Datasheet LIGO-PRO AF, RS232, RS485

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GENERAL INTRODUCTION 3
II. KEY FEATURES 3
III. GENERAL APPLICATIONS 3
IV. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4
V. OVERALL DIMENSIONS AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION 7
VI. CONNECTOR 9
VII. PRODUCT AND ACCESSORIES 18
VIII. INSTALLATION 19
IX. LIGO PRO ORDER CODE 20
X. CONTACT US 21
REVISION HISTORY 21
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I. GENERAL INTRODUCTION
The LIGO PRO fuel level sensor represents a significant advancement as a third-generation product,
having undergone extensive mechanical refinements to enhance both performance and durability.
These improvements enable the sensor to better cope with issues such as water resistance and
electrical insulation, especially compared to its predecessors. Notably, this product adheres to the
highest standards of water and chemical resistance, including its ability to withstand water ingress
according to the IP69K standard.
Another key feature is the sensor's base, constructed from synthetic plastic, which has been cleverly
designed to flex and conform seamlessly to the curved surfaces of fuel tanks without the need for
multiple rubber gaskets to prevent oil spillage.
Furthermore, the product is manufactured using high-quality materials, ensuring reliability in extreme
temperature environments. It effectively withstands the impacts of chemicals, gasoline, and UV
radiation without succumbing to any form of degradation or corrosion. This makes the sensor an ideal
choice for applications in harsh temperature conditions and those requiring exceptional durability.
II. KEY FEATURES

1. High accuracy up to 99.5%.
2. Operating input voltage range from 7V-50V
3. Internal isolation voltage up to 2500V.
4. Being possible to cut down or extend up to 6000mm (optional)
5. Wide operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C.
6. A filter protecting the probe from dregs and water.
7. IP69K waterproof standard.
8. Noise filter and temperature compensation system.
9. Installation and configuration software on multiple application devices: phone, laptop, etc.
10. Anti-vibration spring when moving.
11. Quick installation, safety guaranty.
III. GENERAL APPLICATIONS

- Trucks, container cars, excavators, trains…
- Boats, barges.
- Electric generators.
- Industrial oil storage tanks and stationary storage tanks.
- Factories, industrial zones.
- Fuel storage tanks in agricultural machines and maritime transportation…
IV. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Technical specifications of the LIGO-PRO product
PARAMETER AF RS232 RS485
700, 1000, 700, 1000, 700, 1000,
Standard length (L), mm 1500...up to 6000 1500...up to 6000 1500...up to
mm mm 6000 mm
Measuring error, % ± 0.5 % ± 0.5 % ± 0.5 %
Analog (0…9V),
Output signal Frequency RS232 RS485
(500- 2000Hz)
2400, 4800,
2400, 4800, 9600,
9600, 19200,
Baud rate, bit/sec 9600 19200, 38400,
38400, 57600,
57600, 115200.
115200.
Power supply (DC input voltage, V) 7…50 7…50 7…50
Maximum power consumption, mA 20 20 20
Dielectric strength of galvanic isolation, min (V) 2500 2500 2500
Waterproof standard (Ingress protection rating, IP) IP69K IP69K IP69K
Operating temperature, °C -40...+85 -40...+85 -40...+85
Maximum allowed humidity level, % 100 100 100
Resolution, bit 12 12 12
Analog (0...8);
Digital reading range corresponding to the
Frequency 0 0
minimum level measurement value
(500...1500 Hz)
Analog (1...9V);
Digital reading range corresponding to the
Frequency 4095 4095
maximum level measurement value
(1000...2000 Hz)
Average sampling period, (s) 0...255 0...255 0...255
Message interval, (s) Continuous 1...60 1...60
Absolute error in temperature measurement within

±2 ±2 ±2
the entire temperature measuring range, °С
Average service life, years (minimum) 10 10 10
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1. Voltage output signal depending on the probe length
Fuel level, mm
10
9
Value of output sigual, V
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700
Fuel level, mm
Figure 1. Dependence of the voltage output signal on the fuel level.
Operating voltage range from (0…9V).
2. Frequency output signal depending on the probe length
Fuel level, mm
2500
Value of output sigual, Hz
2000
1500
1000
500
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700
Fuel level, mm
Figure 2. Dependence of the frequency output signal on the probe length.
Operating frequency range from (500-2000Hz).
3. RS232/RS485 output signal depending on the probe length
Fuel level, mm
4500
4000
Value of output sigual, Digital
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700
Fuel level, mm
Figure 3. Dependence of the RS232/RS485 output signal on the probe length.
Measurement range from (0-4095)
V. OVERALL DIMENSIONS AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Figure 4. LIGO PRO fuel level sensor’s overall dimensions.
Figure 5: Description of sensor’s parts
Description:
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1 Oil filter
2 Sensing probe (Aluminium 6063 and stainless steel option)
3 Gasoline resistant rubber gasket
4 Sensor’s head containing sensing circuit board
5 Twisted steel 201 stainless steel plastic conduit
6 Connector IP67,
7 Anti-vibration spring
8 Self-drilling M4.8x32mm x 4pcs, M5x20 Rivet nut x4pcs

VI. CONNECTOR
Figure 6. The detail of connector pins
PIN DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 7…50 VDC
3 NC (Not connected)
4 Analog or Frequency
5 TXD/A+
6 RXD/ B-
1. Connecting LIGO PRO to an external device
+ RS232/ RS485
WIRE COLOUR DESCRIPTION
Black GND (Ground) (V-)
Yellow RXD/B-
Blue TXD/A+
Red 7…50VDC
Figure 7. Wiring diagram of RS232 and RS485 output signals.
+ AF (Analog & Frequency)
WIRE COLOUR DESCRIPTION
Black GND (Ground) (V-)
Yellow Out (Analog/Frequency)
Red 7…50VDC
Figure 8. Wiring diagram of Analog and Frequency output signals.
LIGO fuel sensor is protected against reverse-polarity and overvoltage. This feature helps to
protect circuit boards against incorrect connections and it can withstand a continuous over-
voltage condition (up to 50V in LIGO-SP product and 100V in LIGO-SP-PRO product) and short-
circuit. Please avoid connecting sensor to a power supply which is unstable, usually fluctuates,
or has a voltage higher than the recommended voltage range above.
Using a fuse coupled with one pole (-) or (+) is recommended for over-voltage protection
purpose in case the car equipment is too old or the power cannot be guaranteed. It is
advisable to use fuses which have the rated current less than 2A.
2. Connect the sensor to LIGO mobile configurator
Figure 9. Connection diagram of sensor to PC via a configuration tool.
3. Configuration software interface

Setting up and managing the appropriate configurations for the sensor is indispensable to properly,
stably and accurately operate the device sensor LiGO, as well as usually keep informed about the
device’s operating situation, failure (caused by the sensor itself or external factors), and lifespan.
Figure 10. Device’s management, setting up and configuration software interface
Main parameters:
1. Sensor:
Restore password: Restore user password, user will receive an encrypted string which
will be sent to SOJI for password decryption
Change password: Change user password
Load config: Load configurations from sensor to PC. Note: user must load
configurations from sensor before changing configurations on PC
Save config: Save configurations from PC to sensor
Update firmware: Upgrade new firmware for sensor (visit www.sojielectronics.com for
the latest firmware version)
Set full: Set Full for maximum fuel level calibration
Set Empty: Set Empty for minimum fuel level calibration
Exit: Quit configuration interface
2. Language: Choose English or Vietnamese interface
3. Level Min: Configure LIGO SP-AF output voltage or frequency range according to the voltage
or frequency range of the tracking device input
4. Level Max: Configure LIGO SP-AF output voltage or frequency range according to the
voltage or frequency range of the tracking device input
5. Output type: Select analog or frequency output (used only for LIGO SP-AF)
6. Filter time: set output signal processing time. Default time 60 seconds.
7. Automatic transmission mode: Automatic transmission mode applied only to RS232/RS485
defines sensor output message type:
• Off – no automatic message transmission, sensor is waiting for tracking device request;
• HEX - automatic message transmission in binary format (used by default);
• ASCII - automatic message transmission in text format;
• ASCII EXT – automatic message transmission in extended text format. Additional Prefix
and Postfix configurable parameters are available for this mode to insert required header or
ending of the message.
8. Message interval: Time period that the sensor automatically sends output message to the
tracking device. Parameter value range is from 1…60 seconds with 1 second step. Default
value is 1 second.
9. Actual length: The actual length of sensor probe
10. Address (0-254): Set the network address for the sensor. When several sensors are connected
to one external device, they should have a unique network address.
11. Parameter selection: Select output value type for sensor data
One of the following output value types available for LIGO-RS232 and LIGO-RS485
• Fuel level in standard (normalized) units (0...1000);
• Fuel level in millimeters (mm), 0.1 mm step;
• Fuel volume in liters (L), 0.1 L step;
• Fuel volume in percentage (%), 0.4% step.
12. COM Port: COM port number will be displayed on PC as well as baud rate for RS232 and RS485.
13. Baud rate: Select the rate for data exchange with external device. Default value – 9600 bit/s.
14. Output:
OSC frequency: Initial measuring generator frequency (Hz)
Data output: Data output (0-4095)
Sensor message: Sensor working message
Transcript of the malfunction

Sensor message Possible solution
code
Check if the measuring probe
255 or 254 Calibration error actual size value is inserted correctly
and (or) re-calibrate the sensor
Wash the measuring probe tubes

Short circuit in measuring probe
253 with clean fuel, clean fuel tank of
tubes
mud and water.
252 Calibration error actual size value is inserted correctly
251 Hardware failure Contact supplier
250 Calibration error actual size value is inserted correctly
Sensor temperature: temperature inside sensor circuit board
Sensor type: Sensor models RS232, RS485, AF
15. Calibration Table: Calibration table
16. History: Configuration history
17. Enable AutoCalib feature: Automatically calibrate after cutting. User does not need to
reconfigure after cutting.
18. Infor device:
Firmware version: Sensor’s firmware version
Device ID: Sensing chip’s ID
HW version: Sensor’s hardware version
Boot version: Sensor’s bootloader version
4. Connecting multiple sensors together (Only applicable to RS232 and RS485)
In some situations, there are oil tanks with particular dimensions, communicating oil tanks, too long or
too large oil tanks… multiple oil tanks need to be managed on only 1 device or Data loger cannot
use only 1 sensor to measure the accurate fuel level inside oil tanks, and therefore requires the
connection between 2 or multiple sensors together by the data processor DATA-SUM.
Figure 11. Oil tank with particular dimensions connecting multiple sensors together
Connection diagram of the processor SUM-DATA for multiple sensors:
Figure 12: Connecting 2 sensors by 01 processor SUM-DATA
Figure 13: Connecting multiple sensors together by multiple processors SUM-DATA
VII. PRODUCT AND ACCESSORIES
Figure 14: Sensor and all the accessories
Qty
No. Description
(pcs)
1 LIGO Fuel Level Sensor. Standard lengths: 700, 1000, 1500mm (for other
01
customized lengths, please contact the manufacturer)
2 Oil filter 01
3 Gasoline resistant rubber gasket 01
4 Anti-vibration spring when moving 01
5 2A Fuse protection 01
6 Self-drilling screw M4.8x32mm 04
7 Rivet and screw M5x20mm 04
8 Sealing cord 01
9 Plastic wire sealing connector 01
10 7m PP coated signal wire 01
11 Quick installation manual 01
VIII. INSTALLATION
Quick installation through 5 steps:
Step 1: Pierce oil tank Step 2: Based on oil tank’s Step 3: Configure new length
height, cut a suitable level
indicator
Step 4: Install the level Step 5: Re-adjust the sensor

indicator in the oil tank according to the volume of the oil
tank
Figure 15. 5-step sensor installation.
For further information about the sensor’s installation procedure and configurator software, please visit
our website www.sojielectronics.com or contact us for more details.
IX. LIGO PRO ORDER CODE
Code Description Code Description

Analog (0…9VDC) L7 700mm
AF
Frequency 500…2000Hz L10 1000mm
RS232 RS232 RS232 L15 1500mm
RS485 RS485 RS485 Other length Contact manufacturer
For Example: 700mm length, output signal AF sensor has the order code: LIGO PRO - AFL7
X. CONTACT US
The purpose of this datasheet is to provide comprehensive information on the structure, operation
principle and operating rules for the LiGO PRO - series fuel level sensor. Please feel free to send your
comments regarding any errors or omissions you might find, or any suggestions you might have for the
general improvement of this document. Data specifications can be changed without any notification.
For the latest information and updates, please visit us at: www.sojielectronics.com
SOJI ELECTRONICS JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Ha Noi Head offfice: NO-04, LK-03 Ha Tri, Ha Cau, Ha Dong, Hanoi, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh office: No 154 Nguyen Van Thanh, Long Thanh My Ward, 9 District, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Factory: Van Khe, Nghia Huong, Quoc Oai, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Tel/Fax: +84 24 62 932 369
Email: contact@sojielectronics.com
Visit us at website: www.sojielectronics.com
REVISION HISTORY
Date Version Description
11.09.2023 2.5.1 2nd release

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

II. KEY FEATURES 3

III. GENERAL APPLICATIONS 3

IV. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4

V. OVERALL DIMENSIONS AND DETAILED DESCRIPTION 7

VII. PRODUCT AND ACCESSORIES 18

IX. LIGO PRO ORDER CODE 20

II. KEY FEATURES

2. Operating input voltage range from 7V-50V

3. Internal isolation voltage up to 2500V.

4. Being possible to cut down or extend up to 6000mm (optional)

5. Wide operating temperature range from -40°C to +85°C.

6. A filter protecting the probe from dregs and water.

7. IP69K waterproof standard.

8. Noise filter and temperature compensation system.

10. Anti-vibration spring when moving.

11. Quick installation, safety guaranty.

III. GENERAL APPLICATIONS

- Industrial oil storage tanks and stationary storage tanks.

- Factories, industrial zones.

- Fuel storage tanks in agricultural machines and maritime transportation…

PARAMETER AF RS232 RS485

700, 1000, 700, 1000, 700, 1000,

Standard length (L), mm 1500...up to 6000 1500...up to 6000 1500...up to

Measuring error, % ± 0.5 % ± 0.5 % ± 0.5 %

Output signal Frequency RS232 RS485

Power supply (DC input voltage, V) 7…50 7…50 7…50

Maximum power consumption, mA 20 20 20

Dielectric strength of galvanic isolation, min (V) 2500 2500 2500

Waterproof standard (Ingress protection rating, IP) IP69K IP69K IP69K

Operating temperature, °C -40...+85 -40...+85 -40...+85

Maximum allowed humidity level, % 100 100 100

Average sampling period, (s) 0...255 0...255 0...255

Message interval, (s) Continuous 1...60 1...60

Absolute error in temperature measurement within

Average service life, years (minimum) 10 10 10

1. Voltage output signal depending on the probe length

Figure 1. Dependence of the voltage output signal on the fuel level.

Operating voltage range from (0…9V).

2. Frequency output signal depending on the probe length

Figure 2. Dependence of the frequency output signal on the probe length.

Operating frequency range from (500-2000Hz).

Figure 3. Dependence of the RS232/RS485 output signal on the probe length.

Measurement range from (0-4095)

Figure 4. LIGO PRO fuel level sensor’s overall dimensions.

2 Sensing probe (Aluminium 6063 and stainless steel option)

3 Gasoline resistant rubber gasket

4 Sensor’s head containing sensing circuit board

5 Twisted steel 201 stainless steel plastic conduit

8 Self-drilling M4.8x32mm x 4pcs, M5x20 Rivet nut x4pcs

Figure 6. The detail of connector pins

WIRE COLOUR DESCRIPTION

Black GND (Ground) (V-)

Figure 7. Wiring diagram of RS232 and RS485 output signals.

WIRE COLOUR DESCRIPTION

Black GND (Ground) (V-)

Yellow Out (Analog/Frequency)

Figure 8. Wiring diagram of Analog and Frequency output signals.

Figure 9. Connection diagram of sensor to PC via a configuration tool.