Digital Communications, RS-232 Serial Connection

Note: Make sure unit is connected to a reliable ground.

Ground

GND

L2/N

Digital Communications

Wiring the MultiRanger for communications allows it to be integrated into a full SCADA system or an industrial LAN.

The MultiRanger can also be directly connected to a computer running Dolphin Plus.

RS-232 Serial Connection

	TB1
TB2
L2/N	L1
2	TB3
	TB3
1	SYNC

mA INPUT

SHIELD

RELAY 1				1
	4 - 20 mA
RELAY 2	OUTPUTS
		2
RELAY 3
RELAY 3			TS-3
			TS-3
			SHIELD
RELAY 4	1
	DISCRETE		2
	INPUTS
RELAY 5

		COM
RELAY 6	RS485 A
		B

RS-232 RJ-11

Connector

RS-485

Connection (see below)

Wiring

RS-485 Serial Connection

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MultiRanger 100/200 – INSTRUCTION MANUAL

7ML19981FB06

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Siemens 200 instruction manual Digital Communications, RS-232 Serial Connection, RS-485 Serial Connection

Contents

Multiranger Manual for agreement with Technical data subject to changeThis document is available in bound version Instrumentation described, variations Table of Contents Dolphin Plus Toolbar Buttons Iii Set Relays to First in First OUT Fifo Assist MRStarting Pumps by Rate of Level Change MR Open Channel Monitoring OCM 100 Communication Appendix a Single Parameter Access SPA Vii Set the MultiRanger to Ignore the Bad Echo Connecting a transducer with RG62 coaxial extension cableViii Coaxial Transducer Extention MultiRanger MultiRanger 100Manual MultiRanger 100/200 Manual Symbols Configuration Examples Specifications SpecificationsPower Mounting Temperature Error ResolutionTemperature Compensation Accuracy Outputs Enclosure WeightInputs Approvals Cable Maximum Mounting Locations InstallationMounting Recommended Wall Mount Enclosure DimensionsMounting Instructions Mounting the Enclosure Unscrew the glands and attach them loosely to the enclosure Cable routed through a conduitCable exposed and entering through the cable glands Tighten the glands to form a good seal Cutout Dimensions Panel MountCutout Instructions Panel Mount Dimensions Mounting the EnclosureHelpful hint Open the enclosure lid Installing the BatteryMultiRanger Board Close and secure enclosure lid Installing SmartLinx Card Wiring WiringMultiRanger Please do not overtighten the screws Terminal BoardCables Connection Cable Type Relays Power FailureTransducers Relay Ratings MA Output Temperature SensorMA Input MR 200 only Sensor only. Leave Power Level System Synchronization Digital Communications RS-232 Serial ConnectionRS-485 Serial Connection Discrete Inputs Operating the MultiRanger RUN ModeRUN Mode Operation Icon Index Type Readings in RUN ModeIcons indicating index type Item 1 edited in Program mode Operation Key Status Parameters Values Auxiliary Reading Adjusting the primary reading for four-digit LCD readoutControlling the Display Action Parameter Index Value Description Setting the Default Auxiliary ReadingMultiple Readings MR 200 only Changing Number Scrolling Speed Hand Programmer Program ModeStarting Program Mode To activate Program from RUN mode, press Program and then Operation Keys Programming Mode Programmer KeysDigit Totalizer toggle MR 200 only Dolphin Plus Compatible with product software versions 1.06 and earlier1 Dolphin Plus Toolbar Buttons Button Action Compatible with product software versions 1.07 and later1 Simatic Process Device Manager PDMDevice Description See P900 for Software Revision Number 7ML19981FB06 Activating the MultiRanger Changing ParametersHelpful Hints Parameters Types Using Units or Percent %Security Maximum Master Reset P999 Parameter ResetDefault Values Display Readout Changing ParametersDolphin Plus MultiRanger Display Accessing a Parameter IndexParameter Indexing Index Number Primary and Secondary Indexes Accessing a Secondary IndexExample Setting P1113 = Primary Index Example MR 200 only Starting MeasurementSingle Point Models Parameter Operation Index Description Dual Point ModelsAverage or Differential MR 200 only Index Value Description Response Rate Dimensions MR 200 onlyMeasurement Conditions Failsafe General Introduction AlarmRelays Relay Function Pump Miscellaneous Relay Status Non Run Modes Relay StatesRelay Related Parameters Relay Types Relay Wiring Test Relay Activation HOLd Keeps the relay in the current state Relay FailsafeRelay Logic is Modified Energizes the relay Preset Applications Value Parameters Affected Backup Level Override Backup Level Override ParametersBackup Level Override Wiring the Discrete Inputs Discrete InputsProgramming the Discrete Input Logic Level Reading Parameters MA I/OMA Input MR MA I/O Calibrating 20 mA Output MA LI/OCalibrating 4 mA Output Verifying the mA Range Volume Volume MRTank Shape and Dimensions Readings P051 Characterization Chart MRExample Chart Level P054 MultiRanger 200 only Which the volumes are knownDetermines the volumes which All level readings Level AlarmsAlarms Set the Common Parameters Setting a Filling Rate Alarm Setting Simple Level AlarmsAlarm Designation Rate MR Bounds/ Out of Bounds Range MR Cable FaultTemperature MR Parameter Index Value This shows a high alarm Loss of Echo LOE Pump Control Setting a Pump Down GroupSetting a group of three pumps to pump down a wet well Example Sewage Wet Well Setting a Pump Up Reservoir Group Set Relays to Alternate Duty AssistSet the on Setpoints Sample values 3m By using index 0 all six relays are set atSet the Relay OFF Setpoints 4m Sets the three setpoints for the pump relays Set the Relay on Setpoints MR Other Pump Control AlgorithmsSet Relays to Fixed Duty Assist Set the Relay OFF Setpoints MR Fixed Duty BACKUP. Only one pump will Set Relays to Fixed Duty Backup MRSet Relays to Alternate Duty Service MR Ever run at one time Pump Control Parameter Optional Pump ControlsStarting Pumps by Rate of Level Change MR P112 P113 P121 P132 Rotating Pumps by Service Ratio MR Single and Dual Point MRTime Totalizing Pumped Volume MR Setting Independent Failsafe ControlsSet in RUN Mode Setting a Pump to Run On MR Setting the Pump Start Delays MRReducing Wall Cling MR Groups Pumps One and Two Setting a Flush Valve MRGrouping Pumps MR Groups Pumps Three and Four Information Available Parameter Access Tracking Pump UsageRelay Controlled by Communications Setting a Rake Control Rake Screen Control MRPoint Three Level Distance = h1 -h2 Set Relay 1 Operate Rake Setting the Common ParametersSet Relays 2 to 4 Level Alarms Screen Control Totalizer External Totalizers and Flow Samplers MRRelay Contacts Counter Formula Source of units depends on the operation Based on Volume and TimeFlow Sampler Operation Units Source Parameter Common Parameters Dimensional P600 = 2,3,6,7Open Channel Monitoring OCM MR Exponential P600 = Examples on the following pages show both methods Setting Zero HeadChannel Monitoring P603 P006 P007 P605 Setting Totalized Volume Applications Supported by MultiRangerBS-3680 / ISO 1438/1 Thin plate V notch weir P600 P602 BS-3680 / ISO 4359 Rectangular FlumePlan View 4 to 5 x hmax hmax = P007 P605 P608 Palmer Bowlus Flume Application Information Flume FlumeFlume Size Diameter in feet Point of Measurement Cminches Flume height D P600 Exponential Function P601 Applicable Weir ProfilesStandard Weirs Weir Profile Sized by throat width Set on solid foundation Non-Applicable Weir ProfilesParshall Flume Transducer P006 Maximum Head preset P007 Leopold Lagco FlumeLeopold Lagco Flume Cut Throat Flume Cut Throat Flume P611 Linear Flow Curved Head P610 Universal Calculation SupportTypical Flow Characterization Zero Flow Trapezoidal Dual Range nested Parshall Example FlumesExample Weirs These weirs could require universal calculation Simulation Testing the ConfigurationTesting the Configuration Simulating a Single Measurement Press Checking Volume Characterization MRChecking OCM Flow Characterization MR No effect Checkout Application Test Testing the Configuration Optional SmartLinxCards MultiRanger CommunicationsMultiRanger Communication Systems Communications Modbus Communication SystemsCommunication Ports Port Connection Location Interface P770 Dolphin P772 SmartLinxP770 Modbus RTU slave P771 Data rate of 115.2 Kilo baud Comms Installation Communications InstallationWiring Guidelines Ports 1 Port 2 RS-485 To connect the unit to a modem using an RS-232 jackPort 1 RS-232 RJ-11 Jack Computer DB-9 male RJ-11 to DB 9 converter P770 Port Protocol Configuring Communication Ports ParametersTo connect the unit to a modem using an RS-485 port P771 Network Address P774 Data Bits P772 Baud RateP773 Parity P775 Stop Bits P782 Parameter Index Location P779 Modem Inactivity TimeoutP778 Modem Available Hanging Up Type Description Start Data Type Read Modbus Register MapRegister Map for Most Common Data Modbus Register Types Word Order R40,062 Map ID R40,063Modbus Register Types Description Start Totalizer R41,040 R41,043 Product ID R40,064Point Data R41,010 R41,031 Input/Output R41,070 R41,143 MA Input R41,090 MR Discrete Inputs R41,070Relay Outputs R41,080 MA Output R41,110-41,111 Pump Hours R41,450 R41,461 Pumped Volume R41,440 R41,443 MRPump OFF Setpoint R41,430 R41,435 Pump Starts R41,470 R41,475 Format Register # Parameter # Parameter Access R43,998 R46,999Indexing the Parameter Access Area Usually, the parameters are all read / write Parameter Specific Index Method P782 = Reading ParametersGlobal Index Method P782 = Examples are Writing Parameters Parameter-Specific Index Method P782 = Format Words R46,000 to R46,999Global Index Method P782 = Format Registers Decimal Offset Example FormatDecimal Bit Values Data TypesNumeric Values Unsigned Double Precision Integer UINT32 One example is P807, Transducer Noise, where Yy = value % 256 128 where % is the modulus operatorSplit Values Two registers are read as a 32-bit integer Text Messages Number Text Message as displayed on LCD Relay Function Codes P111 Only MultiRangerControl Relay Function Code Number P111 Error Handling Error HandlingError Handling Modbus Responses Error Handling Communication Troubleshooting GenerallySpecifically Communication Appendix a MappingReading Parameters Address Description Writing Parameters Format RegisterBits Values Description Error Codes Currently the MultiRanger has two error codes available Helpful Hints Parameter ReferenceMultiRanger 100 and MultiRanger Parameters Transducer2 Index types# of indexes Up to 7 2 P001 Operation Quick Start P001 to P007P000 Lock Single Point Model Dual Point Model Single Point Model Use P002 MaterialFor DPD and DPA Programming MR Dual Point Model Use P003 Maximum Process Speed P004 TransducerDetermines level change reaction Specifies measurement units used for dimensional values P005 UnitsP006 Empty Volume P050 to P055 MR P007 SpanSets the range levels to be measured P050 Tank Shape MR Volume calculation not requiredPreset Flat Level Bottom Parabola Bottom P051 Maximum Volume MR Examples P054 Level Breakpoints Universal Volume Calculation MR P052 Tank Dimension a MRP053 Tank Dimension L MR Entering a Level Breakpoint Display and Reading P060 to P062 Typical volume calculationsEntering a Volume Breakpoint P060 Decimal Position P607 Flowrate Decimal P061 Convert Reading MRP062 Offset Reading Range -999 to Backup Level Override P064 Reading Override EnableP065 Reading Override Value P066 Override Time Delay P069 Password Failsafe P070 to P072 P070 Failsafe TimerMaterial level reported when a Failsafe State is initiated P071 Failsafe Material Level Relays P100 to P119 P072 Failsafe Level Advance Control Functions P111 P100 Preset Applications MRSix preset applications to configure or bench test the unit Setpoints P112, P113 P110 Level Source Single Point Mode standardDual Point Mode optional P111 Relay Control Function Values For P111 Control Type Relay Control P112 Relay on Setpoint P115 Relay Interval Setpoint MR Distance above and below the bound alarm setpointsP113 Relay OFF Setpoint P116 Dead Band MR P118 Relay Output Logic Value Logic AlarmPower Failure Relay States P121 Pump by Rate MR P118 is preset to 2 which is positive logicP119 Relay Logic Test Positive Logic P129 Relay Failsafe P122 Pump Service Ratio MRIndependent Relay Failsafe P129 This parameter only relates to relays with P111 = 54 or P130 Pump Run-On Interval MR Relay Function P111 Preset P129Advanced Pump Control Modifiers P130 to P137 MR To select an independent Relay Failsafe value Sets the minimum delay in seconds between pump starts P132 Pump Start Delay MRP133 Pump Power Resumption Delay MR P131 Pump Run-On Duration MR P136 Wall Cling Reduction MR P137 Pump Group MR Flush Systems P170 to P173 MR Single Point ModeDual Point Mode P170 Flush Pump MR P173 Flush Duration MR P171 Flush Cycles MRP172 Flush Interval MR Sets the number of pump cycles requiring flush control P201 mA Output Function MA Output P200 to P219P200 mA Output Range Determines the mA output range P202 mA Output Allocation P203 mA Output Value / Transducer Displays current mA output value for the Point Number MA Output Limits P212 and P213 P201-mA Function Action SettingsIndependent mA Setpoints P210 and P211 P210 0/4 mA Output Setpoint P213 mA Output Max Limit MA Output Trim P214 to P215P212 mA Output Min Limit P214 4 mA Output Trim P215 20 mA Output Trim MA Output Failsafe P219 MRMA Input P250 to P260 MR P219 mA Output Failsafe MR P252 20 mA Input Level MR P250 mA Input Range MRP251 0 or 4 mA Input Level MR Shows the mA input range of the connected mA device P254 Scaled mA Input Value MR Discrete Input Functions P270 to P275P253 Input Filter Time Constant MR P260 mA Raw Input MR P270 Discrete Input Function Record Temperatures P300 to P303Standard Data Logging P300 to P321 P275 Scaled Discrete Input Value P300 Temperature, Transducer Maximum P301 Temperature, Transducer MinimumP302 Temperature, Sensor Maximum Pump Records P309 to P312 P303 Temperature, Sensor MinimumRecord Readings P304 and P305 P304 Reading Max P311 Pump Starts P309 Pump RUN TimeP310 Pump Hours P312 Pump Run Ons MR P320 Flow Max MR Flow Records P320 and P321 MRLCD Totalizer P322 and P323 MR P321 Flow Min MR Profile Records P330 to P337 P322 LCD Total Low MRP323 LCD Total High MR P330 Profile Record Code Description P332 Auto Record Transducer P331 Auto Record EnableUse to enable/disable the Auto Profile Record function P333 Auto Record Interval Auto Record on and OFF Setpoints P334 to P337 P334 Auto Record on SetpointP335 Auto Record OFF Setpoint P336 Auto Record Filling / Emptying P337 Auto Record LOE Time P341 RUN Time Installation Records P340 to P342P340 Date of Manufacture P342 Start Ups Single Point Model Dual Open Channel Monitoring P600 to P621 MRP600 Primary Measuring Device MR Type of primary measuring device PMD used P601 Flow Exponent MR Word on ExponentsExponent for the flow calculation formula Dimensions of the Primary Measuring Device PMD Example ExponentsPMD Type Exponent sample only Level value associated with Maximum Flow, in Units P005 P603 Maximum Head MRP604 Maximum Flow MR Maximum flowrate associated with Maximum Head P603 P605 Zero Head MR Conditions Enter P606 Time Units MR P607 Flowrate Decimal MRMaximum number of decimal places to be displayed Cubic metres / hour Cubic metres / day Cubic feet / second Volume units used to display total flowP608 Flowrate Units MR Million gallons / day Imperial Head vs. Flowrate P610 and P611 P610 Head Breakpoints MRP611 Breakpoint Flowrates MR Flowrate corresponding to each Head Breakpoint entered P621 Auto Zero Head MR Procedure, with head steadyP620 Low Flow Cutoff MR Calibrates Zero Head P605 based on actual head measurements Pumped Volume Totalizer P622 MR P622 Inflow / Discharge Adjust MROr discharge Totalizer features apply to MultiRanger 200 only Totalizer P630 to P645 MRP630 LCD Totalized Multiplier MR Enter the maximum number of decimal places to be displayed P633 LCD Totalized Decimal Position MRP640 Remote Totalized Multiplier MR 100 1000 P641 Flow Sampler Mantissa MR P642 Flow Sampler Exponent MREnter the mantissa Y for the exponent Z in the formula P645 Relay Duration MR Offset Adjusts the measurements by a fixed amountRange Calibration P650 to P654 Enter the exponent Z for the mantissa Y in the formula P651 Sound Velocity Calibration Condition for use of this featureP650 Offset Calibration Offset Calibration P652 Offset Correction Using Sound Velocity CalibrationValue altered when an Offset Calibration is performed P653 Velocity Temperature Compensation P660 to P664 P654 Velocity at 20CP660 Temp Source P661 Temp Fixed P663 Temperature Transducer AllocationRange -199 to 199 preset = 20 C P660 Temp Source Rate P700 to P708 P664 TemperatureView the transducer temperature in C P700 Max Fill Rate P701 Max Empty Rate P702 Filling IndicatorFill rate required to activate the LCD Filling indicator P003 Value Meters / Minute P704 Rate Filter P703 Emptying IndicatorEmpty rate required to activate the LCD Emptying indicator Damps Rate Value P707 fluctuations P707 Rate Value P705 Rate Update TimeP706 Rate Update Distance P005 Units P007 Span Measurement Verification P710 to P713 P708 Volume Rate Display MRPress Reading to toggle between percent and volume P710 Fuzz Filter P711 Echo Lock Global Transducer OffP713 Echo Lock Window P820 Algorithm P712 Echo Lock Sampling P711 value P712 preset valueAdjusts the size of the Echo Lock Window P713 Echo Lock Window Transducer Scanning P726 to P729 P727 Scan DelayEnables the System Sync on the terminal block P726 Level System Sync P729 Scan Time P728 Shot DelayDisplay P730 to P739 P730 Auxiliary Reading Adjusts the Point Number display scroll speed P732 Display DelayP733 Scroll Access P731 Auxiliary Reading Key P737 Primary Reading MR P741 Communications TimeoutP735 Backlight Controls the LCD backlighting P770 Port Protocol SmartLinx Reserved P750 to P769Communications P770 to P782 P771 Network Address P772 Baud Rate P773 ParityP774 Data Bits P779 Modem Inactivity Timeout P775 Stop BitsP778 Modem Available P782 Parameter Index Location SmartLinx Hardware Testing P790 to P795P790 Hardware Error Global P791 Hardware Error Code P792 Hardware Error CountP794 SmartLinx Module Type P795 SmartLinx Protocol P800 Near Blanking Echo Processing P800 to P807P799 Communications Control Space near the transducer face which cannot be measured P801 Range Extension P802 Transducer with Submergence Shield Determines what type of ultrasonic shots are fired P803 Shot / Pulse ModeP804 Confidence Threshold Determines which echoes are evaluated by software P807 Noise P805 Echo ConfidenceP806 Echo Strength Display Description P816 Echo Time Raw Advanced Echo Processing P815 to P825P815 Echo Time Filtered Time in ms from the transmit pulse to the processed echo P820 Algorithm Dampens spikes in the echo profile to reduce false readings P821 Spike FilterP822 Narrow Echo Filter Filters out echoes of a specific width P823 Reform Echo P825 Echo Marker TriggerSmoothes jagged peaks in the echo profile P831 TVT Shaper Advanced TVT Adjustment P830 to P835P830 TVT Type Selects the TVT Curve used P832 TVT Shaper Adjust P833 TVT Start Min P834 TVT Start Duration P835 TVT Slope MinP833 TVT Start Min P835 TVT Slope Min Display before Auto False Echo Suppression Or when P837 = P837 Auto False-Echo SuppressionValues P839 TVT Hover Level Set UpP838 Auto False-Echo Suppression Distance Display after Auto False Echo Suppression Advanced Shot Adjustment P840 to P852 P840 Short Shot NumberP841 Long Shot Number P842 Short Shot Frequency P843 Long Shot FrequencyP844 Short Shot Width P845 Long Shot Width Adjust the width in ms of the long shot transmit pulseRange 30 to Preset P840 Short Shot Number P850 Short Shot Bias P900 Software Revision Number Test P900 to P913P852 Short Shot Range P901 Memory P904 Keypad P902 WatchdogP903 Display P905 Transmit Pulse P910 Toggle Relays P912 Transducer TemperatureP908 Scanner P911 mA Output Value Measurement P920 to P927 P913 Sensor TemperatureTo Access in RUN Mode P914 mA Input MR P923 Distance Measurement P921 Material MeasurementP922 Space Measurement P001 P050 = P050 ≠ P926 Head Measurement MR P924 Volume Measurement MRP925 Flow Measurement MR Calculated flowrate in Max Flow P604 units or % of Max Flow P927 Distance Measurement Master Reset P999This feature resets all parameters to original values Pressing the Clear keys 7ML19981FB06 Parameters Appendix a Index Types Global View only BreakpointParameter depen Dent up to 7 2 Or 3 Dolphin Plus Display Transmit PulseEcho Processing Cursor TVT Time Varying Threshold curves Auto False-Echo Suppression Distance Calculation Sound Velocity MultiRanger 100/200 Volume Calculation MRScanning Universal, Linear P050 = Flow Calculation Universal, Curved MRSet P050 = Universal, Linear MR See also Typical Flow Characterization on Values Dependent on Maximum Process Maximum Process SpeedParameter Units Fast Appendix C Troubleshooting Common Problems ChartSymptom Cause Action Removed + removed Go to Noise ProblemsDetermine the Noise Source Acoustical Noise Reducing Electrical Noise Common Wiring ProblemsNon-Transducer Noise Sources Reducing Acoustical Noise Adjust Transducer Aiming Measurement DifficultiesFlashing LOE Display Fixed Reading Obstructions in the Sound BeamNozzle Mountings Set the MultiRanger to Ignore the Bad Echo Adjust the Echo AlgorithmWrong Reading Types of Wrong Readings Poor Ring Down Transducer RingingNormal Ring Down Ring Down TVT curve Unit Repair and Excluded Liability Pump Groups Pump Control OptionsPump Control Algorithms Pump by Rate MR Fixed Duty Backup P111 = 51 MR Fixed Duty Assist P111 = Index Relays Alternate Duty Backup P111 = 53 MRAlternate Duty Assist P111 = Cycle Relays Service Ratio Duty Assist P111 = 54 MR Relay Operation for P118 = 2 MR First In First Out Fifo P111 = 56 MR Service Ratio Duty Backup P111 = 55 MROther Pump Controls MR Pump by Rate P121 MR Flush Device P170 to P173 Appendix E Updating Software Updating Software Mounting a MultiRanger 100/200 Connecting the TransducerAppendix F Upgrading Coaxial Transducer Extention Connecting a transducer with RG62 coaxial extension cable Existing installation Relay Parameter Value AlarmMultiRanger Plus On setpoint Appendix G Conduit Entry for Class 1, Div 2 Applications Appendix G7ML19981FBO6 23650314 MultiRanger SoftChanges Soft Ware Date Changes Rev Simatic PDM related TVT display Systems testingProperty no Reset Improvement to prevent it from going Using Dolphin+ Eliminated rogue watchdog resets whenImproved Preset Application values Changed P132 to global Now being protected from other units’ Transmit pulse OCM Time Units improvementFrom Modbus map reg DDs required 7ML19981FB06 Volume Property noResetImproved volume calculation for 3rd point Reading some floats as decimal shifted Programming Charts Parameter ChartsP000 Lock G P116 Deadband P118 Relay Output Logic P119 Relay Logic Test P121 Pump by Rate MR P122 Pump Service Ratio MRP113 Relay OFF Setpoint P115 P210 0/4 mA Output Setpoint P211 20 mA Output Setpoint P320 Flow Max MR P321 Flow Min MR P219 mA Output FailsafeMRP304 Reading Max P305 Reading Min P322 LCD Total Low MR P323 LCD Total High MR P340 Date of Manufacture P341 RUN Time P342 Start Ups Open Channel Monitoring Temperature Compensation P737 Primary Reading MR P741 Communications Timeout SmartLinx Reserved Communications Reserved Parameter Index 153 Parameter access105 103 207 203212 162 110 Service ratioTesting 242 167 Characterization chartWeir 233Page Page 7ml19981FB06

Siemens 200 Digital Communications, RS-232 Serial Connection, RS-485 Serial Connection

Models: 200

Digital Communications

RS-232 Serial Connection

Wiring

RS-485 Serial Connection