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SONAR INTERFACE LEVEL
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Index
Applications
Sonar Diagrams
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The pulse signal is reflected off the interface, back to the sonar transducer. The sonar transducer
interprets the signal, compensates for temperate and provides a distance reading and output,
proportional to the distance between the sonar transducer and interface level. The display can read
from the sonar transducer down to the interface, or from the bottom of the tank to the top of the
interface.
To detect the actual interface, we must use a high frequency (short wavelength) sonar transducer to
detect the small impedance difference between the water and floc interfaces. This frequency range
could typically be between 300kHz and 700kHz. Floculant is added to encourage settling of solids
particles
Note: A lower frequency sonar transducer may not see the floc interface at all and measure the tank
bottom only.
Bed Level
The bed level density is generally high in comparison to other interfaces in the thickener tank.
To measure the "bed" only and not be affected by the lighter floc level or particles in suspension, we
must use a lower frequency sonar transducer to "diffract" around the particles and "See through" the
lighter densities in suspension. These sonar frequencies can range from 70kHz down depending on the
size and density
To measure the "floc layer" interface that sits above the bed level which is lighter in density, we
use a higher frequency sonar transducer than for the bed level. These sonar frequencies range from
150kHz to 30 kHz.
By selecting the appropriate sonar frequency, we optimize the amplitude of the return signal from
the chosen interface to minimize commissioning time.
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(1) By controlling the underflow pump rate, the density of the bed can be optimised for
downstream process requirements.
(2) The sonar transmitter can measure to the bottom of the tank and is not affected by
the scraper passing underneath. Other interface technologies eg. displacement float,
electrical mechanical dipping infra-red can only measure above the scraper.
(3) When the sonar transmitter is used in conjunction with an underflow density gauge
there can be a determination if the tank is being over flocced, which can result in a lower
bed density.
(a) The underflow density gauge reads a lower density. The sonar interface
monitors a bed level that is at an "acceptable level".
Possible cause: over floccing the tank.
(b) The underflow density gauge reads a lower density, the scraper torque
amperes are high, the sonar interface monitors a bed level that is low, reduce the underflow
pump rate and build the bed higher.
Cause: overpumping rate on the underflow pump.
(4) When the sonar interface transmitter is used it can provide feedback to the "Floc
dosing control loop" when there is an increase in suspended solids between the sonar
sensor and bed level.
This could be attributed to,
(a) Stratified layers at varying densities appearing at different levels.
(b) Pinfloccing in suspension or other particles in suspension not settling.
Both problems require further consideration to floc dosing control, where (a) could be
improved perhaps with an increase floc dose rate, (b) pinfloc in suspension could indicate
a problem with the bed and other suspended solids in suspension at a high level could
require higher floc dosing.
(5) Using scraper torque amperes for controlling underflow pump rates can be a major
problem.
(a) Scraper amperes are affected by density changes and do not relate only to
bed level
(b) Mechanical wear and tear will affect scraper amperes
(c) Thickener infeed rate will affect scraper amperes.
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Application Notes
- Sludge level in sedimentation tanks
- Interface level in Secondary Clarifiers
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(1) Maintain a bed level in the tank by controlling the settled solids sludge pump.
(A) To optimise the density of the sludge being pumped to the thickener or to the
DAF tanks (dissolved air floatation tanks).
(B) To reduce wear of the sludge pump.
(C) To reduce running costs eg electricity, maintenance etc.
(D) Reduce the run time of filter presses.
(E) Provide alarm status on tanks on continous barsts.
The main applications for the sonar interface transmitter for these tanks are
(1) Maintain a bed level in the tank, by controlling the RAS pump (return activated
sludge.
(2) Provide alarms or monitor fluff/pinfloc levels rising in the tank. (Fluff/Pinfloc is
caused by an out of balance biological affect and results in an increase of suspended
solids in the clarifier)
(A) To optimise the density of the sludge being pumped back to the aeration tanks
(RAS) and to optimise the sludge being pumped to the thickener, "DAF" tanks (waste
activated sludge
(B) To reduce wear of the sludge pump.
(C) To reduce "loading" of the aeration and thickener "DAF" tank areas.
(D) To reduce electricity and running costs.
(E) To reduce manpower requirements by autmation.
(F) To provide alarms over a GSM/page system, especially at unmanned treatment
plants, if the clarifier becomes unsettled and high levels of solids flow into the clarifier
launder.
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The main application of the sonar interface transmitter for these tanks are
(A) To optimise the density of the bed level being pumped to the digester, by
controlling the underflow pump.
(C) To provide alarm status, with high levels of suspended solids above the bed
(D) Used with an underflow density gauge, can provide feedback for control of floc
to the thickener to reduce floc useage.
(E) To reduce electricity and running costs.
(F) To reduce manpower requirements.
(G) Improve the performance of digestors by optimising the density pumped to
the digestor.
(H) Provides alarm status on a continuous basis, especially on unmanned sites.
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Sonar transducer
with impact plate
cleaner mechanism
Counter
weight
Typical installation of a sonar
interface transmitter on a "clarifier",
"thickener", "primary sedimentation
tank", that has a surface scum
collector, showing sonar sensor and
impact plate
Sonar
Transducer
Impact plate
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Electric Actuator
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< Transducer
Sonar scum cleaning
mechanism mounting
possibilities. Sonar scum cleaning
See data sheet for mechanism full/extended.
dimensions Note: length of stroke is
Part No. adjustable.
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Interface Profile
Floc interface
Transmit pulse
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Thickener Installation
"Sonar Interface"
Approx. Mounting = 1/3 Radius
Automatic
scum
cleaning
actuator
Launder
Sonar
Transducer
Scraper
Bed Level
Inflow
from Primary Sedimentation Tank Underflow
W.A.S from secondary clarifier
(Waste activated sludge)
Launder
Outfeed
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The main application for the sonar interface transmitter for these tanks are:
(1) To monitor the settling blanket after the aeration phase, to automatically start the
decant phase.
(2) To provide alarm status if the tank bulks up and high levels of suspended solids
are present.
(A) By monitoring the settling blanket after the aeration phase, we can start the decant
earlier, thereby increasing the volume throughput by up to 20% for each tank. All tests have
shown that in the majority of installations, that 20 minutes after aeration has ceased, the
settling blanket has dropped by over 1 meter below the surface. This in general is enough
clearance to start decanting.
If the settling blanket is slower to settle because of a biological problems (change in the
effluence load makeup) then the sonar will start the decant when the blanket has settled
to the preprogrammed start level or activate an alarm.
(B) Increase efficiency of the tank throughput by reducing fixed time delay on the
"settling wait period", by controlling directly in the process.
(C) Provide alarm status if the tank bulks, or high levels of suspended solids are present
Especially advantageous on small unmanned sites or partially manned sites. Remote
monitoring of the process.
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Instrument: Hawk sonar Transmitter Complete with Float / scum cleaning actuator.
Problem
The client who has a number of IDEA (Intermittent Decant Extended Areation / Sequential
batch plants, wanted to increase the number of batches per week by controlling the start of
the effluent decant sequence. The client also wanted the system to monitor bulking or pinfloc
rising during the decant phase. The sequence for each batch was, Aeration for 2 hours,
settling for 1 hour, decant for 1 hour, Total batch time = 4 hours.
These plants are run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week however are only manned 8 hours a day
5 days a week
Solution
We installed our Hawk SAR-D-BS transmitter with a ST003-4AL2X-F35 sonar transducer,
complete with a 300mm float and auto scum cleaner. The float allows the sonar to ride on the
surface, during the decant when the liquid level drops.
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We found that after the aeration cycle (2 hrs) had finished, That within 20 minutes of settling
a 1 metre gap between the settling solids (blanket) and the launder / decant start position
had emerged. This was more than enough margin to start decanting. Within 30 minutes of
the start of settling the blanket was 1.5 metres below the launder / decant position.
Outcome
Over a seven day period, the sonar transmitter saved approximately 28 hours ( 7 additional
batches / week ). This approximated an increased throughput of 17% for the plant by
automating the decanting process. The client also had a system that would prevent
decanting if bulking / fluff pinfloc were detected rising near the launder
Sludge Blanket Depth - 3-4 Feb during aeration
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Cleaning mechanism
with electrical actuator
Cleaning actuator
extended during
'cleaning cycle'
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Thickeners
Application Notes
- Monitoring floc level in Sedimentation Tanks
- Bed level monitoring - Thickeners
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The main application of the Sonar interface transmitter for these tanks is to:
(1) Monitor the floc level accurately to improve efficiencies of the tank.
(2) Provide automatic control and alarms of the floc in thanks where
"settling tubes" have been installed in the top to increase throughput.
(A) Provide a control to the floc bed level in the tank, thereby optimising the quality
of the water flowing over the launders.
(B) Provide an alarm status where the floc floats to the surface.
(D) Especially advantageous for small unmanned sites, or partially manned sites.
(B) Thickener
The main application of the Sonar Interface Transmitter for the thickener
tank is to monitor the bed level, to optimise the bed density being pumped to
the filter presses by controlling the underflow pump rate.
(B) Reduce run time of the filter presses, lower running costs.
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Winnike treatment is located in the hills outside Melbourne. It supplies 440ML of water per
day to over 2 Million people. Although they have a large storage reservoir they often pull
water straight from the Yarra River. During these times it place a high load on the plant
and Floc blanket level monitoring becomes very critical. The nature of the product means
that they are interested in looking at the top of the light interface. Hawk measurement
determined the correct sensor frequency to best suit this light interface
Floc interface
Transmit
pulse
3.4m
Bottom of tank
This trend shows an excellent Floc interface. There is a small amount of material
in front of the interface. The bottom of the tank is also clearly visible
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Interface Profile
Floc interface
Transmit pulse
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Thickener Installation
"Sonar Interface"
Approx. Mounting = 1/3 Radius
Automatic
scum
cleaning
actuator
Launder
Sonar
Transducer
Scraper
Bed Level
Inflow
sludge from Underflow
primary sedimentation to filter press
tanks. dry sludge
plant Launder
Outfeed
return
water
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Thickener Tanks
PN Clarifier
CCD Thickeners
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The main applications for the sonar interface transmitter for all the above mentioned
"thickener" tanks are as follows.
(1) To control the underflow pumprate by monitoring the bed level in the Thickener.
(2) To provide feedback information to the floc dosing control loop, when used in conjunction
with a density underflow gauge regarding "over dosing" of floc.
(3) To provide feedback information to the floc dosing control loop when there is an increase
in suspended solids which could relate to "under dosing" of floc
(4) To provide a visual display to the control room on the interface profiles in the tank.
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Transducer face
3.5m
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Bed level of the Paste Thickener is required for control of floculant dosing. The customer is
using a bed level sensor, which utilises a float on a magnetic rod. A rake on a hydraulic lift
scrapes the settled bed towards the underflow pump inlet. The rakes have pickets welded
on the structure. The float is positioned above the pickets, and the bed layer never reaches
this height, unless the thickener goes out of control and slimes. Torque amps Bed mass and
Bed level are measured. The torque amps are measured as precautionary and acts as an alar
for too much bed to avoid mechanical damage of the rake. This measurement is fairly
coarse, and cannot be relied on for dosing purposes. The Bed Mass is used to determine
the Specific Gravity of the material. Bed level is critical for floc dosing control, and ensures
that underdosing does not occur to overflow the thickener with suspended solids.
Overdosing of floc is expensive and can reduce the bed density. The Thickener is
approximately 10m deep at the centre, 6m below the sonar sensor, and is positioned
approximately one third of the radius from the outside wall. Despite a reasonably high
rotational flow, scaling is fairly severe in both the launder, and the internal piping structures.
An anti-scaling dosing pump is utilised to minimise the scaling. However the use of the
scum cleaner on a timed operate cycle keeps the sonar transducer diaphragm free of scale
build-up. No operator cleaning required.
Comments :
The Sonar instrument worked perfectly on first power up with no changes to default settings.
Readings were compared to a portable Hawk analyze PIA gap sensor (2MHz), and
correlated to within 300mm on all occasions. The portable device detected a change in
density over a distance of around 300mm above the bed, from "clear” to “cloudy”
to “thick” Bed (0% to 80%).
Gap sensors are only used with Portable Density / Interface Analysers on Thickeners.
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1.4m
Bed Level
Sonar transducer Sonar frequency is optimized.
Transmit point Good amplitude signal
(launder Level) Distance: 1.4m from launder
The “Leach infeed thickener” screen save, shows a significant signal from the bed level
at 1.4m from the sonar sensor Using a manual dip, we were able to confirm this position.
The height of the bed was quite high , when compared with the operators guess, using
scraper torque amps and hydrostatic pressure.
The operator felt that the bed level was at least 2.5 m down from the launder.
The sonar provides a more accurate means of determining bed level, which would
provide a better overall control of the under flow pumps.The signal height was 2.75 volts
and no other lighter density interfaces were monitered.
Note: The amplitude of the signal increases proportionally to the density. The higher the
density the greater theamplitude of the signal.Optimizing the sonar frequency to the
density is critical.
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The “PN clarifier” tank screen save shows a density profile of lighter density interfaces. The
monitoring of these lighter interfaces is critical to the tanks performance. Suspended solids
flowing over the launder are very detrimental to the process.
Choosing the correct sonar frequency, that is optimized to the density of the interface is critical.
The “very light density” interface, has a signal amplitude of 800mV and could be
enhanced further by using a higher frequency sonar transducer. (Sonar frequency 300KHz)
The “light density interface” has a signal amplitude of 2.00 volt and shows high
optimization to the sonar sensor used.
Note: The amplitude of the signal increases proportionally to the density. The higher the
density the greater the amplitude of the signal.
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Bed Level
Sonar transducer “Light density” Sonar frequency is optimized.
Transmit point Note: Small amplitude Good amplitude signal because of
(launder Level) signal. Sonar frequency heavier density material.
needs to be higher for Distance: 4.28 from launder
optimization Distance
2.0m from Launder
The CCD Tank screen save, shows a density profile with the heavier density bed level at 4.28m from the sonar sensor (Launder
level) and a number of lighter density interfaces, appearing above the bed level.
Using a manually operated air lance, we confirmed that the first interface appeared approximately 2.00 metres down from the
sensor. From an operators point of view, it looked as though this was the bed level.
When comparing to the screen save, this interface at 2.00 metres was not the bed level. The bed was at 4.28 metres and the
amplitude was 3.5 times greater in size, than the lighter density interface.
Note: the amplitude of the signal increases proportionally to density. The higher the density the greater the amplitude or signal.
Optimizing the sonar frequency to the density is the most critical decision.
You will note that the amplitude of the lighter density interface is quite small. To monitor the lighter interface in the control strategy
as well as the blanket level we would have to utilize another frequency sonar transducer that is optimized for lighter density. Two
sonar transducers can be fitted to the scum cleaner.
This way we could monitor the bed level (lower Frequency) 30KHz and the lighter density interface (higher frequency) 150KHz
simultaneously.
Advantages:
(1) Bed level: Provide continuous control of the under flow pumps, to prevent over pumping of the “bed level”. This will allow
stability of the density being pumped by the underflow pumps.
(2) Lighter density interface: Provide alarm status when the lighter interface approaches the launder level. Provide profile data
to operators on settling rates in tanks.
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Sonar transducer
Transmit point Bed Level
(launder Level) Sonar frequency is optimized.
Good amplitude signal because of
heavier density material.No lighter
density interface present, good settling.
Distance: 3.57m from launder
The CCD Tank screen save, shows a density profile with the heavier density bed level at 3.57m from
the sonar sensor (Launder level) and a number of very lighter density interfaces, appearing above the
bed level.
The bed level amplitude was 3.0 volt and the lighter was approximately 100mv in amplitude.
The bed level signal was perfectly optimized with the correct sonar sensor.
To continuously monitor the lighter density interfaces, as well as the bed level, an aditional higher
frequency sonar transducer would have to be added.
Note: The amplitude of the signal increases proportionally to the density. The higher the density the
greater the amplitude of the signal.
Optimizing the sonar frequency to the density is the critical decision
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Installation Notes
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Thickener Installation
"Sonar Interface"
Approx. Mounting = 1/3 Radius
Automatic
scum
cleaning
actuator
Launder
Sonar
Transducer
Scraper
Bed Level
Inflow
Underflow
Typical mounting of
the "SAR" transmitter
with sun hood on walkway
Sonar transducer
with impact plate
cleaner mechanism
Counter
weight
Typical installation of a sonar
interface transmitter on a "clarifier",
"thickener", "primary sedimentation
tank", that has a surface scum
collector, showing sonar sensor and
impact plate
Sonar
Transducer
Impact plate
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Mounting: The sonar transducer is mounted approximately 1/3 radius from the
circumferance of the clarifier thickener etc. The pole is available in
various lengths and the Sonar sensor must be immersed in
liquid, for the entire Sonar sensor housing
>
Actuator extended
Sonar
Transducer
>
Electric Actuator
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Cleaning mechanism
with electrical actuator
Cleaning actuator
extended during
'cleaning cycle'
Pipe Guide
Polystyrene Float
Part Numbers
Sonar Sensor
max range 30m
ST003-4A2X-F350 Sonar Transducer
350mm polystyrene
float.
Sonar sensor
mounted in float.
Float moves up and Stainless Steel Base
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Impact Plate
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NON CONTACT LEVEL MEASUREMENT
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Bracket to support
Scum Brush Motor / Electrics > 5 Scum Brush motor
24 VDC
Supply from SAR-D Transmitter
316SS
3
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Mounting pole
5
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10 >
316 SS Protection tube
for rotating shaft > 2 1.0" BSP nipple 316SS
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4 Sonar Sensor
ST002
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Nylon Brush
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7
Sealed Bearing
Replaceable Brush
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Portable Interface determination of where the interface is. When the interface is
detected, an audible signal, as well as either a Bar Graph indicating
percentage or a 0 - 100% digital display, provides the operator
Analyzer with all the necessary information to accurately gauge the interface
depth.
PIA Series Because the analyzer uses sonar technology, it is not affected
by colour change, (eg. use of ferric chloride). A single sensor
Portable Sludge and Interface Level Analyzer works on all density levels, including applications with heavy
solids, such as the Daf area in a sewage treatment plant.
Range: 0 - 20,000 mg/1
Not affected by colour change TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
■ WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT: Primary and
Secondary Clarifier Interface or bed level. Daf Plant.
■ MINING: Clarifiers, thickeners, settlers, settling ponds.
■ FOOD: Carbon columns.
■ WATER: Clarifiers, potable and raw water plants.
KEY FEATURES
■ Single sonar transducer, handles all density ranges.
T RALI A ■ Rugged stainless (316SS) sonar transducer plus
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DIMENSIONS
PIA Remote Sonar Density Analyzer
P/N: (PIA-1-D)
130mm 60mm
243mm
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ON
OFF
90mm 42mm
1" BSP
Nipple
180mm
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SPECIFICATIONS
Range Transducer/Amplifier Separation
• 0 – 20,000mg/1 • 10m (33ft) supplied (longer cable on request)
Operating Voltage Display
• 4 x 1.5V batteries • 2 x 8 digit alphanumeric LCD with Diagnostics
Display
Memory
• % change
• Non-Volatile (No backup battery required)
• Bar graph
• >10 years data retention
Alarm
Enclosure Sealing
• Audible alarm
• Remote Analyzer IP67
Electronic Accuracy • Remote Transducer IP68
• + 0.25% of maximum range
Typical Weight
Operating Temperature
• Remote Analyzer 1kg (2.2lb)
• Remote electronics • Remote Transducer 2kg (4.4lb)
-20°C (-4°F) to 60°C (140°F)
• Remote transducer Transducer
-20°C (-4°F) to 100°C (212°F) • 316 Stainless Steel (Other Materials option)
PART NUMBERING
PIA-1 - D SSA-1 - 2 - 10
8/01 4
Portable Interface
Analyzer
Sonar - PIA Series
Interface level monitoring
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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS
PROPRIETARY NOTICE
The information contained in this publication is PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 2
derived in part from proprietary and patent data.
This information has been prepared for the express ST SELECTION GUIDELINES 2
purpose of assisting operating and maintenance
personnel in the efficient use of the instrument
described herein. SPECIFICATIONS 3
Publication of this information does not convey
any rights to use or reproduce it, or to use for any DIMENSIONS 5
purpose other than in connection with the
installation, operation and maintenance of the
equipment described herein. MOUNTING 7
Copyright 1995
Printed by Graphic Zone, Australia FACIA 8
All Rights Reserved.
WIRING 9
WARNING
This instrument contains electronic components
that are susceptible to damage by static electricity. PARAMETER and FLOW CHARTS 13
Proper handling* procedures must be observed
during the removal, installation, or handling or FLOW CHARTS 14
internal circuit boards or devices.
Comments:
This instrument is not unique in its content of ESD
(electrostatic discharge) sensitive components.
Most modern electronic designs contain
components that utilize metal oxide technology
(NMOS, CMOS, etc.) Experience has proven that
even small amounts of static electricity can damage
or destroy these devices. Damaged components,
even though they appear to function properly,
exhibit early failure. Edition: No. 1
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SONAR - PIA Series
PRINCIPALE OF OPERATION
The PIA Series Sonar sends a series of high zero point. Densities higher than this will
frequency pulses to thr reflecting plate and cause the display to increase its displayed
monitors the return sigal. Whn an interface valve. The gain valve and the sensitivity
with a higher density than the calibrated setting for the auto cal operation can be
density is reached, the calibration density is observed by pressing the up and down
reached, the return signal size changes. This button. The top line of the display will show
change in signal size is reflected in the display these settings.
changing according to the difference detected.
A manual adjustment for fine tuning or for
Differing densities may be zeroed out by small density changes can be best adjusted
calibration. Always chooseto calibrate in the within the manual adjustment under the trim
lowest density position within the liquid to heading.
be tested. The lowest density will be set as a
SPECIFICATIONS
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SONAR - PIA Series
DIMENSIONS
PIA Remote Sonar Density Analyzer
P/N: (PIA-1-D)
130mm 60mm
Sludge %
35.6%
243mm
ENT
ON
OFF
90mm 42mm
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SONAR - PIA Series
DIMENSIONS cont’d
PIA Remote Sonar Transducer
P/N: (SSA-1-2-10)
1" BSP
Nipple
180mm
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SONAR - PIA Series
DIMENSIONS cont’d
PIA Remote Sonar Case
SSA Sensor
Slu35
dg %
.6
e
%
EN
T
“P
ON OFF
OR
TA
BL
E IN
TR
FA
CE
AN
ALY
ZE
”R
Battery Charger
PIA Handheld Analyzer
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SONAR - PIA Series
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
Press RUN for 1 sec to start unit operating.
Press RUN for 1 sec to stop unit operating.
The sensor must be lowered into the liquid where the density (% Solids) is the lowest. The sensor
must be lowered to where the reflecting bracket is beneath the liquid surface by a minimum of
at least 20mm.
It would be best to lower the sensor until the black sealing cap is at the liquid level.
Once this is done follow the Normal Calibration procedure under SET UP heading (for large %
solids change in the liquid) or the Fine Calibration under TRIM heading which is better for liquids
where there is a smaller % solids change.
Normal Calibration
Sludge %
Sludge %
35.50% Gn 80% (operating gain diagnostic)
Sens 9 (sensitivity setting diagnostic)
☞ CAL
Disp Mode Sludge %
Sludge % Bar Graph
☞ CAL Yes
Calibrate
No Calibrate
No Wait
No
☞ CAL
Calibrate
Done
Damping
10 0-239 Allows damping of the display
☞ CAL
SW Point
30% Audible Alarm % Set Point
☞ CAL No
Alarm Set Allows audible alarm to actuate
No at SW Point % selected
Yes
☞ CAL No
Code Access Code Adjustment
No
Yes
☞ RUN * When the sensor is lowered this will increase Sludge % displayed value.
If no change is shown when the sensor is lowered you should go to Trim
* Sledge % heading and manually adjust the gain to read 0.5% at the point you know
0.0% to be the lowwest % solids, then press RUN and repeat the lowering
proceedure of the transducer into the liquid to be monitored.
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SONAR - PIA Series
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
Fine Calibration
Sludge %
Sludge %
35.50% Gn 80% (operating gain diagnostic)
Sens 9 (sensitivity setting diagnostic)
☞ CAL
Unlock:
0
☞ CAL
Set Up Set Up Set Up
Trim Trim
Trim
Trim
☞ CAL Yes
Sens 5
Adjust Sensitivity
1-9
Calibrate 35.50% 1 = low sensitivity
No 9 = high sensitivity
☞ CAL
No
☞ RUN
Gn:50%
Manual gain
adjustment for
Sludge 35.50% selected sensitivity
35.5% number. Adjust to
read 0 to 0.5% on
☞
CAL
display
☞RUN
Calibrate
No
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SONAR - PIA Series
Sludge %
35.5%
Unlock: 200
or ENT
0 0
(CAL)
Sludge %
ENT (CAL)
Set Up Trim
ENT (CAL)
230 Sense 3
Damping
0 0 Sense 10
or
ENT (CAL) Sense 1
Sense 3
SW Point 100.0% 35.5%
30% 0% ENT (CAL)
ENT (CAL)
Gain
Alarm Set YES
NO NO
Gn: 80%
ENT (CAL)
Gn:99%
YES 200 or
Code ENT
Code Gn:0%
NO O Gain 80%
NO (CAL) 0 35.5%
ENT (CAL) ENT (CAL)
ENT (CAL)
Note: Parameter values may vary from the above depending upon measurement and previous programming.
Press On/Off (RUN) button at any time to step back to normal running mode.
Calibrate function in Setup menu preforms Automatic Calibration.
Calibrate function in Trim menu allows Manual Calibration.
Transducer must be plugged in and immersed in liquid for calibration to be successful.
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SA SONAR - Manual
WARRANTY
Hawk control products will be replaced, put breach of warranty, and Hawk shall not be
in good operating condition, or the purchase liable to any person for consequential
price refunded, at the option of Hawk, free damages for injury or commercial loss
of charges except transportation, if defective resulting from any breach of any warranty.
in their manufacture, labeling, packaging, or Hawk makes no warranty of fitness for a
shipping, and if notice of said defect is particular purpose, and makes no other
received by Hawk within one year from the warranty, express or implied, including
date of shipment. The cost of such implied warranty arising from course of
replacement, repair or refund or purchase dealing or usage of trade.
price shall be the exclusive remedy for any
PART NUMBERING
PIA Remote Sonar Interface Compete System
PIA - 1 - D - 1 - 2 - 10
Charging Kit
D = 220 to 240Vac
E = 110 to 120Vac
HOUSING MATERIAL
0 = UPVC
2 = Stainless Steel
4 = Polypropylene
5 = PVDF Kynar
6 = Teflon
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Measurement Systems
Hawk Measurement Systems Pty. Ltd.
ACN 006 782 449
15-17 Maurice Court
Nunawading 3131 Victoria Australia
Telephone: 61 3 9873 4750
Facsimile: 61 3 9873 4538
INTERNET: http://www.hawklevel.com.au
E-mail Address: hawksales@hawk.com.au
INTERFACE LEVEL MONITORING
KEY FEATURES
GSM Modem for remote technical and
■ Widest range of Sonar Transducers to improve
diagnostic support. interface measurements, especially light and
very heavy densities.
US
T RALI A ■ Automatic cleaning mechanism removes build-
N
A
Approved DESIGNED
up on the Sonar sensor, especially where scaling
&
and suspended solids are present.
MA
ED
N
SAA. Class 1 Zone 1 pending ■ Surface skimmers in primary clarifiers can be
R
UF
A CTU
SAA. Class 1 Zone 0 pending accomadated with the addition of the skimmer
impact plate. 1
INTERFACE LEVEL MONITORING
WIRING DIAGRAM
SA Remote Transducer Wiring
Yellow
RED
N/C
Actuator
AC Power Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Power
NEUTRAL
ACTIVE
Push
GND
GND
GND
Com
1ND
1NC
2ND
2NC
3ND
3NC
Pull
1C
2C
3C
301 SLUDGE
F303 MASTER
Sensor ECHO
TX
500mA, T
F302
AC Fuse Actuator CAL
1A, T 10A, T
RELAY 1
RELAY 2
RELAY 3
RUN
BROWN
TEST-IN
YELLOW
GND
BLACK
BLUE
GREEN
GND
GND
WHITE
+ DC
RemCirt
RED
ICOM I- I+
B
A
4 . . .20mA TRANSDUCER
Yellow
RED
N/C
Actuator
AC Power Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Power
NEUTRAL
DC-IN RS485
ACTIVE
Push
GND
GND
GND
Com
1ND
1NC
2ND
2NC
3ND
3NC
Pull
1C
2C
3C
Test
301
F302
Sensor
500mA, T
TEST-IN
YELLOW
GND
BLACK
BLUE
GREEN
GND
GND
GND
WHITE
+ DC
RemCirt
RED
ICOM I- I+
B
A
Isolated Remote 4 . . .20mA TRANSDUCER
DIMENSIONS
1" BSP
Nipple
302mm (11.9")
175mm
(6.9")
A or B
3
INTERFACE LEVEL MONITORING
DIMENSIONS
400mm
2
1.3m
510mm
5
6
3
400mm
4
Base mounting plate to be
mounted on brackets or on
clarifier structure.
4
INTERFACE LEVEL MONITORING
Cleaning actuator
extended during
‘cleaning cycle’ Pipe guide
Tank level variation can be from
50mm (2”) to 5.0m (advise
decant range)
Polystyrene Float
Cleaning mechanism
with electrical actuator
Impact Plate
5
INTERFACE LEVEL MONITORING
Variable AS
Admittance
Switch
6
INTERFACE LEVEL MONITORING
SPECIFICATIONS
SA Transmitter ST Transducer
MEASUREMENT RANGE TRANSDUCER SELECTION
• 0.4/0.8 to 15.0 metres - Transducer dependent • See sonar transducer selection guidslines.
Option: 30.0 metres ST001, ST002, ST003, ST004, ST005, ST006,
ST007, ST008, ST009, ST010.
• Sonar tranducer frequency - All frequency versions HOUSING
MINIMUM DENSITY • Polypropylene, PVDF (Kynar), Teflon and PVC.
• 0.2% (For lower density consult the factory.) SEALING
ACCURACY • IP68 (Fully encapsulated)
• ±0.5% of span SPECIAL BLANKING
RESOLUTION • 150mm minimum
• Better than 10mm TEMPERATURE SENSOR
TEMPERATURE • Internal (max. 60ºC Standard) high Temperature
• -20 Degrees C. to 60 Degrees C. 150ºC with external pre-amp.
DISPLAY MOUNTING
• 1 x 16 digit alpha/numeric display. • 1.00 inch BSP/NPT nipple
CABLE
ECHO PROCESSING
• Belden 83659/Tycab DMC 71402
• Advanced Sonar Hawk algorithms.
WEIGHT
OUTPUTS • 3.5kg
• Analog 4-20mA (Isolated) max. 700 ohms
APPROVALS Approved
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INTERFACE LEVEL MONITORING
PART NUMBERING
ST Series Transducer ST001
TRANSDUCER
ST001
% SOLIDS
>8%
BLANKING
400mm
}
ST002 ST002 5-8% 400mm
ST003
ST004 ST003 2% - 5% 400mm
ST005 ST004 1% - 2% 400mm
ST006 See Table
ST005 <1% 400mm
ST007
ST008 HOUSING MATERIAL ST006 400mm
ST009 0 = UPVC ST007 400mm
ST010 4 = Polypropylene
ST008 500mm
5 = PVDF Kynar
6 = Teflon ST009 500mm
44 = Full Polypropylene ST010 700mm
AUTO SCUM CLEANER
A = Electric Actuator 24Vdc
B = Pneumatic Actuator
C = Motorised Scum Brush
X = Not required
MOUNTING EXTENSION PIPE (Metres)
X = Not required
IMPACT PLATE (for Surface Skimmer)
P = Impact Plate
X = Not required
HIGH TEMPERATURE
H = High Temp
X = Not required
BLANKING
X = Normal
* Note: Floating Sonar Sensor used for S = Special Short Blanking
Sequential Batch Reactors, FLOATING SONAR SENSOR*
X = Not required
Idal Plants, etc. F = Float
SENSOR Ex RATING
Ex = Class 1 Zone 1
Exin = Class 1 Zone 0
ST001 - 4 A 2 P H X X Ex
SA R - D - BS M
SA Series 1/04
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SLUDGE MASTER
Sonar Level Transmitter
SA Series
Interface level monitoring
T RALI A
US
N
A
DESIGNED
&
MA
ED
N
R
UF
A CTU Approved
INTRODUCTION CONTENTS
PROPRIETARY NOTICE
The information contained in this publication is PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION 2
derived in part from proprietary and patent data.
This information has been prepared for the express ST SELECTION GUIDELINES 2
purpose of assisting operating and maintenance
personnel in the efficient use of the instrument
described herein. SPECIFICATIONS 3
Publication of this information does not convey
any rights to use or reproduce it, or to use for any DIMENSIONS 5
purpose other than in connection with the
installation, operation and maintenance of the
equipment described herein. MOUNTING 7
Copyright 1995
Printed by Graphic Zone, Australia FACIA 8
All Rights Reserved.
WIRING 9
WARNING
This instrument contains electronic components
that are susceptible to damage by static electricity. PARAMETER and FLOW CHARTS 13
Proper handling* procedures must be observed
during the removal, installation, or handling or FLOW CHARTS 14
internal circuit boards or devices.
Comments:
This instrument is not unique in its content of ESD
(electrostatic discharge) sensitive components.
Most modern electronic designs contain
components that utilize metal oxide technology
(NMOS, CMOS, etc.) Experience has proven that
even small amounts of static electricity can damage
or destroy these devices. Damaged components,
even though they appear to function properly,
exhibit early failure. Edition: No. 1
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SONAR - SA Series
PRINCIPALE OF OPERATION
The SA Series Sonar Level System consists of The SA Sonar level transmitter emits a sound
an SA transmitter and the appropriate ST001, pulse towards the interface/sludge which is
ST002, ST003, ST004 or ST005 sonar at the bottom of the clarifier/tank, etc. The
transducer. pulse signal is reflected off the interface, back
to the sonar transducer, then the level
The transducer selection will vary dependent transmitter interprets the signal,
upon the density of the interface to be compensates for temperature and provides
detected. a distance reading, and an analog output
Example: proportional to the sludge/interface height.
High density sludge with suspended Echo processing software monitors the
solids will use a lower frequency operating efficiency of the sonar transducer.
transmitter - ST001 or ST002. As the efficiency of the transducer drops off
due to build-up on the sensing face (generally
Lower density sludge/interfaces require higher caused by fats settling out, or suspended
frequency transducers in order to maximise solids attaching to the transducer), the sonar
the return signal - ST003, ST004 or ST005. transmitter will increase the level of
Note: ultrasonic cleaning of the face or where fitted
will activate the automatic “Scum Cleaner”
See guideline selection chart for sonar which will remove all heavy build-up on the
transducers. sonar transducer.
ST TRANSDUCER SELECTION
GUIDELINES
Typically, the most difficult task when wanting The higher the transducer frequency, the
to determine the level of an interface, lies in easier it becomes to see smaller particle sizes.
the correct selection of the transducer The disadvantage, is the lack of penetration
frequency. and a higher likelihood of air bubbles forming
There are many other variables to consider. on the sensor face, creating impedance to
They include particle size, flow, velocity, the transmit and received signals.
material, air bubble retention.........
Lower transducer frequencies will not see
In general, the following should be undertaken: such small particles, but will see a more
(1) Identify a position away from direct inflow, clearly defined interface.
where turbulence is minimised. The frequency selection should be based
(2) If air bubbles are present within heavy upon the % solids, plus a logical position for
suspended solids, use the scum cleaner the placement of the sensor.
option. All sonar transducers will be affected by air
(3) The transducer selection should be: bubble accumulation on the sensor face. If
the auto cleaner is used, the SA System will
% Solids Transducer Blanking
operate to ensure accumulation of air bubble
>5% ST001 800mm interface does not cause operational
2-5% ST002 600mm problems.
0.5% - 2% ST003 500mm
0.2% - 0.5% ST004 400mm
<0.2% ST005 400mm
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SONAR - SA Series
SPECIFICATIONS
% Solids Detection Memory
>5% ST-001 • Non-Volatile (No backup battery required)
2-5% ST-002 • >10 years data retention
0.5-2.0% ST-003 Enclosure Sealing
<0.5% ST-004
• Integral System IP67
Operating Voltage • Remote Electronics IP67
• 24Vdc • Remote Transducer IP68
• 110, 220, 240Vac 50/60Hz
Cable Entries
Power Consumption • IP68 cable glands Integral: 2 x 16mm
T.B.A. Remote: 3 x 16mm
Analog Output Mounting
• 4-20/20-4mA Isolated (700 Ohm) • ANSI, JIS or DIN Flange
Relay Output • 4 in/100mm or 10 in/250mm
• Form ‘C’ (SPDT) contacts rated 10A at • BSP Thread / NPT Thread 2in or 3in
240Vac non-indictive. All relays have
Typical Weight
independantly adjustable dead bands.
• Remove failsafe test facility. • Remote Amplifier 2kg (4.4lb)
• Remove actuator operation.
• Remote Transducer 2kg (4.4lb)
Blanking Distance
• Actuator 15kg (33lb)
ST-001 800mm
ST-002 700mm SA Transmitter
ST-003 600mm Measurement Range
ST-004 500mm • 0.4/0.8 to 10.0 metres - Transducer
Maximum Range dependent
• 10 metres Option: 30.0 metres
Resolution Minimum Density
• 5mm • 0.2% (For lower density consult the
factory.)
Electronic Accuacy
Accuracy
• ±0.25% of maximum range
• ±0.5% of span
Operating Temperature
Resolution
• Amplifier -20ºC (-4º F) to 60ºC (140º F)
• Better than 10mm
• Remote Transducer
-20ºC (-4º F) to 80ºC (170º F) Temperature
Transducer/Amplifier Separation • -20 Degrees C. to 60 Degrees C.
• >100m (334ft) Display
Cable • 2 x 8 digit alpha/numeric display.
• TYCAB DMC 71402 or BELDEN 83659 Echo Processing
Maximum Operating Pressure • Advanced Sonar Hawk algorithms.
• 30 P.S.I. (2 Bar) Outputs
Beam Angle • Analog 4-20mA (Isolated) max. 700 ohms
• <4º • Relays: 4 x S.P.D.T. 10A/240Vac
Display non-inductive
• 2 x 8 digit alphanumeric LCD • Driver for Auto scum cleaner
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SONAR - SA Series
SPECIFICATIONS
Diagnostics Temperature Sensor
• Full operational diagnostics display. • Internal (max. 60ºC Standard) high
Enclosure Temperature 90ºC
• NEMA 4x (IP67) polycarbonate - wall Mounting
mount. • 1.00 inch BSP/NPT nipple
Option Cable
• Automatic scum cleaner • Belden 83659/Tycab DMC 71402
Weight
Weight
• 3.5kg
• 3kgs (6.6 lbs)
Approvals
ST Transducer
Approved
Transducer Selection
• See sonar transducer selection
guidslines. ST001, ST002, ST003, Auto Scum Cleaner (Option)
ST004 and ST005.
Construction
Housing
• Stainless Steel
• Polypropylene, PVDF (Kynar), Teflon and Mounting
PVC.
• Base mount x 4 holes. (see drawing)
Sealing
Actuator
• IP68 (Fully encapsulated) • Electric 24Vdc
Pneumatic
Weight
• 15Kg
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DIMENSIONS cont’d
ST Auto Scum Cleaner (Option)
400mm
2
1.3m
510mm
5
6
3
400mm
4
Base mounting plate to be
mounted on brackets or on
clarifier structure.
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DIMENSIONS cont’d
ST Transducer ST001 - ST005
1" BSP
Nipple
135mm
75mm
SA Remote Transmitter
302mm (11.9")
175mm
(6.9")
186mm
(7.3")
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SONAR - SA Series
MOUNTING
Transmitter Enclosed
166mm
(6.5")
281mm (11.06")
Sun Shield
400mm
(15.75")
The RangeMaster Amplifier should be mounted out of direct sunlight. If mounted outside, the
RangeMaster should face away from the sun and have a sunshield fitted.
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SONAR - SA Series
FACIA
SLUDGE
MASTER
Return Signal
ECHO
TX
Transmit Pulse
Indicator
Switching
CAL Relays
RELAY 1
RELAY 2
RELAY 3
RUN
Actuator
Position
Indicator
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SONAR - SA Series
WIRING
SA Remote Transducer Wiring
Yellow
RED
N/C
Actuator
AC Power Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Power
NEUTRAL
ACTIVE
Push
GND
GND
GND
Com
1ND
1NC
2ND
2NC
3ND
3NC
Pull
1C
2C
3C
301 SLUDGE
F303 MASTER
Sensor ECHO
TX
500mA, T
F302
AC Fuse Actuator CAL
1A, T 10A, T
RELAY 1
RELAY 2
RELAY 3
RUN
TEST-IN
YELLOW
GND
BLACK
BLUE
GREEN
GND
GND
GND
WHITE
+ DC
RemCirt
RED
ICOM I- I+
B
A
4 . . .20mA TRANSDUCER
Yellow
RED
N/C
Actuator
AC Power Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Power
NEUTRAL
DC-IN
ACTIVE
Push
GND
GND
GND
Com
1ND
1NC
2ND
2NC
3ND
3NC
RS485
Pull
1C
2C
3C
301
F302
Test
Sensor
500mA, T
F302
AC Fuse
Input
Actuator
1A, T 10mA, T
TEST-IN
YELLOW
GND
BLACK
BLUE
GREEN
GND
GND
WHITE
GND
+ DC
RemCirt
RED
ICOM I- I+
B
A
Isolated Remote ACT 4 . . .20mA TRANSDUCER
CAL RELAY 1
RELAY 2
RELAY 3
RUN
Yellow
RED
N/C
Actuator
AC Power Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Power
NEUTRAL
ACTIVE
Push
GND
GND
GND
Com
1ND
1NC
2ND
2NC
3ND
3NC
Pull
1C
2C
3C
301
F302
Sensor
500mA, T
F302
AC Fuse Actuator
1A, T 10mA, T
TEST-IN
YELLOW
GND
BLACK
BLUE
GREEN
GND
GND
WHITE
GND
+ DC
RemCirt
RED
ICOM I- I+
B
A
4 . . .20mA TRANSDUCER
JUNCTION BOX
DRAIN/SHIELD
BROWN
BLACK
RED
WHITE
BLUE
GREEN
YELLOW
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ACTUATORS MECHANISM
The cable on this side
must be connected to
the Transducer and
Actuator mechanism
JUNCTION
BOX
Black
Blue
Green Red
D-PUSH
D-PULL
GREEN
BLACK
WHITE
PUSH
SHLD
BLUE
PULL
COM
RED
BRKT Actuator
LED
1,3,5,....
Enlargement
Switch
of
2,4,6,....
JUNCTION
BOX
BLUE
PUSH
REM-Ct.
PULL
P-WIPR
COM
GREEN
WHITE
YELLOW
RED
SHLD
BLACK
AMP
TRANSDUCER
EXTENSION CABLE ACTUATOR
The cable on this side
must be connected to
the Sonar Transmitter
3 Core
Extension Cable
Actuator
Power
SONAR TRANSMITTER
6 Core
plus Shield
Extension Cable AC Power Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3
NEUTRAL
ACTIVE
Push
GND
GND
GND
Com
1ND
1NC
2ND
2NC
3ND
3NC
Pull
1C
2C
3C
301
F303
Sensor
500mA, T
F302
AC Fuse Actuator
1A, T 10A, T
TEST-IN
YELLOW
SHIELD/BLACK
GND
BLUE
GREEN
GND
GND
GND
WHITE
+ DC
RemCirt
RED
ICOM I- I+
B
A
To
Junction Box
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Terminal Connections
I+ Current loop isolated supply (Driving only. Norm. +18Vdc).
I- Current loop return.
ICOM Current loop common (Modulating user supply only).
RELAY 1 N.O. Relay 1 Normally Open contact.
RELAY 1 C Relay 1 Common contact.
RELAY 1 N.C. Relay 1 Normally Closed contact.
RELAY 2 N.O. Relay 2 Normally Open contact.
RELAY 2 C Relay 2 Common contact.
RELAY 2 N.C. Relay 2 Normally Closed contact.
RELAY 3 Similar (Remote unit only).
RELAY 4 Similar (Remote unit only).
TEST-IN Test Input: Unit is forced into Standby Mode.
Relays switch to pre-programmed 00.0m state, current loop goes
to 4mA, and unit stops pulsing.
+DC DC Supply input: Nominal 12Vdc or 24Vdc depending on model.
GND DC Supply input Common/Ground terminal.
EARTH AC Supply Earth terminal.
NEUTRAL AC Supply Neutral terminal.
ACTIVE AC Supply Active terminal. Nom 110Vac or 220Vac or 240Vac
depending on model.
RS485-A Do Not Use.
RS485-B Do Not Use.
TEST (pad) Used to test loop current – refer to diagrams below.
mA mA
ICOM I-
ICOM I-
Test Test
+ – + –
I+
RL
I+
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Terminal Connections for DC Supply – Model dependant
a) 4 Wire DC – Driving from Internal Isolated Supply (I+)
User + +DC
DC Supply
– GND
+
PLC
ICOM (Not used)
DCS RL Max 700Ω I–
IND
I+
– Use
4-20mA
shielded
cable
Note: Isolated current output can be made common with +DC or GND if required.
(e.g. RL – connected to GND)
User + +DC
DC Supply
– GND
+
ICOM
PLC
DCS RL Max 700Ω I–
IND Use I+ (Not used)
shielded
– cable
4-20mA
User + +DC
DC Supply
– GND
+
ICOM
PLC
DCS RL Max 700Ω Use I–
IND shielded
cable I+ (Not used)
–
4-20mA
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WIRING cont’d
Terminal Connections for AC Supply – Model dependant
d) 4 Wire DC – Driving from Internal Isolated Supply (I+)
Active
110/220/240Vac
Supply { Neutral
Earth
+
PLC ICOM (Not used)
DCS RL Max 700Ω
IND
I–
– I+
4-20mA
Use
shielded
cable
Note: Isolated current output can be made common with external DC Supply Pos.or Neg. if required.
(e.g. RL – connected to GND)
Active
110/220/240Vac
Supply { Neutral
Earth
User +
DC Supply –
ICOM
+ I–
PLC
DCS RL Max 700Ω Use I+ (Not used)
IND shielded
4-20mA cable
–
Note: RL max = 700Ω if user DC Supply ≥18V
Active
110/220/240Vac
Supply { Neutral
Earth
User +
DC Supply –
ICOM
+ I–
PLC
DCS RL Max 700Ω Use I+ (Not used)
IND shielded
cable
–
4-20mA
Note: RL max = 700Ω if user DC Supply ≥18V
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☞ CAL
Setup
☞ CAL
Units Metres
Metres Feet
☞ CAL
Display Display Display
Level % Level Distance
Speed
0.2.0m/m Den
Rly: No:1 FS
En
☞ CAL Off
Speed Adj
Yes / No
☞ CAL Den
Rly: No:2 FS
En
☞ CAL Off
Damping
229
☞ CAL
Den
Rly: No:3 FS
En
☞ CAL Off
Low Level
4m
☞ CAL
Rly 3 L1
0.851m
☞ CAL
High Level
0.250
☞ CAL
Rly 3 L2
0.853m
☞ CAL
Blanketing
0.307m
☞ CAL
Code 0
☞ CAL
Fail Opt
Last
20.00mA ☞ CAL
4.0mA <4.00mA
>20.00mA Set up
☞ CAL
Den
Rly No: 2 FS Note: To increment and decrement digital numbers
En Off faster, press and hold either or then press and
hold button. This will scroll the numbers faster.
CAL
☞ CAL
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SONAR - SA Series
☞ CAL
YES
GAIN TRIM
GN:- 11.3%
☞ CAL
NO
GS:- 50.1%
MA TRIM
YES ☞ CAL
4MA ADJ DS:- 1.6%
NO ☞ CAL ☞ CAL
20MA ADJ THLD:- 1.00%
YES
DIST TRIM ☞ CAL
OFFSET OM ANALOG 4-20
☞ CAL
☞ CAL
NO VELOCITY1.00 FAILBREAK
NO-YES
☞ CAL
OFFSET 0
☞
RUN CAL
YES
SIMULATE
*Can only Adjust
15.563m
Not Back
NO
YES
ACT SET UP
☞ CAL ☞ CAL
CLEANING ACTUATOR
YES/NO IN/OUT
☞ CAL ☞ CAL
ACT SET LO 60
☞ CAL
ACT SET HI 23º
☞ CAL
CLEANING
NO/YES
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SONAR - SA Series
TRACKING
Standard Entry
Space
1.623m
☞ CAL
Unlock: Combined with CAL will
0 195
increase speed of display.
Unlock:
195
☞ CAL
Set up Trim Tracking Set up
☞ CAL
GN 14.5% Gain increase starting
from Gain Step Value
1.022m
☞ CAL
Gain Step Initial Gain value
GS : 12.5% starting value
1.023m
☞ CAL
Distance Step Distance for initial gain
DS : 0.9 value
1.023m
☞ CAL
Slope 8 Angle of gain increase
1.023m
☞ CAL
Window
2.336m
☞ CAL
Acceptable return
Confirm echoes before output
2 update
☞ CAL
The amount of pulses
Hold before reaction if echo
235 moves out of window
☞ CAL
Recover Gain increase when no
0.0% echo is present
☞ CAL
Stable Distance echo must
0.000m move to move output
☞ CAL
Comm Adds Communication
1 address
☞ CAL
End Distance Maximum distance the
4.62m echo is expected
☞ CAL
Voltage above which an
THLD acceptable echo can
Note: To increment and decrement digital numbers be identified
faster, press and hold either or then
press and hold button.
CAL
☞ CAL
This will scroll the numbers faster. Tracking
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SA SONAR - Manual
WARRANTY
Hawk control products will be replaced, put breach of warranty, and Hawk shall not be
in good operating condition, or the purchase liable to any person for consequential
price refunded, at the option of Hawk, free damages for injury or commercial loss
of charges except transportation, if defective resulting from any breach of any warranty.
in their manufacture, labeling, packaging, or Hawk makes no warranty of fitness for a
shipping, and if notice of said defect is particular purpose, and makes no other
received by Hawk within one year from the warranty, express or implied, including
date of shipment. The cost of such implied warranty arising from course of
replacement, repair or refund or purchase dealing or usage of trade.
price shall be the exclusive remedy for any
PART NUMBERING
SA Remote Transmitter
MODEL
SA = Sonar level transmitter with analog output and level relays
FREQUENCY
R = Remote Transmitter
POWER SUPPLY
A = 12Vdc
B = 24Vdc
C = 48Vdc
D = 220 to 240Vac and 24Vdc
E = 110 to 120Vac and 24Vdc
MOUNTING
BP = Black Powder Coated Mouting Bracket
BS = Stainless Steel Mounting Bracket
SA R - D - BS
ST Series Transducer
ST001 Transducer % Solids Blanking
ST002
ST003
ST004
ST005
} See Table
HOUSING MATERIAL
ST001
ST002
ST003
ST004
>8%
5-8%
2% - 5%
1% - 2%
1000mm
800mm
600mm
600mm
0 = UPVC ST005 <1% 600mm
4 = Polypropylene
5 = PVDF Kynar
6 = Teflon
AUTO SCUM CLEANER
A = Electric Actuator 24Vdc
B = Pneumatic Actuator
X = Not required
MOUNTING EXTENSION PIPE (Metres)
X = Not required
P IMPACT PLATE (for Surface Skimmer)
X = Not required
ST001 - 4 A 2 P
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Measurement Systems
Hawk Measurement Systems Pty. Ltd.
ACN 006 782 449
15-17 Maurice Court
Nunawading 3131 Victoria Australia
Telephone: 61 3 9873 4750
Facsimile: 61 3 9873 4538
INTERNET: http://www.hawklevel.com.au
E-mail Address: h awks a l e s @ h a w k. c o m . a u