F550 Ultrasonic Level Sensor Manual V2.4

Ultrasonic Level Sensor DF550 Datasheet
V2.4
Date 2016-01-11
Beijing Dinghengtai Technology Co., Ltd. Tel:86-10-64718863,64753700

http://www.dingtek.com E-mail: gps@dingtek.com
Room 908, Botai International Plaza A, Nanhudongyuan 122, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China 100102 Page 1
Change Notes
V 2.4 Adding action to prevent blind area; adding video link; adding tank height
configuration.

Index
1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................4
2 Specification........................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Mechanical Drawing...............................................................................................................................6
4 System Diagram......................................................................................................................................7
5 Test Report............................................................................................................................................ 8
5.1 Device.................................................................................................................................. 8
5.2 Data......................................................................................................................................8
5.3 Conclusion........................................................................................................................... 8
6 Interface Definition............................................................................................................................... 9
6.1 RS485/232 version.............................................................................................................. 9
6.2 0-3.3V version..................................................................................................................... 9
6.3 4-20mA version................................................................................................................... 9
6.4 Wireless version (Zigbee/Wifi/GPRS/3G)......................................................................... 9
7 Installation & Calibration..................................................................................................................... 10
7.1 Installation......................................................................................................................... 10
7.2 Calibration......................................................................................................................... 10
7.3 Cases.................................................................................................................................. 11
7.4 Blind Area Prevent............................................................................................................ 12
7.5 Tank Height Configuration................................................................................................13
8 Protocol (for RS232/485/wireless version).......................................................................................... 14
8.1 Communication Setting.....................................................................................................14
8.2 Request (from pc to sensor)...............................................................................................14
8.3 Reply (from sensor to pc)..................................................................................................14
8.4 Command list.....................................................................................................................15
9 Model Naming Rules............................................................................................................................16
10 Package............................................................................................................................................... 17
11 Video Link...........................................................................................................................................17

1 Overview
The F550 is one type of ultrasonic level sensor which measure the air height in the container directly and
calculate the level height based on the total height of the container. The resolution is 1mm or 0.1%FS (the
bigger value).
It is applicable for the close container or open container. Furthermore it can calculate the volume of the
container or the liquid. As with RS485, it is easy to integrate into the embedded system or SCADA.
In order to realize remote monitoring, there are wireless version for F550, including zigbee, Wifi, GPRS, 3G.
Furthermore, GPS module is one optional for the F550. As a result, F550 can be used as gps tracker also.

2 Specification
Measurement Range 20~ 12000mm (for different model)

2 meter version: 20cm.
Blind Area 5 meter version: 25cm.
12 meter version: 150cm.
Resolution 1mm or 0.1%FS, the bigger one
Power Supply 10-32V DC
Output Signal RS485, RS232, 0-3.3V, 4-20mA, TCP
Protocol Modbus RTU/ Dingtek /Customized
Operating
-20~70
Temperature
Storage Temperature -40 ~ 85
Shell Material Polyamide
Media Solid or liquid (except strong acid or strong base)
Protection Rank IP66
Mounting flange
LED Display Optional
Battery Optional
Wireless Optional for zigbee, wifi, GPRS, UMTS.
Standard version: 70mm(H)*72mm(W)*72mm(L) or wifi/GPRS/UMTS
Dimension
version: 115mm(H)*72mm(W)*72mm(L)

3 Mechanical Drawing
(Flange)

4 System Diagram

5 Test Report
5.1 Device
F550, zigbee module, water disk
5.2 Data
Ideal data Measured data 1 Measured data 2 unit cm
205.0 205.0 205.1

185.0 184.6 184.9
165.0 165.0 165.2
145.0 145.0 145.0
125.0 124.5 124.8
120.0 119.6 120.0
105.0 104.4 104.7
85.0 84.8 84.8
65.0 64.9 65.1
50.0 50.0 50.2
5.3 Conclusion
Resolution +-6mm, +-0.3%FS

Repeatability 4mm, +-0.2%FS
6 Interface Definition
6.1 RS485/232 version
Pin 1: Red Line: V+,

Pin 2: Blue Line: RS485 A+/ RS232 TX
Pin 3: Black Line: GND
Pin 4: Yellow Line: RS485 B-/ RS232 RX
6.2 0-3.3V version
Pin 1: Brown Line: V+,

Pin 2: Blue Line: 0-3.3V Output
(For example, 2 meter version, 2meter air height ---3.3volt, 1meter air height ---1.65v)
6.3 4-20mA version

Pin 2: Blue Line: 4-20mA output
(For example, 2 meter version, 2meter air height ---20mA, 1meter air height ---12mA)
6.4 Wireless version (Zigbee/Wifi/GPRS/3G)

Notes: If there is labels on sensor for pin definition, please act as the labels.

7 Installation & Calibration
After installation, the user should input the total height, tank type and other
parameter in order that the sensor can calculate the liquid height, volume and etc.
7.1 Installation
The ultrasonic transducer should be vertical (90 degree) to the liquid level.
The installation should not be near to the side to avoid the ultrasonic beam
contact with the side and echo back.
The ultrasonic transducer should be try to higher +20cm than the maximum liquid
level. (the 0-20cm is the blind area for the transducer).
7.2 Calibration
For 0-5V version, the user should measure the total height from the transducer to the
minimum level. And use this value to minus the air height value (calculate by the 0-5V
output according to the measurement range), then the liquid level is figured out.
For RS232/485 version, the user can directly configure the maximum height into the
sensor, and the sensor will output the liquid level based on this input value and the air
height. Of course, if not input maximum height, the air height is still output.
If user want to get the liter in the tank, user should create the table between height and
liter through adding fuel and measuring.

7.3 Cases

7.4 Blind Area Prevent
To prevent the blind area, recommend user to lift the sensor more higher than the
maximum level height plus the blind area. As a result, the liquid level is covered by the
measurement range of the sensor. For example, for the 2 meters version, the blind area is
20cm, so user should install the sensor more 20cm than the maximum liquid level. Of
course, if the tank top shell is already more 20cm than the liquid level, no need to lift any
more.
The user can use bolt or pipe to act as the frame to fix the sensor. Only if the pipe
diameter is bigger than the transducer diameter, then the result will not be effected by the
pipe. No need to consider of the ultrasonic beam interfere with the pipe side wall. Only
the interface which is vertical to the sensor head (horizontal to the sensor axle) will effect
the ultrasonic echo.
In part 7.3, there are installation demo photo.

7.5 Tank Height Configuration
Tank Heigh in F550 parameter Hf = Tank Height Real Hr + Lift Height Hl =Min Air
Height + Max Liquid Height= Max Air Height+ Min Liquid Hight
Example: Tank Height Real Hr = 450mm, Lift Height=250mm. Tank Height in F550
should be set as Hf=700mm. Sensor ID is 01.
Max liquid height=440mm, Min Liquid height = 0mm. Then liquid range is 0-440mm.
Air range is 260-700mm.
For RL command (Read Liquid Level), the sensor output is *RL0100001XX to
*RL01000440XX. XX is the checksum.
For RP command (Read Liquid Level Percent), the sensor output is *RP01000001XX to
*RP01000629XX. (440/700=62.9%).
For RA command (Read Air Level), the sensor output is *RA01000260XX to
*RA01000700XX.(260-700mm)
For 4-20mA, the sensor output is 4-14.1mA.
If the user input min Air Height in the F550 configuration, the RP output will cover the
0.1-100.0% as well as the 4-20ma.

8 Protocol (for RS232/485/wireless version)
8.1 Communication Setting
Baudrate 9600
databit 8
stopbit 1
checksum none
8.2 Request (from pc to sensor)
Section Header Command ID Content Checksum Tail

Bytes 1 2 2 0/6 2 2
$ (0x2
Content
4)
calculate sum
for reading, it from header to
in ascii,
in is 0. For content, get
Remark 01~FF, in 0x0D 0A
caption writing, it is low 8 bit,
caption
6 bytes. then change to
2 ascii
8.3 Reply (from sensor to pc)
Section Header Command ID Content Checksum Tail

Bytes 1 2 2 6 2 2
*
Content
(0x2A)
in replied value for calculate
in ascii,
caption, reading in mm or sum from 0x0D
Remark 01~FF, in
see above L. OKOKOK for header to 0A
caption
command successful content, get

list setting. NONONO low 8 bit,
for failed then change
setting to 2 ascii
8.4 Command list
Command list
RA Read Air Level
RL Read Liquid Level
RP Read Liquid Level Percent
SV Read Liquid Volume
SH Set container Height
SX Set X value
SY Set Y value
ST Set Container Type
SI Set ID
Notes: The protocol maybe update without notification. Please contact with us for the latest protocol.

9 Model Naming Rules

10 Package
11 Video Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lh4-vLcaTRM test on vibration platform with tank
to simulate moving tank.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQczHxn3r5k test with pipe in air to show no
effect of pipe interfere.


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Measurement Range 20~ 12000mm (for different model)

Beijing Dinghengtai Technology Co., Ltd. Tel:86-10-64718863,64753700

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F550, zigbee module, water disk

Ideal data Measured data 1 Measured data 2 unit cm

205.0 205.0 205.1

Resolution +-6mm, +-0.3%FS

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Pin 1: Red Line: V+,

6.2 0-3.3V version

Pin 1: Brown Line: V+,

6.3 4-20mA version

Pin 1: Red Line: V+,

6.4 Wireless version (Zigbee/Wifi/GPRS/3G)

Pin 1: Red Line: V+,

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8.2 Request (from pc to sensor)

Section Header Command ID Content Checksum Tail

8.3 Reply (from sensor to pc)

Section Header Command ID Content Checksum Tail

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8.4 Command list

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