NIVELCO EasyTREK SP-300, EasyTREK SP-300 Ex Installation And Programming Manual

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Manufacturer

H-1043 Budapest, Dugonics u. 11.

Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone]

sales

:

E-mail: @nivelco.com www.nivelco.com

NIVELCO Process Control Co.

EasyTREK

SP-300, SP-300 Ex

two-wire compact ultrasonic level transmitter

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Min. measur ing dist ance )(X

m

Max. measuring dist ance of the device )

M

(X

Max. measur ement r ange of t he devi ce

Device data

Application data

Max.distancetobemeasured(H)

Automatic cl ose-end bl ocking

Default: P05=X

m

Manual cl ose-end bl ocking

Pro gra mmed: P05> X

m

Progr ammed measurement r ange

Transmit ted r ange

Far end blocking

Defaul ts: P06=0

DIST = Distance (measured)

LEV = Level

(calculated: H-DIST )

VOL = Volume

(calculated from LEV)

Min. measuring distance

Measurement

BASIC CONCEPTS AND ELEMENTS

OF ULTRASONIC MEASUREMENT

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................5

2. TECHNICAL DATA ....................................................................6

2.1 General data .................................................................................... 6

2.2 Additional data for ex certified devices ............................................ 6

2.3 Special data ..................................................................................... 7

2.4 Accessories ..................................................................................... 7

2.5 Order codes (Not all combinations are available) ........................... 7

2.6 Dimensions ...................................................................................... 8

3. INSTALLATION .........................................................................9

3.1 Liquid Level Measurement .............................................................. 9

3.2 Open channel flow measurement ................................................. 11

4. WIRING ....................................................................................11

5. PUTTING INTO OPERATION ..................................................12

5.1. Usage ........................................................................................... 12

5.2. Special conditions of safe use ...................................................... 13

5.3. Programming ................................................................................ 14

5.3.1. Measurement configuration ....................................................... 14

5.3.2. Current Output ........................................................................... 20

5.3.3. Relay Output ............................................................................. 21

5.3.4. Digital communication ............................................................... 22

5.3.5. Measurement optimisation ........................................................ 22

5.3.6. Data logger ................................................................................ 26

5.3.7. Volume (content) measurement ................................................ 30

5.3.8. Open channel flow measurement ............................................. 31

5.3.9. 32-Point linearisation ................................................................. 37

5.3.10. Informational parameters (read out parameters) .................... 38

5.3.11. Additional parameters of the flow metering ............................. 39

5.3.12. Supplementary parameter of the logger .................................. 39

5.3.13. Other parameters .................................................................... 39

6. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ............................................... 40

6.1 Software upgrade .......................................................................... 40

7. ERROR CODES ...................................................................... 41

8. PARAMETER TABLE ............................................................. 42

9. SOUND VELOCITY VALUES IN DIFFERENT GASES .......... 44

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Thank you for choosing a NIVELCO instrument.

We are sure that you will be satisfied throughout its use.

1. INTRODUCTION

Application

The EasyTREK compact ultrasonic level transmitters from NIVELCO are
excellent tools for level measurement of liquids.
Level measurement technology based on the non-contacting ultrasonic
principle is especially suited for applications where, for any reason, no
physical contact can be established to the surface of the material to be
measured.

Principle of Operation

The ultrasonic level metering technology is based on the principle of
measuring the time required for the ultrasound pulses to make a round trip
from the sensor to the level to be measured and back. The sensor emits an
ultrasonic pulse train and receives the echoes reflected. The intelligent
electronic device processes the received signal by selecting the echo
reflected by the surface and calculates from the time of flight the distance
between the sensor and the surface which constitutes the basis of all output
signals of the EasyTREK.

A Total beam angle of 5-7 at -3 dB as is featured by most of Nivelco’s
SenSonic transducers ensuring a reliable measurement in narrow silos with
uneven side walls as well as in process tanks with various protruding objects.
Furthermore, as a result of the narrow beam angle - the emitted ultrasonic
signals have an outstanding focusing - deep penetration through gases, vapour
and foam is ensured.

rr

D

XD

1 m 0,21 m

2 m 0,3 m

5 m 0,56 m

10 m 1 m

15m 1,45 m

X

m

X

M

Diameters corresponding
to
5° beam angle.

Minimum measuring distance (X

m

) is determined by the design of the unit within which the measurement is not possible (Dead Zone) its value is according with

P05 on page 18. Since measurement is impossible within this range material should not get into this zone.

Maximum measuring distance (X

M

) is the greatest distance (determined by the design of the unit) which can be measured by the unit under ideal conditions. (See

parameter P04 on page 17). Maximum measuring distance of the actual application (H) must not be greater than X

M

.

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2. TECHNICAL DATA

2.1 GENERAL DATA

Transducer/enclosure materials Polypropylene (PP),PVDF, PTFE/PP

Process temperature

PP, PVDF and PTFE transducers -30°C…+90°

Ambient temperature

-30 °C … +80 °C

Pressure

(1)

(Absolute) 0.05 … 0.3 MPa (0.5 … 3 bar) SS316Ti for sensors with stainless steel 0.09 ... 0.11 MPa (0.9 ... 1.1 bar)

Seals

PP transducer: EPDM; All other transducer versions: FPM

Ingress protection

IP 68

Power supply

12

(3)

… 36 V DC with HART communication

48 mW … 720 mW, Galvanic isolation; protection against surge
transients

Accuracy

(2)

 (0.2% of the measured distance plus 0.05% of the range)

Resolution Depending on the measured distance: < 2 m: 1 mm, 2 ... 5 m: 2 mm, 5 ... 10 m: 5 mm, > 10 m: 10 mm

Outputs

Analogue: 4 … 20 mA, (3.9 … 20.5 mA), R

tmax

= (Ut – 11.4 V) / 0.02 A, Galvanic isolation; protection against surge transients
SPDT relay, 30 V / 1 A DC; 48 V / 0.5 A AC
Serial communication: HART interface (terminal resistor 250 Ohm)

Electrical connection

6 x 0.5 mm

2

shielded cable 6mm x 5m (available max. length 30m)

Electrical protection Class III SELV

(1) For pressures below 1 bar representative of Nivelco should be consulted.
(2) Under optimal circumstances of reflection and stabilised transducer temperature.
(3) Only partial operation is provided. Realible operation without any restrictions is guaranteed at >13.4V terminal voltage.

2.2 ADDITIONAL DATA FOR EX CERTIFIED DEVICES

Ex marking

II 1 G Ex ia IIB T6..T5 Ga

Intrinsically safety data

Ci ≤ 28 nF, Li ≤ 200



H, Ui ≤ 30 V, Ii ≤ 140 mA, Pi ≤ 1 W Ex-device should be powered by Ex ia power supply

Ex power supply, loading

Uo < 30 V, Io < 140 mA, Po < 1 W, Voltage range 12 V … 30 V, R

t max

= (Ut – 12 V) / 0.02 A

Medium temperature

For PP transducer -20 °C ... +70 °C, for PVDF transducer -20 °C ... +80 °C; Temp. class T6,
for PTFE transducer -30 °C ... +90 °C; Temp. class T5,

Ambient temperature -20 °C … +70 °C

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2.3 SPECIAL DATA

SPECIAL DATA FOR PP, PVDF AND PTFE TRANSDUCERS (ALSO APPLIES TO Ex MODELS)

Type

SP-39 - SP-38- SP-37- SP-36- SP-34- SP-32-

Transducer material PP, PVDF PTFE PP, PVDF PTFE PP, PVDF PTFE PP or PVDF PP or PVDF PP or PVDF
Max measuring distance * (X

M

)

[m / ft]

4/13 3/10 6/20 5/16 8/26 6/20 10/33 15/49

25/82

Min. measuring distance*

(Dead band) [m / ft]

0.2/0.65

0.25/

0.82

0.25/0.82 0.25/0.82 0.35/1.2 0.35/1.2 0.35/1.2 0.45/1.5

0.6/2

Total beam angle (-3dB) 6° 5° 7° 5° 5° 7°
Measurement frequency 80 kHz 80 kHz 50 kHz 60 kHz 40 kHz 20 kHz

Process connection

1” BSP and

1 ½” BSP / NPT

1” BSP and 2” BSP/NPT

1” BSP and
2” BSP/NPT

1” BSP 1” BSP 1” BSP

* (from the transducer face)

2.4 ACCESSORIES

 Warranty Card
 Installation and Programming Manual
 Declaration of Conformity

2.5 ORDER CODES (NOT ALL COMBINATIONS ARE AVAILABLE)

EasyTREK

S

P – 3 –

HOUSING MATERIAL CODE RANGE M/FEET CODE PROCESS CONNECTION CODE OUTPUT / EX CODE

PP A 25/82 2 1”; 2” BSP thread 0 4 … 20 mA / HART / LOGGER 3
PVDF B 15/49 4 2” NPT thread N 4 … 20 mA / HART 4
PTFE / PP T 10/33 6 1” BSP quick conn. / PP F 4 … 20 mA / HART / LOGGER / Ex 7
6/20 ; 8/26 * 7 Bracket 200 mm K 4 … 20 mA / HART / Ex 8
5/16 ; 6/20 * 8 Bracket 500 mm L 4…20mA / Relay / HART

H

3/10 ; 4/13 * 9 Bracket 700 mm M 4…20mA / Relay / HART / LOGGER A

The order code of an Ex version should end in ‘Ex’

* Measuring range depends on the material of the transducer

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2.6 DIMENSIONS

EasyTREK

SP-39- /

PP, PVDF, PTFE

EasyTREK

SP-38- /

PP, PVDF, PTFE

EasyTREK

SP-37- /

PP, PVDF, PTFE

EasyTREK

SP-36- /

PP, PVDF

EasyTREK

SP-34- /

PP, PVDF

EasyTREK

SP-32- /

PP, PVDF

1 ½” BSP
vagy NPT

60

~199

BSP: 15 , NPT: 22

16 22

1” BSP

Ø 96

2” BSP
vagy NPT

60

~199

BSP: 15, NPT: 22

16

22

1” BSP

Ø 96

2” BSP
vagy NPT

80

~219

BSP: 15 , NPT: 22

16 2 2

1” BSP

Ø 96

1” BSP

16

22

~162

Ø 96

Ø 122

~173

1” BSP

16 22

1” BSP

16

22

195

Ø148

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3. INSTALLATION

3.1 LIQUID LEVEL MEASUREMENT

POSITION

The ideal position of the EasyTREK is on the radius
r = (0.3 … 0.5) R of the (cylindrical) tank / silo.
(Take also sonic cone on page 5 into consideration.)

SENSOR ALIGNMENT

The sensor face has to be parallel to the
surface of the liquid within  2-3.

TEMPERATURE

Make sure that the transmitter is
protected against overheating by
direct sunshine.

Sunshade

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OBSTACLES

Make sure that no objects (cooling pipes, bracing members,
thermometers etc.) protrude into the sensing cone of the ultrasonic
beam.

Remark: EasyTREK programming allows one fixed object that would
otherwise disturb the measurement to be blocked out. (see P29 of
programming).

FOAM

Foaming of the liquid surface may render ultrasonic level metering
impossible. If possible, a location should be found, where foaming is
the least (device should be located as far as possible from liquid
inflow) or a stilling pipe or well should be used.

WIND

Intensive air (gas) movements in the vicinity of the ultrasonic cone
is to be avoided. A strong draft of wind may "blow away" the
ultrasound. Devices with lower measuring frequency (40, 20 kHz)
are recommended.

FUMES / VAPOURS

For closed tanks containing chemicals or other liquids, which
creates fume/gases above the liquid surface especially for outdoor
tanks exposed to the sun, a strong reduction of the nominal
measuring range of the ultrasonic device is to be considered during
device selection. Devices with lower measuring frequency (40, 20
kHz) are recommended in these cases.

STAND-OFF

The structure of the stand off pipe should be rigid; the inner rim where the ultrasonic beam leaves the pipe should be rounded.



250



D 100

L

Dmin.

L

D

min

S P  – 39  S P  – 38  S P  – 3 7 

150 50 60 60
200 50 60 75
250 65 65 90
300 80 75 105



350



D 100

L

Dmin.

L

D

min

S P  – 34  S P  – 32 

90 * *
200 * *
350 * *
500 * *

* For values contact your distributor

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3.2 OPEN CHANNEL FLOW MEASUREMENT

 The unit is suitable for open channel flow measurement with the constructive works listed in 5.3.8.
 For ultimate accuracy, install the sensor as close as possible above the expected maximum water level (see minimum measuring range).
 Install the unit in a place defined by the characteristics of the metering channel along the longitudinal axis of the flume or weir. In case of Parshall flumes

supplied by NIVELCO the location of the sensor is marked.

 In some cases foam may develop on the surface. Make sure that the surface, opposite to the sensor, remains free of foam for proper sound reflection.
 The unit should be fixed so that it‘s position would not change.
 From measurement accuracy point of view the length of the channel sections preceding and following the measuring flume and their method of joining to the

measuring channel section are of critical importance.

 Despite of the most careful installation, the accuracy of flow metering will be lower than that of specified for the distance measurement. The features of the

flume or weir applied will determine it.

 Devices should be protected against overheating due to direct sunshine by using sunshades.

4. WIRING

 Make sure the terminals in the box are not under power (Use shielded cable 6 x 0.5 mm2 suggested in

the technical data or stronger).

 After powering the necessary programming can be performed.

White

Green

Yel low

Grey

Brown

Black

Junction box

Wire colours:

Green – relay C1 output White – I, one of the points of current loop, power supply and HART (polarity independent)

Yellow – relay CC output Brown – I, other point of current loop, power supply and HART (polarity independent)

Grey – relay C2 output Black – GND, functional earthing and shielding point

Power
suppl

y

Power supply
+ HART
+ Current output

HART modem

I

white (brown

)

brown (white

)

green

black

R

C1 C2

CC

yellow

grey

mA

TRANSMITTER

Extension of the integrated cable:

Should extension be needed the use of connection box is
suggested.
The shielding of the two cables should be connected and
grounded at the signal processing device.

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5. PUTTING INTO OPERATION

5.1. USAGE

Subsequent to powering the correctly wired device would start to tick and after 10 - 20 s ECHO LED go on and 4 ... 20 mA signal appears on the current output.
Measurement will be according to the factory setting. The factory setting is throughout apt to check proper working and to perform simple measurement tasks but
features residing in the unit can only be utilised by adjusting the EasyTREK to the application by programming. For sound knowledge of the operation features and
proper solving of difficult measurement applications the parts of the programming should carefully be studied.

LED

indication:

 ECHO-LED

ON, if the unit detects proper echo

 COM-LED

Blinking on HART communication
Is ON in the state of remote programming

IrDA - Infrared communication port for
logger readout, diagnostics and software upgrade

Device can be reset to factory setting. Default of EasyTREK SP-300 is the following:

 Measurement: level (LEV)
 Zero level assigned to the maximum distance
 Current output proportional to the level
 4 mA and 0% assigned to zero level.
 20 mA and 100% a assigned to the maximum level (minimum distance)
 Error indication by the current output: holds last value.
 Damping: 60 s.

Red LED

„ECHO”

Red LED

„COM”

Cable

View of the transmitter neck from above:

IrDA

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5.2. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SAFE USE

Diameter of the cable should match the cable conduit.
The cable outside the unit should be fixed so that it should be free of loading.
The terminal box should be selected in accordance with the electrical class of the area.
The device should read or programmed through IR port only outside of the explosive hazardous atmosphere because the infrared interface connected to the
computer is not an explosion-proof apparatus.

Transmitter can only be powered by certified intrinsically safe current loop.
The PTFE enclosure of the transducer is plastic that can be loaded electrostatically therefore:

 Filling and emptying speed should be selected according to the medium
 Fog development of the dangerous material during filling should be avoided.
 Cleaning of the plastic enclosure is not allowed in hazardous space.

The device can be mounted into tanks with up to 3 bar process pressure. The apparatus is not suitable as a fire resistant barrier between the inside and the outside
area. After mounting the unit, pressure test of the system should be carried out on a regular basis in accordance to the local regulations at 1.5 times higher pressure
than the nominal pressure value.

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5.3. PROGRAMMING

The HART interface of the EasyTREK provides for access to the whole parameter set and possibility of their programming. Parameter set can be reached in two
different ways: by the use of the

- EView software run on the PC connected through HART modem to the loop or

- Nivelco made MultiCONT multi-channel process control unit.
Since these access methods differ in their form and handling present manual does not review them. The information is contained in the relevant descriptions and

user’s manuals.

5.3.1. MEASUREMENT CONFIGURATION

P00: - c b a Engineering Units FACTORY DEFAULT: 000

Programming of this parameter will result in loading the factory default with the corresponding engineering units.

Therefore all parameters should be set again!

a Operation
0 Liquid level measurement

b

Engineering units

(according to “c”)

Metric US

0 m ft
1 cm inch

c Calculation system
0 metric

1 US

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P01: - - 1 a Measurement Mode FACTORY DEFAULT: 11

Parameter value „a” will determine the basic measurement value that will be transmitted. Subsequently values for the relays are also relating to
these quantities.

a

Measurement

mode

Transmitted value Display symbol

0 Distance Distance DIST

1 Level

Level

LEV

2 Level % LEV%

3 Volume

Volume

VOL

4 Volume % VOL%
5 Flow Flow FLOW

A

X

m

LEV %

0

100

[%]

LEV

0

DIST

0

H

D

DIST

H

P10

P11

H

Transmitted value DIST LEV=H-DIST

LEV%= P10

m

XH

P10P11

*LEV 





Parameters to set P00

P01(a) = 0
P05 ≥ X

m

P00
P01(a) = 1
P04 = H
P05 ≥ X

m

P00
P01(a) = 2
P04 = H
P05 ≥ X

m

P10 = X

0%

P11 = X

100%

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A

DIST

H

VOL

0

VOL%

0

100

[%]

P10

P11

B

C

D

Transmitted value

VOL

f

P40…P45

(H-DIST)

VOL%= P10

m

XH

P10P11

*VOL 





Parameters to set P00

P01(a) = 3
P02(b)
P04 = H
P05 ≥ X

m

P40…P45

P00
P01(a) = 4
P02(b)
P04 = H
P05 ≥ X

m

P10 = X

0%

P11 = X

100%

P40…P45

A: Shortest measurable distance
B: Volume (content) pertaining to the greatest measurable level
C: Whole value of the vessel
D: diagram valid for the default value of P10 P11

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P02: - c b a Calculation units FACTORY DEFAULT: 000

a Temperature
0 °C
1 °F

This table is interpreted according to P00(c), P01(a) and P02(c) and is irrelevant in case of percentage measurement [ P01(a)= 2 or 4 )]

b

Volume Weight (set also P32) Volume flow

Metric US Metric US Metric US

0 m3 ft3 - lb (pound) m3/time ft3/time
1 litre gallon tons tonnes litre/time gallon/time

c Time

Attention!

EasyTREK is a level transmitter. Although it can be used for
measuring weight, due to factors involved in doing so, accuracy
may essentially be influenced.

0 s
1 min
2 hour
3 day

P04 - - - - Maximum Distance to be Measured (H) FACTORY DEFAULT: XM as per chart

This is the only parameter that has to be programmed for each application other than distance (however to avoid disturbing effect of
possible multiple echoes it is suggested to do this in distance measurement applications too).

The maximum distance to be measured is the greatest distance between the surface of the transducer and the farthest level to be measured.
The factory programmed, greatest distances (DEFAULT values) which can be measured by the units are listed in the table below. For the actual
application the maximum distance to be measured i.e. the distance between the sensor and the bottom of the tank should be entered in P04.

EasyTREK

Level transmitter for liquids

Maximum measuring distance XMm/feet

Transducer material PP / PVDF Transducer material PTFE

SP_-39 4/13 3/10
SP_-38 6/20 5//16
SP_-37 8/26 6/20
SP_-36 10/33 ­SP_-34 15/49 ­SP_-32 25/82 -

Since the level is determined by calculating the difference between the value set in P04 and distance (DIST) is measured by the unit, it is
essential that the correct value of (H) is set in P04. To obtain the best accuracy it is suggested that this distance is measured in the empty tank.

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P05: - - - - Minimum measuring distance (Dead zone - Close-end blocking) FACTORY DEFAULT: Xm as per chart

The range, beginning with the sensor’s surface, within which (due to the physical restraint of the ultrasound measurement system) measurement can
not be made, is called the dead zone. The EasyTREK will not accept any echo within the

blocking distance set here.

Close-end blocking may be represented as the extension of the dead zone within which a possible echo will not be taken into consideration making
possible to exclude disturbing objects near to the sensor.

Automatic Close-end blocking =Dead Band control (P05 = X

m

)

Device with factory default will automatically set the smallest possible dead band depending on the conditions of the operation.
This will be under optimal conditions a bit smaller in unfavourable circumstances greater than value given in the chart.

Manual Close-end-blocking with limitation ≥ dead zone (P05>X

m

)

By entering a value, higher than the factory default the close-end blocking will be either the value programmed in P05 or the actual dead zone
distance (influenced by the actual conditions of the application) whichever is greater.

EasyTREK
for liquids

Minimum measuring distance Xm m/feet

Sensor material PP / PVDF

Sensor material PTFE

S-39 0.2/0.65 0.2/0.65
S-38 0.25/0.82 0.25/0.82
S-37 0.35/1.2 0.35/1.2
S-36 0.35/1.2 ­S-34 0.45/1.5aggregation ­S-32 0.6/2 -

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P04

P46

h

P06

P06: - - - - Far-end blocking FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

Far-end blocking is the range below the level
set in parameter P06. The far-end blocking
can be used to avoid disturbing effect of
stirrer or heaters at the bottom of the tanks.
Detecting echoes in this range the unit
provides special signals.

A.) Measuring level or content

Level sinking below

 the value of P06 current output is

according to the value of the far-end
blocking and further

 below SUB 0 (7/8 of P06) the ERROR

CODE 10 will be transmitted via HART

P06=X

SUB 0

X/8

20mA

4mA

H

 Level rising over value of far-end blocking:

The calculation of level and volume will be based on the programmed tank dimensions, therefore the measured or calculated process values will
not be influenced in any way, by the far end blocking value.

B.) Open channel flow metering

Far-end blocking will be used for those small levels below which the accurate volume flow calculation is no longer
possible.

 Level in the flume/weir sinking below the blocked out range:

- Output current value will be according to the value of Q = 0

- 0 value transmitted via HART for display of „No Flow” or 0

 Level in the flume/weir rising over the blocked out range:

The calculation of volume flow will be based on the programmed flume/weir data; therefore the measurement
values will not be influenced in any way, by the far end blocking value.

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5.3.2. CURRENT OUTPUT

P08: - - - - Fixed current output FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

By this step the output current can be set for a fix value selected from between 3.8 mA and 20.5 mA. This function is not operational as per the
factory default: 0. Attention: fixing output current will make settings in P10, P11, P12 and P19 irrelevant.

P10: - - - - Value (of distance, level, volume or flow) assigned to 4 mA current output FACTORY DEFAULT: 0
P11: - - - - Value (of distance, level, volume or flow) assigned to 20 mA current output FACTORY DEFAULT: XM – Xm

Values are interpreted according to P01(a). Assignment can be made so that the proportion between the change of the (measured or calculated) process
value and the change of the current output be either direct or inverse. E.g. level 1 m assigned to 4mA and level 10 m assigned to 20 mA represents direct
proportion and level 1 m assigned to 20 mA and level 10 m assigned to 4 mA represents the inverse proportion. Please note that in case of programming for
(LEV or VOL) % measurement the min and max value has to be entered in the relevant engineering units of LEV (m, ft) or
VOL (m

3

, ft3).

Transmitting level

LEV

20,5 mA

3,8 mA

P11

P10

I

out

04 20

[mA]

A

DIST

H

D

A: Smallest measurable dist.
D: diagram valid for default

values of P10 and P11

P12: - - - a Error indication by the current output FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

In case of error the EasyTREK will provide one of the current outputs below for the time the error prevails. (For errors see Chapter 7).

a Error indication by output current
0 HOLD (hold last value)
1 3.8 mA
2 22 mA

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5.3.3. RELAY OUTPUT

P13: - - - a Relay function

a Relay function Also set:

0 DIFFERENTIAL LEVEL CONTROL

(Hysteresis control)
Relay is energised if the measured or

calculated value exceeds the value set in P14
Relay is de-energised if the measured or
calculated value descends under the value set
in P15

Relay

Level

P14

P15

Time

Energise d:

De-energised:

P14, P15

There is a need to set (in level

min 20mm) hysteresis between

P14 and P15

P14 > P15 – normal operation

P14 < P15 – inverted operation

1 Relay is energised in case of Echo Loss -
2 Relay is de-energised in case of Echo Loss -
3 COUNTER

Used for open channel flow metering.
A 140 msec pulse is generated every 1, 10,

100, 1.000 or 10.000 m3 according to P16.

P16= 0: 1m

3

P16= 1: 10 m

3

P16= 2: 100 m

3

P16= 3: 1.000 m

3

P16= 4: 10.000 m3

In de-energised state of the device the „C1” circuit is closed.

FACTORY DEFAULT: 2

P14: … Relay parameter – Operating value FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

P15: … Relay parameter – Releasing value FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

P16: … Relay parameter – Pulse rate FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

FACTORY DEFAULTS: P14=0, P15=0, P16=0

C2 C1

C2 C1

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5.3.4. DIGITAL COMMUNICATION

P19: - - - a Short (HART) address of the unit FACTORY DEFAULT: 2

These addresses with 0 … 15 are, in accordance with the HART standard, for distinguishing units in the same loop.

 Address: 0 current output of 4 … 20 ma operational
 Address: 1 … 15 current output is fixed to 4 mA.

5.3.5. MEASUREMENT OPTIMISATION

P20: - - - a Damping FACTORY DEFAULT: 5

This parameter can be used to reduce unwanted fluctuation of the display and output.

a Damping (s) No or moderate fume / waves Heavy or dense fume or turbulent waves
0 no filter For testing only

1 3 applicable not recommended
2 6 recommended applicable
3 10 recommended recommended
4 30 recommended recommended
5 60 recommended recommended

P22: - - - a Dome top tank compensation FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

This parameter can be used to reduce disturbing effect of possible multiple echoes

a Compensation Remark
0 OFF In case the EasyTREK is not mounted in the centre of the top and the top is flat.
1 ON In case the EasyTREK is mounted in the centre of a tank with dome-shaped top

P24: - - - a Target tracking speed FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

In this parameter evaluation can be speed up at the expense of the accuracy.

a Tracking speed Remark
0 Standard For most applications

1 Fast For fast changing level

2 Special

Only for special applications (measuring range is reduced to 50% of the nominal value)

The measuring window is inactive and the EasyTREK will respond practically instantly to any target.

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P25: - - - a Selection of Echo within the measuring window FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

A so-called measuring window is formed around the echo signal. The position of this measuring window determines the flight time for calculation of
the distance to the target. (the picture below can be seen on the test oscilloscope)

Received
signal
amplitude

Echo 1.

t

Echo 2.

t

Some applications involve multiple (target + disturbing) echoes even within the measuring window. Basic echo selection will be done by the Quest +
software automatically. This parameter influences the echo selection only within the measuring window.

a Echo in the window to be selected Remark
0 With the highest amplitude Most frequently used

1 First one For liquids applications with multiple echoes within the Measuring Window

P26: - - - - Level elevation rate (filling speed) (m/h or ft/h) FACTORY DEFAULT: 2000
P27: - - - - Level descent rate (emptying speed) ) (m/h or ft/h) FACTORY DEFAULT: 2000

These parameters provide additional protection against echo loss in applications involving very heavy fuming. Correct setting increases reliability of
the measurement during filling and emptying. The parameters must not be smaller than the fastest possible filling/emptying rate of the actual
technology.

Attention! Level changing rate is rather different near to the conical or spherical bottom of such a vessel.

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P28 - - - a Echo loss indication FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

a Echo loss indication Remark

0 Delayed indication

During short echo-loss (for the period of twice the time set in P20) analogue output will hold last
value. After this period the current value according to the setting in P12 and via
HART ERROR CODE 2 will be transmitted.

1 No indication For the time of echo-loss, analogue output will hold last value.

2 Filling simulation

Loosing echo during the filling process, transmitted value will increase according to the filling
speed set in P26

3

Immediate indication

Loosing echo the current value (according to the setting in P12) and the ERROR CODE 2
(via HART) will immediately be transmitted.

4 Empty tank indication

Echo-loss may occur in completely empty tanks with a spherical bottom due to deflection of the
ultrasonic beam, or in case of silos with an open outlet. In such cases it may be useful to
indicate empty tank instead of echo loss.

HART

Current output

Holding value

Holding value

Error Code 2

Current 22mA P12=2

Holding last value P12=0

Current 3,8mA P12=1

Echo loss
Echo LED goes out

2 * ”P20” time

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P29 - - - - Blocking out of disturbing object FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

One fixed object in the tank, disturbing the measurement, can be blocked out. By the use of the Echo Map (P70) the precise distance of disturbing
object can be read out. This value should be entered in this parameter.

P31: - - - - Sound velocity at 20C (m/s or ft/s depending on P00(c) FACTORY DEFAULT:: 343,8 (m/s), 1128 (ft/s)

This parameter should be used if the sound velocity in the gases above the measured surface differs largely from that of in the air.
This is recommended for applications where the gas is more or less homogeneous. If it is not, the accuracy of the measurement can be improved
using 32-point linearisation (P48, P49).

For sound velocities in various gases see section “Sound Velocities”.

P32: - - - - Specific gravity FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

Entering a value (other than “0”) of specific gravity in this parameter, the weight will be displayed instead of VOL.

Engineering unit should be [kg/dm

3

] or [lb/ft3] depending on P00 (c)

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5.3.6. DATA LOGGER

The logger of the device can store 12288 events. The registry is in a non-volatile (FLASH) memory, so the registry will retain its contents even in
case of a power failure. The on-board clock of the device is protected against short power-outs, and keeps working for at least 15 days after the
device is switched off. The battery protecting the clock needs at least two hours to be recharged.

The logger operates in two basic ways.

Linear logging, whereby an entry is logged after every time period configured in P35.
Event-controlled logging, whereby an entry is logged after an internal event occurs or condition is fulfilled.

The capacity of the registry allows the following logging times in linear logging mode:

P35 [min] Time of logging Note

0 3..5 hrs. depends on device type and measurement cycle time
1 7..8 days

5 40 days
10 80 days
60 500 days (16 months)

Content of a log:

 entry time (with an accuracy of 1 minute)
 primary measured value (P01)
 level and distance values
 sensor temperature
 output current
 error and status variables

The registry can be erased in parameter P79. See: P79.

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P34: - cba Logging mode

a Operating mode Parameters to be programmed
0 No logging
1 Linear logging P35 – interval (minute)
2 Event-controlled logging when the primary value changes P35 – absolute value of variation
3 Event-controlled logging when the primary value changes P35 – variation in %
4 Event-controlled logging when the primary value gets out of range P35, P36 – absolute values of range limits

b Logging of errors and warnings (a>0)
0 No logging
1 Logging of all errors and warnings
2 Logging of errors only
3 Logging of NoEcho only

c Logging of changes in status (a>0)
0 No logging
1 Logging of change in status

FACTORY SETTING: 000 (no logging)

Errors that may generate an entry if P34/b<>0: NOECHO, ERR12, ERR13, ERR14, ERR15, ERR16, SUB0, ERR4, ERR5, PT ERR (temperature
measurement error).

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P35-36: Log value 1 and log value 2

P34a Operating mode Function of P35 and P36

0 No logging
1 Linear logging P35 = 0 One entry after every measurement cycle.

P35 <> 0 Logging interval (minutes)
P36 Value is indifferent

2 Event-controlled logging when the primary

value changes

P35 Absolute value of the change in the primary measured value (according to

P01a)
P35 is defined as the dimension of the primary measured unit.
Log entry occurs if the value of the primary measured value deviates from the
measured value of the previous cycle in any direction by the amount
specified in P35.

P36 Value is indifferent

3 Event-controlled logging when the primary

value changes

P35 Relative (%) value of primary measured value (according to P01a) variation.
P35 is a relative quantity so its dimension is percent.
Log entry occurs if the value of the primary measured value deviates from the
measured value of the previous cycle in any direction by the amount
specified in P35.

P36 Value is indifferent

4 Event-controlled logging when the primary

value gets out of range in any direction

P35, P36 Absolute values of the limits of the range of the primary measured values
(according to P01a). P35 and P36 have the same dimension as the
primary measured value.
Log entry occurs if the value of the primary measured value steps
over the limit given in P35 and P36, in any direction.
To monitor only one limit value, set it in P35 and
let P36 be 0.

FACTORY SETTING: P35 = 0, P36 = 0

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P37: yyyy Real-time clock, year

Year setting for date of the on-board clock. (2005)

P38: mmdd Real-time clock, month and day

Month (mm) and day (dd) setting for date of the on-board clock.

P39: HHMM Real-time clock, hour and minute

Hour (HH) and minute (MM) setting of the on-board clock.

5.3.6.1 READING DATA OUT FROM THE LOGGER

Reading the logger is only possible with digital communication. For this purpose the built-in IrDA communication port can be used. The content of the
log can also be read out via HART communication, but because of the slow speed of HART, it takes several hours. To access the data content use
of NIVELCO’s DataScope program is recommended. During this high-speed communication the device sets the output current to
22 mA. There is no measurement while retrieving data from the register, so measurement values are not updated.

Connecting to a PC using an IrDA adapter:

The IrDA adapter and the IrDA port of the device must be placed whithin
a 5…10 cm distance and facing each other!

Recommended IrDA adapters:

(only IrDA to RS232 adapters can be used)*

- RedSnake:

- ActiSys:

- Esis:

IL-200
ACT-IR200S
ACT-IR220L+
ACT-IR220LR
M8421

* Recommended RS232-USB adapters for using the USB port: STLab: USB-RS232
MOXA: NPort-U1110, UPort 1110

After connecting the adapters start DataScope program. The program and the User’s Manual can be found on the website of NIVELCO.

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5.3.7. VOLUME (CONTENT) MEASUREMENT

P40: - - ba Tank shape FACTORY DEFAULT: 00

ba Tank shape Also to be set

Attention!

The value „a” determining the

shape of the tank should be

set first.

b0 Standing cylindrical tank shape (value of “b” as below) P40 (b), P41

01 Standing cylindrical tank with conical bottom P41, P43, P44
02 Standing rectangular tank (with chute) P41, P42, P43, P44, P45

b3 Lying cylindrical tank shape (value of “b” as bellow) P40 (b), P41, P42

04 Spherical tank P41

P41-45: - - - - Tank dimensions FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

Standing cylindrical tank

with hemispherical bottom a=0

Standing cylindrical tank

with conical bottom a=1 b=0

Standing rectangular tank

with or without chute a=2 b=1

b=0

P40

b=1

b=2

b=3

Plain bottom

P43, P44 and

P45 = 0

Lying cylindrical tank a = 3 Spherical tank a = 4, b = 0

b=0

b=1

b=2

b=3

P40

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5.3.8. OPEN CHANNEL FLOW MEASUREMENT

P40: - - b a Devices, formula, data FACTORY DEFAULT: 00

ba Devices, formula, data Also to be set

Nivelco Parshall channels

Type Formula Qmin [l/s] Qmax [l/s] “P” [cm]

00 GPA-1P1 Q [l/s]= 60.87*h

1.552

0.26 5.38 30 P46

01 GPA-1P2 Q [l/s]= 119.7*h

1.553

0.52 13.3 34 P46

02 GPA-1P3 Q [l/s]= 178.4*h

1.555

0.78 49 39 P46

03 GPA-1P4 Q [l/s]= 353.9*h

1.558

1.52 164 53 P46

04 GPA-1P5 Q [l/s]= 521.4*h

1.558

2.25 360 75 P46

05 GPA-1P6 Q [l/s]= 674.6*h

1.556

2.91 570 120 P46

06 GPA-1P7 Q [l/s]= 1014.9*h

1.556

4.4 890 130 P46

07 GPA-1P8 Q [l/s]= 1368*h

1.5638

5.8 1208 135 P46

08 GPA-1P9 Q [l/s]= 2080.5*h

1.5689

8.7 1850 150 P46

09 General PARSHALL flume P46, P42
10 PALMER-BOWLUS (D/2) P46, P41
11 PALMER-BOWLUS (D/3) P46, P41
12 PALMER-BOWLUS (Rectangular) P46, P41, P42
13 Khafagi Venturi P46, P42
14 Bottom-step weir P46, P42
15 Suppressed rectangular or BAZIN weir P46, P41, P42
16 Trapezoidal weir P46, P41, P42
17 Special trapezoidal (4:1) weir P46, P42
18 V-notch weir P46, P42
19 THOMSON (90°-notch) weir P46
20 Circular weir P46, P41
21 General flow formula: Q[l/s]= 1000*P41*h

P42

, h [m] P46, P41, P42

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P41-45: Flume/weir dimensions FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

P40=00

.

.

.

.

. Nivelco Parshall flumes (GPA1P1 … GPA-1P9)

For further details see the Manual of the Parshall flume

EasyTREK

P

4

6

EasyTREK

P40=09

General Parshall flume

0.305 < P42(width) <2.44





026,0

569,1

305,0/h372s/lQ

P42

P42

2.5 < P42
Q[l/s]= K*P42*h

1.6

P= 2/3*A

A

h

P46

EasyTREK

EasyTREK

P42

P

P42 [m] K

3.05 2.450

4.57 2.400

6.10 2.370

7.62 2.350

9.14 2.340

15.24 2.320

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P40= 10

Palmer-Bowlus (D/2) flume

Q[m

3

/s]= f(h1/P41)*P41

2.5

, where h1[m]= h+(P41/10)

P41 m

P04

P46

h

P41

D

D/10

1

2

D/2

P40= 11

Palmer-Bowlus (D/3) flume

Q[m

3

/s]= f(h1/P41)*P41

2.5

, where h1[m]= h+(P41/10)

P41 m

P04

P46

h

P41

D

D/10

1

2

D/3

P40= 12

Palmer-Bowlus (rectangular) flume

Q[m

3

/s]= C*P42*h

1.5

, where C= f(P41/P42)

P41 m, P42 m

D

P42

P46

P04

h

D/10

P41

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P40= 13

Khafagi Venturi flume

Q [m

3

/s] = 1.744 P42  h

1.5

+ 0.091  h

2.5

P42 m

h [m]

15cm

P46

EasyTREK

h

P42

EasyTREK

P40= 14

Bottom step weir

0.0005 < Q [m

3

/s] < 1

0.3 < P42 [m] < 15

0.1 < h [m] < 10

Q [m

3

/s]= 5.073  P42  h

1.5

Accuracy:

 10%

P40=14

P46

P42

h

P40= 15

Suppressed rectangular or BAZIN weir

0.001 < Q [m3/s] < 5

0.15 < P41 [m] < 0.8

0.15 < P42 [m] < 3

0.015 < h [m] < 0.8

Q [m

3

/s] =1.77738(1+0.1378h/P41)  P42  (h+0.0012)

1.5

Accuracy: 1%

P40=15

P04

P46

h

P42

P41

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P40= 16

Trapezoidal weir

0.0032 < Q [m

3

/s] < 82

20 < P41[°] < 100

0.5 < P42 [m] < 15

0.1 < h [m] < 2

Q [m

3

/s] = 1.772  P42  h

1.5

+ 1.320 tg(P41/2)  h

2.47

Accuracy:

5%

P40=16

P04

P46

h

P42

P41

P40= 17

Special trapezoidal (4:1) weir

0.0018 < Q [m3/s] < 50

0.3 < P42 [m] < 10

0.1 < h [m] < 2

Q [m

3

/s] = 1.866  P42  h

1.5

Accuracy:

3%

1

4

P40=17

P46

P04

h

P42

P40= 18

V-notch weir

0.0002 < Q [m

3

/s] < 1

20 < P42[°] < 100

0.05 < h [m] < 1

Q[m

3

/s] = 1.320  tg(P42/2)  h

2.47

Accuracy:

3%

P40=18

h

P46

P42

P04

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P40= 19

THOMSON (90°-notch) weir

0.0002 < Q [m3/s] < 1

0.05 < h [m] < 1

Q[m

3

/s] = 1.320  h

2.47

Accuracy:

3%

P46

P40=19

P04

h

90

P40= 20

Circular weir

0.0003 < Q [m

3

/s] < 25

0.02 < h [m] < 2

Q[m

3

/s] = m*b  D

2.5

. where b = f (h/D)

m= 0.555+0.041  h/P41+(P41/(0.11  h))

Accuracy: 5%

P40=20

P46

P04

h

P41

P46 - - - - Distance at Q=0 FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

Distance between sensor surface and the level at which flow starts has to be entered in this parameter.

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5.3.9. 32-POINT LINEARISATION

P47: - - - a Linearisation FACTORY DEFAULT: 0

Linearisation is the method of assigning requested (calibrated or calculated) level, volume or flow to values measured by the transmitter.

It can be used for instance if the sound velocity is not known (LEVELLEVEL) or in the case of tank with other shape than under 6.4 or open
channel other than under 6.5 (LEVEL  VOLUME or LEVEL  FLOW).

a

Linearisation

0 OFF (FACTORY DEFAULT)
1 ON

Conditions of correct programming of the data pairs
The table must always start with: L(1)= 0 and r(1)= value (assigned to 0 level)
The table must be ended either with the 32

nd

data pair i.e. j=32 or if the linearisation table contains less than 32 data-pairs j<32, it must be ended

with a level value “0” e.g. L(j<32)= 0.
The EchoTREK will ignore data after recognising level value “0” with serial number other than “1”.

If the above conditions are not met, error codes will be displayed (see chapter: Error Codes).

i

L (Left column)

Level values measured

r (Right column)

Value assigned to transmit

1 0 r(1)
2 L(2) r(2)

L(i) r(i)

nn L(nn) r(nn)

nn+1 0

32

P48: Number of linearisation data pairs

Number of linearisation data pairs entered in the table.

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5.3.10. INFORMATIONAL PARAMETERS (READ OUT PARAMETERS)

P60: - - - - Overall operating hours of the unit (h)

P61: - - - - Time elapsed after last switch-on (h)

P62: - - - - Operating hours of the relay (h)

P63: - - - - Number of switching cycles of the relay

P64: - - - - Actual temperature of the transducer (°C/°F)

Broken loop of the thermometer will be indicated by display of the Pt Error message initiated by a signal sent via HART. In this case the transmitter
will perform temperature correction corresponding to 20ºC.

P65: - - - - Maximum temperature of the transducer (°C/°F)

P66: - - - - Minimum temperature of the transducer (°C/°F)

P70: - - - - Number of Echoes / Echo Map

Amplitude and position of the echoes can also be read out.

P71: - - - - Distance of the of Measuring Window

P72 - - - - Amplitude of the selected echo [dB] <0

P73: Position of the selected echo (time) :(ms)ms

P74: Signal To Noise Ratio

Ratio Measurement conditions

Over 70 Excellent

Between 70 and 30 Good

Under 30 Unreliable

P75: - - - - Blocking Distance

The actual close-end blocking distance will be displayed (provided automatic blocking was selected in P05).

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5.3.11. ADDITIONAL PARAMETERS OF THE FLOW METERING

P76: - - - - Head of flow (LEV) (Read only parameter)

The Headwater value can be checked here. This is the “h” value in the formula for flow calculation.

P77: - - - - TOT1 volume flow totalised (resettable)

P78: - - - - TOT2 volume flow totalised (non-resettable)

5.3.12. SUPPLEMENTARY PARAMETER OF THE LOGGER

P79: Free space of logger in percent

If the value is 0, the registry has overflown and every new entry will overwrite the oldest one.

Clearing the logger

1). Enter parameter P79.

2). Press + keys.

3). The display flashes „Lo-Clr” message.

4). Pressing E will clear the logger.

5.3.13. OTHER PARAMETERS

P96: - - - - Software code 1 (Read only parameter)

P97: - - - - Software code 2 (Read only parameter)

P98: - - - - Hardware code (Read only parameter)

P99: dcba Access lock by secret code

The purpose of this feature is to provide protection against accidental programming or intentional reprogramming of parameters by a person not entitled to do so.
The secret code can be any value other than 0000. Setting a secret code will automatically be activated when the EasyTREK is returned to the Measurement Mode.
In order to program locked device the secret code should be entered first in P99. Thus for entering a new code or erasing the old one the knowledge of the previous
code is necessary.

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6. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

EasyTREK SP units do not require maintenance on a regular basis.
The need for cleaning of the sensor head may occur. Cleaning should be performed by utmost care where scraping or denting of the transducer have to be avoided.
Repair under or after the guarantee period should only be carried out by Nivelco. Devices for repair should only be returned duly cleaned and disinfected.

6.1 SOFTWARE UPGRADE

Based on the observations & needs of our customers NIVELCO constantly improves and revises the operating software of the device. The software can be
upgraded with the help of the IrDA communication port of the device. For more information about software updates please contact Nivelco.

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7. ERROR CODES

Error
Code

Error description Causes and solutions

1 Memory error Contact local agent

No Echo Echo loss See Action 5 and 6

3 Hardware error Contact local agent
4 Display overflow Check settings

5

Sensor error or improper installation/mounting, level in
the dead band

Verify sensor for correct operation and check for correct mounting
according to the User’s Manual

6 The measurement is at the reliability threshold Better location should be found.
7

No signal received within the measuring range specified
in P04 and P05

Check programming, also look for installation mistake

12

Linearisation table error: both L(1) and L(2) are zero
(no valid data-pairs)

See ”Linearisation” Section

13

Linearisation table error: same L(i) data is given twice in
the table

See ”Linearisation” Section

14

Linearisation table error: the r(i) values are not
monotone increasing

See ”Linearisation” Section”

15

Linearisation table error: measured Level is higher than
the last Volume or Flow data-pair

See ”Linearisation” Section”

16 The check sum of the program is wrong Contact local agent
17 Parameter consistency failure Check programming
18 Hardware failure Contact local agent

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8. PARAMETER TABLE

Par. Page Description Value Par. Page Description Value

d c b a d c b a

P00 14 Application/Engineering Units P28 24 Echo loss indication
P01 15 Measurement Mode P29 25 Blocking out a disturbing object
P02 17 Calculation units P30 –
P03 - P31 25 Sound velocity values in different gases
P04 17 Maximum Measuring Distance P32 25 Specific gravity
P05 18 Minimum Measuring Distance P33 –
P06 19 Far End Blocking P34 27 Logging mode
P07 – P35 28 Log value 1 and log value 2
P08 20 Fixed current output P36 28 Log value 1 and log value 2
P09 – P37 29 Real-time clock, year
P10 20 Transmitted value assigned to „4 mA” P38 29 Real-time clock, month and day
P11 20 Transmitted value assigned to „20 mA” P39 29 Real-time clock, hour and minute
P12 20 “Error” indication by the current output P40 30 Selection of tank shape/ open channel
P13 21 Relay function P41 30 Dimensions of tank / Open Channel
P14 21 Relay parameter – Operating value P42 30 Dimensions of tank / Open Channel
P15 21 Relay parameter – Releasing value P43 30 Dimensions of tank / Open Channel
P16 21 Relay parameter – Pulse rate P44 30 Dimensions of tank / Open Channel
P17 – P45 30 Dimensions of tank / Open Channel
P18 – P46 36 Level pertaining to flow Q= 0
P19 22 Short address of the unit P47 37 Linearisation
P20 22 Damping P48 37 Linearisation table
P21 – P49 –
P22 22 Dome top tank compensation P50 –
P23 – P51 –
P24 22 Target tracking speed P52 –
P25 23 Selection of Echo in the measuring window P53 –
P26 23 Level elevation rate P54 –
P27 23 Level descent rate P55 –

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Par.

Page Description Value

Par.

Page

Description Value

d c b a d c b a

P56 – P78 39 TOT2 volume flow totalised
P57 – P79 39 Free space of the logger in percent
P58 – P80

–

P59 – P81 –
P60 38

Overall operating hours of the unit

P82 –

P61 38

Time elapsed after last switch-on

P83 –

P62 38 Operating hours of the relay P84

–

P63 38 Number of switching cycles of the relay P85

–

P64 38 Actual temperature of the transducer P86

–

P65 38 Maximum temperature of the transducer P87 –
P66 38 Minimum temperature of the transducer P88 –
P67 – P89 –
P68 – P90 –
P69 – P91 –
P70 38 Echo Map P92 –
P71 38 Position of the measuring window P93 –
P72 38 Amplitude of the selected echo P94 –
P73 38 Position of the selected echo P95 –
P74 38 Signal / noise ratio P96 39 Software code 1
P75 38 Blocking distance value P97 39 Software code 2
P76 39 Water head of the flow P98 39 Hardware code
P77 39 TOT1 volume flow totalised P99 39 Access lock by secret code

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9. SOUND VELOCITY VALUES IN DIFFERENT GASES

The following table contains the sound velocity values of various gases measured at 20°C.

Gases Formula Sound Velocity (m/s) Gases Formula Sound Velocity (m/s)

Acetaldehyde

C

2H4

O

252.8

Ethanol

C2H3OH

267.3

Acetylene

C

2H2

340.8

Ethylene

C2H4

329.4

Ammonia

NH

3

429.9

Helium

He 994.5

Argon

Ar 319.1

Hydrogen sulphide

H

2

S

321.1

Benzene

C

6H6

183.4 Methane

CH4

445.5

Carbon dioxide

CO

2

268.3

Methanol

CH3OH

347

Carbon monoxide

CO 349.2

Neon

Ne 449.6

Carbon tetrachloride

CCl

4

150.2

Nitrogen

N2

349.1

Chlorine

Cl

2

212.7

Nitrogen monoxide

NO 346

Dimethyl ether

CH

3

OCH3

213.4

Oxygen

O

2

328.6

Ethane

C

2H6

327.4

Propane

C

3H8

246.5

Sulphur hexafluoride

SF6

137.8

spa3804a0600p_08

November 2017

Nivelco reserves the right to change technical specifications without notice.