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   Xact Small Tank Monitoring System

 

Prior to attaching the Sensor to the tank it is necessary to locate the center line of the tank.  Use the 

Xact Level to mark the bottom centerline of the tank in two places approximately 12” (30cm) apart at the 

edges  of the  area where  the  Sensor will  be  installed  on  the  tank.    Draw  a straight  line  on  the  tank  wall 
between these marks to produce a reference centerline for installation. 

 

Apply the complete contents of the provided pre-measured 

packet of acoustic gel to the center of the lens face of the Sensor 
as  shown  in  the  figure.    The  amount  of  gel  applied  is  critical  to 
function, so use the entire gel package contents.  If you ever need 
to remove and re-install the Sensor, ensure that both surfaces are 
wiped clean, then re-apply the pre-measured amount of acoustic 
gel from a new package. 

Locate the Sensor on the center line of the tank by aligning 

the scribed lines on the sides of the Sensor housing and weather 
boot, with the center line reference drawn on the tank.  Once in 

correct position, push the Sensor onto the tank surface. 

The Sensor is attached to the bottom of the tank with four 

magnets.  Using your free hand push up on the four spring loaded 
magnets  until  they  contact  the  tank.    Push  upward  firmly  in  the 
center of the Sensor and hold for about 10 seconds to ensure that 
the acoustic gel is evenly distributed between the wall of the tank 
and  the  face  of  the  Sensor.    Ensure  the  Sensor is  aligned to  the 
centerline on the tank as you finish.   

With the sensor installed on the tank remove the strap from the box.  Unroll and holding onto 

the buckle, throw the loose end over the tank.  Route the loose end under the tank and pull it until the 
buckle is approximately in the middle of the tank.  Ensure that the strap is lying flat around the tank and 
directly over the center of the sensor.  Insert the loose end of the strap into the buckle and cinch down 
tight.  This will pull the sensor up flat against the bottom of the tank.  Before moving on, ensure the 
alignment of the sensor with the center line on the bottom of the tank is correct. 

Temporarily place the Xact Satellite box on top of the tank or another flat surface, magnets facing 

up.  Remove the taped plug and set aside for now.  Start up your Xact PDA or Android application, and 
insert  the  Bluetooth  adapter  into  the  9  pin  connector.  Connect  the  battery  into  its  2  pin  locking 
connector.  Both connectors are keyed to prevent accidental misalignment.   

 
System Setup and Calibration 

With the Bluetooth and battery connected, refer to the Xact Configurator application or the Xact 

Setup program on your handheld device to finish the set up and calibration of your Xact System. 

 

If  you  receive  any  error  messages  after  starting  the  program  refer  to  the 

troubleshooting section of this manual before continuing.  Make sure that all errors have been cleared 
before continuing with the installation. 

 

Summary of Contents for Xact

Page 1: ...nk Monitoring System Operation Manual XLL100200 Rev 3 0 Productivity through Precision A product of Schmitt Industries Inc 2765 NW Nicolai Street Portland Oregon 97210 USA Phone 503 227 7908 http www...

Page 2: ...ded results and for the installation use and results obtained License Terms And Conditions a You are granted a non exclusive perpetual license to use the Software solely on and in conjunction with the...

Page 3: ...the Xact Small Tank Monitoring System XLL100200 Revision 3 0 2013 Schmitt Industries Inc 2765 NW Nicolai St Portland OR 97210 USA Phone 503 227 7908 Fax 503 223 1258 www xact data com U S Patent Numb...

Page 4: ...n 2 Group D See control drawing in Appendix A of this manual Warning Explosion Hazard Do Not Remove or Replace Lamps Fuses Battery or Plug In Modules As Applicable Unless Power Has Been Disconnected o...

Page 5: ...ions 3 Installation of Sensor 3 System Setup and Calibration 4 Activating your application 5 New Installation 5 Set Monitoring Mode 6 Setting Alarm Levels in Event Monitoring Mode 7 Setting Measuremen...

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Page 7: ...ut the manual where they apply but may not appear in this summary Before installing and operating Xact Small Tank Monitoring System it is necessary to read and understand the entirety of this manual A...

Page 8: ...ank By monitoring the time of flight referenced against measured tank dimensions tank fill levels are automatically calculated and displayed on the Xact Website The Satellite Box is mounted to the top...

Page 9: ...ntimeters in preparation for system setup and calibration Measure the circumference of the tank using a flexible tape measure Locate the manufacturer nameplate to determine the tank wall thickness If...

Page 10: ...evenly distributed between the wall of the tank and the face of the Sensor Ensure the Sensor is aligned to the centerline on the tank as you finish With the sensor installed on the tank remove the st...

Page 11: ...ew Installation To install a new system on your tank you must first run the Xact application on your Android based device Once the application is running connect in your Bluetooth adapter and battery...

Page 12: ...ontinue Set Monitoring Mode A critical step in the set up process is selecting which of the two available monitoring modes is desired for this Xact installation Scheduled Monitoring Measurements are t...

Page 13: ...ment Cycles in Scheduled Monitoring Mode Only active in Scheduled Monitoring Mode On the following screens you will setup a schedule that determines how often the Xact Tank Monitoring System will take...

Page 14: ...enter the tank wall thickness unless you entered an inside diameter If the unit of measure is a fraction divide the top number by the bottom number to calculate the required decimal equivalent e g 5...

Page 15: ...he Xact Sensor for optimal performance for the individual tank Progress of the Calibration is indicated by the bar and should complete in about 2 6 minutes The application indicates if the calibration...

Page 16: ...trap into a V shape facing up Slip the open part of the V through the slot in the plate Once through open it until it lays flat Repeat this process on the other side Once the strap is in place cinch i...

Page 17: ...orrectly aligned on the bottom of the tank and the strap is cinched tight enough that it pulls the sensor up into the bottom of the tank Changing The Battery To change the battery loosen the strap so...

Page 18: ...with less than 20 fill 2 Loosen the strap and remove the sensor Ensure that the tank is free of debris at the installation point and that the tank is level from end to end Clean the gel off of the le...

Page 19: ...SMITTER ST M12 ASSOCIATED NON INCENDIVE FIELD WIRING APARATUS TRANSDUCER POWER Blue VBAT RS232 Purple SDATA White PDA_RX Yellow PDA_TX Brown VBAT Red VBAT Orange GROUND Green GROUND Pink SCLK Black MA...

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