Milltronics PL-590 Instruction Manual Download Page 21

PL-590

XRS-5 Transducer

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Installation Diagram

Installation Diagram

Summary of Contents for PL-590

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual PL 590 XRS 5 Transducer ...

Page 2: ...954 Our fields of expertise include continuous and point level measurement weighing and feeding systems and motion sensing Technologies include ultrasonic capacitance and microwave radar Milltronics sells and markets world wide through subsidiaries distributors and representatives Through continuous improvement we are striving to provide our customers with first rate sales information engineering ...

Page 3: ...ine and Dimensions 9 Mounting 11 Recommendations 11 Applications 13 Open Channel Meter 13 Standpipes and Stilling Wells 14 Water Wastewater 15 Transducer Placement 16 Locations 16 Interconnection 19 Direct Connection 19 Coaxial Connection 20 2 Wire Extension for EnviroRanger ERS 500 only 20 Maintenance 20 Installation Diagram 21 ...

Page 4: ...Page 4 XRS 5 Transducer PL 590 ...

Page 5: ...alon 2 face Mounting 1 NPT conduit connection Cable 2 wire shielded twisted 0 5 mm 2 18 AWG PVC jacket Ingress protection IP 68 Weight3 1 2 Kg 2 6 lb Options factory flanged to suit ANSI DIN or JIS standard split flange field mount to suit ANSI DIN or JIS standard submergence shield flooding applications Cabling maximum run 365 m 1200 ft using RG 62 A U coaxial cable 365 m 1200 ft using 2 wire twi...

Page 6: ...Page 6 XRS 5 Transducer PL 590 Specifications ...

Page 7: ... Intelligence algorithms The ultrasonic pulse reduces in power by 3dB in a 10 cone from the transducer face It is important to keep objects out of this cone to reduce the chance of false echos being recorded The XRS 5 transducer incorporates an integral temperature sensor that reports the ambient temperature to the transceiver The connection is transparent in that both the ultrasonic and temperatu...

Page 8: ...atus shall only be supplied from a circuit containing a suitably rated fuse having a breaking capacity of 4000A This fuse is included in Milltronics transceivers Repair of this equipment shall be carried out in accordance with the applicable code of practice The certification of this equipment relies on the following materials used in its construction Enclosure Kynar Flex 2800 02 former designatio...

Page 9: ...n Outline and Dimensions Standard Flange optional Submergence Shield Split Flange optional Refer to Milltronics instruction manual PL 530 127mm 5 0 89mm 3 5 127mm 5 0 ANSI DIN or JIS standards 155mm 6 1 124mm 4 9 ANSI DIN or JIS standards 133mm 5 2 nominal ...

Page 10: ...Page 10 XRS 5 Transducer PL 590 Installation ...

Page 11: ...ce Do not over tighten mounting Hand tightening of the mounting hardware is sufficient Consider the optional temperature sensor when mounting the transducer Suspended Conduit Bracket Flexible conduit transducer should not be subjected to wind vibration or jarring Submersible Plywood Submersible transducer used in applications where flooding is possible Plywood mounting provides excellent isolation...

Page 12: ...Page 12 XRS 5 Transducer PL 590 Mounting Blind Flange Face Flange nipple welded to bind flange coupling factory flanged transducer bolt gasket customer flanged flat face only nut coupling ...

Page 13: ...nance and is recommended for use with liquids only Open Channel Meter Refer to OCM manufacturer specification for proper point of head measurement The use of an external temperature sensor provides better temperature tracking in applications where the temperature can change quickly typical flume or weir refer to Milltronics transceiver manual for minimum distance above maximum head ...

Page 14: ...should not intersect the standpipe wall in applications opening into a vessel or larger area Otherwise additional blanking will be required to compensate for the interference zone created by the opening no additional blanking required no additional blanking required no additional blanking required near blanking extension of 150 mm 6 past end of standpipe may be required no intersection flanged tra...

Page 15: ...PL 590 XRS 5 Transducer Page 15 Applications Water Wastewater Differential Level Pump Control Sewage Lift ...

Page 16: ...is used if the centre of the tank is already in use or if the tank roof is too weak to hold the transducer safely C Poor location This is a poor installation location The echos are shown reflecting away from the transducer face beam angle rise B A C may require target to obtain empty reading discharge tank manufacturer s empty level Empty level for B location Below this level echo would reflect aw...

Page 17: ...7 In most tanks the transducer should be centred as much as possible without interference from inlet for optimum reading range 2 Sound beam must be perpendicular to liquid surface When mounting the standpipe and flange you must ensure that the transducer face will be parallel with the liquid s surface 3 Echo has missed an improperly levelled transducer As 2 ensure that the standpipe and flange are...

Page 18: ...Page 18 XRS 5 Transducer PL 590 Applications ...

Page 19: ...cal noise Seal all thread connections to prevent the ingress of moisture Do not run cable near high voltage or current runs contactors or SCR control drives In all of the following examples the terminal blocks on the transceiver are described in the transceiver manual Direct Connection Connect the transducer directly to the Milltronics transceiver via the 2 conductor shielded cable Note When conne...

Page 20: ...up is effective for combined runs up to 365m 1200 Note When connecting to an EnviroRanger ERS 500 do NOT use coaxial cable see diagram below for proper procedure 2 Wire Extension for EnviroRanger ERS 500 only Maintenance The XRS 5 requires no special maintenance extend cable using RG 62 A U coax blk drain shield wht extend cable using 18 AWG shielded twisted pair junction box ...

Page 21: ...PL 590 XRS 5 Transducer Page 21 Installation Diagram Installation Diagram ...

Page 22: ...Page 22 XRS 5 Transducer PL 590 Installation Diagram ...

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