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Install the sensor into the tank of the installed tube in the previously drilled hole ø 30-35 mm. Make sure '''the gasket is installed''' between the sensor and the tank. After this, screw the screws from the installation kit into the previously drilled ø 3mm holes.<gallery widths="700" heights="400"> | Install the sensor into the tank of the installed tube in the previously drilled hole ø 30-35 mm. Make sure '''the gasket is installed''' between the sensor and the tank. After this, screw the screws from the installation kit into the previously drilled ø 3mm holes.<gallery widths="700" heights="400"> | ||
File:Installing the sensor inside the tank.png|'''<big>Installing the sensor inside the tank</big>''' | |||
File:Screwing the self-tapping screws.png|'''<big>Screwing the self-tapping screws</big>''' | |||
</gallery>Proceed to tank calibration. This procedure will result in a "level-liters" (or "level-gallons") table that will allow your monitoring platform to convert the level values that the sensor provides into liters/gallons that are displayed in the monitoring platform reports. | </gallery>Proceed to tank calibration. This procedure will result in a "level-liters" (or "level-gallons") table that will allow your monitoring platform to convert the level values that the sensor provides into liters/gallons that are displayed in the monitoring platform reports. | ||
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* Connect sensor | * Connect sensor | ||
* Make sure that the filtration is set to '''“No”''' ('''1'''). Filtration slows down the level calculation and can increase the tank calibration time. | * Make sure that the filtration is set to '''“No”''' ('''1'''). Filtration slows down the level calculation and can increase the tank calibration time. | ||
* Create an Excel table. Save it in .csv format. The first row of the table should look like this: [[ | * Create an Excel table. Save it in .csv format. The first row of the table should look like this: | ||
* [[File:First line in tank calibration table Excel.png|frameless|419x419px]] You can also create a text file on your PC/Phone or manually record calibration | |||
* Select whether calibration is performed by filling or draining. The '''Filling''' method is recommended as it is more accurate. If you select the '''Drain''' method, you cannot be sure what exact amount of fuel is in the tank and whether the tank is full or not. | * Select whether calibration is performed by filling or draining. The '''Filling''' method is recommended as it is more accurate. If you select the '''Drain''' method, you cannot be sure what exact amount of fuel is in the tank and whether the tank is full or not. | ||
* Select portion size | * Select portion size | ||
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An example of calibration by filling in portions of 10 liters and imagine that in this case there are 10 liters in the tank that cannot be removed and when the sensor is placed in the tank it immediately shows the value 115 instead of 1. | An example of calibration by filling in portions of 10 liters and imagine that in this case there are 10 liters in the tank that cannot be removed and when the sensor is placed in the tank it immediately shows the value 115 instead of 1. | ||
[[ | [[File:Tank calibration first portion.png|frameless]][[File:Adding the first portion to the tank.png|frameless|432x432px]] | ||
You add the first portion of fuel to the tank. The level should change from 115 to some other value. If the level does not change, check the sensor drain holes. They may be blocked by electrical tape, which must be removed after the sensor has been calibrated. If the holes are blocked, the air inside the tubes will prevent fuel from getting inside the tubes. | You add the first portion of fuel to the tank. The level should change from 115 to some other value. If the level does not change, check the sensor drain holes. They may be blocked by electrical tape, which must be removed after the sensor has been calibrated. If the holes are blocked, the air inside the tubes will prevent fuel from getting inside the tubes. | ||
[[ | [[File:Adding a second portion to the tank.png|frameless|447x447px]] | ||
Next, add the following row to your table. | Next, add the following row to your table. | ||
[[ | [[File:Wired Extended table.png|frameless]] | ||
Continue this until the tank is full. | Continue this until the tank is full. | ||
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Assume that you do the tank calibration in portions of 10 liters as before. The level rises to an area with a complex shape. | Assume that you do the tank calibration in portions of 10 liters as before. The level rises to an area with a complex shape. | ||
[[ | [[File:Tank calibration complex shape.png|frameless|512x512px]] | ||
You reduce the serving size from 10 to 5 liters. And continue adding portions until you overcome the area with a complex shape. | You reduce the serving size from 10 to 5 liters. And continue adding portions until you overcome the area with a complex shape. | ||
[[ | [[File:Complex shaped tank next step.png|frameless|500x500px]] | ||
When the level is above the problem area, you can return to the original serving volume of 10 liters. | When the level is above the problem area, you can return to the original serving volume of 10 liters. | ||
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Once the tank is full, you will have a calibration chart like the following example. | Once the tank is full, you will have a calibration chart like the following example. | ||
[[ | [[File:Tank is full.png|frameless|472x472px]][[File:Filled tank calibration table.png|frameless]] | ||
If in your case the level does not reach 1023 or 4095 because the tank cannot be filled completely, do not worry about it. It is acceptable that your table would end up like the following example, even though the sensor range is 1-1023. | If in your case the level does not reach 1023 or 4095 because the tank cannot be filled completely, do not worry about it. It is acceptable that your table would end up like the following example, even though the sensor range is 1-1023. | ||
[[ | [[File:Tank calibration table in .csv format.png|none|thumb|'''<big>Table for a tank that cannot be filled 100%</big>''']] | ||
The number of servings depends on the capacity of the tank. See the table with our recommendations below. | The number of servings depends on the capacity of the tank. See the table with our recommendations below. | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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You can create a table on your platform by loading it from a file or by entering values manually. | You can create a table on your platform by loading it from a file or by entering values manually. | ||
[[ | [[File:Loading the table on Wialon (example). .png|none|thumb|512x512px|'''<big>Loading the table on Wialon (example). Don't forget to check “Generate XY pairs” box</big>''']] | ||
== '''<big>Tilted tank calibration with 2 FLSs</big>''' == | == '''<big>Tilted tank calibration with 2 FLSs</big>''' == | ||