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'''''CNT''' -'' an oscillatory circuit, thanks to which the basic level of filling of the sensor measuring tubes with fuel is calculated. This level is converted to a final value determined by the data interface. | '''''CNT''' -'' an oscillatory circuit, thanks to which the basic level of filling of the sensor measuring tubes with fuel is calculated. This level is converted to a final value determined by the data interface. | ||
'''''Data transfer protocol''''' - a set of specific logical-level rules or conventions that govern the exchange of data between different programs or devices. For TD-150, the main transmission protocol is '''LLS via the RS-485 interface'''. The TD-500 sensor also supports '''MODBUS''' protocol, [[MODBUS | '''''Data transfer protocol''''' - a set of specific logical-level rules or conventions that govern the exchange of data between different programs or devices. For TD-150, the main transmission protocol is '''LLS via the RS-485 interface'''. The TD-500 sensor also supports '''MODBUS''' protocol, [[MODBUS TD-500|description]]. | ||
'''''Data transfer mode''''' - this is a type of boundary between two objects or nodes, which are regulated by a special accepted standard and implemented using established methods, tools and rules. TD-500 has the following operating modes: | '''''Data transfer mode''''' - this is a type of boundary between two objects or nodes, which are regulated by a special accepted standard and implemented using established methods, tools and rules. TD-500 has the following operating modes: | ||
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'''''Impulse''''' - mode, in which a 27 Hz pulse train is formed on the basis of CNT. The number of pulses in the pack corresponds to the measured fuel level. The minimum level corresponds to a pack of 2 pulses, the maximum - to a pack of 1025 pulses. | '''''Impulse''''' - mode, in which a 27 Hz pulse train is formed on the basis of CNT. The number of pulses in the pack corresponds to the measured fuel level. The minimum level corresponds to a pack of 2 pulses, the maximum - to a pack of 1025 pulses. | ||
''''' | '''''Gps tracker''''' - the main element of the system for monitoring the operation of transportation carried out by means of satellite communication. Without it, it is impossible to control transportation, to determine the coordinates of the vehicle location. It collects information from sensors and on-board system of the vehicle, and then transmits it to the device/server, which belong to the controlling specialist. | ||
= '''<big>Preparation</big>''' = | = '''<big>Preparation</big>''' = | ||
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=== '''<big>Setting the mode</big>''' === | === '''<big>Setting the mode</big>''' === | ||
In the main menu, you can change the operating mode of the sensor. The name of the mode coincides with the interface that is used to physically connect the sensor to the GPS | In the main menu, you can change the operating mode of the sensor. The name of the mode coincides with the interface that is used to physically connect the sensor to the GPS tracker | ||
Select the mode you need('''1''') and click '''“Save parameters to device”'''('''2''') | Select the mode you need('''1''') and click '''“Save parameters to device”'''('''2''') | ||
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[[File:TD-500 modes.png|frameless|697x697px]] | [[File:TD-500 modes.png|frameless|697x697px]] | ||
*'''Passive RS485''' should be selected when you plan to connect to line A and B of the | *'''Passive RS485''' should be selected when you plan to connect to line A and B of the tracker's RS-485 interface. The tracker must have the function of polling sensors, for example, requesting information from them. The terminal must be able to poll sensors in accordance with the '''LLS protocol''' or '''MODBUS protocol ([[MODBUS ТД-500|description]])''' | ||
* '''Frequency mode''' is used when connecting to a GPS | * '''Frequency mode''' is used when connecting to a GPS tracker to inputs that can receive and read signals in the range '''300 Hz … 1323 Hz''' or '''300 Hz … 4395 Hz'''. | ||
* '''Active RS485''' mode should be used if the | * '''Active RS485''' mode should be used if the tracker has an RS-485 connection interface, but cannot independently poll the sensor, for example, request information from it; the sensor will send its readings independently every 2 seconds. | ||
* '''Impulse mode''' should be used when the sensor is connected to the impulse input of the | * '''Impulse mode''' should be used when the sensor is connected to the impulse input of the tracker. | ||
* '''Analog mode''' is used when the sensor is connected to the analog input of the | * '''Analog mode''' is used when the sensor is connected to the analog input of the tracker (AIN), which can receive a signal from the sensor '''in the range of ≈0.2V ... ≈5.0V''' | ||
=== '''<big>Setting the range</big>''' === | === '''<big>Setting the range</big>''' === | ||
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=== '''<big>Setting the network address</big>''' === | === '''<big>Setting the network address</big>''' === | ||
The default network address of the sensor is 1; if more than one unit is installed or other LLS devices are added, the network address on the sensor may need to be changed. The network address of each sensor must also be specified in the settings of the receiving device ( | The default network address of the sensor is 1; if more than one unit is installed or other LLS devices are added, the network address on the sensor may need to be changed. The network address of each sensor must also be specified in the settings of the receiving device (gps tracker).<blockquote>'''<big>Attention!!! There cannot be two devices with the same network address on the same line; this will cause a conflict.</big>'''</blockquote>To change the network address, enter a new address in the range '''0-255''' in the '''“Change network address”''' field ('''1''') and click '''“Save the parameters to device”''' ('''2'''), after which the configurator should switch to the new sensor address and display the new sensor address in the field '''"Available units"''' ('''3''') and '''"Poll network address"''' ('''4'''). | ||
[[File:Wired before changing Network address.png|none|thumb|625x625px|'''<big>Before changing network address</big>''']] | [[File:Wired before changing Network address.png|none|thumb|625x625px|'''<big>Before changing network address</big>''']] | ||
[[File:After changing network address.png|none|thumb|614x614px|'''<big>After changing network address</big>''']] | [[File:After changing network address.png|none|thumb|614x614px|'''<big>After changing network address</big>''']] | ||
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</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. | ||
In order to create such a table, you need to fill the tank by step by step adding fuel to the tank batch by batch and recording level-liter(/gallon) pairs after each batch using the | In order to create such a table, you need to fill the tank by step by step adding fuel to the tank batch by batch and recording level-liter(/gallon) pairs after each batch using the tank calibration menu in the application. | ||
Suppose you need to | Suppose you need to calibrate a 100L tank in ten 10L portions. | ||
To do this you should: | To do this you should: | ||
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* The value "'''Empty'''" ('''4''') should change to a value close to the value of the current CNT ('''2'''), but not equal to it, since this value is set according to the temperature compensation of the sensor | * The value "'''Empty'''" ('''4''') should change to a value close to the value of the current CNT ('''2'''), but not equal to it, since this value is set according to the temperature compensation of the sensor | ||
[[File:Wired | [[File:Wired phone empty.png|frameless|381x381px]] | ||
Thus, '''CNT''' should increase as the sensor tubes fill with fuel. It should change from a value close to the '''Empty''' calibration value to the '''Full''' calibration value. | Thus, '''CNT''' should increase as the sensor tubes fill with fuel. It should change from a value close to the '''Empty''' calibration value to the '''Full''' calibration value. | ||
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=== '''<big>Setting the mode</big>''' === | === '''<big>Setting the mode</big>''' === | ||
In the main menu, you can change the operating mode of the sensor. The name of the mode coincides with the interface that is used to physically connect the sensor to the GPS | In the main menu, you can change the operating mode of the sensor. The name of the mode coincides with the interface that is used to physically connect the sensor to the GPS tracker | ||
Go to Settings | Go to Settings | ||
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[[File:TD-150 BLE set parameters.png|frameless]] | [[File:TD-150 BLE set parameters.png|frameless]] | ||
* '''Passive RS485''' should be selected when you plan to connect to line A and B of the | * '''Passive RS485''' should be selected when you plan to connect to line A and B of the tracker's RS-485 interface. The tracker must have the function of polling sensors, for example, requesting information from them. The tracker must be able to poll sensors in accordance with the '''LLS protocol and MODBUS protocol'''. '''([[MODBUS ТД-500|description]])''' | ||
* '''Frequency mode''' is used when connecting to a GPS | * '''Frequency mode''' is used when connecting to a GPS tracker to inputs that can receive and read signals in the range '''300 Hz … 1323 Hz''' or '''300 Hz … 4395 Hz''' | ||
* '''Active RS485 mode''' should be used if the | * '''Active RS485 mode''' should be used if the tracker has an RS-485 connection interface, but cannot independently poll the sensor, for example, request information from it; the sensor will send its readings independently every 2 seconds. | ||
* '''Impulse mode''' should be used when the sensor is connected to the impulse input of the | * '''Impulse mode''' should be used when the sensor is connected to the impulse input of the tracker. | ||
* '''Analog mode''' is used when the sensor is connected to the analog input of the | * '''Analog mode''' is used when the sensor is connected to the analog input of the tracker (AIN), which can receive a signal from the sensor '''in the range of ≈0.2V ... ≈5.0V''' | ||
=== '''<big>Setting the range</big>''' === | === '''<big>Setting the range</big>''' === | ||
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=== '''<big>Setting the network address</big>''' === | === '''<big>Setting the network address</big>''' === | ||
The default network address of the sensor is 1; if more than one unit is installed or other LLS devices are added, the network address on the sensor may need to be changed. The network address of each sensor must also be specified in the settings of the receiving device ( | The default network address of the sensor is 1; if more than one unit is installed or other LLS devices are added, the network address on the sensor may need to be changed. The network address of each sensor must also be specified in the settings of the receiving device (gps tracker).<blockquote>'''<big>Attention!!! There cannot be two devices with the same network address on the same line; this will cause a conflict.</big>'''</blockquote>To change the network address, enter a new address in the range '''0-255''' in the '''“Network address”''' field ('''1''') and click “'''Set parameters'''” ('''2''') | ||
[[File:Wired setting address.png|frameless|514x514px]] | [[File:Wired setting address.png|frameless|514x514px]] | ||
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</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. | ||
In order to create such a table, you need to fill the tank by step by step adding fuel to the tank batch by batch and recording level-liter(/gallon) pairs after each batch using the | In order to create such a table, you need to fill the tank by step by step adding fuel to the tank batch by batch and recording level-liter(/gallon) pairs after each batch using the tank calibration menu in the application. | ||
Suppose you need to | Suppose you need to calibrate a 100L tank in ten 10L portions. | ||
To do this, you should connect the sensor and go to settings and check that the filtering is set to 0. | To do this, you should connect the sensor and go to settings and check that the filtering is set to 0. | ||
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'''Attention!''' By default, there is no password set on the sensor! If you connected the sensor and a password was already set on it, contact technical support. | '''Attention!''' By default, there is no password set on the sensor! If you connected the sensor and a password was already set on it, contact technical support. | ||
= '''<big>Connecting the sensor to the GPS | = '''<big>Connecting the sensor to the GPS tracker</big>''' = | ||
== General instructions == | == General instructions == | ||
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== Connection diagrams == | == Connection diagrams == | ||
In order to connect the sensor to the GPS | In order to connect the sensor to the GPS tracker and to the power source, use the diagram presented below. | ||
[[File:Wired RS-485 no R.png|none|thumb|512x512px|'''<big>RS-485 connection diagram</big>''']] | [[File:Wired RS-485 no R.png|none|thumb|512x512px|'''<big>RS-485 connection diagram</big>''']] | ||
[[File:Wired RS-485 with R.png|none|thumb|512x512px|'''<big>RS-485 connection diagram With resistor for explosion protection certificate</big>''']] | [[File:Wired RS-485 with R.png|none|thumb|512x512px|'''<big>RS-485 connection diagram With resistor for explosion protection certificate</big>''']] | ||
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Thus, it will be impossible to remove the seal without damaging it. This provides additional protection against unauthorized access. | Thus, it will be impossible to remove the seal without damaging it. This provides additional protection against unauthorized access. | ||
=== '''<big>Alternative sealing of a current | === '''<big>Alternative sealing of a current design sensor</big>''' === | ||
Also included with the sensor of the current | Also included with the sensor of the current design is an alternative seal if a numbered seal is required. | ||
* It is necessary to pass the cable through the hole in the sensor cover | * It is necessary to pass the cable through the hole in the sensor cover | ||
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Level 7000 is an error code Short circuit. This indicates that there is dirt, water, chips or other impurities in the tubes. All of these can be highly conductive, while the sensor is designed to work with dielectrics such as fuel. | Level 7000 is an error code Short circuit. This indicates that there is dirt, water, chips or other impurities in the tubes. All of these can be highly conductive, while the sensor is designed to work with dielectrics such as fuel. | ||
You should clean the sensor tubes | You should clean the sensor tubes preferably by flushing them with the clean fuel and blowing them through the drain holes with compressed air. | ||
If this error occurred after the start of operation of the sensor, it means that most likely these impurities got into the sensor tubes from the tank and in this case it is also necessary | If this error occurred after the start of operation of the sensor, it means that most likely these impurities got into the sensor tubes from the tank and in this case it is also needed to ensure that the tank itself doesn't contain any contaminations. Clean the tank, if necessary. Note that a fuel level sensor installed outside a contaminated tank may function correctly, but the same sensor installed in such a tank may generate this error code. | ||
== '''<big>Level 6500</big>''' == | == '''<big>Level 6500</big>''' == | ||
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* If you cannot complete the firmware, contact our technical support | * If you cannot complete the firmware, contact our technical support | ||
== '''<big>Checking the connection between the sensor and the | == '''<big>Checking the connection between the sensor and the tracker via RS-485</big>''' == | ||
If the sensor, for some reason, after you have configured everything correctly, does not transmit data to the | If the sensor, for some reason, after you have configured everything correctly, does not transmit data to the tracker, you need to find out whether data is being exchanged between devices. | ||
To do this, connect the sensor to the | To do this, connect the sensor to the tracker via RS-485. Connect power to both devices. | ||
After that, take the RS-485-USB converter and connect it between the sensor and the | After that, take the RS-485-USB converter and connect it between the sensor and the tracker as shown below: | ||
For RS-485, lines A and B of the converter must be connected to lines A and B of the sensor | For RS-485, lines A and B of the converter must be connected to lines A and B of the sensor | ||
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Also, check HEX or ASCII depending on the format in which information from the sensor will be transmitted. For all sensors except the TD-600 configured in RS-232 mode, you must select HEX. | Also, check HEX or ASCII depending on the format in which information from the sensor will be transmitted. For all sensors except the TD-600 configured in RS-232 mode, you must select HEX. | ||
After connecting the converter correctly, select the COM port and click Connect. If the sensor is polled by the | After connecting the converter correctly, select the COM port and click Connect. If the sensor is polled by the tracker and responds, then everything is in order. | ||
[[File:Sensor responds to the terminal via RS-485.png|none|thumb|555x555px|'''<big>Sensor responds to the terminal via RS-485</big>''']] | [[File:Sensor responds to the terminal via RS-485.png|none|thumb|555x555px|'''<big>Sensor responds to the terminal via RS-485</big>''']] | ||
If there is no communication between the two devices, try polling the sensor manually. | If there is no communication between the two devices, try polling the sensor manually. | ||
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In order to calculate the checksum, you can go to the '''[https://crccalc.com/ crccalc]''' website and enter your request without the '''$''' sign, select HEX, CRC-8/MAXIM and click Calc CRC-8 | In order to calculate the checksum, you can go to the '''[https://crccalc.com/ crccalc]''' website and enter your request without the '''$''' sign, select HEX, CRC-8/MAXIM and click Calc CRC-8 | ||
[[File:CRC calculation for address 255.png|none|thumb|544x544px|'''<big>CRC calculation for address 255</big>''']] | [[File:CRC calculation for address 255.png|none|thumb|544x544px|'''<big>CRC calculation for address 255</big>''']] | ||
If the sensor is polled by the | If the sensor is polled by the tracker and responds, then everything is in order. | ||
If the sensor does not respond to the | If the sensor does not respond to the tracker, but responds to a request you send manually, you should check your tracker's RS-485 ports. | ||
If the sensor does not respond to anything, the standard FLS diagnostic procedure should be carried out. | If the sensor does not respond to anything, the standard FLS diagnostic procedure should be carried out. | ||
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= '''<big>Remote control of FLS Escort</big>''' = | = '''<big>Remote control of FLS Escort</big>''' = | ||
At the moment, Navtelecom and GlonassSoft | At the moment, Navtelecom and GlonassSoft trackers have the ability to configure wired Escort FLS by remotely connecting to the gps tracker without using the above commands. This can be done according to these instructions: | ||
'''[https://youtu.be/n_HxgImFvPs Smart and Signal, built-in configurator]''' | '''[https://youtu.be/n_HxgImFvPs Smart and Signal, built-in configurator]''' | ||
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'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6JkD-AuSHk UMKa]''' | '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6JkD-AuSHk UMKa]''' | ||
It is also possible to send commands via SMS commands or tracker | It is also possible to send commands via SMS commands or tracker tracker. | ||
At the moment, we know that the remote control function is supported by trackers of the Smart and Signal family produced by Navtelecom (Signal, Smart), Technocom (AvtoGRAPH) and GlonassSoft (UMKa). Transmission of commands to the sensor is possible only in RS-485 operating mode. | At the moment, we know that the remote control function is supported by trackers of the Smart and Signal family produced by Navtelecom (Signal, Smart), Technocom (AvtoGRAPH) and GlonassSoft (UMKa). Transmission of commands to the sensor is possible only in RS-485 operating mode. | ||
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# Specify the parameters that need to be changed by this command | # Specify the parameters that need to be changed by this command | ||
# Click on the '''Generate''' button | # Click on the '''Generate''' button | ||
# Then you need to send the selected part of the command via the tracker configurator or by SMS message to the number of the current SIM card of this GPS | # Then you need to send the selected part of the command via the tracker configurator or by SMS message to the number of the current SIM card of this GPS tracker | ||
ATTENTION: if a password is set on the sensor, you must first send a command to enter the password, and then the command that you need. | ATTENTION: if a password is set on the sensor, you must first send a command to enter the password, and then the command that you need. | ||