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EchoPro

Intrinsically Safe Radar Level Transmitter

Flowline, Inc.

10500 Humbolt Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

562.598.3015

562.431.8507

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MN301905 Rev A

LR36, LR41 & LR46 Series Manual

Summary of Contents for EchoPro LR36 Series

Page 1: ...EchoPro Intrinsically Safe Radar Level Transmitter Flowline Inc 10500 Humbolt Street Los Alamitos CA 90720 p 562 598 3015 f 562 431 8507 w flowline com MN301905 Rev A LR36 LR41 LR46 Series Manual ...

Page 2: ...equirements 20 FCC Conformity 21 LR36 LR41 Antenna Preparation 22 LR46 Antenna Preparation 23 Flange Riser Installation 23 Beam Angle 24 Gimbal Mounts for Solids 25 Solids Installation Tips 25 Section Four Wire Sensor 27 Terminal Wiring 27 Wiring to Displays Controllers PLCs 28 Section Five Configuration 30 Basic Configuration Overview 30 Using the Display 31 Changing Display Values 32 Step 1 Meas...

Page 3: ... Process Adjustments Overview Using Display 49 Fast Filling or Emptying of Media 50 Solids with Low Dielectric 51 Solids with Moderate or Significant Powders or Dust 52 Solids with Large Angle of Repose 53 Solids Requiring First Echo Adjustment 54 Section Eight Advanced Adjustments 55 Advanced Adjustments Overview 55 4 20mA Reverse Output 56 Fail Safe Output 57 Minimum Current Output 58 Create a N...

Page 4: ...ielectric 73 Dampen 73 Scaled Units 73 Range 74 Dead Band 74 Display Menu 75 Display Value 75 LCD Contrast 75 Diagnostics Menu 76 Peak Values 76 Measurement Status 76 Echo Curve 77 Simulation 77 Service Menu 78 False Echo 79 Output Settings 79 Reset 80 Units of Measurement 80 Operational Mode 80 Language 80 Information 81 Factory Settings 82 User Configuration 82 Troubleshooting 83 Warranty 84 ...

Page 5: ...Max Range Beam Angle Material Mounting FCC Compliance Application LR36 49 2 15m 12 3 horn 316L SS 1 1 2 NPT 4 or 5 gimbaled flange Part 15 256 Class B Solids with normal temperature and normal pressure under 32 8 10m 8 4 horn 6 5 horn LR41 229 7 70m 12 3 horn 316L SS 1 1 2 NPT 4 or 5 gimbaled flange Part 15 256 Class B Solids with dew dust crystal under 98 4 30m 8 4 horn 6 5 horn LR46 229 7 70m 5 ...

Page 6: ... defined measurement span FEATURES Easy configuration with LCD push button display module Adjustable loop fail safe no change 20 5 mA 22 mA Small 12 30 48cm dead band enables full tank measurement Recognition storage and deletion of false echo signal returns BENEFITS Unaffected by physical process and environmental conditions Ideal for applications with higher temp pressure foam vapor and vacuum S...

Page 7: ...sec dependent on configuration settings Adjustment Time About 1 sec dependent on configuration settings Beam Angle LR36 12 3 78mm Horn 8 4 98mm Horn 6 5 123mm Horn LR41 12 3 78mm Horn 8 4 98mm Horn 6 5 123mm Horn LR46 5 8 196mm Horn 4 10 246mm Horn Process Connection LR36 1 NPT 4 Gimbaled Flange 5 Gimbaled Flange LR41 1 NPT 4 Gimbaled Flange 5 Gimbaled Flange LR46 1 NPT 4 Gimbaled Flange 5 Gimbale...

Page 8: ...to 752 C 60 to 400 Temperature compensation Automatic Temperature Storage F 40 to 176 C 40 to 80 Relative Humidity 95 Process Pressure LR36 14 5 to 580 psi 1 to 40 bar LR41 14 5 to 580 psi 1 to 40 bar LR46 14 5 to 580 psi 1 to 40 bar Vibration Proof Mechanical vibration 10m s 10m2 s 10 150 Hz Output Signal Output 4 20mA Signal Invert 4 20mA 20 4 mA Resolution 1 6µA Fail Safe Setting 20 5mA 22mA or...

Page 9: ...cable carries power supply and current signal Power Consumption 22 5mA maximum Ripple Allowed 100Hz 1V 100 to 100 KHz 10mV Enclosure Rating IP67 NEMA 6 Cable Connection Standard 2 wire shielded cable with earth ground wire and outside diameter of 5 9mm is recommended Cable Entry Plug One cable entry NPT with adapter M20x1 5 Accuracy Charts ...

Page 10: ...urement instrument must be connected to ground potential and unapproved supplemental devices are not allowed to use Application conditions Maximum process temperature Temp class T6 T5 T4 T3 Ta max 60 C 60 C 95 C 130 C 180 C 65 C 70 C 130 C 180 C 70 C 70 C 130 C 180 C 85 C 130 C 180 C Pressure for electronic housing 11 5 psi 80kPa to 16 0 110kPa Ambient temperature T6 20 C Ta 60 C T5 20 C Ta 70 C T...

Page 11: ...A B C D Class II Div 1 Groups E F G T6 T3 cCSAus Class I Zone 0 AEx ia IIC T6 T3 Ga Zone 20 AEx ia IIIC T76 C to T146 C Da Ex ia IIC T6 T3 Ga Ex ia IIIC T76 C to T146 C Da ATEX II 1G Ex ia II C T6 T3 Ga TUV II 1D Ex ia IIIC T76 C T146 C IECEx Ex ia II C T6 T3 Ga TUV Ex ia III C T76 C T146 C Da General CE RoHS Intrinsically Safe Entity Parameters Ui 26 4V Ii 114 mA Pi 0 752W Ci 0 Li 51 μH ...

Page 12: ... 12 MN301905 Rev A Introduction Table of Contents continued Step One LABELS FOR INTRINSIC SAFETY Part Number Label ...

Page 13: ...m inued Fla A A LR3 LR36 An ange Diam 4 ANSI 8 220 5 ANSI 9 250 Hole Dia LR36 L An Diamete 3 78m 4 98m 5 127m 36 LR41 S LR41 Fla ntenna Dime meter A Dia 8 7 0mm 7 18 9 8 0mm 8 21 ameter 0 7 LR41 Threa ntenna Dime r X mm 8 mm 11 mm 24 Series ange Series ensions ameter B Th 7 09 80mm 1 8 27 0mm 1 71 18mm x aded Series ensions Length Y 8 94 227mm 1 34 288m 4 41 620m 1 Step One ickness H 0 45 1 5mm 0 ...

Page 14: ... 7 246mm 5 55 141mm Flange Diameter A Diameter B Thickness H Hole Pattern 4 ANSI 8 7 220mm 7 09 180mm 0 45 11 5mm 8 x 18mm 5 ANSI 9 8 250mm 8 27 210mm 0 45 11 5mm 8 x 18mm 6 ANSI 11 2 285mm 9 5 240mm 0 45 11 5mm 8 x 22mm 8 ANSI 13 4 340mm 11 6 295mm 0 45 11 5mm 12 x 22mm 10 ANSI 15 9 405mm 14 0 355mm 0 45 11 5mm 12 x 26mm LR46 Threaded Parabolic Series Antenna Dimensions Diameter X Length Y 7 8 19...

Page 15: ...ication media Enclosure The sensor housing is media resistant but is not designed to be operational when immersed Mount the sensor in such a way that the enclosure and antenna do not come into contact with the application media under normal operational conditions The enclosure has a cover that provides access to the push button display module and terminal strip for wiring To open the enclosure you...

Page 16: ...s is the 4mA setting for the output 4 Set the Fill Height for the sensor in the tank a This is the 20mA setting for the output 5 Set the Max Range Maximum Range or MaxR for the sensor in the tank a The sensor will ignore any echo signal returns beyond this setting 6 Set the Dead Band Minimum Range or MinR for the sensor in the tank a The sensor will ignore any echo signal returns closer than this ...

Page 17: ... for the sensor 4 Create a New False Echo Curve a A method to map out false echo signal returns within the tank 5 Update an Existing False Echo Curve a A method to update false echo signal returns for a section of the tank that was not exposed during the creation of the original False Echo Curve 8 Troubleshooting Section Nine 1 Measurement Status a Determines the measurement reliability and genera...

Page 18: ...al teel nnection 1 NPT ange 0 mA oval ATEX IECE Antenna S 4 4 98 5 5 12 Flange 0 T 4 4 5 5 you may the informa ggested par bel of the sen and type of specific info ontact your d Ex HazLoc Shape 8mm Horn 23mm Horn e Size hreaded Co Gimbaled Gimbaled FOB 0 0 With 0 1 With have sub ation provide rt number m nsor as show mounting fit ormation If distributor onnection Flange Flange hout FOB h FOB bmitt...

Page 19: ...m Horn A 4 98mm Horn PTFE Cover B 5 123mm Horn PTFE Cover Flange Size 0 Threaded Connection 4 4 Gimbaled Flange 5 5 Gimbaled Flange FOB 0 0 Without FOB 0 1 With FOB LR46 5 3 2 1 Housing Material 5 Stainless Steel Process Connection 3 ANSI Flange Output 2 4 20 mA Approval 1 ATEX IECEx HazLoc Antenna Shape 8 8 196mm Parabolic 0 10 246mm Parabolic Flange Size 4 4 Gimbaled Flange 5 5 Gimbaled Flange F...

Page 20: ...he Beam Angle Chart to determine what if any additional measurement space is required to be free of such obstacles If such items are present then a False Echo Curve configuration must be conducted Section Seven 2 The sensor must be installed with the antenna perpendicular to the surface of the media 3 The sensor must be installed with a distance 19 7 500mm from the side wall of the tank 4 The medi...

Page 21: ... the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there ...

Page 22: ... the four 4 socket screws using a 3mm Allen wrench 2 Carefully remove the antenna Note Do not remove or damage the plastic cone microwave RF emitter within the antenna socket 3 Insert the antenna through the bottom of the fitting Note If doing so from the inside of the tank make sure to secure it so as to prevent the antenna from falling into the tank 4 Connect the sensor to the antenna socket and...

Page 23: ...tank make sure to secure it so as to prevent the parabolic antenna from falling into the tank 4 Connect the sensor to the parabolic antenna socket and reattach the tri clamp connector 5 Attach the sensor to the fitting as necessary Add a Flange to the Parabolic Antenna Uncrew Tri Clamp Remove Parabolic Insert Flange Connect Antenna to Sensor Attach Screws Thread Sensor to Reducer Bushing FLANGE RI...

Page 24: ...10 20 1 40 1 75 2 10 2 80 4 20 30 2 10 2 62 3 14 4 20 6 31 40 2 79 3 49 4 19 5 59 8 41 50 3 49 4 37 5 24 6 99 10 51 60 4 19 5 24 6 29 8 39 12 61 70 4 89 6 11 7 34 9 79 14 71 80 5 59 6 99 8 39 11 19 16 82 90 6 29 7 86 9 43 12 59 18 92 100 6 98 8 73 10 48 13 99 21 02 LR36 Beam Angle 4 5 6 8 12 Height Diameter 5m 0 35m 0 44m 0 52m 0 70m 1 05m 10m 0 70m 0 87m 1 05m 1 40m 2 10m 15m 1 05m 1 31m 1 57m 2 ...

Page 25: ...h of the solids volume as possible the antenna must be aimed at the lowest point within the tank With any cylindrical shaped tank with a cone bottom the sensor should be mounted a distance of half the radius R from the side wall If R cannot be met it is preferred to mount the sensor closer to the side wall and away from the center of the tank Avoid installing the sensor above the filling stream to...

Page 26: ... to direct the signal to the bottom of the cone Distance Y 2 Z 4 Z 6 Z 8 Z 10 Z 10 0 35 0 70 1 05 1 41 1 76 20 0 70 1 40 2 10 2 81 3 53 30 1 05 2 10 3 15 4 22 5 29 40 1 40 2 80 4 20 5 62 7 05 50 1 75 3 50 5 26 7 03 8 82 60 2 10 4 20 6 31 8 43 10 58 70 2 44 4 89 7 26 9 84 12 34 80 2 79 5 59 8 41 11 24 14 11 90 3 14 6 29 9 46 12 65 15 87 100 3 49 6 99 10 51 14 05 17 63 Distance Y 2 Z 4 Z 6 Z 8 Z 10 ...

Page 27: ...e Remember that the output voltage of the power supply can be lower under nominal load with a sensor current of 20 5 mA or 22 mA and or with the addition of other instruments placed within the circuit If voltage spikes or surges are expected adequate isolation protection must also be provided TERMINAL WIRING The positive and Negative terminals are for connection to a 24 VDC power supply or to a 4 ...

Page 28: ...and PLC s DataView LI55 Series Level Controller Commander LI90 Series Multi Tank Level Controller DataLoop LI25 Series Level Indicator Without Backlight DataLoop LI25 Series Level Indicator With Backlight Note Always refer to the Control Drawing 301901 for further wiring information Note Always refer to the Control Drawing 301901 for further wiring information ...

Page 29: ...ic PLC Generic Loop Powered Display Refer to the DataPoint LC52 Series Level Controller manual for information on JWA mode and JWB mode settings in the controller Always use the LC52 in JWA mode with the EchoPro Note Always refer to the Control Drawing 301901 for further wiring Note Always refer to the Control Drawing 301901 for further wiring information ...

Page 30: ...mA for the tank 5 Set the Max Range Maximum Range or MaxR a This is the maximum measurement range for the sensor The sensor will ignore all echo returns beyond this setting 6 Set the Dead Band Minimum Range or MinR a This is the minimum measurement range for the sensor The sensor will ignore all echo returns closer than this setting 7 Check the Echo Curve a This is a quick diagnostic tool to deter...

Page 31: ...ION 1 To enter the Main Menu from the Main Screen press the ENTER button 2 Use the Right Arrow button to scroll through the Main Menu options a Configuration Below are the configuration menu functions i Sensor Height ii Fill Height iii Medium iv Dampening v Output Mapping vi Scaled Units vii Scaling viii Max Range ix Dead Band x Sensor ID b Display This menu function sets the display mode and cont...

Page 32: ...e Main Menu press ENTER to advance into the Configuration menu a Sensor Height will appear on the top line of the screen 2 From Sensor Height press ENTER a The sign will be highlighted on the screen b This is the adjustment for the percentage setting 3 Press ENTER to move down to the distance setting a The first digit 1 will be highlighted 4 Press Right Arrow to move one digit to the right a Use t...

Page 33: ...or lowest me ght onfiguration t bottom ta Height values om the abov ia level in th ht 20mA s isplay con NK of the most i When mea on of the se ps and botto are taken f asurement ries based surement Re of your sen ation are des or s measure s the Max R set at the bo or s measure edia level in 4mA setti anks the M s can be the ve 0 locat e tank is the etting ntinued mportant as asuring the nsor with...

Page 34: ...tedly until the arrow is next to Service 3 Press Enter to advance into the Service menu and Echo curve will appear 4 Press Right Arrow repeatedly until the menu shows Units of Measurement 5 Press Enter to advance into Units of Measurement 6 Press Right Arrow to change the setting between feet ft d and meters m d 7 When the units are correct press Enter to save the setting 8 When done press ESC to ...

Page 35: ... again alue is correc press ESC you want to isplay con HEIGHT 4MA sor Height p from the sen press Enter e into the C ce into Sen gment will be witch to the move one se ll scroll left gment crease the p Arrow will ct press Ent C to return to o advance di ntinued A point corresp nsor will set r to advance Configuration nsor Height e highlighted distance d gment to the to right and value of the scrol...

Page 36: ...ress ESC f you want isplay con GHT 20MA eight point c empty positio press Enter nce into the to advan ce into Ful gment will be switch to th move one scroll left to t ncrease the p Arrow will ct press Ent C to return to to advance ntinued correspondin on will set th to advance e Configura nce into l Configura e highlighted he distance segment to o right and t e value of scroll from ter to save t o...

Page 37: ...e alue is correc press ESC you want to isplay con NGE MAXIMU mum operati alid echo ret press Enter t into the Con eatedly until Range valu ted move one seg scroll left to r t ease the valu ct press Ent to return to t o advance di ntinued UM RANGE ional range urns to advance i nfiguration the menu ue The first gment to the right and the ue of the nu ter to save t the Main Me rectly into D for the s...

Page 38: ...the Full Dead Band Dead Band onfig De press Enter t into the Con eatedly until d Band value ted move one seg scroll left to r gment ease the valu ct press Ent to return to t ntinued he sensor e Dead Ban Configuratio d setting is p ead Band B to advance nfiguration menu shows e The first gment to the right and ue of the nu ter to save t the Main Me This setting nd setting is on setting placed below...

Page 39: ...ecause it s the larger of the two symbols The arrow represents the measured media level and the triangle represents the peak amplitude location of the echo return Under normal conditions expect to see a stable triangle or overlapping arrow and triangle floating above a pronounced peak at the expected air gap distance between the measurement location and media level 2 In the upper right hand corner...

Page 40: ... tank and fitting dimensions Correct tank dimensions will result in accurate sensor measurement 3 Sensor Configuration a Configures Loop Fail Safe Output at Empty Minimum Current Display for the sensor 4 Dimensional Entry a Distance Mode default i Basic information for 4 20 mA operation Sensor Height Fill Height ii Basic information for operational range operation Maximum Range Dead Band 5 Tank Le...

Page 41: ...d install WebCal prior to plugging in the USB Radar Fob LI99 3001 Please go to www flowline com webcal software and select your language version WEBCAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Windows 2000 XP Vista 7 8 10 32 or 64 bit system 1 USB 2 0 port 10 mB hard drive space 256 mB RAM Internet connection For complete information on the WebCal software please refer to the WebCal manual located at www flowline com ...

Page 42: ...losu way from the wise to lock o wer to the se ON stops fl Cable betwe e Radar Fob ftware As th u will also se he WebCal L red indicate r LED is soli ation on the bcal softwar through a U ter s USB p f ure and repla e sensor To onto sensor ensor Durin lashing the een the Rad b and the Typ he software ee the Power LED will rem es that the se id e WebCal s re USB interfa port be sure ace with Rad o ...

Page 43: ...the senso or lowest liq ght onfiguration t bottom ta Height values om the abov d level in the ht 20mA s ebCal NK of the most i When mea on of the se ps and botto are taken f asurement ries based surement Re of your sen ation are des or s measure s the Max R set at the bo or s measure quid level in 4mA setti anks the M s can be the ve 0 locat e tank is the etting mportant as asuring the nsor with r...

Page 44: ...mplete information on the WebCal software please refer to the WebCal manual located at flowline com webcal software STEP 3 SENSOR CONFIGURATION Configures the relays in terms of pump valve operations and level alarms as well as the setting fail safe for relays and signal output Note When configuring EchoPro choose either the WebCal or Push Button method Either method will accomplish the goal of se...

Page 45: ...two sets the Levels s nsor Height et in the unit ation for 4m ment locatio n for 20mA position se e values Ma oth values wi ng defines th s based on t r the sensor ets the Dead ensor will det nt of the tan of settings t section of W and Fill Heig ts shown und mA It is base n for the sen It is based o ee below ximum Rang ill be set in t he maximum the distance see below d Band for th tect valid ec ...

Page 46: ...tion uploads configuration into the sensor Other features in the section include providing a custom wiring diagram specific to the signal output and saving the configuration file to your hard drive Make sure to save your configuration file click on Save Config File and to review the wiring diagram click on Wiring diagram For complete information on the WebCal software please refer to the WebCal ma...

Page 47: ...ingle triangle because it s the larger of the two symbols The arrow represents the measured liquid level and the triangle represents the peak amplitude location of the echo return Under normal conditions expect to see a stable triangle or overlapping arrow and triangle floating above a pronounced peak at the expected air gap distance between the measurement location and liquid level 3 In the upper...

Page 48: ...F ric S t S S S s OVERVIEW U are intended s with the b Note These after having ed in Section sensor is no form the follo Fast Filling o Solids with L Solids with m Solids with L Solids Requ SING WEBC d to improv below proce e adjustmen completed t n Six with th ot performin owing applic or Emptying Low Dielectri moderate or Large Angle iring First Ec CAL ve sensor ss and or nts should the seven he...

Page 49: ...atisfac Fast Filling o Solids with L Solids with m Solids with L Solids Requ ued SING DISPL to improve s te These a ps described ction Where or Emptying Low Dielectri moderate or Large Angle iring First Ec AY sensor perfo adjustments d in Section e so perform of the Solids ic significant p of repose cho Adjustm ormance in a should only Five with th m the followi s powder or du ment applications y ...

Page 50: ...s ESC Screen or to First Ech y until First E s contin G OF SOLIDS rise or fall w Note Fas ases the am reen press Menu ce into the C o advance to advanc ce into Med will appear ce into Solid st vance into o change th correct pre SC to return eturn to the C C a third time If you want ho press R Echo appears nued S FAST LEV within the tan st filling or e mount of med s Enter to Configuratio from Sens...

Page 51: ...IC a low dielectr n press Ente ce into the C peatedly unt nce into Me ce into Solid peatedly unt ce into Low D change the he Pipe Diam rect press E SC to return e to return to nued ric constant er to advanc Configuration til menu sho edium Liqu s Fast Lev til Low Diele Dielectric setting from meter Enter to save to Medium o the Main Sc typically un ce into the M n Menu ows Medium uid Solid el Chan...

Page 52: ... ow to adva l Height w to advance dvance into Dielectric will vance into S ppear first ow repeat appears dvance into to change t correct pres ESC to return time to retu ht Arrow re nued ANT POWDE t is present s Enter to into the ance from e from Fill o Medium appear Solid Fast tedly until Powder he Powder ss Enter to s n to Medium urn to the M peatedly un ER OR DUST in the applic save m press ESC ...

Page 53: ... morph se above 35 Screen pre dvance into ow repeated dvance into dvance into ow repeated dvance into ow to chang g is correct p ss ESC to r nfiguration M in Screen o ress Right nued SE angle of ris ch a materia hology of th 5 set Large ess Enter t the Configu dly until men Medium L Solid Fast dly until Larg Large Repo ge the Large press Enter return to Me Menu and p r If you wa Arrow repe se or d...

Page 54: ... Press Rig Echo settin When sett save When don Medium p the Config a third time or If you Large Re Arrow rep Angle ength of the c constant v strength or 2 obstruction ote Under c ndition two E Main Scree nto the Main nter to ad ion Menu ht Arrow to ion to Full C ht Arrow t ion to Mediu ter to adva d Solid L er to advan Change wil ht Arrow to nge to First er to advanc ht Arrow to ng ting is corre n...

Page 55: ... output when a sensor failure occurs Options are no change to current 20 5mA or 22mA 3 Minimum Current Sets the minimum current output for the sensor Options are 4 0mA or 3 9mA 4 Create a new False Echo Curve A method to filter out false echo returns within the tank This should be performed when the tank is at its lowest level empty 5 Update an existing False Echo Curve A method to update an exist...

Page 56: ...ext to Service 3 Press Enter to advance into Service Menu 4 Press Right Arrow to move from Echo Curve to Output Current 5 Press Enter to advance into Output Current 6 Press Enter to advance into 4 20mA Rev 7 Press Right Arrow to change the setting between 4 20mA and 20 4mA 8 When the setting is correct press Enter to save 4 to 20 mA Output 20 to 4mA Output 9 When done press ESC to return to the Se...

Page 57: ...e Main Screen press Enter to advance into the Main Menu 2 Press Right Arrow repeatedly until the arrow is next to Service 3 Press Enter to advance into Service Menu and Echo Curve will appear 4 Press Right Arrow to move from Echo Curve to Output Current 5 Press Enter to advance into Output Current menu 6 Press Right Arrow to move from Reverse 4 20mA to Fail safe 7 Press Enter to enter Fail safe 8 ...

Page 58: ...edly until the arrow is next to Service 3 Press Enter to advance into Service Menu and Echo Curve will appear 4 Press Right Arrow to move from Echo Curve to Output Current 5 Press Enter to advance into Output Current menu 6 Press Right Arrow repeatedly to move from Reverse 4 20mA to Min Current 7 Press Enter to enter Min Current 8 Press Right Arrow to change the setting between 3 9mA and 4 0mA 9 W...

Page 59: ...m the Main Screen press Enter to advance into the Main Menu 2 Press Right Arrow repeatedly until the arrow is next to Service 3 Press Enter to advance into Service Menu and Echo Curve will appear 4 Press Enter to make a change to the Echo Curve settings 5 Press Right Arrow repeatedly until the arrow is next to Create New 6 Press Enter to advance into Create New Enter the distance from the sensor s...

Page 60: ...3 Press Enter to advance into Service Menu and Echo Curve will appear 4 Press Enter to make a change to the Echo Curve settings 5 Press Right Arrow repeatedly until the arrow is next to Update 6 Press Enter to advance into Update Enter the actual distance from the sensor s measurement location to the media surface 7 Use the Right Arrow to move one segment to the right The Right Arrow will scroll l...

Page 61: ...lowest and highest level height that the sensor has measured in distance d 3 Simulation a Simulates the 4 20mA current output from percent of span current or distance inputs 4 First Echo Adjustment a Provides the ability to increase or decrease the peak signal strength of the First Echo return 5 Echo Curve Zoom a Provides the ability to zoom in and magnify the Echo Curve over a specified range 6 F...

Page 62: ...OK or error code 7 When done press ESC to return to the Service Menu and press ESC a second time to return to the Main Screen SENSOR STATUS ERROR CODES Error Code Problem Solution E11 Insufficient power Check power supply E12 Open circuit Check wiring for open circuit E14 Weak echo return 10dB Check for obstacles under the sensor either clear the obstacle move the sensor or perform a False Echo Cu...

Page 63: ...til arrow is next to Diagnostics 3 Press Enter to advance into Diagnostics and view Peak Values 4 Distance min is the lowest measured level and Distance max is the highest measured level Confirm that these values are within the sensor s operational range 5 If the values appear too high or too low check the tank for obstructions that could cause that problem 6 When done press ESC to return to the S...

Page 64: ...ut will proportionately reflect the value shown While the simulation is running the value can be changed 9 Use the Right Arrow to move one segment to the right The Right Arrow will scroll left to right and then back to the first segment 10 Use the Up Arrow to increase the value of the number highlighted The Up Arrow will scroll from 0 to 9 and back again 11 When the value is correct press Enter an...

Page 65: ...enu 13 Press Enter to advance into the Configuration Menu 14 Press Right Arrow to move from Empty Configuration to Full Configuration 15 Press Right Arrow to move from Full Configuration to Medium 16 Press Enter to advance into Medium and Liquid Solid Low Dielectric will appear 17 Press Enter to advance into Media and Fast Level Change will appear 18 Press Right Arrow to move from Fast Level Chang...

Page 66: ...ndary to its desired location Press Enter to set the boundary and a second X zoom boundary will appear 9 Press Right Arrow to move the boundary to its desired location Example 2 Press Enter to set the boundary and the screen will show the expanded X axis Example 3 Press ESC to exit 10 Press Enter to advance into Y zoom Example 4 Press Right Arrow to move to the desired zoom magnification Example 5...

Page 67: ...t and consider creating a new False Echo Curve 1 From the Main Screen press Enter to advance into the Main Menu 2 Press Right Arrow repeatedly until the arrow is next to Service 3 Press Enter to advance into Service and Echo Curve will appear 4 Press Enter to make a change to Echo Curve 5 Press Enter to select Delete 6 Press Enter to Delete All 7 Press ESC to return to Service and press ESC a seco...

Page 68: ...c Reset i Resets basic configuration settings process adjustment settings and peak level values in memory retaining any advanced adjustment settings b Factory Settings i Resets ALL settings and memory to factory default Note Only perform the Factory Setting after consulting with a Flowline Representative Make sure to record all of your settings including the Distance Adjustment 4 9 setting before ...

Page 69: ...dix Step Ten CONFIGURATION MENU The basic configuration functions are found under Configuration The below tree shows the 10 function settings and how to navigate between them Note Press ESCAPE to back up to the previous level ...

Page 70: ...ce from the bottom of the sensor to the empty tank Shows the air gap distance from the media to the bottom of the sensor FULL CONFIGURATION This function adjusts the full linear scaled current output 20mA and provides two different adjustment methods The primary method involves setting the value based upon the distance from the 0 level setting see below This is a measured value using the units of ...

Page 71: ...usts the peak strength dB of the first echo Default is Normal Below are the settings o Normal No adjustment o Small Decreases by 10dB o Big Increases by 10dB o Bigger Increases by 20dB o Biggest Increases by 40dB Turbulent Surface Used when the surface of the liquid is turbulent or agitated Selections are YES or NO Default is NO Foam Used when the entire liquid surface is covered with foam Selecti...

Page 72: ...al No adjustment o Small Decreases by 10dB o Big Increases by 10dB o Bigger Increases by 20dB o Biggest Increases by 40dB Large Repose Angle Used when the repose angle of the material is steep Repose angle is the steepest angle of assent or descent relative to the horizontal plane that a material can be piled without sliding The repose angle varies between different materials Selections are Yes or...

Page 73: ...by sensor Note Once this feature has been activated only a factory setting can undo its activation A factory reset will erase all active settings including Echo Curves DAMPEN This function sets the sampling rate for which the sensor updates the current output The value is entered in seconds Default is 6 seconds Decreasing the value will make the output more responsive to level changes Increasing t...

Page 74: ...distance from the bottom of the sensor to the empty tank bottom Default is the maximum range of the sensor DEAD BAND This function sets the dead band or the minimum distance that the sensor will measure Default is 12 30cm Minimum setting is 2 from the bottom of the antenna Consult factory when setting the dead band less than the factory setting SENSOR ID This function sets an 11 digit identificati...

Page 75: ...bottom of the sensor to the media surface Height Displays the height of media in the tank from the Maximum Range Setting Percent Span Displays the level based on its percentage of operational span Map Percentage Displays the level based on its percentage of operational range Scaled Displays the level based on a scaled value between 0 empty and 10 full Current Output Displays the 4 20 mA current ou...

Page 76: ...er the Service Menu MEASUREMENT STATUS This function displays the signal strength dB of the echo returns Measurement Reliability and the operational status of the sensor Sensor Status A signal strength of 10dB or higher is acceptable Anything under 10dB is considered a weak signal The cause of a weak signal is often obstructions within the beam path or a poor installation Sensor status confirms wh...

Page 77: ...tion of an echo Y zoom Expands echo information along the y axis Used to determine the energy of an echo Unzoom Returns the display to the original setting SIMULATION This function sets a fixed 4 20mA current output from the sensor for purposes of testing devices receiving information from the sensor The simulated current output may be set with the below three input methods Percent This method use...

Page 78: ...78 MN301905 Rev A Appendix continued Step Ten SERVICE MENU This menu is used to make more advanced adjustments to the sensor Note Some of these functions should only be performed by a trained technician ...

Page 79: ...hen the level is above the original False Echo Curve Create New Used to create a new False Echo Curve Edit Used to edit the false echoes stored in a False Echo Curve Note This function should only be performed by a trained technician OUTPUT SETTINGS This function allows the selection of the below of 4 20mA Reverse Fail Safe and Minimum Current output settings The initial screen indicates the statu...

Page 80: ...y Reset Peak Values Measured Used to reset the minimum and maximum peak level values in memory retaining any basic configuration process adjustment and advanced adjustment settings UNITS OF MEASUREMENT This function allows the units of measurement to be changed between Metric and English system units LANGUAGE This function sets the display language Default is English OPERATIONAL MODE This function...

Page 81: ...Note This function should only be performed by a trained technician Never change this setting unless instructed by a Flowline representative Be sure to record this setting if a Factory reset is performed THRESHOLD This function allows the factory set echo threshold to be adjusted Note This function should only be performed by a trained technician INFORMATION This function displays basic informatio...

Page 82: ...LR41 229 7 70m 1 64 0 5m LR46 229 7 70m 1 64 0 5m USER CONFIGURATION Fill out the below chart and keep a record of your sensor configuration Configuration Units of Measurement Feet Meters Empty Configuration Full Configuration Range Maximum Dead Band Process Advanced Adjustments Fast Level Change No Yes Low Dielectric No Yes Powder Dust No Yes Large Angle No Yes Dampening Time ____________ First E...

Page 83: ...f 0 mA Check the wiring for an open circuit An open circuit is the most common issue with a 0 mA signal Transmitter jumps to a current reading between 19 and 20 mA Check the installation of the transmitter Bad installation fittings will cause false signals near the top of the tank which typically translates to a signal between 19 and 20 mA Also look for interference just below the transmitter If t...

Page 84: ...ocedures outlined above 2 have been subjected to electrical mechanical or chemical damage due to improper accidental or negligent use 3 have been modified or altered 4 anyone other than service personnel authorized by Flowline have attempted to repair 5 have been involved in accidents or natural disasters or 6 are damaged during return shipment to Flowline Flowline reserves the right to unilateral...

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