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View Monitor

1.  To view the settings for the Monitor, choose Monitor from the Filter menu.
2.  View the settings.

Variable Ranges Menu

The Variable Ranges menu allows you to view and change the ranges for the following items:

Calibration

Description

Calibrate Level

Takes you to the menus that allow you to perform a Level Calibration.

Calibrate Dens

Allows you to view and control the calibration of the X96SI/R Density 
portion of the Gauge. 

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temperature. Used primarily in high-temperature applications where the 
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Linearization

These menu options are used to control the linearization mechanism. 
The linearization table contains thirty-two entries, numbered 1 through 
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that indicates if the entry is used.

Auto Cal

These menu options are used to view and set up the Auto Calibration for 
the X96SI/R Level with Density Compensation Gauge. (Requires a point 
detector.)

2.1  Calibrate Level

This menu is used to view and control the calibration of the X96SI/R Level portion of the Gauge.

Calibrate 
Level

Min.

Max.

Default

Description

Source

D1

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>Detectors->Detector Cfg.

State

Uncalibrated

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tion process.

Level

-1.00

999.99

dynamic

Shows and allows the user to set the 
calibration to the level of the process.

Level Cal 
Const

menu

The criteria for a valid Level Calibration

Level Cal

menu

Shows and allows the user to set the 
calibration to the level of the process.

Backgr. Cts 0

65535

0

Value to subtract from raw counts.

Clear Level 
Cal

method

This item invokes a method that clears 
the level low reference and high calibra-
tion.  This allows the user to start over 
with out any stored reference or cali-
brated values.

Last Cal 
Date

dynamic

Shows the date for the last time a cali-
bration was performed.

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Summary of Contents for X96SI/R

Page 1: ...or Level with Density Compensation Measurement in Process Environments Instructions and Operation Manual Ronan Measurements Division 8050 Production Drive Florence KY 41042 USA 859 324 8500 www ronanmeasure com ronan ronanmeasure com 1 ...

Page 2: ...2 Revisions 11 11 18 8 14 20 ...

Page 3: ...Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 3 Quick Start Chapter 4 Installing the Level with Density Compensation Gauge 6 Chapter 6 Contact Information 3 ...

Page 4: ...Chapter 1 Introduction 4 ...

Page 5: ...p to 15 scintillation detectors State of the art transmitter based electronics provide precision gauging Built in intelligence provides a range of features including Automatically compensates for vapor density changes foam or gasses process build up Automatic source decay compensation Auto calibrates at multiple points Radiation discrimination protection against x rays B H B J Data logging and eve...

Page 6: ...process densities can affect the level measurement an addition al detector is added to the system to compensate for the density changes Figure 1 The same detector that is used for the compensation can also be used to make a density measurement The gauge can also compensate for non linear responses due to unique vessel shapes varying wall thickness and obstructions in the vessel Because the entire ...

Page 7: ...tal Inputs Or 3 Digital Inputs if Scintillation is not used Analog Inputs 1 RTD type input 1 Analog input V Analog Inputs 1 RTD type input 1 Analog input V Analog Outputs 1 standard 4 20mA or 0 to 10 volts with an VWZ W Analog Outputs 1 standard 4 20mA Option of a 2nd 4 20mA Communication Options Ethernet Telnet or web browser VWZ Communication Options Ethernet Telnet or Web browser VWZ For applic...

Page 8: ...onent is a transmitter to Z Integral mount the transmitter is directly attached to the detector While the user s application B B Z Source Holder with Enclosed Source Capsule A description of the source holder and source capsule is listed below Source Capsule W needs of each application The source material is encapsulated source holder Cesium emits gamma radiation which has several ad vantages Gamm...

Page 9: ...m the opening of the lead shield or by retracting the source rod back into the source shipping container When OFF or closed the shutter rotates in place to cover the small opening and shield the ra diation beam The ON or open position removes the shielding from the small opening Detectors The Ronan detectors are enclosed in protective housings When radiation from the source strikes the active leng...

Page 10: ... types are capable of plugging into the same slot in the X96SI R mother board Three types of optional daughter boards are available VWZ Analog Input Analog Output Interconnect Cable The interconnect cables provide a signal from each detector to the X96SI R Transmitter The cables are supplied with a pre wired MS connector Communications Z Z 6 W VWZ and Ethernet communications Analog Output 4 20 mA ...

Page 11: ...offer a number of options and special features Among the features available are Radiological Discrimination Alarms Auto Cal Auto Cal Validate Radiological Discrimination If there is a chance that on site radiography devices will interfere with measurement output from the Level with Density Compensation Gauge the radiological discrimination feature can be en abled This feature protects the gauge fr...

Page 12: ...e Diagnostics Alarms menu tings go to the and select Auto Cal The X96SI can provide the user the ability to do automatic calibration with the one or more ad ditional point detectors On certain applications wall build up can become excessive causing inaccuracy in the level measurement By installing one or more optional point detectors along the measurement the X96SI R can perform a calibration feat...

Page 13: ...o the process level or mass Shown here is a typical response curve for a continuous level application Fairly simple conditions exist when only one process density is involved In that case the variation in mass of material can only be caused by a variation in level of the process In these cases we can be assured that a change in the detector counts is a result of a change in the process level When ...

Page 14: ... counts collected during the low level calibration The X96SI then applies any necessary cor rection to the level measurement For the Low Phase Density Compensation the counts or signal from the compensation detec V Calibration The X96SI then compares the current counts from the compensation detector with the counts collected during the high level calibration The X96SI then applies any necessary co...

Page 15: ...ocess Units Conversion The X96SI R allows the user to select their preferred units of measurement such as inches feet millimeters centimeters or meters for level and SpG for density Measurement Range The X96SI R allows the user to scale the analog output The level measurement can be made up to the active length of the elongated detector dependant upon the type of source holder and type of detector...

Page 16: ...m usually 4 to 20 mA The level algorithm used by the X96SI R software is a simple transfer function That is the rela tionship between the detector output and the process level is mathematically expressed as Where If detector signal with calibrate full level Lf in vessel Io detector signal with reference low level L0 in vessel I current detector signal L0 level reference low level Lf level calibrat...

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Page 18: ...Chapter 2 Quick Start 18 ...

Page 19: ...oprocessor and detector 3 Power up the System Apply power to the X96SI R unit You should see the following LCD screens as the system boots up 4 Log onto the System and Access Menus Z VWZ W W the Comm line or connect to the Ethernet via a web browser From the Web Interface Follow these steps to log onto the system using a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Mozilla s Firefox 4a Enter the IP ad...

Page 20: ...s when the vessel is empty Click the Data button from the Main menu to get the counts The following screen will appear Record these results is in the space provided below Level counts Density Density Compensation counts Vessel condition B Date Time Type of Detector Count Condition of Vessel Level 20 ...

Page 21: ...on results the two reference points should cover as much of the full measurement range as possible Perform the following steps to complete the level calibration Perform the Low Level Calibration With the process level empty or at its lowest level perform the following steps 6a Begin with an empty vessel or when the vessel contains the lowest possible level and under normal operating conditions at ...

Page 22: ...calibration will be replaced Click OK 6g The system will warn you that this will remove the loop from automatic control Click OK 6h The system will remind you to verify that the source is on and the vessel is at a low level Click OK The next screen shows you that the system is calibrating the low level 6i The system will display the counts for the new low level Click OK to accept or ABORT to cance...

Page 23: ...t Do Lvl Hi Cal The system will warn you that the previous values for the high level calibration will be replaced Click OK 6b The system will warn you that this will remove the loop from automatic control Click OK 6c The system will remind you to verify that the source is on and the vessel is at a high level Click OK The following screen appears showing you that the system is calibrat ing the high...

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Page 25: ...Chapter 3 Installing the Level with Density Compensation Gauge 25 ...

Page 26: ...rization If your gauge is equipped with the RLL series source holder you are not required to obtain a pervise the installation and commission of the source holder 5RQDQ V HOG VHUYLFH SHUVRQQHO DUH DYDLODEOH IRU DVVLVWDQFH E FDOOLQJ Unpacking All equipment manufactured by Ronan is carefully packaged to prevent shipping damage Be sure to unpack the equipment in a clean dry area Examine the contents ...

Page 27: ...g shipment and storage the mech anism MUST BE SECURED in the OFF position with a padlock If the padlock is damaged broken or missing contact the RSO immediately Radiation Label W V V H BB Radiation Label 6 V Plunger Padlocked 6 V Radiation Label Rod can be Padlocked Off 27 ...

Page 28: ...ked Off General License Label Z V WARNING V W _ _ W _ W W_ Z _ Z V V Z Z W _ _ V _ _ W W _ Z _ W W V _ Z _ W _ _6 V V Z W_ W _6 V Z Z W _6 Z Z Z ZW _ V _ VW_ W_ _ W Z W_ W _6 V ZW W _ SURVEY Lock Tag does not apply to RLL devices 28 ...

Page 29: ... the active beam Mounting the Equipment Before mounting the equipment you should have carefully considered where and how the B dimensional drawings which are included in the Reference section of this manual before getting started When mounting the sensor and detector consider the following general guidelines W BJ etc which could interfere with the transmission through the vessel of the radiation s...

Page 30: ...d conduit holes to prevent entry of dirt and moisture Run the interconnect cable in a separate conduit Feed the cable through the conduit start ing at the detector end and terminate at the microprocessor end DO NOT run AC power cable in the same conduit with any of the low level cables signal mV mA etc Maintain transient free AC power sources between 105 130 VAC for the microprocessor DO NOT use a...

Page 31: ... computer front cover by opening the screws on the front 2 Check each board to see if they are fully seated into the mother board Note These boards are not interchangeable in the frame s slots 3 are possible Note The Ronan X96SI R microprocessor can be programmed for a variety of applications and 31 ...

Page 32: ...DB None System Name and Software Version B IP Address The IP address displays in the second line The IP address a numerical label that is assigned to devices participating in a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication between its nodes is shipped with a default value This can be changed in the customer con W new value Media Access Control Address The Media Access Control ...

Page 33: ...on to the system using a web browser such as Mozilla s Firefox or Internet Explorer 1 B Z B 2 SD card The Login screen appears 3 Enter the Username Admin 4 Enter the Password Secret or Ronan 5 Note Use Secret Ronan for read only access 6 Click Login The main menu appears 33 ...

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Page 35: ...Chapter 4 Density Compensation Gauge 35 ...

Page 36: ...ory defaults a worksheet is included with your document packet to ensure they match the needs of your environment If not make necessary changes and keep this infor mation for future reference Perform a low density calibration on a cold and empty vessel In most cases this will be a single point calibration Perform a Level Calibration to correlate the X96SI R s output to the actual process level Doc...

Page 37: ... 4 B V Conduct a low level calibration at low range Ensure it is below the measure ment range and under normal operations Record the level and density den sity compensation detector counts Conduct a high level calibration with a full vessel Record the level and den sity density compensation detector counts 5 B 6 B more accurate measurement if required 7 If your system includes an Auto Cal detector...

Page 38: ...r example note if agitators are running vessel is at normal op J B B etc All changes made to factory default settings such as time constant calibration constants gain etc The Level and Density Reference Counts as they appear on the Status Display at the time of the initial calibration The Linearizer Curve entries made during the Curve Correction procedure 3 Perform a Low Density Calibration on a C...

Page 39: ...ration results the two reference points should cover as much of the full measurement range as possible Perform the following steps to complete the level calibration Begin with the empty vessel or when at lowest process level and under normal operating conditions at correct temperature and pressure Perform the Low Level Calibration With the process level empty perform the following steps to complet...

Page 40: ...e calibration NOTE It is ideal to perform the high level calibration when the vessel is full If that is not feasible the other options can be considered If the typical vessel is greater than 36 in diameter you can close the shutter in the off position before doing the calibration which typically represents a full vessel Fill the vessel to at least 75 or greater before doing the calibration 1 Selec...

Page 41: ...asure the vapor changes and compen sate the effects to the level measurement _ B B B not feasible to interrupt the vessel operations use 1 00 as a default value for the Ratio Factor V B B the counts for the following conditions during these steps When the vessel is cold When the vessel is operating under normal conditions The following table provides an example of the counts needed prior to perfor...

Page 42: ...io Factor Ratio Factor is used to linearize the change in density compensa tion signal with the change in level signal 6 Apply a Curve Correction The calibration procedure enabled the system to recognize two known points an actual low level and an actual high level The intermediate levels were computed based on a linear straight line relationship between the two actual points This linear relations...

Page 43: ...ng and compare it to what you know to be the actual level at that increment It is recommended that you record the detector counts at each interval W Z 00 and the last increment 32 MUST match the values you entered as zero and full span in the RANGE module Number Actual Level Indicated Value Detector Cts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 43 ...

Page 44: ...l need to determine which terminal input is connected to which detector 2 Decide what elevation each Auto Cal detector is going to represent 3 Decide where the minimum and maximum counts will be for each Auto Cal detector 4 Determine the Level Detector count window for that Auto Cal point including Lvl Lo Cts V Auto Cal Menu The Auto Cal menu includes the following items Auto Cal Min Max Default D...

Page 45: ...m time between recalibrating at two different auto cal points Next Auto Time 0 0 200 0 24 0 hr Minimum time between recalibrating at the same auto cal point Sample Time 0 0 120 0 60 0 s Amount of time to collect an auto cal sample Trig Delay 0 0 120 0 5 0 s Amount of time to wait to assure that an auto cal point is stable and valid Auto Cal Auto Cal Point The Auto Cal Point menu includes the follo...

Page 46: ...28280 0 Minimum level counts where correction from this Auto Cal point can be ap plied V 0 5228280 5228280 Maximum level counts where correction from this Auto Cal point can be ap plied Cap Cts 0 5228280 dynamic Level counts saved when this Auto Cal point was last triggered Last AC Cal Date dynamic B Min Max Default Description Select AC1 Source Not As signed The source of the detector Cur Det Cts...

Page 47: ...ttons is listed below Web Browser Buttons The buttons on your web browser Internet Explorer Firefox etc allow you to back up to the previous menu or move forward to the next menu F1 Takes you to the Live Data Screen from the Main Menu F2 Not active from the Main Menu Allows you to go back to the Main Menu from the Live Data screen F3 Not active from the Main Menu From the Live Data screen allows y...

Page 48: ...k to the Main Menu from the Live Data screen Z V Z B B DONE F4 Takes you back to the Main Menu from the Live Data screen Editing Menu Variables Numerous menus allow you to view and edit the variables on the menus by accessing sub menus that appear when you highlight that menu option Choose Variable Info to display read only information and Edit Variable when you want to change the variable 48 ...

Page 49: ...or area 1 is wrong Mon2 Checksum Memory checksum on monitor area 2 is wrong IOP Fail I O processor is not communicating IOP Error I O processor reports an error IOP Checksum I O processor memory checksum error Cntr Error Counter processor reports an error Cntr Checksum Counter processor memory checksum error DB Error Daughter board error Not Connected _ H No IP Addr IP address not unique on the ne...

Page 50: ...led Det 5 Fail Detector 5 failed Det 6 Fail Detector 6 failed Det 7 Fail Detector 7 failed Det 8 Fail Detector 8 failed Det 9 Fail Detector 9 failed Det 10 Fail Detector 10 failed Det 11 Fail Detector 11 failed Det 12 Fail Detector 12 failed Det 13 Fail Detector 13 failed Det 14 Fail Detector 14 failed Det 15 Fail Detector 15 failed Rad Disc Radiation Disc triggered Empty Clamp Empty Clamp trigger...

Page 51: ...andom high frequency noise Walking Average Filter H W B H Keeping a list of the last N measurements Each cycle the oldest measurement is discarded and the new measurement is added to the list All the values in the list are added together and divided by N the number of items in the list to form the average If Dynamic Tracking is enabled the Slow Ctr the Medium TC the Fast Ctr and the Fast TC will B...

Page 52: ...ch consecu tive scan The Fast counter value resets and re turns back to the original value if the raw counts do not continue to exceed the sigma value Once the Fast TC is triggered it will continue to be used until the counts are within the sigma value for the Fast counter number of times consecu tively Also allows user to change this number Medium TC 0 210 3 Medium Time Constant value to be used ...

Page 53: ... value resets and returns back to the original value if the raw counts do not continue to exceed the sigma value Also allows user to change this number Noise Filter 0 32 2 Shows the maximum number of potentially er roneous measurements in a row to bridge before deciding that a step change has occurred in the weight value Also it allows user to change this when the raw signal is 4 times the pre sel...

Page 54: ... Variable 2 Select Level or Density from the drop down menu Click Change Change Filter Type B Z H W B B B Z H highlight Type from the Filter menu and click Edit Variable 2 Select RC 1st order or Walking Avg from the drop down menu Click Change 54 ...

Page 55: ...ariable 2 Choose Enable or Disabled from the drop down menu and click Change Edit Value for Sigma B the value decreases the sensitivity to the signal variation 1 To change the value for Sigma highlight Sigma from the Filter menu and click Edit Variable 2 Type in the new value and click Change NOTE The maximum value is 20 00 55 ...

Page 56: ...Time Constant highlight Fast TC from the Filter menu and click Edit Variable 2 Type in the new value and click Change NOTE The maximum time is 210 Change Fast Counter 1 To change the value for the Fast Counter highlight Fast Ctr from the Filter menu and click Edit Variable 2 Type in the new value and click Change NOTE The maximum time is 20 56 ...

Page 57: ...ter menu and click Edit Variable 2 Type in the new value and click Change NOTE The maximum time is 210 Change Slow Time Constant 1 To change the value for the Slow Time Constant highlight Slow TC from the Filter menu and click Edit Variable 2 Type in the new value and click Change NOTE The maximum time is 600 57 ...

Page 58: ...menu and click Edit Variable 2 Type in the new value and click Change NOTE The maximum time is 20 Change Noise Filter 1 To change the value for the Noise Filter highlight Noise Fltr from the Filter menu and click Edit Variable 2 Type in the new value and click Change NOTE The maximum value is 32 58 ...

Page 59: ...ems Variable Ranges Description Level Range Shows the current ranges to be used if the Level is mapped to an analog output Density Range Shows the current values of the Density ranges V Z B V Counter Ranges Shows the current value of the Counter ranges 2 0 Calibration Menu This menu is used to view and control the calibration of the X96SI R Level with Density Com pensation Gauge It contains the fo...

Page 60: ...view and set up the Auto Calibration for the X96SI R Level with Density Compensation Gauge Requires a point detector 2 1 Calibrate Level This menu is used to view and control the calibration of the X96SI R Level portion of the Gauge Calibrate Level Min Max Default Description Source D1 V B Detectors Detector Cfg State Uncalibrated B tion process Level 1 00 999 99 dynamic Shows and allows the user ...

Page 61: ...alibrate Level Source screen allows you to view the source of the detectors as assigned V B B Calibrate Level State The Calibrate Level State screen displays the state of the level calibration Calibrate Level Level Cal Const B 61 ...

Page 62: ...lidating the measurement Min Cal Cts 0 10000 0 Minimum counts below which gauge will not calibrate Max Cal Cts 1000 5228280 160000 Maximum counts above which gauge will not calibrate Max Cal Cts 1000 65535 Maximum counts above which gauge will not calibrate Min Diff 10 100 50 Minimum difference between hi and low captured counts Calibrate Level Level Cal The Calibrate Level Level Cal menu includes...

Page 63: ...o Level 1 00 999 99 Lo Cal Cap 0 5228280 dynamic Lo Cal Cap 0 65535 V Mode Full Selects measurement condition used to establish the high calibration value V Cal method V 999 999 999 999 V 1 00 999 99 120 00 V 1 00 999 99 V 0 5228280 dynamic V 0 65535 2 2 Calibrate Density This menu is used to view and control the calibration of the X96SI R Density portion of the Gauge It contains the following ite...

Page 64: ...ens 2pt Cal menu Backgr Cts 0 65535 0 Value to subtract from raw counts Clear Dens Cal method This item invokes a method that clears the level low reference and high calibra tion This allows the user to start over without any stored reference or cali brated values Last Cal Date dynamic Displays the date for the last time a calibration was performed Last Cal Method None Displays the last calibratio...

Page 65: ...on Cal Time 1s 9999s 60s Number of seconds of samples to ac cumulate to determine cal value Deviation 0 0 100 0 10 0 Maximum deviation that can occur dur ing calibration without invalidating the measurement Min Cal Cts 0 10000 0 Minimum counts below which gauge will not calibrate Max Cal Cts 1000 65535 65535 Maximum counts above which gauge will not calibrate Min Diff 2 100 10 Minimum difference b...

Page 66: ...ault Description 1pt Cal Mode Empty Selects measurement condition used to establish the low calibration value Do Dens 1pt Cal method Lo 1pt Value 0 000 9999 999 0 001 Lo 1pt Cal Cap 0 65535 dynamic 1 uT 0 0001 9 9999 0 5422 Calibrate Density Dens 2pt Cal The Calibrate Density Dens 2pt Cal menu includes the following items 66 ...

Page 67: ...arization menu controls the linearization mechanism and contains the following items Linearization Description Enable Enable to permit linearization L1 L8 Summary of table entries 1 through 8 _ if entry not used U if used L9 L16 Summary of table entries 9 through 16 _ if entry not used U if used L17 L24 Summary of table entries 17 through 24 _ if entry not used U if used L25 L32 Summary of table e...

Page 68: ...d at the factory and further editing should not be nec essary Call Ronan Service for assistance Cal Head Temp Min Max Default Description Source V State Uncali brated V 70 0 225 0 dynamic V Cal menu V Cal menu V Cal method Last Cal Date dynamic Last Cal Method None 3Not all of the entries need to be used and the entries do not need to be used in any particular order 68 ...

Page 69: ...s Radiation Discriminator feature is designed to permit normal level outputs operation B B B B This feature will detect up to two separate conditions radiation discriminator detector saturation Z B Z detector will cause the detector to go into saturation and drop its output to zero This condition effectively disables the input to the Radiation Discriminator function and causes the system to B Z le...

Page 70: ...bove During X raying the detector can become saturated because of high radia B Z detector falls below this value the Rad Disc is activated until the Rad Disc detector returns to normal processing of the level data It contains the following items Operation Cfg Description Variables Alarm Cfg W B with the analog alarms 1 8 and the 4 20mA alarm 4 20 Alarm Allows the user to control the 4 20mA output ...

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Page 73: ...d _ H H B X96SI R system It includes the following items Network Cfg Default Description Name X96SLDEN W_ VWZ MAC The Machine Access address VWZ 6 menu VWZ Master Slave menu TCP IP menu Access Control menu 73 ...

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Page 77: ...nu The File System menu includes the following items File System Min Max Description Status Free 0 1000000 Mbytes of free space on USB drive File System Data Logging Program Update Data Logging Needs steps documented 77 ...

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Page 80: ...with Density Description Detectors menu Source Type menu Counters menu Frequency Out menu B Analog Inputs menu Digital Inputs menu Analog Outputs menu Digital Outputs menu USB Protocol Ronan Assigns protocol handler for Com1 80 ...

Page 81: ...8 0 Display Menu The Display menu includes the following options 81 ...

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Page 83: ...sor and daughter board Detector Diag Displays information about the detector Lvl Diag B Dens Diag B Dens Comp Diag B Rad Disc Diag Displays information about Radiation Discrimination options Rad Comp Diag Displays information about Radiation Compensation options Auto Cal Diag Displays information about the Auto Cal options Digital I O Diag Displays information about the digital I O options Alarms ...

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Page 89: ...Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the Level with Density Compensation Gauge 89 ...

Page 90: ... BB B B For example consider these possibilities Did the vessel insulation expand due to absorbed moisture during a wash down or ab sorbed process during a spill This condition would increase the total mass of material in the measuring gap and would therefore indicate a higher level Did something happen to compress the vessel insulation and therefore change the total mass of material Could dust fr...

Page 91: ...s 5 B H B B B H CPU Follow these steps to troubleshoot problems with the CPU 1 Make sure the CPU has 5 VDC on pin 1 and pin 2 is ground 2 Verify the voltage is greater than 4 75 VDC If not there is likely a problem with the power supply 3 If the voltage is greater than 4 75 VDC pull the CPU from the rack and ensure that the two socketed components on the top board are pressed in tightly 4 Retry th...

Page 92: ...re displayed follow these steps 1 Verify if there is scintillator input If yes then follow the next two steps 2 Check the count period and ensure its value matches your scan rate usually 400 mS 3 Advance to the Prescale Divider and ensure its value is set to 1 Power Supply Problems Follow these steps to troubleshoot problems with the power supply 1 Ensure that the power switch on the power supply ...

Page 93: ...display the address for the Analog Input module 2 Is the Analog Input module found If no the module was not found If yes proceed to the next step 3 Is the Type mA V correct If no remove the module from the rack set the switch to the proper input mA V and retry the modeul If yes proceed to the next step 4 BJ If no press the setup button or reset button if failed then the setup button and then press...

Page 94: ...ed The following table shows the standard display errors which can help further troubleshoot prob lems with the X96SI R Standard Display Errors Display Value Label Help Single STATUS_Single Single Normal status for device that has no slaves Master STATUS_Master Master Normal status for master device that has slaves Slave 1 STATUS_Slave1 Slave 1 _ B Slave 2 STATUS_Slave2 Slave 2 Normal status for s...

Page 95: ...US_NoCon Not Connected _ H connected NO IP STATUS_NoIp No IP Addr NO IP STATUS_DupIp Dup IP Addr IP address not unique on the network _ V W _ V _ V B V server No Name STATUS_NoName No Name _ H Dup Name STATUS_Dup Name Dup Name Network name not unique on the network No Master STATUS_NoMstr No Master Unable to connect to master Master Rej STATUS_MstrRej Master Reject Connection attempt rejected by m...

Page 96: ...ailed Det 5 Fail STATUS_D5Fail Det 5 Fail Detector 5 failed Det 6 Fail STATUS_D6Fail Det 6 Fail Detector 6 failed Det 7 Fail STATUS_D7Fail Det 7 Fail Detector 7 failed Det 8 Fail STATUS_D8Fail Det 8 Fail Detector 8 failed Det 9 Fail STATUS_D9Fail Det 9 Fail Detector 9 failed Det10 Fail STATUS_D10Fail Det 10 Fail Detector 10 failed Det11 Fail STATUS_D11Fail Det 11 Fail Detector 11 failed Det12 Fail...

Page 97: ... used to indicate module operational health1 The yellow LEDs are used for module Red LED Green LED Meaning Off Off Application processor not receiving power On Off Application processor bad On On steady Application processor internal self check passes but not in communication with the I O processor Off J Application processor operating correctly Diagnostics Status LED Flash Codes Flash codes are c...

Page 98: ...ash checksum failed Reprogram JTAG ARM processor 1 long 1 short Instruction test failed Replace processor 1 long 2 shorts Memory test failed Replace processor 1 long 3 shorts I O Test Failed Check for shorts on board 1 long 4 shorts Unable to initialize LCD Check connection to LCD 98 ...

Page 99: ... valid Density Cali bration Dens 1 pt Cal menu Selecting this item takes the user to the Dens 1 pt Cal menu Dens 2 pt menu Selecting this item takes the user to Dens 2 pt Cal menu Backgr Cts 0 65535 0 Value to subtract from raw counts Clear Dens Cal method This item invokes a method that clears the level low reference and high calibration This allows the user to start over without any stored refer...

Page 100: ...ty Source The Calibrate Density Source screen allows you to view the source of the detectors as V 6 6 Calibrate Density State The Calibrate Density State screen displays the current state of the density calibation 100 ...

Page 101: ...Calibrate Density Dens Cal Const The Dens Cal Const menu includes the following items 101 ...

Page 102: ...on 0 0 100 0 10 0 Maximum deviation that can occur during calibra tion without invalidating the measurement Min Cal Cts 0 10000 0 Minimum count bellow which guage will not calibrate Max Cal 1000 65535 65535 Maximum counts above which guage will not cali brate Min Diff 2 100 10 Minimum dif ference be tween hi and low captured counts 102 ...

Page 103: ... Mode Lo Dens 1 pt Cal Lo Density Lo Cal Cap 1 ut Dens 1 pt Cal Min Max Default Descrip tion 1 pt cal Empty Selects measure ment con dition used to estab lish the low calibration value Do Dens 1 pt Cal method Lo 1pt value 0 000 9999 999 0 001 Lo 1pt Cal Cap 0 65535 dynamic 1 ut 0 0001 9 9999 0 5422 103 ...

Page 104: ...n Lo Cal Mode Empty Selects Measur ment Condition used to establish the low calibration level Lo Dens Lo Cal method Lo 1pt Value 0 000 9999 999 0 001 Lo 1pt Cal Cap 0 65535 dynamic V Process Select Measur ment conditions used to select the high calibration level V method V 0 0000 999 9999 0 200 V 0 65535 dynamic 1 uT 0 0001 9 9999 0 5422 104 ...

Page 105: ...earization mechanism and contains the following items Linearization Description Enable Enable to permit linearization L1 L8 Summary of table entries 1 8 _if entry not used U if used L9 L16 Summary of table entries 9 16 _ if entry not used U if used L17 L24 Summary of table entries 17 24 L25 L32 Summary of table entries 25 through 32 _ if not used U if used Set Lin Point Used to set the lin point C...

Page 106: ...l be precalibrated at the factory and further editing shouold be neces sary Call Ronan Service for assistance V V tor s tempature The function is used primarily in high tempature applications where the tempa B Note Normally this feature will be precalibrated at the factory and further editing should not be neces sary Call Ronan Service for assistance 106 ...

Page 107: ...ource V State uncalibrated V 70 0 225 0 dynamic V pt Cal menu V pt Cal menu Z V Temp Cal method Last Cal Date dynamic Last Cal Meth od none Not all of the entries need to be used and the entries do not need to be used in any particular order 107 ...

Page 108: ...her that they appear to be a single pulse When the radiation level is extremely high pulses may merge to such an extent as to make the pulse count be very low or even zero This menu allows you to display and change the parameters for the Radiation Discriminator Ronan s Radiation Discriminator is designed to permit normal level outputs operation dur B B This feature will detect up to two conditions...

Page 109: ...and remains there for a number of consecutive scans the Radiation Discriminator function will trigger When triggered the function will freeze level output when the Radiation Discriminator detector s output drops below the sigma threshold the alarm condition will cease The Rad Disc menu includes the following menu items which are described below 109 ...

Page 110: ...because of high low counts If the Rad disc detector falls below this value the Rad Disc is activated until the Rad Disc detector returns to normal cessing of the level data It contains the following items Operation CFG Description Variables system variables Alarm CFG B parameters associated with the analog alarms 1 8 and the 4 20mA alarm 4 20 Alarm Allow the user to control the 4 20mA output dur i...

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Page 116: ...ludes the following items Network Cfg Default Description Name X96SLDEN W_ VWZ Mac The Machine Access address V 6 menu VWZ communication options Master Slave menu options TCP IP menu options Access Control menu control options 116 ...

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Page 121: ...6 0 File System Menu The File System menu includes the following items 121 ...

Page 122: ...File System Min Max Description Status Free 0 1000000 Mbytes of free space on USB drive File System Data Logging Program Update Data Logging Needs steps documented 122 ...

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Page 126: ...scription Detectors menu options Source Type menu type Counters menu frequency Frequency Out menu B out options Analog Inputs menu W outputs Digital Outputs menu output USB Protocol Ronan Assigns protocol handller for Com1 126 ...

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Page 129: ...8 0 Display Menu The Display menu includes the following options 129 ...

Page 130: ...Display Level with Density Description Mode Line Local 1 on the local display Show Level under the Live Data screen 130 ...

Page 131: ... detector LvL Diag Displays information about the density Dens Diag B options Dens Comp diag Displays information about Density Compensation Rad disc Diag Displays about Radiation Discrimination options Rad Comp Diag Displays information about Radiation Compensa tion options Auto Cal Diag Displays information about the Auto Cal options Digital I O Displays information about the digital I O Alarms ...

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