Pulsar level brochure

Level
Flow
Volume
Pump Control
Sludge Blanket

Level Measurement
and Control

About Pulsar

Since 1997, and now with a global installed base comfortably into the hundreds of thousands, Pulsar Process Measurement
is the leading British specialist manufacturer of non-contacting level, volume and flow measurement equipment. Driven by
ground-breaking echo processing and spread-spectrum signal analysis, Pulsar’s equipment is proven in an enormous variety of
applications throughout the process, water and waste treatment and major utilities world-wide.

Now part of the US Instrumentation business Onicon, Pulsar offers a strong supply chain, with R&D and manufacturing in the
UK, in Malvern and our factory in Essex. With sales offices in the USA, Malaysia and China, and expertly supported by a network
of subsidiaries, agents and distributors, Pulsar equipment monitors and measures critical processes; from the Arctic Circle to
the red heart of Australia, Pulsar delivers.

Pulsar USA, Niceville, Florida

Pulsar Head Office, Malvern UK

Why Pulsar?

Pulsar pioneered digital echo processing for level measurement through their unique software analysis tool DATEM, creating
a new generation of non-contacting ultrasonic devices. Continued development and refinements to both the transducers and
controllers that harness DATEM’s power have taken Pulsar equipment into areas where non-contacting measurement had never
been contemplated before.

More recently, spread spectrum signal analysis techniques within new Pulsar systems are powering new applications,
including non-invasive flow measurement and radar velocity measurement. Pulsar’s dBR radar level measurement transducers
complement the dB ultrasonic systems and open yet more applications up to Pulsar’s non-contacting measurement expertise.

We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and customer service. From your first contact with our office through to final set-
up of your equipment, Pulsar’s staff are dedicated to the success of your project, offering advice, consultation and support to
ensure that you get the best possible results.

Products throughout are colour-referenced so you can

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Pulsar for level measurement
& control - DATEM

Pulsar’s Digital Adaptive Tracking of Echo Movement (DATEM) digital echo processing continues to provide the benchmark
by which non-contacting systems are judged. DATEM’s unique and highly effective echo discrimination protocols make
measurement possible in applications that would have been unthinkable a few years ago.

The material being measured has a
fundamentally different type of echo from the
other reflections in any measurement, in that
it moves. DATEM works by identifying other
echoes within the process and discounting
them from the measurement, as in the large
echo on the left of the trace here. In this way,
even competing echoes that are significantly
larger than the target are automatically
ignored.

Radar or ultrasonic, the

choice is yours

Uniquely, Pulsar equipment lets you choose your measurement technology without compromising control and measurement
functions. Up to 16m measurement range, any Pulsar two-part system can be fitted with either ultrasonic or radar transducers.
You can even retrofit a radar transducer to a system running ultrasonically or vice versa if process conditions or requirements
change. From a component system such as Blackbox through to the full-function control specialities of Ultimate, there are no
compromises.

Why ultrasonic? Why radar?

Why choose a Pulsar Ultrasonic system? Ultrasonic is the right Radar offers reliable and accurate measurement in
way to go for most of the applications we see. applications where ultrasonic systems are less effective, for
example:
• Versatile - from a zero effective deadband to 50m range,
solids or liquids. • Foamy liquids - radar measurement gives a more stable
result on foamy applications.
• Reliable, robust and repeatable. The core of non-
contacting measurement and control applications. • Carbon dioxide and some other gases significantly
attenuate a sonic signal - radar is the answer.
• Tight beam angles and low noise design mean even more
reliable measurement. • Some organic solvents and petrochemicals form
unpredictable vapour layers above the surface, affecting
• Proven in hundreds of thousands of applications accuracy. Radar is unaffected by the medium through
worldwide in solids and liquids. You can now install a which it travels.
Pulsar ultrasonic system and change easily to radar if
conditions change later - best of both worlds. • Radar is not sensitive to temperature changes, so use
it wherever temperature varies, especially if you are
• Use ultrasonic wherever you are measuring through air, measuring a hot surface.
at ambient temperature and pressure (wherever in the
world you are!), and relatively clean conditions. • Radar works well in pressurised applications.

• Radar is more accurate for longer range applications -
±2mm rather than ±0.25% of range.

• Radar senses a change in dielectric constant so can often
measure level through a plastic surface.

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Quick guide - Pulsar level Level
Flow

measurement choices Volume
Pump Control

Sludge Blanket

1: Self-contained (ultrasonic only)

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• Compact and self-contained with • Low power consumption
digital echo processing intelligent transducers, up to
15m range
• 2/3 wire, up to 10m range on solids or
liquids • DATEM echo processing

• IS and low-cost ‘Lite’ versions • HART or Profibus PA
available
• Ideal for connecting to
• Simple setup logging/RTU devices

• Relay or analogue output • ATEX Zone 1 standard, Zone 0 optional

2: Two-part systems - controller and ultrasonic
or radar transducer

Blackbox

• Ultrasonic or radar system with a
range of outputs, depending on model

• Programmable via PC or hand-held

• Low-power data logging Page
• AC or DC 13

Ultra 3/Ultra 5 Ultra 4

UltraTWIN Page • Cost-effective
15 • Ultrasonic or radar
• Ultrasonic or radar system
system
• 3 or 5-relay versions, or twin channel • 4 relays
• Versatile, sophisticated
• Versatile, sophisticated full-function control
full-function control
• Wall, panel, fascia or rack mounting options
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3: Point level

Fixed point

• High-quality point level measurement for solids
and liquids

• Choice of vibrating probe, rotating paddle or float
switch

• Accessories and variants for versatile applications

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dB ultrasonic
dBR radar

Transducer choices

For Pulsar two-part systems - Ultra and Blackbox, plus the specialist systems for pumping station control and open channel
flow measurement (see other brochures), choose from non-contacting ultrasonic with measurement ranges from 0mm to
50m nominal or non-contacting FMCW radar transducers with measurement ranges from 77mm to 16m depending on model.
Ultrasonic transducer variants can cope with specific mounting or chemical resistance requirements, and a range of accessories
are available.

dB ultrasonic transducers

• DATEM echo processing - accurate and reliable • ATEX Zone 1&2 standard, Zone 0 option (not dB40 or dB50)
• Narrow beam angles - maximising signal strength
• High acoustic power output • Integral temperature compensation
• Dependable and robust
• Robust IP68/NEMA 6P

• Standard 2 or 3 core screened cable extensions up to
1000m

Standard ultrasonic range

Short range 0-6m Medium range 6-15m Long range 15-50m

• dB3: 125mm - 3m • dB10: 300mm - 10m • dB25: 600mm - 25m
(0.4 - 10ft) (1 - 33ft) (2 - 82ft)

• dBMACH3: 0 - 2.4m • dB15: 500mm - 15m • dB40: 1.2m - 40m
(0 - 7.95ft) (1.64 - 50ft) (1.2 - 130ft)
Special for Open Channel
• dB50: 2m - 50m
• dB6: 300mm - 6m (6.5 - 164ft)
(1 - 20ft)
For more information visit the
• dBS6: 200mm - 6m Transducers page at www.pulsar-pm.com
(0.66 - 20ft)
Short blanking distance

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Ultrasonic transducer options:

Submergence Shield Foam Face Blind Flanges

Factory fitted option to keep The foam face transfers more For mounting transducers.
the transducer face clean and acoustic energy to increase Central 1 inch BSP or NPT hole.
dry in applications at risk of returning echo strength. Available in 2, 3, 4 and 6 inch
submergence. Transducer Particularly suited to dry, dusty ANSI or DIN 80, DIN 100, DIN
continues to read high level environments where the signal 150 and DIN 200 patterns.
when submerged. may be attenuated by dust in
the atmosphere.

Front Threaded Flanged Transducers Aiming Kit

Available for dB3, dB6 and dB10 Available in DIN or ANSI Mainly for solids applications,
transducers, front threaded versions and various sizes, all the robust and effective aiming
versions allow easy mounting feature PTFE coating on the kit allows the transducer to be
without affecting performance. process side. Maximum vessel aimed directly at the draw-off
1.5 inch or 2 inch universal pressure is 0.5bar, 7psi. point at the bottom of the silo
BSP/NPT threads and options or tank so the measurement
of standard or PVdF faces. can be made right to the
true empty point. The ball
mechanism allows up to 20o off
vertical and 360o rotation.

Brackets

Pulsar offers a range of brackets to suit your application, desgned to give you the easiest way to mount Pulsar
ultrasonic and radar transducers. Angle brackets are protected, either hot dipped galvanised or BZP (bright zinc
passivate) coated. The hinged bracket allows the transducer to be swung out of the way for access and then
repositioned accurately.

Hinged bracket Angled brackets
including (left) additional
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PT100 temperature
sensor mount

dBR radar transducers • Compact and easy to fit
• 77mm blanking distance
• FMCW radar -superior performance over pulsed radar • Robust IP68/NEMA 6P
• LFM processing for high s/n ratio • ATEX approved Zone 0 (Ex ia), Zone 1 & 2 ( Ex mb)
• Compatible/retrofittable with standard Pulsar controllers • Accuracy ±2mm

featuring patented DATEM echo processing
• Non-contacting
• Narrow 8o beam angle

dBR8 dBR16
Short range 0-8m Medium range 8-16m

Applications

Paint solvent tanks volume measurement dB50 ultrasonic on fumed silica Potato washings
with bulk density of 30g/l

Heating oil stock control - hospital Solids level measurement Radar - chemical tank volume

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IMP

IMP - self-contained ultrasonic measurement
without compromise

Use Pulsar’s IMP wherever you need reliable non-contacting measurement: digital echo processing makes IMP effective for
both slurries and liquids; wherever you need a display of level, 4-20mA or relay signalling.

Pulsar’s IMP range offers self-contained, simple to use yet sophisticated non-contacting level measurement. With a compact,
low-profile design, The IMP range benefits from specially designed digital echo processing. Simple programming from the
integral keypad doesn’t compromise the IP67 rating or you can use IMP PC, IMP’s dedicated software, to program the unit, view
and download echo profiles and program parameters.

There is an IMP to suit your application. IMPs with 3m, 6m, 10m range, and IMPs can be set up as two- or three-wire devices with
IMP I.S. as an intrinsically safe version, and IMP Lite a low-cost two-wire only option.

IMP

• Compact, self-contained
level measurement
• Set up without

•• compromising the IP rating
Simple, menu-led set-up
High power and narrow

• beam angles
1.5” universal thread for

• fixing (2” on IMP 10)
Agitator avoidance as

•• standard
200mm deadband on IMP3
PVDF nose option

IMP can be battery powered and can be Optional mounting
set to operate on an intermittent (wake- bracket
up) mode to preserve battery life for Event
Duration Monitoring (EDM) applications.

Active and passive (sourcing and sinking)
analogue outputs assist with system
integration, especially when retro-fitting
into older installations.

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IMP variants

IMP can be used wherever you need reliable non-contacting ultrasonic level measurement or an analogue output to interface
with your site control system or drive a display. 3m, 6m and 10m range versions are available and each can be connected for
2-wire and 3-wire operation. IMP features an LCD display and digital temperature measurement and compensation and has 2
relay outputs as standard.

IMP VERSIONS IMP 3 IMP 6 IMP 10
Range:
2/3 wire configurable IMP 200mm - 3m 300mm - 6m 300mm - 10m
(0.65 - 10ft) (0.98 - 20ft) (0.98 - 33ft)
2-wire I.S. IMP
11-30 volts DC, 4-key user interface, LCD adjustable backlit display
2-wire IMP Lite Digital temperature measurement, 2 alarm relays (1A, 30V), IMP PC software
download, digital echo processing

I.S. certificate to ATEX EEx ia IIC T4 and IECEx. 4-20mA loop powered, 4-key
user interface, LCD display, digital temperature measurement, digital echo
processing

2-wire configuration only. RJ11 port, 4-key user interface, LCD diplay, digital
temperature measurement, 4-20mA loop powered, digital echo processing,
no flammable atmosphere approval

Interior of standard 2/3 wire IMP Interior of IMP Lite Interior of IMP I.S.

IMP PC software Typical IMP PC echo trace

IMP PC is optional software that offers you the ability to: 9

Download, analyse and store echo profiles, so you can see
exactly what is happening in the process. Fine tuning for
ultimate performance
Set-up IMP. All programming parameters are visible within
IMP PC. Program before installation or clone a number of
IMPs to save time
Updates. Future-proof IMP by updating IMP units in place.
We never stop improving IMP, you can too
Volume measurement. A curve can be added within IMP PC
to configure a simple level to volume linearisation

For more information visit the
IMP page at www.pulsar-pm.com

dBi Intelligent
Transducers

HART and Profibus PA ultrasonic transducers –
self-contained for easy integration

Pulsar’s self-contained, intelligent, non-contacting ultrasonic level dBi
measurement transducers incorporate HART or Profibus PA protocols,
making plant integration straightforward. Programmed either through a PC • HART or Profibus PA
or proprietary calibration unit, Pulsar offers a choice of four units with 3, 6, • Self-contained
10 or 15m (10, 20, 33 or 49 feet) range in each protocol. Installation simplicity, • 2-wire
convenience and accuracy taken to a new level. • 4-20mA output
• Solids and liquids applications
dBi transducers support GSD, EDDL, FDT/DTM, making it easy to configure • DATEM Digital echo processing
and program the devices using compatible PLC/HMI protocols, Pulsar’s own • Various mounting options
software or on-site multi-drop set-up. dBi Transducers can be configured • ATEX Ex mb Zone 1 standard*
using commercially available HART programmers or using Pulsar’s own PC • ATEX Zone 0 I.S. optional*
software and HART USB modem. • Use standard programming tools

dBi Intelligent transducers benefit from world-leading DATEM echo- or Pulsar’s dedicated PC system
processing software, so ‘difficult’ applications present no difficulties. dBi
transducers also feature in-built volume conversion for standard and non- • FM/FMC approval
standard tank shapes and can be specified in various formats to suit the
need - foam faced, flanged and PTFE coated, sub-shielded or PVDF coated for * please see website for certification details
corrosive atmospheres. They are also compatible with Pulsar’s aiming kit for
solids applications. See the transducer section above for the typical range of
options.

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dBi intelligent transducers
with Profibus PA

dBi with Profibus PA offers high data speeds from a DATEM-
enabled transducer, complying with IEC 61158 and Profibus PA
profile 3.0.2. High resolution for exceptional accuracy.

Programming options
• Using PLC/HMI with Profibus network that:

• a) supplies GSD V3 with pre-defined parameter blocks
in cyclic or non-cyclic modes

• b) supplies EDDL to provide full support for
acquiring/logging of echo traces, diagnostics and full
maintenance I&M functions according to IEC 61804-3
standards

• or c) supplies (on request) FDT/DTM direct to HMI software to
provide enhanced diagnostic/commissioning capabilities

• Using Pulsar PC Software
• Using Pulsar proprietary software with a USB powered PA modem.
Easy set up from a laptop or desktop PC

dBi intelligent transducers
with HART

dBi with HART are typically programmed using one of the
several hand-held calibrators commercially available or via
the PC interface. dBi with HART uses HART Version 7, with
individually addressable transducers.

Programming options
• A proprietary HART modem can be used or Pulsar can

supply (see pic right)
PC Software
• a) Pulsar’s HART PC Lite for set-up only is bundled with

the transducer or available for download from www.
pulsar-pm.com under the ‘support software’ tab.
• b) Pulsar PC Suite includes HART PC among other major
Pulsar software packages and gives complete control
over programming, configuration and echo profiles.
Available as a free download for evaluation, then
purchase a security dongle for use.

For more information visit the
dBi HART and dBi Profibus pages at www.pulsar-pm.com

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dBi Transducers: Basic specification

For full details please consult our website

FEATURES dBi3: 1kg (2.2lbs), dBi6: 1.2kg (2.7lbs)
Weight: dB10: 1.3kg (2.9lbs) dB15: 1.4kg (3.1lbs)
Dimensions and Mountings:
Performance: dBi3: 77mm dia x 135mm high (3 x 5.32 inch). Rear thread 1 inch BSP/NPT
dBi6 & dBi10: 86mm dia x 121mm high (3.38 x 4.75 inch). Rear thread 1 inch BSP/NPT
Operating temperature: dBi 15: 86mm dia x 135mm high (3.38 x 5.32 inch) Rear thread 1 inch BSP/NPT

dBi3: Range 125mm - 3m (5 in - 10ft). Accuracy ±0.25%
dBi6: Range 0.3m - 6m (1 - 20ft). Accuracy ±0.25%
dBi10: Range 0.3 - 10m (1 - 33ft). Accuracy ±0.25%
dB15: Range 0.5 - 15m (20in - 49ft). Accuracy ±0.25%

-40oC - +80oC process temperature (-40oF - +176oF)

Triple validation on Environment Low power applications on CSO
Agency sluice application Volume calculation

Echo trace (HART)

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Blackbox

Pulsar’s Blackbox range offers a choice of intelligent, cost-effective ultrasonic or radar controllers, with a variety of
programming, display and output options depending on your application. All Blackbox units share a common IP67 enclosure
that also features in the Ultra 4. Programmed using Pulsar’s Blackbox PC software, handheld programming unit or the optional
built-in keypad and display, Blackbox offers cost-effective versatility for stand-alone or distributed control applications.

Blackbox

• Compact low-cost intelligent

controllers

• Choice of output
• Ultrasonic or radar
• Solids, powders or liquid
• Low-power data logging version
• Up to 1000m separation from

transducers using standard

2-core cable

Choose from ‘blind’ or ‘display’ versions

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BLACKBOX VERSIONS Features 4-20mA output that can be supplied isolated or non-isolated, proportional to
Blackbox 130 Level: level. Also includes two alarm or control relays.
Blackbox 133 Level Control: Two control or alarm relays, with simple 0-5V output proportional to level to drive a
Blackbox 134/135 Level Comms: local display. Simple 2 pump control with alternation is also included in the 133.
Blackbox 136 CSO: Retains the alarm relays of Blackbox 133 and adds an RS485 port for digital
Blackbox Modem: communications. Modbus (BB134) or Profibus DP V0 or V1 (BB135)
Specialist low-power unit for datalogging in Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO)

Designed for distributed control and stock management across a number of sites.

Blackbox: Basic specification

For full details please consult our website

FEATURES Nominal 0.65kg (1.4lbs)
Weight:
Dimensions: 130mm x 150mm x 63.5mm (5.12 x 5.90 x 2.5 in), except:
IP Rating: Blackbox Modem; 130mm x 180mm x 60mm (5.12 x 7.09 x 2.36 in)
Performance: IP66 with display, IP67 without display

Flammable atmosphere: Accuracy: 0.1% of maximum range
Echo processing: Resolution: dependent on transducer specification
Operating temperature: Range: dependent on transducer. Compatible with both dB ultrasonic transducers and
dBR radar transducers (except dB50)
All Blackbox units must be mounted in safe area

DATEM (Digital Adaptive Tracking of Echo Movement)

-40oC - +80oC process temperature (-40oF - +176oF)

Blackbox Modem

Blackbox models 130, 133, 134 and 135 are also available with
3G/4G modems so you can build a distributed stock control

system, no matter how many sites or silos you are managing.
Reduce vehicle movements, optimise replenishment strategy

and reduce costs. Blackbox Modem is available with central
stock management software, leaving you in complete control.
Contact Pulsar for more information or check out our website.

For more information visit the
Blackbox pages at www.pulsar-pm.com

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Ultra

Pulsar’s Ultra range - the industry standard

Pulsar’s Ultra 3 and Ultra 5 non-contacting measurement controllers have been proven over tens of thousands of applications
in solids, liquids, powders and slurries all over the world, and have become the go-to solution for control and measurement
applications in almost every process and utility industry. UltraTWIN includes the convenience of a second display and a second
measurement channel, configurable for level or open channel flow.

Sophisticated and versatile, the range of built-in functionality for level, volume and flow measurement, advanced control
routines for pump control and options for Modbus or Profibus digital communications, have been the engine for Pulsar’s
global growth; making reliable, secure non-contacting measurement a reality in environments and applications where it was
previously impossible to achieve. Users value Pulsar’s simple, menu-driven set-up, committed sales and technical support and
no-nonsense ‘fit and forget’ reliability.

The launch of Ultra 4 heralds a new chapter in the Ultra story, with its cost-effective Ultra 3/5/TWIN
construction, smaller footprint and new display that gives you immediate feedback
on echo profiles, alarm configuration and much more. • Solids or liquids level

Ultra 3 & 5 in fascia mount measurement
format
• Choice of wall, panel, fascia or
Ultra 5 wall mount
19” rack mount controllers
In level and volume measurement modes, Ultra 3 and 5 are perfect for
the wide range of level measurement applications in solids and liquids • RS232 standard with optional
found throughout food, pharma, chemical, power generation and many
more industries. In volume mode, Ultra 3 and Ultra 5 both offer a range of RS485 Modbus and Profibus
pre-programmed tank shapes for automatic volume calculation from level
measured. Ultra 3 offers 3 control or alarm relays and will work with any • AC or DC supply as standard
Pulsar ultrasonic or radar transducer, while Ultra 5 provides an additional • No special interconnection cable
two relays and more control relay options. UltraTWIN gives you a second • Up to 1000m separation from
measurement channel and second display (wall mount only), along with six
control/alarm relays, assignable to either channel. transducer

• Ultra Wizard easy set up
• Backlit display
• DATEM Software
• Micro SD card logger option (wall

mount units)

For more information visit the UltraTWIN 15
Ultra pages at www.pulsar-pm.com

Ultra 3/5/TWIN: Basic specification

For full details please consult our website

FEATURES

Weight: Nominal 1kg (2.2lbs)

Outside dimensions (wall mount): Ultra 3: 193 x 155 x 102mm (7.59 x 6.1 x 4.02in)
Volt-free contacts: Ultra 5/UltraTWIN: 240 x 184 x 118mm (9.45 x 7.24 x 4.65in)

Form C (SPDT) 5A, 240V ac. 3 off (Ultra 3), 5 off (Ultra 5), 6 off (UltraTWIN)

IP Rating: IP65 (wall mount), IP64 (fascia mount), IP65 (optional IP rated panel mount)

Performance: Accuracy: dependent on transducer specification
Flammable atmosphere: Resolution: dependent on transducer specification
Range: dependent on transducer. Compatible with both dB ultrasonic transducers and
dBR radar transducers

All Ultra units must be mounted in safe area

Echo processing: DATEM (Digital Adaptive Tracking of Echo Movement)

Operating temperature (electronics): -20oC - +55oC process temperature (-4oF - +131oF)

Applications

Cement 12m (40ft) Twin silo measurement

plastic pellet silos 18m (60ft)

Crusher control 1.8m (6ft) Clinker 14m (46ft) Chemical tank with Fuel oil 9m (30ft)
standpipe 1.9m (6ft)
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Ultra 4 - the latest evolution

Ultra 4 offers the sophistication and advanced features of the rest of the Ultra range in a compact, cost-effective package and
useful new features that make it even easier to set up and fine-tune. Offering, as the name suggests, four alarm or control
relays (3 x SPCO isolated and 1 x SPNO solid state) and a multifunctional display while losing none of the easy set-up and
configuration that has made the Ultra range the natural choice for non-contacting measurement world-wide.

LIke the rest of Pulsar’s ‘transducer plus controller’ ranges, Ultra 4 is compatible with both dB ultrasonic and dBR radar
transducers. Ultra 4 can be either wall or fascia mounted and includes HART, Profibus and Modbus digital communications
options and the convenience of on-board micro SD card slot for extended data logging. Like the rest of the Ultra range, Ultra 4
also offers in-built volume calculations based on standard tank shapes as well as advanced pump control and open channel
flow measurement functions.

Ultra 4

Ultra 4 wall mount • 4 onboard relays
• built in volume calculations

from standard tank shapes or

calibration curves

• 8 GB Micro SD card
• Relays assignable by type
• Ultrasonic or radar measurement
• Echo profiles and level trend

graphs shown on built-in display

• HART option
• RS485 Modbus/Profibus option

Ultra 4 fascia mount

Main screen
Ultra 4 allows the onboard relays to be configured to a choice of four
behaviours:
A: Alarm - e.g., lo-lo, lo, hi, hi-hi alarms
P: Pump - Advanced pump control functions
C: Control - range of control functions
M: Misc - for other functions such as totalisation

Trend screen
Shows you at a glance how levels have varied over time. Ultra
4 is supplied complete with an 8GB Micro SD card to increase
datalogging capacity.

Echo Screen
Displays the echo profile without the need to plug in an external
device. Pulsar’s DATEM software is without equal in identifying and
isolating the target, but the echo profile can help in fine-tuning and
improving your measurement.

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Ultra 4: Basic specification

For full details please consult our website

FEATURES

Weight: Nominal 700g (1.54lbs)

Enclosure body dimensions: 150 x 155 x 65mm (5.9 x 6.1 x 2.56in) wall and fascia mount

Volt-free contacts: 3 x SPCO isolated relays, 5A @ 250VAC and 1 x SPNO isolated relay rated at 1A @30V

Analogue output: Isolated (floating output to 150V of 4-20mA or 0-20mA into 500Ω - user programmable
Digital output: and adjustable)

RS485, Modbus/Profibus, DPV 1, HART (4-20mA)

Display: Monochrome graphical dot-matrix, 160 x 240px. Fully programmable display options
IP Rating: with integral keypad and menu navigation keys. Program/run/test mode indicators

IP65 (wall mount), IP64 (fascia mount)

Performance: Accuracy: dB ultrasonic, 0.25% of maximum range or 6mm, whichever is greater; ±2mm
Flammable atmosphere: for dBR mmWAVE RADAR
Resolution: dependent on transducer specification
Range: dependent on transducer. Compatible with both dB ultrasonic transducers up
to dB40 (40m nominal range) and dBR radar transducers

All Ultra units must be mounted in safe area

Echo processing: DATEM (Digital Adaptive Tracking of Echo Movement)

Operating temperature (electronics): -20oC - +50oC process temperature (-4oF - +122oF)

Software for all major Pulsar systems - PC Suite

Pulsar’s PC Suite now includes every major piece of Pulsar software in a single, convenient downloadable package. Activated by
a security ‘dongle’ after the 30-day evaluation period, PC Suite can be flexibly installed on as many PCs as required.

Download PC Suite from the Pulsar website at www.pulsar-pm.com/support/softwaredownloads.aspx. You can use PC Suite to
set up, calibrate, clone and download data from the main range of Pulsar equipment - Ultra range, IMP, Blackbox, dBi intelligent
transducers and Sludge Finder sludge interface monitor.

PC Suite

• Download from pulsar-pm.com
• Activated by security dongle
• All main Pulsar software

components in one place

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Point level measurement

There are many applications where sophisticated continuous level measurement is not required, what you need is simple but
reliable high or low level alarms. Pulsar is here to help.

Choose from Pulsarpoint 200 vibrating probes, Pulsarpoint 300 rotating paddle switches and Pulsarpoint 800 float switches. This
page shows only a cross section of the models available, please check out our website for the current full range and all options.

Pulsarpoint 200 vibrating probes

Range of vibrating switches for bulk solids applications. The sharp profile of the single
blade resists material build-up and the tip sensitive design is immune to wall cling. As
standard, protrudes 190mm into the process. ATEX Zone 0, 1, 2 and 20, 21, 22 available.

MODELS Standard
210-02

210 212-20 High temperature to 150ºC
300 210-03 Rigid tube extension up to 2m insertion

800-50 210-06 Cable extension for insertion up to 20m

Pulsarpoint 300 paddle switches

The paddle is rotation is interrupted when the bulk solid level reaches it, causing a
clutch to disengage the motor and actuate a high, intermediate or low level alarm.
Choose between economical polycarbonate or aluminium housing, with options for solid
or cable extension, ATEX approvals and high temperature operation to 600oC process.

MODELS Polycarbonate housing, IP66, polypropylene blade
300
310 Aluminium housing, IP66, aluminium or stainless steel process
connection, choice of blade materials
Options: Solid, pendulum or cable extension, ATEX dust zones 20, 21, 22 (310 only)

Pulsarpoint 800 float switches

Durable and dependable float switches for alarm or pump control, with wide or narrow
angle operation to suit. Suitable for liquid temperatures up to 60oC. A very wide range of
configurations and options are available, see the website for full details.

MODELS Micro master pump switch. Low cost for turbulent conditions
800-50

800-60 Sensor float control switch. Mercury activated narrow angle

800-70 Signal master control switch. Low cost for pump controls or alarms

For more information visit the
Point level pages at www.pulsar-pm.com

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