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Pulsar Blackbox User Manual

Pulsar Blackbox
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Pulsar Blackbox Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryControl Systems
Output Voltage12V DC
Current Rating5A
Operating Temperature-20°C to +60°C
ProtectionShort Circuit

Summary

Start Here

About this Manual

Provides guidance on how to correctly install and operate the Pulsar blackbox level system using this manual.

About the blackbox range

Introduces the Pulsar blackbox as a non-contact Level Control System designed for low cost, maintenance-free operation.

Functional Description

Explains how the blackbox ultrasonic Level System works, its DATEM software, and measurement capabilities.

Product Specification

Details physical, environmental, performance, outputs, and programming specifications of the blackbox.

Installation

Power Supply Requirements

Details the AC and DC power supply options, voltage selector switch, and power consumption of the blackbox unit.

Location

Provides guidance on selecting an appropriate mounting location, considering safe areas and environmental factors.

Dimensions

Shows the physical dimensions of the blackbox enclosure and mounting hole centres.

Terminal Connection Details

Illustrates the terminal strip layout for power, relays, transducer, and RS232 communication.

Voltage Selector and Fuse Location

Identifies the location of the voltage selector switch and AC mains power fuse on the unit.

Preparation for Operation

Lists checks to perform before powering on the blackbox, ensuring correct installation and connections.

Maintenance

Provides instructions for cleaning the equipment and notes on user-serviceable parts.

How To Use Your blackbox Level System

PC Handheld Programmer (Standard)

Details the installation and use of the PC software for programming and monitoring the blackbox unit.

Handheld Communicator (Optional)

Describes the use of the optional handheld device for programming blackbox units via the RS232 interface.

Operating the Controls

Explains the function of the display and keypad, including Main and Auxiliary Displays and Hot Keys.

Run Mode

Describes the primary operating mode for the blackbox, used after initial setup and upon power restoration.

Program Mode

Details how to access and use the program mode for setting up the blackbox or changing existing configurations.

Test Mode

Explains how to use test mode to simulate applications and confirm parameter and relay setpoint entries.

Programming Guide

Example 1 Level Measurement

Provides a practical example of programming the blackbox for level measurement with high and low alarms.

Example 2 Alternating Control (pump down)

Details programming for controlling pumps in a sump application, including alternating duty and peak period operation.

Parameter Guide

Menu System Diagrams

Presents charts illustrating the navigation structure of the blackbox menu system.

Application Parameters

Describes parameters related to the unit's operation mode, transducer type, and measurement units.

Relay Parameters

Details parameters for configuring relay types, alarm functions, alarm IDs, and setpoints for relays.

Data Log Parameters

Explains parameters related to logging temperature data, including minimum, maximum, and current readings.

Display Parameters

Covers parameters for setting decimal places, fail-safe modes, and fail-safe timer settings for the display.

Output Parameters

Details parameters for configuring the output range, mode, setpoints, limits, and trim for the unit's output signal.

Compensation Parameters

Describes parameters for measurement offset and temperature source selection for compensation.

Stability Parameters

Explains parameters for damping the display and filtering unwanted level changes.

Echo Processing Parameters

Details parameters related to transducer status, echo confidence, strength, and noise levels.

System Parameters

Covers parameters for passcode, system information, serial number, site identification, and factory defaults.

Date & Time

Details parameters for setting the current date, time, and date format.

Daylight Saving Time

Explains how to configure Daylight Saving Time settings, including enable, difference, start, and end times and dates.

Test Parameters

Describes parameters for simulating level movement, setting increments, and rates for testing purposes.

Hardware

Details parameters for performing output tests, relay tests, and transducer tests.

Troubleshooting

Symptom: No reading obtained, transducer not firing.

Guides the user on checking power supply and transducer wiring when no reading is obtained.

Symptom: Incorrect reading being obtained.

Provides steps to measure actual distance and re-enter it into the program mode to correct readings.

Symptom: Material level consistently incorrect.

Suggests checking empty level, display offset, and measurement offset for consistent incorrect readings.

Symptom: LED's change, relays do not.

Advises checking unit supply and voltage selector position when LEDs indicate changes but relays do not activate.