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Installation and Operating Manual

Volume measurement of bulk 
solids and powders in any size 
or shape of storage vessel

Summary of Contents for CONTOUR 3DS-S

Page 1: ...Installation and Operating Manual Volume measurement of bulk solids and powders in any size or shape of storage vessel...

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Page 3: ...INSTALLATION 9 3 1 LOCATION AND POSITIONING GUIDELINES 9 3 2 SCANNER ORIENTATION 11 3 3 SITE PREPARATIONS 12 3 4 ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING 13 3 5 WIRING 16 4 FIRST TIME ACTIVATION 20 4 1 LOCAL USER INTER...

Page 4: ...SETTINGS 26 DISPLAY SETTINGS 28 DEVICE INFO 29 DEVICE RESET 30 APPENDIX B ACCESSORIES 31 INSTALLATION FLANGES 31 NECK EXTENSIONS 33 HEAD BODY SEPARATION 34 CABLE GLANDS 35 APPENDIX C MAINTENANCE 36 AP...

Page 5: ...RNING Indication of a potentially dangerous situation which could result in serious injury to persons and or damage to the CONTOUR EX APPLICATION An indication of special instructions relevant to inst...

Page 6: ...00 4 3 2002 80 1000MHz 1V m 1 4 2GHz 1V m 2 0 2 7GHz 1V m IEC 61000 4 4 2004 Power Lines 1kV Signal Lines 0 5kV IEC 61000 4 6 2004 0 15 80MHz 1VRMS 80 A M by 1kHz Power Signal Lines NSR 73 23 EWG EN 6...

Page 7: ...gnals and produces accurate measurements of the level volume and mass of the stored contents and generates a 3D representation of the position and form of the material within the container for display...

Page 8: ...Distance measurements along with the calculated average Model 3DS V The 3DS V model is identical to the 3DS M model with the additional capability of generating a 3 dimensional representation of the...

Page 9: ...properly choosing installation location and positioning In case of no satisfying software solution please contact CONTOUR Customer Support for assistance with the positioning Moisture and water conde...

Page 10: ...g factors must be taken into consideration while choosing the installation position vessel dimensions filling and emptying point locations internal structure or support and other restrictions related...

Page 11: ...e vessel Mounting direction 00 indication toward vessel center Standpipe mounting When mounting the scanner using a standpipe it should be assembled and positioned at a height that leaves at least 10m...

Page 12: ...as shown at right Wrong Correct 3 3 Site Preparations IMPORTANT The site preparations described in this section must be complete and verified prior to installation For optimal installation ensure that...

Page 13: ...stance and shielded 3 4 Assembly and Mounting Package Contents The supplied package includes CONTOUR sensor Documentation CD with the CONTOUR Configurator software and marketing materials Cable glands...

Page 14: ...hown Use an adjustable 18 wrench to untighten and remove the nut from the neck tube Place flange over the neck tube insert until placed as shown Replace the nut and tighten it over the neck tube to th...

Page 15: ...malfunctioning operation of the scanner Insert the scanner head onto the neck tube IMPORTANT When inserting the scanner head onto the neck tube make sure to push the head all the way down until it fu...

Page 16: ...iameter cables to ensure proper and effective sealing of the cable gland entry opening Select a cable suitable for application indoor or outdoor and safety certified according to national regulations...

Page 17: ...move the rear panel The screws are of captive type and will not fall off Loosen the compression nut of the cable gland entry Insert the cable into the scanner through the cable gland and entry opening...

Page 18: ...odbus RTU Communications terminals 4 20 mA 4 20 mA HART Communications terminals Connect the external ground terminal with potential equalization to the external ground terminal of the scanner located...

Page 19: ...NTOUR is ready for configuration IMPORTANT Use direct connection between the scanners and the plant PLC SCADA IMPORTANT For a remote connection use the CONTOUR Connect remote connection module or a lo...

Page 20: ...rface includes a 4 lines LCD display and the four keys located on the front side of the device marked ESC and E Key functions are as follows Navigates back within a function menu Continuous 3 second p...

Page 21: ...tched on it initializes a self test which lasts for approximately 30 seconds When the initialization is complete the following content is displayed allowing selecting a language and distance units The...

Page 22: ...mpletion of the first time activation tasks use the CONTOUR Configurator software to establish the connection and to make all the necessary configurations 4 4 Initial Setup procedure Setting the scann...

Page 23: ...tructions manual 5 1 4 20 mA Connection The CONTOUR outputs the of Volume as set in the configuration and between the Full and Empty calibration levels The 4 20 mA current output is available through...

Page 24: ...unlike other MAGNETROL products it is proprietary CONTOUR does NOT have universal HART driver s i e a Device Descriptor DD or Device Type Manager DTM and cannot communicate with typical HART host dev...

Page 25: ...he connection must be of Daisy Chain type and have at each of the far ends of the chain 120 Ohm resistor such resistor is provided with the scanner Each Scanner must be configured with a different pol...

Page 26: ...ing the keys and press to proceed Exiting this menu automatically switches to the Measured Params menu The following functions set displayed measurement units for Distance Level Volume Temperature and...

Page 27: ...e a maximum value or an average value Select the desired Meas Level option using the keys Press to store and proceed Measurement Volume Select the Volume option from the Measured Params Menu Press to...

Page 28: ...ure measurement units using the keys and press to store and proceed The Measured Parameter screen is shown displaying the measured temperature value using the selected units Display Settings This func...

Page 29: ...using the key to select Display Settings and Press to proceed The screen displays the scanner Serial Number This is a read only identifier which is unique to each scanner Press to proceed The screen d...

Page 30: ...eset option The Reset option brings the scanner to power up mode and clears measurements The Reset to Factory option will reset all parameters to their default values as well as performing the Reset o...

Page 31: ...n flanges CONTOUR Operating Instructions 2013 Magnetrol International all rights reserved 31 Appendix B Accessories Installation flanges The following flanges are available for the CONTOUR Flange type...

Page 32: ...The transducer case must fit in the hole in the vessel If this cannot be reached use alternative solutions such as neck extension or lowering the scanner inside the vessel The widest part of the scan...

Page 33: ...standpipes support beams or other construction which might block the acoustic signals Neck extensions are available in 2 sizes 30cm 11 81 50cm 19 68 The neck extension must be purchased with a compat...

Page 34: ...ional all rights reserved Head Body separation The head body separation solution allows installing the body inside the vessel and the head in an external location where it is easy to maintain and reac...

Page 35: ...ied with accessory kit that includes 1 x M20 Cable Gland 2 x NPT adaptor The provided glands and accessory kit will allow the installer to use any combination as he sees fit The available options are...

Page 36: ...d condition and are not damaged Check and ensure proper sealing of cable entry openings Open the rear side of the scanner head and ensure absence of wetness Antenna cleaning guidelines Use a brush or...

Page 37: ...ewdrivers to be used with the terminal blocks 13mm open wrench 4mm hex key preferably with a handle Large adjustable wrench 18 Stanley knife Cutter Pointed pliers Isolating tape Laser measurement devi...

Page 38: ...bs Output variables Output signal 4 20 mA Resolution 10 A Current limitation Communication 22 mA RS485 ModBus RTU Plugs and Cabling 1 x cable entry M20x1 5 cable 8 13mm with conductor size of 20 to 24...

Page 39: ...ure Measured on the process fitting 40 85 C 40 185 F CONTOUR 3DS xxxx Axx xx xxx 40 180 C 40 356 F CONTOUR 3DS xxxx Hxx xx xxx Vibration resistance Mechanical vibrations of 2g at 5 200 Hz Measurement...

Page 40: ...rds CAN CSA C22 2 No 25 1966 CAN CSA C22 2 No 157 1992 CAN CSA C22 2 No 1010 2004 CAN CSA E61241 1 1 2002 NEPSI Ex ibD iaD 20 21 T110 C Ex ia ib IIB T4 CE EMC 2004 108 EC Emission EN 61326 1997 class...

Page 41: ...Appendix E Specifications CONTOUR Operating Instructions 2013 Magnetrol International all rights reserved 41 Dimensions CONTOUR dimensions Front view...

Page 42: ...Appendix E Specifications 42 CONTOUR Operating Instructions 2013 Magnetrol International all rights reserved CONTOUR dimensions Side view...

Page 43: ...ndix F Standards Approvals CONTOUR Operating Instructions 2013 Magnetrol International all rights reserved 43 Appendix F Standards Approvals CONTOUR EMC Test Certificate for FCC Part 15 Sub part B Cla...

Page 44: ...reserved CONTOUR EMC Test Certificate for EN 61326 1 2006 CISPR 11 2003 Class A IEC 61000 4 2 2001 Air Discharge 8kV IEC 61000 4 3 2002 80 1000MHz 1V m 1 4 2GHz 1V m 2 0 2 7GHz 1V m IEC 61000 4 4 2004...

Page 45: ...ear from the date of original factory shipment If returned within the warranty period and upon factory inspection of the control the cause of the claim is determined to be covered under the warranty t...

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