PodView® Level Indicator LI40 Series Manual Flowline Inc. 10500 Humbolt Street Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Tel: (562) 598‐3015 Fax: (562) 431‐8507 www.flowline.
INTRODUCTION / TABLE OF CONTENTS Step One The general purpose indicator displays tank level or volume in engineering units with 1‐4 relay status indicators, and is compatible with any EchoPod level sensor that's been configured with WebCal 6 software and updated to V50 firmware or higher. Powered by EchoPod, the field mount indicator may be located up to 4.5m (15') from the sensor. PodView requires no programming.
SPECIFICATIONS / DIMENSIONS Display type: Step Two LCD, 6‐digit with 4 relay indicators Display units: Engineering units, liquid volume or height Display output: ‐9999.9 to 99999.9 Character height: 0.374" (9.5 mm) Decimal point: Fixed Dot indication: Relay status User interface: Three button Sensor input: (1) EchoPod® sensor Supply voltage: Provided by EchoPod® Operating temp.: F: ‐4° to 140° C: ‐20° to 60° Cable type: 4‐conductor, #22 AWG Cable length: 4' (1.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Step Three About this Manual: PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual includes information on the PodView® series level indicator from FLOWLINE, LI40 series. Please refer to the part number located on the switch label to verify the exact model configuration, which you have purchased. User’s Responsibility for Safety: FLOWLINE manufactures a broad range of level sensing technologies.
GETTING STARTED Step Four PodView® does not require any configuration. PodView® level indicator will automatically read the configuration of the attached EchoPod® and display the level per the sensor’s configuration. EchoPod® does require configuration with the WebCal® software (especially if the relay are to be used). For a copy of WebCal®, please go to http://www.flowline.com, click on WebCal® Software and select your language version.
WIRING Step Five Wiring PodView® to EchoPod®: PodView® and EchoPod® require a 12 to 28 VDC power supply to operate. The maximum cable distance between PodView® and EchoPod® is 15’ (4.5m). Follow the below steps to wire EchoPod® with EchoPod®: PodView® EchoPod® Wiring identical for all series of EchoPod®. Use only the Red, Black, Green and White wires. 1. Connect the Red and Black wires of both PodView® and EchoPod® to the 12‐28 VDC power supply. 2.
UNDERSTANDING PODVIEW® Step Six Level Height vs. Volume: The latest version of WebCal® (WebCal® 6.0) has a new feature which allows the sensor to be configured to read either the height of the liquid or the volume of the liquid. This selection is made under the Sensor Output Units selection of either Volume (volume of liquid) or Distance (height of liquid). See the chart below for the engineering unit options available for both Distance and Volume.
UNDERSTANDING PODVIEW® Step Six Linear vs. Non‐Linear: Two of the shapes (Vertical Cylinder Tank and Rectangular Tank) will always provide a linear output, regardless of selecting Distance or Volume. The remaining four shapes (Vertical Cylinder Tank with Cone Bottom, Horizontal Cylinder Tank with End Caps, Horizontal Cylinder Tank with Spherical End Caps and Spherical Tank) will have a linear output when Distance is selected, but will have a non‐linear output when volume is selected.
UNDERSTANDING PODVIEW® Step Six Example #2 (Current Output): in the illustrations below, the 4mA signal is set at 0” (0.0 gallons) and the 20 mA signal is set to 60” (600.0 gallons). In the Vertical Cylindrical Tank, 40” of liquid will output a current signal of 14.67mA. However, in the Horizontal Cylindrical Tank with End Caps, 50” of liquid will output a current signal of 15.41mA.
UNDERSTANDING PODVIEW® Step Six Relay Settings: PodView® not only displays the level reading of the EchoPod® (Height or Volume), but PodView® also allows you to adjust the settings for relays. PodView® will not allow changes to Sensor Height or Fill‐Height, just the relay settings. EchoPod® configured to read inches of liquid plus 4 EchoPod® configured to read inches of liquid plus duplex relays and high and low alarm relays. high alarm relays.
INSTALLATION Step Seven PodView® is designed for typical panel mount installations, either located within an instrument panel or through the wall of a NEMA box enclosure. Panel Mount: The maximum cable distance between PodView® and EchoPod® is 15’ (4.5m). Follow the below steps to install the indicator in a panel or NEMA box enclosure located near EchoPod®: 1. Drill (1) large 0.75” (19.1mm) diameter hole in the panel for the cable and nipple. 2. Drill (1) small 0.25” (6.4mm) diameter hole 0.83” (21.
GETTING AROUND PODVIEW® Step Eight PodView® features a 6‐digit display with relay indicators and a three‐button user interface. The indicator displays the measured value and relay status of the connected EchoPod® (if the sensor has relays and they are configured for use). Relay 1‐4 – Indicates when the sensor’s relay is energized. Note: Not all EchoPod® sensor models have relays. o If the EchoPod® does not have any relays, then the indicators will remain off.
GETTING AROUND PODVIEW® Step Eight Changing a Pump Set Point: EchoPod® sensor models with relays have (1‐4) channels. If after accessing the MENU, PUMP appears in the display, then at least (1) relay is configured for pump or valve control. Simplex pump control has (1) ON and (1) OFF setting. Duplex pump control (2‐pumps) has a third additional LAG setting. Note: Prior to making any changes, we recommend that you write down all existing set point values.
GETTING AROUND PODVIEW® Step Eight Changing an Alarm Set Point: EchoPod® sensor models with relays have (1‐4) channels. If after accessing the MENU, ALARMS appears in the display, then at least (1) relay is configured as an alarm. The Alarm settings may be in any combination of LOW and/or HIGH alarms (4‐HIGH, 1‐LOW & 3‐HIGH, 2‐LOW & 2‐HIGH, etc.). Note: Prior to making any changes, we recommend that you write down all existing set point values.
TROUBLESHOOTING Step Nine Display Descriptors: The following are the display’s operational descriptors, meaning and corrective action: WARMUP WARMUP is seen when power is first applied to the EchoPod® and PodView®. WARMUP indicates that the display is waiting for the EchoPod® to acquire and send a valid level reading. MENU Indicates the menu for configuration of relay set points. PUMP PUMP is the identifier for the relay set points affecting Pump or Valve operations.
WARRANTY, RETURNS AND LIMITAITONS Step Ten Warranty Flowline warrants to the original purchaser of its products that such products will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service in accordance with instructions furnished by Flowline for a period of two years from the date of manufacture of such products.
