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 5-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 password protected and permanently stored through power interruptions for a minimum of 12 months.
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 with turbulent level.
Transmitter operating temperature shall be from -5° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C). Transmitter shall contain a thermostat-controlled enclosure heater for condensation protection below 30°F (-1°C).
Transmitter shall have an isolated 4-20mA output rated for 1000 ohm maximum load with menu-selectable 0-5VDC alternative.
Provide two relay contacts rated 5 amp SPDT 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 white, backlit matrix LCD display indicating flow rate, level, velocity, totalizer and relay states in user-selected engineering units.
Transmitter display indicating level or flow rate, units of calibration, totalizer and relay states shall be visible without opening cover.
Transmitter shall be housed in a wall-mount, watertight NEMA4X (IP66) enclosure with hinged, clear cover. Mounting hardware shall be included.
Transmitter electronics shall be surge protected on AC power input, sensor and 4-20mA outputs.
Transmitter power input shall be 100-240VAC 50-60Hz with power consumption of 3.5 Watts or less.
The transmitter shall permit plug-in field installation and auto-detection of optional accessories including data logger and additional control relays.