Modbus Interface Manual 551700A
Modbus Interface Manual 551700A
Modbus Interface Manual 551700A
Table of contents
1. Contact information.....................................................................3
2. Terms and definitions..................................................................4
3. Introduction..................................................................................6
4. Safety instructions.......................................................................6
5. Quick start-up guide....................................................................6
5.1 Before you begin.................................................................... 6
5.2 Quick start-up procedure....................................................... 6
6. Modbus interface.........................................................................6
6.1 Modbus implementation........................................................ 6
6.2 Modbus function codes......................................................... 6
6.3 Device Modbus register maps................................................ 8
6.4 How units are used.............................................................. 11
6.5 Modbus register Map note references................................. 11
7. Formulas used in volume calculation.......................................13
8. Installing digital setup software...............................................14
9. Setting up and calibrating the Modbus Interface......................15
9.1 Data from Device tab............................................................ 15
9.2 Volume Calculations tab....................................................... 17
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1. Contact information
General General
Tel: +1-919-677-0100 Tel.: +81-42-775-3838
Fax: +1-919-677-2343 Fax: +81-42-775-5516
E-mail: info.us@mtssensors.com e-mail: info.jp@mtssensors.com
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D GOVU
‘Gross Observed Volume Ullage’ – the difference in volume between the
DDA working capacity of a tank and the total volume in the tank (Working
‘Direct Digital Access’ – The proprietary digital protocol developed by Capacity – GOVT).
MTS for use in intrinsically safe areas.
H
Density
Mass divided by the volume of an object at a specific temperature. The HART®
density value should be entered as lb / cu. ft.. A Bidirectional communication protocol that provides data access
between intelligent field instruments and host systems.
E
I
Explosionproof
Type of protection based on enclosure in which the parts which can Interface
ignite an explosive gas atmosphere are placed within, and which can Noun; The measurement of the level of one liquid when that liquid is
withstand the pressure developed during an internal explosion of an ex- below another liquid.
plosive mixture, and which prevents the transmission of the explosion
to the explosive gas atmosphere surrounding the enclosure. Interface
Adj.; The Software Graphical User Interface (GUI) that allows the user
F to access software protocols (HART, DDA, MODBUS).
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M Strap Table
A table of measurement correlating the height of a vessel to the volume
Mass that is contained at that height. The transmitter can contain up to 100
The property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational points.
field, calculated by density at the reference temperature multiplied by
the volume correction factor (Density * VCF). T
MODBUS TEC
A serial communications protocol published by Modicon in 1979 for use ‘Thermal Expansion Coefficient’ - a value correlating the change in tem-
with its programmable logic controllers (PLCs). It has become a de fac- perature for an object with the change in its volume. Allowable values
to standard communications protocol in industry, and is now the most are 270.0 to 930.0. TEC units are in 10 E-6/Deg F.
commonly available means of connecting industrial electronic devices.
Temperature Correction Method
N One of five product correction methods used to correct the product
volume in the tank due to changes in temperature from 60 °F including
NEMA Type 4X (6A, 6B, 6C, 6C Mod, and Custom Table.
A product Enclosure intended for indoor or outdoor use primarily to
provide a degree of protection against corrosion, windblown dust and V
rain, splashing water, and hose-directed water; and to be undamaged by
the formation of ice on the enclosure. They are not intended to provide Volume Calculation Mode
protection against conditions such as internal condensation or internal One of two methods use to calculate volume measurements from level
icing. measurements, including Sphere and Strap Table.
NPT VCF
U.S. standard defining tapered pipe threads used to join pipes and ‘Volume Correction Factor’ – A table of measurements correlating
fittings. temperature points with correction factors for the liquids expansion/
contraction. The transmitter can contain up to 50 points.
NSVP
‘Net Standard Volume of the Product’ – The temperature corrected W
volume for the product liquid in the tank, requires the transmitter to
be ordered with temperature measurement capabilities. The NSVP is Working Capacity
calculated by multiplying the volume of the product liquid by a volume The maximum volume of liquid that the user desires for their vessel to
correction factor based on temperature (GOVP * VCF). hold, typically 80% of the vessels maximum volume before overfill.
Reference Temperature
The temperature at which the density measurement is given, the allow-
able values are 32 °F to 150 °F (0 °C to 66 °C).
Specific Gravity
The density ratio of a liquid to the density of water at the same condi-
tions.
Sphere Radius
The internal radius of the sphere that contains the liquid, the value is
used to calculate the volume along with the Sphere Offset.
Sphere Offset
An offset value that accounts for additional volume in a sphere from
non-uniform sphere geometry, the value is used to calculate the volume
along with the Sphere Radius.
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Communication parameters:
5.2 Quick start-up procedure
1. Connect +24 Vdc to terminals. Modbus: 4800 BAUD or 9600 8, N, 1
2. Connect data lines to terminals. (Reference) Monitor: Modbus RTU Variable BAUD Rate 8, E, 1
3. Connect the PC (or other device) to data lines.
(If you are using a PC, use a RS-232 to RS-485 converter. See
Note above for more information.)
The following Modbus function codes are supported:
4. Turn on power to the transmitter.
Function 03 - Read Holding Registers
5. Start the Digital Setup Software. Click the ‘Data From Device’
Function 04 - Read Input Registers
tab. Click the ‘Device’ pull down menu (located in the upper right
Function 06 - Preset Single Register
corner of the window) to verify communications using factory
Function 08 - Diagnostics (Subfunction 00, Return Query Data)
default address ‘247 ’ for Modbus.
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6.3 Device Modbus register maps (continued) Modbus Data Data Note
Register Address Description Reference
Modbus Data Data Note ‡ denotes duplicate
Register Address Description Reference register
‡ denotes duplicate
30212 211 Temperature 4 High
register
30056 0055 Resets the EEPROM Word (x10000)
data to factory 30213 212 Temperature 4 Low
30057 0056 Resets the EEPROM Word (x10000)
data to defaults 30214 213 Temperature 5 High
30058 0057 Temperature sensor Word (x10000)
status high word 30215 214 Temperature 5 Low
30059 0058 Temperature sensor Word (x10000)
status low word 30216 215 Temperature 6 High
30060 - 0059 - Reserved 22, page 13 Word (x10000)
30099 0098 30217 216 Temperature 6 Low
30100 0099 Temperature Units 23, page 13 Word (x10000)
High 30218 217 Temperature 7 High
30101 0100 Temperature Units Word (x10000)
Low 30219 218 Temperature 7 Low
30102 0101 Density Units High 24, page 13 Word (x10000)
30103 0102 Density Units Low 30220 219 Temperature 8 High
Word (x10000)
30104 0103 Volume Units High 25, page 13
30221 220 Temperature 8 Low
30105 0104 Volume Units Low Word (x10000)
30106 0105 Length Units High 26, page 13 30222 221 Temperature 9 High
30107 0106 Length Units Low Word (x10000)
30108 0107 Mass Units High 27, page 13 30223 222 Temperature 9 Low
30109 0108 Mass Units Low Word (x10000)
30110 0109 Set New Device 28, page 13 30224 223 Temperature 10 High
Address Word (x10000)
30111 0110 Reboot the device 30225 224 Temperature 10 Low
Word (x10000)
30112- 0111-0108 Reserved 22, Page 13
30199 30226 225 Temperature 11 High
Word (x10000)
30200 199 Product Level High 2, Page 12
Word (x1000) ‡ 3, Page 12 30227 226 Temperature 11 Low
Word (x10000)
30201 200 Product Level Low
Word (x1000) ‡ 30228 227 Temperature 12 High
Word (x10000)
30202 201 Interface Level High
Word (x1000) ‡ 30229 228 Temperature 12 Low
Word (x10000)
30203 202 Interface Level Low
Word (x1000) ‡ 30230 229 Temperature Average 5, Page 12
High Word (x10000)
30204 203 Roof Level High Word Inactive
(x1000) ‡ 30231 230 Temperature Average
Low Word (x10000)
30205 204 Roof Level Low Word Inactive
(x1000) ‡ 30232 231 GOVP High Word ‡ 6, Page 12
30206 205 Temperature 1 High 4, Page 12 30233 232 GOVP Low Word ‡
Word (x10000) 30234 233 GOVI High Word ‡ 7, Page 12
30207 206 Temperature 1 Low 30235 234 GOVI Low Word ‡
Word (x10000) 30236 235 GOVT High Word ‡ 8, Page 12
30208 207 Temperature 2 High 30237 236 GOVT Low Word ‡
Word (x10000)
30238 237 GOVU High Word ‡ 9, Page 12
30209 208 Temperature 2 Low
Word (x10000) 30239 238 GOVU Low Word ‡
30210 209 Temperature 3 High 30240 239 NSVP High Word ‡ 10, Page 12
Word (x10000) 30241 240 NSVP Low Word ‡
30211 210 Temperature 3 Low 30242 241 MASS High Word ‡
Word (x10000)
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6.3 Device Modbus register maps (continued) Modbus Data Data Note
Register Address Description Reference
Modbus Data Data Note ‡ denotes duplicate
Register Address Description Reference register
‡ denotes duplicate
30267 266 Volume Calculation 21, page 13
register
Error Status ‡
30243 242 MASS Low Word ‡
30268 267 Temperature 13 High
30244 243 Temperature Cor- 11, Page 12 Word (x10000)
rection Method High
30269 268 Temperature 13 Low
Word ‡
Word (x10000)
30245 244 Temperature Cor-
30270 269 Temperature 14 High
rection Method Low
Word (x10000)
Word ‡
30271 270 Temperature 14 Low
30246 245 API Gravity High
Word (x10000)
Word (x100) ‡
30272 271 Temperature 15 High
30247 246 API Gravity Low Word
Word (x10000)
(x100) ‡
30273 272 Temperature 15 Low
30248 247 Working Capacity
Word (x10000)
High Word (x10) ‡
30274 273 Temperature 16 High
30249 248 Working Capacity
Word (x10000)
Low Word (x10) ‡
30275 274 Temperature 16 Low
30250 249 TEC High Word 12, Page 12
Word (x10000)
(x10000000) ‡
30276 275 Temperature 17 High
30251 250 TEC Low Word
Word (x10000)
(x10000000) ‡
30277 276 Temperature 17 Low
30252 251 Density High Word 13, Page 12
Word (x10000)
(x100) ‡
30278 277 Temperature 18 High
30253 252 Density Low Word
Word (x10000)
(x100) ‡
30279 278 Temperature 18 Low
30254 253 Reference Tempe- 14, Page 12
Word (x10000)
rature High Word
(x10) ‡ 30280 279 Temperature 19 High
Word (x10000)
30255 254 Reference Tempe-
rature Low Word 30281 280 Temperature 19 Low
(x10) ‡ Word (x10000)
30256 255 Volume Calculation 15, Page 12 30282 281 Temperature 20 High
Mode High Word ‡ Word (x10000)
30257 256 Volume Calculation 30283 282 Temperature 20 Low
Mode Low Word ‡ Word (x10000)
30258 257 Sphere Radius High 16, Page 12 30284 283 Temperature 21 High
Word (x10) ‡ Word (x10000)
30259 258 Sphere Radius Low 30285 284 Temperature 21 Low
Word (x10) ‡ Word (x10000)
30260 259 Sphere Offset High 17, Page 12 30286 285 Temperature 22 High
Word (x10) ‡ Word (x10000)
30261 260 Sphere Offset Low 30287 286 Temperature 22 Low
Word (x10) ‡ Word (x10000)
30262 261 Average Interval High 18, Page 12 30288 287 Temperature 23 High
Word ‡ Word (x10000)
30263 262 Average Interval Low 30289 288 Temperature 23 Low
Word ‡ Word (x10000)
30264 263 Alarm/Status High 19, Page 13 30290 289 Temperature 24 High 22, Page 12
Word ‡ Word (x10000)
30265 264 Alarm/Status Low 30291 290 Temperature 24 Low
Word ‡ Word (x10000)
30266 265 VCF Calculation Error 20, Page 13 30292 291 Temperature 25 High
Status ‡ Word (x10000)
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6.3 Device Modbus register maps (continued) Modbus Data Data Note
Register Address Description Reference
Modbus Data Data Note ‡ denotes duplicate
Register Address Description Reference register
‡ denotes duplicate 31124 1123 Temperature Average
register High Alarm Low
30293 292 Temperature 25 Low (x 100)
Word (x10000) 31125 1124 Temperature Average 37, Page 14
30294 293 Temperature 26 High Low Alarm High (x
Word (x10000) 100)
30295 294 Temperature 26 Low 31126 1125 Temperature Average
Word (x10000) Low Alarm Low
30300 299 Temperature Units 23, page 13 31127– 1126-7215 Reserved 22, Page 12
High ‡ 37216
30301 300 Temperature Units
Low ‡
30302 301 Density Units High ‡ 24, page 13
30303 302 Density Units Low ‡
30304 303 Volume Units High ‡ 25, page 13
30305 304 Volume Units Low ‡
30306 305 Length Units High ‡ 26, page 13
30307 306 Length Units Low ‡
30308 307 Mass Units High ‡ 27, Page 13
30309 308 Mass Units Low ‡
30310 309 Set New Device 28, page 13
Address ‡
30311- 310-1107 Reserved 22, Page 12
31108
31109 1108 Alarm Units High 29, Page 13
31110 1109 Alarm Units Low
31111 1110 Interface High Alarm 30, Page 14
High (x 100)
31112 1111 Interface High Alarm
Low (x 100)
31113 1112 Interface Low Alarm 31, Page 14
High (x 100)
31114 1113 Interface Low Alarm
Low (x 100)
31115 1114 Product High Alarm 32, Page 14
High (x 100)
31116 1115 Product High Alarm
Low (x 100)
31117 1116 Product Low Alarm 33, Page 14
High (x 100)
31118 1117 Product Low Alarm
Low (x 100)
31119 1118 Roof High Alarm High 34, Page 14
(x 100)
31120 1119 Roof High Alarm Low
(x 100)
31121 1120 Roof Low Alarm High 35, Page 14
(x 100)
31122 1121 Roof Low Alarm Low
(x 100)
31123 1122 Temperature Average 36, Page 14
High Alarm High
(x100)
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6.4 How units are used 10. NVSP = Net Standard Volume of Product
Registers that are read or preset are done so using the current unit
type’s programmed unit. 11. Temperature Correction Method
There are five methods to choose from:
For example: 1 = (6A) Heavy Oils
If the current unit type is ‘Length’ and you currently have selected ‘Feet’ 2 = (6B) Light Oils
as your unit, then the value returned will be in that unit. Make sure 3 = (6C) Chemicals
the value programmed is also done so using that unit. 4 = Chemicals with wider coefficients than 6C and a
movable reference temperature (6C Mod).
6.5 Modbus Register MAP Note references 5 = Custom Table.
1. All registers can be accessed using either Modbus Function
12. Thermal Expansion Coefficient (TEC)
03 (Read Holding Registers) or Modbus Function 04
Temperature correction method ‘6C’ uses the thermal expansion
(Read Input Registers). However, all registers are read-only in
coefficient of the product being measured to determine
this implementation.
the volume correction factor. Allowable values are 270.0 to
930.0. TEC Units are in 10E-6/Deg F.
For example:
Registers 30001 and 30002 (using Function 03) can also be
13. Density
read as registers 40001 and 40002 (using Function 04).
Temperature correction method ‘6C’ and ‘Custom Table’
requires you to enter the density (at the given reference
2. Pairs of registers identified as ‘High Word’ and ‘Low Word’
temperature) of the product being measured for the net mass
must be read together reading the ‘High Word” first.
calculation.
Both values need to be concatenated by the master to form a
32-bit unsigned ‘long word’ quantity.
14. Reference Temperature
This is the desired base temperature for the VCF calculation
For example:
when Temperature Correction Method ‘6C Mod’ is used.
Register 30001 (16-bit high word) = 0002H (Must be read
first) Register 30002 (16-bit low word) = 3F8CH
15. Volume Calculation Mode
Long word (32-bit) = 00023F8CH (decimal 147340)
This is the mode you wish the volume calculations to be
performed by:
Or:
1 = Use Strap Table
0 = Use Sphere Calculation
Register 30001 (high word) = 2
Register 30002 (low word) = 16268
16. Sphere Radius
Multiply register 30001 x 65536 : 2 x 65536 = 131072
The radius of the sphere when volume calculations are
Add result to register 30002 : 131072 + 16268 = 147340
performed (using the sphere calculation mode).
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6.6 Modbus Register MAP Note references (cont‘d.) 23. Temperature Units
The value for temperature units can be one of the following
19. Alarm/Status bit definitions: codes:
D1 Interface Alarm High 0 = Celsius
D2 Interface Alarm Low 1 = Fahrenheit
D3 Product Alarm High
D4 Product Alarm Low 24. Density Units High
D5 Roof Alarm High The value for density units can be one of the following codes:
D6 Roof Alarm Low 0 = Grams/Milliliters
D7 Average Temperature Alarm High 1 = Grams/Liter
D8 Average Temperature Alarm Low 2 = Kilograms/Cubic Meters
D9 Magnet Is Missing 3 = Kilograms/Liter
D10 Digital Temperature 0 Error 4 = Pounds/Cubic Inch
D11 Digital Temperature 1 Error 5 = Pounds/Cubic Foot
D12 Digital Temperature 2 Error 6 = Pounds/Gallon
D13 Digital Temperature 3 Error 7 = Tonnes/Cubic Meter
D14 Digital Temperature 4 Error 8 = Tons/Cubic Yard
D15 Digital Temperature Average Error
D16 – D32 Reserved 25. Volume Units
The value for volume units can be one of the following codes:
For each corresponding alarm bit: 0 = Liters
0 = ALARM OFF 1 = Cubic Millimeters
1 = ALARM ON 2 = Cubic Meters
Reserved bits will always be set to 0 (OFF). 3 = Cubic Inches
4 = Cubic Feet
20. Volume Correction Factor Calculation Error Status. 5 = Gallons
This value can only be read. If there is no error performing 6 = Barrels
the volume correction factor then the value is zero otherwise,
the value is a non-zero code and one of the following: 26. Length Units
1 = Invalid API value or invalid temperature input value for The value for length units can be one of the following codes:
6A or 6B VCF calculation. 0 = Millimeters
2 = Invalid API value or invalid temperature input range for 1 = Centimeters
6A VCF calculation. 2 = Meters
3 = Invalid API value or invalid temperature input range for 3 = Kilometers
6B VCF calculation. 4 = Inches
4 = Invalid API value or invalid temperature input value for 5 = Feet
6C VCF calculation. 6 = Yards
5 = Invalid API value or invalid temperature range for 6C
VCF calculation. 27. Mass Units
6 = Invalid API value or invalid temperature range for 6C The value for mass units can be one of the following codes:
Wide VCF calculation. 0 = Kilograms
7 = Invalid delta temperature for 6C VCF calculation. 1 = Grams
8 = Interpolation error, temperature value not found in the 2 = Ounces
table. 3 = Pounds
9 = Invalid or No VCF method selected. 4 = Tons
5 = Tonnes
21. Volume Calculation Error Status
This value can only be read. If there is no error performing the 28. Set New Device Address
volume calculations then the value is zero otherwise the value This register will program the new device address. Valid values
Is a non-zero code and one of the following: for Modbus are between: 1 – 247.
1 = Negative table entries are not allowed.
2 = Interpolation error, level value not found in the table. 29. Alarm Units
3 = Sphere Calculation error, level exceeds sphere This register programs the unit type for which you can
radius x 2. configure alarms. Product and Interface can be ‘Volume or
4 = Calculated a negative volume value. ‘Length’ unit type, however Roof can only be ‘Length’ unit
type.
22. Undefined or reserved registers within the register map will Valid Values are as follows:
return a maximum negative value (8000H, or 80000000H for 2 = Volume Units Type.
register pairs). Attempting to read registers outside the 3 = Length Units Type.
register map (35198 or higher) will cause a Modbus Exception
Error Code 02 (Illegal Data Value) to be returned.
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30. Interface High Alarm (see 4. VOLUME CORRECTION FACTOR) for details.
The value for which the Interface cannot be >=. Make sure the
value is programmed in the current Alarm Units type. 3. MASS = NSVP x DENSITY
(See Note 29) The mass of the product (MASS) is equal to the net standard
volume of the product (NSVP) multiplied by the density of the
31. Interface Low Alarm product (DENSITY) programmed by the user.
The value for which the Interface cannot be <=.
Make sure the value is programmed in the current Alarm Units 4. VOLUME CORRECTION FACTOR
type. (See Note 29) VCF = EXP {- A(T) X (t-T) x [1 +(0.8 x A(T) x (t-T))]}
36. Temperature Average Low Alarm This section includes all the constants used by the software to calculate
The value for which the Average Temperature cannot be <=. the volume correction factors and valid ranges for the API (density) and
temperature data.
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Valid temperature range Valid TEC ranges Perform the following steps to install the transmitter setup software to
0 to +300.0 °F 270.0 to 510.0 * 10E-6/ °F establish communications with the transmitter:
0 to +250.0 °F 510.5 to 530.0 * 10E-6/ °F
1. Install Setup Software from the CD that came with your transmitter
0 to +200.0 °F 530.5 to 930.0 * 10E-6/ °F
or go to www.mtssensors.com to download the latest version.
*For the transition group, A(T) = [K1 + K0 (DEN (T) x DEN (T))] 2. Connect transmitter to the RS-485 to RS-232 converter and attach
**TEC is the thermal expansion coefficient of the product being measured the converter to your PC. Some PC’s will require an additional Serial
to USB converter.
Table 4. 6C chemicals
3. Open the Software program.
4. Select COM Port. If you do not know which COM port to select,
right click My Computer and select Properties -> Hardware Tab ->
Device Manager -> Ports (COM & LPT) to view the list.
Valid temperature range Valid TEC ranges
5. Click the Device: pull-down window and select the ‘transmitter
0 to +300.0 °F 100.0 to 999.0 * 10E-6/ °F address’, the factory default for Modbus is 247.
*For the transition group, A(T) = [K1 + K0 (DEN (T) x DEN (T)) measured
Table 5. 6C MOD
Note:
Volumetric modes 6C MOD and CUST TAB are not intended for
custody transfer applications since they do not follow API standard
2540 exactly. The software for 6C MOD incorporates a moveable
temperature reference and allows for a wider range of TEC values.
8. Installing the digital setup software Figure 1. Data From Device tab window
Note:
You must use a RS-485 converter with ‘Send Data Control’ when
using the LP-Series Digital Setup software to ensure proper
operation.
Example: B & B Electronics 485BAT3 (815-433-5100 www.bb-elec.
com).
»» Units
»» Alarms
»» Offset
»» Address
»» Backup/Restore File
»» Adjust
»» COM Port
»» Continuous Update
»» Data Logging
Figure 3. Select Units window When you choose ‘Enter Level Offset’ from the ‘Offset Method:’ drop
down menu, you can adjust the offset where the transmitters zero point is
located. This adjustment will significantly shorten the span of the trans-
mitter or counter inactive zones. Adjust the value accordingly and click
Alarms
‘Send’. A confirmation popup window confirms the send is successful.
To set the Alarms, select the ‘Alarms’ button in the ‘Data From Device’
tab window. A high and low alarm is offered for the product, interface,
and average temperature and can be set to either length units or volume
units from the pull down menu (See Figure 17) . Each alarm needs to be
checked and entered before you click the ‘Send’ button. A confirmation
popup window confirms the send is successful.
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Address
To change the transmitter address, click the ‘Address’ button in the ‘Data
From Device’ tab window. In the ‘Change Address’ window, type the
‘New Address’ in the active field and click ‘Send’. A confirmation popup
window confirms the send is successful.
Adjust
To adjust the Gain, click the ‘Adjust’ button located in the ‘Data From
Device’ tab window. The ‘Modbus Adjust Gain’ window displays diffe-
rent parameter settings depending on the firmware of the transmitter.
Figure 7. Change Address window - New Address entry All transmitters will have the ability to adjust the ‘Gain’ from this menu.
Other transmitters will have the ability to adjust the gain, and display the
Backup / Restore File following; magnet blanking, delta, and blanking reference. None of these
parameters should be changed without MTS Technical Support and are
If your electronics requires a replacement or if your current settings need
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to be refreshed, it is recommended that you create a backup or restorati-
on file. To create a backup, click the ‘Backup/Restore’ button in the ‘Data
From Device’ tab window . In the ‘Backup and Restore Device Settings”
window, click the ‘Get Data From Sensor’ button and ‘Save Settings to
File’ button. When prompted, save the file to a designated place where
you can find it. To upload a file, click the ‘Read Settings from File’ button
and select your backup file. Click ‘Write Data to Sensor’. A confirmation
popup window confirms the upload is successful.
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Density
Entering a density is required when using Temperature Correction
Method ‘6C’ or ‘Custom Table’ for net mass calculations. The density
measurement should be entered as ‘LB/cu.ft’. at the given reference
temperature.
To view realtime data using the Setup Software interface, select the
‘Continuous Update’ box. The Interval may be changed to slow down
updates but is not necessary.
Data Logging
To download a transmitter data log, Click ‘Select File’ in the ‘Data From
Device’ tab window. Select an Excel file and check the ‘Log Data to File’
box to save your data.
Note:
As a first step always press the ‘Read’ button to determine the trans-
mitter’s current configuration. After editing any parameters always
press the ‘Write’ button to program the transmitter.
Correction Method
The correction method is selected by clicking the pull down menu and
selecting the appropriate correction method. Available selections include
6A (Heavy Oils), 6B (Light Oils), 6C (Chemical), 6C Mod, Custom Table,
and Disabled. If ‘Custom Table’ is chosen, you must click ‘Volume
Figure 11. Volume Correction Factor Table window
Correction Factor Table’ and enter the table.
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Working Capacity
In the working capacity field, enter the volume of safe fill level using
the same units defined in the strap table. to calculate Gross Observed
Volume Ullage (GOVU).
Average Readings
In the ‘Average Ratings’ pull-down menu, select from preset averaging
for the data being calculated. Selections are available from 5 to 60
seconds.
Strap Table
When selecting the ‘Use Strap Table’ volume calculation mode the user
must enter a strap table. The interface is capable of handling a 100 point
strap table. To enter a strap table click ‘Strap Table’ and click ‘Add’ to
start entering each volume and distance point. Once the strap table is
entered save a copy to your PC by clicking ‘Write to File.’ Before closing
the user must click ‘Send’ to send the strap table to the transmitter.
The Strap Table default password is ‘becareful’.
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