FlowLine EchoPro LR36 Series Bedienungsanleitung
Flowline, Inc. | 10500 Humbolt Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 p 562.598.3015 f 562.431.8507 w flowline.com QS301905 Rev A
EchoPro®
Radar Liquid & Solid Level Transmitter
LR36, LR41 & LR46 Series Quick Start
©2017 Flowline, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Made in USA
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WELCOME TO THE ECHOPRO® QUICK START
The EchoPro® Quick Start Guide is meant to show the basic configuration settings to get the EchoPro® up
and running quickly. If you run into an issue that is not addressed here or wish to install or set up with a non-
standard configuration, please address the EchoPro® Manual or refer to the Flowline website at
www.flowline.com.
WE DO YOUR LEVEL BEST
Thank you for purchasing EchoPro®. The sensor provides level measurement for your tank application. This
Quick Start includes everything you’ll need to get the sensor up and running.
SENSOR MODELS
Offered in three different models, EchoPro® is an intrinsically safe, two-wire, pulse radar level sensor that
provides a continuous 4-20 mA current output that’s proportional to the media level in a tank or sump. Make
sure that the model purchased is appropriate for your application.
SOLIDS LEVEL TRANSMITTERS
Series Max
Range Beam Angle Material Mounting FCC
Compliance Application
LR36 49.2’
(15m)
12° (3” horn)
316L SS
1-1/2” NPT
4” or 5” flanged
gimbal
Part 15.256,
Class B
Solids with normal
temperature and normal
pressure under 32.8’
(10m)
8° (4” horn)
6° (5” horn)
LR41 229.7’
(70m)
12° (3” horn)
316L SS
1-1/2” NPT
4” or 5” flanged
gimbal
Part 15.256,
Class B
Solids with dew / dust /
crystal under 98.4’ (30m)
8° (4” horn)
6° (5” horn)
LR46 229.7’
(70m)
5° (8” parabolic)
316L SS
1-1/2” NPT
4” or 5” flanged
gimbal
4”, 5”, 6”, 8” or
10” flange
Part 15.256,
Class B
Solids with strong dew /
dust / crystal or ranges
over 98.4’ (30m)
4° (10” parabolic)
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FCC CONFORMITY
This instrument complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this instrument may not cause harmful interference, and; (2) this instrument must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Warning: User must keep a safety distance of at least 20cm from the antenna.
NOTE: LR36 (4” & 5” horn), LR41 (4” & 5” horn) & LR46 (8” and 10” parabolic) series: This
equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference to radio and television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Isolate the equipment to an outlet different from where the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
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USING THE DISPLAY
The display module features a dot matrix LCD display with 4 push buttons on a
removable puck. Out of the box, the display indicates level in feet and depicts
the level within the 4-20mA span on a bar graph at the right side of the display.
The four buttons perform the following functions:
ESCAPE
o Exit configuration mode
o Return to a higher menu level
o Display Echo Curve
Up Arrow
o Modify parameter values
o Choose display mode
Right Arrow
o Choose configuration options
o Choose parameter digits to edit
o Display contents of parameters
ENTER
o Enter Menu and Options
o Confirm configuration options
o Confirm changes to parameters
MENU INTRODUCTION
1) To enter the Main Menu (from the Main Screen), press the ENTER button.
2) Use the Right Arrow button to scroll through the Main Menu options.
a) Configuration - Below are the configuration menu functions:
i) Empty Configuration
ii) Full Configuration
iii) Medium
iv) Dampening
v) Output Mapping
vi) Scaled Units
vii) Scaling
viii) Range
ix) Dead Band
x) Sensor ID
b) Display - This menu function sets the display mode and contrast.
c) Diagnostics - Below are the diagnostic menu functions:
i) Measurement of Peak Values
ii) Measurement Status
iii) Echo Curve
iv) Simulation
d) Service - Within the service menu functions, you can store a False
Echo Curve, set units of measurement, change output settings, reset
configuration settings, set language or set a PIN for the sensor.
e) Info - This item provides information on the sensor’s type, serial
number, date of manufacture and software version.
3) To select one of the functions, press ENTER.
4) To exit the programming mode, press ESC.
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BASIC CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW
Below are the 9 basic steps to configure the sensor for operation. Each step is described in detail on the
following pages
1) Measure the Tank
a) Begin by measuring the key tank and fitting dimensions. Correct tank dimensions will result in accurate
sensor measurement.
2) Set the Units of Measurement
a) Units can be configured in basic engineering units of length including Feet or Meters.
3) Set the Empty Configuration
a) This is the empty setting (4mA) for the tank.
4) Set the Full Configuration
a) This is the full setting (20mA) for the tank.
5) Set the Range (Maximum Range or MaxR)
a) This is the maximum measurement range for the sensor. The sensor will ignore all echo returns
beyond this setting.
6) Set the Dead Band (Minimum Range or MinR)
a) This is the minimum measurement range for the sensor. The sensor will ignore all echo returns closer
than this setting.
7) Check the Echo Curve
a) This is a quick diagnostic tool to determine if the sensor is reading the correct level.
8) Install the Sensor
a) Review the installation requirements to assist in the mounting of the sensor.
9) Wire the Sensor
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STEP 1 – MEASURE THE TANK
Measuring the tank is one of the most important aspects
in configuring the sensor. When measuring the tank,
take into account the location of the sensor with respect
to fittings, risers, dome tops and bottoms, and identify
where the measurements are taken from the sensor.
Note: The location for measurement may be different
among different sensor Series, based upon the type of
antenna. Refer to the Measurement Reference Chart for
the measurement location of your sensor. The basic
measurements for configuration are described below:
1) Distance from the sensor’s measurement location to
the bottom of the tank is the Max. Range value. The
Range value is typically set at the bottom of the tank.
2) Distance from the sensor’s measurement location to
the empty or lowest liquid level in the tank is the
Sensor Height.
a) Sensor Height = 4mA setting.
b) With flat bottom tanks, the Range and Sensor
Height values can be the same.
3) Distance from the sensor’s measurement location to
the full or highest liquid level in the tank is the Fill-
Height.
a) Fill-Height = 20mA setting.
Measurement Reference Chart
LR36 & LR41 Series LR46 Series
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STEP 2 – SET THE UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
This function sets the units for all measurement values to be entered into the sensor. The choices for units are
feet and meters. The unit is shipped with a default setting of feet.
1. From the Main Screen, press Enter to advance
into the Main Menu.
2. Press Right Arrow repeatedly until the arrow is
next to Service.
3. Press Enter to advance into the Service menu
(Echo curve will appear).
4. Press Right Arrow repeatedly until the menu
shows Units of Measurement.
5. Press Enter to advance into Units of
Measurement.
6. Press Right Arrow to change the setting
between feet [ft (d)] and meters [m (d)].
7. When the units are correct, press Enter to save the setting.
8. When done, press ESC to return to the Main Menu, and press ESC a
second time to return to the Main Screen.
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STEP 3 – SET THE SENSOR HEIGHT (4mA)
This function sets the Sensor Height point corresponding to an empty position in the tank. The measured
distance of Sensor Height from the sensor will set the 4mA location as well as establish the 0% span of the
sensor.
1. From the Main Screen, press Enter to
advance into the Main Menu.
2. Press Enter to advance into the
Configuration Menu.
3. Press Enter to advance into Empty
Configuration. The first percentage segment
will be highlighted.
4. Press Enter again to switch to the distance
(d) setting.
5. Press Right Arrow to move one segment to
the right. Right Arrow will scroll left to right
and then back to the first segment.
6. Press Up Arrow to increase the value of the
number highlighted. Up Arrow will scroll
from 0 to 9 and back again.
7. When the value is correct, press Enter to
save the setting.
8. When done, press ESC to return to the Main Menu, and press ESC a second time to return to the
Main Screen or; if you want to advance directly into Full Configuration, press Right Arrow.
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STEP 4 – SET THE FILL-HEIGHT (20mA)
This function sets the Fill-Height point corresponding to a full position in the tank. The measured distance of
Fill-Height from the 0% or empty position will set the 20mA location as well as establish the 100% span of the
sensor.
1. From the Main Screen, press Enter to advance
into the Main Menu.
2. Press Enter to advance into the Configuration
Menu.
3. Press Right Arrow to advance into Full
Configuration.
4. Press Enter to advance into Full Configuration.
The first percentage segment will be highlighted.
5. Press Enter again to switch to the distance (d)
setting.
6. Press Right Arrow to move one segment to the
right. Right Arrow will scroll left to right and
then back to the first segment.
7. Press Up Arrow to increase the value of the
number highlighted. Up Arrow will scroll from 0
to 9 and back again.
8. When the value is correct, press Enter to save the setting.
9. When done, press ESC to return to the Main Menu, and press ESC a second time to return to the Main
Screen or; if you want to advance directly into Range, press Right Arrow repeatedly until Range
appears.
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STEP 5 - SET THE MAX. RANGE (MAXIMUM RANGE)
This function sets the maximum operational range for the sensor. This setting defines the maximum distance
that the sensor will detect valid echo returns.
1. From the Main Screen, press Enter to advance
into the Main Menu.
2. Press Enter to advance into the Configuration
Menu.
3. Press Right Arrow repeatedly until the menu
shows Range.
4. Press Enter to edit Range value. The first
segment will be highlighted.
5. Press Right Arrow to move one segment to the
right. Right Arrow will scroll left to right and
then back to the first segment.
6. Press Up Arrow to increase the value of the
number highlighted. Up Arrow will scroll from 0
to 9 and back again.
7. When the value is correct, press Enter to save the setting.
8. When done, press ESC to return to the Main Menu, and press ESC a second time to return to the Main
Screen or; if you want to advance directly into Dead Band, press Right Arrow repeatedly until Dead
Band appears.
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