The distance calculation may be converted to space, material level, material volume, or remaining vessel
capacity Readings. The Reading chosen (and operating data) for each vessel is displayed on the
Liquid
Crystal Display
(LCD).
Up to 3 Milltronics Peripherals may be connected to the XPL+. The AO-10, SAM-20 and/or BIC-II,
respectively provide analog output , relays and RS-232 or RS-422 communication interface, as programmed
by the XPL+.
With the addition of a Milltronics SmartLinx protocol specific ‘plug in ’ communications module, the XPL+ is
compatible with popular industrial control system standards.
Operator programming, via a Milltronics infrared programmer, is stored in non-volatile memory, unaffected by
power interruption. The infrared interface permits one programmer to be used for any number of XPL+ level
monitors. Upon programming completion, the removable programmer may be locked away, thereby securing
all programming.
While the XPL+ is typically used to monitor material level in open or closed vessels, any process which
requires a distance measurement (within the system range) is a candidate for XPL+ application.
Refer to Application Examples for detailed descriptions of a small sample of
process measurement requirements to which the XPL+ may be applied.
Throughout this manual (unless stated otherwise) references to material level also apply to any material or
object surface to be monitored by the XPL+.
XPL+ with SmartLinx
bus
industrial control system
proprietary Milltronics communications loop
TECHNICAL REFERENCE
INTRODUCTION
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