your phone Settings – Security Settings – PIN
ode Request or similar.
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.3 Always test your SIM card before inserting into Series ULTM. Test the SIM card
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y inserting the card into a cellular phone and sending an SMS. Verify that no
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PIN code is required, that the proper operator serves the cellular link and that
the SMS reaches its destination.
8.4 Turn off Series ULTM. Turn the Series ULTM top cap counter-clockwise and
expose the electrical connections board. Insert the SIM card into the proper slot
s described in the following figure. The SIM may be pulled out by pressing it
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ownward again. Insert as shown in Figure 9 below.
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Figure 9: SIM Card.
8.5 Aim Series ULTM to proper target (e.g. floor), turn on Series ULTM and closely
observe the lower status line on the display (status lines are explained in the
Operating Instructions Chapter 3- Measurement Screen sub-chapter).
You should observe the report “GSM Initializing” for 30 to 60 seconds. Then you
should observe several additional status reports including “GSM Active”. This
indicates proper SIM card operation.
*Series ULTM only supports AT&T and T-Mobile mini-SIM cards. Make sure unit will
work with carrier.
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istance to Tank Walls
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xtension Pipes (1)
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Extension Pipes (2)
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Voltage
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4. Cellular Communications
SIM Card with SMS Service
Destination Phone Number
SMS Alerts
This chapter describes the keypad and display of the Series ULTM. The keypad
and display add the following functionality to Series ULTM:
• Viewing measurement results and viewing information related to the system
• Configuring Series ULTM
This chapter focuses on the structure and operation of the keypad and display.
Configuration of the system via a PC is described in following chapters. Expose the
keypad by turning the cap counterclockwise all the way.
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t least 11.81˝ (30 cm) from walls
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3.94/39.37˝ (+10 cm /1 m) range.
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ixed on a horizontal surface.
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Far away from acoustic noises and
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the target.
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target (from sensor face).
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ated higher than 8 VDC due to
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voltage drop.
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upply.
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Inserted in the SIM card slot.
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Defined using correct limits.
Configured correctly.
Defined (consider the application).
Executed when the tank is empty.
Set up in flange and extension pipe
installations.
1. Keypad
1.1 Navigation Keys
Use the navigation keys to scroll through the display.
Figure 10: Navigation Keys.
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