Pyxis LSR-801 Series Radar Level Transmitters Sensor User Manual

Pyxis LSR-801 Series Radar Level Transmitters Sensor User Manual

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Limited Warranty

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Warranty Term
The Pyxis warranty term is thirteen (13) months ex-works. In no event shall the standard limited warranty coverage extend beyond thirteen (13) months from the original shipment date.

Warranty Service

Damaged or dysfunctional instruments may be returned to Pyxis for repair or replacement. In some instances, replacement instruments may be available for short duration loan or lease.

Pyxis warrants that any labor services provided shall conform to the reasonable standards of technical competency and performance effective at the time of delivery. All service interventions are to be reviewed
and authorized as correct and complete at the completion of the service by a customer representative or designate. Pyxis warrants these services for 30 days after the authorization and will correct any qualifying deficiency in labor provided that the labor service deficiency is exactly related to the originating event. No other remedy, other than the provision of labor services, may be applicable.

Repair components (parts and materials), but not consumables, provided during a repair, or purchased individually, are warranted for 90 days ex-works for materials and workmanship. In no event will the incorporation of a warranted repair component into an instrument extend the whole instrument’s warranty beyond its original term.

Warranty Shipping

A Repair Material Authorization Number (RMA) must be obtained from Pyxis Technical Support before any product can be returned to the factory. Pyxis will pay freight charges to ship replacement or repaired products back to the customer. The customer shall pay freight charges for returning products to Pyxis. To receive an RMA you can generate a request on our website at https://www.pyxis-lab.com/request-returnor-repair/

Pyxis Technical Support
You can contact Pyxis Technical Support at 1-866-203-8397 or service@pyxis- lab.com

Introduction

The Pyxis LSR-801 Series sensors are W-band FMCW continuous frequency modulation radar level transmitters. They provide continuous level measurement up to 591 inches (49.2 ft. or 15 m) with 4-20 mA output as well as RS485, BlueTooth 5.0®. The LSR-801L is also equipped with LoRa (Long Range Radio) digital output for long-distance wireless level sensor data access. The LSR-801 Series can be wirelessly configured via the Pyxis uPyxis® app for Mobile or Desktop devices enabling rapid integration and deployment in the field. The sensors are powered by a 24 VDC / 2.5W external power supply and are ideal for use with commonly used OEM controllers, PLC or DCS systems. This non-contact liquid level sensor platform is well suited for corrosive liquids and can be used for industrial, municipal and process liquid storage as well as chemical feed applications.

Specifications

*With Pyxis’ continuous improvement policy, this specification is subject to change without notice.

Unpacking Instrument

Remove the instrument and find the standard accessories from the shipping container as listed below.
Inspect each item for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. Verify that all accessory items are included. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact Pyxis Lab Customer Service at
service@pyxis-lab.com or by phone at 1-866-203-8397.

3.1 Standard Provided Accessories

The LSR-801 Series level sensors as delivered are provided with the items outlined below.

• LS-801L Radar Level Sensor with LoRa (P/N 51959)
  o One MA-L10 Waterproof 7-Pin Cable with Adapter & Flying Leads (10ft /3m)
  o One MA—NEB BlueTooth 5.0®/USB Adapter for use with uPyxis Desktop

• LS-801 Radar Level Sensor (P/N 54027)
  o One MA-L10 Waterproof 7-Pin Cable with Adapter & Flying Leads (10ft /3m)
  o One MA—NEB BlueTooth 5.0®/USB Adapter for use with uPyxis Desktop

• User Manual Can Be Downloaded at Support Documents – Pyxis Lab, Inc. (pyxis-lab.com)

3.2 Optional Accessories

The following optional accessories are available for use with LSR-801 Series level sensor platform and are sold separately.

Installation

4.1 Wiring

The LSR-801 Series level sensors should be powered by a 24V DC power supply from any standard controller, PLC or DCS. The sensors offer both 1x 4-20mA and 1x RS-485 Modbus outputs. The 24V DC negative (black wire) and 4-20mA- wire are internally connected from the LSR-801 Series sensor therefor it is unnecessary to connect the green to the 4-20 mA negative terminal in the controller. If a separate DC power supply other than from a controller is used, make sure that the output from the power supply is rated for 22-26 VDC @ 100mA. Under standard installations the clear wire is not landed and remains unused.

NOTE Pyxis recommends powering off the controller when landing wires to the controller terminal board while the adapter to LSR-801 series sensor is connected. Follow the wiring table below to connect the sensor to a controller or receiving device.

4.2 Tank Top Installation and Precautions

The sensor should be installed in a 2-inch bulkhead fitting on the top of the tank. The dimensions of the LSR-801 and LSR-801L sensors are shown in Figure 2. If a flat horizontal surface is not available on the top of the tank, please use a self-aligning bulkhead fitting so that the sensor can be adjusted to be perpendicular to the liquid surface.

• Install and adjust the sensor to be perpendicular to liquid surface
• Installation location should not be too close to container wall to avoid interference.
• The sensor has a 1.97 inch (5 cm) dead zone (DZ). Raise the probe to avoid the DZ if desired
• Do not install in a location which will cause the microwave to be obstructed

Top of Tank Installation Suggestions

Figure 1. LSR-801 Series Installation Illustration

Figure 2. LSR-801 Series Dimensions, inch (mm)

Instrument Overview

5.1 LED Indicators

The LED indicators on the top of the sensor (Figure 3) are used to indicate power status and BlueTooth 5.0® connection status.

Figure 3. Sensor Connection and LED Indicators

Setup with uPyxis 2.0 Mobile & Desktop Apps

6.1 Download uPyxis 2.0 Mobile App
Download uPyxis 2.0 Mobile APP from Apple App Store or Google Play

6.2 Connecting to uPyxis 2.0 Mobile App

Turn on the BlueTooth 5.0® on in your mobile device. NOTE Do not pair the phone’s BlueTooth 5.0® to the LS-801 series sensor, the uPyxis 2.0 APP will do the pairing.

Open uPyxis 2.0 Mobile App. The App will start to search for Pyxis sensors automatically. Click on the LS-801L Sensor Picture to connect to the Pyxis Radar sensor.

Figure 4. LSR-801 Series Radar Level Sensor Connection

6.3 Parameter Setting via uPyxis Mobile App

There are three-tab pages on the main screen as showed below. After connected, Mobile App will display the Trend Chart screen. User can click on Overview tab to check more measurement information. And Configuration Tab is for user to change the settings of the sensor if needed.

Figure 5. Sensor Tab Selection

In the Configuration Tab on the top of the page, the user can check the basic information of the sensor when clicking on Information sub menu.

If user wants to rename the device name, change the communication parameters or display unit, please click on the Configuration sub menu.

To configure the tank, click on Tank Configuration sub menu and set Tank Volume, Installation Height and Max Level Height if needed. Please click on the “PEN” image to the right of the related parameter to modify the parameter and then click on the “Apply” button to finish the setting.

• NOTE * Please make sure that the difference between the installation height and the maximum level height is greater than 1.97 inches, the sensor dead zone.

Figure 6. Sensor Configuration

6.4 Install uPyxis Desktop App

Download the latest version of uPyxis Desktop software package from: https://www.pyxislab.com/upyxis-app/this setup package will download and install the Microsoft.Net Framework 4.5 (if not installed on the PC before), the USB driver for the USB-BlueTooth 5.0® adapter, and the main uPyxis
Desktop application. Double click the uPyxis.Setup.exe file to bring up installation screen.

Figure 7. uPyxis desktop app installation

Click Install to start the uPyxis Desktop installation process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the USB driver and uPyxis installation.

6.5 Connecting to The uPyxis Desktop App

Connect the sensor to a Windows computer using a BlueTooth 5.0®/USB adapter (PN: MA-NEB, included in the package) according to the following steps:

1. Connect the BlueTooth 5.0®/USB adapter (PN: MA-NEB) to the computer USB.
2. Double click the uPyxis.exe icon to launch the program on your Desktop.
3. On uPyxis Desktop, click menu Device -> Connect via USB-BlueTooth 5.0® as shown in Figure 8. If the connection is successful, the LSR-801 Series image and its Serial Number will be displayed in the left pane of the uPyxis window as shown in Figure 9.

NOTE After the LSR-801 Series and the MA-NEB BlueTooth 5.0®/USB adapter are powered up, it may take up to 10 seconds for the adapter to establish the wireless communication with the LSR-801 series sensor.

Figure 8. Connect uPyxis desktop app to LS-801 Series Radar Level Sensor

Figure 9. uPyxis Live Display After Connection to LSR-801 Series Sensor

6.6 Parameter Setting via uPyxis Desktop App

Click Setting to set the parameters as show in Figures 10 – 12. The sensor measures the distance between the liquid surface in the tank and the bottom sensor surface. Converting this measured distance to other parameters such as the tank level, the remaining liquid volume, or the consumed liquid, requires the tank dimensional and volume capacity information. Common vertical tanks have a uniform horizontal cross section. As such, the liquid volume is proportional to the liquid level. To convert the measured distance to volumetric information, it requires the user to enter three parameters via the uPyxis Mobile or Desktop apps as shown in Figure 10.

The Maximum Height (Figure 10) is the liquid level measured from the tank bottom when the tank is filled to the rated Volume capacity. The Installation Height is the distance between tank bottom and the sensor bottom surface. NOTE Please make sure that the difference between the installation height and the maximum level height is greater than 1.97 inches, the sensor dead zone.

For horizontal or other tanks that have a non-uniform cross section, please contact Pyxis Technical Support team (service@pyxis-lab.com) for assistance.

Figure 10. Illustration of terms and tank capacity setup

Figure 11. Display Unit Dropdown Selection

Figure 12. Click apply settings button to save the settings

Definitions of Terms

See table below providing definition of terms as used in figures 7 – 9. NOTE After entering any setup parameter, click the Set button to save the setting.

Click Reading menu to display real-time measurement data in a trend chart (Figure 13).

Figure 13. Level Trend Chart

Click System to upgrade firmware as shown in Figure 14. Contact service @pyxis-lab.com for the latest LSR-801 series firmware.

Figure 14. Firmware Upgrage

6.7 4-20 mA Output Setup

The 4-20 mA output of the LSR-801 series sensor will be scaled as outlined below following user configuration via uPyxis.

4 mA = (Tank is Empty) = (Level is 0) = (Distance is Installation Height),
20 mA = (Tank is Full) = (Level is maximum height) = (Distance is Installation Height –  Maximum Height).

The 4-20 mA analog signal can be converted to one of four values (Level, Distance, Volume Remaining, or Volume Consumed) in the controller receiving the output according to the above scale.

For example, a nominal 100-gallon vertical tank, the maximum height is 36 inches and installation height is 42 inches. The tank volume is 100 gallons when it is filled up to the maximum height of 36 inches. The controller should be set up to convert 20 mA to 100 gallons, at which the tank is full and the tank level is 36 inches and the distance measured is 6 inches (installation height – maximum height).

• NOTE * The nominal capacity provided by the tank manufacturer may be greater than the maximum safe (net or effective) capacity that can be practically filled. Please keep this in mind as you configure your LSR- 801 series sensor for practical purposes. Unlike other sensors on the market, the LSR-801 series level sensor does NOT require the storage tank to contain liquid to be properly configured. The user may configure the sensor on an empty tank or prior to installation if desired.

Communication Using Modbus RTU

The sensor can be configured as a Modbus slave device via RS-485. In addition to the level, volume, and distance, many operational parameters, including warning and error messages, are available via a Modbus RTU connection. Contact Pyxis Lab Customer Service (service@pyxis-lab.com) for more information.

Communication Using LoRa (For LSR-801L Only)

LoRa (short for Long Range) is a wireless radio communication technology that allows low-power devices to communicate with a LoRa capable Gateway over long distances. Pyxis Lab has added LoRa capability to the LSR-801L radar level sensor for future utilization with Pyxis LoRa embedded 4G Gateway technology. After the sensor with LoRa is powered-up, it will automatically register into the LoRa gateway within range allowing collection of operational parameters from the sensor, including level, volume, distance, settings etc. The LoRa gateway acts as a bridge between the sensor and the Internet or Controller, and it can communicate with many sensors at the same time. Pyxis Lab LoRa embedded 4G Gateway is currently in the final stages of development. Contact service@pyxis-lab.com to find out details of availability.

Sensor Maintenance and Precaution

For best performance, keep the antenna lens clean using a soft cloth or towel. Please note that in some applications, buildup on the antenna lens can affect the measurement results. If necessary, clean the antenna lens in as needed intervals.

Regulatory Appoval

FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  Caution: Any changes or modications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

RF Exposure Information
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment . This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.

ISED Statement
English: This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’ s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The digital apparatus complies with Canadian CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B).

This device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102 and compliance with RSS 102 RF exposure, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and compliance.

This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.

This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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Pyxis Lab, Inc.
1729 Majestic Dr. Suite 5
Lafayette, CO 80026 USA
www.pyxis-lab.com / service@pyxis- lab.com

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