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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

[email protected]

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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