Aplus Finetek Sensor, Inc.

ISO-9001:2000 certified

EE300 Series Electromechanical Inventory Level Measuring System

Ÿ Universal 88-264VAC power supply.Ÿ Multiple output including MODBUS RS485 serial

link, 4-20mA analog, pulse and relays.Ÿ Not affected by environmental characteristics

including sound, dust, material dielectric or temperature shifts.

Ÿ Maximum measuring range of 98.4ft (30m)Ÿ High and Low material level relay outputsŸ Self-diagnostic system can detect sensor error

conditions if they existŸ Four measurement start modes including Manual,

Automatic, SmartStart and External TriggeredŸ Auto return system allows sensing weight/cable

system to return to starting socketed position if programmed maximum measuring range is reached.

Ÿ Sensor lockout input for protection against measuring during vessel filling.

Ÿ Variety of sensing weights available

FEATURESOPERATING PRINCIPLEThe EE300 series level measuring system is a flexible inventory system that can consist of the EE300 sensor(s) only or it can include the remote control unit (RCU) or MMS materials management system PC-based software (consult with Aplus Finetek Sensor for availability).

The EE300 is a third generation weight & cable inventory level measuring sensor consisting of a sensing weight, heavy duty stainless steel cable, distance measuring component, position detection sensor and electronics (includes firmware). The EE300 detects the sensing weight status and measures the empty space distance within the vessel during a measuring cycle.

Upon the initiation of a measurement the sensing weight and cable system is lowered into the vessel until the sensing weight contacts the material surface, which is detected by the position sensing system, then the sensing weight and cable system is raised and returned to the starting socketed position. Distance measuring and position sensing systems use state-of-the-art solidstate Hall-effect and reed switch sensors. When the measuring cycle is completed all outputs and data are updated. Ÿ Plastic Processing

Ÿ Concrete ProductionŸ CementŸ AgricultureŸ Feed & Grain ProcessingŸ FoodŸ PharmaceuticalŸ ChemicalŸ Water/Wastewater

INDUSTRY USE

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

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RS485

InternetData Center

Data Center

TCP/IP

STRUCTURE

Front View (electronic compartment) Back View (mechanical compartment)

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Measuring Pulley

Aluminum Enclosure

Cable Receiving Pulley

Aluminum Base

Control Board

Heater

M25 X P1.5 Cable Glands

Motor

1/4" NPT Air Purge ConnectionExternal Earth Ground Connection

Internal EarthGround Connection

Wiper/ Brush Enclosure PipeCable Wiper/ Brush Assembly

8.74"(222)

0.57"(14.5)

3.76"(95.5)

0.57"(14.5)

1.92"(48.75)

2.16"(55)

5.75"(146)

1.44"(36.5)

2.16"(54.75)

0.94"(24)

1.57"(40)

SPECIFICATIONS

0/4~20mA

MODBUS RS485

9”/s (0.23m/s)

Two (2) SPDT, One (1) SPST 5A @ 250VAC

Auto/Manual/Smart/External

NEMA 4X / IP66

-31⁰F~176⁰F (-35⁰C~80⁰C)

Storage temp.

Ambient temp.

Relative humidity

Process temp.

Analog output

Measuring range

Serial link

Measuring speed

Relay outputs

Measuring modes

Protection

Type

Dimensions

Housing material Diecast aluminum (powder coated)

Inch(mm)

-40⁰F~140⁰F (-40⁰C~60⁰C) with heater-31⁰F~140⁰F (-35⁰C~60⁰C) without heater

-31⁰F~140⁰F (-35⁰C~60⁰C)

EE300

17.4psi (1.2bar)Pressure

20%-80% RH non-condensing

88-264Vac, 50/60Hz

Lock, Hi, Lo, Auto, Run, Burried, Break, Power

1/16” Dia. 304SS Nylon Jacketed

Standard Aluminum, Umbrella (SS), Auto-Falloff (Plastic), SS, Ball Float (SS)Standard

Conduit entrance

Supply voltage

Display

Status indication

Measuring cable

Sensing weights

Air Purge 1/4” NPT

Two (2) Cable Glands

FlangeConnection

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NA

Two (2) MODBUS RS485

NA

NA

NEMA 4 / IP65

-40⁰F~221⁰F (-40⁰C~105⁰C)

Polypropylene

Inch(mm)

-40⁰F~185⁰F (-40⁰C~85⁰C)

-40⁰F~185⁰F (-40⁰C~85⁰C)

RCU

NA

20%-80% RH non-condensing

20-250VAC/VDC, 50/60Hz

Master, Slave, ZigBee, Measure, Alarm

NA

NA

NA

Two (2) Cable Glands

NA

98.4' (30m)

LCM (Graphic, 128x64 dot matrix) LCM

NA

One (1) SPDT 3A @ 250VAC

10.43"(265)

7.48"(190)

12.80"(325)

12.80"(325)

3.94"(100)

3.94"(100)

7.08"(180)

15.75"(400)

TERMINAL WIRING DIAGRAM/ DESCRIPTION OF PANEL

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13

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1 LCD display, main display for access to view parameters, read data and error messages.LOCK indicator, LED illuminates when sensor lockout is engaged to prevent sensor operation.HI level indicator, LED illuminates when material level exceeds the HI level threshold.LOW level indicator, LED illuminates when material level is below the LOW level threshold.AUTO indicator, LED illuminates when EE300 is set for AUTO measuring mode.RUN indicator, LED illuminates when EE300 measurement cycle is in process.BURIED indicator, LED blinks on/off in 1s cycle when BURRIED sensing weight is diagnosed.BREAK indicator, LED blinks on/off in 2s cycle when cable BREAK is detected.POWER indicator, LED illuminates to indicate sensor power is ON.RUN pushbutton key, depressing key starts measurement cycle (LCD must be illuminated)ENT pushbutton key, depress key to move between programming parameters and to confirm a setting.LEFT pushbutton key, shifts decimal place to the left in entering numbers in programming.UP pushbutton key, acts to increase digit number and to escape programming mode.Power Switch, turns sensor power On/Off.Power Connection Terminals N and L, accepts power of 88-264VAC, 50/60Hz.

LOCK HI LOW AUTO RUN BURIED BREAK POWER

RC1 LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 LED5 LED6LED7

C23JP1

+24V

GND

JPW

3

AC

100~240V

50

/ 60H

z

TN1

JPW1

LN

J2

J3

9 10 11 12 13

22 23 24 25 26

7 8

20 21

1 2 3 4 5 6

14 15 16 17 18 19

J4

JPW4

M+ M-

UP LEFT ENT RUN

SW4 SW3 SW2 SW1

EE300

Sounding

Level Measuring System

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

13 12 11 10

15

14OFF ON

NPN0/4~20mA

Relay

OFF ON

TR+ TR-

MODBUS

0V RST

100~240Vac

1 2 3 4 5 6

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

22 23 24 25 26 N L

DC Pulse Analog Output AC PulseLow alarm

Buried Break Lock

Power Switch

Power SupplyHigh alarmPulse ResetSensor

Lock-outStart

Contact

+24VGND

TERMINAL WIRING DIAGRAM

PANEL DIAGRAM

PNP

Sensor Stauts

OPERATING GUIDE

Ÿ To avoid problematic operation and minimize maintenance requirements please ensure that the “sensor lockout” is connected properly so that you do not inadvertently begin a measurement while the vessel is filling.

Ÿ Do not initiate measurement cycle during vessel filling.Ÿ To avoid problems and minimize maintenance do not initiate measurement in an empty silo when the

maximum measuring range is not known and has not been properly set. If this guideline is not followed then sensing weight could fall into discharge opening and damage to sensing weight and other equipment can result. Maximum measuring range MUST be properly set before beginning operation.

Ÿ Please consider that there is a minimum 24” (0.6m) dead zone or blind area beneath the sensor mounting flange.

OPERATING GUIDELINES

K Tank Height:Distance from EE300 sensor mounting flange to the tank dischargeS Blind Distance:Distance from the sensor mounting flange to the end of the sensing weightZ Safety distance:Distance above the tank discharge to prevent sensing weight from sliding into dischargeH Full measuring height:Maximum measuring range from start to end of measuring cycleA Air Zone (dead-band):Distance between sensing weight start point and maximum material level (sensor will not count measurement within this zone)h Effective measuring height:Distance varies based on setting for A (air zone) value, effective measuring height corresponds to analog output signal (0 or 4-20mA)Hi Alarm: Adjustable high alarm pointLo Alarm: Adjustable low alarm point

SETUP GUIDE

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S

A

h H K

Z

Fill Inlet

Hi alarm

Lo high

Discharge Outlet

>39" >48"

INSTALLATION

Ÿ Location of sensor should be as far away from the fill inlet as possible, at least 48”, to prevent possible maintenance problems.

Ÿ Location of sensor should be away from any internal obstruction such as cross members, ladder etc.

Ÿ Optimal sensor location for center-fill/center-discharge cylindrical vessels is 1/6 the vessel diameter from the vessel wall.

SENSOR LOCATION

Ÿ The EE300 sensor should be installed ensuring that the sensing weight will drop plumb. The sensor flange should be mounted so that it is horizontal and level. This ensures proper movement of sensing weight and cable minimizing wear and reducing or eliminating maintenance requirements.

Ÿ Constructing a nozzle on the top of the vessel roof may be required in order to prepare a level flat mounting surface for the EE300 sensor.

Ÿ Please make sure the covers to the EE300 sensor compartments are secured properly with the attachment screws so that each compartment is air tight and sealed.

INSTALLATION TIPS

Ÿ Power wiring and signal wiring should be separated. Do not run these together in the same conduit.

Ÿ Ensure a flexible length of wiring inside enclosure between conduit entrances and terminals to avoid pull/drag on the circuit boards.

WIRING TIPS

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1. Material to be measured: __________________2. Material type: powder granular large chunk liquid3. Particle size: ________________4. Bulk Density (Specific Gravity if liquid): _________________5. Operating pressure (internal bin pressure): ______________6. Operating temperature (internal bin temperature): ______________7. Ambient temperature limits: ______________________________8. Humidty: ___________________9. Supply voltage required: __________________10. Mounting connection: ____________________ 11. Local readout (RCU, remote control unit) required: Yes No12. PC software required: Yes No13. Tank height (K): _________ ft14. Nozzle height (B): __________ ft / inches

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15. Measuring range (H): __________ ft

Please provide the following information to assist with your ordering

B

H K

APPLICATION REVIEW

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Sensing Weight Type

Cable Length02: (6.5ft)

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30: (98.5ft)

2m

03: (9.8ft)3m

04: (13.1ft)4m

30m

Mounting Connection00: Standard Flat Flange01: 7” BCD. Flat Flange*02: 7” BCD. 5 Angle Flange03: 7” BCD. 10 Angle Flange04: 7” BCD. 30 Angle Flange

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Cable Type0: Nylon coated stainless steel cable

1: Bare stainless steel cable

ORDER INFORMATION

EE300-1- -A

A: Standard (Aluminum)B: Stainless Steel Ball Float (need fluid S.G.)C: Stainless Steel UmbrellaD: Plastic Auto-Fall-OffE: Standard Stainless Steel

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Heater0: None

1: Yes

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