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GaugerGSMTraining Course

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• Mono-block ultrasonic level meter integrated with GSM modem • Continuous measurement of distance and temperature• Continuous calculation of level and volume and OCF• Reports and alerts via SMS:

Theft indication Refilling quantity Overflow Close to empty / full External trigger

GaugerGSM

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• User Manuals GaugerGSM SMS Management Center

• Web Site User manuals & Data sheets Installation tips & PC Software Video Clips & YouTube

Tools for users

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• System components and specifications • Configuration with keypad• Power supply• GSM communications• USB driver installation and configuration with PC• Physical installation• Serial data monitoring and firmware upgrade

Course outline

• SMS management center• Programmable timer switch• Dry contact alert and temperature sensors

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• GaugerGSMWith / without display & keypad

• Optional accessoriesOffice power supply External thermistorProgrammable Timer Switch (PTS)Battery enclosure

• SoftwareSMS Management CenterFirmware Upgrade ToolLog & Forward (priced option)

System components

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Specifications

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Measurement range 8 meter (liquids)Dead zone 15 cmAccuracy 15-60cm 1.5 mm

<5meter 0.3%<8meter 0.2%

Display/SMS resolution 1mmProcess tracking rate 10 meter/minPower supply 8-33VDC

Specifications (1/3) chapter I.4

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Display 64X128 , 50X25 mm2

USB port Virtual COM / 115,200 bpsCellular modem GSM, Quad band Display values Level, distance, volume, flow,

temperature, absolute ,%, operating hours, status

SMS alerts Full, empty, theft, refill, trigger level, external trigger

Specifications (2/3) chapter I.4

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Specifications (3/3) chapter I.4

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Specification highlights - Measurement range

• For calm liquid targets – 8.0 meters• Range for liquids will decrease for -

Wavy and echo absorbing liquid targets Improper vertical installation

• For solids – 6.0 meters• Range for solids will decrease for -

Non reflecting solids Non planar target surface

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Specification highlights - Sealing – IP67 / IP68

• IP68 Tested by immersion in water for 96 hours Depth of 1.80 meter System was then tested for complete functionality

• Cable entries must be treated properly with cable glands • Rubber O-Ring beneath turning cap must be intact

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Specification highlights - Materials

• PVDF (sensor) Non reactive Fluoropolymer thermoplastic Polyvinylidene Fluoride

Highly resistant to solvents, acids, bases Designed with no vulnerable interface and boundaries

• PC/ABS+UV (body) Most widely used industrial thermoplastic Polycarbonate blended with ABS Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene

Excellent strength and heat resistivity Treated to withstand UV sunlight (UV stabilization)

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Specification highlights – Cellular Modem

• Type GSM • Bands Quad band 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz• Power Class 4 (33dBm for 850/900 Class 1 (30dBm for 1800/1900)• SMS Point-to-point • GPRS (NG) Multi-slot class 10 / Coding schemes 1-4• Antenna Internal stick antenna (external optional)• SIM holder Accessible on electrical panel

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Specification highlights – USB interface

• Mini-USB port• Supporting virtual COM port up to 115,200 baud rate• Wide range of functionalities:

Configuration and cloning Wired local monitoring and debugging Firmware upgrade for new features Model selection

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Parts chapter I.2

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Keypad

Display

Power terminalsIO ports

SIM card

USB port

Cable entry (glands)

Electrical panel

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Configuration with display/keypad

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Navigation Keys

Execution Keys (increase digit, decrease digit, Enter)

Keypad chapter III.1

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Measurement Screen

Contrast Setup T⁰ dB ID

Advanced setupBasic setup

Algorithm

Block distance FAR

Block distance Near

Filling rate

Temperature units

Temperature sensor

Full level

Empty level

Value to display

False echo scan

Device state

Set factory defaults

Operating hours

GSM

Destination phone

SMS periodic reports

Application

SMS theft reports

SMS refill reports

Configuration with display chapter IV

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Sub Menu Style chapter III.2

• Navigate up/down between line items• Select an item with Enter key

Navigate down for additional items

Select **back** to return to previous sub-menu

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Numeric value Style chapter III.2

• Navigate right/left/up/down to each of the digits then next then back

• Modify each digit with + / - keys• Navigate to Next and press Enter

Next for following menu Back for previous menu

Note: some entries are stored only after returning to measurement screen !

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Measurement screen chapter III.3

Measurement line:Distance = 0.851 meter

GSM and Ultrasonic status lines

Toolbar:Contrast – Setup – Temperature – Echo – ID/version

Measurement screen appears at equipment Turn ON and following 30 seconds of no activity in setup sub-menus

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Power supply

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• Use proper cable gland to preserve IP rating• Voltage on terminals must always be higher than 8VDC

(8.7VDC on PTS ports) •Current rating for 24VDC:

Continuous - 10mA SMS transmission - 40mA Spikes -160mA

Consider environmental conditions when Selecting the power supply.

Power connection chapter II.6

For battery based operations see PTS chapter

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GSM Communications

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SIM Card chapter II.8

SIM slot

SIM•Is fit with any standard local SIM•Requires SMS or GPRS package

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GSM status reports

Turn On“GSM Initializing” - 30-45 seconds“Periodic Active”“Destination Assigned”“SMS Sent”“Periodic Active” - Until next SMS

Failure or halt in any status report indicates network or SIM or hardware problem

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Status Description0 Good measurement and in range1 Full level2 Empty level3 No signal found (performing echo search) 4 Theft indication5 Tank filling identified6 Tank filling ended 78 Contact alert is short (version 1.94 or later) 9 Contact alert is open (version 1.94 or later)

Distance , Level , D1 , Volume , Tint , Text , Status

D1 – Refill start or quantityTint – Internal temperature Text – External temperature

SMS format chapter IX

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Theft and refill alerts chapter IX

• Theft alert Initiated by sudden drop in liquid level Threshold defined by user to avoid false alarms Alert sent once per minute if theft persist

• Refill alert Initiated by continuous increase in liquid level 1st alert sent at initiation - 2nd alert sent when refill completed Second alert reports refill quantity

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USB driver installation

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USB driver installation chapter VIII

USB Cable

USB Drivers

Enabling:• Configuration with PC• Serial data monitoring• Firmware upgrade

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Configuration with a PC

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USB Cable

HyperTerminal

application

Configuration with a PC chapter V

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Manual setup or file download chapter V

Manual setup:• Reset• Distance to empty level• Distance to full level

File download:• Distance to empty level• Distance to full level• Cylindrical vertical tank • Value to display (volume)

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SMST (10) SMS periodic interval 0 No periodic reports180-3999999 Interval in seconds

AFE (11) Full / Empty alerts 0 No alerts1 Alerts activate

ATF (12) Theft alert for VAL=1,2,4,5

0 , 0 No alerts

4-99 , 0 Normal consumption in mm/minute

ATF (12) Theft alerts for VAL=3,6

0 , 0 No alerts

4-99 , 0 Normal consumption in mm/minute

0, 5-500 Normal consumption in liter/minute

Configuration command list chapter V.5

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Note # See detailed information in Reference guide chapter…(1) Section: “Application type”(2) Section: “Application dimensions and constraints”(3) Section: “Distance units and value to display“(4) Section: “Filling rate”… …(8) See chapter: “Serial data monitoring”(9) Section: “Destination phone number”(10) Section: “GSM reporting interval”(11) Section: “Full and Empty alerts”(12) Section: “Theft alerts”(13) Section: “Refill alerts”(14) Section: “PTS configuration”

Index to reference guide chapter IX

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Theft alertsGaugerGSM supports theft detection alerts by examining the rate of liquid consumption. Determine the rate which would be considered as inappropriate in units of level per minute (e.g. mm/min) or volume per minute (e.g. liter/min) and modify the deviation number accordingly. Limits are defined in the chapter: “Configuration with PC”. Rates lower than 4mm/min may cause excessive false alerts. Therefore, entries lower then 4mm/min will automatically be converted to 4mm/min. It is recommended to experiment with the specific tank and environment with this figure until no false alarms are transmitted.

Alert SMS will be transmitted within a minute following detection of an inappropriate consumption rate. Alert SMS will be sent once a minute as long as the excessive consumption rate is detected. This may aid the user in determining the duration and persistence of the implied theft.

Theft alerts co-exist with periodic alerts and with Full and Empty alerts.

Item in reference guide chapter IX

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Physical installation

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Application dimensions chapter IX

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DiameterDistance to empty level

= Distance to bottom

Length

For odd-shaped tanks: empty level = bottom of tank

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Minimal horizontal distances chapter II.1

Minimum

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2 mete

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tank

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Physical installation options chapter II.4

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Extension pipe and dead zone chapter II.3

Near blocking distance

dead zoneTopmost

level

Extension pipe Sensor

face

Sensor face

dead zoneTopmost

level

Extension pipe

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Field installations (1/2)

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Field installations (2/2)

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Silo installation chapter II.1

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Volume support

• Distance is always measured• Level is always computed

Measured level = distance to empty level – measured distance

• Volume is computed if tank dimensions are configured• GaugerGSM supports -

Cubical shaped tankCylindrical horizontal with / without curved sidesCylindrical vertical with / without curved bottom

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Cylindrical horizontal tank chapter V.5

Configuration with PC: $CYLH 5.2 , 1.5 , 0.3 $

Command Length Diameter Breadth

meter meter meter

CYLH 5.2 1.5 0.3

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Volume for advanced users

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For odd shaped but straight tanks configure with – An equivalent vertical cylindrical or cubical tank Of the same height Of the same area cross section

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MUST BE (1) chapter II.9

Distance to tank walls MUST BE at least 30cm +10cm/1meterFlange MUST BE fixed on horizontal surfaceAcoustic noises MUST BE far away and isolated Electrical interference MUST BE shielded away from cablesSensor installation MUST BE far from inlets /outlet pipesSensor MUST BE perpendicular to target surfaceExternal thermistor MUST BE in a shaded location

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MUST BE (2) chapter II.9

SIM card +SMS service MUST BE inserted in the SIM slot Destination phone # MUST BE formatted correctlySMS alerts MUST BE defined using correct limitsVoltage MUST BE at least 8VDC on the terminals (8.7VDC on PTS)Battery MUST BE rated higher than 8VDC due to voltage dropRipple MUST BE less than 100mV including any noise Type MUST BE regulated switched power supplyUSB MUST BE accompanied by power source in the field

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MUST BE (3) chapter II.9

Extension pipe MUST BE at least 3” internal diameter Extension pipe MUST BE with smooth interior surfaceExtension pipe MUST BE non protruding into the tank Empty / Full MUST BE configured correctly Filling rate MUST BE defined correctly NBD MUST BE configured in extension pipe installations

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Serial data monitoring

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USB Cable

HyperTerminal

application

Serial data monitoring chapter VII

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HyperTerminal Setup chapter V.3.2

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HyperTerminal Setup chapter V.3.2

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Enabling, interpreting and disabling

Distance Temperature

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Firmware upgrade

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USB Cable

Firmware

upgrade tool

Firmware upgrade chapter VI

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Current firmware version

Select new firmware

Selecting new firmware to download

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WAIT!Upgrade in process

Upgrade in process chapter VI

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Warning !Never halt upgrade process until completed

Upgrade completed chapter VI

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SMS Management Center

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SMS Management Center see user manual

• PC Application for receiving SMS messages• Supports many fielded GaugerGSM remote stations • Display supported in table and graphic views• Logging of SMS messages• Pop-up alerts

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Communication architecture

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Monitoring Center

USB Cable or

RS232 Cable

External / Internal / USB

Cellular GSM modemThis modem is the destination for GaugerGSM

systems

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Field Hierarchy

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Projects and Sites

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Remote stations

GaugerGSM SIM card numbers need to be registered here

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Status messages

Graphical viewExcel file

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Alarm messages

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Graphical and detailed view

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Third party web based monitoring

• GaugerGSM protocol is publicly open - allowing 3rd party solutions• Standard business models of third parties involve:

Small or no one-time fee On going fees (per month per fielded system)

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Programmable Timer Switch

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Programmable Timer Switch chapter II.7

• Low power mode for use with batteries• For applications that do not require continuous measurement • One life cycle:

Turn On and take Measurement Send SMS and turn off for programmable time interval

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SolidAT external battery packs

• 3-cell or 4-cell packs of size D-Type• Enclosure rated IP67• Certified for use in EX hazardous locations under constraints:

• Must use PTS between battery pack and Gauger• Must use Tadiran cells TL-5930 individually EX certified

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Battery 8.7-33VDCPTS

3-wire cable

5-wire cable

PTS – Installation chapter II.7

• Rated IP67

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PTS – Installation in Ex hazardous areas

Certified battery

pack

PTS

EX Zone 1

Certified battery

pack

PTS

EX Zone 1

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PTS Configuration chapter V.5

From To Standby mode

High level Full level Continuous measurement

Low level High level Short sleeping interval

Empty level Low level Long sleeping interval

Command Long interval

Low level

Short Interval

High level

Disable Enable

SMS in long interval

minute meter minute meter 0-1 0-1

LPST 240 3.5 60 1.6 1 1

$LPST 240 , 3.5 , 60 , 1.6 , 1 , 1 $

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Sewer system

Battery box PTS

Installation Arm

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Field installation

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Theft alert

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Theft alert chapter IX

• SMS is sent when sudden decrease in level is detected• User defines a threshold rate using ATF command:

Rate should be higher than random fluctuations Consider temperature variations Consider liquid ripples and tank vibrations Consider noises

• Alerts will be sent once per minute as long as theft persists

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Contact alert

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Contact Alert chapter II.6

• SMS sent when contact state changes and persists for 10 sec• Change to OPEN - status digit 8 • Change to SHORT – status bit 9• May be applied for generator On/Off indication

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Temperature sensors

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External temperature sensor chapter II.6

• Built-in (internal) temperature sensor is always present • External temperature sensor is recommended for:

High temperature gradients along the ultrasonic path Rapid temperature variations in time

• Configuration options: Internal temperature sensor only External temperature sensor only Average of both sensors

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External temperature sensor chapter II.6

For additional information see application note: http://www.solidat.com/content.asp?id=732

External temperature sensor connections:

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