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Valmet Microwave Consistency 

Measurement - Valmet MCA

Installation, Operating 

& Maintenance

K17122 V1.1 EN

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Page 1: ...Valmet Microwave Consistency Measurement Valmet MCA Installation Operating Maintenance K17122 V1 1 EN...

Page 2: ...itute a warranty or commitment for any purpose nor shall it be considered as part of such contract or giving rise to any liability by Valmet In particular copyright and any other intellectual property...

Page 3: ...Choosing the installation site 12 5 3 Installation check list 13 6 Installation FT model 14 6 1 FT model installation locations 14 6 2 FT sensor dimensions 15 6 3 FT model mounting dimensions 17 7 Ins...

Page 4: ...4 11 Configuration 35 11 1 General settings 35 11 2 Connection settings 37 11 3 Sensor settings 40 11 4 User information 41 11 5 Trend settings 41 12 Calibration 42 12 1 Recipes 42 12 2 Sample taking...

Page 5: ...et functionality 72 17 Replacing parts 73 17 1 Sensor electronics TB FT 73 17 2 Antenna cables TB 74 17 3 Temperature and pressure sensors TB 78 17 4 Measurement head TB 80 17 5 Antenna cables FT 82 1...

Page 6: ...12 19 EU be recycled separately printed circuit boards Further information about the safe handling and removal of above parts is available from the manufacturer on request and from section WEEE inform...

Page 7: ...orrect before making any electric connections Wrong connection may damage the equipment The applicable safety regulations must be closely followed in all installation work All electric connections may...

Page 8: ...en different sizes ranging from FT 50 to FT 300 The appropriate model is selected according to the diameter of the process pipe Figure 1 FT model sensor Figure 2 TB model sensor 3 2 Measurement princi...

Page 9: ...ant of media In water microwaves propagate at a much slower speed than in wood fibers and fillers Therefore consistency can be calculated based on the time it takes the microwaves to travel through th...

Page 10: ...cover 4 2 TB sensor model The Twin Blade sensor is installed via a coupling into the process pipe The sensor has two fin shaped blades with flush mounted antennas and the measurement takes place betwe...

Page 11: ...ors into position Connectors for power temperature and pressure are located around the base plate lead in assembly X5 Power connector when the board software is running X6 Pressure sensor connector X7...

Page 12: ...with the PN25 flange standard For the laboratory analysis of measurement results it is important to use a proper sampler for example NOVE and to install it in accordance with sensor installation instr...

Page 13: ...e the effect of air bubbles TB model PN25 1 5 25 bar 21 7 362 psi FT model PN16 1 5 16 bar 21 7 232 psi 5 3 Installation check list Make sure that the mounting location and position are in accordance...

Page 14: ...le to ensure minimum control delay The process pressure should be al ways 1 5 bar Recommended installation sites are numbered in order of preference the best one first Figure 5 Installation locations...

Page 15: ...the opposite side so that the main pulp stream travels between the anten nas In the incorrect installation position 6 there will be no steady pulp stream be tween the antennas 7 Air pockets are likel...

Page 16: ...105 4 1 187 7 4 90 3 5 159 6 3 235 9 3 Figure 8 Dimensions FT80 and FT100 FT DN150 6 FT DN200 8 208 8 2 245 9 6 208 8 2 245 9 6 261 10 3 285 11 2 215 8 5 237 9 3 140 5 5 100 3 9 155 6 1 100 3 9 160 6...

Page 17: ...ges when installing it is tightened with stud bolts between flanges mounted on the process pipe Pay attention to space needed for the gasket when instal ling the sensor Table 1 FT model mounting dimen...

Page 18: ...inimum control delay The process pressure should be al ways 1 5 bar Recommended installation sites are numbered in order of preference the best one first Figure 11 Installation locations TB model 1 Di...

Page 19: ...low is not steady and cavities may form 7 Air pockets are likely to develop in up ward bends in the pipeline and this will disrupt the measurement because the sensor will not always be in contact with...

Page 20: ...gh the pipe wall 3 Place the process coupling into the hole so that the alignment marks match with the axis of the pipeline 2 4 Check that the coupling limiter flange leans against the pipe and both s...

Page 21: ...ion to the direction of flow the blades must be exactly parallel with the flow Figure 14 TB model installation dimen sion from the wall Figure 15 Correct position Installation TB model 21 93 K17122 V1...

Page 22: ...o each other and fasten the sensor to the process coupling with the mounting clamp included in delivery Using a torque wrench tighten the clamp to the correct torque 65 Nm Fasten the clamp equally on...

Page 23: ...33 ft sensor cable If a longer cable is needed use one or more extension cables option length 10 m 33 ft Maximum cable length is 30 m 99 ft If the required ca ble is longer than 30 m please contact y...

Page 24: ...locations of mounting screws are indicated with yellow color 8 2 Electric connections All terminals are behind the front panel assem bly fastened with 2 screws Torx TX25 see the picture on the right...

Page 25: ...is included in delivery Connection at Carrier board terminals C Current output cabling to DCS PLC etc Connection at Carrier board terminals D Binary input output cables option Connection at Carrier bo...

Page 26: ...selection switch Ground the cable shield to Ter minal earth at the control system side Passive current output Current output power supply from Control system Verify the position of the active passive...

Page 27: ...top Process Stop If all binary input data comes from the same source BIN1 2 3 COM and BIN4 COM must be connected with a separate wire Binary input 4 can also be used from an external system that is no...

Page 28: ...ting the sensor cable When connecting the sensor cable make sure that the connectors are correctly aligned Make sure that the connector goes correctly into its thread and use only your fingers to tigh...

Page 29: ...g inspection 1 Check that the power supply is connected correctly 2 Check that the current output is connected correctly 3 Check that the sensor cable is connected correctly 9 4 Electrical inspection...

Page 30: ...imary value unit Select process type If process type is Custom enter addi tional text to specify the custom process type Select application type Enter factory name Sensor type Is read from the sensor...

Page 31: ...Step Notes Set output 1 2 signal range and damp ing Enter additional info E g contact person name email phone number When the setup is finished press Complete Setting up 31 93 K17122 V1 1 EN 1 06 2020...

Page 32: ...o to main view Settings General Connection Sensor User and Trend settings Calibration Recipes Samples and calibration and Advanced calibration Service Diagnostics and maintenance Main view 3 shows Cur...

Page 33: ...ept Keyboard functions numeric OK Saves changes ESC Closes the keypad Backspace Deletes entered numbers or let ters from right to left backspace Sign indication dot Delimiter indication Keyboard funct...

Page 34: ...10 3 Menu map Operating 34 93 K17122 V1 1 EN 1 06 2020...

Page 35: ...e tab Select time zone Choose from the list and press to save changes Select time Set the correct date and time Press to save changes HW version Version number of operating terminal electronics SW ver...

Page 36: ...ted language is taken into use immediately If any other language than English is select ed there will be an English language shortcut visible in the control panel Select temperature unit Temperature u...

Page 37: ...t output signal damping 1 to 60 seconds Alarm type Analog output signal level indicating a fault Alternatives Low High Freeze analog output is frozen to the level it had when the error occurred Preset...

Page 38: ...s Stop Motor running Binary input 4 alternatives None Sampling Process Stop Motor running Status Binary input current status ON OFF Activation level User can select the binary input activation state B...

Page 39: ...ng Process Stop Open Process stop over Closed Process stop started Motor Running Open Motor not running Closed Motor running Binary outputs Select Settings Connection settings Binary outputs The binar...

Page 40: ...easurement Attenuation High Low Reference Attenuation High Measurement Reference Signal Stability Process Pressure High Low Acceleration Summary High 11 3 Sensor settings Select Settings Sensor settin...

Page 41: ...sition code in the system Machine ID Location and Factory name are freely editable fields Use descriptive names Press to save changes 11 5 Trend settings Select Settings Trend settings Settings for tr...

Page 42: ...n measurement conditions change so much that one calibration cannot cover the entire area Examples of these situations are A change in the measured material as different materials have different consi...

Page 43: ...cipe is activated by remote connection Binary input 1 Recipe the icon for the active recipe is the letter R Recipe number 1 8 Recipe name max 32 characters Pulp type Calibration function Edit recipe C...

Page 44: ...rmation only it does not have an effect on the calibration Note Pulp type can be edited before taking a sample after sampling and calibration you need to reset the recipe to change the pulp type 12 2...

Page 45: ...play In addition to the consistency average the device also shows the minimum and maximum values and process temperature during the sampling period The minimum and maximum values indicate consistency...

Page 46: ...ratory values Select Calibration Samples and calibration 1 Click the box Lab value to open the keypad Enter the laboratory value and press OK 2 Press to save the entered value Calibration 46 93 K17122...

Page 47: ...om the sample point table Selected symbol indicates a user selected point that Bridge uses to calculate a new calibration and to draw a preview graph To remove a sample point from the graph unselect t...

Page 48: ...lt are needed for single point calibration 1 Activate the sample check the box or click on the sample point in the graph Press Single point 2 Press to save the selection 3 If the recipe is currently a...

Page 49: ...1 Take several samples and enter the corresponding laboratory values The program will calculate gain and offset Press Multi point to accept the values 2 Press to save the selection Calibration 49 93 K...

Page 50: ...can be performed for example in MS Excel put the sensor measurement results on X axis laboratory values on Y axis Measured Value Cs Lab Value Cs Difference Cs 2 09 2 5 0 41 2 86 3 2 0 34 3 47 3 9 0 43...

Page 51: ...e graph shows the calibration result Press Multi point Press to save the calibration If the recipe is active the calibration is saved and activated immediately Calibration 51 93 K17122 V1 1 EN 1 06 20...

Page 52: ...history The sample history table saves the 50 most recent samples The latest sample result is always on top of the list Calibration history is saved in the Diary see Diary on page 63 Calibration 52 9...

Page 53: ...sure fluctuations cause measurement errors For example measurement in the pressure range 0 1 1 5 bar 1 5 21 8 psi when the measured medium contains air gas bubbles A pressure sensor integrated in the...

Page 54: ...l compensation is selected from the menu Press Enable and 2 In order to use follow up samples for chemical compensation the corresponding laboratory values are needed Make sure that enough samples hav...

Page 55: ...on follow up samples default coefficients for these cases are not available 1 Make sure that enough samples have been taken at least 3 samples for linear calibration 1 degree at least 4 samples for 2...

Page 56: ...del from Valmet BRIDGE The necessary coefficients can also be entered manually for example an Excel based follow up sample table Take follow up samples to the table including attenuation pressure and...

Page 57: ...he coefficients A and B in fields A and B Do not enter C offset the latest single point calculation ensures that the offset level is correct Check the Enable box Then press and the coefficients are in...

Page 58: ...Advanced calibration 58 93 K17122 V1 1 EN 1 06 2020...

Page 59: ...Enter the coefficient B in field B Do not enter C offset the latest single point cal culation ensures that the offset level is correct Check the Enable box Then press and the coefficients are in use f...

Page 60: ...Advanced calibration 60 93 K17122 V1 1 EN 1 06 2020...

Page 61: ...urement sequences The view also shows any alarms and errors that have occurred You can filter the events by using some filtering options You can browse graphs by using Previous and Next buttons To res...

Page 62: ...rench and turn the cover carefully downward 2 Insert a memory stick into the USB port 3 On the display press Wait until the device collects the parameters and saves them on the memory stick 4 Remove m...

Page 63: ...Diagnostics Diary Calibrations configurations software update information and notes created by the user are saved in a diary You can edit only the user notes Tap Create new note if you want to save s...

Page 64: ...rement values and limits Select Service Diagnostics Measurement values and limits In this window you can set diagnostic limits and view the current measurement result Diagnostics 64 93 K17122 V1 1 EN...

Page 65: ...be as high as several percent points Cs Air also causes disturbances in the process itself so the formation of air bubbles should be avoided Air formation mechanisms Air is mixed with pulp for exampl...

Page 66: ...ntenna contamination causes an upward drift in the measurement If the antenna is cleaned periodically for example during washing or when changing the wood species the error disappears The antenna is m...

Page 67: ...Some errors are more critical than others because they may influence measurement performance or functionality These errors have are classified Failsafe and they activates the alarm current Alarm curr...

Page 68: ...area is too hot cooling may be required Possible malfunction of sensor electronics Process Temperature High Low Process temperature is above below the set limits Check the diagnostic limit values Doe...

Page 69: ...ility Reference signal is too noisy Check the diagnostic limit values Do sensor self test Service Mainte nance Sensor self test Fail sensor electronics malfunction Pass make sure that there is a prope...

Page 70: ...ues Do sensor self test Service Mainte nance Sensor self test Fail sensor electronics malfunction Pass probably a process related issue Process Pressure High Process pressure is over the set limit Che...

Page 71: ...put signal level 4 mA 20 mA or Preset where you can set a preset value 3 Press Start loop test 4 To stop the test mode press Stop loop test Test will also stopped automatically if you leave the Curren...

Page 72: ...nce 16 3 Sensor self test On this page Service Maintenance Sensor self test you can start sensor specific test sequence 16 4 Reset functionality On this page Service Maintenance Reset functionality yo...

Page 73: ...is running Removing 1 Disconnect the sensor cable and remove sensor cover 4 screws with a 4 mm Allen key 2 Disconnect all cable connectors power pressure sensor temperature sensor antenna cables from...

Page 74: ...or and temperature sensor cables to electronics 4 Connect the antenna cables to electronics Tighten the connectors with the SMA torque wrench to torque 1 Nm Do not over tighten 5 Connect the sensor ca...

Page 75: ...s as much as possible 3 Loosen the mounting screws 4 pcs and lift the sensor electronics out 4 Use a 10 mm fork spanner to open the screw that secures the 4 position lead through packing in position D...

Page 76: ...and press sensor body back on the measurement head 3 Turn the sensor upright put base plate on sensor body and align the long mounting bolts to their holes in the measurement head Make sure that the...

Page 77: ...ew heads are aligned with the threaded holes on the base plate First turn the mounting screws 4 pcs by hand and then tighten them with a screwdriver when you are sure that they go correctly into the t...

Page 78: ...t all cable connectors power pressure sensor temperature sensor antenna cables from the electronics Lift the cables upwards as one bundle Avoid bending and twisting the cables especially the microwave...

Page 79: ...base plate on the sensor body and align the long mounting bolts to their holes in the measurement head 7 Tighten the bolts 8 Insert the cables to their grooves in the 4 position lead through packing...

Page 80: ...easurement head 1 Disconnect the sensor cable and remove sensor cover 4 screws with a 4 mm Allen key 2 Disconnect all cable connectors power pressure sensor temperature sensor antenna cables from the...

Page 81: ...ir grooves in the 4 position lead through packing and make sure the rubber seals are correctly in position Push the packing into its hole and tighten it enough to make sure that the cables will not sl...

Page 82: ...sensor antenna cables from the electronics Lift the cables upwards as one bundle Avoid bending and twisting the cables especially the microwave antenna cables as much as possible 3 Use a 10 mm fork s...

Page 83: ...sen the screws 4 pcs from antenna cover with a 2 5 mm Allen key Be careful not to lose the spring washers 6 Move the rubber sealing flange so that you can disconnect the antenna cable Use an 8 mm fork...

Page 84: ...the antenna cover in posi tion make sure that it is in the cor rect direction matching with the groove on antenna 4 Insert the cable to its groove in the lead through packing and make sure the rubber...

Page 85: ...d bending and twisting the cables especially the microwave antenna cables as much as possible 3 Loosen the mounting screws 4 pcs and lift the sensor electronics out 4 Use a crosshead screwdriver to lo...

Page 86: ...ture sensor cables to electronics 4 Connect the antenna cables to electronics Tighten the connectors with the SMA torque wrench to torque 1 Nm Do not over tighten 5 Install the sensor cover 6 Connect...

Page 87: ...alling 1 Make sure that the seals are prop erly in position and install a new antenna Apply Loctite 243 locking glue to the Allen screws 4 pcs of the antenna and tighten them tor que 8 Nm 2 Connect an...

Page 88: ...18 WEEE information Valmet Bridge Sensor WEEE information 88 93 K17122 V1 1 EN 1 06 2020...

Page 89: ...ess flow min 0 01 m s Operating environment Temperature 20 70 C 4 158 F protect from direct heat sources Housing class IP66 NEMA 4X Connections Operating power communication cable from BRIDGE Material...

Page 90: ...wave Cable 16 9 K15530 Shield Assembly FT50 2 K15532 Shield Assembly FT80 3 K15533 Shield Assembly FT100 4 K15534 Shield Assembly FT150 6 K15535 Shield Assembly FT200 8 K15536 Shield Assembly FT250 10...

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Page 93: ...USB HOST USB DEVICE Ethernet Operating environment Temperature 5 50 C 23 122 F Vibration max 2 m s2 10 150 Hz Housing class IP66 NEMA 4X EMC test standards Radiated emissions EN 61000 6 3 CISPR 16 2 3...

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