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WIRELESS CAPACITIVE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR ESCORT TD-BLE
WIRELESS CAPACITIVE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR BASE ESCORT TD-BLE-BASE
WIRELESS TEMPERATURE SENSOR ESCORT-BTR
Manual
v. 2018.08-6
Technical support: +7 800 777 16 03 (24 часа)
+7 495 108 68 33 (с 9 до 18) fmeter.ru
CONTENT
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 3
2. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... 4
3. DESIGN ........................................................................................................................................ 7
4. SCOPE OF DELIVERY ................................................................................................................... 9
5. PACKAGE .................................................................................................................................. 11
6. MOUNTING .............................................................................................................................. 12
7. GETTING STARTED .................................................................................................................... 13
8. OPERATION MODE ................................................................................................................... 14
9. CONNECTING AND WORKING WITH MOBILE PHONE ON ANDROID OS ................................ 15
9.1. Working with mobile configurator ....................................................................................... 15
9.2. Terminal and NRF Connect softwares .................................................................................. 20
10. CONNECTION VIA TD-500 CONFIGURATOR ESCORT (RS-485) ............................................. 26
10.1. Section of current values ..................................................................................................... 27
10.2. Connection section .............................................................................................................. 28
10.3. Settings tab .......................................................................................................................... 29
10.4. Bluetooth tab ....................................................................................................................... 30
11. UPDATING THE SENSOR SOFTWARE (FLS) ............................................................................ 31
12. MOUNTING TO A TANK ......................................................................................................... 34
13. INSTALLATION TEMPERATURE SENSOR ................................................................................ 36
14. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................... 36
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Precise fuel level sensors (FLS, also measuring devices or sensors) of ESCORT brand are designed
to determine the filling level of oil in the tanks, reservoirs and storage tanks. Sensor Escort TD-
BLE used in tractor type vehicles as fuel level gauge, in the industry - as a measure of the level of
any light oil. All sensors are designed to operate in the transport monitoring systems and are
used, usually in conjunction with GPS- and GLONASS trackers.
Sensor «Escort TD BLE» determines the fill level of light oil in reservoirs (storage tanks). It is used
as a fuel level sensor in tractor type vehicles, as a level sensor for any light oil in the industry.
Base of wireless capacitive fuel level sensor Escort TD BLE-are provides wireless communication
between a fuel sensor Escort TD BLE and a navigation terminal.
The wireless temperature sensor "ESCORT BTR" determines the temperature of the ambient air.
It is used in automotive engineering for controlling the temperature of cold storage
(refrigerators).
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2. SPECIFICATIONS
Table 2.1. Specifications of ESCORT TD-BLE
Parameter Value / units
The measurement error in the workspace, no more 1%
Modes of operation digital
Digital Mode: - interface - the communication protocol
Bluetooth LE (BLE) Escort BLE
Range of action (under normal operating conditions
in the absence of interference and obstacles when
working with the base)
10 meters
The period of data exchange with the base 30 seconds
The sensitivity of the receiver / transmitter power -90 dBm / 0 dBm
The degree of protection according to GOST 14254 IP67
Protection against electrocution according to GOST 12.2.007.0
class III
Operating conditions: - ambient temperature, - Atmosphere pressure,
- 30 ... + 85 °C 84 ... 106.7 kPa
Dimensions, no more 80x80x(L + 21)mm, where L - sensor length
Conditional sensor length indicated on the label (pasted in the passport)
Weight, no more 0.5 kg
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Table 2.2. Specifications of SENSOR BASE ESCORT TD-BLE-base
Parameter Value / units
Modes of operation Digital
Digital Mode: - Interface with the tracker - the communication protocol - baudrate - Interface with the sensor - the communication protocol
RS-485 LLS 19200 bps Bluetooth LE (BLE) Escort BLE
Output signal range: - digital signal
0 ... 4095 units. or 0 ... 1024 units.
Range of action (under normal operating conditions and in the absence of interference with obstacles during operation sensor), meters
10
Period for communication with the sensor, seconds 10
The sensitivity of the receiver / transmitter power -90 dBm / 4 dBm
The degree of protection according to GOST 14254 IP67
Protection against electrocution GOST 12.2.007.0 class III
Operating conditions: - ambient temperature - Atmosphere pressure
- 30 ... + 85 °C 84 ... 106.7 kPa
Dimensions, no more 56х23х8,7 mm
Weight, no more 0.1 kg
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Table 2.3. Specifications of Wireless temperature sensor ESCORT -BTR
Parameter Value / units
The measurement error in the workspace, no more 2%
Modes of operation digital Digital Mode:
- Interface
- the communication protocol
Bluetooth LE (BLE)
Escort BLE
Range of action (under normal operating conditions and in the
absence of interference and obstacles during operation base), not less
10 meters
Period for communication with the base, seconds 10
The sensitivity of the receiver / transmitter power -96 dBm / 0 dBm
The degree of protection according to GOST 14254 IP67
Protection against electrocution GOST 12.2.007.0 class III
Operating conditions:
- ambient temperature
- Atmosphere pressure
- 40 ... + 85 оС
84 ... 106,7 kPa
Dimensions, no more 94х60х36 мм
Weight, no more 0,1 kg
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3. DESIGN
Fig. 3.1. The design of wireless capacitive fuel level sensor ESCORT TD-BLE
Fig. 3.2. The design of wireless capacitive fuel level sensor base ESCORT TD-BLE-base
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Fig. 3.3. The design of wireless temperature sensor
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4. SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Types of components (the image may differ slightly from the original):
NAME Quantity Ser. number NOTES
Sensor «Escort TD-BLE» 1
Mounting Kit: Self-tapping screws 5.5 x 38 with washer Number Seal FAST-330 Gasket Centralizer Protective cap
1
4 1 1 1 1
Passport 1
Packaging 1
Protective cap Gasket
Self-tapping screws 5.5 x 38 with washer Number Seal FAST-330
Centralizer
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NAME Quantity Ser.
number NOTES
Base of wireless capacitive fuel level sensor Escort TD-BLE-base
1
Mounting Kit: Fuse 1A Fuse holder
1
1 1
Passport 1
Packaging 1
Fuse 1A Fuse holder
NAME Quantity Ser. number NOTES
Wireless temperature sensor ESCORT-BTR 1
Passport 1
Packaging 1
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5. PACKAGE
The wireless capacitive fuel level sensor ESCORT TD-BLE and wireless capacitive fuel level sensor
base ESCORT TD-BLE-base with mounting kits are packaged in a semi-rigid packaging (corrugated
cardboard), up to 3 pcs. in one box. The installation kit and wireless capacitive fuel level sensor
base ESCORT TD-BLE-base are packed in a ZIP-package.
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6. MOUNTING
Below there is a diagram of placing the sensor and the base on a vehicle. Base should possibly be
placed in line of sight with respect to the FLS to ensure reliable radio communication.
The sensor base should be installed in the cabin as close as possible to the FLS or near the window
to ensure a better signal (Figure 6.1).
The sensor and the base should be oriented relative to each other for better signal, as shown in
Fig 6.2.
When installing one should consider RSSI (signal strength) from the sensor measuring it via using
a smartphone on Android OS and NRF Connect software - more details are in the article
«connection and use of a mobile phone on Android OS»)
Fig. 6.1. Installation scheme
Fig.6.2. Orientation of the base relative to the wireless capacitive fuel level sensor
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7. GETTING STARTED
Sensor (FLS) and sensor base are a pair of devices interconnected by a BLE UUID unique identifier
service. Base initiates a connection to the sensor, in case of connection failure makes the
reconnection.
In order to establish a connection between the base and the sensor must be they should be
located in an accessible area for each other, the base to be powered up according to the wiring
diagram, and the sensor to be in active mode (out of Sleep Mode by a magnet).
Base has the following light indication:
The FLS search mode: the blinking indicator LED
Performing the connection to the FLS: no LED illumination
In the established connection with FLS: constant LED.
In the case of connection problems (blinking indicator LED for a long time - more than 1 minute),
check sensor operation using the phone on Android OS by searching Program NRF Connect (the
article «connection and use of a mobile phone on Android OS»), perform the sensor exit of
sleeping mode procedure or change the position of the base relative to FLS, achieving the highest
level of the RSSI, watching it in NRF Connect on a phone located in the base supposed positioning
place.
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8. OPERATION MODE
The sensor measures necessary parameters (fuel level, temperature, battery voltage, RSSI, etc.)
on request from the sensor base and transmits the parameters by Escort BLE protocol via
Bluetooth Low Energy communication channel (hereinafter BLE). The period of updating the Base
data is about 30 seconds.
Sensor Base waits for a request via the RS-485 interface from external device. The response with
level and temperature data is sent via the RS-485 interface by LLS protocol in 2 … 3 ms after
request is received. Requests only with the network address recorded in the sensor base memory
are served.
The operation of Base by RS-485 has feature that, in addition to the network address where the
temperature and fuel level are transmitted, the following network address is used, for example,
if the fuel level and temperature (standard settings) are transmitted to the third network
address, will be involved also the fourth network address. The signal strength (RSSI) values in the
temperature field and the battery level values of the fuel level sensor (VBAT * 10) in the level
field are transmitted to the following network address. This feature should be taken into account
in the case of a tracker works with several sensor, because it is possible collision of network
numbers.
Set-up of the sensor can be made through the base by configurator software (full and empty level
calibration, selecting of the work mode, the setting of user password, sleep mode and reloading).
Mobile configurator or GPS-glonass tracker (terminal) can be used for set-up as well. Sensor (FLS)
supports only one connecting, so before connecting to another device, the previous one should
be disconnected.
The feature of working with the ESCORT-BTR wireless temperature sensor is that the
temperature of the sensor is transferred to the level field (fuel) in the following form: the first
digit of the level determines the sign of temperature (1 - for temperatures greater than zero, 2 -
for temperatures less than or equal to zero); then the temperature is transmitted, rounded to
tenths of a degree, for example, 1245 corresponds to a temperature of +24.5 C.
Calibration being performed for the fuel sensor (full and empty level calibration, selecting work
mode) are not applicable.
Identical to the fuel sensor software is used for work with the wireless temperature sensor.
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9. CONNECTING AND WORKING WITH MOBILE PHONE ON ANDROID OS
9.1. Working with mobile configurator
1) Turn a sensor up from sleep mode is done by means of a magnet of sufficient power (if
the sensor is in sleep mode)
2) Check your mobile phone supports BLUETOOTH LE (BLE 4.0 and higher).
3) Make sure the sensor is located in the reception area, and can be detected using NRF
Connect program.
4) Install and open the Configurator software, type in the full name of the device to «name
of the device» field according to the documentation for a particular sensor, for example
TD_100001 and click Connect
Fig. 9.1.1. Connection
5) In the case of a successful connection there appears «Connected» message and the
program will go to the Options tab
Fig. 9.1.2. Connection
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6) In the Options tab, one can observe the current sensor parameters by clicking Update.
Fig. 9.1.3. Sensor parameters
7) In the Settings tab it is possible to make sensor configuration - perform manual or
automatic calibration of the upper and lower level, set a new password, implement power
management - put the device to sleep or restart.
Fig. 9.1.4. Settings
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8) To calibrate the upper and lower levels.
Go to the calibration screen: - Top level calibration
In order to calibrate the Top limit level, the Top limit Calibration field must remain blank
(in the case where the value of the Top limit level coincides with the value of the current
level of the full tank). Then the user password is entered in the current password field. If
there is no password (the password is zero), the field is left blank. Then press the Apply.
For manual calibration, enter necessary value to the corresponding field.
Lower level is set similarly.
Successful calibration is indicated but a message: upper / lower-level calibration
successfully done or manual calibration successfully done
Fig. 9.1.5. Manual calibration of top level
Fig. 9.1.6. Successful calibration of top level
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Check new calibration going back to Parameters tab and updating data.
Fig. 9.1.7. Verification of the calibration done
9) The procedure for changing a user's password
Go to the Change Password tab
In the Current password field the user password is entered or if there is no password set
(the password is 0), the field is left blank, in the New password field, enter a new
password, the password should be numeric (> 0), no more than 8 digits.
If you want to disable password authentication, the password is set to 0.
The default password is 0 (disabled)
Fig. 9.1.8. Setting a password
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Upon successful password change there is an inscription «Password successfully
changed» displayed.
Fig. 9.1.9. Password changed
10) Power modes of the sensor management (Going to Sleep, Restart)
Go to the power management window: -Settings-Power management
Upon selecting Sleeping mode the sensor goes to extra low power mode and disables
radiomodule.
To exit the sleep mode and resume normal operation of the sensor it is necessary to move
a magnet several times near the top of the case, then a magnet should be removed.
Pressing the reset sensor performs reboot.
1) Error codes
8 - loss of signal from the sensor due to the significant distance from it, or in the cases
preventing from the transmission of the signal, in order to reset the connection it is
necessary to reduce the distance between the sensor and the phone, and re-run the
connection procedure.
133 - error occurs on some phones due to the specific implementation of Bluetooth LE to
the device.
To resolve this issue you need to implement reconnection to the sensor several times, or if it
does not work, carry out the connection with the other phone models.
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9.2. Terminal and NRF Connect softwares
1) You need to download from the Play Market and install program NRF connect for mobile
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=no.nordicsemi.android.mcp&hl=ru
And Serial Bluetooth Terminal (author Kai Morich)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.kai_morich.serial_bluetooth_termina
l&hl=ru.
2) After installation, turn on BT on a mobile device, and run the program NRF connect, go to
Scanner tab and press the on-screen button Scan.
Fig.9.2.1. Searching BLE devices
3) As a result of these actions there will be displayed all BLE devices within a radius of action
of the phone.
4) Further, the sensor is chosen by its symbolic name corresponding to its serial number,
clicking on it displays the selected sensor connection parameters.
Fig.9.2.2. Sensor connection parameters
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5) The last 12 characters (shown in oval) of Complete list of 128-bit Service uuids parameter
determine a unique to each sensor connection parameter (unique UUID) and are
necessary for further connection settings.
6) Close the application NRF connect for mobile and open the Serial Bluetooth Terminal
Fig.10.2.3. Bluetooth Terminal
7) Go to the Bluetooth devices tab, select the Bluetooth LE category, press SCAN
Fig.9.2.4. Scan BLE devices
8) As a result of the search, all available devices are displayed
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9) A long pressing to the selected sensor opens the connection parameters
Fig.9.2.5. Connection parameters of the selected sensor
10) In the connection parameters select CUSTOM and fill fields as shown below:
Service UUID:
6E400001-B5A3-F393-E0A9-XXXXXXXXXXXX
Rx characteristics UUID:
6E400003-B5A3-F393-E0A9- XXXXXXXXXXXX
Tx characteristics UUID:
6E400002-B5A3-F393-E0A9- XXXXXXXXXXXX
Parameter XXXXXXXXXXXX corresponds to a unique part of UUID, which can be determined
using NRF CONNECT program (described in paragraph 5).
For a sensor from the example:
XXXXXXXXXXXX corresponds to FFEEDDCCBB03
1) After setting the parameters, press on the checkbox in the angle of the screen to save your settings
2) Carry sensor selection by short pressing on it
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Fig.9.2.6. Selection of the sensor to be connected to
3) Then, in order to establish a terminal connection go to TERMINAL tab and click on the symbol of the connection, if successful there will be displayed Connected
Fig.9.2.7. Terminal tab
4) Table 1. The commands supported by the sensor and the examples of their use.
5) *Characters \r\n are added by the terminal automatically if one did not change the standard application settings.
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6) ** In some cases, due to the peculiarities of a terminal program or a particular model of phone the connection may be carried out not from the first time (in rare cases up to 10 attempts).
7) *** In case of incorrect input connection settings, the terminal can display line to read «custom service not found»
This means one should re-check the connection parameters and fix the problem, how to find out the connection parameters is described in paragraph 5, as correctly set up in paragraph 10.
Table 9.2.1. Examples of the commands to set a sensor
Action Request to test command The answer to the request (may
vary)
Calibration of top
level
See Fig. 1
SH\r\n
Or **
SH,PW:1:your_password\r\n
ASH,HK:1:8535\r\n
Calibration of the
lower layer
See Fig. 2
SL\r\n
Or **
SL,PW:1:your_password\r\n
ASL,LK:1:8535\r\n
Set a new password
(user one)
See Fig. 3
SP,PN:1:
your_new_password\r\nOr **
SP,PN:1:
your_new_password,PW:1:your_pa
ssword\r\n
APO\r\n
Request dynamic
parameters
See Fig. 4
GD\r\n AGD,UT:1:22,UL:1:0,US:1:7926\r\n
Request all
parameters
GA\r\n AGA,
UT:1:22,UL:1:0,HK:1:8535,LK:1:85
35,US:1:7926,SE:1:100004,VB:2:2.
9, UD:0:04BBCCDDEEFF\r\n
When the command
is unauthorized
Any invalid request WRN\r\n
** Depends on whether the user password is preset or not - by default, the command does not
require a password.
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Fig.9.2.8. Calibration of top level Fig.9.2.9. Calibration of bottom level
Fig.9.2.10. Setting a new password Fig.9.2.11. Dynamic parameters querying
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10. CONNECTION VIA TD-500 CONFIGURATOR ESCORT (RS-485)
For setup and configuring of FLS TD-BLE there is also used CONFIGURATOR ESCORT.
A distinctive feature of the TD-BLE FLS configuration is that the process of setting and updating
parameters of the sensor is not instantaneous, yet takes 30-60 seconds. For correct settings it is
recommended to wait for confirmation from the sensor.
To track the progress of the settings there is status bar added at the bottom of the
configurator’s window.
For example, when setting a FULL level:
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10.1. Section of current values
Fig.10.1.1. Section of current values
Table 10.1.1. Parameters and functions in section of current values
Parameter / Function Description
Current Showing non-processed (directly measured) value of the level
Level The calculated fuel level value on a scale 0 ... 4095 arb.un. or 0 ... 1024 arb.un.
Temperature Showing measuring temperature value
stability Level Displaying the status level of stability: Green light - the level has stabilized; yellow light - level is being stabilized; red light - level is not stabilized
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10.2. Connection section
Fig.10.2.1. Connection Section
Table 10.2.1. Parameters and functions of Connection section
Parameter / Function Description
Open Port Opening a virtual COM-port, connected to the computer interface converter
Close Port Closing a virtual COM-port, connected to the computer interface converter
Search Sensors Search for connected devices and identify their network addresses
Set password Set a password to protect against changes in the base settings - used to change the network base address.
Enter Password Enter the password to change the base settings
The Network Devices Displays a list of network addresses of connected devices
Querying address Displaying the network address of the device you want to set up
Number Xxxxx Displays the serial number of remote FLS
XXX Displaying the firmware version of the sensor base
BT base is connected / not connected
Status of the connection between the PC and the base of the sensor
Connection with BT sensor is installed / no communication
The connection state between the base and the sensor (FLS)
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10.3. Settings tab
Fig. 10.3.1 Settings tab
Table 10.3.1. Options and functions of Settings tab
Parameter / Function Description
Full / Empty Sets a value in the fields full / empty.
Set manual setting button for FULL / EMPTY values
Set Current Sets the current value for FULL / EMPTY
Change network address Changing the base network address
Modes Setting of smoothing, range, disabling temperature compensation function.
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10.4. Bluetooth tab
Fig.10.4.1. Bluetooth tab
Table 10.4.1. Settings and functions of Bluetooth section
Parameter / Function Description
RSSI The power radio signal from the FLS in decibels The value of -125 indicates no connection between the base and the sensor.
VBAT FLS battery voltage in volts
ID A unique UUID sensor necessary to connect
Sensor To Sleep Putting the sensor to sleep mode
Change base link ID Changing ID of the base to connect to other sensor, requires a password.
Reload sensor reboot FLS
Enter password The password field FLS- required for the setting up and calibration of FLS
Set sensor password A field for entering a new password for the FLS
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11. UPDATING THE SENSOR SOFTWARE (FLS)
1. Pull a sensor from sleep mode by putting a magnet of sufficient power in the proximity (if
the sensor has been put to sleep mode)
2. Check the availability of BLUETOOTH LE (BLE 4.0 and higher) interface on your device in
the operating instructions.
3. Make sure the sensor is located in the reception area, and can be detected using NRF
Connect program
4. Move the sensor in a firmware update mode by rebooting it (via the mobile configurator).
5. Once the sensor is restarted the software update mode is continued for 30 seconds.
6. For convenience and extending the firmware update mode duration, one should apply a
magnet (powerful enough) to the upper part of the housing of the sensor at the time of
the restart, in which case the sensor will be in a mode of software updates until the
magnet is removed.
7. In update mode the program NRF Connect will display a new device named TD_UPDATE
Fig. 11.1. DFU device
8. Carry out the connection to the device TD_UPDATE
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Fig. 11.2. Connecting to TD_UPDATE
9. After clicking on the icon named DFU, the file selection window appears, select the
Distribution packet (zip) and then select the firmware file in the file manager.
Fig. 11.3. Selecting the firmware file
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10. If done correctly the firmware uploading graph is displayed, wait until the firmware
update is completed (100%)
Fig. 11.4. upload DFU graph
11. After a successful update, remove the magnet, the sensor will automatically reboot.
12. Calibration parameters of the sensor in DFU OTA update mode remain unchanged.
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12. MOUNTING TO A TANK
The most common method of mounting is fixation on self-tapping screws with a sealing washer.
It is also possible to install sensor on threaded stover nuts, welded bushings and other structural
elements. The sensor can be installed at pre-arranged locations using screws and bolts with
strength classes of at least 4.8. In this case, it is necessary to ensure the tightness of the
connection between the sensor body and the tank. For additional protection it is allowed to use
an automotive oil and petrol resistant sealant.
If it is necessary to reduce the standard length of the sensor, cut it to a length not less than 150
mm with a hacksaw, clean from the metal chips, install a centralizer, make re-calibration or
gauging. The length between the edge of metal pipes and the bottom of the tank without
centralizer should be at least 15 mm.
The following is used to prepare place for installation:
bimetallic bit of Ø 35 mm;
drill of Ø 4,8 mm
* The diameters of the holes are given for self-tapping screws, if necessary, mark places for
another fastening according to the centers of specified holes.
Fig.12.1. Connecting dimensions
Fig.12.2. Bimetallic bit
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Fig.12.3. Sensor mounting on a tank
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13. INSTALLATION TEMPERATURE SENSOR
Before final installation, make sure that rubber gasket (gasket cord) was established in the body lid.
Before installing the lid on the body, spread the gasket with a neutral silicone sealant along the contour.
Put the sealant on rubber gasket joints (gasket cord joints).
14. TROUBLESHOOTING
PC Configurator Error Codes
Mode Value (current) Units Transcript
RS-485 7000 arb. u Short circuiting between the external and
internal measuring tubes
RS-485 6500 arb. u
The configuration "Empty" is incorrectly set or
the break in the external and / or internal
measuring tubes