Tekelek Ultrasonic 4G NB-IoT/CAT-M1 Sensor Installation Guide

**Tekelek Ultrasonic 4G NB-IoT/CAT-M1 Sensor Installation Guide

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Thank you for purchasing the Tekelek Ultrasonic 4G NB-IoT/CAT-M1 sensor which uses ultrasonic technology to measure the liquid level of your tank and then communicates this data to a remote server.

SIM Card and Configuration. The Ultrasonic 4G NB-IoT/CAT-M1 sensor works in conjunction with a remote server and before installation the unit must be fitted with a suitable SIM card and be correctly configured for the location in which it is intended to operate.

*Use only for intended purposes. Do not alter or modify the equipment.

STEP 1: Activation

• To activate the sensor, hold the supplied magnet to the hot spot which can be found directly below the LED.
  

• As the magnet is held to the hot spot, the LED will first flash Green then flash Red, after this the Red LED will light continuously, remove magnet from hot spot once this has been achieved.

• A series of beeps will be heard while this Red LED remains illuminated. This indicates the IoT Modem is registering onto the cellular network.

• Upon successful registration to the network the sensor will attempt to initiate a GPRS connection to the server. This is indicated by higher pitched beeping and LED is illuminated RED.

• The successful connection to the server is indicated by High /Low / high tone beeps as data is exchanged with the remote server, as a join request is processed. If all well, the server will send an Activation command.

• Successful activation is indicated by the LED turning green, and a double beep pattern.

• The Ultrasonic 4G NB-IoT/CAT-M1 sensor will now begin measuring the tank liquid level and uploading the reading according to the preprogrammed schedule.

• If the sensor is installed according to Waveguide mode, then the Server administrator must be informed, to change the setting to suit that mode.

• It is recommended to Contact the server administrator to verify that the sensor readings are received on the server, and that the readings are good before leaving the installation site.

LED Pattern:

the hot spot the LED will briefly indicate Green followed briefly by Red and then off.
Red LED – On continuous| Modem Busy: Registering on Network and sending data
Green LED – On continuous| Activated: Server has responded and Activated the unit.

Beep Pattern:

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STEP 2: Installation

The Ultrasonic NB-IoT/CAT-M1 sensor works in conjunction with a remote server and before installation must first be registered to this. Access to the backend server is required to verify that the unit has correctly joined the network.

The following outlines the sensor mounting options.

• The sensor must sit in a vertical position on top of the tank and be fitted such that the sensor has a clear path to the tank contents. Position it so that there are no internal obstructions that  may interfere with the ultrasonic signal.

  • INSERTING A TUBE OR ANY OTHER SHARP OR ROUGH EDGE
    

  • THE ULTRASONIC SIGNAL ENCOUNTERS AN OBSTACLE IN THE TANK
    

  • TRY TO MOUNT SENDER AS VERTICAL AS POSSIBLE.

• If obstacles cannot be avoided, then a waveguide may be required. Please refer to Appendix 2 for further details.

• Locate a suitably positioned threaded opening on the top of the tank to hold the sensor.

  • The sensor will fit directly into threaded 1 ¼”, 1 ½” or 2” BSP (British Standard Pipe) existing tank connections.
  • Ensure that the gasket is placed, and that the sensor is screwed correctly into the tank.

• For tanks that do not contain a suitably positioned threaded opening on the top of the tank to hold the sensor, please refer to Appendix 1.
  

Appendix 1: Drilling Procedure

• Choose a flat spot on the top of the tank.
• Use a 45.5mm tapping drill to drill a 1 ½” BSP hole on the surface of the tank.
• Place the foam gasket over the hole followed by the mounting adaptor.
• Tighten on to tank with 2 stainless steel self-tapping, counter sunk screws, supplied. Do not over tighten!
• Screw the sensor into the adaptor. Ensure that the sensor is vertical on the tank and screwed correctly into the base and that the threads have not crossed, to give a secure seal.
  

Appendix 2: Waveguide

Note: The default sensor configuration is non-waveguide mode and the measurements will be inaccurate unless a waveguide configuration mode is used.

• Source a suitable pipe to act as the waveguide. This pipe should conform the dimensions in the figure below in order to fit the sensor. The recommended pipe material is PVC (domestic waste pipe is often used). Other materials are possible but should be checked for chemical resistance to fuel oil.

• Cross-section of waveguide pipe assembly:
  

• The pipe should be cleanly cut to length. The length required should be measured from the top of the tank (where the sensor is to be mounted) to that of the fuel outlet point (as shown).

Note: The bottom of the pipe should be a minimum of 5cm from the base (floor) of the tank to prevent it from touching in the case of tank dimensional changes due to temperature etc.

• The waveguide pipe should be securely attached via the two grub screws and hand tightened with an M1.5 Allen key (Note: overtightening the grub screws can damage the plastic). Care should be taken to keep the sensor and pipe vertically aligned and supported, while fitting during the installation.
  
  Note: Depending on the weight, length and surface finish of the pipe, it may be necessary to glue it into position. In this case a hole should be drilled near the top of the waveguide pipe, just below the adapter, to ensure that any trapped air can exit.

• Insert the correctly sized rubber seal ring, as required for the tank opening (supplied), and position it on the face of the adapter that is screwed onto the top of the tank.

• Insert the whole assembly carefully into the tank, taking care not to loosen the pipe, and fit into position. Hand tighten the assembly until the rubber seal locks into position.

For more information on the Tekelek Ultrasonic 4G NB-IoT/CAT M1 sensor please visit our website www.tekelek.ie where a link to our YouTube page can also be found.

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References

• Tekelek | Tank Level Monitoring, Engineering, Design, Liquid
• Tekelek | Tank Level Monitoring, Engineering, Design, Liquid

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