Table of Contents
1.0 QuickStart Installation
1.1 Getting Started..........................................................4
1.1.1 Equipment and Tools .....................................4
1.1.2 Configuration Information.............................5
1.2 QuickStart Mounting................................................6
1.2.1 Transmitter/Antenna ......................................6
1.3 QuickStart Wiring ....................................................6
1.4 QuickStart Configuration .........................................7
2.0 Complete Installation
2.1 Unpacking ................................................................9
2.2 Electronic Discharge (ESD) Handling Procedure......9
2.3 Before You Begin.....................................................10
2.3.1 Site Preparation ............................................10
2.3.2 Equipment and Tools ...................................10
2.3.3 Operational Considerations..........................10
2.3.3.1 Maximum Distance...............................10
2.3.3.2 Minimum Distance...............................10
2.3.3.3 Problematic Applications;
GWR Alternative ..................................11
2.4 Mounting................................................................12
2.4.1 Installing the Transmitter .............................12
2.4.1.1 Location................................................12
2.4.1.2 Beam Angle...........................................12
2.4.1.3 Obstructions .........................................13
2.4.1.4 Nozzles..................................................13
2.4.1.5 Stillwells ................................................14
2.4.1.6 Open Channel Flow Measurement .......14
2.4.2 Installing the Transmitter .............................15
2.4.2.1 Orientation ...........................................15
2.4.2.2 Launcher Orientation—
Level Application ..................................15
2.4.2.3 Launcher Orientation in
Flow Application...................................16
2.4.2.4 Poor Echo Strength ...............................16
2.5 Wiring ....................................................................17
2.5.1 General Purpose or Non-Incendive ..............17
2.5.2 Intrinsically Safe ...........................................17
2.6 Configuring the Transmitter....................................18
2.6.1 Operating Parameters ...................................18
2.6.2 Setting Up for Shop Configuration ..............18
2.6.3 Transmitter Display and Keypad ..................18
2.6.4 Menu Traversal and Data Entry....................19
2.6.4.1 Navigating Menu ....................................19
2.6.4.2 Data Selection .........................................19
2.6.4.3 Entering Numeric Data Using
Digit Entry..............................................19
2.6.4.4 Entering Numeric Data Using
Increment/Decrement .............................20
2.6.4.5 Entering Character Data .........................20
2.6.5 Password Protection (Default = 0)................21
2.6.6 Menu: Step-By-Step Procedure.....................21
2.6.6.1 Radar Transmitter User Menu—
Level Measurement Only ......................22
2.6.6.2 Radar Transmitter User Menu—
Volume and Level .................................26
2.6.6.3 Radar Transmitter User Menu—
Flow and Level......................................32
2.6.6.4 Radar Transmitter Factory Menu ..........40
2.7 Configuration Using HART
®
..................................41
2.7.1 Connections .................................................41
2.7.2 Display Menu...............................................41
2.7.3 Model R82 HART Revision Table ...............41
2.7.4 HART Menu – Level Only ..........................42
2.7.5 HART Menu – Volume & Level and
Flow & Level................................................44
3.0 Reference Information
3.1 Description .............................................................46
3.2 Theory of Operation...............................................46
3.2.1 Pulse Burst Radar .........................................46
3.2.2 Equivalent Time Sampling ...........................47
3.3 Troubleshooting ......................................................48
3.3.1 Troubleshooting System Problems................48
3.3.2 Error Messages .............................................49
3.4 Agency Approvals....................................................52
3.4.1 Agency Drawing and Entity Parameters .......53
3.5 Parts ........................................................................54
3.5.1 Replacement Parts ........................................54
3.5.2 Recommended Spare Parts ...........................54
3.6 Specifications ..........................................................55
3.6.1 Functional – Transmitter ..............................55
3.6.2 Performance .................................................56
3.6.3 Functional ....................................................57
3.6.4 Antenna Pressure/Temperature Ratings ........57
3.6.5 Physical ........................................................58
3.7 Model Numbers......................................................59
3.7.1 Model R82 Radar Transmitter......................59
Glossary
.........................................................................60
Model R82 Configuration Data Sheet
..........................63
Model R82 Pulse Burst Radar Level Transmitter
58-610 Model R82 Radar Transmitter
