To install 2 Omnicomm fuel level sensors in a moving unit to measure the fuel and combine the data, it is imperative to follow the following steps as accurately and carefully as possible.
Step 1 - Gateway Connection
Connect one of the fuel sensors to the computer via an RS485 connector.
Open the Omnicomm internal configuration software (Download link)
Change the Sensor Network Address (ID) from 1 to 2.
Step 2 - Configuration Center
Open the Configuration Center and connect via serial connection or OTA.
Scroll down until you find the "Fuel” configuration.
Configure the fields as shown in the picture.
Step 3 - Create a Calibration Table For Each Fuel Tank
Create a calibration table for each tank via Customer Portal >> ‘My Calibrations’ as shown in the picture (Example only)
Make sure you use the right source of data from your calibration table.
Step 4 - Create the sum calibration table connecting the two tables
Create a Sum table that contains both calibration tables from the previous step
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Source 1 = 14 (table 1)
Source 2 = 15 (table 2)
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Step 5 - Assign The Tables To The Correct Unit
Login to ZonMax, find the unit, and enter the settings.
Locate the IO’s tab and create 3 Analog Inputs as shown in the picture.
-Remember to add the calibration tables to each input
-The Fuel Level input must be configured as “Main Fuel Tank”
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