GaugerGSM - training course

Solid Applied TechnologiesGaugerGSMTraining CourseYou can measure the benefits…* Mono-block ultrasonic level meter integrated with GSM modem Continuous measurement of distance and temperature Continuous calculation of level and volume Reports and alerts via SMS: Theft indication Refilling quantity Overflow Close to empty / full External triggerGaugerGSMaaa* User Manuals GaugerGSM SMS Management Center Web Site User manuals & Data sheets Installation tips & PC Software Video Clips & YouTubeTools for users aaa* System components and specifications Configuration with keypad Power supply GSM communications USB driver installation and configuration with PC Physical installation Serial data monitoring and firmware upgradeCourse outline SMS management center Programmable timer switch Dry contact alert and temperature sensorsaaa* GaugerGSMWith / without display & keypad Optional accessoriesOffice power supply External thermistorProgrammable Timer Switch (PTS)Battery enclosure SoftwareSMS Management CenterFirmware Upgrade ToolLog & Forward (priced option)System componentsaaa*Specificationsaaa*Measurement range 8 meter (liquids)Dead zone 15 cmAccuracy 15-60cm 1.5 mm <5meter 0.3% <8meter 0.2%Display/SMS resolution 1mmProcess tracking rate 10 meter/minPower supply 8-33VDCSpecifications (1/3) chapter I.4 aaa*Display 64X128 , 50X25 mm2USB port Virtual COM / 115,200 bpsCellular modem GSM, Quad band Display values Level, distance, volume, temperature, absolute ,%, operating hours, statusSMS alerts Full, empty, theft, refill, trigger level, external triggerSpecifications (2/3) chapter I.4 aaa*Specifications (3/3) chapter I.4 aaa*Specification highlights - Measurement range For calm liquid targets – 8.0 meters Range for liquids will decrease for - Wavy and echo absorbing liquid targets Improper vertical installation For solids – 6.0 meters Range for solids will decrease for - Non reflecting solids Non planar target surface aaa*Specification highlights - Sealing – IP67 / IP68 IP68 Tested by immersion in water for 96 hours Depth of 1.80 meter System was then tested for complete functionality Cable entries must be treated properly with cable glands Rubber O-Ring beneath turning cap must be intactaaa*Specification highlights - Materials PVDF (sensor) Non reactive Fluoropolymer thermoplastic Polyvinylidene Fluoride Highly resistant to solvents, acids, bases Designed with no vulnerable interface and boundaries PC/ABS+UV (body) Most widely used industrial thermoplastic Polycarbonate blended with ABS Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene Excellent strength and heat resistivity Treated to withstand UV sunlight (UV stabilization) aaa*Specification highlights – Cellular Modem Type GSM Bands Quad band 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz Power Class 4 (33dBm for 850/900 Class 1 (30dBm for 1800/1900) SMS Point-to-point GPRS (NG) Multi-slot class 10 / Coding schemes 1-4 Antenna Internal stick antenna (external optional) SIM holder Accessible on electrical panel aaa*Specification highlights – USB interface Mini-USB port Supporting virtual COM port up to 115,200 baud rate Wide range of functionalities: Configuration and cloning Wired local monitoring and debugging Firmware upgrade for new featuresModel selectionaaa*Parts chapter I.2aaa*KeypadDisplayPower terminalsIO portsSIM cardUSB portCable entry (glands)Electrical panelaaa*Configuration with display/keypadaaa*Keypad chapter III.1aaa*Configuration with display chapter IVaaa*Sub Menu Style chapter III.2 Navigate up/down between line items Select an item with Enter keyNavigate down for additional itemsSelect **back** to return to previous sub-menuaaa*Numeric value Style chapter III.2 Navigate right/left/up/down to each of the digits then next then back Modify each digit with + / - keys Navigate to Next and press EnterNext for following menu Back for previous menuNote: some entries are stored only after returning to measurement screen aaa*Measurement screen chapter III.3 Measurement line:Distance = 0.851 meterGSM and Ultrasonic status linesToolbar:Contrast – Setup – Temperature – Echo – ID/versionMeasurement screen appears at equipment Turn ON and following 30 seconds of no activity in setup sub-menusaaa*Power supplyaaa* Use proper cable gland to preserve IP rating Voltage on terminals must always be higher than 8VDC (8.7VDC on PTS ports) Current rating for 24VDC: Continuous - 10mA SMS transmission - 40mA Spikes -160 mA Consider environmental conditions when Selecting the power supply. Power connection chapter II.6aaa*GSM Communicationsaaa*SIM Card chapter II.8Is fit with any standard local SIMRequires SMS or GPRS packageaaa*GSM status reportsTurn On“GSM Initializing” - 30-45 seconds“Periodic Active”“Destination Assigned”“SMS Sent”“Periodic Active” - Until next SMSFailure or halt in any status report indicates network or SIM or hardware problemaaa*Distance , Level , D1 , Volume , Tint , Text , Status D1 – Refill start or quantityTint – Internal temperature Text – External temperatureSMS format chapter IX Status Description 0 Good measurement and in range 1 Full level 2 Empty level 3 No signal found (performing echo search) 4 Theft indication 5 Tank filling identified 6 Tank filling ended 7 8 Contact alert is short (version 1.94 or later) 9 Contact alert is open (version 1.94 or later)aaa*Theft and refill alerts chapter IX Theft alert Initiated by sudden drop in liquid level Threshold defined by user to avoid false alarms Alert sent once per minute if theft persist Refill alert Initiated by continuous increase in liquid level 1st alert sent at initiation - 2nd alert sent when refill completed Second alert reports refill quantityaaa*USB driver installationaaa*USB driver installation chapter VIIIEnabling: Configuration with PC Serial data monitoring Firmware upgradeaaa*Configuration with a PCaaa*Configuration with a PC chapter V aaa*Manual setup or file download chapter VManual setup: Reset Distance to empty level Distance to full levelFile download: Distance to empty level Distance to full level Cylindrical vertical tank Value to display (volume)aaa*Configuration command list chapter V.5 SMST (10) SMS periodic interval 0 No periodic reports 180-3999999 Interval in seconds AFE (11) Full / Empty alerts 0 No alerts 1 Alerts activate ATF (12) Theft alert for VAL=1,2,4,5 0 , 0 No alerts 4-99 , 0 Normal consumption in mm/minute ATF (12) Theft alerts for VAL=3,6 0 , 0 No alerts 4-99 , 0 Normal consumption in mm/minute 0, 5-500 Normal consumption in liter/minute aaa*Index to reference guide chapter IX Note # See detailed information in Reference guide chapter… (1) Section: “Application type” (2) Section: “Application dimensions and constraints” (3) Section: “Distance units and value to display“ (4) Section: “Filling rate” … … (8) See chapter: “Serial data monitoring” (9) Section: “Destination phone number” (10) Section: “GSM reporting interval” (11) Section: “Full and Empty alerts” (12) Section: “Theft alerts” (13) Section: “Refill alerts” (14) Section: “PTS configuration”aaa*Theft alertsGaugerGSM supports theft detection alerts by examining the rate of liquid consumption. Determine the rate which would be considered as inappropriate in units of level per minute (e.g. mm/min) or volume per minute (e.g. liter/min) and modify the deviation number accordingly. Limits are defined in the chapter: “Configuration with PC”. Rates lower than 4mm/min may cause excessive false alerts. Therefore, entries lower then 4mm/min will automatically be converted to 4mm/min. It is recommended to experiment with the specific tank and environment with this figure until no false alarms are transmitted. Alert SMS will be transmitted within a minute following detection of an inappropriate consumption rate. Alert SMS will be sent once a minute as long as the excessive consumption rate is detected. This may aid the user in determining the duration and persistence of the implied theft. Theft alerts co-exist with periodic alerts and with Full and Empty alerts. Item in reference guide chapter IX aaa*Physical installationaaa*Application dimensions chapter IX aaa*DiameterDistance to empty level = Distance to bottomLengthFor odd-shaped tanks: empty level = bottom of tankaaa*Minimal horizontal distances chapter II.1aaa*Physical installation options chapter II.4aaa*Extension pipe and dead zone chapter II.3 aaa*Field installations (1/2) aaa*Field installations (2/2) aaa*Silo installation chapter II.1 aaa*Volume support Distance is always measured Level is always computed Measured level = distance to empty level – measured distance Volume is computed if tank dimensions are configured GaugerGSM supports - Cubical shaped tankCylindrical horizontal with / without curved sidesCylindrical vertical with / without curved bottomaaa*Cylindrical horizontal tank chapter V.5Configuration with PC: $CYLH 5.2 , 1.5 , 0.3 $ Command Length Diameter Breadth meter meter meter CYLH 5.2 1.5 0.3aaa*Volume for advanced usersFor odd shaped but straight tanks configure with – An equivalent vertical cylindrical or cubical tank Of the same height Of the same area cross section aaa*MUST BE (1) chapter II.9 Distance to tank walls MUST BE at least 30cm +10cm/1meterFlange MUST BE fixed on horizontal surfaceAcoustic noises MUST BE far away and isolated Electrical interference MUST BE shielded away from cablesSensor installation MUST BE far from inlets /outlet pipesSensor MUST BE perpendicular to target surfaceExternal thermistor MUST BE in a shaded location aaa*MUST BE (2) chapter II.9 SIM card +SMS service MUST BE inserted in the SIM slot Destination phone # MUST BE formatted correctlySMS alerts MUST BE defined using correct limitsVoltage MUST BE at least 8VDC on the terminals (8.7VDC on PTS)Battery MUST BE rated higher than 8VDC due to voltage dropRipple MUST BE less than 100mV including any noise Type MUST BE regulated switched power supplyUSB MUST BE accompanied by power source in the field aaa*MUST BE (3) chapter II.9 Extension pipe MUST BE at least 3” internal diameter Extension pipe MUST BE with smooth interior surfaceExtension pipe MUST BE non protruding into the tank Empty / Full MUST BE configured correctly Filling rate MUST BE defined correctly NBD MUST BE configured in extension pipe installations aaa*Serial data monitoringaaa*Serial data monitoring chapter VII aaa*HyperTerminal Setup chapter V.3.2 123aaa*HyperTerminal Setup chapter V.3.2 45aaa*Enabling, interpreting and disabling DistanceTemperature 352 0.197 0.197 0 1 28.5 26.5 1 7 6 0 50 53 18 0 0 2323 0 3 V1.93P 201010 353 0.198 0.197 0 1 28.5 26.5 1 7 6 0 50 53 18 0 0 2306 0 3 V1.93P 201010 354 0.199 0.198 0 1 28.5 26.5 1 7 6 0 50 50 18 0 0 2347 0 3 V1.93P 201010 355 0.2 0.198 0 1 28.5 26.5 1 7 6 0 50 51 18 0 0 2272 0 3 V1.93P 201010 356 0.202 0.199 0 1 28.5 26.5 1 7 6 0 50 50 18 0 0 2244 0 3 V1.93P 201010 357 0.202 0.199 0 5 28.5 26.5 1 7 6 0 50 51 18 0 0 2244 0 3 V1.93P 201010 358 0.204 0.204 0 1 28.5 26.5 1 7 6 0 50 51 18 0 0 2244 0 3 V1.93P 201010 359 0.205 0.204 0 1 28.5 26.5 1 7 6 0 50 47 18 0 0 2166 0 3 V1.93P 201010 360 0.206 0.205 0 1 28.5 26.5 1 7 6 0 50 50 18 0 0 2230 0 3 V1.93P 201010 361 0.208 0.206 0 1 28.5 26.5 1 7 6 0 50 47 18 0 0 2158 0 3 V1.93P 201010aaa*Firmware upgradeaaa*Firmware upgrade chapter VIaaa*Current firmware versionSelect new firmwareSelecting new firmware to downloadaaa*WAITUpgrade in processUpgrade in process chapter VIaaa*Warning Never halt upgrade process until completedUpgrade completed chapter VI aaa*SMS Management Centeraaa*SMS Management Center see user manual PC Application for receiving SMS messages Supports many fielded GaugerGSM remote stations Display supported in table and graphic views Logging of SMS messages Pop-up alerts aaa*Communication architectureaaa*Monitoring Center This modem is the destination for GaugerGSM systemsaaa*Field Hierarchy aaa*Projects and Sitesaaa*Remote stationsGaugerGSM SIM card numbers need to be registered hereaaa*Status messages Graphical viewExcel file aaa*Alarm messagesaaa*Graphical and detailed viewaaa*Third party web based monitoring GaugerGSM protocol is publicly open - allowing 3rd party solutions Standard business models of third parties involve: Small or no one-time fee On going fees (per month per fielded system)aaa*Programmable Timer Switchaaa*Programmable Timer Switch chapter II.7 Low power mode for use with batteries For applications that do not require continuous measurement One life cycle: Turn On and take Measurement Send SMS and turn off for programmable time interval aaa*PTS – Installation chapter II.7 Rated IP67aaa*PTS Configuration chapter V.5 $LPST 240 , 3.5 , 60 , 1.6 , 1 , 1 $ From To Standby mode High level Full level Continuous measurement Low level High level Short sleeping interval Empty level Low level Long sleeping interval Command Long interval Low level Short Interval High level Disable Enable SMS in long interval minute meter minute meter 0-1 0-1 LPST 240 3.5 60 1.6 1 1aaa*Sewer systemaaa*Field installationaaa*Theft alertaaa*Theft alert chapter IX SMS is sent when sudden decrease in level is detected User defines a threshold rate using ATF command: Rate should be higher than random fluctuations Consider temperature variations Consider liquid ripples and tank vibrations Consider noises Alerts will be sent once per minute as long as theft persists aaa*Contact alertaaa*Contact Alert chapter II.6 SMS sent when contact state changes and persists for 10 sec Change to OPEN - status digit 8 Change to SHORT – status bit 9 May be applied for generator On/Off indication aaa*Temperature sensorsaaa*External temperature sensor chapter II.6 Built-in (internal) temperature sensor is always present External temperature sensor is recommended for: High temperature gradients along the ultrasonic path Rapid temperature variations in time Configuration options: Internal temperature sensor only External temperature sensor only Average of both sensorsaaa*External temperature sensor chapter II.6For additional information see application note: http://www.solidat.com/content.asp?id=732External temperature sensor connections:aaa*Thank You info@solidAT.comYou can measure the Solid benefits…aaa***************************************************