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IP2028/IM

Installation &

Maintenance

Manual

IP2028/IM

Radar Level

Transmitter

Radar-Based Continuous Level

Measurement

process measurement solutions

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Summary of Contents for MRL800

Page 1: ...Page 1 IP2028 IM Installation Maintenance Manual IP2028 IM Radar Level Transmitter Radar Based Continuous Level Measurement process measurement solutions 891 518 ...

Page 2: ... the manual or improvements to the product at any time without notice The material in this manual is proprietary and cannot be reproduced in any form without express written consent from Solartron Mobrey Trademarks All registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies Associated Publications IP2028 SI Safety Instructions ATEX IP2028 QS Quick Start Operating Manual IP2028 OM Tech...

Page 3: ... General installation requirements 14 2 3 Hazardous area installation 14 2 4 Selecting a Location 15 2 5 Mounting the Radar Level Transmitter 16 3 0 Wiring Procedure 20 3 1 Wiring 20 3 2 Programming Commissioning 21 4 0 Maintenance 25 5 0 Spare Parts 25 Appendices Appendix A Rod Antenna Threaded mounting 26 Appendix B Rod Antenna Flange mounting 28 Appendix C 4 Horn Antenna 30 Appendix D 6 Horn An...

Page 4: ...ot require access to the electrical connections within the instrument and would normally only programme the instrument as required Maintenance personnel perform routine procedures on the product to keep it operating for example checking the line voltage or checking electrical connections replacing fuses etc Service personnel are trained to work on live circuits and perform safe installations and r...

Page 5: ...ay be impaired A protective earth should be used for all applications The installation of the Radar Level Transmitter and its associated power cables must be such that tank overflow local flooding or pump failure do not cause these to be submerged or subject to flows of water Explanation of symbols The IEC Protective Earth Symbol is CHECK THAT THE POWER SUPPLY IS SUITABLE BEFORE SWITCHING POWER ON...

Page 6: ...s is complete Detail available once certification process is complete The Radar Level Transmitter complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 3 Any changes or modification made to this device not e...

Page 7: ...F circuit in the electronics into the antenna The antenna serves to focus the transmitted signal as well as to receive the reflected echo Both rod and horn style antennae are available Antennae Verification of chemical compatibility with the exposed antenna materials is ultimately the responsiblity of the customer The standard antenna configuration for the Radar Level Transmitter consists of a die...

Page 8: ... Transmitter using the lead provided which allows the user to interrogate programme or display values in the transmitter The RS 232 connection allows communications with a PC running the Radar Level Transmitter Window s based Setup Software Note As the cover of the Radar Level Transmitter has to be removed to allow wiring and connection of a PC or HHC a work permit or similar will be required if t...

Page 9: ...teristics Table 1 below Input Output Characteristics Type Input Power Current output Serial communications used for installation and programming only Service Engineer connector Characteristics 13 30Vdc 4 20 mA dc Full HART communication Isolated Loop Powered 24 Vdc Nominal Supply Voltage 700 ohm max load RS232 One 9 pin D type connector Comments 18 30Vdc when RS232 connected One current output is ...

Page 10: ...P software processes the microwave signal and converts it to measurement information which is output as a 4 20mA loop current output and may also be displayed on the HHC readout when connected Automatic verification and error correction software continuously monitors system operations System faults can be programmed to trigger alarms 1 3 How to use this manual This manual details hardware mounting...

Page 11: ...nstance to your local Solartron Mobrey Distributor or Representative Contact details can be found on the Solartron Mobrey website at www solartronmobrey com Main U K office and Solartron Mobrey international headquarters is located in Slough United Kingdom Main Office Phone 44 0 1753 756600 Fax 44 0 1753 823589 Sales Info sales solartron com Web Site http www solartronmobrey com ...

Page 12: ...ode of practice by suitably trained personnel Installation and wiring require no special tools 2 1 Radio licensing approvals 2 1 1 General The trasmitted signal is very low poer less than 10mW The Radar Level Transmitter must be securely mounted using the threaded mounting nipple or flange provided If it is inteneded to install the Radar Level Transmitter other than as specified it is the responsi...

Page 13: ... otherwise known as the Alert Symbol the notified body number and the CE mark It may be necessary to obtain a user or site license to operate microwave frequency devices in your country A license is currently required in the United Kingdom and Norway If in any doubt refer to your Solartron Mobrey Distributor for assistance Note also any restrictions on use imposed It is the responsibility of the u...

Page 14: ...cation process is complete Note Refer to the nameplate on your gauge for the latest hazardous location approval information Warning Do not locate the unit in any hazardous area other than those approved Follow all installation instructions given in this manual 1 Do not apply power to the unit in any hazardous area unless the safety ground is properly wired and the cover is properly installed See S...

Page 15: ...tter beam path is as shown in Table 2 below Table 2 Beam diameter with range If the tank is fitted with a stirrer or agitator the user will need to programme the Radar Level Transmitter to ignore reflections from uncovered agitor blades Refer to Technical Handbook IP2028 OM The mounting location should also avoid horizontal structural surfaces such as baffle support brackets side wall joints and s...

Page 16: ...ching any wires or conduits If the Radar Level Transmitter is mounted on a nozzle or stand off ensure that the mounting surface is aligned to within 3 of horizontal Note the small grub screw at the bottom of the enclosure adjacent to the mounting nipple or flange This grub screw may be untightened allowing the enclosure to be rotated on the antenna to position the conduit entry as required Do not ...

Page 17: ...Flange horn model mounting instructions Check that a suitable gasket is in place before tightening flange bolts Centre the gasket on the nozzle flange Check that the antenna will pass freely through the nozzle Slide the horn antenna into the opening For best performance the horn should extend below the bottom of the nozzle by at least 5mm although the Radar Level Transmitter will operate in longer...

Page 18: ...the use of high tensile bolts If ordinary carbon steel bolts are fitted see section 2 5 3 2 for bolt tightening torques for this type of bolt Min torques are in Nm lbf ft Max torque Min 10 Flange 150 300 3 ANSI 230 169 125 92 4 ANSI 190 140 220 169 Table 3 ANSI flanges high tensile steel bolts only Flange PN16 PN40 DN50 185 136 80 59 DN80 125 92 97 70 DN100 125 92 150 111 Table 4 DN flanges high t...

Page 19: ... full flange pressure rating To achieve full rating use high tensile steel bolts as above If in doubt about your bolt sealing application consult your engineering department or gasket manufacturer Min torques are in Nm lbf ft Max torque Min 10 Flange 150 300 3 ANSI 54 40 95 70 4 ANSI 54 40 95 70 Table 6 ANSI flanges carbon steel bolts only Flange PN16 PN40 DN50 58 43 58 43 DN80 58 43 58 43 DN100 5...

Page 20: ...not locate the unit in any hazardous area other than those approved Follow all instructions in this manual Do not apply power to the unit in any hazardous area unless the safety ground is properly wired and the cover is properly installed The cable entries must be sealed or fitted with a suitable cable gland Non Hazardous Location Installations The cable entries into the enclosures must be sealed ...

Page 21: ...A M20 x 1 5 U 3 4 NPT Feed the 2 core cable into the enclosure and strip wire to reveal the 2 conductors and the screen Connect the cable as shown in Figure iii below Figure iii Cable connections The terminals are tension clamp type will accept up to 2 5mm2 conductors The tension clamp type terminals provide constant force on the conductor of the connecting cable and carry all necessary internatio...

Page 22: ...ductor See Fig iv Fig iv Note The Radar level transmitter is protected against reverse polarity connection 3 2 1 Earthing The external protective earth terminal marked must be connected to the same earth as the vessel and surrounding metalwork this is a system safety ground The screen of the 2 core loop supply cable must be connected to ground at one end only For Intrinsically Safe installations c...

Page 23: ... driven outside of the 4 20mA range to signal fault or alarm conditions The User may choose either 3 6mA or 21 0mA to signal a fault or alarm condition Refer to Technical Handbook IP2028 OM Maximum load at 24Vdc norminal supply voltage 500 Ohm Maximum load at 30Vdc supply voltage 800 Ohm 3 2 4 HART operation If the Radar level transmitter is to be used in HART digital communications mode or the us...

Page 24: ...HART modem may be connected across the 2 wire loop which allows programming of the Radar level transmitter 3 2 5 3 Programming using HART commands over the RS232 connection With Mobrey H Conf or similar communication software installed a P C may be connected to the RS232 programming socket of the Radar level transmitter allowing programming of the transmitter without the need for a HART modem 3 2 ...

Page 25: ...re part for the Radar Level Transmitter is the replaceable electronics cassette When replacing the cassette refer to the instructions supplied with the cassette Technical Services Should you experience problems with the Radar Level Transmitter that can not be resolved with the help of this manual refer in the first instance to your local Solartron Mobrey Distributor or Representative Contact detai...

Page 26: ...Page 26 IP2028 IM APPENDIX A Radar Level Transmitter ROD ANTENNA THREAD MOUNTING ...

Page 27: ...ple Temperature 20 C to 150 C Process temperature may be higher Max Operating Pressure Full vacuum to 16b from 20 C to 150 C Measurement range Range 0 5 to 30m Beam angle 13 5 half power point Process conditions Dielectric Constant Greater than 1 8 Weight 6 0g Power supply 13 to 30V dc 24V dc nom 2 wire loop powered Output Isolated 4 20mA HART Options Profibus PA Foundation Feildbus Hazardous area...

Page 28: ...Page 28 IP2028 IM APPENDIX B Radar Level Transmitter ROD ANTENNA FLANGE MOUNTING ...

Page 29: ...enna Antenna PTFE Max Mounting Flange Temperature 20 C to 150 C Process temperature may be higher Max Operating Pressure Full vacuum to 16b from 20 C to 150 C Unless limited by mounting flange rating Measurement range Range 0 5 to 30m Beam angle 13 5 half power point Process conditions Dielectric Constant Greater than 1 8 Weight 8 0g Power supply 13 to 30V dc 24V dc nom 2 wire loop powered Output ...

Page 30: ...Page 30 IP2028 IM APPENDIX C Radar Level Transmitter 4 HORN ANTENNA ...

Page 31: ...na PTFE Max Mounting Flange Temperature 20 C to 150 C Process temperature may be higher Max Operating Pressure Full vacuum to 16b from 20 C to 150 C Unless limited by mounting flange rating Measurement range Range 0 5 to 30m Beam angle 18 half power point Process conditions Dielectric Constant Greater than 1 8 Weight 10Kg Power supply 13 to 30V dc 24V dc nom 2 wire loop powered Output Isolated 4 2...

Page 32: ...Page 32 IP2028 IM APPENDIX C Radar Level Transmitter 6 HORN ANTENNA ...

Page 33: ...Max Mounting Flange Temperature 20 C to 150 C Process temperature may be higher Max Operating Pressure Full vacuum to 16b from 20 C to 150 C Unless limited by mounting flange rating Measurement range Range 0 5 to 30m Beam angle 13 half power point Process conditions Dielectric Constant Greater than 1 8 Weight 14Kg Power supply 13 to 30V dc 24V dc nom 2 wire loop powered Output Isolated 4 20mA HART...

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