Sludge Finder 2 Datasheet
Sludge Finder 2 Datasheet
Sludge Finder 2 Datasheet
Technical Specifications:
Pulsar’s Sludge Finder 2 is a controller and transducer system that provides reliable
continuous sludge blanket level measurement. It is used in thousands of applications
worldwide for detecting sludge blanket levels in primary, secondary, and tertiary
settlement tanks either with stationary or travelling bridges, clarifiers, gravity thickeners,
or sequencing batch reactor (SBR) systems.
PHYSICAL
Controller Body
235 mm x 184 mm x 120 mm (9.3 in x 7.2 in x 4.7 in) Wall mount only.
Dimensions:
Weight: Nominal 1 kg (2.2 lb)
Enclosure Material/
Polycarbonate, flame resistant to UL94-5V
Description:
Cable Entry Detail: 10 cable entry knock outs, 5 x M20 and 1 x M16 underside. 4 x PG11 at rear
Transducer Cable
2 twisted pair 0.5 mm2 with overall screen
Extensions:
Maximum Separation: 200 m (656.2 ft)
ENVIRONMENTAL
IP Rating: IP65/NEMA 4X
Max. & Min. Temperature
-20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F)
(Electronics):
Flammable Atmosphere For installation in non-flammable area only. Most compatible transducers suitable for flammable atmospheres. See
Approval: sensor / transducer datasheet or brochure.
2014/30/EU & 2014/35/EU — EMC Directive. Standards applied: EN 61010-1:2010 / EN 61326-
CE Approval:
1:2013 / EN 55011 / EN 61000 (3-2 / 3-3 / 4-2 / 4-3 / 4-4 / 4-5 / 4-6 / 4-7 / 4-11
ATEX Approval: Controller must be within a safe area. See dB transducers for level sensor approvals
OUTPUTS
2 off isolated (to 150 V floating) output of 4-20mA or 0-20mA into 1 kΩ (user programmable and
Analog Output:
adjustable) 0.1% resolution
Digital Output: Half-duplex RS232
Volt Free Contacts,
6 form “C” (SPDT) rated at 5 A at 115 V AC
Number, and Rating :
192 x 128 pixel illuminated graphical display showing a variety of screens including echo profile.
Display:
Fully programmable display options, integral keypad with menu navigation keys.
Radio Modem (Optional): 4-20mA using wireless exempt frequencies. Maximum range 500 m (1,640 ft) line-of-sight
Communication Bus
RS485 Modbus RTU/ASCII or Profibus DPV0 or DPV1 (slave device)
(Optional):
PROGRAMMING
Onboard Programming: By integral keypad
PC Programming: Via RS232
Programming Security: Via passcode (user selectable and adjustable)
SUPPLY
Operating Voltage: Universal 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz, 22-28 V DC
Power Consumption: 20 W maximum power (typically 11 W)
Fuse: 2 A slow blow
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