Pulsar blackbox 130 User Manual

blackbox 130 (UL)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Pulsar blackbox 130 Specifications

General

Brand	Pulsar
Model	blackbox 130
Category	Controller
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 Start Here

About this Manual

Guidance on referring to the manual for correct installation and operation.

About the blackbox range

Overview of the Pulsar blackbox as a non-contact Level Control System.

Chapter 2 Installation

Power Supply Requirements

Details the AC and DC power requirements and wiring specifications for the blackbox unit.

Location

Guidance on mounting the blackbox in a safe area and the transducer in a hazardous area.

Dimensions

Standard Enclosure

Provides dimensions and mounting hole details for the standard wall mount enclosure.

Large Enclosure (optional)

Cable Entry

Details the cable glands and their suitability for the large enclosure.

Terminal Connection Details

Power

Wiring specifications for connecting the AC and DC power supply to the blackbox.

Transducer

Wiring instructions for connecting the transducer to the blackbox terminals.

Outputs

Relay Outputs

Configuration and rating of the two programmable alarm and control relays.

Current Output

Details of the isolated mA output for remote indication purposes.

Preparation for Operation

Pre-operation Checks

Pre-operation checks including mounting, power supply, and relay connections.

Chapter 3 How To Use Your blackbox Level System

PC Handheld Programmer (Standard)

Instructions for using the PC software to program the blackbox via RS232 interface.

Handheld Communicator (Optional)

On board integral Keypad and Display (Optional)

Using the unit's built-in keypad and display for direct programming and operation.

Operating the Controls

Display

Description of the main and auxiliary display screens and their functions in different modes.

Keypad

Explanation of the functions of hot keys, menu keys, and numeric keys.

Run Mode

Program Mode

Mode for setting up the blackbox, changing parameters, or updating information.

How to Access Program Mode

Using the Menu System

Navigating the blackbox menu system through main and sub-menus to access parameters.

Test Mode

Simulation

Using test mode to simulate level changes and test relay setpoints.

LED'S

Using the RS232 Serial Interface

Connecting and communicating with the blackbox using the RS232 serial interface.

Parameter Defaults

Factory Defaults

Procedure for resetting all parameters to their original factory default values.

Chapter 4 Programming Guide

Example 1 Level Measurement

Step-by-step guide for programming the blackbox for a basic level measurement application.

Example 2 Alternating Control (pump down)

Example 3 Volume Application

Guide for programming the blackbox for volume calculation in a cylindrical tank with alarms.

Chapter 5 Parameter Guide

Menu System Diagrams

Visual charts illustrating the navigation pathways within the blackbox parameter menus.

Top Level Menu

Overview of the main menu categories: Application, Relays, Data Logs, Volume, etc.

Application Menu

Operation

Parameters for mode of operation, transducer selection, and material type.

Distances

Parameters for setting measurement units, empty level, and span for level measurement.

Relays Menu

Relay 1 Configuration

Parameters for Relay 1: type, function, alarm ID, and setpoints.

Relay 2 Configuration

Parameters for Relay 2: type, function, alarm ID, and setpoints.

Data Logs Menu

Temperature Logging

Parameters for recording minimum, maximum, and current temperature readings.

Volume Menu

Conversion

Parameters for vessel shape selection and dimension input for volume calculation.

Breakpoints

Parameters for defining level/volume breakpoints for non-standard vessel shapes.

Display Menu

Display Options

Parameters to set display units, decimal places, and display offset.

Output Menu

Output Range and Setpoint

Parameters to configure mA output range, mode, and setpoint values.

Compensation Menu

Temperature Compensation

Parameters for selecting temperature source and setting fixed temperature for compensation.

Stability Menu

Damping and Filters

Parameters to adjust damping rates and filter unwanted level changes.

Echo Processing Menu

Transducer Status and Signal

Parameters for monitoring transducer status, echo confidence, and signal strength.

System Menu

Passcode and System Information

Parameters for unit passcode, software/hardware revision, and serial number.

Date & Time Settings

Parameters for setting and formatting the unit's date and time.

Test Menu

Simulation and Hardware Tests

Modes for simulating conditions and performing hardware self-tests.

Parameter Listing

Application Parameters

Details for parameters P100 (Mode), P101 (Transducer), and P102 (Material).

Distances

Details for parameters P104 (Units), P105 (Empty Level), and P106 (Span).

P107 Near Blanking Distance

P108 Far Blanking Distance

Parameter defining the distance beyond empty level for measurement, as a percentage.

Remote Alarm

P985 Tel. No.1

Parameter to set the number of leading zeros for the dialled telephone number.

P986 Tel. No2

Parameter to enter the next six digits of the telephone number.

P987 Tel. No3

Parameter to enter any remaining digits of the telephone number.

P988 Call Type

SMS Time

Parameters for determining when and how often an SMS message is sent.

Relay Parameters

Relay Type

Parameter P210/P220 defining whether a relay functions as Alarm or Control.

Relay Function

Parameter P211/P221 defining the trigger for the relay (Level, Temperature, Loss of Echo/Clock).

P212, 222 - Relay Alarm ID

P213, P223 - Relay Setpoint 1

Parameter setting the ON or OFF point for the relay based on the selected Alarm ID.

P214, P224 - Relay Setpoint 2

Parameter setting the second ON or OFF point for the relay based on the selected Alarm ID.

Control

P212, 222 Relay Control ID

Parameter defining if control relays operate as Fixed or Alternate.

Common Parameters

P218, P228 - Relay Fail Safe

Parameter determining how the relay behaves during a failsafe condition (Hold, De-Energise, Energise).

Volume (Optional)

Conversion

Parameters for vessel shape selection and dimension input for volume calculation.

Breakpoints

Parameters for defining level/volume breakpoints for non-standard vessel shapes.

P605 Volume Units

P606 Correction Factor

Parameter to apply a correction factor, like specific gravity, to volume calculations.

P607 Max Volume

Read-only parameter displaying the maximum calculated volume based on span.

Display Parameters

Options

Parameters to set display units, decimal places, and display offset.

Fail Safe

Parameter to configure the fail-safe mode for the display output.

Output Parameters

Range

Parameter to set the mA output range (e.g., 0-20mA, 4-20mA) and direction.

Set Point

Parameters to define the level values corresponding to low (0/4mA) and high (20mA) output.

Trim

P838 Out Low Trim

Parameter to adjust the low end of the mA output for calibration purposes.

P839 Out High Trim

Parameter to adjust the high end of the mA output for calibration purposes.

Failsafe

P840 Out Fail Mode

Parameter to set the output behavior during a fail-safe condition.

Compensation Parameters

Offset

Parameter P851 for applying a measurement offset to readings.

Temperature

Parameters P852/P854 for selecting temperature source and setting fixed temperature.

Stability Parameters

Damping

Parameters P870/P871 to adjust damping for fill and empty level rates.

Filters

Parameters P881/P882 to filter out unwanted level changes from agitated surfaces.

Echo Processing Parameters

Transducer Status

Parameters P900-P905 for monitoring transducer status, echo confidence, and signal strength.

System Parameters

Passcode and System Information

Parameters for unit passcode, software/hardware revision, and serial number.

Date & Time Settings

Parameters for setting and formatting the unit's date and time.

Daylight Saving Time

P970 DST Enable

Parameter to enable automatic adjustment for Daylight Saving Time.

P971 DST Difference

Parameter to set the time difference between standard and DST.

P972 DST Start Time

Parameter to set the time of day when DST will start.

P973 Start Day

Parameter to select the day of the week for DST to start.

P974 Start Week

P975 Start Month

Parameter to select the month in which DST will start.

P976 DST End Time

Parameter to set the time of day when DST will end.

P977 End Day

P978 End Week

Parameter to determine the week of the month for DST to end.

P979 End Month

Parameter to select the month in which DST will end.

Test Parameters

Simulation and Hardware Tests

Modes for simulating conditions and performing hardware self-tests.

P992 Output Test

P993 Relay Test

Parameter to test individual relays by changing their state.

P994 Transducer Test

Parameter to test the transducer by making it fire repeatedly.

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

No reading obtained, transducer not firing

Diagnostic steps for when the transducer is not firing and no reading is displayed.

Incorrect reading obtained

Steps to diagnose and correct inaccurate level readings.

Material level consistently incorrect

Troubleshooting for consistent deviations in material level measurements.

LEDs change colour, relays do not change state

Steps to resolve issues where relay LEDs indicate state changes but relays do not activate.