Data Sheet FieldIT

SS/U140_3
Intelligent Pump &
Level Control System
DATUM U140

■ Advanced pump control strategies

– menu driven, makes optimization of your
pumps quick and easy

■ Echo Processing software

– true level measurement
– masks out false echoes

■ Logging of pump usage

– ideal for planned maintenance and pump cycling

■ Isolated analog output and six alarm relays as

standard
– extras built-in as standard

■ Configurable via a PC
– RS485 port for connection to
PC Configurator

■ Temperature compensation as standard

– for continued accuracy with varying
temperatures

■ Seven digital inputs

– used to monitor pump failure or modify pump
strategy
– manual selection and override facilities

■ Patented energy management software

– 10 tariff changes programmable by time, day or
date to ensure minimum use of pumps during peak
tariffs and maximum energy cost saving

■ Logs the volumetric through-put DATUM U140 –

– traceable records for 'Smart' and cost-effective
pump control
■ Data logging option
– flexible data log for audit trail
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DATUM U140
Intelligent Pump & Level Control System
The DATUM U140 Pump & Level Controller provides non-
contacting, maintenance-free level control and indication in liquid
and slurry applications.
As a dedicated control unit it offers a wide range of extra features
such as a pump usage log, pump optimization strategies,
volumetric throughput calculation, energy management and the
ability to control pump strategies remotely.
The unit has been designed for maintenance-free
'fit and forget' performance in applications where its advanced
control routines provide real end-user benefits.
Six user-definable relay set points ensure maximum versatility.

• Standard Pump Control Strategies

• Advanced Control Strategies
• Pump Run-time Log
• IP65 (Wall-mounting)
• Volumetric Throughput
• Peak Tariff Avoidance

• Data Logging Backlit LCD

• 6-digit + Text
• Bargraph
• Alarm Indication
Ultrasonic Sensor • Configurator Flag
• Safe Area
• Zones 1 and 2
6 x 5A
Programmable Relays

4 to 20mA
Isolated Retransmission

• RS 485
Standard
• PC Configuration

Option • Modbus

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Sensor Choice to Suit Application
Any transducer from the ABB range can be connected to the
DATUM U140 in order to meet the needs of diverse applications
and different industries. The DATUM U140, which must be
installed in a safe area, is also available with transducers suitable
for mounting in flammable atmospheres. DATUM U140 is
suitable for Zone 1 and Zone 2 applications (EEX m).
Display
A high-clarity, back-lit LCD is fitted as standard. This has a
6-digit level indicator, a 12-character text display and a bargraph
with direction indicators. The clarity of the display makes reading
the level easy and setup from the front of the unit is very simple
using the integral keyboard.
Isolated Outputs
The DATUM U140 is fitted, as standard, with an analog output
(either 4 to 20mA or 0 to 20mA), six form 'C' (SPDT) volt-free
contacts rated 5A at 240V AC and a full duplex RS485 digital
output for PC configuration.
Echo Processing
The DATUM U140 utilizes in-built 'ATEM' technology (Adaptive
Tracking and Echo Mapping). This technology has been
developed to give the ABB range an advantage when identifying
the 'true target level' where there are obstructions in whatever
vessel you are measuring.
Pump Control
Up to 9 different pumping strategies are available to simplify
control of your plant:
■ Fixed duty assist
■ Fixed duty back-up
■ Alternate duty assist
■ Alternate duty back-up
■ Duty back-up and assist
■ Two-pump set
■ Service ratio duty assist
■ Service ratio duty back-up
■ FOFO (alternate First-On-First-Off) duty assist
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Alarm Functions
A number of standard alarm functions are included to tell you
when a problem has occurred.
■ High or low level
■ In or out of band
■ Rate of filling or emptying
■ High or low temperature
■ Loss of echo
■ Loss of clock
■ Fill and empty control (initiation and switch off)
■ Low supply
■ Device alarm
■ Pump failure
Specialist Pump Control Features
As well as normal pump control optimization, the unit also has
the ability to control pumps based on time. For example: for
cleaner wells, allow a pump to run-on for a fixed time after the
level has passed the 'off' point; power-on delay to stop relay
switching after power failure; pump start delay to stop pumps
switching 'on' too close to one another and causing power
surges; pump exercising to switch on pumps after a period of
idle time.
The DATUM U140 is capable of controlling two pumps on a
duty/standby basis with a service ratio of 3:1. A pump failure is
detected via the provision of a digital input for each pump in use.
If three attempts to start a pump fail, it is taken out of service. The
standby pump assumes the set points of the failed pump and a
pump failed alarm is activated. The alarm can be reset by a
remote switch.
Energy Management (Peak Tariff Avoidance)
Up to 10 events can be programmed in various time units i.e.
time of day, day of week, week of month or by date.
A typical event would be a period of time when a high tariff for
electricity is charged. During this period the DATUM U140 can
be programmed to start with a wet well empty and end with it full.
The pumps would only be used during this period to ensure that
the well did not overfill.
The DATUM U140 monitors the rate at which the wet well is filling
and and predicts if it will overflow before the end of the high tariff
period. If this is the case then the U140 activates the pumps to
reduce the water level in the wet well by a minimum amount to
ensure that, although the well may be full, it will not overflow by
the end of the period.
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Data Logging of Pump Activity Configuration

The unit logs the number of hours a pump has been running, the The DATUM U140 can be configured in one of two ways:
number of starts each pump has had, the number of individual
• using the front panel via the integral keypad
pump 'run-on's' and the minimum and maximum temperature
recorded at the point of level measurement on site. • via a PC using the RS485 port
This makes the DATUM U140 ideal for planned maintenance of All settings are password-protected to prevent tampering.
pumps, making pump-cycling decisions easy.

Data Logging Option

A powerful way to record and manage level measurementsor
other related data:
• Date and time stamps
• Programming and data upload via standard RS232
connection
• Setup of logging via PC
• Typical log of level every 10 mins. allows for 364 days of
recorded data

High Accuracy
A small blocking distance of only 300mm (11.8 in.) and a narrow
beam angle of 10°, give an overall accuracy of:
Programming the DATUM U140
0.25% of measured range
or 6mm (0.24 in.), whichever is the greater Built to Last
and a resolution of: The wall-mount version, protected to IP65 (NEMA3) as
standard, is housed in a tough polycarbonate flame resistant
0.1% of measured range case making it ideally suitable for use in harsh industrial
or 2mm (0.08 in.), whichever is the greater environments.

Hot Keys Temperature Compensation

There are 4 'Hot Keys' on the keypad which are used to view
parameters quickly (e.g. pump usage, signal strength) whilst in
the run mode. This also enables an operator or engineer to
display the level in different units.
Echo confidence/echo strength/average noise/
peak noise/transducer temperature
mA
Instantaneous mA output
Space/level/distance/rate of change of level
n The number of starts and the number of hours run for
each pump
As the temperature of surrounding air varies, its density also
changes. Once a system is calibrated any variation in air density
affects its accuracy. The transducer, with integral temperature
compensation, takes these changes into account and modifies
the calibration automatically.
Power Supply
The unit can be supplied suitable for either 115V or 230V AC
50/60Hz power supply. As standard, a battery back-up DC
supply can be connected to allow the unit to continue to operate
in the event of a mains supply failure via 24V DC supply.

Auxiliary Input
A second analog input is available for connection to other
external 4 to 20mA devices, enabling the DATUM U140 to work
with other 2-wire transmitters for level or pressure
measurement.

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Applications

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A wet well is typically used to hold waste water temporarily. When the liquid level reaches a specific point, the well is pumped
down and the the fluid is transferred to another part of the treatment process. This pumping facility may be arranged to occur
at times when low electricity tariffs are in force, yet still enable the pumps to function in an emergency should overflow
conditions become imminent.

Application 1 – Wet Well Control (Pump Down)

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A reservoir is used typically to hold water temporarily as a supply for drinking water to houses or industrial processes. The main
criteria for a reservoir level control system is to maintain a sufficient supply capacity and refill the reservoir when the level runs
low. The reservoir is filled using two pumps set to alternate duty assist, i.e. they come on alternately to share the workload.
During normal operation Pump 1 comes on at 0.6m (1.95 ft.) and pumps up to 1.7m (5.5 ft.). The set points then shift to Pump
2 which becomes the first pump next time.
During peak times, when Pump 1 cannot cope, Pump 2 comes on when the level falls below 0.4m (1.3 ft.) and pumps up to
1.7m (5.5 ft.). If the level continues to fall below 0.4m (1.3 ft) a low alarm relay will switch on and advise the operator that the
pumps have insufficient capacity.

Application 2 – Reservoir Level (Pump Up)

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Specification

Performance
Accuracy Programmed data integrity
0.25% of measured range or 6mm (0.24 in.), whichever is greater Via non-volatile RAM, plus backup

Resolution Data logging option

0.1% of measured range or 2mm (0.08 in.), whichever is greater Flexible data logger

Max. range
3m (9.8 ft) dB3 transducers Power supply
6m (19.5 ft) dB6 transducers
18 to 36V DC included as standard with either
10m (32.5 ft) dB10 transducer
15m (48.75 ft) dB15 transducers 115V AC +5%, –10%, 50/60Hz
25m (82 ft) dB25 transducers
or
Min. range 230V AC +5%, –10%, 50/60Hz
Dependent on transducer

Reading response
Physical
Fully adjustable
Overall dimensions (fascia-mount)
200 x 112 x 108mm (7.87 x 4.41 x 4.25 in.)
Echo Processing Weight
'ATEM' (Adaptive Tracking of Echo Movement)
Nominal 1kg (2.2 lb)

Case material/description
Outputs Polycarbonate, frame resistant to UL91
Analog output (Wall-mount version)

Isolated output of 4 to 20mA or 0 to 20mA into 500Ω Maximum separation

(user programmable and adjustable) 0.1% resolution 500m (1625 ft.)
Digital output
Full duplex RS232 port
Environmental
Volt-free contacts
IP Rating
Number 6 form 'C' (SPDT)
Fascia-mount IP64
Rating 5A at 240V AC
Max. & min. temperature (electronics)
Display –20° to 60°C (–4° to 140°F)
6 digits plus 12-character text, plus bargraph with direction
indicators, remote communication identifier and program/run/test Flammable atmosphere approval
mode indicators Safe area: compatible with approved dB transducers
(refer to Transducer data sheet, SS/USONIC)

CE approval
Digital Inputs
7 digital inputs available EMC approval to BS EN 50081-1:1992 for emissions
BS EN50082-2:1995 for immunity
BS EN61010-1:1993 for low-voltage directive
Programming
On-board
By integral keypad (Wall- or Fascia-mount versions)

PC programming
Via RS232 port
Modbus option

Programming security
Via password (user-selectable and adjustable)

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Overall Dimensions

Dimensions in mm (in.)

20 16
(0.79) 72 (2.83) (0.63) 200 (7.87)

112
(4.41)

Fascia-mount Version

Ordering Information
U140 Series Intelligent Pump & Level Control System U140 4 4 1 X X X X X X
Mounting
Fascia-mount 4
Case Style
IP64 (Fascia-mount only) 4
Keypad
Yes (Wall-/Fascia-mount only) 1

Options

No options 0
4 to 20mA input supplying loop power 1
4 to 20mA input without loop power 2
Electronics Type

Rest of the world 0

USA 1
Communications

No communications 0
Modbus 1
Data Logging

No data logging 0
With data logging 1
Power Supply
230V, 50/60Hz (includes 18 to 36V DC) 0
115V, 50/60Hz (includes 18 to 36V DC) 1
Accessories
None 0
Note. See Data Sheet SS_USONIC for information regarding ultrasonic transducers for use with the U140 Series.

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Accessories
PC Configuration Software – U100/0700

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