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Functional Description 
Ultra 5 sends a transmit pulse to the transducer, which emits an ultrasonic 
pulse perpendicular to the transducer face, and the returned echo is sent back 
to  the  Ultra  5.  The  time  taken  to  receive  the  echo  is  measured  and  the 
distance  from  the  transducer  face  to  the  surface  being  monitored  is 
calculated. 
Ultra 5 can measure from zero to 40m from the face of the transducer to the 
surface  being  monitored,  dependent  on  the  application  chosen  and 
transducer used. 
The relays can be programmed to activate alarms, pump starters, or other 
control  equipment.  There  is  an  isolated  4-20  mA  output  that  can  be 
connected  to  a  recorder  or  PLC,  to  monitor,  depending  on  application 
chosen,  level  space  or  distance,  OCM  head,  OCM  flow  or  volume, 
independently from that shown on the display. There is an RS232 port, so 
that the Ultra 5 can be operated remotely by a PC or other equipment. 
Ultra 5 can be programmed either by the built-in keypad (standard on all 
wall and fascia units), or by PC via the RS 232 Serial Interface (optional). 
The  optional  rack  and  panel  mounted  units  are  programmed  with  the 
“Remote Communicator”, and one Communicator can program many Pulsar 
Ultra  5  units.  All  parameters  are  stored  in  non-volatile  memory,  so  are 
retained in  the event of  power interruption.  A  second backup copy of all 
parameters can also be retained in the Ultra 5 memory, in case an alternative 
set of parameters needs to be stored. 
Five user definable control relays with individual setpoints and intelligent 
performance logging software features ensure maximum control versatility. 
The  system  utilises  the  unique  DATEM  software  (Digital  Adaptive 
Tracking of Echo Movement). This is a proven digital mapping technique 
developed  especially  for  the  Pulsar  Ultra  range,  which  gives  the  system 
unequalled  ability  when  identifying  the  “true  target  level”  in  the  face  of 
competing echoes  from pipes,  pumps or other  obstructions.  Coupled  with 
the powerful, long-range abilities of the ‘all new’ dB transducer range, the 
Ultra  5  lives  up  to  its  reputation  as  the  most  reliable  ultrasonic  level 
measurement system available. 
The Pulsar Ultra 5 ultrasonic level controller has been designed to provide 
maintenance-free fit and forget performance.