Metal Tank without BSP Port

Overview

Installation: Use IoT Pro BSP Adapter with Flange

Typical application: Metal tanks without a BSP port, where the device is mounted to the lid using a BSP Adapter with Flange.

The required fittings for these installations can be ordered from the IoT Pro Product Selector, under Radar & Tilt Module Accessories > Mechanical Adapter Selection.

The lid where the BSP Adapter with Flange will be mounted should ideally be around the centre of the tank. It is important that the line of sight below the lid is away from any walls or obstructions.

This installation method is also applicable to enclosed tanks without a lid. Safety precaution and care must be taken when drilling however to ensure that metal filings do not contaminate the liquid inside the metal tank.

Installation Requirements

Device Installation

  1. If the threaded attachment was not delivered pre-assembled, follow this guide to assemble it onto the device

  2. Remove the tank lid and drill a 50mm diameter hole at the selected installation location using the hole saw

  3. Remove any burrs using the half-round file and clean the surrounding surface

  4. Centre the provided flange over the drilled hole and secure it using the 5 self-drilling screws, tightening them progressively in a star pattern.

    1. Note: If the tank material is too thick for the supplied self-drilling screws, suitable bolts and nuts may be used instead.

    2. Note: Apply a suitable sealant around the flange if the mounting surface is irregular or the flange does not seat properly.

  5. Reinstall the tank lid, then screw the device's threaded attachment onto the flange. Tighten securely, but do not apply excessive force.

  6. Activate the IoT Pro device according to the communication network being used:

    1. Activate the Device - Cellular

  7. Identify the tank shape and measure the required dimensions:

    1. Horizontal Cylinder: Diameter and Length

    2. Vertical Cylinder: Diameter and Height

    3. Cuboid: Length, Breadth and Height

    4. Custom: No measurements required. Use the calibration data provided by the tank supplier.

  8. Measure the chimney height, if applicable. The chimney is the protruding section above the main tank body (on which the device may be installed) and is not included in the tank's storage volume.

Platform Setup

  1. Open the IoT Pro Dashboard Mobile Application and log in

  2. Navigate to Assets and select Create Asset

  3. Under Asset Name & Device:

    1. Enter an Asset Name

    2. Select Application: 20_IOTPRO-RadarDistanceAirTilt

    3. Select Device: choose the device installed in the previous section

    4. Assign the asset to a group, if required

  4. Complete the Asset Information fields as required

  5. Under Asset Images, use Take Photo to capture the required photos of the completed installation

  6. Under Advanced Fields, configure the following:

    1. Bottom Offset (cm): 0

    2. Chimney Height (cm): enter the chimney height measured during installation, or 0 if no chimney is present

    3. Asset Shape: select the appropriate tank shape

      1. Horizontal Cylinder - enter the required dimensions.

      2. Vertical Cylinder - enter the required dimensions.

      3. Cuboid - enter the required dimensions.

      4. Custom - enter the tank calibration data as distance-to-fill values

  7. Open the IoT Pro Device Setup Mobile Application, reconnect to the installed device, and select Send Message to transmit a new reading

  8. Return to the IoT Pro Dashboard Mobile Application and navigate to Live Map

  9. Select the newly created asset and verify that the displayed fill percentage corresponds with the actual tank level

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