OPERATING MANUAL
REFLEKS™ HP/MD SERIES
HP/MD1015 – HP/MD1025 – HP/MD1035
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of a REFLEKS™ HP/MD series laser ranging unit. Your REFLEKS™ HP/MD utilizes a new and patent pending approach to determining the fluid contents of tanks and containers. This approach involves the comparison of the phase characteristics of light that is transmitted at multiple frequencies.
The REFLEKS™ HP/MD measures the distance from the unit to the surface of the fluid. The measurement can be taken directly from the liquid surface even if the liquid surface is not in a placid state. Liquid surfaces that are severely agitated, foamy, or that are choked with floating debris may be more difficult or impossible to measure dependent on the degree and distance to the surface.
Please read and understand the following instructions before attempting to operate your REFLEKS™ HP/MD series unit. If you have any questions regarding the operation or intended function of the unit, please call us directly at (480) 998-4828.
MEASURING TO REFLECTIVE LIQUID SURFACES
Reflective liquids are those liquids that are at rest and that have placid or still surfaces. Most liquids that are in storage for future use will have placid surfaces. Liquids that are "in process" as in mixing or blending operations will normally have agitated and/or foamy surfaces.
The REFLEKS™ HP/MD relies on the mirror-like reflection of light from a liquid surface in order to take the measurement. All fluids are reflective when at rest. Differences in color or clarity or type make no difference in the REFLEKS™ HP/MD unit's ability to take an accurate measurement.
Accurate measurements to a liquid surface should be taken on a line that is perpendicular (straight down) to the liquid surface. In fact, when using the REFLEKS™ HP/MD, this is the only way that a measurement can be taken. The transmitted laser light must be directed straight down so that it is reflected from the liquid surface, straight back. If the transmitted laser light strikes the liquid surface at an angle, then the reflected light will not be returned back to the REFLEKS™ HP/MD unit and the measurement cannot be taken.
Each REFLEKS™ HP/MD unit is designed to work with an optical sensor (Part #MDS-15,25,40). Each MDS sensor has an automatic self-leveling feature that insures that the measurement is taken perpendicular to the liquid surface, if installed properly.
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