CA730 Fuel Level Meter Data sheet

CA730 Data sheet Data sheet revision Release date Document number 2.0 2 April 2010 CEU-CA730-DS001-12

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www.caraltec.com CA730 Fuel Level Meter Key Features Max reading: Accuracy. Supply voltage: Low power: Serial output: Output format: Size: 250.0 Gallons 1% 8 to 32 VDC 15 mA 9600,8,n,1 xxx.x Gallons Dia. 2.75, Length 28.5"

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- Embedded electronics - RS-232 interface - 0 to 5 VDC analog output - Guided calibration - Offset parameter (New from version 4.xx) - Takes reading directly inside the fuel tank - Built-in temperature sensor - Fully compatible with Skypatrol units CA730 General description The CA730 is a electronic fuel level meter with serial and analog output, for the terrestrial transport industries. This high-tech device is designed to support the extreme conditions found in this kind of application. It has no moving parts and is maintenance-free. The CA730 is made out of aluminum. The CA730 is based in high performance microcontroller for robustness, high accuracy and linearity as well as long term stability. The low power, high voltage range electronics of the CA730 is optimized for use in truck applications. The flash memory microcontroller used in the CA730, allows user to configure the report parameters and to do in field firmware upgrades.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INSTALLATION AND CALIBRATION ..................................................................... 4 2 MESSAGE FORMAT ............................................................................................... 4 3 OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 5
3.1 Header .............................................................................................................................. 5 3.2 Footer ............................................................................................................................... 6 3.3 Device ID .......................................................................................................................... 6 3.4 Periodic report time ........................................................................................................... 6 3.5 Offset ................................................................................................................................ 7 3.6 Query fuel level ................................................................................................................. 7 3.7 Query report time .............................................................................................................. 7 3.8 Query product version ....................................................................................................... 8

4 NOTES ..................................................................................................................... 8

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1 Installation and Calibration

Consult the CA730 instalation guide (CA730Install.pdf). Connect the CA730 wires to the GSP unit as follows: CA240B SIGNAL Supply Ground TX RX WIRE COLOR Red Black Yellow Brown GPS unit SIGNAL Supply Ground RX TX

2 Message format
The message sent from the sensor has the following format: <header><fuel level>,<temperature>,<device id><footer> Were: <header> <fuel level> <temperature> <device id> <footer> Is a parameter defined by the user Actual level in gallons Temperature of the fuel Is a parameter defined by the user Is a parameter defined by the user

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<header> <fuel level> <temperature> <device id> <footer>

AT$SEND, 045.3 Gallons 19 C QSV236 -END

3 Operation
The CA730 fuel level meter can be handled and setup by the followings commands: 3.1 Header The message header allows to send a control command to the GPS unit like AT$MSGSND=2," or something similar.

Function Syntax Parameter Default Response

Define the header of the message AT$HEADER=<header> <header> is astring with a maximum of 40 characters Nothing HeaderOK|ERROR,IdFooter

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Function Syntax Parameter Default Response

3.3 Device ID

Define the footer of the message AT$FOOTER=<footer> <footer> is astring with a maximum of 20 characters Nothing HeaderOK|ERROR,IdFooter

To set a unique device identification.

Function Syntax Parameter Default Response

Define the device ID of the fuel level meter AT$ID=<id> <id> is astring with a maximum of 20 characters CA730 serial number HeaderOK|ERROR,IdFooter

3.4 Periodic report time Sets the time between automatic reports, values allowed 0 (disable) to 250 minutes.

Function Syntax Parameter Default Response

Define the time between periodic reports AT$TIME=<time> <time> time in minutes, 3 digits with leading zeros 015 HeaderOK|ERROR,IdFooter

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Since the CA730's probe must be 1/2" above the bottom of the tank, the amount of fuel in this space can't be sensed, this amount may be taken into account by intruducing an offset.

Function Syntax Parameter Default Response

3.6 Query fuel level Function Syntax Response 3.7 Query report time Function Syntax Response

To set the quantity of fuel below the sensor AT$OFFSET=<offset> <offset> offset in 0.1 gallons, 3 digits with leading zeros 000 HeaderOK|ERROR,IdFooter

To query the current fuel level AT$QRYFLV Message (see message format section)

To query the periodic report time setting AT$TIME? Header,time,IdFooter

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4. Notes - The time between a command and the response is 2 seconds to allow the GPS unit to process the message. - The Header, Footer and ID can contain any combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, symbols and punctuation marks. - All the commands must be typed in upper case. - The cable from the CA730 to the GPS unit should not exceed 50 meters with AWG 22 wire.

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