Bindicator MP Installation & Operation Manual

MPR180213 Rev. B

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MP Series Radar Transmitter

Installation & Operation Manual

Order from: C A Briggs Company - 632 Davisville Road - Willow Grove, PA 19090

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MP Series Radar Transmitter
Installation & Operation Manual

CONTENTS

I. HANDLING AND STORAGE ..................................................................................................................... 1

Inspection and Handling
Disposal and Recycling
Storage

II. GENERAL SAFETY ................................................................................................................................... 2

Authorized Personnel
Use
Misuse

III. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................... 3

Function

Technical Specications

IV. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 4

Guidelines
Mounting Considerations

V. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................. 7

General Safety
Disconnect Requirements For Permanently Installed Equipment
Wiring

VI. SET UP ............................................................................................................................................... 9

LCD Adjustment Unit
Tank Parameters Reference
Setting Parameters
Measurement Span
Dampening
Current Output
Echo Learning of False Echo
Reset
Current Output Test
Full Menu Structure

VII. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 19

Every 6 months:
Every 12 months:

VIII. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................ 20

SAFETY SYMBOLS

WARNING:

IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR PROCEDURES, WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

CAUTION:

IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR PROCEDURES, WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE OR FAILURE OF THE EQUIPMENT.

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Installation & Operation Manual

I. HANDLING AND STORAGE

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSpECTION ANd HANdlINg

Do not dispose of the carton or packing materials.

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Each package should be inspected upon receipt for damage that may have occurred due to mishandling during

shipping. If the unit is received damaged, notify the carrier or the factory for instructions. Failure to do so may

void your warranty. If you have any problems or questions, consult Customer Support at 800-778-9242.

dISpOSAl ANd RECyClINg

This product can be recycled by specialized companies and must not be disposed of in a municipal collection

site. If you do not have the means to dispose of properly, please contact for return and disposal instructions or

options.

STORAgE

If the device is not scheduled for immediate installation following delivery, the following steps should be

observed:

1. Following inspection, repackage the unit into its original packaging.

2. Select a clean dry site, free of vibration, shock and impact hazards.

3. If storage will be extended longer than 30 days, the unit must be stored at temperatures between
32º and 158º F (0º to 70° C) in non-condensing atmosphere with humidity less than 85%.

CAUTION: dO NOT STORE A NON-pOWEREd UNIT OUTdOORS FOR A pROlONgEd pERIOd.

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II. GENERAL SAFETY

AUTHORIzEd pERSONNEl

All instructions described in the document must be performed by authorized and qualied service personnel

only. Before installing the unit, please read these instructions and familiarize yourself with the requirements and

functions of the device. The required personal protective equipment must always be worn when servicing this

device.

USE

The device is solely intended for use as described in this manual. Reliable operation is ensured only if the

instrument is used according to the specications described in this document. For safety and warranty reasons,

use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer or modication of this device is explicitly

forbidden. All servicing of this equipment must be performed by qualied service personnel only. This device

should be mounted in locations where it will not be subject to tampering by unauthorized personnel.

MISUSE

Improper use or installation of this device may cause the following:

• Personal injury or harm

• Application specic hazards such as vessel overll

• Damage to the device or system

If any questions or problems arise during installation of this equipment, please contact Customer Support at

800-778-9242.

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III. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

FUNCTION

The MP Series meter measures the level of bulk solids in the storage vessels without physical contact to the

The level meter transmits microwaves at constant intervals and receives echoes (reection of transmitted

waves) from the surface of the material under measurement. The time difference between the transmission and

reception of the microwave is processed by microcomputer to accurately determine the level of stored materials.

TECHNICAl SpECIFICATIONS

FUNCTIONAL

Antenna Horn

Power Supply 20 to 32 VDC

Power consumption Max. 704 mW

Mounting Swivel Flange

Dead Zone 11.8 in (30 cm) below the antenna

Max Measurable Distance 230 ft (70 m)

Transmitting frequency 26 GHz

Transmitting cycle Every 83 ms

Bean angle (-3 dB) Approx. 8º degrees

Resolution 1 mm

Allowable Fluctuation Rate 10 cm/s

PERFORMANCE

Accuracy ±1.2 in. or 0.04% of span, whichever is greater

Ambient Temp Housing: -40º to 140º F (-40 to + 60º C);

With LCD: -4º to 140º F (-20 to + 60º C).
Note: 1 hour warm-up operation required at -40º F (-40º C)

Antenna: -40º to 302º F (-40º to 150º C)

Pressure Horn/Transducer (Max): 145 PSI (1 MPa)

Output signal 4 to 20mA x 1 (Resistive load Max. 499Ω), HART

Integral time 0-999s

PHYSICAL

Material Housing: Aluminum

Protection Housing: IP66 (Housing cover and lead outlet must be closed)

Conduit Entry 1 - G

Mass Approx. 13 lb (6.0 kg)

Swivel Mount Leakage (Max): 1.5 PSI (10k Pa)

Antenna: 316 Stainless Steel

Antenna: IP67

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IV. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

WARNINg: REMOVE pOWER FROM THE UNIT BEFORE INSTAllINg, REMOVINg, OR MAKINg
AdJUSTMENTS.

gUIdElINES

• The measurement range and accuracy are guaranteed only when the antenna is pointed at an angle

perpendicular to the material surface, and there is no presence of airborne dust, vapor, and agitated

foam. If these conditions are not satised, the measurement range and accuracy may differ according to

the measurement conditions.

• Ensure that freezing and/or condensing will not occur inside the electronic unit.

• If the cable gland is not tightened or loosens, water may enter and damage the equipment. When the
equipment operates in the presence of process gases and/or uids (especially corrosive gases those

materials may penetrate through the resin of the cone antenna and damage the equipment.

• Cable size: AWG 22 to 16 in (0.3 mm2 to 1.25 mm2)

• If the material could enter the dead zone, a stand pipe can be used to ensure that the material surface

cannot reach the dead zone of the level meter.

• Mounting ange will mount to 150# ANSI type.

• Recommended height of stand pipe: the end of the horn antenna must be protruded a minimum of

0.4 in. (10 mm) from the stand pipe or the unit will not function properly. Avoid too long of a stand pipe to
prevent malfunction of the instrument.

• Set the value of 100% (20 mA) level so that the dead zone is included. Setting the 100% (20 mA) level

within the blind sector will cause a malfunction of the instrument.

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• Do not install the sensor close to the material ll pipe.

• Do not install any interfering instruments within the beam angle because reections from beams, pipes,

and other supports within the tank will cause false echoes.

• The sensor may need to be re-aimed if false echo mapping does not work.

• Install protection such as a simple roof above the level meter to avoid exposure to direct sunlight.

INSTAllATION

1. Determine where the unit will be installed.

2. Orient the unit so that the index mark is facing toward the center of the vessel.

3. Attach the unit to the vessel using the mounting plate or process tting.

4. For the swivel ange only, direct the unit into the vessel. Unit should be aimed

toward the center/gate of the vessel. Tighten bolts to the ange.

AIR pURgE

All units come standard with an air purge line, and should be used to keep the inside

of the antenna clean. The air purge tting size is G1/8. Please consult the factory for

installation guidelines.

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Index Mark

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V. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

WARNINg: REMOVE pOWER FROM THE UNIT BEFORE INSTAllINg, REMOVINg, OR MAKINg

AdJUSTMENTS

gENERAl SAFETy

When using electrical equipment, you should always follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

• The installation and wiring of this product must comply with all national, federal, state, municipal, and

local codes that apply.

• Properly ground the enclosure to an adequate earth ground.

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Do not modify any factory wiring. Connections should only be made to the terminals described in this section.

• All connections to the unit must use conductors with an insulation rating of 300 V minimum, rated for
212º F (105º C), a minimum ammability rating of VW-1, and be of appropriate gauge for the voltage and
current required (see specications).

• Do not allow moisture to enter the electronics enclosure. Conduit should slope downward from the unit

housing. Install drip loops and seal conduit with silicone rubber product.

dISCONNECT REqUIREMENTS FOR pERMANENTly INSTAllEd EqUIpMENT

A dedicated disconnecting device (circuit breaker) must be provided for the proper installation of the unit. If

independent circuits are used for power input and main relay outputs, individual disconnects are required.

Disconnects must meet the following requirements:

• Located in close proximity to the device

• Easily accessible to the operator

• Appropriately marked as the disconnect for the device and associated circuit

• Sized appropriately to the requirements of the protected circuit (see specications)

WARNINg: dO WIRINg WHEN THE INSTRUMENT IS pOWEREd OFF. AVOId SHORT CIRCUIT ANd

REVERSE pOlARITy.

CAUTION: THE UNIT MUST BE SUpplIEd WITH A dC pOWER SUpply.

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WIRINg

1. Unscrew the cover. (rotate counterclockwise)

2. LCD unit is attached, remove it. (Rotate counterclockwise or to OPEN)

3. Open the wire entry of terminal block by pushing on the actuating lever with a at screwdriver

4. Insert wires as shown on the panel (positive (+) to terminal entry No. 1 and negative (-) to terminal No. 2)

5. Release actuating lever of the terminal

6. Connect the ground wire to internal earth ground terminal (D-Class grounding).

7. Attach the LCD unit if it had been installed

8. Screw the cover on tightly

9. Connect ground screw (D-Class grounding) between conduit entry to tank or any other earth ground.

CAUTION: dO NOT CONNECT CABlE SHIEld WIRE ON dEVICE RECEIVINg 4-20mA SIgNAl.

The LCD Adjustment
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Do not touch the LCD Adjustment Unit connection
terminal while instrument is powered on.

Power Supply

– + + –

(D-class grounding) M4

Customer Supplied

24 VDC

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Display/

Input

VI. SET UP

lCd AdJUSTMENT UNIT

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NO. KEY FUNCTION

1 Esc • Interrupt entry (cancel)

• Returns to previous screen

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TANK pARAMETERS REFERENCE

2 + • Moves cursor

→

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4 Ent • Enters to menu

5 Display Displays parameters and waveforms

• Change value

• Change Y axis (re ection) of waveform

• Moves cursor to the left

• Change X-axis (distance) of waveform

• Accepts value

• Shifts to next screen

SETTINg pARAMETERS

It is recommended that the following characteristics are determined before programming. The chart below can

be used as reference, add more columns as necessary.

Sensor Address

Sensor Name

Units

(Check

Distance
one per
sensor)

Type Parameters

Feet

Meters

Tank Height

Full Distance

Empty Distance

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MEASUREMENT SpAN

Sets measurement span corresponding to the process level of 100% and 0%. Distance from level meter

measuring reference point to material surface. Percent is equal to the amount of current at each level. 100%

cannot be zero; must be set to least 11.8 in. (30 cm).

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dAMpENINg

Set the duration for the damping lter. The damping lter will smooth the response of a sudden change in the

level. The time can be set between 0 and 999 seconds. Keep in mind that the update time of the display and

output will be longer, but the sensor will react to changes with a delay.

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CURRENT OUTpUT

Selects the 4-20 mA current output mode corresponding to the process level 0-100% and alarm current value.

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FAlSE ECHO lEARNINg

Sets mask to unwanted reections (false echoes or noise echoes) being received from obstructions within a

tank. When the material level is low, measure the exact distance inside the vessel to the material. Set the echo

learning distance, 3 ft (1 m) less than the measured distance.

Tank should be empty when setting up the echo learning.

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RESET

There are two reset options. Use “Measuring reset” to restart measurement without affecting parameters. Use

“Parameter reset” to reset parameters to the default settings.

NOTE: Parameter Reset

• Parameter reset returns various parameters to instrument default. Please take note of current settings

before execute parameter reset.

• It is possible to clear echo learning range and strength by using the PC software, please call factory for

assistance.

• There are two reset types described above, but there is menu item “Factory reset” might be displayed.

This reset type used at factory setting and user can not apply this reset.

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CURRENT OUTpUT TEST

Allows you to select a simulation value in order to test the functioning of the current output.

NOTE: When you are ready to end the simulation, click on ‘Esc’ to return the instrument to the actual level

measurement.

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FUll MENU STRUCTURE

All values shown are defaults

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VII. MAINTENANCE

EVERy 6 MONTHS:

• Clean the antenna with a damp cloth; a mild cleaner can be used.

NOTE: In extremely dusty environments, more frequent cleanings may be required. Low pressure air can

also be used to keep the antenna clean. Use the pipe plug used for purged air.

EVERy 12 MONTHS:

• Check to see if there is damage to the housing.

• Tighten the cover and cable gland.

• Tighten the bolt for installation xture.

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VIII. TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

E8000 SRAM Error

E4000 EEPROM Error

E2000 MIC Error

E1000 Trig Error

E0800 LCD Error Move (removable) LCD display to warmer/colder temperature.

E0400 Charge error Charge circuit error

E0200/S.12C I2C Checksum error Communication between level meter and LCD adjustment unit failed

E0080 Lost echo There is no echo reection, dielectric may be to low (minimum = 2)

E0008 Min. meas. Limit over

E0004 Max. meas. Limit over

E0002 Upper range limit over (100%

E0001 Lower range limit over (0% over)

S. CPU Level meter not responding Checking temperature of the unit, wiring and pressure of vessel, see

Powered ON the device,
but screen is blank

Measured level reading
higher than material level

over)

Are wiring connections correct?
Is power being supplied to the
device?

Are there any obstructions
between antenna and material
surface to be measured?

Cycle power, if error does not clear contact factory

Cycle power, if error does not clear, contact factory

Unit may be installed too close the ll stream - move unit (see installation

guidelines)

There is no reection echo in the measurement span, check dead zone;
dielectric constant may be too low (minimum =2),

Aiming of unit may need to be adjusted

Check dead zone, obstructions and material level - adjust accordingly

appropriate sections of manual for guidelines

Correct the wiring.
Supply power to the device

Execute echo learning to mask false echo from the obstacle.

Change the level meter position

Are there any inlet streams of
material under measurement
within the radiation angle

Measured level reading
lower than material level

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Check whether the material
surface entered to the blind
sector

Change level meter installation

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