Pro Sensor Models M1017--- (Propane) INTENDED USE OF THE M1017 SENSOR IS TO MEASURE THE AMOUNT OF LIQUID PROPANE INSIDE A PROPANE TANK MEETING THE SPECIFATIONS BELOW, UNDER THE CONDITIONS LISTED BELOW. THIS DEVICE IS INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. WARNING USE OF THIS DEVICE IN A MANNER OTHER THAN STATED IN THIS MANUAL, MAY RESULT IN IMPAIRMENT OF THE DESIGNED SAFETY PROTECTION AND THUS AN UNSAFE CONDITION.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Smart Device/App Users 1. Go to your app store. Search for Mopeka Tank Check app and install. 2. Launch the app. When it starts it will automatically start a search for Mopeka ✓ sensors. www.mopeka.
. Press and hold SYNC button until sensor appears on app. (up to 10 seconds) 4. The sensor will then appear on your app as a new device. 5. Sensor is now Sync’d. You may now proceed to installing the sensor on the tank. www.mopeka.
For LPG Tank ✓ Display Users: 6. Pull the battery protection strip completely out of display and discard. This will turn on the display. 7. Hold one of the buttons on your Display until the lights for that button start flashing (approx 5 seconds). Release button when lights start flashing. 8. Press and hold SYNC button until sensor (up to 10 seconds) until the display lights stop flashing. The sensor is now synced with the display. 9.
Install Sensor on Tank-Vertical Cylinders 15. Clean the bottom of the tank of any debris, excess paint, and rust. 16. If your tank sits directly on the ground or other flat surface, then install the spacers to the bottom of the foot ring of your tank. This will provide adequate space and improved wireless range for the sensor. Steel Tanks: 17. The sensor mounts to the bottom center of the tank using magnets.
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Aluminum Tanks: 20. The sensor mounts to the bottom center of the tank using the collar set. 21. The collar set has pre-applied 2-sided adhesive. The tank must be properly prepared or the collar will not adhere. 22. The tank must be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water. 23. Allow the water to dry, then clean the tank with an alcohol pad or similar, to remove all grease. 24. Lay the collar set in the center of the tank bottom, and mark as needed to guide the final installation of the collar onto the tank.
29. Return the tank to the upright position. Check that the tank is on a level and flat surface or otherwise is level with ground. A tilt can degrade the quality of the measurement. 30. After a few seconds, up to a few minutes, the propane will settle, and the readings will stabilize. www.mopeka.
Install Sensor on Tank-Horizontal Cylinders 31. If installing on a horizontal tank, place the sensor on center, bottom of tank, with rubber pad and magnets against tank as shown. It is important to place it on the center of tank so that sensor is horizontal, or sensor reading quality can be poor. www.mopeka.
BOTTOM VIEW OF TANK (Green line is centerline of tank. Magnets and rubber pad should all be on tank centerline.) 32. Use the Sensor Position option on the sensor’s home page in the app, as needed, to ensure proper position on the tank. When installed correctly, the sensor will be level to the horizon. The Sensor Position tool works like a bubble level. The dots move as the sensor is tilted from horizontal level position.
Using the LPG Tank ✓ App Users: 33. Clicking on a sensor in the main list takes you to the sensor’s own screen, where you can change settings specific to that sensor. Click on the settings icon to modify. Common items to check area. Check the tank size to match your tank. b. Rename the sensor as needed to recognize it. c. Set how you wish the level to be displayed (% or actual height). 34. It is important to note the indicators on the sensor screen. a.
BATTERY CHANGE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD-BATTERIES MUST ONLY BE CHANGED IN AN AREA FREE OF IGNITIBLE CONCENTRATIONS. 1. The enclosure lid is held in place by a snap fit, in 4 places. In the locations shown, insert small screwdriver, knife, or similar into gap between lid and base and pry outward to release snap fit. Lid can then be lifted out of assembly. 2. Pry battery so that it is released from plastic and battery contacts lips that hold it in position. 3.
BATTERY CHANGE INSTRUCTIONS-LED DISPLAY 1. The standalone display lid is held in place by a snap fit, in 2 places. In the locations shown, insert small screwdriver between lid and base and pry outward to release snap fit. Lid can then be lifted out of assembly. 2. Lift electronics board out of assembly and remove battery. Place new battery in same orientation. 3. Place electronics board back into the base. Place buttons and snap lid back to base. www.mopeka.
REVISION TABLE REVISION A B C D E www.mopeka.com DESCRIPTION RELEASE UPDATED FOR BATTERY CHANGE CORRECTED TEMP RANGE TEMP RANGE GENERAL UPDATE. ADDED ALUM TANK SECTION. DATE 2020.09.25 2020.11.02 2020.11.03 2020.11.05 2020.11.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generate, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
