Use this versatile instrument to continuously measure, display, transmit and control control liquid level in storage tanks or pumping stations, or to monitor and totalize Open Channel Flow through any flume or weir. Mount the non-contacting ultrasonic sensor above the liquid being measured and install the watertight Electronics enclosure nearby. Features a user-friendly keypad calibration system, two digital displays, an isolated 4-20mA output and 3 programmable control relays.
Calibration is easy with the built-in 3 button keypad. The SLT32 offers simple menu selection of measurement units (gallons, liters etc.), calculates volume in horizontal round tanks, or flow rate (and total) through any flume or weir.
For hazardous locations, the ultrasonic sensor is rated Intrinsically Safe with an optional safety barrier. The standard PVC Sensor (optional Teflon) is rated for measurement ranges up to 32 ft/10 m, or use the optional PVC Sensor rated for 50 ft/15.6 m measurement range. Options include 3 additional control relays (6 total) and a built-in 50,000 point Data Logger.
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New!
Store and Retrieve Flow or Level data with this built-in Data Logger
Displays Logs in Graph and Table format with your choice of engineering units
Exports data to Spreadsheet or Database programs
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Greyline Data Logger Features:
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50,000 date and time-stamped data point capacity
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Multi session capability - stores up to 10 separate logging "sessions"
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Includes "Greyline Logger" software for Windows™
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Isolated RS232 serial output with selectable baud rates from 1200 to 19,200
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Retrieve Data Logs by modem or by direct PC connection
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Log Flow or Level values from 1 second to 30 minute intervals
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Log reports including Minimum, Maximum, Average and Total in your choice of 1-24 hour intervals
Each Greyline Instrument with built-in Data Logger includes an isolated RS232 serial output, terminal connections, cable and adapters. Connect directly to the serial port on your PC or Laptop, or by dial-up connection through modems and phone lines.
Run the Greyline Logger software program to retrieve and display data logs on your computer. Display multiple files or "sessions" in both graph and table formats. Log files can be exported in graphic file formats or as delimited text files for use in spreadsheet or database programs.
Greyline Logger software runs on any PC with Windows 95, 98 or NT.
How It Works....
| Ultrasonic Level
Greyline ultrasonic sensors are mounted at the top of a tank or in a position above the liquid being measured. The sensor continuously transmits pulses of high frequency sound (typically 42 kHz) which travel away from the sensor, hit the surface of the liquid and return to the sensor.
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| The instrument electronics measure the time it takes from transmitted sound to return of the echo. With reference to the speed of sound in air, the exact distance of the liquid surface from the sensor can be calculated with high accuracy (±0.25% of maximum range).
Since the speed of sound is affected by air temperature, Greyline ultrasonic level sensors include a built-in temperature sensor. Level/distance measurements are automatically temperature compensated throughout the operating temperature range of the sensor.
The sensor should be positioned so that it has an clear "view" of the liquid surface and away from ladders, pipes or other obstructions. Greyline recommends 1 ft. from the sidewall for every 10 ft. depth (300 mm for every 3 m depth). False echoes from agitators (sweeping under the sensor), turbulence and waves can be filtered and disregarded by the instrument.
Greyline models range from simple 4-20mA level indicating transmitters, to sophisticated monitoring, controlling and logging models.
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Standard features include:
- sensor - PZ32T, PVC and teflon, 32 ft / 10 m range
- sensor cable - 25 ft / 7.6m coaxial
- enclosure - watertight, dust tight NEMA4X (IP66) polycarbonate
- programming - built-in 3 button keypad, Password protected
- calibration - Level, Range or Open Channel Flow
- displays - Level/Flow values - large 4-digit LCD Menu/Status/Totalizer - 16-digit alphanumeric
- 3 relays - 5 ampere SPDT, programmable alarm and/or pump control modes, lead/lag pump alternation, failsafe/echo-loss, flow alarm, flow proportional pulse
- temperature compensation - automatic
- output - isolated 4-20mA (1000 ohm)
- power input - 100-130VAC 50/60Hz, 7 watts maximum
- electrical surge protection - sensor, AC power and 4-20mA output
- 1 PC software utilities disk
- 1 Manual - Installation and Operation
LEVEL + FLOW MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS
SCOPE: This specification covers a non-contacting ultrasonic Level/Flow Monitor as manufactured by Greyline Instruments, Massena New York / Long Sault, Ontario. This instrument shall provide for indicating, transmitting and control of the material level in a vessel or proximity of a target to the instrument sensor, and indicating, transmitting, and totalizing of the flow rate through a flume, weir, or other primary measuring device.
A. GENERAL
- Level/Flow Monitor to consist of an non-contacting ultrasonic sensor, connecting cable, and a remote enclosure with indicating, transmitting and controlling electronics.
- Measurement accuracy shall be ±0.25% of Range or 2 mm (0.08"), whichever is greater, and shall be automatically temperature compensated.
- Sensor cable length shall be as required by installation, not to exceed 500' (152 m).
- System shall have no moving parts and shall not contact the material being measured.
- Shall include PC software program disk to determine open channel flow calibration values for non-standard flumes and weirs.
B. SENSING ELEMENT
- Sensor shall be constructed of PVC and Teflon.
- The sensor shall have a minimum deadband or blanking of 12" (305 mm) and a maximum range of 32 ft. (10 m), and have an operating frequency of 42 kHz with an ultrasonic beam angle of 8 Degrees.
- Sensor shall withstand accidental submersion to 20 psi.
- Sensor operating temperature shall be from -40°F to 150°F (-40°C to 65°C).
- Sensor shall include integral temperature sensor. Temperature sensors requiring separate mounting and wire runs shall not be accepted.
C. SENSOR CONNECTING CABLE
- Provide RG62AU coaxial cable 25' (7.6m) continuous length, with waterproof, potted bond to the Sensor head.
- Extended sensor cable shall be RG62AU coaxial to a maximum of 500' (152m). Cable shall be spliced with screw terminal connections in manufacturer's recommended steel NEMA4 Junction Box.
- Level and temperature signals shall be conducted on one single coaxial cable. Separate or multiple-conductor cables shall not be accepted.
- Sensor cable shall be installed in grounded metal conduit.
D. TRANSMITTER
- The transmitter shall provide for field-calibration via built-in 3-key calibration system with menu selection of parameters. Systems requiring calibration by Parameter codes, BCD switches or external calibrators shall not be accepted.
- Calibration data shall be permanently stored through power interruptions without requirement of a back-up battery.
- Field calibration shall allow selection and automatic conversion of measurement units, measurement span and control relays.
- The transmitter shall provide for field calibration in user-selected Range, Level or Open Channel Flow modes. Flow mode shall allow calibration to common primary metering devices, plus allow entry of calibration formula for non-standard flumes, weirs or open channels.
- Transmitter shall permit field programmable damping to smooth output in turbulent level conditions, and programmable rejection time to disregard false signals from agitators, waves and spurious echoes.
- Transmitter operating temperature shall be from -5° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C).
- Transmitter shall have an isolated 4-20mA output into a 1000 ohm maximum load. Output shall allow field programmable offsets of 4mA and 20mA.
- Provide 3 control relay contacts rated 5 ampere SPDT. Relays shall be programmable for single set point alarms, dual set point pump control, pump alternation, temperature alarm, flow totalizer pulse and/or echo loss alarm.
- Provide a 4-digit LCD display scaled in user-selected engineering units.
- Provide a 16-digit alphanumeric display indicating units of measurement, calibrated full scale, flow totalizer, echo-loss condition and error messages.
- Transmitter shall be housed in a wall-mount, watertight NEMA4X enclosure with hinged, clear cover. Mounting hardware shall be included.
- Transmitter Displays indicating level and units of calibration, shall be visible without opening cover.
- Transmitter electronics shall be surge protected on AC power input, sensor and 4-20 mA output.
- Transmitter power input shall be 115VAC 50/60Hz with power consumption of 7 watts or less.
E. OPTIONAL FEATURES FOR INSERTION AS REQUIRED
- Have 3 additional (6 total) control relays, rated 5 amp SPDT and programmable for single set point alarms, dual set point pump control, pump alternation, temperature alarm, flow totalizer pulse and/or echo loss alarm.
- Sensor, connecting cable and junction boxes shall be rated intrinsically safe to Class I,II,III, Div. I,II, Groups C,D,E,F,G.
- Have a thermostat controlled enclosure heater for Transmitter operation at temperatures below freezing.
- Have an all-Teflon sensor Model PZ32TE rated intrinsically safe when connected through an approved safety barrier, and rated for operation from -40°F to 170°F (-40°C to 76°C).
- Have a PVC and Teflon sensor Model PZ52T rated for measurement range on liquids up to 50 ft.
(15.6 m).
- Have a PVC sensor Model PZ80 rated for measurement range on liquids up to 80 ft. (25 m).
- Have manufacturer's recommended enclosure sunscreen to permit Transmitter mounting in direct sunlight.
- Have manufacturer's recommended Sensor sunscreen to permit temperature-compensated Sensor mounting in direct sunlight.
- Have manufacturer's recommended Panel Mount Flange assembly for enclosure installation.
- Have a built-in 50,000 point data logger with Windows™ software for data retrieval, graphing and export. Data Logger shall include RS232 output and serial cable for direct PC connection, or dial-up connection through modems.
- Transmitter power input shall be 200-260VAC 50/60Hz with maximum power consumption of 7 watts or less.
- Transmitter power input shall be 24VDC with maximum power consumption of 6 watts or less.
- Transmitter power input shall be 12VDC (battery power) with maximum power consumption of 6 watts or less.
F. MANUFACTURER
Level/Flow Monitor shall be Model SLT32 as manufactured by Greyline Instruments Inc. and shall be warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year.
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