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TEK-FLEX 4100A

Explosion Proof Guided Wave

Radar Level Transmitter

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NOTICE

Read this manual before working with the product. For personal and system safety, and for optimum product performance, make sure you thoroughly understand the contents before installing, using, or maintaining this product. For technical assistance, contact Customer Support 796 Tek-Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014 USA Tel: +1 847 857 6076, +1 847 655 7428

No part of this publication may be copied or distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any human or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, manual, or otherwise, or disclosed to third parties without the express written permission. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.

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CONTENTS

1 Safety instructions 7

1.1 Software history ............................................................................................................... 7

1.2 Intended use ..................................................................................................................... 7

1.3 Certification ...................................................................................................................... 8

1.4 Electromagnetic compatibility ......................................................................................... 8

1.5 Safety instructions from the manufacturer ..................................................................... 9

1.5.1 Copyright and data protection ................................................................................................ 9

1.5.2 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................... 9

1.5.3 Product liability and warranty .............................................................................................. 10

1.5.4 Information concerning the documentation......................................................................... 10

1.5.5 Warnings and symbols used................................................................................................. 11

1.6 Safety instructions for the operator............................................................................... 11

2 Device description 12

2.1 Scope of delivery............................................................................................................. 12

2.2 Device description .......................................................................................................... 14

2.3 Visual Check ................................................................................................................... 15

2.4 Nameplates .................................................................................................................... 16

2.4.1 Non-Ex nameplate ................................................................................................................ 16

3 Installation 17

3.1 General notes on installation ......................................................................................... 17

3.2 Storage ........................................................................................................................... 17

3.3 Transport ........................................................................................................................ 18

3.4 Pre-installation requirements ....................................................................................... 19

3.5 How to prepare the tank before you install the device.................................................. 19

3.5.1 Pressure and temperature ranges....................................................................................... 19

3.5.2 General information for nozzles........................................................................................... 21

3.5.3 Installation requirements for concrete roofs....................................................................... 23

3.6 Installation recommendations for liquids...................................................................... 24

3.6.1 General requirements .......................................................................................................... 24

3.6.2 How to attach probes to the bottom of the tank................................................................... 25

3.6.3 Standpipes............................................................................................................................. 28

3.6.4 Typical applications............................................................................................................... 32

3.7 Installation recommendations for solids....................................................................... 34

3.7.1 Nozzles on conical silos........................................................................................................ 34

3.7.2 Traction loads on the probe.................................................................................................. 35

3.8 How to install the device on the tank ............................................................................. 36

3.8.1 How to assemble the single rod probe (single-piece probe)............................................... 36

3.8.2 How to assemble the single rod probe (segmented probe)................................................. 40

3.8.3 How to assemble the segmented coaxial probe .................................................................. 43

3.8.4 How to install a device with a flange connection ................................................................. 46

3.8.5 How to install a device with a threaded connection............................................................. 47

3.8.6 How to install a cable probe in the tank............................................................................... 48

3.8.7 Recommendations for pits and tanks made of non-conductive materials.......................... 49

3.8.8 How to assemble the remote version................................................................................... 50

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4 Electrical connections 56

4.1 Safety instructions.......................................................................................................... 56

4.2 Electrical installation: outputs 1 and 2 .......................................................................... 56

4.3 Electrical connection for current output ....................................................................... 57

4.4

4.5 Networks ........................................................................................................................ 59

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3.8.9 How to turn or remove the signal converter ........................................................................ 53

3.8.10 How to attach the weather protection to the device........................................................... 54

3.8.11 How to open the weather protection .................................................................................. 55

Non-Ex devices ..................................................................................................................... 57

4.3.1

4.3.2 Devices for hazardous locations........................................................................................... 57

Protection category ........................................................................................................58

4.5.1 General information.............................................................................................................. 59

4.5.2 Point-to-point networks ....................................................................................................... 59

4.5.3 Multi-drop networks ............................................................................................................. 60

5 Start-up 61

5.1

Start-up checklist........................................................................................................... 61

5.2 Operating concept ..........................................................................................................61

5.3 Digital display screen .....................................................................................................62

5.3.1

Local display screen layout .................................................................................................. 62

5.3.2 Keypad buttons ..................................................................................................................... 62

5.3.3 Help screens ......................................................................................................................... 62

5.3.4 How to start the device ......................................................................................................... 63

Remote communication with PACTware™ .................................................................... 63

5.4

5.5 Remote communication with the AMS™ Device Manager............................................. 64

6 Operation 65

6.1

User modes .................................................................................................................... 65

6.2 Operator mode................................................................................................................ 65

6.3 Supervisor mode ............................................................................................................68

6.3.1

General notes........................................................................................................................ 68

6.3.2 How to get access to the supervisor mode .......................................................................... 68

6.3.3 Keypad functions................................................................................................................... 69

6.3.4 Menu overview ...................................................................................................................... 72

6.3.5 Function description ............................................................................................................. 73

6.4 Further information on device configuration................................................................. 86

6.4.1

Protection of the device settings .......................................................................................... 86

6.4.2 Network configuration .......................................................................................................... 86

6.4.3 Linearisation ......................................................................................................................... 87

6.4.4 Distance measurement ........................................................................................................ 87

6.4.5 Level measurement .............................................................................................................. 88

6.4.6 How to configure the device to measure volume or mass................................................... 89

6.4.7 How to make the device follow the correct level or interface signal .................................. 90

6.4.8 Thresholds and parasitic signals.......................................................................................... 92

6.4.9 How to use the snapshot function to filter parasitic signals ............................................... 96

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6.4.10 How to measure products with a low dielectric constant (e

6.4.11 How to decrease the length of probes................................................................................ 98

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6.5 Service mode .................................................................................................................. 99

6.6 Errors............................................................................................................................ 100

6.6.1 General information............................................................................................................ 100

6.6.2 Error handling..................................................................................................................... 102

7 Service 106

7.1 Periodic maintenance................................................................................................... 106

7.2 Keep the device clean................................................................................................... 106

7.3 How to replace device components ............................................................................. 107

7.3.1 Service warranty ................................................................................................................. 107

7.3.2 Replacement of the display cover....................................................................................... 108

7.3.3 Replacement of the complete electronic module .............................................................. 110

7.3.4 Replacement of the terminal module................................................................................. 112

7.3.5 Replacement of the BM 100 signal converter .................................................................... 114

7.3.6 Replacement of the BM 102 signal converter .................................................................... 120

7.4 Spare parts availability................................................................................................. 1

7.5 Availability of services .................................................................................................. 1

7.6 Returning the device to the manufacturer................................................................... 1

7.6.1 General information............................................................................................................ 1

7.6.2 Form (for copying) to accompany a returned device.......................................................... 1

7.7 Disposal ........................................................................................................................ 1

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8 Technical data

8.1 Measuring principle...................................................................................................... 1

8.2 Technical data............................................................................................................... 1

8.3 Pressure/temperature table for probe selection ........................................................ 1

8.4 Guidelines for maximum operating pressure (CRN certification) .............................. 1

14 17 22 23

8.5 Dimensions and weights .............................................................................................. 126

9 Description of HART interface 158

9.1 General description ...................................................................................................... 1

9.2 Software history ........................................................................................................... 1

9.3 Connection variants...................................................................................................... 1

9.3.1 Point-to-Point connection - analogue / digital mode......................................................... 1

9.3.2 Multi-Drop connection (2-wire connection) ....................................................................... 1

9.4 HART® device variables............................................................................................... 1

9.5 Field Communicator 375/475 (FC 375/475) ................................................................. 1

9.5.1 Installation .......................................................................................................................... 1

9.5.2 Operation............................................................................................................................. 136

9.6 Asset Management Solutions (AMS) ............................................................................ 137

9.6.1 Installation .......................................................................................................................... 137

9.6.2 Operation............................................................................................................................. 137

9.6.3 Parameter for the basic configuration ............................................................................... 137

9.7 Field Device Tool / Device Type Manager (FDT / DTM) ................................................ 137

9.7.1 Installation .......................................................................................................................... 137

9.7.2 Operation............................................................................................................................. 1

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9.8 HART menu tree for Basic-DD .................................................................................. 1

9.8.1 Overview Basic-DD menu tree (positions in menu tree).................................................... 1

9.8.2 Basic-DD menu tree (details for settings).......................................................................... 1

9.9 HART menu tree for AMS

9.9.1 Overview AMS menu tree (positions in menu tree) ............................................................ 1

9.9.2 AMS menu tree (details for settings).................................................................................. 1

10 Appendix

10.1 Order code ...............................................................................................................

10.2 List of spare parts ......................................................................................................

10.3 List of accessories......................................................................................................

10.4 Glossary .................................................................................................................

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTION

1.1 Software history

Data about software revisions is shown in the Supervisor menu. Go to Test > Information > Device ID

Device ID. For more data, refer to

Device IDDevice ID

Function description

on page 73. If it is not possible to refer to

Test > Information >

Test > Information > Test > Information >

the device menu, record the serial number of the device (given on the device nameplate) and speak to the supplier.

Release date

Back end Front end DTM revision Hardware NE 53 level

(back end)

[YYYY-MM-DD]

2005-10-18 1.0.2.73 1.0.0.22 1.0.0.24 2139590100 n/a

2006-02-27 1.02.75 1.0.0.22 1.0.0.24 2139590100 3

2006-05-29 1.02.75 1.0.0.25 1.0.0.24 2139590100 3

2006-09-01 1.02.77 1.0.0.26 1.0.0.32 2139590100 3

2007-11-21 1.02.79 1.0.0.27 1.0.0.33 2139590100 3

2008-06-22 1.02.80 1.0.0.27 1.0.0.34 2139590100 3

2010-03-01 2.02.82

2010-05-01 2.02.83

2012-03-05 2.02.84

1 This back end firmware revision is only used for device upgrades 2 It is possible to upgrade the hardware (revision 2139590100) with back end firmware revision 1.02.82 3 If your computer uses the Windows XP operating system, install DTM revision V 1.0.0.35. If your computer uses the Windows 7 operating

system, install DTM revision V 1.0.0.37.

4 It is possible to upgrade the hardware (revision 2139590100) with back end firmware revision 1.02.83 5 It is possible to upgrade the hardware (revision 2139590100) with back end firmware revision 1.02.84

1.02.82

1.02.83

1.02.84

1.0.0.28 1.0.0.35 4000659401

1.0.0.28 1.0.0.37

4000659401

1 3

n/a

3 3

1.2 Intended use

CAUTION!

Responsibility for the use of the measuring devices with regard to suitability, intended use and corrosion resistance of the used materials against the measured fluid lies solely with the operator.

INFORMATION!

The manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from improper use or use for other than the intended purpose.

This TDR level transmitter measures distance, level, mass and volume of liquids, pastes, slurries, granulates and powders. It can also measure level and interface of liquids at the same time.

It can be installed on tanks, silos and open pits.

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1.3 Certification

DANGER!

For devices used in hazardous areas, additional safety notes apply; please refer to the Ex documentation.

In accordance with the commitment to customer service and safety, the device described in this document meets the following safety requirements:

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC in conjunction with EN 61326-1

(2013).

All devices are based on the CE marking and meet the requirements of NAMUR Guideline NE 21 and NE 43.

1.4 Electromagnetic compatibility

The device design agrees with European Standard EN 61326-1 (2013) when installed in metallic tanks.

You can install the device on open-air tanks and tanks that are not made of metal. Refer also to the note that follows.

CAUTION!

If you install a device with a rod or cable probe in a non-metallic tank or open-air pit, a strong electromagnetic field near to the device can have an unwanted effect on the accuracy. Use a device with a coaxial probe for this type of installation.

INFORMATION!

Device operation agrees with residential-class (class B) and industrial-class (class A) emissions. The device fulfils immunity requirements when it is installed in industrial areas.

The device agrees with these conditions if:

•

the device has a single or double probe (rod or cable probe) and is used in a closed tank made of metal or

•

the device has a coaxial probe.

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1.5 Safety instructions from the manufacturer

1.5.1 Copyright and data protection

The contents of this document have been created with great care. Nevertheless, we provide no guarantee that the contents are correct, complete or up-to-date.

The contents and works in this document are subject to copyright. Contributions from third parties are identified as such. Reproduction, processing, dissemination and any type of use beyond what is permitted under copyright requires written authorisation from the respective author and/or the manufacturer.

The manufacturer tries always to observe the copyrights of others, and to draw on works created in-house or works in the public domain.

The collection of personal data (such as names, street addresses or e-mail addresses) in the manufacturer's documents is always on a voluntary basis whenever possible. Whenever feasible, it is always possible to make use of the offerings and services without providing any personal data.

We draw your attention to the fact that data transmission over the Internet (e.g. when communicating by e-mail) may involve gaps in security. It is not possible to protect such data completely against access by third parties.

We hereby expressly prohibit the use of the contact data published as part of our duty to publish an imprint for the purpose of sending us any advertising or informational materials that we have not expressly requested.

1.5.2 Disclaimer

The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage of any kind by using its product, including, but not limited to direct, indirect or incidental and consequential damages.

This disclaimer does not apply in case the manufacturer has acted on purpose or with gross negligence. In the event any applicable law does not allow such limitations on implied warranties or the exclusion of limitation of certain damages, you may, if such law applies to you, not be subject to some or all of the above disclaimer, exclusions or limitations.

Any product purchased from the manufacturer is warranted in accordance with the relevant product documentation and our Terms and Conditions of Sale.

The manufacturer reserves the right to alter the content of its documents, including this disclaimer in any way, at any time, for any reason, without prior notification, and will not be liable in any way for possible consequences of such changes.

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1.5.3 Product liability and warranty

The operator shall bear responsibility for the suitability of the device for the specific purpose. The manufacturer accepts no liability for the consequences of misuse by the operator. Improper installation or operation of the devices (systems) will cause the warranty to be void. The respective "Standard Terms and Conditions" which form the basis for the sales contract shall also apply.

1.5.4 Information concerning the documentation

To prevent any injury to the user or damage to the device it is essential that you read the information in this document and observe applicable national standards, safety requirements and accident prevention regulations.

If this document is not in your native language and if you have any problems understanding the text, we advise you to contact your local office for assistance. The manufacturer can not accept responsibility for any damage or injury caused by misunderstanding of the information in this document.

This document is provided to help you establish operating conditions, which will permit safe and efficient use of this device. Special considerations and precautions are also described in the document, which appear in the form of icons as shown below.

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1.5.5 Warnings and symbols used

Safety warnings are indicated by the following symbols.

DANGER!

This warning refers to the immediate danger when working with electricity.

DANGER!

This warning refers to the immediate danger of burns caused by heat or hot surfaces.

DANGER!

This warning refers to the immediate danger when using this device in a hazardous atmosphere.

DANGER!

These warnings must be observed without fail. Even partial disregard of this warning can lead to serious health problems and even death. There is also the risk of seriously damaging the device or parts of the operator's plant.

WARNING!

Disregarding this safety warning, even if only in part, poses the risk of serious health problems. There is also the risk of damaging the device or parts of the operator's plant.

CAUTION!

Disregarding these instructions can result in damage to the device or to parts of the operator's plant.

INFORMATION!

These instructions contain important information for the handling of the device.

LEGAL NOTICE!

This note contains information on statutory directives and standards.

• HANDLING

HANDLING

HANDLINGHANDLING

This symbol designates all instructions for actions to be carried out by the operator in the specified sequence.

RESULT

RESULTRESULT This symbol refers to all important consequences of the previous actions.

1.6 Safety instructions for the operator

WARNING!

In general, devices from the manufacturer may only be installed, commissioned, operated and maintained by properly trained and authorized personnel. This document is provided to help you establish operating conditions, which will permit safe and efficient use of this device.

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2. DEVICE DESCRIPTION

2.1 Scope of delivery

INFORMATION!

Do a check of the packing list to make sure that you have all the elements given in the order.

Figure 2-1: Scope of delivery for compact version

1 Signal converter and probe – compact version. 2 Probe segments. For the assembly procedure of the single rod probe, refer to

(single-piece probe)

option, only part of the probe is attached to the device. For the assembly procedure of the segmented single rod probe,

How to assemble the single rod probe (segmented probe)

refer to mented coaxial probe, refer to The assembly instructions and small parts are in a bag attached to the signal converter.

3 Quick Start 4 CD-ROM. This contains the Handbook, the Quick Start, the Technical Datasheet and related software.

on page 36. If a single rod or coaxial probe is attached and you ordered the "segmented probe"

on page 40. For the assembly procedure of the seg-

How to assemble the segmented coaxial probe

How to assemble the single rod probe

on page 43.

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Figure 2-2: Scope of delivery for the remote version

1 Signal converter and probe 2 Probe segments. For the assembly procedure of the single rod probe, refer to

(single-piece probe)

option, only part of the probe is attached to the device. For the assembly procedure of the segmented single rod, refer to

How to assemble the single rod probe (segmented probe)

coaxial probe, refer to The assembly instructions and small parts are in a bag attached to the signal converter.

3 Quick Start 4 CD-ROM. This contains the Handbook, the Quick Start, the Technical Datasheet and related software. 5 Flexible conduit. For the assembly procedure, refer to 6 Wall bracket (also for installation on pipes)

on page 36. If a single rod or coaxial probe is attached and you ordered the "segmented probe"

on page 40. For the assembly procedure of the segmented

How to assemble the segmented coaxial probe

How to assemble the remote version

on page 43.

How to assemble the single rod probe

on page 50.

INFORMATION!

No special tools, no training required!

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2.2 Device description

The TDR level transmitter is designed to measure the distance, level, interface, mass and volume of liquids, pastes, slurries, granulates and powders.

TDR level transmitters use a probe to guide a signal to the surface of the measured product. The device has a large choice of probes. Thus, it can measure most products in difficult conditions. For more data, refer to

The device has a set-up wizard, fully-potted electronic sub-assemblies and online help functions. You usually will not need this document to install, set up and operate the device.

Technical data

You can order these accessories:

• Stainless steel weather protection.

• RS232 / HART® converter (VIATOR).

• USB / HART® converter (VIATOR).

• ESD protection (30 kV).

• Metaglas® dual process sealing system for dangerous products.

on page 127.

INFORMATION!

For more data on accessories, refer to List of accessories on page 182

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2.3 Visual Check

INFORMATION!

Inspect the packaging carefully for damages or signs of rough handling. Report damage to the carrier and to the local office of the manufacturer.

Figure 2-3: Visual check

1 Device nameplate (for more data, refer to 2 Process connection data (size and pressure rating, material reference and heat number) 3 Gasket material data - refer to the illustration that follows

Figure 2-4: Symbols for the supplied gasket material (on the side of the process connection)

1 EPDM 2 Kalrez® 6375

Non-Ex nameplate

on page 16)

If the device is supplied with an FKM/FPM gasket, there is no symbol on the side of the process connection.

WARNING!

•

If the display screen glass is broken, do not touch.

•

If the device has to measure the level of dangerous products (ammonia etc.), we recommend that the device has the Metaglas® option.

•

If the device has to measure the level of products where there is a risk of electrostatic discharge, we recommend that the device has the ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection option.

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2.4 Nameplates

INFORMATION!

Look at the device nameplate to ensure that the device is delivered according to your order. Check for the correct supply voltage printed on the nameplate.

2.4.1 Non-Ex nameplate

Figure 2-5: Non-Ex nameplate

1 Indicator arrow to cable entry / cable entry size. Notified body for radio approval. 2 Hardware revision / Software revision 3 Nominal voltage for operation. For further information, refer to 4 Degree of ingress protection (according to EN 60529 / IEC 60529) 5 Customer tag number 6 Date of manufacture 7 Order number 8 Type code (defined in order) 9 Model name and number 10 Company name and address

Non-Ex devices

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3. INSTALLATION

3.1 General notes on installation

INFORMATION!

Inspect the packaging carefully for damages or signs of rough handling. Report damage to the carrier and to the local office of the manufacturer.

INFORMATION!

Do a check of the packing list to make sure that you have all the elements given in the order.

INFORMATION!

Look at the device nameplate to ensure that the device is delivered according to your order. Check for the correct supply voltage printed on the nameplate.

3.2 Storage

WARNING!

Do not keep the device in a vertical position. This will damage the probe and the device will not measure correctly.

Figure 3-1: Storage conditions

1 Do not bend rod and coaxial probes – support here 2 Storage temperature range: -50…+85°C/ -60…+185°F (min. -40°C/ -40°F for devices with the integrated LCD display

option)

• Store the device in a dry and dust-free location.

• Store the device in its original packing.

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3.3 Transport

Figure 3-2: How to hold the device

Figure 3-3: How to hold the device

1 Remove the converter before you lift the device with a hoist. 2 Wind cable probes greater than 400 mm / 16¨ in diameter. 3 Do not hold the probe when you lift the device. 4 Do not wind the flexible conduit less than 330 mm / 13¨ in diameter.

WARNING!

If you do not lift the device carefully, you can cause damage to the probe.

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3.4 Pre-installation requirements

INFORMATION!

Obey the precautions that follow to make sure that the device is correctly installed.

• Make sure that there is sufficient space on all sides.

• Protect the signal converter from direct sunlight. If necessary, install the weather protection

accessory.

• Do not subject the signal converter to heavy vibrations. The devices are tested for vibration

and agree with EN 50178 and IEC 60068-2-6.

3.5 How to prepare the tank before you install the device

CAUTION!

To avoid measuring errors and device malfunction, obey these precautions.

3.5.1 Pressure and temperature ranges

Figure 3-4: Pressure and temperature ranges

1 Process connection temperature

The process connection temperature must stay in the temperature range of the gasket material unless the device is a High-Temperature version. Refer to the table "Temperature ranges for gaskets" that follows and to "Technical data" on page 130. Ex devices: see supplementary operating instructions

2 Ambient temperature for operation of the display

-20...+60°C / -5...+140°F If the ambient temperature is not between these limits, the display screen switches off automatically

3 Ambient temperature

Non-Ex devices: -40...+80°C / -40...+176°F Ex devices: see supplementary operating instructions

4 Process pressure

Refer to the table "Process pressure limits" that follows and "Pressure/temperature table for probe selection" on page 136.

WARNING!

The process connection temperature range must agree with the temperature limits of the gasket material. The operating pressure range is subject to the process connection used and the flange temperature.

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Temperature ranges for gaskets

Gasket material Process connection temperature

Standard version High-Pressure version High-Temperature and

High-Temperature /

High-Pressure

versions

[°C] [°F] [°C] [°F] [°C] [°F]

FKM/FPM -40…+200 -40…+392 -40…+150 -40…+302 -40…+300 -40…+572

Kalrez® 6375

-20…+200 -4…+392 -20…+150 -4…+302 -20…+300 -4…+572

INFORMATION!

Ø4 mm / 0.16

Ø4 mm / 0.16¨ single cable probe with FEP coating option only:

Ø4 mm / 0.16Ø4 mm / 0.16

single cable probe with FEP coating option only: The process connection

single cable probe with FEP coating option only: single cable probe with FEP coating option only:

temperature range is -20...+150°C / -4...+302°F

INFORMATION!

Single rod probes with protective sheath option only:

Single rod probes with protective sheath option only: The process connection temperature range

Single rod probes with protective sheath option only:Single rod probes with protective sheath option only: depends on the protective sheath material selected.

PP: -40...+90

C/ -40…+194°F; PVDF: -40...+150°C/ -40…+302°F; PVC: -15...+80°C/ +5…+176°F

Process pressure limits

Device version Maximum process pressure

[barg] [psig]

Ø8 mm / 0.32¨ single cable 40

All other probe types

Refer also to "Pressure / temperature table for probe selection" in the "Technical data" section

and device versions 100

580

1450

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3.5.2 General information for nozzles

CAUTION!

Follow these recommendations to make sure that the device measures correctly.

Figure 3-5: Recommended nozzle dimensions for single rod and single cable probes

1 Recommended conditions: h ≤ d, where h is the height of the tank nozzle and d is the diameter of the tank nozzle. 2 The end of the nozzle must not have an extension into the tank. Do not install the device on a high nozzle.

CAUTION!

If the device is installed on a high nozzle, make sure that the probe does not touch the side of the nozzle (attach the probe end, ...). We recommend that you use a coaxial probe (this solution is applicable only to liquids).

INFORMATION!

It is possible to measure in these conditions with a minimum top dead zone. Use the snapshot function to filter the parasite signals from long nozzles. For more data, refer to How to use the snapshot function to filter parasitic signals on page 96

Figure 3-6: Sockets for threaded process connections

1 Recommended installation 2 The end of the socket must not have an extension into the tank

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CAUTION!

Do not put the process connection near to the product inlet. If the product that enters the tank touches the probe, the device will measure incorrectly.

Figure 3-7: Do not put the device near to a product inlet

1 The device is in the correct position. 2 The device is too near to the product inlet. 3 If it is not possible to put the device in the recommended position, install a deflector pipe.

Figure 3-8: How to prevent build-up of product around the process connection

1 If product particles are likely to collect in holes, a nozzle is not recommended. 2 Attach the flange directly to the tank. 3 Use a threaded connection to attach the device directly to the tank.

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INFORMATION!

If your device has a coaxial probe, you can ignore these installation recommendations.

CAUTION!

Install coaxial probes in clean liquids that are not too viscous.

3.5.3 Installation requirements for concrete roofs

Figure 3-9: Installation on a concrete roof

1 The diameter, d, of the hole must be greater than the thickness, t, of the concrete. 2 If the thickness, t, of the concrete is greater than the diameter, d, of the hole, install the device in a recess.

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3.6 Installation recommendations for liquids

3.6.1 General requirements

Figure 3-10: Installation recommendations for liquids

1 The electromagnetic (EM) field generated by the device. It has a radius of R

objects and product flow. Refer to the table that follows.

2 If there are too many objects in the tank, install a bypass chamber or stilling well. 3 Keep the probe straight. If the probe is too long, shorten the probe length. M ake sure t hat the de vice is configur ed with

the new probe length. For more data on the procedure, refer to

4 Empty space. Refer to the table that follows.

How to decrease the length of probes

. Make sure that the EM field is clear of

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INFORMATION!

If the device has to measure the level of dangerous products (ammonia etc.), we recommend that you use a device with the Metaglas® option.

Clearance between the probe and other objects in the tank

Probe type Empty space (radius, R

[mm] [inches]

Single rod / cable

300

), around the probe

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3.6.3 Standpipes

Use a standpipe if:

• There is highly conductive foam in the tank.

• The liquid is very turbulent or agitated.

• There are too many other objects in the tank.

• The device is measuring a liquid (petro-chemicals) in a tank with a floating roof.

Figure 3-17: Basic installation recommendations for standpipes (stilling wells and bypass chambers)

1 Stilling well 2 Bypass chamber 3 Air circulation hole 4 Level of the liquid

CAUTION!

Installation requirements

•

The standpipe must be electrically conductive.

•

The standpipe must be straight. There must be no sudden changes in internal diameter

greater than 1 mm / 0.04

•

The standpipe must be vertical.

•

Recommended surface roughness: <±0.1 mm / 0.004¨.

•

Stilling well only: The bottom of the stilling well must be open.

•

Adjust the probe to the center of the standpipe.

•

Make sure that there are no deposits at the bottom of the standpipe.

•

Make sure that there is liquid in the standpipe.

INFORMATION!

Standpipes are not necessary for devices with coaxial probes. But if there is a sudden change in diameter in the standpipe, we recommend that you install a device with a coaxial probe.

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Figure 3-18: Installation recommendations for stilling wells

1 Stilling well in tanks containing one liquid 2 Stilling well in tanks containing more than one liquid 3 Air circulation hole 4 Maximum level of the liquid 5 Liquid circulation hole 6 Distance between holes ≥ 25 mm/1¨ (depends on the minimum layer to be measured)

Installation in tanks containing one liquid and foam

• Drill a pressure equalization hole in the stilling well above the maximum level.

• Deburr the hole.

• If the probe has a counterweight, make sure that there is enough space between the

counterweight and the wall of the stilling well.

Installation in tanks containing more than one liquid

• Drill a pressure equalization hole in the stilling well above the maximum level of the top liquid.

• Drill more holes along the length of the stilling well. Distance between holes ≥ 25 mm / 1¨

(depends on the minimum layer to be measured)

These holes help the liquids to move freely.

• Deburr the holes.

• If the probe has a counterweight, make sure that there is enough space between the

counterweight and the wall of the stilling well.

Floating roofs

If the device is for a tank with a floating roof, install it in a stilling well.

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Figure 3-19: Floating roofs

1 Sediment 2 Support fixtures 3 Stilling well 4 Floating roof 5 Product 6 Tank

Bypass chamber - general notes

Figure 3-20: Installation recommendations for bypass chambers

1 Bypass chamber for tanks that contain one liquid 2 Bypass chamber for tanks that contain more than one liquid 3 Distance between holes ≤ minimum level of each liquid in the tank 4 Additional process connection

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Installation on tanks containing one liquid and foam

• The bypass chamber must have a process connection that is above the maximum level of

liquid.

• The bypass chamber must have a process connection that is below the lowest measured level

of liquid.

Installation on tanks containing more than one liquid

• The bypass chamber must have a process connection that is above the maximum level of

liquid.

• The bypass chamber must have a process connection that is below the lowest measured level

of liquid.

• There must be more process connections along the length

must have a minimum diameter of 25 mm / 1¨ with a minimum distance of 100 mm / 4¨ between the holes.

• If the probe has a counterweight, make sure that there is enough space between the

counterweight and the wall of the stilling well.

• If the interface liquid does not have a layer of air above it, fit a vent at the top of the bypass

chamber. Refer to the illustration that follows:

of the bypass chamber. These

Figure 3-21: Installation recommendations for bypass chambers with no air gap

1 Bypass chamber with no air gap 2 Air vent

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3.6.4 Typical applications

Spherical tanks

The device can measure liquid petroleum gas (LPG). This product is stocked in spherical tanks.

Figure 3-22: A spherical tank

Figure 3-23: How to install the device on a spherical tank

1 Install the device on top of the tank 2 If the top platform has the shape of a nozzle, do not install the process connection too near to the wall. For more data,

refer to

General requirements

on page 24.

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Horizontal cylindrical tanks

The installation requirements and procedures for vertical tanks are also applicable to horizontal cylindrical tanks.

CAUTION!

Calculate volume and mass values carefully for conversion tables. Volume does not increase in the same proportion as level.

Figure 3-24: How to install the device in a horizontal cylindrical tank

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3.7 Installation recommendations for solids

3.7.1 Nozzles on conical silos

We recommend that you prepare the installation when the silo is empty.

DANGER!

Risk of electrostatic discharge (ESD): The device is resistant to electrostatic discharges of up to 15 kV (30 kV with the ESD protection option – recommended for solid applications), but it is the responsibility of the fitter and the user to prevent ESD.

CAUTION!

Install the device at the correct location to measure level correctly and prevent too much bending and traction. If necessary, attach the probe to the bottom of the tank.

Figure 3-25: Installation recommendations for solids

1 We recommend installation without a nozzle. If not, h ≤50 mm / 2¨. 2 The end of the probe must be more than 300 mm / 12¨ above the tank bottom. 3 Empty space (radius, R

4 The electromagnetic (EM) field generated by the device. It is also the measurement zone of the probe. Make sure that

5 Ground the tank, the product and the probe (if attached). 6 If possible, put the process fitting ≥300 mm / 12¨ from the tank wall

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Clearance between the probe and other objects in the tank

Probe type Empty space (radius, R

Single cable Ø4 mm / 0.16¨ 4 300 12

Single cable Ø8 mm / 0.32¨ 4 300 12

INFORMATION!

If the probe is longer than 10 m / 33 ft, we recommend that you do not attach the end of the probe.

3.7.2 Traction loads on the probe

Traction load depends on:

• The height and shape of the tank.

• The particle size and density.

• The rate at which the tank is emptied.

CAUTION!

Risk of damage to the cable probe. High loads can break the cable. If the load on the Ø8 mm / 0.32 supplier.

) around the probe

min

[mm] [inches]

single cable probe is more than 3500 kg / 7700 lb, contact your

CAUTION!

Make sure that the tank roof is resistant to deformation at high loads.

Estimated traction load on the probe in kg

Material Probe length, 10 m Probe length, 20 m Probe length, 30 m

[kg]

Cement 1000 2000 3000

Fly ash 500 1000 1500

Wheat 300 500 1200

Estimated traction load on the probe in lb

Material Probe length, 33 ft Probe length, 65 ft Probe length, 98 ft

[lb]

Cement 2200 4410 6520

Fly ash 1100 2200 3300

Wheat 660 1100 2650

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3.8 How to install the device on the tank

3.8.1 How to assemble the single rod probe (single-piece probe)

INFORMATION!

This procedure is for devices with single rod probes that are not segmented (single-piece probes).

Figure 3-26: Equipment needed to assemble the device

1 Union nut 2 2 locking nuts 3 Housing assembly 4 Single rod probe 5 Tools: two 8 mm open-ended wrenches (not supplied) 6 Tools: one 7 mm open-ended wrench (not supplied)

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Part 1: Check the order number on each component

Figure 3-27: Part 1: Check the order number on each component

• Make sure that the housing and the single rod have the same ID numbers.

• Remove the sticker from the probe.

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Part2: How to attach the locking nut and union nut

Figure 3-28: Part2: How to attach the locking nut and union nut

1 Attach a locking nut to the housing assembly. 2 Make sure that the nut is fully engaged on the thread. 3 Attach the union nut to the housing assembly. 4 Tighten these nuts with the two 8 mm open-ended wrenches. 5 Continue the assembly procedure on the page that follows.

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Part 3: How to attach the locking nut and union nut

Figure 3-29: Part 3: How to attach the locking nut and union nut

CAUTION!

Support the probe.

1 Attach a locking nut to the single rod. 2 Make sure that the locking nut is engaged ¾ along the length of the thread. 3 Attach the single rod to the union nut. Make sure the probe touches the housing assembly. 4 Tighten the single probe with a 7 mm open-ended wrench. 5 Tighten the locking nut against the union nut with two 8 mm open-ended wrenches.

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3.8.2 How to assemble the single rod probe (segmented probe)

INFORMATION!

This procedure is for devices with single rod probes that are segmented.

Figure 3-30: Equipment needed to assemble the single rod probe (segmented)

1 Converter and process connection 2 Bottom (quantity: 1) segment of the rod probe 3 Top and middle (if more than one) segments of the rod probe 4 Tools: two 8 mm open-end wrenches (not supplied) 5 Lock nuts (2 lock nuts per segment) 6 Union nut (1 union nut per segment)

CAUTION!

Make sure that the housing and the single rod have the same ID numbers.

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Part 1: How to assemble the segmented single rod probe

Figure 3-31: Part 1: How to assemble the segmented single rod probe

CAUTION!

Make sure that the nuts are tight and the rod probe cannot loosen.

1 Attach a lock nut to the threaded rod below the process connection. Turn the nut until it is ¾

along the length of the rod.

2 Attach a union nut to the threaded rod below the process connection. 3 Use two 8 mm open-end wrenches to tighten the union nut against the lock nut.

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Part 2: How to assemble the segmented single rod probe

Figure 3-32: Part 2: How to assemble the segmented single rod probe

WARNING!

Put a support below the probe to prevent deformation.

CAUTION!

Make sure that the nuts are tight and the rod probe cannot loosen.

1 Attach a lock nut to each end of the rod probe segments. 2 Attach a union nut to the bottom end of each rod probe segment, but not to the bottom seg-

ment. Use two 8 mm open-end wrenches to tighten the union nut against the lock nut.

3 Attach the top segment of the rod probe to the union nut below the process connection. Use

two 8 mm open-end wrenches to tighten the union nut against the lock nut on the rod probe.

4 Attach the middle segment of the rod probe to the union nut on the top segment (if there are

middle segments). Use two 8 mm open-end wrenches to tighten the union nut against the lock nut. Repeat this step for the other segments.

5 Attach the bottom segment of the rod probe to the union nut on the top segment. Use two

8 mm open-end wrenches to tighten the union nut against the lock nut.

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3.8.3 How to assemble the segmented coaxial probe

Figure 3-33: Equipment needed to assemble the coaxial probe

1 Converter and process connection 2 HC M4×20 screws (1 screw per probe segment) 3 Lock washers (1 pair of washers per probe segment) 4 Top (quantity: 1), middle (quantity: 1 or more) and bottom (quantity: 1) segments of the signal rod 5 PTFE spacer (1 spacer per probe segment) 6 Middle (quantity: 1 or more) and bottom (quantity: 1) segments of the coaxial tube 7 Union nut with 2 socket set screws M5×5 (1 union nut per segment of the coaxial tube) 8 Tools: two 7 mm open-end wrenches (not supplied) 9 Tools: two pipe (Stillson) wrenches (not supplied) 10 Tools: one 2.5 mm Allen wrench and one 2 mm Allen wrench (not supplied)

CAUTION!

Make sure that the housing and the single rod have the same ID numbers.

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Part 1: How to assemble the segmented coaxial probe

Figure 3-34: Part 1: How to assemble the segmented coaxial probe

CAUTION!

Do not attach the screw to the end of the rod segment that has a groove for the attachment of a PTFE spacer.

1 Use a 2 mm Allen wrench to attach and tighten a HC M4×20 screw at the top of each rod seg-

ment (intermediary and end rod segments)

2 Attach a PTFE spacer to the end of each rod segment that has a groove. 3 Attach a pair of lock washers at the top of each rod segment (intermediary and end rod seg-

ments)

4 Assemble one of the middle rod segments (with a pair of lock washers on the attached screw)

and the signal rod below. Use two 7 mm open-ended wrenches to tighten the assembled parts to a torque of 2…3Nm.

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Part 2: How to assemble the segmented coaxial probe

Figure 3-35: How to assemble the segmented coaxial probe: part 2

WARNING!

Be careful when you use the pipe wrenches. Make sure that the measuring tubes have no deformation.

CAUTION!

•

Make sure that the screws are tight and the measuring tube cannot loosen.

•

Make sure that the fitting for the lock screw is not aligned with a hole in the coaxial tube.

1 Attach a union nut to each coaxial tube (middle and end tubes) 2 Attach a middle tube segment to the coaxial probe stem. Do not use tools to tighten the as-

sembled parts.

3 Assemble the next middle rod segment (with a pair of lock washers on the attached screw)

and the top rod segment. Use two 7 mm open-ended wrenches to tighten the assembled parts to a torque of 2…3Nm.

4 Assemble the next coaxial tube segment and the top coaxial tube segment. Do not use tools

to tighten the assembled parts. Do steps (9) thru (10) again until the end rod segment and end coaxial tube are attached.

5 Use the 2 pipe wrenches to tighten the coaxial tubes in the lock nuts. 6 Use a 2.5 mm Allen wrench to attach and tighten the two HC M5×5 screws (lock screws) to the

union nut.

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3.8.4 How to install a device with a flange connection

Equipment needed:

• Device

• Gasket (not supplied)

• Wrench (not supplied)

Figure 3-36: Flange connection

• Make sure that the flange on the nozzle is level.

• Make sure that you use the applicable gasket for the flange and the process.

• Align the gasket correctly on the flange facing of the nozzle.

• Lower the probe carefully into the tank.

For more data on cable probes, refer to

• Tighten the flange bolts.

Refer to local rules and regulations for the correct torque to apply to the bolts.

How to install a cable probe in the tank

on page 48.

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3.8.5 How to install a device with a threaded connection

Equipment needed:

• Device

• Gasket (not supplied)

• 50 mm / 2¨ wrench (not supplied)

Figure 3-37: Threaded connection

• Make sure the tank connection is level.

• Make sure that you use the applicable gasket for the connection and the process.

• Align the gasket correctly.

• If the device is installed on a tank made of plastic or other non-conductive material, refer to

Recommendations for pits and tanks made of non-conductive materials

• Lower the probe carefully into the tank.

For more data on cable probes, refer to

• Use 50 mm / 2¨ wrench to attach the process connection to the tank.

• Tighten the nut.

Refer to local rules and regulations for the correct torque to apply to the connection.

How to install a cable probe in the tank

on page 49.

on page 48.

INFORMATION!

If there is not sufficient clearance to install the device, remove the housing. Install the probe and then put the housing back on the process connection. For more data, refer to How to turn or remove the signal converter on page 53

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3.8.6 How to install a cable probe in the tank

Figure 3-38: Wind cable probes carefully

1 Do not wind cable probes less than 400 mm / 16¨ in diameter.

WARNING!

If you bend the probe too much, you will damage the device and it will not measure accurately.

Figure 3-39: Installation of devices with cable probes

1 >1 m / 3½ ft

• Use two persons to lift the housing and the probe above the process connection.

• Hold the device 1 m / 3½ ft above the tank.

• Unwind the probe carefully into the tank.

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3.8.7 Recommendations for pits and tanks made of non-conductive materials

If you have a device with a single rod or a single cable probe and a thread connection, obey these instructions:

• Put a metal sheet between the device and the process connection.

It must have a diameter greater than 200 mm / 8¨.

• Make sure that the metal sheet is in contact with the thread stop on the device.

We recommend that you use DN≥200 / ≥8¨ for flange connections.

If you have a device with a double rod, double cable or coaxial probe, you can ignore these instructions.

Figure 3-40: Installation in a non-metallic tank or pit with a thread connection

1 Non-metallic (plastic...) tank or pit 2 Metal sheet, Ø ≥200 mm / 8¨

CAUTION!

When the device is installed, make sure that the tank roof has no deformation.

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3.8.8 How to assemble the remote version

Figure 3-41: Part 1 of assembly procedure

• Attach the wall bracket 1 to the flexible conduit.

• Tighten the locking nut 2 with a 24 mm wrench.

• Attach the wall bracket to a wall or pipe (DN50...100 / 2¨...4¨) 3.

• Loosen the housing locking screw 4 with a 5 mm Allen wrench.

• Remove the housing 5.

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Figure 3-42: Part 2 of the assembly procedure

• Attach the housing to the flexible conduit 6.

• Tighten the housing locking screw 7.

• Attach the flexible conduit to the probe 8.

• Tighten the flexible conduit locking screw 9.

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You can attach the wall bracket of the remote housing to a wall or pipe (DN50...100 / 2¨...4¨). These are the dimensions:

Figure 3-43: Dimensions of the wall bracket

Dimensions in mm

Dimensions [mm]

a b c d e f g h i j

Wall bracket 120 60 20 11 90 150 6 67.4 126.4 150.4

Dimensions in inches

Dimensions [inches]

a b c d e f g h i j

Wall bracket 4.7 2.4 0.8 0.4 3.5 5.9 0.2 2.65 4.98 5.92

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3.8.9 How to turn or remove the signal converter

The converter turns 360°. The converter can be removed from the process connection assembly under process conditions.

Figure 3-44: How to turn or remove the signal converter

1 Tool: 5 mm Allen wrench (not supplied) for the lock screw on the signal converter 2 Cover for the coaxial hole on top of the process connection assembly (not supplied)

CAUTION!

If you remove the housing, put a cover on the coaxial hole on top of the process connection assembly. When the housing is attached to the process connection assembly, tighten the lock screw with the 5 mm Allen wrench 1.

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3.8.10 How to attach the weather protection to the device

Equipment needed:

• Device

• Weather protection (option)

• 10 mm wrench (not supplied)

Refer to "Technical data: Dimensions and weight", for the overall dimensions of the weather protection.

Figure 3-45: Installation of the weather protection

• Loosen the bracket nuts on the weather protection. Remove the bracket.

• Lower the weather protection onto the device. Turn the weather protection so that the keyhole

points forward.

• Attach the bracket.

• Lift the weather protection to the top of the housing support pillar. Hold the weather

protection in the correct position and tighten the bracket nuts.

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3.8.11 How to open the weather protection

Equipment needed:

• Weather protection attached to the device.

• Large slotted tip screwdriver (not supplied).

Figure 3-46: How to open the weather protection

1 Weather protection in its closed position 2 Weather protection in its open position. Minimum clearance in front of the device: 300 mm / 12¨.

• Put a large slotted tip screwdriver into the keyhole at the front of the weather protection. Turn

the screwdriver counterclockwise.

• Pull the top of weather protection up and forward.

This will open the weather protection.

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4. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

4.1 Safety instructions

DANGER!

All work on the electrical connections may only be carried out with the power disconnected. Take note of the voltage data on the nameplate!

DANGER!

Observe the national regulations for electrical installations!

DANGER!

For devices used in hazardous areas, additional safety notes apply; please refer to the Ex documentation.

WARNING!

Observe without fail the local occupational health and safety regulations. Any work done on the electrical components of the measuring device may only be carried out by properly trained specialists.

INFORMATION!

Look at the device nameplate to ensure that the device is delivered according to your order. Check for the correct supply voltage printed on the nameplate.

4.2 Electrical installation: outputs 1 and 2

Figure 4-1: Electrical installation

1 Terminal compartment cover 2 Output 1: current output - 3 Output 1: current output + 4 Grounding terminal in the housing 5 Output 2: current output - (option) 6 Output 2: current output + (option) 7 Grounding terminal between the process connection and the converter

Output 1 energizes the device and is used for HART® communication. If the device has the second current output option, use a separate power supply to energize output 2.

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Procedure:

• Remove the housing terminal compartment cover 1.

• Connect the wires to the device. Obey the national electrical codes.

• Make sure that the polarity of the wires is correct.

• Attach the ground to 4 or 7. Both terminals are technically equivalent.

INFORMATION!

If the polarity is not correct, this will not cause damage to the device. But the device will not operate and the output will be 0 mA.

4.3 Electrical connection for current output

4.3.1 Non-Ex devices

Figure 4-2: Electrical connections for non-Ex devices

1 Power supply 2 Resistor for HART® communication 3 Output 1: 14...30 VDC for an output of 22 mA at the terminal 4 Output 2: 10...30 VDC for an output of 22 mA at the terminal

4.3.2 Devices for hazardous locations

DANGER!

For electrical data for device operation in hazardous locations, refer to the related certificates of compliance and supplementary instructions (ATEX, IECEx, FM, CSA etc.). You can find this documentation on the DVD-ROM delivered with the device or it can be downloaded free of charge from the website (Download Center).

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4.4 Protection category

INFORMATION!

The device fulfils all requirements per protection category IP66 / IP67. It also fulfils all requirements per NEMA type 4X (housing) and type 6P (probe).

DANGER!

Make sure that the cable gland is watertight.

Figure 4-3: How to make the installation agree with protection category IP67

• Make sure that the gaskets are not damaged.

• Make sure that the electrical cables are not damaged.

• Make sure that the electrical cables agree with the national electrical code.

• The cables are in a loop in front of the device 1 so water does not go into the housing.

• Tighten the cable feedthroughs 2.

• Close unused cable feedthroughs with dummy plugs 3.

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4.5 Networks

4.5.1 General information

The device uses the HART® communication protocol. This protocol agrees with the HART® Communication Foundation standard. The device can be connected point-to-point. It can also have a polling address of 1 to 15 in a multi-drop network.

The device output is factory-set to communicate point-to-point. To change the communication mode from point-to-point

point-to-point to multi-drop

point-to-pointpoint-to-point

4.5.2 Point-to-point networks

multi-drop, refer to

multi-dropmulti-drop

Network configuration

on page 86.

Figure 4-4: Point-to-point connection (non-Ex)

1 Address of the device (0 for a point-to-point connection) 2 4...20 mA + HART 3 Resistor for HART® communication

4 Power supply 5 HART® modem 6 HART

communication device

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4.5.3 Multi-drop networks

Figure 4-5: Multi-drop network (non-Ex)

1 Address of the device (n+1 for multidrop networks) 2 Address of the device (1 for multidrop networks)

3 4mA + HART 4 Resistor for HART® communication

5 Power supply 6 HART 7 HART® communication device

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5. START-UP

5.1 Start-up checklist

Check these points before you energize the device:

• Are all the wetted components (probe, process connection and gaskets) chemically resistant

to the product in the tank?

• Does the information on the signal converter nameplate agree with the operating data?

• Did you correctly install the device on the tank?

• Do the electrical connections agree with the national electrical codes?

DANGER!

If the device has a Hazardous Locations approval, make sure that the device and the installation agrees with the requirements of the certificate of compliance.

5.2 Operating concept

You can read measurements and configure the device with:

• A digital display screen (optional).

• A connection to a system or PC with PACTware™. You can download the Device Type

Manager (DTM) file from the website. It is also supplied on the DVD-ROM delivered with the device.

• A connection to a system or PC with AMS™. You can download the Device Description (DD)

file from the website. It is also supplied on the DVD-ROM delivered with the device.

• A connection to a HART

file from the website. It is also supplied on the DVD-ROM delivered with the device.

Field Communicator. You can download the Device Description (DD)

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5.3 Digital display screen

5.3.1 Local display screen layout

Figure 5-1: Local display screen layout

1 Error / Warning icon 2 Tag number or menu name 3 Selected menu item (gray text cannot be selected) 4 []/ []: scroll up/scroll down 5 Keypad buttons (refer to the table below)

5.3.2 Keypad buttons

For data on keypad functions, refer to

Keypad button Description

Right [>>>>]

Enter [^^^^]

Down []

Up []

Esc (Escape) [>>>>] + []

Operator mode

on page 65.

5.3.3 Help screens

When you are in supervisor mode, the local display helps you to configure the device. If you do not touch any keys after 30 seconds, a help message is displayed. This will explain what the menu is and what the parameters do. Push [>>>>] and [] (Esc) at the same time to go back to the menu. If you do not touch the display for another 30 seconds, the message is shown again.

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5.3.4 How to start the device

• Connect the converter to the power supply.

• Energize the converter.

After 30 seconds the screen will display "booting up", "starting up" and then the default

screen will appear.

• The device will display readings.

Measurements agree with specifications given in the customer order.

CAUTION!

If the manufacturer received information about the installation, the device will display readings correctly. If not, refer to the quick setup procedures on page 73

5.4 Remote communication with PACTware™

PACTware™ displays measurement information clearly and lets you configure the device from a remote location. It is an Open Source, open configuration software for all field devices. It uses Field Device Tool (FDT) technology. FDT is a communication standard for sending information between the system and the field device. This standard agrees with IEC 62453. Field devices are easily integrated. Installation is supported by a user-friendly Wizard.

Install these software programs and equipment:

• Microsoft® .NET Framework version 1.1 or later.

• PACTware.

• HART® converter (USB, RS232...).

• The Device Type Manager (DTM) for the device.

The software and installation instructions are given on the DVD-ROM supplied with the device.

You can also download the latest version of PACTware™ and the DTM from our website.

Refer also to the PACTware™ consortium site at http://www.pactware.com.

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Figure 5-2: Screen from the PACTware™ user interface

1 DTM menu 2 Basic measurement information: level, current output and device status 3 Information for device identification 4 Configuration summary

5.5 Remote communication with the AMS™ Device Manager

The AMS™ Device Manager is an industrial Plant Asset Management (PAM) software tool. Its role is to:

• Store configuration information for each device.

• Support HART® devices.

• Store and read process data.

• Store and read diagnostic status information.

• Help plan preventive maintenance to reduce a plant's downtime to a minimum.

The DD file is given on the DVD-ROM supplied with the device. You can also download it from our website.

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6. OPERATION

6.1 User modes

Operator

OperatorOperator

Supervisor

SupervisorSupervisor

6.2 Operator mode

The operator can choose what information to display.

This section shows you:

• What each button does in operator mode.

• What special function each button has if it is pressed for more than 1 second.

• How to move from one screen of information to another.

Some data (volume, mass etc.) will only be available if the device is correctly configured by the supervisor, as described below.

Devices with the "second output" option can display 2 values on the % current output screen (for example: level and interface level). Devices must also have the "interface" option for interface measurement.

This mode displays measuremOperator ent data. For more data, refer to

on page 65.

mode

Use this mode toSupervisor view parameters, commission the device, create tables for volume or mass measurement, change critical values to measure in difficult process conditions. To get access to the supervisor menu, refer to

Protection of the device settings

refer to

Function description

on page 86. For more data on menu items,

on page 73.

Operator

Functions of keypad buttons in operator mode

Keypad button Description Normal function "Hot key" function

Right Change display style

Enter — Enter signal screen editing mode

Down Change measurement parameter4The screen shown at this time

Up Change measurement parameter4Display language will change to

Esc (Escape) — —

1 Value, value and picture, or value and bar graph 2 Push this button for 1 second 3 Push this button after the selection of the signal screen. For more data, refer to "Operation: How to make the device

follow the correct level or interface signal".

4 Level, distance, volume etc. 5 Push this button for 3 seconds. Push the button again and it will go back to the original language.

Enter program mode

becomes the default screen

English

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Information screens for a device with 1 output

Text and image

screen

Go to % current output

screen

Go to Text screen Go to

[] []

Level [>>>>] <Output 1:

Output Function>

[>>>>] Level [>>>>] (Text

and

image)

[]/ [] []/ []

Interface Level

[>>>>] <Output 1:

Output Function>

[>>>>] Interface Level

[>>>>] (Text

and

image)

[]/ [] []/ []

Distance [>>>>] <Output 1:

Output Function>

[>>>>] Distance [>>>>] (Text

and

image)

[]/ [] []/ []

Interface Distance

[>>>>] <Output 1:

Output Function>

[>>>>] Interface Distance

[>>>>] (Text

and

image)

[]/ [] []/ []

Layer

[>>>>] <Output 1:

Output Function>

[>>>>] Layer

[>>>>] (Text

and

image)

[]/ [] []/ []

Volume (Mass)

[>>>>] <Output 1:

Output Function>

[>>>>] Volume (Mass)

[>>>>] (Text

and

image)

[]/ [] []/ []

Interface Volume

(Interface Mass)

[>>>>] <Output 1:

Output Function>

[>>>>] Interface Volume

(Interface Mass)

[>>>>] (Text

and

image)

[]/ [] []/ []

Ullage Volume

(Ullage Mass)

[>>>>] <Output 1:

Output Function>

[>>>>] Ullage Volume

(Ullage Mass)

[]/ [] []/ []

Layer Volume

(Layer Mass)

[>>>>] <Output 1:

Output Function>

[>>>>] Layer Volume

(Layer Mass)

[] []/ []

Back to the top of the

Signal screen

list

[]

Back to the top of the

list

1 Refer to the Operation: Function description section (Table C. Advanced setup, menu item C.3.1 Output Function) 2 This screen is for devices with the "interface" option only 3 This data is only available if you created a volume table (or a mass table). Refer to the Conversion menu in supervisor

mode (Quick Setup > Setup Mode > Conversion).

4 This screen is for devices with the "interface" option only. This data is only available if you created a volume table (or

a mass table). Refer to the Conversion menu in supervisor mode (Quick Setup > Setup Mode > Conversion).

5 This screen shows voltage amplitude of return signals against distance. It is used for finding level and interface when

there are interference signals. Push [>] to move the cursor from one signal peak to another.

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Information screens for a device with the second output option

Text and image

screen

Go to % current output

screen

Go to Text screen Go to

[] []

Level [>>>>] <Output 1: output

function>

<Output 2: Output

Function>

[>>>>] Level [>>>>] (Text

and

image)

[]/ [] []/ []

Distance [>>>>] <Output 1:

Output Function>

<Output 2:

Output Function>

[>>>>] Distance [>>>>] (Text

and

image)

[]/ [] []/ []

Layer

[>>>>] <Output 1:

Output Function>

<Output 2:

Output Function>

[>>>>] Layer

[>>>>] (Text

and

image)

[]/ [] []/ []

Volume (Mass)

[>>>>] <Output 1:

Output Function>

<Output 2:

Output Function>

[>>>>] Volume (Mass)

[>>>>] (Text

and

image)

[]/ [] []/ []

Ullage Volume

(Ullage Mass)

[>>>>] <Output 1:

Output Function>

<Output 2:

Output Function>

[>>>>] Ullage Volume

(Ullage Mass)

[>>>>] (Text

and

image)

[]/ [] []/ []

Layer Volume

(Layer Mass)

[>>>>] <Output 1:

Output Function>

<Output 2:

Output Function>

[>>>>] Layer Volume

(Layer Mass)

[>>>>] (Text

and

image)

[] []/ []

Back to the top of the

Signal screen

list

[]

Back to the top of the

list

1 Refer to the Operation: Function description section (Table C. Advanced setup, menu item C.3.1 Output Function (out-

put 1) and C.4.1 Output Function (output2))

2 This screen is for devices with the "interface" option only 3 This data is only available if you created a volume table (or a mass table). Refer to the Conversion menu in supervisor

mode (Quick Setup > Setup Mode > Conversion).

4 This screen is for devices with the "interface" option only. This data is only available if you created a volume table (or

a mass table). Refer to the Conversion menu in supervisor mode (Quick Setup > Setup Mode > Conversion).

5 This screen shows voltage amplitude of return signals against distance. This is used for finding level and interface

when there are interference signals. Push [>] to move the cursor from one signal peak to another.

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6.3 Supervisor mode

6.3.1 General notes

Configure your device in Supervisor

• Use the Quick Setup

Setup menus, refer to

• Use the Advanced Setup

about menu items, refer to

• Save Quick Links

items A.2 to A.6), refer to

• Error finding and troubleshooting procedures are described in the Test

about the test menu, refer to

Quick Setup menus to configure your device quickly. For more data about Quick

Quick SetupQuick Setup

Advanced Setup menu to find single items for device configuration. For more data

Advanced SetupAdvanced Setup

Quick Links for items that you use regularly. For more data about quick links (menu

Quick LinksQuick Links

Supervisor mode. You can:

SupervisorSupervisor

Function description

6.3.2 How to get access to the supervisor mode

Do the steps that follow:

• Push the [>>>>] button for one second.

This displays the login screen.

• Push the [] or [] buttons to select Supervisor

• Push the [^^^^] button.

The screen displays where to type in the password.

• Type in the password. The factory-set password is [>>>>], [^^^^], [], [], [>>>>], [^^^^].

The device displays the message "Login successful" and then the main menu for supervisor mode.

Supervisor from the list.

SupervisorSupervisor

on page 73 (Table A. Quick setup).

on page 73 (Table C. Advanced setup).

on page 73 (Table A. Quick setup).

Test menu. For more data

TestTest

on page 73 (Table B. Test).

You can change the password for the supervisor mode (menu item C.5.2.2). For more data, refer to

Function description

on page 73 (Table C. Advanced setup).

The main menu shows:

• Quick Setup menu.

• Test menu.

• Advanced Setup menu.

You cannot select "Service menu" in supervisor mode. Menus that can be selected are in black text. Menus that cannot be selected are in gray text.

If you go back to operator mode, you will have access to the supervisor mode, without password security, for 30 minutes.

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6.3.3 Keypad functions

Menu navigation

Figure 6-1: Menu navigation

1 Menu selection bar 2 Header bar 3 Menu list 4 Menu item that is not available (in gray text)

This is what you see when you are in the list of menus in supervisor mode. The functions of the buttons are given in the table that follows:

Function of keypad buttons in the menu lists

Keypad button Description Function

Right Go to the next menu level

Enter —

Down Move the menu selection bar down the list

Up Move the menu selection bar up the list

Esc (Escape) Go back to the menu level you were on before

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Lists of parameters in menu items

Figure 6-2: Lists of parameters in menu items

1 Parameter selection bar 2 Menu name 3 Parameter used at this time

This is what you see when you choose a menu item that has a list of parameters. The functions of the buttons are given in the table that follows:

Function of keypad buttons in menu items that have a list of parameters

Keypad button Description Function

Right —

Enter Select the parameter and go back to the menu

Down Move the menu selection bar down the list

Up Move the menu selection bar up the list

Esc (Escape) Go back to the menu

1 This does not confirm that you selected a new parameter

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Values in menu items

Figure 6-3: Values in menu items

1 Maximum value 2 Minimum value 3 Cursor on the digit to be changed 4 Menu name 5 Illustration of menu item 6 Error message

This is what you see when you choose a menu item that has a value. The functions of the buttons are given in the table that follows:

Function of keypad buttons in menu items that have values

Keypad button Description Function

Right Move the cursor to the next digit on the right

Enter Select the parameter and go back to the menu

Down Decrease the digit value

Up Increase the digit value

Esc (Escape) Go back to the menu

1 This does not confirm that you selected a new parameter

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If you push the buttons for 1 second, you can use these hotkey functions:

Hotkey functions in supervisor mode

Button Description Function

1 Make a selection from the Advanced Setup menu list 2 Push this button for 3 seconds

How to save settings

• When you have changed parameters in all the necessary menu items, push [^^^^] to accept the

new parameter.

• Push [>>>>] and [] at the same time to go back to the Save settings

• The device will ask you to save or cancel your settings. Select Save

or Cancel

Cancel to reject them.

CancelCancel The display goes back to operator mode.

6.3.4 Menu overview

Right Create a quick link

Enter —

Down —

Up Screen displays information in English

Esc (Escape) Go back to the operator mode

Save settings screen.

Save settingsSave settings

Save to accept the new settings

SaveSave

A Quick Setup

A.1 Setup Mode

A.2 Quick Link 1 (default: Error Records)

A.3 Quick Link 2 (default: Contrast)

A.4 Quick Link 3 (default: Language)

A.5 Quick Link 4 (default: Length Unit)

A.6 Quick Link 5 (default: Display Mode)

B Test

B.1 Test

B.2 Information

C Advanced Setup

C.1 Installation Setup

C.3 Output 1 (HART)

C.4 Output 2 (Passive)

C.5 Device Setup

C.6 Reset

1 Optional

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6.3.5 Function description

A. Quick Setup

Step Function Function description Selection list Default

No.

A.1 Setup Mode

A.1.1

A.1.1 Complete

A.1.1A.1.1

A.1.2

A.1.2 Application

A.1.2A.1.2

1 Probe Type Read only

2 Product Type:

3 Air Gap Flag: Do

4 Number Of

5 Top Product Liquid:

6 Application Type:

7 Are the products

8 Settings summary

9 Current changes

A.1.3

A.1.3 Installation

A.1.3A.1.3

1 Tank Height The distance from the tank

2 Installation Type The type of process connection

3A Stillwell Height The height from the tank

4A Stillwell Diameter The inner diameter of the

Complete This follows the steps given in

CompleteComplete

Application Follow this procedure to

ApplicationApplication

Which application do you have?

you have air or gas above the product?

Products: How many different products do you have in the tank?

What do you want to measure?

mixed or unmixed?

must be saved or cancelled before proceeding

Installation Follow this procedure to

InstallationInstallation

This follows the steps given in

This follows the steps given in This follows the steps given in the Application, Installation,

the Application, Installation,

the Application, Installation, the Application, Installation, Conversion and Output setup

Conversion and Output setup

Conversion and Output setup Conversion and Output setup modes.

modes.

modes.modes.

Follow this procedure to

Follow this procedure to Follow this procedure to describe the tank contents.

describe the tank contents.

describe the tank contents.describe the tank contents.

The application. Liquid, Solid Depends on

This tells the device whether or not there is air or gas above the product.

The number of products in the tank.

If there are 2+ liquids in the tank, is there an emulsion in the tank. This tells the device to look for the interface when the two liquids have settled.

Follow this procedure to

Follow this procedure to Follow this procedure to describe the process

describe the process

describe the process describe the process connection.

connection.

connection.connection.

connecting flange face/thread stop down to the tank bottom.

on the tank for the device.

connecting flange face/thread stop to the bottom of the stillwell.

stillwell.

Air Gap, No Air Gap

1, 2, >2

Liquid: Alcohol, Base,

Liquid:Liquid: Hydrocarbon, Liquid Gas, Mineral Oil, Solvent, Aqueous Solution, Other Solid:

Solid: Cereals, Minerals,

Solid:Solid: Plastic, Other

Level, Interface, Level + Interface

Mixed, Unmixed Unmixed

Save, Cancel

min-max:

0.165…60 m /

0.54…196.86 ft

Socket, Stillwell (A), Nozzle (B)

min-max: 0…60 m / 0…196.86 ft

min-max: 20…1000 mm /

0.79…39.37 in

the probe type

Air Gap

Level

nozzle

1.5 m /

4.92 ft

100 mm /

3.94 in

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Step Function Function description Selection list Default

No.

3B Nozzle Height The height from the tank

4B Nozzle Diameter The inner diameter of the

5 Settings summary

6 Current changes

A.1.4

A.1.4 Conversion

A.1.4A.1.4

Submenu

1 Do you want to use

2 Table Length Unit m, cm, mm, inch, ft, Free

3 Please select

4 Product Type Solid, Liquid

5 Tank Shapes The Wizard adds this step if you

6 Conversion Unit The displayed unit in operator

7 Volume Table A table that converts product

Submenu

1 Do you want to use

2 Table Length Unit m, cm, mm, inch, ft, Free

3 Please select

4 Do you want to use

5 Product Density min-max: 0…20000 kg/m3 0

6 Product Type Solid, Liquid

must be saved or cancelled before proceeding

Conversion Follow this procedure to set

ConversionConversion

Conversion submenu [Volume]

a free unit?

Volume / Mass

Conversion submenu [Mass]

a free unit?

Volume / Mass

density of the product?

[Volume]

[Volume][Volume]

[Mass]

[Mass][Mass]

connecting flange face/thread stop to the bottom of the nozzle.

nozzle.

Follow this procedure to set

Follow this procedure to set Follow this procedure to set the device up to display

the device up to display

the device up to display the device up to display readings in volume, mass or

readings in volume, mass or

readings in volume, mass or readings in volume, mass or user-defined units.

user-defined units.

user-defined units.user-defined units.

Select "No". Yes, No

Select "Volume". Volume

select "Yes" in step 4. This subprocedure uses the information given here to find the volume. You have to type in the tank shape, height, width and length.

mode.

level to product volume. Push[] or [] to select a line and push [>>>>] to change values automatically supplied by the device.

Select "No". Yes, No

Select "Mass". Volume, Mass

min-max: 0…60 m / 0…196.86 ft

min-max: 20…1000 mm /

0.79…39.37 in

Save, Cancel

Unit

... ...

m3, L, US gal, GB gal, ft3, bbl

Unit

Yes, No

0.1 m /

0.33 ft

100 mm /

3.94 in

Save

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Step Function Function description Selection list Default

No.

7 Tank Shapes The Wizard adds this step if you

8 Conversion Unit The conversion unit is given as

9 Mass Table A table that converts product

Submenu

1 Do you want to use

2 Custom. Length

3 Custom. Length

4 Custom. Conv. Unit A non-standard conversion unit

5 No. of Entries The number of lines in the

6 Volume/Mass

... Current changes

A.1.5

A.1.5 Outputs

A.1.5A.1.5

1 Output 1: Output

2 Output 1 (HART):

Conversion submenu [Free Unit]

[Free Unit]

[Free Unit][Free Unit]

a free unit?

Unit

Ratio

Table

must be saved or cancelled before proceeding

Outputs Follow this procedure to

OutputsOutputs

Function

<Function> 4 mA

select "Yes" in step 4. This subprocedure uses the information given here to find the volume. You have to type in the tank shape, height, width and length.

a volume if the product density is given. If not, choose a mass unit.

level to product mass. If you selected "Yes" in step 4, make entries in the table in volume units. Push[] or [] to select a line and push [>>>>] to change values automatically supplied by the device.

If you cannot find the units or tank shape in the menu, you can customize the conversion table.

Select "Yes". Yes, No

A non-standard length unit for the conversion table. This is defined by the supervisor.

The conversion factor between the length unit selected in C.5.1.4 (length unit) and C.5.1.7 (customer length unit). This ratio is a multiple of 1 mm.

for the conversion table. This is defined by the supervisor.

conversion table.

A table that converts product level to another physical parameter. Push[] or [] to select a line and push [>>>>] to change values.

Follow this procedure to

Follow this procedure to Follow this procedure to describe the output

describe the output

describe the output describe the output characteristics.

characteristics.

characteristics.characteristics.

Select an output function to scale the current values (output 1). This is not displayed in the operator mode.

This assigns a measurement value to 4 mA (output 1).

... ...

m3, L, US gal, GB gal, ft3, bbl or Tons, kg, US Tons, GB Tons

min-max: 1…99999 1

min-max: 0…50 2

Save, Cancel

–

1 solid/liquid:

1 solid/liquid: Level,

1 solid/liquid:1 solid/liquid: Distance, Volume (Mass), Ullage Volume; 2+ liquids: Interface Level, Interface Distance, Interface Volume, Layer, Layer Volume

min-max: 0…20 m / 0…65.62 ft

2+ liquids:

2+ liquids:2+ liquids:

m3 or Tons

FREE_UNIT

Save

Level

0m/ 0ft

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Step Function Function description Selection list Default

No.

3 Output 1 (HART):

4 Output Range This sets the effective range of

5 Error Handling This sets the behaviour of

6 Output 1 (HART):

7 Output Function 26Select an output function to

8 Output 2 (Passive):

9 Output 2 (Passive):

10 OP2 Output Range6This sets the effective range of

11 OP2 Error

12 Settings summary Read only

A.1.6

A.1.6 Snapshot

A.1.6A.1.6

1 Snapshot Start

<Function> 20 mA

HART Address

<Function> 4 mA

<Function> 20 mA

Handling

Current changes must be saved or cancelled before proceeding

Snapshot Use this to find and filter out

SnapshotSnapshot

Warning, the level should be out of the snapshot area.

Dist.

This assigns a measurement value to 20 mA (output 1).

output 1 with or without overrun.

current output 1 if an error occurs. Hold output current stays at the value where the error occurred. Hold if 3.8…20.5 mA (NAMUR) is the output range.

Any HART® address greater than 0 will activate HART®

multidrop mode. Current output stays constant at 4 mA.

scale the current values (output 2). This is not displayed in the operator mode.

This assigns a measurement value to 4 mA (output 2).

This assigns a measurement value to 20 mA (output 2).

output 2 with or without overrun.

This sets the behaviour of current output 2 if an error occurs. Hold output current stays at the value where the error occurred. Hold if 3.8…20.5 mA (NAMUR) is the output range.

Use this to find and filter out

Use this to find and filter out Use this to find and filter out parasite signals in user-

parasite signals in user-

parasite signals in user-parasite signals in userdefined areas along the probe.

defined areas along the probe.

defined areas along the probe. defined areas along the probe. Partially empty or completely

Partially empty or completely

Partially empty or completely Partially empty or completely empty the tank before you do

empty the tank before you do

empty the tank before you do empty the tank before you do this procedure.

this procedure.

this procedure.this procedure.

Snapshot start distance. min-max: Detection

Hold means that the

HoldHold

Hold is not available

HoldHold

Hold means that the

HoldHold

Hold is not available

HoldHold

min-max: 0…90 m / 0…295.29 ft

3.8…20.5 mA (NAMUR), 4…20 mA

3.6 mA, 22 mA, Hold 22 mA

min-max: 0…15 0

1 liquid:

1 liquid: Level, Distance,

1 liquid:1 liquid: Volume (Mass), Ullage Volume; 2+ liquids: Level, Interface Distance, Interface Volume, Layer, Layer Volume

min-max: 0…20 m / 0…65.62 ft

min-max: 0…90 m / 0…295.29 ft

3.8…20.5 mA (NAMUR), 4…20 mA

3.6 mA, 22 mA, Hold 22 mA

Save, Cancel

Delay...Snapshot End Distance

2+ liquids: Interface

2+ liquids:2+ liquids:

Depends on the output function

4…20 mA

Depends on the number of outputs and if the device has the "interface" option

0m/ 0ft

Depends on the output function

4…20 mA

Save

0.1 m /

0.328 ft

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Step Function Function description Selection list Default

No.

2 Snapshot End Dist. Snapshot end distance. min-max: Snapshot Start

3 Snapshot

4 Snapshot

5 Snapshot

6 Settings summary

A.1.7

A.1.7 Auto Probe Length

A.1.7A.1.7

1 Settings summary A summary of probe data

2 Auto Probe Length Do you want to start the scan? Yes, No Yes

3 Auto probe length

4 Probe Length Save the new value. Yes, No Yes

Recording

recording in progress…

activation

Auto Probe Length Use this to correct the length

Auto Probe LengthAuto Probe Length

Warning: this function should be used only when the tank is empty and the device is installed on top of the tank.

in progress…

Is the tank empty? If not, empty the tank before taking a snapshot.

Use this data to filter out parasitic signals.

Use this to correct the length

Use this to correct the length Use this to correct the length of the probe if it was shortened

of the probe if it was shortened

of the probe if it was shortened of the probe if it was shortened on site.

on site.

on site.on site.

(probe type, counterweight type, probe end pulse).

Distance...Sensor Length

Yes, No Yes

Sensor Length

A.2 Quick Link 1

A.3 Quick Link 2

A.4 Quick Link 3

A.5 Quick Link 4

Quick Link 1 Direct link to an item in the

Advanced Setup menu

Quick Link 2 Direct link to an item in the

Advanced Setup menu

Quick Link 3 Direct link to an item in the

Advanced Setup menu

Quick Link 4 Direct link to an item in the

Advanced Setup menu

Go to a function in the Advanced Setup menu and push [>>>>] for 1 second. You can store up to 5 functions in this way.

Error Records

Contrast

Language

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Step Function Function description Selection list Default

No.

A.6 Quick Link 5

Quick Link 5 Direct link to an item in the

Advanced Setup menu

1 Only "Air Gap" is available for solid applications 2 Only "1" is available for solid applications 3 Only the "Level" menu parameter is available for tanks with one product. If there are 2 or more products in the tank and there is no air

gap, only "Interface" is available in this list (the device measures the top interface only). If the device has the "Interface" option, only "Interface" and "Level + Interface" are available in this list.

4 This step is ignored if you use the "Complete" setup mode 5 This value agrees with the customer specification or probe length 6 Optional

Go to a function in the Advanced Setup menu and push [>>>>] for 1 second. You can store up to 5 functions in this way.

Display Mode

B. Test

Menu No.

Function Function description Selection list Default

B.1 Test

B.1.1 Show Output 1 This displays analogue output 1 value

[mA].

B.1.2 Set Output 1 This sets analogue output 1 to a test

value [mA] selected from a list. Output will change to the selected value, independent of the measured value.

B.1.3 Show Output 2 This displays analogue output 2 value

[mA].

B.1.4 Set Output 2 This sets analogue output 2 to a test

value [mA] selected from a list. Output will change to the selected value, independent of the measured value.

B.1.5 Internal Test This initiates the hardware test. The

device displays the results.

Read only

3.6, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 or 22 mA

Read only

3.6, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 or 22 mA

Read only

4mA

B.2 Information

B.2.1 Outputs Analogue output settings. This includes

B.2.2 15 Min Log A log of output values for the last 15

B.2.3 Device ID This displays device order no, V-no,

B.2.4 Quick Setup

Sum.

B.2.5 TAG Number The TAG number can be seen and

assigned functions, 4… 20 mA scale settings, error handling and HART®

parameters.

minutes. A log is taken every 10 seconds and displayed on a graph.

service no, Ex approval, Main CPU version and Companion CPU version.

A summary of the parameters entered in the quick setup menu.

updated here.

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No.

B.2.6 Sensor Length The distance from the flange

B.2.7 Probe Type The mechanical design of the probe.

B.2.8 Counterweight

Type

Temperature Temperature of the electronics block.

B.2.9 Calculated Er

Value

B.2.10 Snapshot

Information

B.2.11 Application

Mode

B.2.12 Error Records A log of device errors. Scroll down the

B.2.14 Custom.

Length Unit

B.2.15 Custom. Conv.

Unit

face/thread stop down to the bottom end of the probe (excluding the counterweight for cable versions). The factory set value for probe length is displayed. If probe length has been modified, the new value is shown.

The factory installed probe type is displayed.

The mechanical design of a cable probe's bottom end. The device will not measure below the top of the counterweight. The factory-installed counterweight type is displayed.

The display will automatically switch off if the temperature is below -20°C/

-4°F or above +60°C / +140°F.

Dielectric constant [εr] is a major parameter for TDR level measurement

devices. This device is able to automatically calculate and display here the εr of the top product.

A summary of snapshot data used by the device. Go to Snapshot to update this data.

This displays the description of the algorithm applied to the measurement function and application conditions. This is configured in the Application setup menu.

list and push [^^^^] to display the error details. Opening a log will remove the error icon if it appeared in operator mode.

Non-standard length unit for the conversion table. This is defined by the supervisor. Go to Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Device Setup >

Advanced Setup > Device Setup >

Advanced Setup > Device Setup > Advanced Setup > Device Setup > Display Settings > Custom. Length Unit

Display Settings > Custom. Length Unit

Display Settings > Custom. Length Unit Display Settings > Custom. Length Unit or follow the procedure in the Conversion

Conversion setup menu.

ConversionConversion

Non-standard conversion unit for the conversion table. This is defined by the supervisor. Go to Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Device Setup >

Advanced Setup > Device Setup >

Advanced Setup > Device Setup > Advanced Setup > Device Setup > Display Settings > Custom. Conv. Unit

Display Settings > Custom. Conv. Unit

Display Settings > Custom. Conv. UnitDisplay Settings > Custom. Conv. Unit or follow the procedure in the Conversion

Conversion setup menu.

ConversionConversion

Snapshot setup menu

SnapshotSnapshot

Application

ApplicationApplication

Supervisor >

Supervisor > Supervisor >

Supervisor >

Supervisor > Supervisor >

Read only (blocking distance…60 m / 197 ft)

Read only

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C. Advanced setup

Function Function description Selection list Default

No.

C.1 Installation Setup

C.1.1 Installation

Type

C.1.2 Tank Height The distance from the tank connecting

C.1.4 Nozzle /

Stillwell Height

C.1.5 Nozzle /

Stillwell Diameter

C.1.6 Probe Length Probe length is the distance from the

C.1.9 Blocking

Distance

Detection Delay This forces the device not to analyse

C.1.10 Reference

Offset

C.1.11 Tank Bottom

Offset

C.1.12 Time Constant Increasing the time constant will

The installation on the tank for the device.

flange face / thread stop down to the tank bottom.

The height from the tank connecting flange face / thread stop to the bottom of the nozzle or...the height from the tank connecting flange face / thread stop to the bottom of the stillwell.

The inner diameter of the nozzle or stillwell.

flange face / thread stop of the device down to the bottom end of the probe (including counterweight for cable versions). If probe length has been modified, enter the new value here. For more data, refer to

the length of probes

The non-measuring range at the top of the probe. It depends on the probe type and the installation.

reflections in a defined zone immediately below the flange. Increase blocking distance to increase the maximum value.

Offset relating to a reference location (distance). This value is positive when the reference location is above the device flange face and negative if below. For more data, refer to

measurement

Offset relating to a reference location (level). The device reference point for this parameter is the bottom of the tank (set in menu item C.1.2.0). This value is positive when the reference location is below the tank bottom and negative if above. For more data, refer to

Level measurement

smoothen the integrated readings, decreasing will roughen the readings.

How to decrease

on page 98.

Distance

on page 87.

on page 88.

Socket, Stillwell, Nozzle Nozzle

min-max:

0.165…60 m / 0.54…196.86 ft

min-max: 0…60 m / 0…196.86 ft

min-max: 20…1000 mm / 0.79…39.37 in

min-max: blocking distance…max. probe length for that type (single/double rod: 4m/ 13ft, coaxial: 6m/ 20 ft, single cable: 35 m / 115 ft, double cable: 8 m / 26 ft)

min-max: 0…(probe length) m / 0…(probe length) ft

3 m / 9.84 ft

100 mm /

3.94 in

100 mm /

3.94 in

Depends on the probe type.

Depends on the probe type. For more data, refer to

Measurement limits

on page

141.

min-max: 0…(blocking distance) m / 0…(blocking distance) ft

min-max:

-tank height…50 m /

-tank height...164.05 ft

min-max:

-tank height...3000 m /

-tank height...9843 ft

min-max: 0 to 100 seconds 20 seconds for

Depends on the "blocking distance". See C.1.9 (Blocking Distance)

0m/ 0ft

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Function Function description Selection list Default

No.

C.1.13 Measuring

Mode

C.1.14 Product Er This function is available if TBF

C.1.15 Gas Er A major parameter for TDR level

C.1.16 Level

Threshold

In Direct

Direct mode, the device measures

DirectDirect the time it takes to receives a reflection of the signal from the surface of the tank contents. In TBF measures the time it takes to receives a reflection of the signal from the end of the probe. TBF mode is used to measure one product with a low εr.

Automatic

Automatic mode automatically

AutomaticAutomatic switches the measuring mode between Direct and TBF mode. This is sufficient for most applications. Direct mode is used for products with an εr ≥1.6 (this

depends on the probe type). If ε use TBF mode.

Automatic

Automatic mode is selected in C.1.13. If

AutomaticAutomatic possible, type in the exact value of the product's dielectric constant. If you do not know the exact value, use the default value. A new product εr that is

too low will mean that level will read higher than its true value in TBF mode.

measurement devices. If the gas is not air, set the εr value to the εr value of the

gas.

If it is difficult to identify the level signal (for example: too many parasitic signals), you can increase the level threshold and the amplification (Gain) of the signal. For more data, refer to

TBF mode, the device

TBFTBF

TBF or

TBFTBF

Thresholds and parasitic signals

page 92.

C.1.17 Interface

Threshold

Devices for interface applications only. If it is difficult to identify the interface signal (for example: too many parasite signals), you can increase the interface threshold and the amplification (Gain) of the signal. For more data, refer to

Thresholds and parasitic signals

page 92.

C.1.18 Probe end

Threshold

Snapshot Starts or stops the operation of the

C.1.19 Units For

Tables

C.1.19.1 Table Length

Unit

Used in TBF difficult to identify the probe end signal (for example: too many parasite signals), you can increase the probe end threshold and the amplification (Gain) of the signal. For more data, refer to

signals

snapshot signal filter. Obey the instructions in the quick setup menu to get snapshot data. For more data, refer to

filter parasitic signals

Sub-menu for volume and mass conversion operations.

The length unit used in the conversion table. If "free unit" is selected, the unit device uses the unit name in menu item C.5.1.7.

TBF or Automatic

Automatic mode. If it is

TBFTBF

AutomaticAutomatic

Thresholds and parasitic

on page 92.

How to use the snapshot function to

on page 96.

≤1.4,

Automatic, Direct, TBF Automatic

min-max: 1.10 to 115.00 2.4

min-max: 0.8...115 1

7 Gains, min-max: 0...+1.25 V. Depends on

7 Gains, min-max: 0...+1.25 V or -1.25…0V.

Yes, No No

Table Length Unit, Conversion Unit

m, cm, mm, inch, ft, Free Unit m

Gain (for example, 0.5 V Gain 6).

Depends on Gain (for example, 0.5 V Gain 6).

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No.

C.1.19.2 Conversion

Unit

C.1.20 Product

Density

C.1.21 Volume / Mass

Table

The volume or mass unit used in the conversion table. If "Free Unit" is selected, the device uses the unit name in menu item C.5.1.9.

A value greater than 0 that is used with a volume conversion table to calculate mass. This menu item is not available if you have selected a mass unit.

The device uses this table to display volume and mass readings. Give the number of entries on the table. Push [^^^^]. Type in the height and the corresponding volume / mass values. For more data, refer to

How to

configure the device to measure

C.1.22 Linearisation

Table

volume or mass

The device uses this table to increase on-site accuracy. Give the number of entries plotted. Fill the tank. Make a reference measurement and type in the correct value next to the device reading. For more data, refer to

Linearisation

on page 89.

on page 87.

C.3 Output 1 (HART)

C.3.1 Output

Function

C.3.2 4mA Setting This gives a measurement value to

C.3.3 20 mA Setting This gives a measurement value to

C.3.4 Output Range Sets the effective range of output 1

C.3.5 Error Handling This sets the behaviour of current

Error Handling Delay

C.3.6 HART Address

Select an output function to scale the current values. This is not displayed in the operator mode.

4mA (output 1).

20 mA (output 1).

either with or without over-run

output 1 if an error occurs. Hold that the output current stays at the value where the error occurred. Hold not available if 3.8…20.5 mA (NAMUR) is the output range.

The time after which the current output changes to an error value. It shows that there is a measurement error.

Any HART® address greater than 0 will activate HART

current output stays constant at 4 mA.

multidrop mode. The

Hold means

HoldHold

Hold is

HoldHold

m3, L, US gal, GB gal, ft3, bbl, Tons, Kg, US Tons, GB Tons, Free Unit

0…20000 kg/m3 0

Number of entries min-max: 0…50

1 solid/liquid:

1 solid/liquid: Level, Distance,

1 solid/liquid:1 solid/liquid: Volume (Mass), Ullage Volume; 2+ liquids:

2+ liquids: Interface Level,

2+ liquids:2+ liquids: Interface Distance, Interface Volume, Layer, Layer Volume

minmax:

min.-max:

3.8…20.5 mA (NAMUR), 4…20 mA

3.6 mA, 22 mA, Hold 22 mA

min-max: 0…900 sec (seconds) 60 sec

min-max: 0…15 0

No table. Table units are selected in menu items C.1.19.1 and C.1.19.2.

No table

Level

0m/ 0ft

Depends on the output function

4…20 mA

C.4 Output 2 (Passive)

C.4.1 Output

Function

C.4.2 4mA Setting This gives a measurement value to

Select an output function to scale the current values (output 2). This is not displayed in the operator mode.

4mA (output 2).

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1 solid/liquid: Level, Distance,

1 solid/liquid:1 solid/liquid: Volume (Mass), Ullage Volume; 2+ liquids:

2+ liquids: Interface Level,

2+ liquids:2+ liquids: Interface Distance, Interface Volume, Layer, Layer Volume

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No.

C.4.3 20 mA Setting This gives a measurement value to

C.4.4 Output Range Sets the effective range of output 2

C.4.5 Error Handling This sets the behaviour of current

Error Handling Delay

20 mA (output 2).

either with or without over-run

output 2 if an error occurs. Hold that the output current stays at the value where the error occurred. Hold not available if 3.8…20.5 mA (NAMUR) is the output range.

The time after which the current output changes to an error value. It shows that there is a measurement error. This value is set in the output 1 menu.

Hold means

HoldHold

Hold is

HoldHold

C.5 Device Setup

C.5.1

C.5.1 Display

C.5.1C.5.1

C.5.1.1 Language Information can be displayed in any of

C.5.1.2 Display Mode The display screen status will change

C.5.1.3 Time Delay The time after which the display will

C.5.1.4 Length Unit The length unit displayed in operator

C.5.1.5 Volume Unit The volume unit displayed in operator

C.5.1.6 Mass Unit The mass unit displayed in operator

C.5.1.7 Custom.

C.5.1.8 Custom.

C.5.1.9 Custom. Conv.

Display

Display Display Settings

Settings

SettingsSettings

Contrast The contrast control for the display

Length Unit

Length Ratio

Unit

To display the information you need,

To display the information you need, To display the information you need, refer to these menu items.

refer to these menu items.

refer to these menu items.refer to these menu items.

the 9 languages stored in the device. If it is necessary to change the display quickly to English, push [] for 3 seconds in operator mode.

after the time given in C.5.1.3. (time delay). Disable

Disable switches off this

DisableDisable functionality, Auto-Off display and Default Screen the selected default screen. To set to the default screen, push [] for 1 second in the operator mode.

switch to the status set in C.5.1.2 (Display Mode). You cannot select this menu if C.5.1.2 (Display Mode) is set to "Disable".

screen. You can select a shade of gray between light gray (level 1) and black (level 9).

mode.

A non-standard length unit for the conversion table. This is defined by the supervisor.

The conversion factor between the length unit selected in C.5.1.4 (Length Unit) and C.5.1.7 (Custom. Length Unit). This ratio is a multiple of 1 mm.

Non-standard conversion unit for the conversion table. This is defined by the supervisor.

Auto-Off switches off the

Auto-OffAuto-Off

Default Screen will show

Default ScreenDefault Screen

min-max:

3.8…20.5 mA (NAMUR), 4…20 mA

3.6 mA, 22 mA, Hold 22 mA

Read only Refer to

English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (simplified), Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Disable, Auto-Off, Default Screen.

1, 3, 5, 10 minutes 1 minute

Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Level 6, Level 7, Level 8, Level 9

m, cm, mm, inch, ft, ft-inch1/16inch, ft-inch-1/32inch, Free Unit

m3, L, US gal, GB gal, ft3, bbl m3

Tons, Kg, US Tons, GB Tons Kg

min-max: 1…99999 1

Depends on the output function

4…20 mA

function C.3.5

Disable

Level 5

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No.

C.5.2

C.5.2 Passwords

C.5.2C.5.2

C5.2.2 Supervisor This changes the supervisor password.

Passwords To change user passwords, refer to

PasswordsPasswords

To change user passwords, refer to

To change user passwords, refer to To change user passwords, refer to these menu items.

these menu items.

these menu items.these menu items.

Push the buttons up to 6 times in any order. This will be the new password. To confirm the change, enter the new password a second time.

[>>>>], [^^^^], [], [], [>>>>] and [^^^^]

C.6 Reset

C.6.3 Restart If the device does not operate correctly,

1 Units and range depend on the output function, length unit and volume unit selected. See also the table of data dependencies for the

4 mA settings in this section.

2 Units and range depend on the output function, length unit and volume unit selected. See also the table of data dependencies for the

20 mA settings in this section.

start the unit again. Push [^^^^] to confirm.

Data dependencies for the 4 mA settings of outputs 1 and 2

Output function Minimum value Maximum value Default

Level 0m <20 mA Setting for Level 0m

Volume 0.00 m³ <20 mA Setting for Volume 0m³

Mass 0.00 kg <20 mA Setting for Mass 0kg

Distance 0m <20 mA Setting for distance 0m

Interface Level 0m <20 mA Setting for Interface Level 0m

Interface Distance 0m <20 mA Setting for Interface Distance 0m

Interface Volume 0.00 m³ <20 mA Setting for Interface Volume 0m³

Interface Mass 0.00 kg <20 mA Setting for Interface Mass 0kg

Ullage Volume 0.00 m³ <20 mA Setting for Ullage Volume 0m³

Ullage Mass 0.00 kg <20 mA Setting for Ullage Mass 0kg

Layer 0m <20 mA Setting for Layer 0m

Layer Volume 0.00 m³ <20 mA Setting for Layer Volume 0m³

Layer Mass 0.00 kg <20 mA Setting for Layer Mass 0m³

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Output function Minimum value Maximum value Default

Level >4 mA Setting for Level Tank Height + TBO + RO

Volume >4 mA Setting for Volume Max. value in the volume table Max. value in the

Mass >4 mA Setting for Mass Max. value in the mass table Max. value in the

Distance >4 mA Setting for Distance Tank Height + TBO + RO

Interface Level >4 mA Setting for Interface Level Tank height + TBO + RO

Interface Distance >4 mA Setting for Interface

Distance

Interface Volume >4 mA Setting for Interface

Volume

Interface Mass >4 mA Setting for Interface Mass Max. value in the mass table Max. value in the

Ullage Volume >4 mA Setting for Ullage Volume Max. value in the volume table Max. value in the

Ullage Mass >4 mA Setting for Ullage Mass Max. value in the mass table Max. value in the

Layer >4 mA Setting for Layer Tank height + TBO + RO

Layer Volume >4 mA Setting for Layer Volume Max. value in the volume table Max. value in the

Layer Mass >4 mA Setting for Layer Mass Max. value in the mass table Max. value in the

1 RO = Reference Offset (C1.10). TBO = Tank Bottom Offset (C.1.11). 2 BD = Blocking Distance (C.1.9). TBO = Tank Bottom Offset (C.1.11). 3 RO = Reference Offset (C1.10) 4 BD = Blocking Distance (C.1.9)

Tank height + TBO + RO

Max. value in the volume table Max. value in the

Tank height + TBO - BD

volume table

mass table

Tank height + RO

Tank height + TBO - BD

Tank height + RO

volume table

mass table

volume table

mass table

Tank height - BD

volume table

mass table

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6.4 Further information on device configuration

6.4.1 Protection of the device settings

The Passwords

Passwords menu lets you change the supervisor password.

PasswordsPasswords

How to change the supervisor password

• Go to Supervisor > Advanced setup > Device setup > Passwords > Supervisor

• Type in the new 6-character password (push the 4 buttons in any sequence).

• Type in the new 6-character password again.

• Push [>>>>] and [] (Esc) at the same time to go back to the "save settings" window.

• Select Save

Supervisor > Advanced setup > Device setup > Passwords > Supervisor.

Supervisor > Advanced setup > Device setup > Passwords > SupervisorSupervisor > Advanced setup > Device setup > Passwords > Supervisor

If the second entry is not the same as the first, the device will display the error message "Password mismatch". Push [>>>>] and[] at the same time and type in the new 6-character password again.

Save and push [^^^^].

SaveSave

The device will go back to operator mode.

INFORMATION!

Make a note of the password and keep it in a safe place. If you lose the password, please speak or write to your supplier.

6.4.2 Network configuration

INFORMATION!

For more data, refer to Networks on page 59

The device uses HART® communication to send information to HART®-compatible equipment. It can operate in either point-to-point or multidrop mode. The device will communicate in multidrop mode if you change the HART® address of output 1.

How to change from point-to-point to multidrop mode

• Enter supervisor mode.

• Go to Advanced Setup > Output 1 (HART) > HART Address

• Enter a value between 1 and 15 and push [^^^^] to confirm (see the caution below).

• Push the Escape buttons ([>>>>] + []) until you get the save/cancel screen.

• Select save.

• Push [^^^^].

Advanced Setup > Output 1 (HART) > HART Address.

Advanced Setup > Output 1 (HART) > HART AddressAdvanced Setup > Output 1 (HART) > HART Address

Output 1 switches to multidrop mode. The current output is set to 4 mA. This value does not change in multidrop mode.

CAUTION!

Make sure that the address for this device is different from others in the multidrop network.

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How to change from multidrop to point-to-point mode

• Enter supervisor mode.

• Go to Advanced Setup > Output 1 (HART) > HART Address

• Enter the value 0000 and then push [^^^^] to confirm.

• Push the Escape buttons ([>>>>] + []) until you get the save/cancel screen.

• Select save.

• Push [^^^^].

Advanced Setup > Output 1 (HART) > HART Address.

Advanced Setup > Output 1 (HART) > HART AddressAdvanced Setup > Output 1 (HART) > HART Address

Output 1 switches to point-to-point mode. The current output changes to a range of

4...20 mA or 3.8...20.5 mA (this range is specified in Advanced Setup > Output 1 (HART) > Output Range

Output Range).

Output RangeOutput Range

Advanced Setup > Output 1 (HART) >

Advanced Setup > Output 1 (HART) > Advanced Setup > Output 1 (HART) >

6.4.3 Linearisation

You can use the Linearisation Table consistently accurate.

Linearisation Table (menu item C.1.22) to make sure that readings are

Linearisation TableLinearisation Table

INFORMATION!

The device uses the linearisation table data if Linearity Activiation "Yes". If it is necessary to change the setting of Linearity Activiation

• Go to Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Linearisation Table

• Type in the number of reference points (up to 50 points). Push [^^^^].

• Push [>>>>] to type in new data. The device reading is given on the second line Device distance

• Fill the tank to any given level.

• Make

• Repeat these steps until all the cells in the linearisation table are completed.

• Push [^

• Push [>>>>] and [] (Esc) at the same time to exit to the "save settings" window.

• Select Save

Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Linearisation Table.

Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Linearisation TableSupervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Linearisation Table

This shows the linearisation table with default values.

an appropriate reference measurement. Type this data on the line Real distance

^].

Save and push [^^^^].

SaveSave

The device will go back to operator mode.

6.4.4 Distance measurement

The device displays distance measurements when an output function is set to "Distance". Menu items related to distance measurement are:

• Output Function (C.3.1 or C.4.1)

• Tank Height (C.1.2)

• Blocking Distance (C.1.9)

Linearity Activiation (menu item D.1.24.0) is set to

Linearity ActiviationLinearity Activiation

Linearity Activiation, contact your supplier.

Linearity ActiviationLinearity Activiation

Device distance.

Device distanceDevice distance

Real distance.

Real distanceReal distance

Use the flange facing as the reference point for the 4 and 20 mA current output settings. The 4 and 20 mA current output settings are the minimum and maximum points of the measurement scale.

CAUTION!

If the distance for 4 mA is set in the blocking distance, the device will not be able to use the full current output range.

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You can change the reference point from which distance is measured. Use the menu item "Reference Offset" (C.1.10). If you move the reference point above the flange, add this value when give a distance for the 4 and 20 mA current output settings. If you move the reference point below the flange, subtract this value when you give a distance for the 4 and 20 mA current output settings.

Figure 6-4: Distance measurement

1 Tank Height (C.1.2) 2 Reference Offset (C.1.10) 3 Blocking Distance (C.1.9) 4 4 mA Setting (C.3.2 or C.4.2) 5 20 mA Setting (C.3.3 or C.4.3) 6 Maximum effective measuring range 7 Non-measurement zone

For more data about the menu items, refer to setup).

6.4.5 Level measurement

The device displays level measurements when an output function is set to "Level". Menu items related to level measurement are:

• Output Function (C.3.1 or C.4.1)

• Tank Height (C.1.2)

• Blocking Distance (C.1.9)

Use the tank bottom as the reference point for the 4 and 20 mA current output settings. The 4 and 20 mA current output settings are the minimum and maximum points of the measurement scale.

Function description

on page 73 (table C. Advanced

CAUTION!

If the level for 20 mA is set in the blocking distance, the device will not be able to use the full current output range.

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You can change the reference point from which level is measured. Use the menu item "Tank Bottom Offset" (C.1.11). If you move the reference point below the tank bottom, add this value when give a level for the 4 and 20 mA current output settings. If you move the reference point above the tank bottom, subtract this value when you give a level value for the 4 and 20 mA current output settings.

Figure 6-5: Level measurement

1 Tank Bottom Offset (C.1.11) 2 Tank Height (C.1.2) 3 Blocking Distance (C.1.9) 4 Maximum effective measuring range 5 20 mA Setting (C.3.3 or C.4.3) 6 4 mA Setting (C.3.2 or C.4.2) 7 Non-measurement zone

For more data about the menu items, refer to

Function description

setup).

6.4.6 How to configure the device to measure volume or mass

The device can be configured to measure volume or mass. You can set up a strapping table in the conversion table in the device's Quick Setup

How to create a volume or mass table.

• Go to Supervisor > Quick setup > Setup mode > Conversion

• Complete all the steps in the set-up procedure.

The device creates a table of up to 50 pairs of data (level – volume or level – mass). The reference point for the table is the tank bottom (as given in menu item C.1.2 Tank Height).

Supervisor > Quick setup > Setup mode > Conversion.

Supervisor > Quick setup > Setup mode > ConversionSupervisor > Quick setup > Setup mode > Conversion

Quick Setup menu.

Quick SetupQuick Setup

on page 73 (table C. Advanced

INFORMATION!

You can also create customized length and conversion units (free units) in the Conversion procedure.

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INFORMATION!

When you create a table, get more conversion data for parts of the tank where there are:

•

Surfaces with curves.

•

Sudden changes in the cross section.

This will make volume measurement more accurate.

Figure 6-6: A plot of points for a volume or mass table

1 Tank with reference points 2 Tank model with plotted points

6.4.7 How to make the device follow the correct level or interface signal

If the distance measurement stays on one value when the level of the product changes, the device has probably selected a parasitic signal as the level signal. You can set the device to the correct value with the Distance Input

The Distance Input

Distance Input function, used with the signal screen, makes the device look for the level or

Distance InputDistance Input the interface (if the device is configured for interface applications) at the correct point along the probe. A distance value must be given by the supervisor. The distance is measured from the flange facing or thread stop to the surface of the product.

CAUTION!

Do not give a distance value that is in the dead zones of the device. For more data, refer to Measurement limits on page 141

The signal screen is divided into 4 areas, as shown in the illustration that follows:

Distance Input function.

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Figure 6-7: Areas on the signal screen

1 Reference signal area (the value cannot be changed) 2 Level signal area (use the distance input function to change the level value) 3 Interface signal area (use the distance input function to change the interface value) 4 Probe end area (in TBF mode only – this value cannot be changed)

Figure 6-8: How to make the device follow the correct level signal

How to adjust the distance value to make the device measure level correctly

• Go to the signal screen in operator mode. For more data on how to get to the signal screen,

refer to

• Push [>>>>] one time to move the cursor right to select the level signal 1.

• Make a note of the distance value on the signal screen.

• Push [^^^^] for three seconds.

• Move the cursor to Supervisor

Operator mode

The program mode screen is displayed.

Type in the supervisor password, if this is necessary. For more data, refer to

access to the supervisor mode

• Type in the distance value 3.

The selected signal is the level signal.

• Push [^^^^] to accept your new value or push [>>>>] and [] (Esc) at the same time to reject it.

The display goes back to the signal screen.

on page 65.

Supervisor and push [^^^^] 2.

Supervisor Supervisor

on page 68.

How to get

How to adjust the interface distance value to make the device measure interface correctly (devices for interface measurement only).

• Go to the signal screen in operator mode. For more data, refer to

• Push [>>>>] 2 times to move the cursor right to select the interface signal.

• Make a note of the distance value on the signal screen.

• Push [^^^^] for three seconds.

The program mode screen is displayed.

Operator mode

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• Select Supervisor

• Type in the new interface distance value 3.

• Push [^^^^] to accept your new value or push [>>>>] and [] (Esc) at the same time to reject it.

Supervisor and push [^^^^] 2.

Supervisor Supervisor

Type in the supervisor password, if this is necessary.

The selected signal is the interface signal.

The display goes back to the signal screen.

INFORMATION!

If the device continues to select the parasitic signal for level or interface measurement, make sure that there are no obstructions in the tank. If you cannot remove the obstruction, use the snapshot function to filter the signal. For more data, refer to How to use the snapshot function to filter parasitic signals on page 96

contact the supplier.

6.4.8 Thresholds and parasitic signals

General notes

The low-power electromagnetic signal from the device goes down the probe. The surface of the process and objects in the tank make reflections. These reflections go back up the probe to the signal converter. The signal converter converts the reflections into voltage amplitudes. Reflections from objects in the tanks show as interference signals (parasitic signals).

. If you cannot find the correct signal on the signal screen,

How thresholds work

Thresholds let the device ignore reflections with small amplitudes and monitor changes in level or interface. The voltage amplitude of signals depends on the distance of the reflection from the signal converter. Because the voltage amplitude decreases as distance increases, the threshold decreases logarithmically. The device uses largest signal that goes across the threshold.

The device uses the menu items that follow:

• Level Threshold (C.1.16) to monitor the level signal

• Level Threshold (C.1.16) and Interface Threshold (C.1.17) to monitor level and interface

signals

• Probe End Threshold (C.1.18) to monitor the probe end signal in TBF or Automatic mode. If

the device operates in TBF mode or must calculate the ε probe end signal.

The electronics of the device amplify the signal. The amplification factor (level of Gain) depends on the strength of the signal. There are 7 levels (1 to 7). A strong signal is given Gain 1, while a weak signal is given Gain 7. When you fill or empty the tank, the device usually identifies the signal. It automatically changes the Gain to monitor the position of the signal.

of the product, there must be a good

But the device cannot monitor the correct signal if:

• There are too many objects in the tank.

• There is an object that makes a large reflection in the tank.

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INFORMATION!

Also refer to How to use the snapshot function to filter parasitic signals on page 96

to use the

snapshot function to filter parasitic signals. For more data about the menu items, refer to

Function description on page 73

(table C. Advanced setup).

How to use thresholds

INFORMATION!

•

Although the data that follows refers to the level threshold, it is applicable for the probe end threshold.

•

If there is a parasitic signal above the level and the threshold is too low, the device can incorrectly use it as the level signal.

Figure 6-9: Voltage/distance graph: thresholds

1 Voltage amplitude of the signal in Volts 2 Distance from the process connection 3 Parasitic signal. A signal from a level switch that is in the limits of the electromagnetic field around the probe. 4 Level signal of the liquid or solids 5 The level threshold is correct. The device ignores the parasitic signal and measures level correctly. 6 The level threshold is too low. The device can use the parasitic signal as the level signal. Do the snapshot procedure

to make sure that the device ignores the parasite signal.

If the parasitic signal is smaller than the correct level, you can manually change the threshold to find the signal.

This procedure tells you how to change the level threshold to find the correct signal:

• Look at the signal screen in operator mode.

Find the likely position of the parasitic and level signals. Make a note of the amplitude of each signal in volts.

• Go to Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Level Threshold

Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Level Threshold

Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Level ThresholdSupervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Level Threshold

You will see this screen:

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Figure 6-10: Threshold data on the device display screen

1 Error message "Lost" if the device cannot find a signal 2 Amplitude of the threshold (in volts) 3 Gain of the threshold 4 Distance of the monitored signal from the signal converter 5 Amplitude of the monitored signal (in volts) 6 Gain of the monitored signal

• Increase the amplitude of the level threshold.

This value must be more than the incorrect signal. If there is no parasitic signal, we

recommend that you set the level threshold at half the amplitude of the correct signal.

• Use the same gain as that used for the device.

• Save the settings.

The threshold increases. It ignores the parasitic signal and uses the first signal it finds.

INFORMATION!

If "2" or ">2" products are selected in the Application

Application setup mode, then the level is the first

ApplicationApplication

signal that goes across the level threshold.

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Interface threshold

INFORMATION!

If the device is set at the factory to measure interface, you can change the interface threshold.

When the device is set to measure interface, the device uses a second threshold to identify and measure the interface between 2 liquids. The interface threshold identifies:

• The level signal (the first signal that goes across the level threshold).

• If there are 2 liquids in the tank, the interface signal (the next largest signal). If there are

more than 2 liquids in the tank, the next signal after the level signal.

This device uses this data to monitor the interface signal. When you change the interface threshold, refer to How to use thresholds threshold, refer to

How to use thresholds in this section. For more data about the interface

How to use thresholdsHow to use thresholds

Function description

on page 73 (table C. Advanced setup, menu item C.1.17).

Probe end threshold

INFORMATION!

If the device is set at the factory to measure in Tank Bottom Following (TBF) mode or Automatic mode, you can change the probe end threshold.

Use this threshold when the device operates in TBF mode. The device uses TBF mode to measure the level of products with low dielectric constants. It uses the probe end as a reference. If the reflection is very weak, change the probe end threshold to ignore parasitic signals. Refer to the procedure in How to use thresholds

For more data about the probe end threshold, refer to Advanced setup, menu item C.1.18).

How to use thresholds to change the probe end threshold.

How to use thresholdsHow to use thresholds

Function description

on page 73 (table C.

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6.4.9 How to use the snapshot function to filter parasitic signals

The thresholds cannot find the level of the tank contents if it is below a large parasitic signal. This shows the signals as you can see them on an oscilloscope:

Figure 6-11: Voltage/distance graph: level below a large parasitic signal

1 Voltage amplitude of the signal in Volts 2 Distance from the process connection 3 Large parasitic signal (an agitator in this example) 4 Threshold 5 Level signal

But you can filter a parasite or an area of parasites with the snapshot function. This procedure tells you how to use the snapshot filter:

• L

ook at the signal screen in operator mode.

Find the likely position of the parasite.

• Look in the tank or at a drawing of internal tank parts.

Get the dimensions and position of the object that shows as the parasite.

• Empty the tank.

• Go to Supervisor > Quick Setup > Setup Mode > Snapshot

• D

Supervisor > Quick Setup > Setup Mode > Snapshot

Supervisor > Quick Setup > Setup Mode > SnapshotSupervisor > Quick Setup > Setup Mode > Snapshot

o the procedure.

• Save the settings.

• Make sure that the snapshot filter is on.

• Fill the tank.

The device will ignore the large parasite signal and use the first signal it finds.

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6.4.10 How to measure products with a low dielectric constant (εr)

The device can measure the level of liquids and solids with low dielectric constants. The minimum value depends on the probe type and the measuring mode.

Measuring mode limits

Measuring mode Probe type Minimum dielectric constant

Direct Coaxial 1.4

All other probes 1.6

TBF All probes 1.1

In direct mode, the device directly receives the reflection of the signal from the surface of the tank contents.

TBF mode lets the device measure one product with low ε through the liquid or solid to the end of the probe. It is reflected back to the electronics. The

liquid or solid must have a stable dielectric constant for accurate measurement.

. Unlike direct mode, the signal travels

How to prepare an installation for a device that measures in TBF mode

• If the probe end is not attached, the minimum distance between the probe end (of single cable

or rod probes) and the tank bottom must be 300 mm / 12¨. If the device has a coaxial, double rod or cable probe, it is not necessary to have a minimum distance between the probe end and the tank bottom.

• There must be no objects in a diameter of 600 mm / 24¨ around a single probe. There must be

no objects in a diameter of 200 mm / 8¨ around a double probe. It is not necessary to have an empty space around a coaxial probe.

How to configure the device to measure in TBF mode

• Go to Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Measuring Mode

• Select TBF from the menu. Push [^^^^].

• To enter the exact value of the product's dielectric constant, go to Supervisor > Advanced

• Type in the exact value. Push [^^^^].

Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Measuring Mode.

Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Measuring ModeSupervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Measuring Mode

Setup > Installation Setup > Product Er

Setup > Installation Setup > Product Er.

Setup > Installation Setup > Product ErSetup > Installation Setup > Product Er

Supervisor > Advanced

Supervisor > AdvancedSupervisor > Advanced

CAUTION!

Do not change the product ε

value in Product εr (menu item C.1.14) unless the new value is

known. If an incorrect value is used, the device will not measure accurately.

INFORMATION!

The device usually measures in Automatic device will switch automatically to TBF

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AutomaticAutomatic

TBF mode.

TBFTBF

Direct mode, the

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6.4.11 How to decrease the length of probes

INFORMATION!

This information is for:

•

Ø4 mm / 0.16¨ double cable,

•

single rod,

•

Ø2 mm / 0.08¨ single cable and

•

Ø4 mm / 0.16¨ single cable probes only

WARNING!

Do not change the length of coaxial, Ø8 mm / 0.32 damage the probe. If you change the length of one of these probes, contact the supplier.

How to decrease the length of single rod probes

• Measure the length of the rod from the flange facing.

• Cut the rod to the correct length.

• Go to Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Probe Length

• Type in the new value. Push [^^^^].

• Push [>>>>] and [] (Esc) at the same time to exit to the "save settings" window.

• Select Save

Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Probe Length.

Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Probe LengthSupervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Probe Length

Save and push [^^^^].

SaveSave

single cable and double rod probes. This will

INFORMATION!

If you cannot measure the length of the probe, you can use Quick Setup > Setup Mode > Auto Probe Length

Probe Length as an alternative. But you must do this procedure when the tank is empty and the

Probe LengthProbe Length

Quick Setup > Setup Mode > Auto

Quick Setup > Setup Mode > Auto Quick Setup > Setup Mode > Auto

device is installed on the tank.

How to decrease the length of cable probes

• Loosen the socket set screws that hold the counterweight.

Use a 3 mm Allen wrench.

• Remove the counterweight.

• Measure the length of the cable from the flange facing.

Add the length of the counterweight to get the total probe length. Subtract the length of the

cable engaged in the counterweight. Refer to the diagram after this procedure.

• Cut the cable to the correct length.

ach the cable to the counterweight. Tighten the socket set screws.

• Att

Use a 3 mm Allen wrench.

• Go to Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Probe Length

• Type in the new value. Push [^^^^].

• Push [

• Select Save

Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Probe Length.

Supervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Probe LengthSupervisor > Advanced Setup > Installation Setup > Probe Length

>>>>] and [] (Esc) at the same time to exit to the "save settings" window.

Save and push [^^^^].

SaveSave

INFORMATION!

If you cannot measure the length of the probe, you can use Quick Setup > Setup Mode > Auto Probe Length

Probe Length as an alternative. But you must do this procedure when the tank is empty and the

Probe LengthProbe Length

Quick Setup > Setup Mode > Auto

Quick Setup > Setup Mode > Auto Quick Setup > Setup Mode > Auto

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Figure 6-12: Dimensions of the counterweights

Ø4 mm / 0.16

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Dimensions in mm

Single cable Ø4 mm

Dimensions in inches

6.5 Service mode

Service personnel use this mode to change advanced settings, particularly for difficult applications.

Probe type Dimensions [mm]

a b Øc

Probe type Dimensions [inches]

a b Øc

Single cable Ø0.16

1.4

100 20

3.9

0.8

CAUTION!

If you are not an authorized service technician, do not change any values in the service mode menu.

This mode is locked with a password. Only approved persons are permitted to have the password for the service menu. Please contact your local sales office for further information.

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6.6 Errors

6.6.1 General information

Indication of errors

When the device senses an error or warning condition, it displays an error / warning symbol in the top left corner of the display screen.

Figure 6-13: Indication of errors

1 Error/ warning symbol

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How to find the error records

• Enter supervisor mode.

• Go to Test > Information > Error Records

• Use [] and [] to scroll the error list. There are 5 error messages per page.

Test > Information > Error Records.

Test > Information > Error RecordsTest > Information > Error Records

Figure 6-14: Error records in supervisor mode

1 Type of error. 2 Short description of the error 3 Selection bar

How to get more data about the error (error records function)

• Select an error log and push [^^^^] to read the help text.

Typical data is given in the illustration that follows.

• For solutions to the problem, refer to the "Error handling" section.

Figure 6-15: Description of the error

1 Description of the error 2 Time since error occurred in Days: Hours: Minutes: Seconds 3 Type of error

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The time since the error occurred is measured in Days: Hours: Minutes: Seconds includes the time when the device is energized. The error is saved in the memory of the device when it is switched off. The counter continues when the device is switched back on.

The error symbol is no longer displayed after you read the error record.

6.6.2 Error handling

Types of error message

Type of error Error

Error E If an error message is displayed in the Error Records (menu

Warning W A condition that may not have an immediate effect on device

Description of errors and corrective actions

Error Message Error

code

Days: Hours: Minutes: Seconds. It only

Days: Hours: Minutes: SecondsDays: Hours: Minutes: Seconds

Description

item B.2.12), the measured value is not correct. The output current goes to the value set in menu items C.3.5 Error Handling (Output 1) and C.4.5 Error Handling (Output 2). For more data about the menu items, refer to on page 73, table C. Advanced setup.

performance.

Function description

Description Corrective action

Current output

Current output saturated at maximum value.

Current output saturated at minimum value.

W The output is at its maximum

output value (20 or 20.5 mA) because the measured value is now out of the current output range.

W The output is at its minimum

output value (4 or 3.8 mA) because the measured value is now out of the current output range.

External influences

Temperature is out of range for NAND Flash

W The ambient temperature is

outside the given range. This can cause loss or corruption of data.

Self-test manager

Self Test has failed E The device did not self-test

correctly.

Fill the tank or remove some of the product until the level is back in the configured range. Make sure that the 20 mA setting is correctly set for your installation. If not, change the value in menu item C.3.3 (Output 1) or C.4.3 (Output 2).

Fill the tank or remove some of the product until the level is back in the configured range. Make sure that the 4 mA setting is correctly set for your installation. If not, change the value in menu item C.3.2 (Output 1) or C.4.2 (Output 2).

Switch off the device until the ambient temperature is back in the given range.

Contact the supplier.

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Error Message Error

Description Corrective action

code

Measurement status

Level measurement lost E

Level measurement low W The product is in the empty

Measurement old E This error can occur if the

Interface measurement lost2W

The device can no longer find the product surface. The measurement is held at the last measured value.

When the level return signal and the probe end return signal are lost. This is applicable to automatic (Direct/TBF) measurement mode only.

area. The measurement is held at the sensor length.

The product is outside the measuring range. The measurement is incorrect or held at the last measured value by the device.

power supply is not sufficient to operate the device correctly for 1 minute. After 1 minute the error message "Measurement old" is recorded. You can change this time in supervisor mode. Go to Advanced Setup > Output

Advanced Setup > Output

Advanced Setup > Output Advanced Setup > Output

1 > Error Handling Delay

1 > Error Handling Delay1 > Error Handling Delay (5...300 seconds).

The device can no longer find the interface.

Check the tank contents using another method of measurement. If the tank is empty (the level is below the end of the probe), then fill the tank until product level is in the measurement range. If the tank is full (the level is in the blocking distance), then remove the contents from the tank until the level is back in the measuring range. If the product was lost and the tank is neither full nor empty, contact your supplier.

If the device is in direct mode, adjust the Level Threshold (menu item C.1.16). If the device is in TBF mode, adjust the Probe End Threshold (menu item C.1.18). For more data, refer to

parasitic signals

Fill the tank to at least the bottom of the measuring range to continue measurement.

Make sure that the power supply for output 1 has a min./max. value of

14...30 VDC (20...36 VDC for Ex d-approved devices) when current output is at 22 mA.

Check the tank contents using another procedure. If the interface is too low (the interface is below the end of the probe), then fill the tank with interface product until it is in the measurement range. If the interface too high (the interface is in blocking distance), then remove the contents from tank until the interface is back in the measuring range. If it is none of these two, then there is possibly an emulsion at the interface. Wait for the device to find the interface again.

Thresholds and

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