Omega LVCN210 LVCN318 LVCN414 Series Owner's manual

Brand: Omega

Model: LVCN210 LVCN318 LVCN414 Series

Type: Owner's manual

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INTRODUCTION/TABLEOFCONTENTS StepOne

The small tank sensor is an innovative level sensor family that replaces float, conductance and pressure

sensors that fail due to contact with dirty, sticking and scaling media in small (< 4’/1.25m) to medium

(<18’/5.5m)talltanks.Appliedinskid,machine,toolandprocessapplications,thegeneral purposesensors

areavailablewithsingleandmulti‐functioncapabilitiesincludingmeasurement,switchingandcontrol.

NewFeatures

 Easilychangeoutputfromdistancetovolume

 Selectfrom6standardtankshapesora16pointstrappingtableforcustomer/oddsizetanks

TableofContents

Specifications:.........................................................................................................................................................4

Dimensions: .........................................................................................................................................................5

SafetyPrecautions:................................................................................................................................................6

Components: .........................................................................................................................................................7

GettingStarted:......................................................................................................................................................8

 USB®FobInterface:...............................................................................................................................

....8

LVCN414‐SWSoftware:..........................................................................................................................................9

 1.OutputConfiguration:..........................................................................................................................10

LVCN414,LVCN210,LVCN318,LVCN414‐Rseries:......................................................................10

LVCN414‐Iseries:........................................................................................................................17

LVCN414‐Vseries:........................................................................................................................19

 2.TankShapeSelection:..........................................................................................................................22

 3.LevelConfiguration:.............................................................................................................................27

 4.WritetoUnit:.......................................................................................................................................29

Wiring: .......................................................................................................................................................30

 WiringDiagram:.......................................................................................................................................30

 WireConnections:....................................................................................................................................31

 SwitchInductiveLoads:............................................................................................................................32

Installation: .......................................................................................................................................................33

 MountingGuide:......................................................................................................................................33

 FittingSelection:......................................................................................................................................34

TankAdapter:...............................................................................................................................34

Riser:............................................................................................................................................34

Flange:..........................................................................................................................................35

SideMountFitting:......................................................................................................................35

StandPipe:...................................................................................................................................36

AdvancedFeature:...............................................................................................................................................37

Appendix: .......................................................................................................................................................38

 SampleProgram:......................................................................................................................................38

 UpdatingSoftware:..................................................................................................................................39

 UpdatingTransmitterFirmware:.............................................................................................................40

 StrappingTable:.......................................................................................................................................41

 Linervs.Non‐Linear:................................................................................................................................42

Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................................44

 FactoryDefaults........................................................................................................................................44

 DemoPage:..............................................................................................................................................45

 SolutionTable:.........................................................................................................................................46

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SPECIFICATIONS StepTwo

Range: LVCN414‐I/LVCN414/LVCN414‐

R/LVCN414‐V:49.2”(1.25m)

LVCN210:9.8’(3.0m)

LVCN318:18.0’(5.5m)

Accuracy: LVCN414‐I/LVCN414/LVCN414‐

R/LVCN414‐V:0.125”(3mm)

LVCN210:+/‐0.2%ofrange

LVCN318:+/‐0.2%ofrange

Resolution: LVCN414‐I/LVCN414/LVCN414‐

R/LVCN414‐V:0.019”(0.5mm)

LVCN210:0.039”(1mm)

LVCN318:0.079”(2mm)

Deadband: LVCN414‐I/LVCN414/LVCN414‐

R/LVCN414‐V:2”(5cm)

LVCN210:4”(10cm)

LVCN318:8”(20cm)

Beamwidth: LVCN414‐I/LVCN414/LVCN210/

LVCN414‐R/LVCN414‐V:2”(5cm)

dia.

LVCN318:3”(7.6cm)dia.

Configuration: LVCN414‐SW(software)PC

WindowsUSB®2.0

Memory: Non‐volatile

Supplyvoltage: LVCN414‐I/LVCN414/LVCN210/

LVCN318:24VDC(loop)

LVCN414‐R:12‐24VAC/VDC

LVCN414‐V:12‐28VDC

Consumption: 0.5W

Loopresistance: LVCN414‐I/LVCN414/LVCN210/

LVCN318:400Ohmsmax

Signaloutput: LVCN414‐I/LVCN414/LVCN210/

LVCN318:4‐20mA,two‐wire

LVCN414‐V:0‐5V,0‐10V,976‐

2000Hz

Frequency: LVCN414‐Vonly:sinkcurrent,15

mAnominal

Signalinvert: LVCN414‐I/LVCN414/LVCN210/

LVCN318:4‐20mAor20‐4mA

LVCN414‐V:5‐0V,10‐0V,2000‐

976Hz

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Signalfail‐safe: LVCN414‐I/LVCN414/LVCN210/

LVCN318:4mA,20mA,21mA,22

mAorholdlast

LVCN414‐V:Full,emptyorhold

last

Contacttype: LVCN414/LVCN210/LVCN318/

LVCN414‐R:(4)SPSTrelays

Contactrating: LVCN414/LVCN210/LVCN318/

LVCN414‐R:60VA,1Amaximum

Contactfail‐

safe:

LVCN414/LVCN210/LVCN318/

LVCN414‐R:Powerloss:Holdlast,

Poweron:Open,closeorholdlast

Hysteresis: LVCN414/LVCN210/LVCN318/

LVCN414‐R:Selectable

Processtemp.: F:20°to140°

C:‐7°to60°

Temp.comp.: Automatic

Ambienttemp.: F:‐31°to140°

C:‐35°to60°

Pressure: MWP=30PSI

Enclosurerating: Type6Pencapsulated,corrosion

resistance&submersible

Encl.material: Polycarbonate

Strainrelief

mat’l.:

ThermoplasticElastomer(TPE)

Trans.material: PVDF

Cablejacket

mat’l:

Polyurethane

Cabletype: 9‐conductor,shielded

Cablelength: 48”(1.2m)

Processmount: LVCN414‐I/LVCN414/LVCN414‐

R/LVCN414‐V/LVCN210:1”NPT

LVCN318:2”NPT

Mountgasket: FKM

Classification: Generalpurpose

Compliance: CE,RoHS

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DIMENSIONS StepThree

LVCN318Series LVCN210Series

LVCN414‐I,LVCN414,LVCN414‐R&LVCN414‐VSeries

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SAFETYPRECAUTIONS StepFour

About this Manual:PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE QUICK START PRIOR TO INSTALLING OR USING THIS

PRODUCT.ThismanualincludesinformationonthesmalltankseriesUltrasonicLevelSwitch,controllerand

transmitterfromOMEGAENGINEERING.Pleaserefertothepartnumberlocatedontheswitchlabeltoverify

theexactmodelconfiguration,whichyouhavepurchased.

User’s Responsibility for Safety:OMEGA ENGINEERING manufactures a broad range of level sensing

technologies. While each of these sensors is designed to operate in a wide variety of applications, it is the

user’sresponsibilitytoselectasensormodelthatisappropriatefortheapplication,installitproperly,perform

tests of the installed system, and maintain all components. The failure to do so could result in property

damageorseriousinjury.

ProperInstallationandHandling:Onlyprofessionalstaffshouldinstalland/orrepairthisproduct.Install

thetransmitterwiththeincludedFKMgasketandneverovertightenthetransmitterwithinthefitting.Always

checkforleakspriortosystemstart‐up.

WiringandElectrical:Asupplyvoltageof12to28VDC(VACforLVCN414‐Rseriesonly)isusedtopower

the ultrasonic sensor.Electrical wiring of the transmitter should be performed in accordance with all

applicablenational,state,andlocalcodes.

Material Compatibility:The enclosure is made of Polycarbonate (PC).The transducer is made of

PolyvinylideneFluoride(PVDF).Makesurethatthemodel,whichyouhaveselected,ischemicallycompatible

withtheapplicationmedia.

Enclosure:  While the transmitter housing is liquid‐resistant the Ultrasonic sensor is not designedto be 

operationalwhenimmersed.Itshouldbemountedinsuchawaythattheenclosureandtransducerdonot

comeintocontactwiththeapplicationmediaundernormaloperationalconditions.

Safety

Installationshouldbedonebyproperlytrainedstaff

Supplyvoltageshouldneverexceedamaximumof28VDC

Makesurethesensorischemicallycompatiblewithyourapplication

Designafail‐safesystemthataccommodatesthepossibilityofsensorand/orpowerfailure

Thissensorshouldnotbeusedinclassifiedhazardousenvironments

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Make a Fail‐Safe System:Design a fail‐safe system that accommodates the possibility of transmitter

and/orpowerfailure.OMEGAENGINEERINGrecommendstheuseofredundantbackupsystemsandalarms

inadditiontotheprimarysystem.

Flammable, Explosive or Hazardous Applications:The sensor should not be used within classified

hazardousenvironments.

Warning: Always use the FKM gasket when installing the ultrasonic sensor, and make sure that all

electricalwiringoftheswitchisinaccordancewithapplicablecodes.

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COMPONENTS StepFive

Thesmalltankultrasonicsensorisofferedindifferentmodels.Dependingonthemodelpurchased,youmay

ormaynothavebeenshippedallthecomponentsshownbelow.Youdohowever,needasensor,USB® Fob

andFKMgaskettoconfigure,installandoperatetheultrasonicsensor.

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 FKMGasket

o Part #204038 – used with LVCN414‐I,

LVCN414,LV

CN414‐R&LVCN414‐Vseries

o Part#200128–usedwithLVCN210series

o Part#200129–usedwithLVCN318series

 USB® Fob (Part #LVCN414‐USB) included with

LVCN414‐I, LVCN414, LVCN210, LVCN318,

LVCN414‐RandLVCN414‐Vseries.

o Fob is not in

cluded with theLVCN414‐I‐B,

LVCN414‐B, LVCN210‐B, LVCN318‐B,

LVCN414‐R‐BandLVCN414‐V‐Bseries.

 QuickStartGuide

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*Outputs

1. 4‐20mA,looppoweredoutput

2. 4SPST60VArelays

3. Voltage(0to2.5,5or10VDC)output

4. Frequency(976‐2000Hz.)output

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P/N Max.Range DeadBand Thread Fob *Outputs

LVCN414‐I‐B

LVCN414‐I

4.1’(1.25m) 2”(5cm)

1”NPT

NoFob

1

FobIncluded

LVCN414‐I‐G‐B

LVCN414‐I‐G

1”G

NoFob

FobIncluded

LVCN414‐B

LVCN414

4.1’(1.25m) 2”(5cm)

1”NPT

NoFob

1,2

FobIncluded

LVCN414‐G‐B

LVCN414‐G

1”G

NoFob

FobIncluded

LVCN210‐B

LVCN210

9.8’(3.0m) 4”(10cm)

1”NPT

NoFob

1,2

FobIncluded

LVCN210‐G‐B

LVCN210‐G

1”G

NoFob

FobIncluded

LVCN318‐B

LVCN318

18.0’(5.5m) 8”(20cm)

2”NPT

NoFob

1,2

FobIncluded

LVCN318‐G‐B

LVCN318‐G

2”G

NoFob

FobIncluded

LVCN414‐R‐B

LVCN414‐R

4.1’(1.25m) 2”(5cm)

1”NPT

NoFob

2

FobIncluded

LVCN414‐R‐G‐B

LVCN414‐R‐G

1”G

NoFob

FobIncluded

LVCN414‐V‐B

LVCN414‐V

4.1’(1.25m) 2”(5cm)

1”NPT

NoFob

3,4

FobIncluded

LVCN414‐V‐G‐B

LVCN414‐V‐G

1”G

NoFob

FobIncluded

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GETTINGSTARTED StepFive

The small tank ultrasonic sensor is configured through a free PC software program (LVCN414‐SW).The

software is a free download from OMEGA ENGINEERING’s website.You must download and install the

softwarepriortopluggingintheUSB®Fob.

 Pleasegotohttp://www.omega.com/ftp.

 ClickonFlow,Level,pH,Environmental,andPressureSectionandpressonProducts

 SelecttheLVCN414folder

 Selecttheinstaller‐LVCN414InstallerverXpXX.zip

o Thiswilldownloadtheinstallerontoyourcomputer.

o Oncecompleted,runtheinstaller.

LVCN414‐SWSoftwareSystemRequirements

Windows®2000,XP,Vista,7,8

32or64‐bitsystem

1USB®2.0port

10mBharddrivespace

256mBRAM

Internetconnection

USB®FobInterface

The ultrasonic sensor communicate

s with LVCN414‐SW software through a USB® interface called a Fob.

Beforepluggingyour Fobintoyour  computer’sUSB®port, be surethatyou have installed the LVCN414

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softwareonyourcomputer.

Connectthered,green,whiteandblackwiresfromsensorintothecorrectterminalsontheFob.Tightenthe

screwsontheterminalsandplugyourFobintotheUSB®portofyourcomputer.

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Wiringidenticalforallseries–UseonlytheRed,Black,GreenandWhitewires.

 Themaximumcabledistancebetweenthecomputerandultrasonicsensoris15’.Thisonlyapplieswhen

configuringthesensor.

 Oncetheultrasonicsensorisconfiguredandpriortoinstallation,isolate thewhiteandgreenwiresfrom

activepowertopreventashortoftheconfigurationcircuit.

 Note:When

usingtheFob,donotaddVDCpower.TheFob,whenconnectedtothecomputer,willprovide

therequiredpowertotheultrasonicsensor.

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LVCN414‐SWSOFTWARE StepSix

With the ultrasonicsensor connectedto your computer,open the LVCN414‐SWsoftware byclickingon the

software’sicon.Followsteps1‐3toconfigurethetransmitter.Click“Help”inthelowerrighthandcornerand

openthehelpmenuforadditionalinstructions.Ifyouneedadditionalassistanceusingthesoftware,please

contactanOMEGAENGINEERINGApplicationsengineer.

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TabsforConfiguration,

UpdatesandDemomode

ModelSelector

(SampleProgramOnly)

ConfigurationSelector

SensorDetails

LevelConfiguration

ActionButtons

TankSelector

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AboveScreenCaptureisfortheLVCN414Series.

ConfiguringLVCN414,LVCN210&LVCN318SerieswithLVCN‐414‐SWSoftware

1. OutputConfiguration

a. Configurestherela

ysintermsofpump/valveoperationsaswellashighorlowalarms.

b. Setsfail‐safefortherelaysandthesensor’soutput(current,voltageorfrequency).

2. TankShapeSelection

a. Definestheshapeofthetankaswellasthedimensionalinformationforthetankwithrespect

tothesensor’slocationonthetank.

3. LevelConfiguration

a. Entersthedist

ancevaluesfortheoperationalrangeofthesensor.

4. WritetoUnit

a. Uploadstheconfigurationintothesensor.

b. Providesacustomwiringdiagram.

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SOFTWARE‐OUTPUTCONFIG.–LVCN414,LVCN210,LVCN318andLVCN414‐RSeriesonly StepSix

1.OutputConfiguration

Thissectioniswhereyouselecttheapplication’sconfigurationsettings.Startfromthetopandworktothe

bottom,choosingtheselectionsthatareapplicabletoyourconfiguration.“NotApplicable”willautomatically

showwhenaselectiondoesn’tapplytoyourconfigurationsettings,andyoumaymoveon.Allconfiguration

settingsmustbeselectedorhave“NotApplicable”beforeyoucancontinuetothenextstep.Note:Pressing

theClearScreenbuttonwillresettheconfigurationtableandallowaccesstoallofthefeatures.

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NumberofPumps

Thisfeatureallowsyoutoselectthenumberofpumpsorvalvesused.

This is the setting that activates the control capabilities of up to two

relays.ControlrelaysareoftenreferredtoasLatchingrelays.

o Switch/Alarms Only – The relayswill be standard single point

relays(Highand/orLowalarms).Relaysarenon‐latching.

o 1‐ Pump/Valve – One relay will be configured as a control or

latchingrelay(relay will have a start level and a separate stop

level).Use this setting to control one pump or valve for

automaticfillingoremptyingofatank.

o 2‐Pumps/Valves – Two relays are configured as control or

latchingrelays.Eachrelaywillhavea unique start leveland a

common stop level.Use thissetting to control two pumpsor

valvesforautomaticfillingoremptyingofatank.

o 4‐20mATransmitterOnly–Thissettingwilldisengageallofthe

relays.Use this function if you are not using any relays and

usingonlythe4‐20mAcurrentoutput.

Note:Rightclickonanymenuthatyoumayhavequestionsontoopenthehelpmenu.

Note:Toreset,presstheClearScreenbutton.

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SOFTWARE‐OUTPUTCONFIG.–LVCN414,LVCN210,LVCN318andLVCN414‐RSeriesonly StepSix

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Pump/ValveAction

Thisfeatureallowsyoutoselectifthepumpsorvalveswillbeusedto

automatically fill or empty the tank.For 2‐Pump/Valve mode, both

devices must be the same (automatic fill or empty).You cannot set

onerelayforfillandtheotherforempty.

o EmptiesTank – Willsetrelay(s)toautomaticallyemptyatank.

StartlevelwillbeabovetheStoplevelforeachrelay.

o Fills Tank – Will set relay(s) to automatically fill a tank.Start

levelwillbebelowtheStoplevelforeachrelay.

o Not Applicable – Appears when this function is not available

(such as when Switch/Alarms Only or 4‐20mA Transmitters

Onlyareselected).

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  

 EmptiesTank FillsTank

 (AutoEmpty) (AutoFill)

Note:Rightclickonanymenuthatyoumayhavequestionsontoopenthehelpmenu.

Note:Toreset,presstheClearScreenbutton.

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SOFTWARE‐OUTPUTCONFIG.–LVCN414,LVCN210,LVCN318andLVCN414‐RSeriesonly StepSix

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Pump/ValveMode

This feature allows you to select the mode for a control or latching

relay.Pump/ValvemodeisnotactiveforSwitch/AlarmsOnlyor4‐20

mATransmitterOnly.

o Simplex–Allowsfortherelaytobeusedasanautomatic fillor

empty.This is the default and only configuration when 1‐

Pump/Valveisselected.

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SimplexusedtoEmptyTank(example)

o Lead/Lag–Allowsforth

etworelaystohaveuniquestartlevels

and a common stop level.The first relay will be identified as

the lead relay and thesecond relay asthe lag.Each time the

lead level is reached, the first relay will always start.Th

e lag

relaywillonlystartwhenthelaglevelisreached.Allrelayswill

stopatthecommonofflevel.

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Lead/LagusedtoEmptyTank(example)

o Duplex‐Allowsforthetworelaystohavetwodifferentstartlevels,acommonstoplevelandwill

alternatetherelayswhenthefirststart levelis reached.The tworelayswillalternateeach time

theleadlevelisreachedandtheremainingrelaywillstartwhenthelaglevelisreached.Allrelays

willstopatthecommonofflevel.

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DuplexusedtoEmptyTank(example)

o NotApplicab

le–Appearswhenthisfunctionisnotavailable(suchaswhenSwitch/AlarmsOnlyor

4‐20mATransmittersOnlyareselected).

Note:Rightclickonanymenuthatyoumayhavequestionsontoopenthehelpmenu.

Note:Toreset,presstheClearScreenbutton.

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SOFTWARE‐OUTPUTCONFIG.–LVCN414,LVCN210,LVCN318andLVCN414‐RSeriesonly StepSix

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RelayFail‐Safe

This feature allows you to select the fail‐safe state for the relays.

Whenthesensorregainssignal,theoutputcurrentwillrevertbackto

thecurrentlevelcondition.

o Relays Off ‐ The relays will revert to the OFF state.Appears

whenSwitch/AlarmsOnlyisselected.

o Relays On ‐ The relays will revert to the  ON state.Appears

whenSwitch/AlarmsOnlyisselected.

o Hold State‐The relay(s) will remain in the same state as the

lastechodetected.Whenthesensorregainssignal,therelays

willreverttothelevelwhenthesignalwasregain.

o Pump/Valves Off ‐ The relays will revert to the OFF state.

Appearswhen1‐Pump/Valveor2‐Pumps/Valvesareselected.

o Pump/Valves On ‐ The relays will revert to the ON state.

Appearswhen1‐Pump/Valveor2‐Pumps/Valvesareselected.

o Not Applicable – Appears when this function is not available

(suchaswhenTransmittersOnlyareselected).

Note:Rightclickonanymenuthatyoumayhavequestionsontoopenthehelpmenu.

Note:Toreset,presstheClearScreenbutton.

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SOFTWARE‐OUTPUTCONFIG.–LVCN414,LVCN210,LVCN318andLVCN414‐RSeriesonly StepSix

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Switch/AlarmConfiguration

This feature allows you to select the operation for the switches /

alarms(usedasahighorlowalarm).Thissettingadjuststhenumber

ofavailablerelaysbasedupontheprevioussettings.

o NoAlarm–Turnsoffalloftheremainingrelays.

o High Alarm Options – Set from1 to 4 HighAlarms (1‐High, 2‐

High,3‐High,4‐High).

o Low Alarm Options – Set from 1 to 4 Low Alarms (1‐Low, 2‐

Low,3‐Low,4‐Low).

o Combination Alarms – Set a combination of High and Low

Alarms (1‐Low 1‐High, 1‐Low 2‐High, 2‐Low 1‐High, 2‐Low 2‐

High,1‐Low3‐High,3‐Low1‐High).

o Not Applicable – Appears when this function is not available

(suchaswhenTransmittersOnlyisselected).

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 HighAlarmOptions LowAlarmsOptions CombinationAlarms

 (4High) (4Low) (2Highand2Low)

Note:Rightclickonanymenuthatyoumayhavequestionsontoopenthehelpmenu.

Note:Toreset,presstheClearScreenbutton.

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SOFTWARE‐OUTPUTCONFIG.–LVCN414,LVCN210,LVCN318andLVCN414‐RSeriesonly StepSix

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SwitchHysteresis/Deadband

This feature allows you to select a hysteresis or dead band for the

remaininghighand/orlowalarms.

o OptionsforHysteresis/Deadband–NoHysteresis,¼”,½”,1”,

2”,½cm,1cm,2cm,5cmorNotApplicable.

o High Alarms – Relay activates above set point.Relay will

deactivatewhenlevelgoesbelowthesetpointplusthevalueof

thehysteresis.

o Low Alarms – Relay activates below set point.Relay will

deactivatewhenlevelgoesabovethesetpointplusthevalueof

thehysteresis.

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 HighAlarmw/Hysteresis

 LowAlarmw/Hysteresis

Note:Rightclickonanymenuthatyoumayhavequestionsontoopenthehelpmenu.

Note:Toreset,presstheClearScreenbutton.

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SOFTWARE‐OUTPUTCONFIG.–LVCN414,LVCN210,LVCN318andLVCN414‐RSeriesonly StepSix

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LoopFail‐Safe‐(NotAvailablewithLVCN414‐Rseries)

This feature allows you to select the fail‐safe current output if the

sensor fails todetect a returnsignal. Whenthe sensorregains signal,

theoutputcurrentwillrevertbacktothecurrentlevelcondition.

o Hold Last Value‐The outputwill remainin the samestate as

thelastechodetected.Example:Iftheoutputwas6.7mAjust

prior to the lost signal, the device will continue to output 6.7

mA.Sensorwillindicatethelevelwhensignalwasregain.

o Empty‐ The output will revert to the current value for an

emptycondition. When4mAatBottomisselected,thesensor

willoutput4mAwhenafail‐safeconditionoccurs.If20mAat

Bottom is selected, the sensor will output 20 mA when a fail‐

safeconditionoccurs.

o Full ‐ The output will revert to the current value for a full

condition.When 4 mA at Bottom is selected, the sensor will 

output 20 mA when a fail‐safe condition occurs.If 20 mA at

Bottomisselected,thesensorwilloutput4mAwhenafail‐safe

conditionoccurs.

o Overfill(21mA)‐Theoutputcurrentwillgoto21mAwhenthe

returnsignalislost.

o Overfill(22mA)‐Theoutputcurrentwillgoto22mAwhenthe

returnsignalislost.

OutputatEmpty‐(NotAvailablewithLVCN414‐Rseries)

This featureallows you to select the orientation of the 4 to20mA output (4 to 20mA or 20 to 4mA).

Choosewhichoutputsettingbestfitstheapplication.Typicalinstallationsaresetwith4mAatBottom.

Thiswillnotaffectthe performance of the sensor other than the output.The factory defaultis4mAat

bottom and 20mA at top. When connecting your sensor to a display, yo

u must account for your output

settings.

o 4mAat Bottom‐Theoutputcurrentwillbe4mAwhenthesensormeasuresanemptytankand

20mAwhenthesensormeasuresafulltank.

o 20mAatBottom‐Theoutputcurrentwillbe20mAwhenthesensormeasuresanempty tankand

4mAwhenthesensormeasuresafulltank.

Note:Right

clickonanymenuthatyoumayhavequestionsontoopenthehelpmenu.

Note:Toreset,presstheClearScreenbutton.

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SOFTWARE‐OUTPUTCONFIGURATION–LVCN414‐ISeriesonly StepSix

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LoopFail‐Safe

This feature allows you to select the fail‐safe current output if the

sensor fails todetect a returnsignal. Whenthe sensorregains signal,

theoutputcurrentwillrevertbacktothecurrentlevelcondition.

o Hold Last Value‐The outputwill remainin the samestate as

thelastechodetected.Exampl

e:Iftheoutputwas6.7mAjust

prior to the lost signal, the device will continue to output 6.7

mA.Sensorwillindicatethelevelwhensignalwasregain.

o Empty‐ The output will revert to the current value for an

emptycondition. When4mAatBottomisselected,thesensor

willoutput4mAwhenafail‐safeconditionoccurs.If20mAat

Bottom is selected, the sensor will output 20 mA when a fail‐

safeconditionoccurs.

o Full ‐ The output will revert to the current value for a full

condition.When 4 mA at Bottom is selected, the sensor will 

output 20

 mA when a fail‐safe condition occurs.If 20 mA at 

Bottomisselected,thesensorwilloutput4mAwhenafail‐safe

conditionoccurs.

o Overfill(21mA)‐Theoutputcurrentwillgoto21mAwhenthe

returnsignalislost.

o Overfill(22mA)‐Theoutputcurrentwillgoto22mAwhenthe

returnsignalislost.

OutputatEmpty

This featureallows you to select the orientation of the 4 to20mA output (4 to 20mA or 20 to 4mA).

Choosewhichoutputsettingbestfitstheapplication.Typicalinstallationsaresetwith4mAatBottom.

Thiswillnotaffectthe performance of the sensor other than the output.The factory defaultis4mAat

bottom and 20mA at top. When connecting your sensor to a display, you must account for your output

settings.

o 4mAat Bottom‐Theoutputcurrentwillbe4mAwhenthesensormeasuresanemptytankand

20mAwhenthesensormeasuresafulltank.

o 20mAatBottom‐Theoutputcurrentwillbe20mAwhenthesensormeasuresanempty tankand

4mAwhenthesensormeasuresafulltank.

Note:Right

clickonanymenuthatyoumayhavequestionsontoopenthehelpmenu.

Note:Toreset,presstheClearScreenbutton.

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SOFTWARE‐OUTPUTCONFIGURATION–LVCN414‐ISeriesonly StepSix

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StartupCondition

Thisfeatureallowsyoutoselectthestartupcurrentwhenpowerisfirst

appliedtothesensor.TheLVCN414‐Iwillconsumetheselectedpower

whileitisacquiringtheleveloftheliquid.Whenthecorrectlevelhas

beenidentified,theoutputwilladjusttothecorrectoutput.Usethis

feature to avoid false alarms with the controller when power is first

applied.

o Empty‐Thecurr

entoutputwillreverttothecurrentvaluefor

an empty condition.When 4 mA at Bottom is selected, the

sensorwilloutput4mAwhilethesensorpowersup.If20mA

at Bottom is selected,the sensor willoutput 20mA whilethe

sensorpowe

rsup.

o Mid Tank (12 mA) – The output will hold at 12 mA until the

correctlevelisread.

o Full ‐ The output will revert to the current value for a full

condition.When 4 mA at Bottom is selected, the sensor will 

output20mAwhilethesensorpowersup.If20mAatBottom

isselected,thesensorwilloutput4mAwhilethesensorpowers

up.

o Overfill(22mA)‐Theoutputcurrentwillgoto22mAwhilethe

sensorpowersup.

Note:Rightclickonanymenuthatyoumayhavequestionsontoopenthehelpmenu.

Note:Toreset,presstheClearScreenbutton.

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SOFTWARE‐OUTPUTCONFIGURATION–LVCN414‐VSeriesonly StepSix

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SelectOutput

ThisfeaturesetstheoutputfortheLVCN414‐Vseries.Theoutputcan

eitherbeavoltageoutputorafrequencyoutput.

o Voltage – Selectthis option for a voltage output.You will be

abletoselectvoltagescaleof0‐2.5V,0‐3.3V,0‐5Vor0‐10V.

o Frequency – Select this option for a frequency/pulse output.

Theoutputwillbefixedfrom976to2000Hz.

MaximumOutput

This sets the maximum output for the LVCN414‐V series.If Voltage

was selected above, then the maximum value will be in Volts.If

Frequencyisselected,thenthemaximumvaluewillbeinHertz.

o Voltage–Choosefrom:2.5Volts,3.3Volts,5Voltsor10Volts.

o Frequency–Thisvalueisfixedat2000Hz.

MinimumOutput

ThissetstheminimumoutputfortheLVCN414‐Vseries.IfVoltagewas

selectedabove,thentheminimumvalue willbeinVolts.IfFrequency

isselected,thentheminimumvaluewillbeinHertz.

o Voltage–Choosefrom:0.25Volts,0.5Volts,0.833Volts,1Volt

or2Volts.

o Frequency–Thisvalueisfixedat976Hz.

Note:Rightclickonanymenuthatyoumayhavequestionsontoopenthehelpmenu.

Note:Toreset,presstheClearScreenbutton.

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SOFTWARE‐OUTPUTCONFIGURATION–LVCN414‐VSeriesonly StepSix

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OutputatEmpty

This feature allows you to select the orientation of the voltage or

frequencyoutput(ex.Empty=1voltandfull=10voltsvs.empty=10

volts and full = 1 volt).Choose which output setting best fits the

application.Typical installations areset with Minimum Output.This

will not affect the performance of the sensor other than the output.

When connecting your sensor to a display, you must account for your

outputsettings.

Minimum Output ‐ The output current will be the smallest

value.If reading in Voltage, this will be the minimum output

voltage.IfreadinginFrequency,thiswillbe976Hz.

o Maximum Output ‐ The output current will be the largest

value.Ifreadingin Voltage, this willbe the max

imum output

voltage.IfreadinginFrequency,thiswillbe2000Hz.

Fail‐SafeOutput

Thisfeatureallowsyoutoselectthefail‐safeoutputifthesensorfails

to detecta return signal. When the  sensor regains signal, the output

currentwillrevertbacktothecurrentlevelcondition.

o Hold Last Value‐The outputwill remainin the samestate as

thelastechodetected.Example:Iftheoutputwas6.7voltsjust

prior to the lost signal, the device will continue to output 6.7

volts.Sensorwillindicatethelevelwhensignalwasregain.

o Empty‐The output will revert to the current value for an empty condition.When Minimum

Output isselected,thesensor will output the lowestvoltageorfrequencyvaluewhena fail‐safe

condition occurs.If Maximum Output is selected, the  sensor will output the highest voltage or

frequencyvaluewhenafail‐safeconditionoccurs.

o Full ‐ Theoutput will revert tothe currentvalue for afull condition.When Minimum Output is

selected,thesensorwilloutputthehighest

voltageorfrequencyvaluewhenafail‐safecondition

occurs.If Maximum Output is selected, the sensor will output the lowest voltage or frequency

valuewhenafail‐safeconditionoccurs.

Note:Rightclickonanymenuthatyoumayhavequestionsontoopenthehelpmenu.

Note:Toreset,presstheClear

Screenbutton.

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