Flowline DL24 Quick Start Guide
EchoPod®
Ultrasonic Liquid Level Switch, Controller & Transmitter
DL10, DL14, DL24, DS14 & DX10 Series Quick Start
DL14-00 Shown
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WELCOME TO THE ECHOPOD
DL10, DL14, DL24, DS14 & DX10 SERIES QUICK START
The EchoPod® Quick Start provides basic mounting, setup and use instructions for getting the EchoPod®
up and running quickly. If you have a non-standard installation or setup requirement that is not addressed
here, please refer to the EchoPod
WE DO YOUR LEVEL BEST
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Manual or other support documentation located at flowline.com.
Thank you for purchasing EchoPod®. The sensor provides level measurement, switching and/or control for
your tank application. This Quick Start includes everything you’ll need to get the sensor up and running.
COMPONENTS
Depending on the sensor part number/configuration that was shipped, EchoPod® comes with a 4’ (1.2m) cable,
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Viton
with the EchoPod
gasket for installation and the Quick Start. Some models have the USB® Key Fob (LI99-2001) included
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and other’s do not. Fob’s can be purchased separately. A LI99-2001 Fob is required to
interface to WebCal® and configure the sensor.
EchoPod
DL24 Series
EchoPod
DL10 Series
EchoPod®
DS14 Series
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Viton
gasket (1”)
P/N: 200128 or
gasket (1”)
Viton
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P/N: 204038
EchoPod®
DS14 Series
USB
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Key Fob
P/N: LI99-2001
EchoPod®
DX10 Series
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CONFIGURING ECHOPOD®
EchoPod
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is configured through WebCal®, a PC software program. Configuration of your sensor should be
performed prior to mounting, since it requires connection to your PC.
STEP 1: DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL WEBCAL®
Download WebCal® software from www.flowline.com/webcal-software onto a PC with the following minimum
specifications:
Windows
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XP/Vista/7/8/10, 10 MB storage space, 256 MB RAM, 1 USB® 2.0 port
Double-click the WebCal® icon to install before proceeding to Step 2. You must have an active Internet
connection to install WebCal®, as it will automatically install any required drivers.
STEP 2: CONNECT THE USB® FOB
NOTE: Do not connect the Fob until after you’ve installed WebCal®.
The sensor communicates to WebCal
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USB
port, ensure that all external power is disconnected from EchoPod®. The maximum distance between
the computer and EchoPod
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is 15’.
1. Connect the red, green, white, and black
wires from the EchoPod
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through the USB® Fob. Prior to plugging the Fob into your computers
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to the
corresponding colored terminals on the
Fob.
2. Tighten the terminal screws with a slotted
screwdriver.
3. Plug the Fob into your PC’s USB
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port.
Wiring identical for all series – Use only the Red,
Black, Green and White wires.
Note: EchoPod® ships with the LI99-2001 Fob (white in color). The LI99-1001 Fob (black in color) can
be used with EchoPod® (
WebCal
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DL10, DL14, DL24, DS14 & DX10 series only)
to configure the sensor with
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With EchoPod® connected to your computer, open the WebCal®* software by clicking on the WebCal® icon.
Follow steps 1-4 to configure the transmitter. Click “Help” in the lower right hand corner and open the help
menu of WebCal
contact a Flowline applications engineer at (562) 598-3015. *For complete information on the WebCal
software, please refer to the WebCal
CONFIGURING ECHOPOD® WITH WEBCAL
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for instructions on WebCal®. If you need additional assistance using WebCal®, please
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manual located at flowline.com/webcal-software.
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1. Output Configuration
a. Configures the relays in terms of pump/valve operations as well as high or low alarms.
b. Sets fail-safe for the relays and the sensor’s output (current, voltage or frequency).
2. Tank Shape Selection
a. Defines the shape of the tank as well as the dimensional information for the tank with
respect to the sensor’s location on the tank.
3. Tank Level Configuration
a. Enters the settings for the relay activation points as well as confirms the operational
range.
4. Write to Unit
a. Uploads the configuration into the sensor.
b. Provides a custom wiring diagram specific to the signal output and/or relay configuration.
OUTPUT CONFIGURATION
Configures the relays in terms of pump/valve operations and level alarms as well as the setting fail-safe for
relays and signal output.
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