Ott Hydromet RLS253 Radar Level Sensor User Manual Layout Bedienungsanleitung

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Operating instructions
Radar Level Sensor
OTT RLS
.109.001.9.2
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These Operating Instructions, version 01-0?18 describe the OTT RLS firmware
version V ?.00.0 used in equipment manufactured as of ((month)) 2018. They are
only valid for OTT RLS radar sensors with the order number 63.109.001.9.2!
Please note: When you want to swap an existing OTT RLS manufactured
before July 2009 for a new unit, the datalogger configuration should be checked
and modified as applicable. In such a case, please contact OTT HydroService.
We reserve the right to make technical changes and improvements without notice.
Table of contents
1 Scope of supply
2 Order numbers
3 Basic safety information
4 Introduction
5 Installing the OTT RLS
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
Criteria for selecting a suitable mounting location
Notes on power supply
Suitable cable types when using the RS-485 interface
Mounting the OTT RLS
Connecting the OTT RLS to any datalogger using an SDI-12 interface
Connecting the OTT RLS to any datalogger using a 4 … 20 mA interface
Determining the maximum load resistance at the 4 … 20 mA interface
Notes on using the 4 … 20 mA interface
Note on using the RS-485 interface
6 SDI-12 commands and responses
6.1 Standard commands
6.2 Advanced SDI-12 commands
11
12
12
13
13
14
14
15
7 Carrying out maintenance work
20
8 Repair
20
9 Troubleshooting
21
10 Note about the disposal of old units
22
11 Technical Data
23
Annex A – Connecting the OTT RLS via SDI-12 or RS-485 interface
to OTT netDL or OTT DuoSens
25
Annex B – Connecting the OTT RLS via 4 … 20 mA interface
to OTT netDL or OTT DuoSens
28
Annex C – Dimensions of wall bracket/position of fixing bores
30
Annex D – Radio Approval USA: Grant of Equipment Authorization
31
Annex E – Note on the declaration of Conformity
31
Annex F – Declaration concerning to the health ot the user
31
1 Scope of supply
 OTT RLS
– 1 Radar sensor OTT RLS, two part swivel mount
(consisting of device and wall brackets with 4 M8 Allen bolts)
with SDI-12-, RS-485- and 4 … 20 mA interface
– 1 Installation kit (4 x wood screws 6 x 40 mm; 4 x plastic plugs S8)
– 1 Double open-ended wrenches size 10 x 13
– 1 Operating instructions
– 1 Factory acceptance test certificate (FAT)
2 Order numbers
 OTT RLS
Radar sensor OTT RLS
63.109.001.9.2
 Accessories
Connection cable
– twisted-pair design
– PVC, black
– 2 x 2 x 0,5 mm2
AWG 20
97.000.039.9.5
Connection cable
– twisted-pair design
– PVC, black
– 2 x 2 x 0,75 mm2
AWG 19
97.000.040.9.5
OTT RLS bridge mounting
– Mounting aid for attaching the OTT RLS to a bridge
– For side mounting
– Height according to customer requirements
– Distance to bridge according to customer requirements
– Including angle bracket for attachment from above
63.105.025.3.2
OTT USB/SDI-12 Interface
– For temporarily connecting OTT sensors to a PC with
SDI-12 or RS-485 interface
– Including 1 USB connection cable. USB connector
type A to USB type B; 3 m
65.050.001.9.2
3 Basic safety information
 Read these operating instructions before using the OTT RLS for the first time!
Make yourself completely familiar with the installation and operation of the
OTT RLS! Retain these operating instructions for later reference.
 The OTT RLS is used for contactless level measurement of surface waters. Only
use the OTT RLS in the manner described in these operating instructions! For
further information ➝ see Chapter 4, Introduction.
 Note all the detailed safety information given within the individual work steps.
All safety information in these operating instructions are identified with the
warning symbol shown here.
 Never use the OTT RLS in areas where there is a danger of explosion. For
further information ➝ see Chapter 5, Installing the OTT RLS.
 Note that the electric installation of the OTT RLS may only be done by a
professional. For further information ➝ see Chapter 5, Installing the OTT RLS.
 Protect the power supply connection with a fuse (2.5 ampere, blowing speed:
fast). For further information ➝ see Chapter 5, Installing the OTT RLS.
 It is essential to comply with the electrical, mechanical and climatic specifications
given in the Technical Data section. For further information ➝ see Chapter 11,
Technical data.
 Do not make any changes or retrofits to the OTT RLS. If changes or retrofits are
made, all guarantee claims are voided. Furthermore, the radio approval required
for its operation is void!
 Have a faulty OTT RLS inspected and repaired by our repair center. Never
make any repairs yourself under any circumstances. For further information
➝ see Chapter 8, Repair.
 Dispose of the OTT RLS properly after taking out of service. Never put the
OTT RLS into the normal household waste. For further information ➝ see
Chapter 10, Note about the disposal of old units.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Approval
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
The power listed is EIRP measured in 50 MHz bandwidth. This device must be
installed and maintained to ensure a vertically downward orientation of the transmit antenna's main beam. This device may only operate at fixed locations and
may not operate while being moved, or while inside a moving container. Handheld applications are prohibited.
4 Introduction
The OTT RLS radar sensor is used for contactless measurement of the levels of
surface water.
Operation of the OTT RLS is based on pulse radar technology. The transmitting
antenna emits short radar pulses on 25.3 GHz. The separate receiver antenna
receives the pulses reflected from the water and uses them to determine the distance between sensor and water surface: the time taken by the radar pulses from
transmission to reception is proportional to the distance between sensor and water
surface. The actual water level of the waterway is then calculated automatically, if
required, by the radar sensor. To do this, on initial startup there is the possibility
of inputting the relevant measurement mode and a reference value.
Three standardized electrical interfaces are available for connecting the OTT RLS
to a datalogger or peripheral devices: 4 … 20 mA, SDI-12 and RS-485 (SDI-12
protocol).
The radar sensor can be configured via the SDI-12 transparent mode of a datalogger or via the OTT USB/SDI-12 interface (accessory - SDI-12/RS-485 interface). When using the 4 … 20 mA interface, it is possible to scale the measurement output to a smaller measuring range.
The transmission antenna has a beam width of approx. 12 °. The resulting sensor
beam can be seen in the depiction in Figures 2 and 3 and the table in Chapter 5.1.
The OTT RLS includes a swivel mount that allows the sensor housing to be mounted parallel (longitudinal and lateral axis) with the water surface, even when the
sensor is mounted on a slanted surface. A waterproof terminal area can be found
under a removable screw cover for attaching the sensor cable.
Fig. 1: Overview of radar sensor OTT RLS.
Swivel
mount
Removable
screw cover
Cover for transmission and
receiving antenna (radom)
If the RS-485 interface is used, the length of cable between radar sensor and datalogger can amount up to 1000 meters · 3,300 ft. Using the SDI-12 interface, the
maximum length of cable is 100 m · 330 ft.
Provided that the unit has been mounted correctly according to the operating
instructions, the complete radar sensor is flood proof with IP 67 rating (diving
bell principle).
Fig. 2: Application example 1:
Mounting the OTT RLS on a bridge.
The projection of the sensor beam onto
the water surface is virtually round.
OTT RLS
Distance
Sensor beam
Fig. 3: Application example 2:
Mounting the OTT RLS on an
auxiliary construction, e.g. metal
stand with mounting plate.
OTT RLS
Distance
Sensor beam
Note: The OTT RLS described in these operating instructions (order number
63.109.001.9.2) has been developed, tested and approved based on European
and US Codes and Standards. Different device versions for different geographical
locations – as available with the predecessor device – lapse without substitution.
5 Installing the OTT RLS
WARNING
Danger of explosion due to spark formation and electrostatic
discharge
The use of the OTT RLS in explosive atmospheres can lead to the danger of ignition
of this atmosphere. An explosion resulting from this involves the risk of very severe
material and personal damage.
 Never operate the OTT RLS in explosive areas (e. g. in sewers). The OTT RLS
is not equipped with EX-protection (EXplosion protection)
Caution:
 The electrical installation of the OTT RLS may only be undertaken by qualified
persons (e.g. a specially trained electrician)!
 Never operate several radar sensors (OTT RLS, third-party products) at one
measuring site at the same time! Simultaneous operation leads to inaccurate
measurements or measurement errors. If necessary, synchronise the sample
intervals of the radar sensors to each other. (OTT RLS measuring time: approx.
20 seconds).
5.1 Criteria for selecting a suitable mounting location
 Possible mounting locations are, for example, bridges and auxiliary con-
structions directly above the waterway section to be measured.
 The minimum distance between lower edge of the sensor and water surface must
be 0.4 m · 1.3 ft (dead area in which no useable measurement is possible).
 Select a mounting point high enough so that measurement is possible even with
high water levels.
 The mounting point must be steady. Vibrations and movement of the mounting
point must be avoided. Bridges are affected by movements of several centimeters as a result of load changes and temperature movements. If pillars are
available, the sensor can be mounted to a stable positioned pillar with a suitable spacer.
The water surface must be as smooth as possible in the area of the sensor
beam. Avoid turbulent areas, areas where foam is created, surge areas and
waterway sections where obstructions or bridge piers cause changes in the
water level. The measurement result cannot be used if there is ice or snow on
the water surface!
Choose a mounting location that does not become dry at low water levels.
Stations subject to very rapid changes in water level are not suitable. The
OTT RLS averages its measurement result over a measuring time of approx.
20 seconds.
The area within the sensor beam (see Figures 2 and 3) must be completely free
of obstructions. Table for approximating the size of the sensor beam:
Distance
OTT RLS –
water surface
5m
10 m
15 m
20 m
25 m
30 m
35 m
16.5 ft
33.0 ft
49.0 ft
66.0 ft
82.0 ft
98.0 ft
115.0 ft
Diameter
sensor beam
1.06
2.12
3.19
4.25
5.31
6.38
7.44
3.5 ft
7.0 ft
10.5 ft
14.0 ft
17.5 ft
21.0 ft
24.5 ft
The diameters given are minimum sizes. Where possible, select an area free of
obstruction that is clearly larger.
 Avoid large metal surfaces near the sensor beam (reflections from these surfaces
can distort the measurement result).
 The climate specifications in the technical data must be kept to at the mounting
location.
 Stilling wells are unsuitable as a mounting location.
 The OTT RLS cannot be used to measure wave height.
5.2 Notes on power supply
The OTT RLS requires a power supply of 5.4 … 28 V direct current of type
12/24 V DC (e. g. a battery or mains connection with galvanically isolated low
safety voltage).
The OTT RLS is immediately ready for operation after connecting the power supply.
Warning:
 Secure the power supply cable (terminal 1 of the screw terminal strip) with a
fuse (2.5 ampere, reaction time: fast)!
 When using solar panels, we recommend the use of an overvoltage protection
device.
5.3 Suitable cable types when using the RS-485 interface
The maximum length of the connecting cable is 1,000 m · 3,300 ft. Recommended
cable type: Twisted-pair cable; unshielded (alternatively: shielded). The wires
intended for the power supply can be twisted pair, but do not have to be.
Types of OTT cable which can be used (see accessories)
 up to 500 m · 1,650 ft length of connecting cable: 2 x 2 x 0,5 mm2;
approx. AWG 20 (flexible wires)
 500 to 1000 m · 1,650 to 3,300 ft length of connecting cable:
2 x 2 x 0,75 mm2; AWG 19 (flexible wires)
5.4 Mounting the OTT RLS
Warning: Ensure no moisture enters the connection area when the screw cover
is open! If the connection area gets moist there is increased danger of corrosion of
the electric contacts.
Assembling the swivel mount (see also Annex C)
Mounting surface: concrete or masonry
 Make four holes (Ø 8 mm · 5/16" / 43 mm · 1.7 ft deep) using a hammer
drill (use wall bracket as a template).
 Insert the four plastic plugs supplied into the holes.
 Attach the wall bracket using the four wood screws supplied.
 Insert housing bracket (without sensor) into wall bracket and lightly tighten the
hex bolts A (see fig. 5).
Mounting surface: auxiliary construction, e. g. metal stand with mounting plate
 Drill four holes (Ø 7 mm · 9/32") in the mounting plate (use wall bracket as a
template).
 Attach the wall bracket e. g. using four hex bolts (M6) and nuts.
 Insert housing bracket (without sensor) into wall bracket and lightly tighten the
hex bolts A (see fig. 5).
Preparing the cable gland
 With a cable diameter of 7.0 … 11.0 mm, remove inlet: Insert screwdriver
vertically into the seam and lever out the inlet. See Figure 4.
 Insert the connecting cable.
Mounting the radar sensor
 Remove screw cover.
 Insert connecting cable from OTT RLS to datalogger through cable gland.
 Remove insulation from connecting cable.
 With flexible wires: put end caps on the wires.
 Connect the connecting cable to the terminal block. Take note of Chapters 5.5
and 5.6 and Appendices A and B. If required, the terminal strip can be pulled
out for connecting.
 Retighten connecting cable as necessary.
 Tighten the tightening nut of the cable gland (torque for tightening nut: 6 Nm).
 Screw on the screw cover and tighten firmly by hand.
 Insert sensor into housing bracket and lightly tighten the hex bolts B (see fig. 5).
 Align the housing parallel (longitudinal and lateral axis) with the water surface
using a bubble level.
 Tighten the hex bolts B (housing shell) carefully (see fig. 5).
 Tighten the hex bolts A (wall/housing brackets) carefully (see fig. 5).
 Check alignment of the OTT RLS once more.
Fig. 4: OTT RLS – connection area.
Clamping range of the cable gland:
with inlet ➝ 4.0 to 7.0 mm
without inlet ➝ 7.0 to 11.0 mm
Screw
terminal strip
Sensor
Tightening nut
Cable gland
Connecting
cable
Removable
screw cover
Cable gland
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4 … 20 mA –
SDI-12 DATA
GND
4 … 20 mA +
RS-485 B *
+9.6 … 28 V
RS-485 A *
Inlet
Screw terminal strip
(pulled out)
* SDI-12 protocol via physical
RS-485 interface (for connecting to
OTT DuoSens and OTT netDL)
Warning: The alignment of the sensor parallel to the water surface must be
carried out as accurately as possible!
➝ Deviation from the parallel alignment leads to a linearity error.
Fig. 5: OTT RLS – rotation
range of swivel mount.
Wall
bracket
Hex
bolt A
Housing bracket
Hex bolt B
max. ±15 °
max. ±90 °
5.5 Connecting the OTT RLS to any datalogger using an SDI-12
interface
 Connect the OTT RLS to an SDI-12 input of the datalogger. Follow the datalogger handbook as you do this. Refer to Figure 6 for the connection assignments
of the OTT RLS. The maximum length of the connecting cable is 100 m · 330 ft.
Recommended wire cross-section: 0.5 mm2 · AWG 20. With separate voltage
supply and point-to-point connection (no SDI-12 bus operation) a cable length
of up to 300 m · 985 ft is possible.
Fig. 6: Connecting the OTT RLS to any
datalogger using an SDI-12 interface.
(Standard SDI-12 wiring via
three-wire connecting cable).
GND
+12 V
SDI-12 DATA
OTT RLS
You will find the SDI-12 commands for the OTT RLS in Chapter 6, SDI-12 commands and responses.
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5.6 Connecting the OTT RLS to any datalogger using
a 4 … 20 mA interface
 Connect the OTT RLS to a 4 … 20 mA input of the datalogger. Follow the datalogger handbook when doing this. Refer to Figure 7 for the connection assignments of the OTT RLS. The maximum connecting cable length/recommended
wire cross-section: depending on the amount of voltage supply and the size of
the burden (load resistor). Please note that the ohmic resistance of the connecting cable together with the eventually existing burden do not exceed the max.
allowed load resistance (see Chapter 5.7)!
Caution: the 4 … 20 mA interface of the OTT RLS is passive. If needed the supply for the current loop must be injected by wire-linking the supply voltage. For
this case the minimum supply voltage is 9.6 Volt.
Tipp: To connect the OTT RLS using the 4 … 20 mA interface, a 4-wire cable is
required. If the OTT RLS is also to be configurable via SDI-12 commands, ➝ use
5-wire (cable length up to 100 m) or 6-wire cable (cable length up to 1000 m).
Fig. 7: Examples for connecting the
OTT RLS to any datalogger via the
4 … 20 mA interface.
OTT RLS
OTT RLS
GND
4 … 20 mA –
4 … 20 mA +
+9.6 … 28 V
GND
4 … 20 mA –
+5.4 … 28 V
Right: supplying the loop current to the
OTT RLS supply voltage using wire bridges.
4 … 20 mA +
Left: supplying the loop
current from the datalogger.
5.7 Determining the maximum load resistance at the 4 … 20 mA
interface
The load resistance (burden + ohmic resistance of the connection cable) connected
to the OTT RLS must not exceed a specific maximum value. This value depends on
the level of the supply voltage of the OTT RLS. If the load resistance is greater, the
output current can no longer be evaluated. Smaller load resistances are allowed.
 Read off the maximum load resistance for your power supply from the following diagram.
Example: Power supply 18 volt ➝ max. load resistance 450 ohm.
The OTT RLS delivers an output current corresponding to the measured value
for a load resistance of up to 450 ohm.
 Dimension the connected electrical circuit accordingly. Check the input resistance of the connected peripheral device for this purpose.
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Figure 8: Diagram to determine
the maximum load resistance as
a function of the power supply.
Ω
Minimum power supply: 9.6 V
Maximum power supply: 28 V
1000
Resistor tolerance: 0.1 %/15 ppm
(burden = load resistor).
900
800
700
600
500
Example
400
300
200
100
10
15
20
25
30
5.8 Notes on using the 4 … 20 mA interface
 Switching behaviour of the 4 … 20 mA interface
After switching on the supply voltage, it takes approx. 20 seconds until the
loop current takes on a value proportional to the water level. (In the first
20 seconds, the loop current is between 3 and 4 mA.) Afterwards, the radar
sensor updates the loop current every 20 seconds.
 In case of failure, the loop current is also between 3 or 4 mA. For more information, please refer to Chapter 9, "Interface Status Messages/Output".
 Caution: The 4 … 20 mA interface cannot be used parallel to the SDI-12 or
RS-485 interfaces. (Exception: temporary configuration of the OTT RLS with
SDI-12 commands.)
5.9 Note on using the RS-485 interface
The RS-485 interface is designed and tested to be used with the OTT dataloggers.
In such a case, the transmission protocol used within the physical RS-485 interfae
is the SDI-12 protocol. Conntecting the OTT RLS to OTT netDL/OTT DuoSens using
the RS45 interface: ➝ refer to Appendix A, option B.
OTT will not provide any performance guarantee when you use the RS-485 interface to connect the OTT RLS unit to a third-party datalogger!
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6 SDI-12 commands and responses
6.1 Standard commands
All SDI-12 standard commands (SDI-12 version 1.1) are implemented in the OTT RLS: The following SDI-12 standard commands are relevant for the operation of the OTT RLS:
Command
a!
aI!
Response
a
allccccccccmmmmmm…
…vvvxxxxxx
aAb!
b
?!
a
aM! 1)
atttn
and after a max. of 25 seconds
a
aD0!
a
aMC! 1)
atttn
and after a max. of 25 seconds
a
aM1! 1)
1)
2)
atttn
and immediately afterwards
a
Description
Confirmation active
a – sensor address; factory setting = 0
Send identification
– sensor address
ll
– SDI-12 protocol version
cccccccc – manufacturer's identification (company name)
mmmmmm
– sensor identification
vvv
– sensor version (here firmware version)
xxxxxx
– additional identification (here serial number)
OTT RLS response = 011OTT HACH RLS200xxxxxx
Change sensor address
a – old sensor address
b – new sensor address
Query sensor address
a – sensor address
Start measurement
– sensor address
ttt
– time in seconds until the sensor has
determined the measurement result
OTT RLS response = 025 seconds
– number of measured values
OTT RLS response = 2
a – service request
Send data (after aM!)
– sensor address
 – level/distance value:
pbbbb.eee [m] 2)
pbbbbb [cm] 2)
pbbbbb.ee [ft] 2)
 – status of the last measurement;
for details, see response to command aM1!
– sign (+,–)
– digit before the decimal point;
output without leading zeroes!
– digit after the decimal point;
output in the case of invalid measurement
value: +99999999 (can be changed with
advanced command aOSI!)
Start measurement and request CRC (Cyclic Redundancy
Check). For details, see command aM!. The response to the
following aD0! command is extended by a CRC value:
a
Query status of the last measurement
– sensor address
ttt
– time in seconds until the sensor makes the
status available; OTT RLS response = 000
– number of measured values
OTT RLS response = 2
a – service request
do not use this command if OTT RLS is connected to a datalogger via the 4 … 20 mA interface! OTT RLS would consequently interrupt the continuous measuring
operation which is needed for the 4 … 20 mA interface.
Dependent on the units set (advanced command aOSU!)
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Command
Response
aMC1!
atttn
and immediately afterwards
a
aD0!
a
Description
Send data (after aM1!)
– sensor address
 – status of the last measurement
+0 = measured value O.K.
+2 = no target recognised
+4 = internal error ➝ device fault.
See Chapter 8, Repair
+8 = variance of individual measurements too
large
+16 = SDI-12 interface interruption (breach of
the SDI-12 interface protocol, e.g. communication with the SDI-12 interface
between commands aM! and aD0!)
+32 = internal error (temperature calibration
values missing) ➝ device fault. See
Chapter 8, Repair
 – signal-to-noise ratio in dB. Value ≥ 15 dB =
good signal quality (well-chosen mounting
location and parallel alignment)
Query the status of the last measurement and request CRC
(Cyclic Redundancy Check). For details, see command aM!.
The response to the following aD0! command is extended by
a CRC value: a
More information on the SDI-12 standard commands can be found in the document SDI-12; A Serial-Digital Interface Standard
for Microprocessor-Based Sensors; Version 1.1 (see Internet page www.sdi-12.org).
6.2 Advanced SDI-12 commands
All advanced SDI-12 commands begin with an "O" for OTT. With these commands, it is possible to configure the OTT RLS
using the transparent mode of a datalogger or with the OTT USB/SDI-12 interface (accessory).
Command
Response
Description
 Query firmware version
aOOV!
accccccc
 4 … 20 mA interface – set/read units for measurements
aOPF!
aOPF
a
a
Query the firmware version of the OTT RLS.
– sensor address
ccccccc – firmware version. Example: V2.00.0
Set units for commands aOPA! and
aOPB!.
Read unit for commands aOPA!.
– sensor address
 – +0 = m
+1 = cm
+2 = ft
 SDI-12-/RS-485 interface – set/read units for measurements
aOSU!
aOSU!
a
a
Set units for commands aM!; aMC!; aOAB! and
aOAC!.
Read unit for commands aM!; aMC!; aOAB! and
aOAC!
– sensor address
 – +0 = m
+1 = cm
+2 = ft
Caution
Changing the unit deletes any set reference or offset value!
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Command
Response
Description
 Set/read measurement mode level or distance measurement
aOAA!
aOAA!
a
a
Set measuring mode
Read out measuring mode
– sensor address
 – +0 = measuring mode Level measurement activated (water level related to a level zero)
+1 = measuring mode Distance measurement
activated (distance of OTT RLS ↔ water
surface)
Factory setting = +1
Caution
If entries have been made before changing the measuring
mode for the parameters aOAB!, aOAC!,
aOPA! or aOPB!, these must be input again!
There is no automatic conversion of the parameters entered.
 Set/read 4 … 20 mA interface – operating status (activated/deactivated)
aOPC
aOPC!
a
a
Set operating status
Read operating status
– sensor address
 – +0 = interface deactivated
+1 = interface activated
Factory setting = +1
Use: the command aOPC+1! is helpful, if e.g. an aM! command unintended has interrupted the continuous operation
which is needed for the 4 … 20 mA interface.
 4 … 20 mA interface – setting/reading the lower limit
aOPA!
aOPA!
a
a
Set lower limit
Read lower limit
– sensor address
 – pbbbb.eee [m] *
– pbbbb [cm] *
– pbbbb.ee [ft] *
– sign (+,–)
– digit before the decimal point
– digit after the decimal point
Input/output without leading zeroes!
Value range: –9999.999 … +9999.999 *
Factory setting = +0.000
* Dependent on the units set (aOPF!)
Note
If the units are subsequently changed (aOPF!), the
OTT RLS resets the set limit to the factory setting.
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Command
Response
Description
 4 … 20 mA interface – setting/reading the upper limit
aOPB!
aOPB!
a
a
Set upper limit
Read upper limit
– sensor address
 – pbbbb.eee [m] *
– pbbbb [cm] *
– pbbbb.ee [ft] *
– sign (+,–)
– digit before the decimal point
– digit after the decimal point
Input/output without leading zeroes!
Value range: –9999.999 … +9999.999 *
Factory setting = +0.000
* Dependent on the units set (aOPF!)
Note
If the units are subsequently changed (aOPF!), the
OTT RLS resets the set limit to the factory setting.
With the commands setting/reading the lower/upper limit you can scale the available measuring range of an OTT RLS to a
smaller range. Where you do not require the whole measuring range, this has the advantage that a higher resolution for the
4 … 20 mA interface can be achieved. Example: 16 mA measurement span stands for 5 m · 16 ft of water level change
available (e.g. lower limit = +10,000 m · +33,00 ft; upper limit = +15,000 m · +49.00 ft; see Fig. 9).
Fig. 9: Scale the measured value
output of the 4 … 20 mA interface
down to a smaller range.
^ 4 mA
0 m · 0 ft =
min. distance: 0.4 m
^ 4.18 mA)
· 1.3 ft (=
10 m · 33 ft
^ 4 mA
(lower limit)
15 m · 49 ft
^ 20 mA
(upper limit)
measured
value output
scaled to
5 meters · 16 ft
variation of
water level
with scaling
measured
value output
without scaling
^ 20 mA
35 m · 115 ft =
Figure is not true to scale
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Command
Response
Description
 SDI-12-/RS-485 interface – set/read offset for level/distance measurement
aOAB!
aOAB!
a0251
and after a max. of 25 seconds
a
a
– pbbbb.eee [m] *
– pbbbb [cm] *
– pbbbb.ee [ft] *
– sign (+,–)
– digit before the decimal point
– digit after the decimal point
a – service request
Input/output without leading zeroes!
Value range: –9999.999 … +9999.999 *
Factory setting = +0.000
With this command, you can add a linear offset (positive/
negative) to a level/distance measurement. After setting the
offset value, the OTT RLS automatically starts a measurement. After receiving the service request, check the measured
value with command aD0!. If input is unsuccessful, the
radar sensor replies with a new service request.
Caution
This command overwrites any set reference value.
Example
Measurement = +10.040 m
Offset =
–0.200 m
Output =
+9.840 m
Note
If the units are subsequently changed (aOSU!), the
OTT RLS resets the set offset value to the factory setting.
 SDI-12-/RS-485 interface – set/read reference value for the offset for level/distance measurement
aOAC!
aOAC!
a0251
and after a max. of 25 seconds
a
a
Set reference value
Read reference value
– sensor address

– pbbbb.eee [m] *
– pbbbb [cm] *
– pbbbb.ee [ft] *
– sign (+,–)
– digit before the decimal point
– digit after the decimal point
a – service request
Input/output without leading zeroes!
Value range: –9999.999 … +9999.999 *
Factory setting = +0.000
With this command, you can establish a reference to a level
zero, for example, by entering a reference value for level/
distance measurement. After setting the reference value, the
OTT RLS automatically starts a measurement.
* Dependent on the units set (aOSU!)
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Command
Response
Description
After receiving the service request, check the measured value
with command aD0!. After an unsuccessful entry, the radar
sensor replies with a new service request.
Caution
This command overwrites any set offset value.
Example
Measurement = +2.100 m
Reference value = +1.500 m
+1.500 m
Output =
(offset calculated by the OTT RLS and applied to all other
measured values = +0.600 m)
Note
If the units are subsequently changed (aOSU!), the
OTT RLS resets the set reference value to the factory setting.
 Set/read error indicator
aOSI!
aOSI!
a
a
Set error indicator
Read error indicator
– sensor address
 – error indicator that the OTT RLS outputs
an invalid measurement
– pbbbbbbb or pbbbb.eee [m] *
– pbbbbbbb [cm] *
– pbbbbbbb or pbbbbb.ee [ft] *
– sign (+,–)
– digit before the decimal point
– digit after the decimal point
Value range: – 9999999 … +9999999 [m] [cm] [ft] or
– 9999.999 … +9999.999 [m] [ft]
Factory setting = +9999999
* Dependent on the units set (aOSU!)
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7 Carrying out maintenance work
The OTT RLS radar sensor is almost maintenance free. No setting or calibration
work is necessary. There are likewise no parts that need replacing regularly.
Carry out the following maintenance work at regular frequencies based on the
local circumstances:
 Check the OTT RLS for dirt (e. g. thick, dewy spider's webs or insect nests can
lead to impairment of the measured results). In this case, carefully clean the
sensor (if necessary use commercial, gentle and non-erasing cleaners and a
soft sponge). At the same time, ensure that the setting of the swivel mount does
not change.
 Check for obstructions in the measurement beam (for example, for flotsam or
branches of trees and bushes growing into this area). In this case, remove all
obstructions.
 Check the plausibility of the measured values by comparing with a second sensor
or with a staff gauge.
Warning: Never open the housing of the OTT RLS (exception: connection area)!
There are no adjustment or operating elements inside the housing.
8 Repair
 With a device defect, use Chapter 9, Troubleshooting to see if you can resolve
the problem yourself.
 In case of device defects, please contact the repair center of OTT:
OTT Hydromet GmbH
Repaircenter
Ludwigstrasse 16
87437 Kempten · Germany
Telephone +49 831 5617-433
Fax
+49 831 5617-439
repair@ott.com
Warning: Only have a defective OTT RLS checked and repaired by the OTT
repair center. Never make any repairs yourself under any circumstances. Any repairs or attempted repairs carried out by the customer will result in the loss of any guarantee rights.
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9 Troubleshooting
Sensor does not respond to the SDI-12 interface
 Fuse in the power supply input side defective?
➝ Replace fuse.
 Sensor correctly connected to a datalogger with SDI-12 input (master)?
➝ Correct connection assignment.
 Polarity of the power supply reversed?
➝ Correct connection assignment.
 Power supply < 5.4 V or > 28 V?
➝ Correct level of voltage supplied (check the length and cross-section of the
connection cable).
 Is the power supply direct current?
➝ Only operate sensor with direct current.
4 … 20 mA signal not present
 Sensor correctly connected to a datalogger or peripheral device to 4 … 20 mA
input (check polarity)?
➝ Correct connection assignment.
 4 … 20 mA current loop correctly supplied through datalogger or OTT RLS
(internal/external supply)?
➝ Correct connection assignment.
 Power supply < 9.6 or > 28 V?
Measured value varies or is not present
 Sensor (front plate) dirty?
➝ Carefully clean the sensor; see Chapter 7, Carrying out maintenance work
 Obstruction in the measurement beam?
➝ Remove obstructions.
 Sensor aligned at right angles to the water surface?
➝ Correct sensor alignment.
 Mounting location of the sensor steady (e.g. bridge movement)?
➝ Optimize mounting location.
 Large metal surfaces near the sensor beam (e.g. piling)?
➝ Optimize mounting location.
Status messages/output of interfaces
SDI-12 1) 4 … 20 mA
1)
+0
+2
+4
+8
+16
measured value
3.0 mA
3.1 mA
3.2 mA
3.3 mA
–
+32
3.4 mA
3.5 mA
Status message/output
measured value OK
no target recognized
internal error ➝ device defect; see Chapter 8, Repair
variance of individual measurements too large
SDI-12 interface break (infringement of SDI-12 interface protocol, e.g. communication via SDI-12 interface
between the commands aM! and aD0!)
value below or above measuring range
internal error ➝ device defect; see Chapter 8, Repair
response to commands aM!, aM1! and aD0!
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10 Note about the disposal of old units
Within the member countries of the European Union
In accordance with the European Union guideline 2002/96/EC, OTT takes back
old devices within the member countries of the European Union and disposes of
them in an appropriate way. The devices concerned by this are marked with the
symbol shown aside.
 For further information on the return procedure, please contact your ocal sales
contact. You will find the addresses of all sales partners in the internet on
www.ott.com. Please take into consideration also the national implementation
of the EU guideline 2002/96/EC of your country.
For all other countries
 Dispose of the OTT RLS properly after taking out of service.
 Observe the regulations valid in your country for the disposal of electronic
devices.
 Never put the OTT RLS into the normal household waste.
Used materials
see Chapter 11, Technical Data
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11 Technical Data
Measuring range
Resolution SDI-12 interface
Accuracy (SDI-12) 1)
0.4 … 2 m · 1.3 … 6.6 ft
2 … 30 m · 6.6 … 98.5 ft
30 … 35 m · 98.5 … 115 ft
Average temperature coefficient
(range: –20 …+60 °C · –4 … +140 °F)
Accuracy (4 … 20 mA) 1)
Average temperature coefficient (at +20 °C · +68 °F)
Possible deviation at the 4 ... 20 mA output due to strong,
high-frequency electromagnetic fields relating to the
Standard "CENELEC EN 61000-6-2"
Measuring time
Power supply
Power consumption 2)
Measurement operation
Rest mode
0.4 … 35 m
0.001 m
40 … 3500 cm
1 cm
1.3 … 115 ft
0.01 ft
±10 mm · ±0.03 ft
±3 mm · ±0.01 ft
±10 mm · ±0.03 ft
0.01 % of full scale/10 K
±0.1% of full scale
10 ppm of full scale/K
< ±180 µA
20 seconds
5.4 … 28 V DC, typ. 12/24 V DC
< 180 mW (< 15 mA at 12 V)
< 0.6 mW (< 0.05 mA at 12 V)
Interfaces
4 … 20 mA (measurement update every 20 seconds); SDI-12;
RS-485, two-wire (SDI-12 protocol)
Beam angle of antenna
Transmission frequency
Transmission power
12 ° (±6 °)
25.3 GHz
< 5 mW
Materials
Housing
Radom (front plate)
Mounting
Weight (including mounting)
Cable gland sealing range
with inlet (min. Ø … max. Ø)
without inlet (min. Ø … max. Ø)
Connection capacity of screw terminal strip
Solid conductor
Wire with end cap and plastic collar
Terminal assignment screw terminal strip
Terminal 1
Terminal 2
Terminal 3
Terminal 4
Terminal 5
Terminal 6
Terminal 7
Rotation range of swivel mount
Lateral axis
Longitudinal axis
Type of protection at horizontal installation
ASA (UV-stabilized ABS)
TFM PTFE
1.4301 (V2A)
approx. 2.1 kg · 4.63 lb
4.0 … 7.0 mm · 0.16 … 0.28"
7.0 … 11.0 mm · 0.28 … 0.43"
0.25 … 2.5 mm2 · AWG 24 to 12
0.25 … 1.5 mm2 · AWG 24 to 16
power supply
RS-485 B
RS-485 A
4 … 20 mA –
4 … 20 mA +
SDI-12 DATA
GND
Dimensions L x W x H
±90 °
±15 °
IP 67 (submersion depth max. 1 m · 3.3 ft;
Submersion duration max. 48 h)
222 mm x 152 mm x 190 mm · 8.74" x 5.98" x 7.48"
Temperature range
Operation
Storage
Relative humidity
–40 … +60 °C · –40 … +140 °F
–40 … +85 °C · –40 … +185 °F
0 … 100 % 3)
at +20 °C · +68 °F ambient temperature: 1013 mbar · 29.9 inHg air pressure; 45 % to 65 % relative humidity; ideal reflector; without interfering reflector
in the sensor beam
2)
Power consumption of OTT RLS with SDI-12, RS-485 or externally supplied 4 … 20 mA interface
3) Condensation on the front plate of the antenna (Radom) can disturb measuring accuracy
1)
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Performance classification in accordance with DIN EN ISO 4373
Measurement reliability
Temperature range
Relative humidity
EMC limits and radio approvals
CE:
– Safety of equipment of low voltage device
– Approval for Short Range Device; Europe
FCC:
– Approval for Short Range Device; USA
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Performance class 1
Temperature class 1
Class 1
EN 62368-1:2014 + AC:2015
ED ETSI EN 302 729
FCC 47 CFR Part 15
FCCID: OA6RLS253
Annex A – Connecting the OTT RLS via SDI-12 or RS-485 interface to OTT netDL
or OTT DuoSens
There are two ways to connect the OTT RLS:
 Method A: using the SDI-12 interface
(protocol and physical interface: SDI-12).
 Method B: using the RS-485 interface
(SDI-12 protocol via physical RS-485 interface).
Recommendation: method B (longer range, more resistant to faults)
Method A: Connecting the OTT RLS via the SDI-12 interface (protocol and
physical interface: SDI-12). The maximum length of the connecting cable is 100 m ·
330 ft. Recommended wire cross-section: 0.5 mm2 · AWG 20:
 Connect the OTT RLS to the IP datalogger OTT netDL or to the OTT DuoSens
Compact Datalogger as shown in Figure 10. Take note of the operating instructions for the OTT netDL/OTT DuoSens.
SDI-12
Input
OTT RLS
+5.4 … 28 V
+5.4 … 28 V
SDI-12
Input
OTT DuoSens
The letters above the screw terminal strip
identify the possible connections on the
OTT netDL/OTT DuoSens.
OTT netDL
Fig. 10: Connecting the OTT RLS
to OTT netDL or OTT DuoSens using
an SDI-12 interface.
OTT RLS
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Method B: Connect OTT RLS using the physical RS-485 interface (SDI-12 protocol
via physical RS-485 interface). Refer to Chapter 5.3 for the maximum connecting
cable length and the recommended wire cross-section:
 Connect the OTT RLS to the IP datalogger OTT netDL or to the OTT DuoSens
Compact Datalogger as shown in Figure 11. Take note of the operating
instructions for the OTT netDL/OTT DuoSens.
RS-485
Input
OTT RLS
+5.4 … 28 V
+5.4 … 28 V
RS-485
Input
OTT DuoSens
The letters above the screw terminal
strip identify the possible connections
on the OTT netDL/OTT DuoSens.
OTT netDL
Fig. 11: Connecting the OTT RLS to
OTT netDL or OTT DuoSens using an
RS-485 interface (SDI-12 protocol).
OTT RLS
Configuring the OTT netDL/OTT DuoSens for the OTT RLS with
SDI-12 interface
 Create an OTT netDL/OTT DuoSens channel with SDI-12 Master or OTT SDI
RS485 function block (serial sensors tab).
 Apply the following settings:
Fig. 12: Adjusting the operating parameters
of the OTT netDL/OTT DuoSens
SDI-12 Master function block.
The function block OTT SDI RS485
is set in the same way.
 Terminal block
 Slave address
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– OTT netDL OTT SDI RS485:
C 1-2 (default)
– OTT netDL SDI-12 Master:
C 3-4 (default)
– OTT DuoSens SDI-12 Master:
A 3-4 (default)
– OTT DuoSens OTT SDI RS485:
A 1-2 (default)
Terminal block (screw terminal strip) of the OTT netDL/
OTT DuoSens to which the OTT RLS unit is connected.
SDI-12 bus address. Each address may only be allocated once to an SDI-12 bus feed! (Checking/setting: see
operating instructions OTT netDL/OTT DuoSens, Chapter
SDI-12 transparent mode; alternatively with OTT
USB/SDI-12 interface)
Factory setting of the OTT RLS: 0
 Value no.
Identifies which value from the OTT RLS is recorded in
this channel.
– In M! Measurement Mode: Level/Distance value = 1,
Status of the last measurement = 2
– In M1! Measurement Mode: Status of the last
measurement = 1,
Signal/noise ratio = 2
Measurement mode – M! for Level/Distance value and Status of last
measurement or
– M1! for Advanced status of the last measurement
Concurrent Mode *
The OTT RLS unit does not support Concurrent Mode!
Instantaneous value * ☑: Upon an instantaneous value request (via LCD display and jog shuttle), the OTT netDL unit sends a command to the OTT RLS unit to start a current measurement. Until this measurement is complete, the LCD
display refers to the last measured value (or the instantaneous value last displayed, whichever is the most
recent one). On the display, this is identified by an "s"
to the right of the channel number (sensor number).
After completing the measurement, the new measured
value appears without additional identification.
☐: Shows the last measured value of the sensor (measured value of the last sample interval) for an instantaneous value request. On the display, this is identified
by an "s" to the right of the channel number (sensor
number), (also refer to the OTT netDL IP Datalogger
Operating Instructions, Chapter 9.1). For an OTT RLS
unit (extended measuring time), the setting is useful for
a short sample interval.
Value no./
Allocation of the additional OTT RLS measured values –
Virtual terminal ID
those not recorded on this channel – to virtual terminals.
* Only in combination with an OTT netDL unit
 In the relevant Channel function blocks, adjust the required units and number of
digits after the decimal place (m: 3; cm: 0; ft: 2; status information: 0).
Note:
 To record the measurements and status information of an OTT RLS, two channels
in the OTT netDL/OTT DuoSens are thus necessary. The first channel contains
the function block SDI-12 Master or OTT SDI RS485 as the input signal. The second channel contains a function block Virtual Sensor (V02) as the input signal.
If the recording of status information is not required, no entry is necessary in
the Value no./Virtual terminal ID field.
 The measuring mode M1! supplies extended status information. If required, this
can also be recorded in an additional channel with function block SDI-12 Master/
OTT SDI RS485.
 You will find further information on the used SDI-12 commands and responses
in Chapter 6, SDI-12 commands and responses.
Please note: The OTT RLS makes the measurement results available a maximum
of 25 seconds after the SDI-12 command aM!!
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Annex B – Connecting the OTT RLS via 4 … 20 mA interface to OTT netDL or
OTT DuoSens
 Connect the OTT RLS to the OTT netDL IP datalogger or to the OTT DuoSens
Compact Datalogger as shown in Figure 13 and 14. Take note of the operating instructions for the OTT netDL/OTT DuoSens. Maximum connecting cable
length/recommended wire cross-section: depending on the amount of voltage
supply. Please note that the ohmic resistance of the connecting cable does not
exceed the max. allowed load resistance (see Chapter 5.7)!
Fig. 13: Connecting the OTT RLS to
OTT netDL using a 4 … 20 mA interface
OTT netDL
The OTT netDL unit requires the
optional Analog Input Card.
G … K1) / G … M2)
The letters above the screw terminal
strip identify the possible connections
on the OTT netDL.
4 … 20 mA
Input
1)
OTT netDL 500
OTT netDL 1000
+9.6 … 28 V
2)
OTT RLS
Fig. 14: Connecting the OTT RLS to
OTT DuoSens using a 4 … 20 mA interface.
OTT DuoSens
C … F*
4 … 20 mA
Input
* only with a OTT DuoSens
with analog extension
+9.6 … 28 V
The letters above the screw terminal
strip identify the possible connections
on the OTT DuoSens unit.
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OTT RLS
Configuring the OTT netDL/OTT DuoSens for OTT RLS with
4 … 20 mA interface
 Create an OTT netDL/OTT DuoSens channel including a U/I/Pt100/…
functional block (Analog sensors tab).
 Apply the following settings:
Fig. 15: Setting operating parameters of the
OTT netDL function block I 4-20 mA.
The OTT DuoSens function block
U/I/Pt100/… is set in the same way.
 Terminal block
 Measuring mode
 Sensor lag time (s)
 □ Error code if range overflow
OTT netDL 500:
G…K
G…M
OTT netDL 1000:
C…F
OTT DuoSens:
terminal block used (screw terminal strip)
of the OTT netDL/'OTT DuoSens.
Set to I 4-20 mA ext.
switches on the OTT netDL/OTT DuoSens
input 1 second before the actual measurement process
if required: record error codes on range
overflow
 Insert a 2-point scaling function block into this channel and adjust the relating
distance values for the outputed current values (e. g. Point 1: 4 ➝ 0; Point 2:
20 ➝ 35 m · 115 ft). This function also enables the referencing to a level zero.
 In the Channel function block, set the unit and number of digits after the decimal
place (m: 3; cm: 0; ft: 2).
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35 mm · 1.38"
12 mm
0.47"
0.16"
Annex C – Dimensions of wall bracket/position of fixing bores
222 mm · 8.74"
Ø
137 mm · 5.39"
0.28"
17
m·
0.6
8.5
0.33"
7"
23 mm
0.91"
67.5 mm · 2.66"
152 mm · 5.98"
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Annex D – Radio Approval USA: Grant of Equipment Authorization
If necessary, you can download the current version of the "Radio Approval USA: Grant of Equipment Authorization" of
the OTT RLS from our website as PDF file: "www.ott.com/resources"!
Annex E – Note on the Declaration of Conformity
If necessary, you can download the current version of the "Declaration of Conformity" of the OTT RLS from our website a
PDF file: "www.ott.com/resources"!
Annex F – Declaration concerning to the health ot the user
If necessary, you can download the current version of the "Declaration concerning to the health of the user" of the OTT RLS
from our website as PDF file: "www.ott.com/resources"!
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OTT Hydromet GmbH
Document number
63.109.001.B.E 01-0?18
Ludwigstrasse 16
87437 Kempten · Germany
Phone +49 831 5617-0
Fax
+49 831 5617-209
info@ott.com · www.ott.com

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