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UNITRANS User Manual



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Table of Contents:

00 Operation .............................................................................................. 3 00.10.10 Main Screen .................................................................................................................................. 3

00.20.10 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3 00.20.20 GPRS State ................................................................................................................................................................. 4 00.20.30 Result Screens ............................................................................................................................................................ 4 00.20.40 Entering The Menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

00.70 Deployment ....................................................................................................................................... 5 00.80 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 5 00.90 Site Schematic .................................................................................................................................. 6

10 Basics .................................................................................................... 7 10.10 Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 7 10.20 Power Supply .................................................................................................................................... 7 10.30 Product Identification ....................................................................................................................... 8 10.30 Antenna .............................................................................................................................................. 9 10.40 Fastening ........................................................................................................................................... 9 10.50 Opening/Removing The Protective Cover .................................................................................... 10 10.60 Installing A SIM ............................................................................................................................... 10 10.70 Installing An SD Card ..................................................................................................................... 11

20 Configuration ...................................................................................... 11 20.10 Menu Overview................................................................................................................................ 11 20.20 Detailed Sensor Settings ............................................................................................................... 14

20.20.10 FLO-DAR Sensor ....................................................................................................................................................... 14 20.20.20 Ultra Sonic Sensor ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

30 Wiring .................................................................................................. 14 30.10 Connection Chamber ..................................................................................................................... 16 30.30 Wiring examples ............................................................................................................................. 17

90 Technical Specifications.................................................................... 18



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status LED

navigation keys

menu items

GPRS state

result screens

navigation keys

menu items

current date/time

UNITRANS

00 Operation 00.10.10 Main Screen

00.20.10 Overview Immediately after powering the Unitrans a splash screen is shown and the status LED flashes for

about 3 seconds. You will be forwarded to the main screen after this process. In order to work with the main screen you have to lift of the protective cover first. Refer to 10.50

OPENING/REMOVING THE PROTECTIVE COVER.

The status LED is constantly flashing as soon as Unitrans is powered. For detailed information about the GPRS state refer to 00.20.20 GPRS STATE. For detailed information about the result screens refer to the following chapters. The navigation keys always correlate with the menu item on the screen next to it. If no menu item is

displayed in the yellow field next to a specific key, the key does not have any function currently. The menu items will alter from screen to screen. Press the navigation key next to a specific menu item

in order to call the desired function.



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no SIM card inserted

current GSM signal strength

wrong PIN setting

primary measurement value

secondary meas. values

title current value unit

min/max values of the primary meas. value

titles, values and units of the secondary meas. values

00.20.20 GPRS State

If you have to reconfigure or change your SIM card, please refer to 10.60 INSTALLING A SIM. The indicators of the signal strength are red when the last GPRS-transmission was successful,

respectively blue when it wasn’t. A flashing background of the GPRS field indicates that a connection is currently initialised.

00.20.30 Result Screens

The contents of the 4 available result screens can be configured in the menu. For further information refer to

20.10 MENU OVERVIEW. In case of an alert, the according result screen will immediately be coloured red. As soon as the alert is reseted the screen’s background will be coloured black again. For further information about the configuration of alerts refer to 20 CONFIGURATION.

00.20.40 Entering the Menu

After pressing the navigation key next to Menu, the configuration menu will be displayed. In order to navigate through the sub menus and menu items use the navigation keys as described in

the 00.20.10 OVERVIEW. Call the password entry by pressing the key symbol whenever you are in need of additional privileges.

The additional privileges expire when no key is pressed within 2 minutes. After entering a password you



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might have to refresh the current menu by pressing ESC and entering the menu again in order to refresh it.

In order to confirm an entry, press OK. Exit a menu by pressing ESC. Refer to 20 CONFIGURATION for informations regarding the menu structure.

00.70 Deployment Configure the inputs and outputs. Refer to 20 CONFIGURATION. Make the wiring. Refer to 30 WIRING. Configure measurement and transmission parameters. Refer to 20 CONFIGURATION. Check first measurement values. Check the GPRS transmission and then the data/settings on the Unitrans.

00.80 Troubleshooting Please write down some notes of occurred troubles and the according answers to the problems during

the wiring, configuring,



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00.90 Site Schematic Please make a brief drawing of the connected components and wiring. This will help you, if you have

to comprehend or modify the measuring system later on!



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10 Basics The Unitrans is a universal measurement instrument allowing the usage of different types of sensors. The measurement values are stored on a non volatile memory and transmitted via GPRS to the

myDataweb server. The measurement values can also be processed using the instrument’s digital or analogue outputs.

10.10 Safety Precautions It’s necessary to read and understand this manual before you apply the instrument. The casing has to be cleaned only with mild cleansers. The instrument must not be exposed to moist – neither to rain nor to hose water. Improper wiring might harm you and/or damage the instruments! The device has to be operated according to the specifications. Direct sunlight is to be avoided. Special care has to be taken to avoid the influence of any magnetic or electric fields near the device. In order to prevent malfunctions or damage to the instrument, only original parts have to be used. Repairs and adaptations have to be done by the manufacturer. Certain inherent dangers exist if the Unitrans is used in an improper or unintended manner (for

example due to a bad connection). Only qualified personnel, authorized by the manufacturer, may undertake the installation, electrical

connection, putting into operation and maintenance. Never touch the electronic components. Never connect an analogue output to a digital input!

10.20 Power Supply Unitrans is powered by 110...230VAC A status LED indicates if the Unitrans is powered.

100-230 Vac 51 52 53 L N PE

9-36 Vdc 51 52 53 + - PE



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10.30 Product Identification

model

serial number

operation conditions

protection class

operation details



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10.30 Antenna Screw the antenna into the FME connector of the Unitrans. Take care of a proper fit in order to prevent moist of getting into the connector. If necessary take advantage of the optional antenna extension. Keep in mind that the GSM signal strength might decrease when you are using the

Unitrans in control cabins. When you deploy the Unitrans observe the GPRS status indicator until the GSM

signal strength is satisfying. Check the antenna placement if a GPRS connection cannot be established.

Keep in mind, that a good GSM signal strength secures a fast and proper GPRS transmission and therefore saves time and money.

10.40 Fastening

Apply the fastening rail on the Unitrans using the provided screws. Fasten the Unitrans with adequate mountings.

Take care of a proper fastening! Obey possible fastening regulations! Connection intakes have to look downwards.



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10.70 Installing an SD Card Screw off the cover of the connection

chamber. Insert the SD card (contacts top wards) and

take care of a proper fit (push-push system).

If you insert an SD card during operation, the current settings of the Unitrans remain unchanged until it is turned off.

20 Configuration Refer to Operation Elements for the basic handling of the operation elements.

20.10 Menu Overview Profile Profile: [...] only for information Profile zurücksetzen If the profile settings are reseted, all configurations are set to initial values and the

measurement values are deleted. Grundeinstellungen Datum/Zeit current Date/Time of the instrument Tageswechsel time, when the counters are reseted GPRS-Einstellungen PIN-Code PIN code of the installed SIM card Netzbetreiber provider of the installed SIM card SIM-Karte wechseln has to be confirmed before replacing/installing a SIM card. Otherwise the

modem might be damaged. Speichern Save the configuration of the Unitrans to the SD card. Schnittstellen konfigurieren RS485 RS485 1...4: [...] allocation with the connected sensor type

Interface Sensor Type

Logic Sensor ( Settings)

Sensor ( Hardware)



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Analog In Analog In 1...8: [...] see above Digital in Digital In 1...8: [...] see above HART HART Adr. 1...6: [...] only for information HART Sensoren suchen Perform an automatic search for sensors on the HART bus. Sensoren konfigurieren Log. Sensor 1...36 konfigurieren Sensor 1...12: [...] Zugew. Sensor: [...] Allocate a logical sensor to the selected item. If you want to change the

sensor type, first confirm Kein Sensor. Otherwise only compatible sensor types are listed.

Sensor konfigurieren Modify the sensor’s settings. For further information refer to the Detailed Sensor Settings chapter.

Alarme konfigurieren Alarmwert is the trigger value for an alert. The alert is deactivated when the measurement value reaches Alarmwert+Schwellwert.

Bezeichnung ändern sensor’s title Ausgänge konfigurieren Digital Out Digital Out 1...4 Log. Sensor: [...] Allocate a logic sensor to the selected output. Messwert: [...] The measurement value which is forwarded to the selected output. Modus: [...] In Limiting Value mode the output is set to 1 during an alarm condition,

otherwise it’s set to 0. In Impulses Mode the outputs provides counter impulses in specific steps.

Imp.wertigkeit: [...] each x is counted with one impulse Imp.dauer: [...] length of one impulse Analog Out Analog Out 1...4 Log. Sensor: [...] Allocate a logic sensor to the selected output. Messwert: [...] The measurement value which is forwarded to the selected output. Alarm: [...] Output provides failure value during alarm condition if activated. Fehlermode: [...] During a faulty condition the output is set to x mA. Integrationszeit: [...] The measurement values are integrated for x sec. Skalenanfang: [...] value according to 4 mA Skalenende: [...] value according to 20 mA Datenerfassung konfigurieren Fernübertragung: [...] Turn the periodic GPRS transmission on/off. An additional transmission

is started when the setting is changed to on. Aufzeichnung: [...] Turn the measuring on/off. Streuwert: [...] If a measurement value differs more then x % from the previous value,

an additional measuring is triggered. Aufzeichnungsintervall periode for the measuring



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Übertragungsintervall periode for the GPRS transmission Kanäle konfigurieren Aufz.kanäle 1...8 Log. Sensor: [...] Allocate a logic sensor to the selected record channel. Messwert: [...] Allocate a particular measurement value to the selected record. Aufz.einheit: [...] unit of the allocated measurement value Alarm: [...] ? Bezeichnung ändern Change the measurement channel’s title. Anzeige konfigurieren Anzeigestil: [...] only for information Anz.fenster 1...4 konfigurieren Hauptwert, Nebenwert 1...3 Log. Sensor: [...] Allocate a logic sensor to the selected display area. Messwert: [...] Allocate a particular measurement value to the display area. Anz.einheit: [...] unit of the allocated measurement value Alarm: [...] Screen reacts to an alarm condition if activated. Systeminfo only for information



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20.20 Detailed Sensor Settings

20.20.10 FLO-DAR Sensor Sensortyp: [...] Standard or Long Range Kanalprofil: [...] profile of the canal Parameter Durchmesser [...] diameter when having a Circular Profile Breite [...] width when having a Rectangular Profile Sensorabstand [...] distance between sensor and base of the canal Ablagerung [...] height of the sediment within the canal Kal.tabelle [...] type of calibration table which is applied to the measurement values Einbaurichtung [...] mounting direction of the sensor PMR Min...Max [...] velocity depending quality parameters NOS Min [...] velocity depending quality parameters NOH Max [...] height depending quality parameter Holdlänge [...] Measurement value is held for x cycles when at least one quality parameter

exceeds the limit. Kalibriertabellen v Mittel abh. v. Oberfl. Flow rate is corrected correlating to specific velocities. v Mittel abh. v.d. Füllhöhe Flow rate is corrected correlating to specific heights. Höhe zu Querschn.fläche profile table when having a Special Profile Tabellen löschen Reset one (or more) of the calibration tables.

20.20.20 Ultra Sonic Sensor Pfadanordnung: [...] Select which sensor paths provide crossed measurements. JBus Adressen Pfad 1u.2...3u.4 bus addresses of the FLO-SONIC stations Kanalparameter Kanalprofil: [...] profile of the canal Ablagerung: [...] height of the sediment within the canal Durchmesser: [...] diameter when having a Circular Profile Breite: [...] width when having a Rectangular Profile Parameter importieren Import the settings from a specific FLO-DAR. Messebenen Messebene 1...4 Messebene: [...] active or inactive I.Q. Min: [...] quality parameter Holdzeit: [...] Measurement value is held for x sec when the quality parameter exceeds the limit. Startschwelle: [...] absolute height of the start from the sensor range Installationshöhe: [...] absolute height of the sensor’s installation height Übergangsschwelle: [...] absolute height of the start from the transition range Endschwelle: [...] absolute height of the end from the transition range Abgleichstabellen Referenztabelle für Q Q is corrected correlating to specific heights. Referenztabelle löschen Reset the calibration table. Geschw.tabelle für ME1 Velocity of measurement layer 1 is corrected correlating to specific heights.



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Geschw.tabelle löschen Reset the calibration table. Leveleingang Log. Sensor: [...] source sensor of the level Messwert: [...] measurement channel of the level Einheit: [...] unit of the level



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30 Wiring 30.10 Connection Chamber

Take care of proper wiring! Available features depend on the applied model. Refer

to 90 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. Disconnect the power supply when wiring!

Abbreviations... NC ......... Normally Closed NO ......... Normally Opened C ............ Common Terminal GND ...... Ground



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Purpose Purpose

1 1+ 15 1‐

2 2+ 16 2‐

3 3+ 17 3‐

4 Digital Inputs 4+ 18 Digital Inputs 4‐

5 5+ 19 5‐

6 6+ 20 6‐

7 7+ 21 7‐

8 8+ 22 8‐

9 1 NC 23 1 C

10 1 NO 24 2 NC

11 Digital Outputs 2 C 25 Digital Inputs 2 NO

12 3 NC 26 3 C

13 3 NO 27 4 NC

14 4 C 28 4 NO

29 A 1 Flo‐Dar White 54 B 1 Flo‐Dar Black

30 RS485 A 2 Flo‐Sonic A 55 RS 485 B 2 Flo‐Sonic B

31 A 3 56 B 3

32 A 4 57 B 4

33 CAN H 58 CAN L

34 GND 59 HART 1

35 HART 2 60 Flo‐Dar Green GND

36 SUPPLY +24Vdc 61 1‐

37 Flo‐Dar Red +12Vdc 62 2‐

38 Accumulator +12Vdc 63 3‐

39 +24Vdc 64 Analog Outputs 1+

40 SUPPLY +24Vdc 65 2+

41 +24Vdc 66 3+

42 Analog Output 4+ 67 4‐

43 1+ 68 1‐

44 2+ 69 2‐

45 3+ 70 3‐

46 Analog Inputs 4+ 71 Analog Outputs 4‐

47 5+ 72 5‐

48 6+ 73 6‐

49 7+ 74 7‐

50 8+ 75 8‐



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30.30 Wiring examples

90 Technical Specifications

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