Manual
Rev. 3
iii
Table of Contents
1 Introduction .............................................................................. 1
1.1
Model 135/136 Features
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1
1.2
Model 135 Front Panel Layout
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3
1.3
Model 135 Rear Panel Layout
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4
1.4
Model 136 Front Panel Layout
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5
1.5
Model 136 Rear Panel Layout
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6
1.6
Model 135/136 Specifications @ 25
°
C
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7
2 Installation ................................................................................ 9
2.1
Unpacking the Instrument
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9
2.2
Rack Mounting the Instrument
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10
2.3
Preparing the Sensor for Connection
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10
2.4
Installing the Optional Solenoid-Operated Fill Valve
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12
2.5
Connecting any Communications Option
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12
2.6
Connecting the Instrument to Power
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13
3 Operation................................................................................ 15
3.1
Sensor-Burnout Protection Mode
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15
3.2
Normal Operational Mode
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15
3.2.1
Turn on the power
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15
3.2.2
Configure the active length setting
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16
3.2.3
Configure the HI SETPOINT and the
LO SETPOINT
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16
3.2.4
Configure the A SETPOINT and the B SETPOINT
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17
3.2.5
Select the operational mode of the controller
output receptacle
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18
3.2.6
Configure the sample time interval setting
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19
3.2.7
Select either continuous or sampled update
configuration
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19
3.2.8
Select the appropriate units display option
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19
3.2.9
Connect the optional analog output signal
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19
3.3
Dirty Sensor Operational Mode
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20
4 Remote Interface Reference.................................................. 21
4.1
Serial Communication/Data Logger Option
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21
4.1.1
Serial port connector and cabling
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21
4.1.2
Command/return termination characters
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21
4.1.3
Serial Communication DIP Switch Settings
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22
4.1.4
Serial Command Set Reference
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24