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Sensor Setup
Section 4
Sensor Setup
4.1 Downlook Ultrasonic Sensor
4.1.1 Downlook Ultrasonic Sensor Connection
The downlook ultrasonic sensor connection is located on the back side of the 
refrigerated cabinet. The gray rectangular box houses the ultrasonic module 
and the transducer connector labeled ULTRASONIC. The connector is keyed 
and can only be inserted in the proper orientation (key up). 
4.1.2 Downlook Ultrasonic Sensor Programming
The downlook ultrasonic sensor does not require specific programming, 
unless more than one sensor option is connected to the sampler. When more 
than one sensor option is connected to the sampler:
1.
From the Main Menu, select 
OPTIONS>LEVEL SENSOR.
2.
Select Ultra-Sonic using the 
CHANGE CHOICE
 key. Press 
ACCEPT
.
4.1.3 Downlook Ultrasonic Sensor Calibration
Calibrate the current water level via one of two methods; Liquid Depth or 
Sensor Height. An Invisible Range can also be set which allows the 
transducer to ignore reflections from obstructions between the sensor and the 
water surface, such as ladder rungs, channel side walls, etc. Each method 
has its own advantages and disadvantages; selecting the proper method will 
depend upon the site conditions. Calibrate the ultrasonic sensor each time the 
sensor is installed at a new site. 
4.1.3.1 Liquid Depth
This method requires the level or depth of liquid in the channel that is 
contributing to flow. In a round pipe, the entire depth typically contributes to 
flow. In a weir, only the depth that is flow over the weir plate contributes to 
flow. Level Depth calibration is primarily used when:
Access is available to the primary device for a physical measurement of 
the liquid depth, and
When water is flowing during installation (channel is not dry).
Note: Always re-check the 
Level Adjust when re-installing the 
flow meter.
1.
From the Main Menu, select 
OPTIONS>ADVANCED 
OPTIONS>CALIBRATION>ULTRASONIC SENSOR.
2.
Select Calibrate U-Sonic using the 
UP
 and 
DOWN
 keys. Press 
SELECT
.
3.
Select Standard as the type of Ultrasonic Transducer using the 
CHANGE 
CHOICE 
key. Press 
ACCEPT
 to continue.
Temperature Time Constant
The speed of sound in air varies with the temperature of the air. The ultrasonic 
sensor is equipped with temperature compensation to help eliminate the 
effect of temperature variation under normal site conditions. The transducer 
must be equal to the ambient air temperature at the site prior to calibration for 
optimum results. The manufacturer recommends that sensors be shielded 
from direct sunlight for this reason.