Secu-tech APOLLO ULTRASONIC OIL LEVEL MONITOR User guide

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APOLLO ULTRASONIC OIL LEVEL MONITOR
THE RIGHT CHOICE
The Apollo Ultrasonic Oil Level Monitor measures the level of usable oil in your tank in 10 graduations of the tank height.
We give a full 1 year warranty subject to normal conditions. Supplied with long life lithium battery (3V-CR2430). The warranty becomes invalid if the sealed unit is opened.
Suitable for use in tanks for the storage of diesel fuel, kerosene, gas oil types A2, C1, C2, and D as defined by BS
2869. Check with the manufacturer and/or supplier before using with any other fluids.
The Apollo Ultrasonic will fit easily to most standard oil storage tanks (plastic or steel) that has a 20 mm, 32 mm or 38mm (1½”) gauge hole.
TOOLS REQUIRED
Star/Philips head screwdriver.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1 SETTING RECEIVER
 Accurately measure the height of your tank. Using the tank
height chart on page 2, read across to the relevant multi switch settings. The multi switches are located in a recess at the back of the receiver above the pins.
 Using screwdriver or tip of ball point
pen, flip the relevant switch (es) upwards (= ON). As an example, if the tank is 850 mm high, set switches ON (Up) Number 4 & 8.
 Set switch 1 on/up to enable the low
level audible warning.
Your Apollo Ultrasonic receiver is now programmed to your tank height.
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MATCHING RECEIVER AND TRANSMITTER
You should match the receiver with the transmitter so that the system code is unique to your tank. You only need to do this once.
Plug receiver into a suitable and convenient electrical socket and switch on. The display screen on the front of the receiver will show a flashing top bar as shown in diagram. This indicates that the receiver is awaiting a unique code. The flashing top bar will last for 2 minutes during which time you can match the transmitter to the receiver.
Hold the transmitter against the receiver right hand side, as shown, so that the
black dots are touching each other (important!) for about 20 seconds to allow unique code to be transferred.
Bars will increase up the display screen. During the matching process you will hear an audible beep to indicate matching is in progress. A change in tone will indicate completion of the matching process. When all 10 bars are shown they will flash to
indicate that the unique code is transferred.
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FITTING TRANSMITTER
The procedure is the same for fitting to both old and new tanks.
For tanks with pre-drilled 20 mm or 32 mm hole
 Remove cap from hole and insert
transmitter, ensuring the weather seal is securely in place.
Ensure the transmitter is vertical on top of the tank.
Tighten on to the tank using the 2 stainless steel self-tapping screws supplied. Do not over tighten. Do not use longer
screws. For tanks with 1½” (38 mm) BSP gauge socket
An optional adapter is available
Unscrew cap from hole and fit the adapter provided by screwing into gauge socket.
Fit the transmitter to the adaptor on the tank as described above.
The Apollo Ultrasonic Oil Level Monitor is now fully installed and signals should be received every hour. If the transmitter is installed within 10 minutes of matching, the current level will be displayed otherwise, it may take one hour for the correct oil level indication to be displayed on screen.
NOTE:
Please ensure the receiver is plugged into an electrical socket at all times. Do not unplug to reset.
In the event of a power failure or if the receiver is switched off or moved to a new socket: When power returns again or unit is switched on, the receiver display screen will show the top bar flashing. There is no need to repeat the matching instruction. The top bar will continue to flash for 2 minutes, after which time the display screen will be blank, whilst the unique signal is located. This may take up to one hour.
APOLLO ULTRASONIC ON SCREEN DISPLAYS NORMAL MESSAGES (images for illustration purposes)
Full
OTHER MESSAGES:
Blank screen or top bar only after installation or following a
Early Warning
power failure
Receiver waiting for signal
- Do Nothing! Signal should be received within one hour.
Flashing triangle, no bars
No radio signal received from transmitter
(after waiting for 4 hours)
- Check for correct matching procedure
- location of receiver to transmitter (try
repositioning receiver)
- Check the transmitter seal is undamaged.
Fixed Triangle only
- Low battery warning, unit will continue to give a reading until the
battery is exhausted.
- Replace Lithium CR2430 battery in transmitter
- Please see over for further information on removing battery
Flashing triangle, middle bar only
No ultrasonic echo
- check the transmitter sensor cone is clean
- check that the transmitter is vertical
- check that the transmitter seal is undamaged
- If the message persists, check the transmitter
is vertical on the tank.
- Note: If the oil level is within 8 inches of the transmitter this
message along with other messages may occur. Wait until the oil level drops below 8 inches for accurate reading.
Almost empty
No Signal
No Echo
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APOLLO ULTRASONIC RECEIVER MULTI SWITCH SETTING CHART
Measure the vertical height of the tank from the transmitter position on top of the tank to the bottom of the tank. Read to the nearest measurement on the chart. Switch 1 on/up and enable the low level audible warning
Height of tank in mm.
Set
Switch
es On
Height of tank in mm.
Set
Switch
es On
500
1
1750
1,3,4,5,6,7
550
1,7
1800
1,2,8
600
1,6,8
1850
1,2,7,8
650
1,6,7,8
1900
1,2,6,7
700
1,5,7
1950
1,2,5
750
1,5,6
2000
1,2,5,7,8
800
1,5,6,7,8
2050
1,2,5,6,8
850
1,4,8
2100
1,2,4
900
1,4,6
2150
1,2,4,7
950
1,4,6,7
2200
1,2,4,6,8
1000
1,4,5,8
2250
1,2,4,6,7,8
1050
1,4,5,7,8
2300
1,2,4,5,7
1100
1,4,5,6,7
2350
1,2,4,5,6
1150
1,3
2400
1,2,4,5,6,7,8
1200
1,3,7,8
2450
1,2,3,8
1250
1,3,6,8
2500
1,2,3,6
1300
1,3,5
2550
1,2,3,6,7
1350
1,3,5,7
2600
1,2,3,5,8
1400
1,3,5,6,8
2650
1,2,3,5,7,8
1450
1,3,5,6,7,8
2700
1,2,3,5,6,7
1500
1,3,4,7
2750
1,2,3,4
1550
1,3,4,6
2800
1,2,3,4,7,8
1600
1,3,4,6,7,8
2850
1,2,3,4,6,8
1650
1,3,4,5,8
2900
1,2,3,4,5
1700
1,3,4,5,6
3000
1,2,3,4,5,6,8
Battery removal
Remove the transmitter unit from the tank and take it to a safe location. The battery can be accessed by removing 2 self-tapping screws from the base of the unit. See sketch. Remove the old battery noting the orientation (‘+’ mark facing outwards), and replace with a new battery. 3V-CR2430. Re-assemble, ensuring the O-Ring is undamaged and secured in position. Re-locate the transmitter on the tank.
No Need to Rematch
Specifications
Tank Depth measurement:
Minimum depth: 0.1 m, Maximum depth: 3 m Max communication distance: 200m in normal ‘line of sight’ conditions Power Supply: Receiver: 150-250V, 50-60Hz, Meets EN60335 Transmitter: 3-volt lithium cell Battery life: 10 years (estimated life) Wireless communications: 433 mHz.FM transmission, EN 300-220 Max and Min Operation Temp (Transmitter): Operating temperature range -10° - +60°C.
Not Suitable for pressurised containers. Use on tanks vented to Atmosphere.
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