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Adjustment

3DlevelScanner M - LCD Panel

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Adjustment

The 3DLevelScanner M can be set up and operated using one of the following:

An adjustment software tool (3DLevel Manager)

GSM / GPRS communication using 3DLink Pro

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3DlevelScanner M - LCD Panel

Figure 7: 3DLevelScanner M front panel LCD

Note

: The 3DLevelScanner M can be adjusted but not configured with the LCD panel

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Summary of Contents for 3DLevelScanner Series

Page 1: ...M 3DLevelScanner OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Level Volume measurement in solid applications with mapping capabilities Changing the market from level to volume ...

Page 2: ...URE 8 3 3 MEASURING RANGE 8 3 4 PRESSURE 8 3 5 INSTALLATION LOCATION 9 3 6 MOUNTING DIRECTION 10 3 7 SOCKET 11 3 8 SENSOR ORIENTATION 12 3 9 INFLOWING MATERIAL 12 4 CONNECTIONS 13 4 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 13 4 2 POWER SUPPLY 13 4 2 1 Connection Cable 13 4 3 CONNECTION PROCEDURE 13 4 4 WIRING PLANS 14 5 ADJUSTMENT 15 5 1 3DLEVELSCANNER M LCD PANEL 15 5 2 ADJUSTING THE SCANNER USING THE SOFTWARE TOO...

Page 3: ...N 26 8 4 OUTPUT SCREEN 26 8 5 DISPLAY SCREEN 27 8 6 MEASURED PARAMETERS 28 8 7 DEVICE INFO 29 8 8 DEVICE RESET 29 9 MAINTENANCE AND FAULT RECTIFICATION 30 9 1 MAINTENANCE 30 9 2 FAULT RECTIFICATION 30 9 2 1 24 hours support 30 9 2 2 Checking the 4 20 mA signal 30 9 3 REPLACING THE ELECTRONICS 31 9 4 DEVICE REPAIR 31 10 DISMOUNTING 32 10 1 DISMOUNTING PROCEDURE 32 11 DIMENSIONS 33 12 APPENDIX 35 12...

Page 4: ...commended socket mounting 11 Figure 5 Inflowing material 12 Figure 6 Connection Scheme 14 Figure 7 3DLevelScanner M front panel LCD 15 Figure 8 Software Tool connection 17 Figure 9 Empty and Full Calibration 22 Figure 11 3DLevelScanner M with horn antenna in threaded version 33 Figure 12 3DLevelScanner M with horn antenna in flange version 33 Figure 13 3DLevelScanner M housing 34 Figure 14 Voltage...

Page 5: ...operations described in this manual must be carried out by authorized trained personnel only For safety and warranty reasons any internal work on the devices must be carried out by manufacturer authorized personnel only 1 2 2 Appropriate use The 3DLevelScanner M is a sensor designed for continuous level volume measurement 1 2 3 Warning about misuse Inappropriate or incorrect use of the device can ...

Page 6: ... Please note the Ex specific safety information for installation and operation in Ex areas These safety instructions are part of the operating instructions manual that comes with Ex approved devices WARNING Substitution of components may impair Intrinsic Safety WARNING To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres read understand and adhere to the manufacturer s live maintenance proc...

Page 7: ... pulses from the contents of the silo bin or other container Using these antennas the unit measures not only the time distance of each echo but also its direction The device s Digital Signal Processor samples and analyzes the received signals to provide accurate measurements of the level volume and mass of the stored contents and generates a 3D representation of the actual allocation of the produc...

Page 8: ...ow dielectric constants Operates in dusty and moisture environment Profiles and warns of adhesions of materials to the walls of vessels The only device that measures volume as well as minimum level and maximum level Self cleaning antenna 3D mapping visualization tool to help decide where to fill from in vessels with multiple filling points Most reliable sensor on the market has 3 transmitters and ...

Page 9: ...s in areas where moisture is expected e g by cleaning processes or on cooled or heated vessels 3 3 Measuring Range The reference plane of the sensor measuring range is the seal surface of the thread or the lower side of the flange All information regarding the measuring range as well as the internal signal processing relates to the reference plane NOTE If the container content reaches the antenna ...

Page 10: ...le echoes can occur Note It s recommended not to install the 3DLevelScanner M in the center of the silo Figure 2 Mounting on arched vessel tops 1 Reference plane 2 Vessel center or symmetry axis If this distance cannot be maintained a false echo storage should be carried out For more information see False echo storage page 24 This applies particularly if buildup of residue on the vessel wall is ex...

Page 11: ...n The 3DLevelScanner must be mounted in the right direction in order to scale and adjust the position of the unit The mounting direction is indicated by a sticker labeled 00 on the instrument see image below The 00 must point to the center of the vessel including square vessels and open bins Figure 3 Mounting Direction ...

Page 12: ...d 11 3 7 Socket Socket pieces should be positioned so that the antenna end protrudes at least 10 mm 0 4 inch out of the socket Important Note Rails frames should never interfere with the 700 beam angle transmitted and received see figures below Figure 4 Recommended socket mounting ...

Page 13: ...Sensor Orientation The sensor will generate optimal performance if it is located halfway between the wall and the center of the silo 3 9 Inflowing Material Do not mount the devices in or above the filling stream The optimal position is as far away from the inflowing material Figure 5 Inflowing material ...

Page 14: ...ed for powering the unit The power supply must be limited power source with maximum output current 1A The power supply voltage range should be 20 V DC minimum and 32 V DC maximum 4 20 mA HART 4 wire Power supply and signal current are carried on two separate connection pairs of wires 4 2 1 Connection Cable Use a 8 12 mm diameter cable to ensure the seal effect of the cable entry Conductor size of ...

Page 15: ...le 11 Screw the back cover back on 4 4 Wiring Plans Figure 6 Connection Scheme Left Connector Right Display Connector Ports Description Ports Description PS IN Feed IN power supply 20 32 VDC PS OUT Feed OUT power supply 20 32 VDC 4 20mA 4 20 HART communication connections RS485 RS485 Modbus RTU communication connections For more information about the connections refer to Different ways of connecti...

Page 16: ...et up and operated using one of the following An adjustment software tool 3DLevel Manager GSM GPRS communication using 3DLink Pro 5 1 3DlevelScanner M LCD Panel Figure 7 3DLevelScanner M front panel LCD Note The 3DLevelScanner M can be adjusted but not configured with the LCD panel ...

Page 17: ...group Confirmation E Simultaneously Increases the contrast of the LCD E Simultaneously Decreases the contrast of the LCD E Simultaneously Hardware lock unlock After a hardware lock operation of the device via display or remote communication is not possible The hardware can only be unlocked via the display and an unlock parameter must be entered to do so The display continues uninterrupted When all...

Page 18: ... according to the following diagram R S 4 8 5 R S 2 3 2 U S B Figure 8 Software Tool connection 1 For specific instructions on adjusting parameters with APM s software tool please see the APM 3DLevel Manager Software Operating Instructions manual 2 The example above is an RS485 connection There are more possibilities to connect to the 3DLevelScanner M using a different interface or protocol for mo...

Page 19: ...ctions The functions perform actions or set up the device s parameters Numerical values can be entered and parameters can be selected and saved The available functions of the basic setup function group 00 include media type 002 process cond 004 empty calibr 005 etc For example if you wish to change the media type do the following Select the basic setup 00 function group Select the media type 002 f...

Page 20: ...d distance units After 30 seconds the following message appears Vxx yy zz Prot xx hw version yy sw version zz sw version prot HART Protocol name After five seconds or after pressing E you will be presented with language selection appears on the first time the device is switched on Use the to select the desired language and press E Select the distance units this selection appears on the first time ...

Page 21: ...the 3DLevelScanner M is primarily a distance measuring device the distance from the sensor to the product surface is measured In order to have the actual product level displayed an allocation of the measured distance to the height percentage must be carried out To make this adjustment the full and empty distances in the vessel are entered The seal surface of the thread or flange is always the refe...

Page 22: ...ties media type 001 HF Solid This function is used to select the media type HF Solid Solid SA Enter the requested parameter via the appropriate keys save your settings and move on to the next menu item with the E key 6 5 4 Process Conditions The process conditions are another factor that influences the measurement To adapt the sensor to the process conditions this menu offers several options Proce...

Page 23: ...his function is used to enter the distance from the flange reference point of the measurement to the minimum level zero Enter the requested parameter via the appropriate keys save your settings and move on to the next menu item with the E key Figure 9 Empty and Full Calibration 3 Enter the appropriate distance value in DU corresponding to the percentage value for the empty vessel e g distance from...

Page 24: ...maximum level 100 CAUTION The maximum level may not project into the blocking distance BD If the BD is compromised it may cause device malfunction After basic calibration enter a safety distance SD in the safety distance 015 function If the level is within this SD the 3DLevelScanner M signals a warning or an alarm depending on your selection in the in safety distance 016 function 1 Enter the appro...

Page 25: ...by the operator for manual mapping The default value is 0 m CAUTION The range of mapping must end 1 m before the echo of the actual level For an empty vessel do not enter E but E 1 m If a mapping already exists it is overwritten up to the distance specified in the range of mapping 052 Beyond this value the existing mapping remains unchanged 8 Optional settings Additional adjustment and diagnosis o...

Page 26: ...tom Main Menu Custom Operation 040 Activate Table Edit Table Clear Table Set point num 043 Point num nn Level xx xxx m Volume ppp p Set Level 044 Point num nn Level xx xxx m Volume ppp p Set Volume 045 Point num nn Level xx xxx m Volume ppp p Next Point 040 Yes No Main Menu Conformation Table is cleared Clear the table 007 Yes No ...

Page 27: ...Extended calibration screen 3DLevelScanner Operating Instruction 2009 APM all rights reserved 26 26 8 3 Extended calibration screen 8 4 Output screen ...

Page 28: ...Display screen 3DLevelScanner Operating Instruction 2009 APM all rights reserved 27 27 8 5 Display screen ...

Page 29: ...Measured Parameters 3DLevelScanner Operating Instruction 2009 APM all rights reserved 28 28 8 6 Measured Parameters ...

Page 30: ...Device Info 3DLevelScanner Operating Instruction 2009 APM all rights reserved 29 29 8 7 Device Info 8 8 Device Reset ...

Page 31: ...ting instructions In many cases the fault reasons can be determined and rectified using this method 9 2 1 24 hours support If you fail to solve the problem with the methods suggested here please contact APM Customer Support The service is available 7 days a week around the clock Since we offer this service world wide the support is only available in the English language 9 2 2 Checking the 4 20 mA ...

Page 32: ...Exchange device or return it for repair 9 3 Replacing the electronics If the electronics module is defective it can be replaced by the user If there is no electronics module available on site it can be ordered from your local APM agency 9 4 Device repair If it is necessary to repair the 3DLevelScanner please proceed as follows Download a return form from our Web site www apm solutions com under Se...

Page 33: ...xic products etc Take note of the chapters Mounting page 8 and Connections page 13 and carry out the listed steps in reverse order We have specifically designed the electronic modules to be easily separable Mark the device as scrap and dispose of it according to government regulations electronic scrap ordinance If you cannot dispose of the device properly please contact us about disposal methods o...

Page 34: ...Dimensions Dismounting procedure 11 Dimensions Figure 10 3DLevelScanner M with horn antenna in threaded version Figure 11 3DLevelScanner M with horn antenna in flange version Dimensions are in mm inch ...

Page 35: ...Dimensions Dismounting procedure 3DLevelScanner Operating Instruction 2009 APM all rights reserved 34 Figure 12 3DLevelScanner M housing Dimensions are in mm inch ...

Page 36: ...nna Painted Aluminum die casting Ground terminal Stainless steel 1 4571 1 4435 Weight 5 6 kg Output variable Output signal 4 20mA HART RS485 Modbus Resolution 10 uA Fault signal Current output unchanged 22mA 3 6 mA adjustable Current limitation 22mA Load 4 wire sensor See load diagram Integration time 0 9999 s adjustable Figure 13 Voltage diagram 1 HART Load 2 Voltage Limit EEx ia device 3 Voltage...

Page 37: ...irs type cable 1 x blind stopper M20x1 5 or 2 x cable entry NPT Display panel LCD 4 lines x 20 characters Adjustment elements 4 keys Protection IP67 Power supply 4 wire device A safety certified power supply which provides double insulation between the primary and output must be used for powering the unit The power supply must be limited power source with maximum output current 1A The power supply...

Page 38: ...he 3DLevelScanner complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Measurement characteristics Frequency 3 10 kHz Beam angle with horn antenna 70 degrees Interval 2 s dependent on the parameter ...

Page 39: ...MAN0000350 Rev 04 2009 APM Automation Solutions Ltd All rights reserved Information in this document is subject to change without notice APM Automation Solutions Ltd and the APM Logo are trademarks and the 3DLevelScanner is a registered trademark of APM Automation Solutions Ltd APM Automation Solutions Ltd ATIDIM High Tech Industrial Park Building 2 P O Box 58171 Tel Aviv 61580 Israel Tel 972 3 64...

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