5 select the operational mode of the controller, Output receptacle, 6 configure the interval setting (fill timer) – American Magnetics 185 & 186 Liquid Level Instruments (CE-Marked) User Manual

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Operation

Controller output modes

4.1.5

Select the operational mode of the controller output receptacle

The operation of the CONTROLLER OUTPUT receptacle of the

instrument is controlled by the fill toggle switch. Operation of the fill

toggle switch is as follows:

a. CLOSED (or OFF): With the instrument power on and the fill

switch in the CLOSED position, the instrument serves only as a

level monitor, giving a level reading on the digital display and

providing data via any analog or communication options

installed. All four setpoint LEDs (and associated J2 connector

relay contacts) operate normally, however, the controller output

receptacle on the rear panel will always be de-energized.

b. OPEN (or ON): With the fill switch in the OPEN position, the

rear panel CONTROLLER OUTPUT receptacle will become

energized, thereby initiating flow if the solenoid-operated fill

valve is properly connected. The FILL LED on the front panel

will light indicating the presence of power at the controller

output receptacle. The operator is solely responsible for
terminating the fill flow.

c. AUTO: With the fill switch in the AUTO position, the

instrument is capable of automatically initiating and

terminating liquid fill via the control valve, thereby

maintaining the level between the selected A and B setpoints. If

the liquid level falls below the B setpoint, the rear panel

CONTROLLER OUTPUT receptacle and front panel FILL LED

are energized. When the liquid level subsequently reaches or

exceeds the A setpoint, the controller output receptacle is de-

energized and the FILL LED is extinguished.

4.1.6

Configure the INTERVAL setting (fill timer) if desired

An INTERVAL time-out of up to 600 minutes is provided to alleviate the

possibility of liquid overflow. The time-out feature is enabled when the

instrument is operated in the AUTO mode with an INTERVAL setting > 0.

Once the liquid level falls below the B setpoint, an internal fill timer

(whose period is the INTERVAL setting) begins to count down. If the

liquid level does not reach the A setpoint before the timer expires, the

display will flash rapidly and power to the rear panel CONTROLLER

OUTPUT receptacle will be interrupted. To reset this function the fill

toggle switch must be momentarily placed in the ON position (to complete

the filling process manually) or power to the instrument must be

momentarily turned off.

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