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MINITRAC 31 • Foundation Fieldbus

41782-EN-211203

9.3  Rectify faults ................................................................................................................... 69

9.4  Exchanging the electronics module ................................................................................ 70

9.5  Software update ............................................................................................................. 71

9.6  How to proceed if a repair is necessary .......................................................................... 71

10 Dismount................................................................................................................................. 73

10.1  Dismounting steps.......................................................................................................... 73

10.2 Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 73

11 Supplement ............................................................................................................................ 74

11.1  Technical data ................................................................................................................ 74

11.2  Device communication Foundation Fieldbus .................................................................. 79

11.3 Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 83

11.4  Industrial property rights ................................................................................................. 86

11.5 Trademark ...................................................................................................................... 86

Safety instructions for Ex areas

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These instructions are attached as documents to each instrument 

with Ex approval and are part of the operating instructions.
Editing status: 2021-11-25 

Summary of Contents for MINITRAC 31

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Radiometric sensor for density measurement MINITRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Document ID 41782...

Page 2: ...ions 15 5 Connecting to power supply 21 5 1 Preparing the connection 21 5 2 Connection Density mass flow rate measurement 24 5 3 Connection Level detection 27 6 Set up with the display and adjustment...

Page 3: ...3 10 2 Disposal 73 11 Supplement 74 11 1 Technical data 74 11 2 Device communication Foundation Fieldbus 79 11 3 Dimensions 83 11 4 Industrial property rights 86 11 5 Trademark 86 Safety instructions...

Page 4: ...t ID By entering the Document ID on www vega com you will reach the document download Information note tip This symbol indicates helpful additional infor mation and tips for successful work Note This...

Page 5: ...mplying with all prevailing regulations and directives The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless and reliable condition The operator is responsi ble for the trouble free operation...

Page 6: ...irements of the following NAMUR recom mendations NE 21 Electromagnetic compatibility of equipment NE 43 Signal level for fault information from measuring transduc ers NE 53 Compatibility of field devi...

Page 7: ...nd the following instrument data on our homepage Product code HTML Delivery date HTML Order specific instrument features HTML Operating instructions and quick setup guide at the time of ship ment PDF...

Page 8: ...iple of operation The instrument is suitable for applications in liquids and bulk solids in vessels under difficult process conditions There are application pos sibilities in nearly all areas of indus...

Page 9: ...ection it transmits the real value to correct another radiometric sensor The measurement can thus be adapted perfectly to the situation in the vessel In radiometric measurement a Caesium 137 or Cobalt...

Page 10: ...ages must be stored only under the following conditions Not in the open Dry and dust free Not exposed to corrosive media Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Stora...

Page 11: ...irect sun is a suitable roof structure If this is not possible or only with great effort then you can use the passive sun shade The passive sun shade consists of a housing sun shade and a sun protecti...

Page 12: ...etric measurement setup The handling of radioactive substances is regulated by law The radia tion protection rules of the country in which the system is operated apply first and foremost In Germany fo...

Page 13: ...be as large as possible The local dose rate of the radiation decreases in proportion to the square of the distance to the radiation source The plant operator must appoint a radiation safety officer wi...

Page 14: ...reas where high humidity is expected e g through cleaning processes and on cooled or heated vessels Note Make sure that during installation or maintenance no moisture or dirt can get inside the instru...

Page 15: ...e instructions in this Source Sizing document in addition to the following mounting instructions The following mounting information is applicable as long as there is nothing else specified in the Sour...

Page 16: ...urement A density and concentration measurement is possible on pipelines and vessels The accuracy of the measurement increases in propor tion to the radiated length L of medium This is particularly im...

Page 17: ...L 3 Extension of the radiated length L by adding a tube angle piece as meas uring distance 4 Integrated lead cover as protection against ambient radiation the instru ment is hence shielded laterally...

Page 18: ...Fig 7 Mass flow rate measurement 1 Flow meter 2 MINITRAC 31 Point level detection For level detection the sensor is generally mounted horizontally at the height of the requested limit level Make sure...

Page 19: ...1 Horizontal mounting 2 Vertical mounting 3 Mounting horizontally at right angles to container Level measurement Residue detection The MINITRAC 31 can be used for residue detection e g in storage tan...

Page 20: ...rom the heat source Make sure these measures are taken into account already in the plan ning stage If you want to carry out such measures later on contact our specialists to ensure that the accuracy o...

Page 21: ...ange can differ depending on the instrument version The data for power supply are specified in chapter Technical data General requirements Make sure that the cable used has the required temperature re...

Page 22: ...oth ends In systems with potential equalisation connect the cable screening directly to ground potential at the power supply unit in the connection box and at the sensor The screen in the sensor must...

Page 23: ...is released the terminal opening closes again 7 Check the hold of the wires in the terminals by lightly pulling on them To loosen a line insert a small slotted screwdriver firmly into the rectangular...

Page 24: ...transistor 6 Switching input floating 7 Transistor output 8 Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC 9 Simulation switch 1 simulation on 10 Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communicatio...

Page 25: ...PE 5 6 22 11 12 21 22 19 20 18 17 14 13 16 15 12 Fig 13 Electronics and connection compartment Ex d with instruments with intrinsically safe signal output 1 Voltage supply 2 Relay output 3 Signal inp...

Page 26: ...with instruments with intrinsically safe signal output 1 Terminals for intrinsically safe signal output FF bus 2 Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter 3 Terminals for...

Page 27: ...r communication MGC 9 Simulation switch 1 simulation on 10 Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC 3 5 6 7 8 2 1 Fig 16 Adjustment and connection compartment with non Ex instrument...

Page 28: ...x specific safety instructions These safety instructions are part of the scope of delivery and come with the Ex approved instruments 8 9 2 1 7 5 3 4 6 1 1 2 4 L N PE 5 6 22 11 12 21 22 19 20 18 17 14...

Page 29: ...it 4 Ground terminal If inductive loads or stronger currents are switched through the gold plating on the relay contact surface will be permanently damaged The contact is then no longer suitable for s...

Page 30: ...electronics you can choose any one of four different posi tions each displaced by 90 3 Press the display and adjustment module onto the electronics and turn it to the right until it snaps in 4 Screw h...

Page 31: ...ay and adjustment module The individual menu items are shown on the LC display You can find the function of the individual keys in the previous illustration When the and keys are pressed quickly the e...

Page 32: ...iagnosis Information for example of device status peak value simulation Additional adjustments Instrument unit reset date time copying function Info Instrument name hardware and software version date...

Page 33: ...settings influence the signal output of the sensor Enter in the menu window Max process value the max level full e g in m Enter in the menu window Min process value the min level empty e g in m In th...

Page 34: ...suring result of the sensor Possible external radiation sources can be for example a weld joint test on a neighbouring facility or other radiometric instruments An X ray alarm is triggered if the impu...

Page 35: ...gs In addition special parameters are reset to default values Order specific settings are deleted Peak values of measured value Resetting of the parameter adjust ments in the menu item Setup to the de...

Page 36: ...e 50 C Upper switching point Temperature 25 C Reference value Relay None Lock adjustment Released Address Summation Secondary free Display Language Selected language Displayed value Pulse rate Display...

Page 37: ...measured value display Diagnosis Information for example of device status peak value simulation Additional adjustments Instrument unit reset date time copying function Info Instrument name hardware a...

Page 38: ...ou can choose between the following applications Level Density Limit level X ray alarm or Real value correction The natural radiation on earth influences the accuracy of the meas urement With this men...

Page 39: ...Min process value the min density value for example in g cm3 This corresponds to an output current of 4 mA In this menu item you can enter the inside diameter of the tube or the radiated length L This...

Page 40: ...lue pair in the following procedure and carry out the linearization Due to the measuring principle there is no linear relationship between pulse rate and density Hence this adjustment i e linearizatio...

Page 41: ...oactive radiation dose actually reaching the sensor Enter now the corresponding density value g cm3 You thus assign a corresponding density to the actual count rate Note If possible take a product sam...

Page 42: ...arry out the linearization with only one point However you should enter further linearization points later if possible Show diagram This menu item is only available if a linearization was already carr...

Page 43: ...level changes occur The implementation of a real value corretion is only necessary if the requirements of the measurement loop have changed for example with abrasion in a tube If you know the density...

Page 44: ...sensor is locked unlocked permanently With locked instrument only the following adjustment functions are possible without entering a PIN Select menu items and show data Read data from the sensor into...

Page 45: ...process value or the output signal 6 4 3 Diagnostics In this menu item you can enquire the status of your sensor In normal operation the sensor displays the message OK In case of fault you will find...

Page 46: ...ntrol system Note To carry out a simulation with the display and adjustment module you have to switch on the simulation switch on the electronics module switch position 1 You can find the rotary switc...

Page 47: ...of the respec tive instrument Order specific settings remain but are not taken over into the current parameters Peak values of temperature Resetting of the measured min and max temperatures to the act...

Page 48: ...arried out to determine if the data fit the sensor If the data do not fit a fault signal is triggered When data are being written into the sensor the display shows which instrument type the data origi...

Page 49: ...nstrument unit reset date time copying function Info Instrument name hardware and software version date of manu facture instrument features Check if the correct language is already set for the display...

Page 50: ...ns Level Point level or Summation Secondary The natural radiation on earth influences the accuracy of the meas urement With this menu item the natural background radiation can be faded out For this pu...

Page 51: ...r the requested pulse rate manually or let the rate be determined by MINITRAC 31 Automatic determination of the pulse rate should be given preference The count rate is stated in ct s This is the numbe...

Page 52: ...until the MINITRAC 31 is covered You thus get the min pulse rate ct s for the covered adjustment Enter the requested pulse rate manually or let the rate be determined by MINITRAC 31 Automatic determi...

Page 53: ...min level is reached In the menu item Lock unlock adjustment you can protect the sen sor parameters against unauthorized or inadvertent modification The sensor is locked unlocked permanently With loc...

Page 54: ...If no language is preset you will be asked during setup With this parameter you can change the indication of the display You can choose if the display should show the actual pulse rate or the electro...

Page 55: ...al measurement In this menu item you can simulate measured values via the signal output This allows the signal path to be tested e g through down stream indicating instruments or the input card of the...

Page 56: ...justment like under Basic settings In addition special parameters are reset to default values Order specific settings are deleted Peak values of measured value Resetting of the parameter adjust ments...

Page 57: ...rom the sensor into the display and adjustment module Write parameter adjustment data from the display and adjustment module into the sensor The copied data are permanently saved in an EEPROM memory i...

Page 58: ...and the MINITRAC 31 operates as Slave First of all define the function of the Secondary instruments before you define the Primary instrument The Primary instrument can thus immediately recognize the c...

Page 59: ...re is described in the following Stick with the normal sequence of the menu items as closely as pos sible 6 6 1 Setup In this menu item you can adjust the MINITRAC 31 to the isotope installed in the s...

Page 60: ...Real value correction To correct a level measurement a real value correction can be carried out when a certain level is reached This is for example necessary in case of recurring buildup on the vesse...

Page 61: ...ument name hardware and software version date of manu facture instrument features Check if the correct language is already set for the display If not you can change the language in the menu item Displ...

Page 62: ...ions are possible without entering a PIN Select menu items and show data Read data from the sensor into the display and adjustment module Before you lock the sensor in unlocked condition you can modif...

Page 63: ...well as all available DTMs are compiled in a DTM Collec tion The DTMs can also be integrated into other frame applications according to FDT standard Note To ensure that all instrument functions are s...

Page 64: ...rd version In the full version there is also an extended print function for complete project documentation as well as a save function for measured value and echo curves In addition there is a tank cal...

Page 65: ...Software 8 2 Field Communicator 375 475 Device descriptions for the instrument are available as EDD for pa rameterisation with Field Communicator 375 or 475 Integrating the EDD into the Field Communic...

Page 66: ...ification Maintenance required and explained by pictographs 4 1 2 3 Fig 24 Pictographs of the status messages 1 Failure red 2 Out of specification yellow 3 Function check orange 4 Maintenance required...

Page 67: ...alue out of limits Process values are not within the adjust ed measuring range Repeat adjustment F034 EPROM hardware error Electronics defective Restart instrument Exchanging the electronics F035 EPRO...

Page 68: ...pant list on the multisensor communica tion bus Secondary instruments not found Secondary instrument with wrong ad dress Check Secondary instruments Check Secondary list in Primary instru ment Correct...

Page 69: ...ct instrument with isolating material against extreme temperatures Tab 6 Error codes and text messages information on causes as well as corrective measures The instrument has no status messages to the...

Page 70: ...Diagnosis Simulation If the instrument does not switch over send it in for repair Buildup on the inner wall of the vessel Remove buildup Check the Delta I value Improve the switching threshold carry...

Page 71: ...oftware Instrument Voltage supply Interface adapter VEGACONNECT PC with PACTware Current instrument software as file You can find the current instrument software as well as detailed information on the...

Page 72: ...one form per instrument Clean the instrument and pack it damage proof Attach the completed form and if need be also a safety data sheet outside on the packaging Please contact the agency serving you...

Page 73: ...y spe cialised recycling companies We use recyclable materials and have designed the electronics to be easily separable WEEE directive The instrument does not fall in the scope of the EU WEEE directiv...

Page 74: ...silicone Aluminium housing Inspection window in housing cover optional Polycarbonate or glass Ground terminal 316L Cable gland PA stainless steel brass Sealing cable gland NBR Blind plug cable gland...

Page 75: ...esolution digital 0 1 mm 0 004 in Output variable Density measurement Output Signal digital output signal Foundation Fieldbus protocol Physical layer according to IEC 61158 2 Damping 63 of the input v...

Page 76: ...gital 0 1 mm 0 004 in Output variable Real value correction Output Signal digital output signal Foundation Fieldbus protocol Physical layer according to IEC 61158 2 Damping 63 of the input variable 0...

Page 77: ...n repeatability 0 1 Deviation with bulk solids The values depend to a great extent on the application Binding specifications are thus not possible Deviation under EMC influence 1 Characteristics and p...

Page 78: ...ls Massive wire stranded wire 0 2 2 5 mm AWG 24 14 Stranded wire with end sleeve 0 2 1 5 mm AWG 24 16 Integrated clock Date format Day Month Year Time format 12 h 24 h Time zone factory setting CET Ma...

Page 79: ...Data DD Revision Rev_02 CFF File 020101 cff Device Revision 0201 ffo 0201 sym Cff Revision xx xx 01 Device software revision 1 7 0 ITK Interoperability Test Kit Number 6 0 1 Electricial Characteristi...

Page 80: ...DENSITY 15 Density with Temperature correction FF_VAPOR_DENSI TY_UNIT FF_VAPOR_DENSITY _UNIT 16 Selected unit code for FF_VAPOR_DENSITY FF_PROCESS_TEM PERATURE 17 Process temperature FF_PROCESS_TEM PE...

Page 81: ...I GAUGE_TEMPERA TURE 41 Electronics temperature DECAY_COMPENSA TION_FACTOR 42 Factor for the decay compensation PMT_VOLTAGE_CALI BRATION 43 Photomultiplier voltage on delivery CORRELATION_CO EFF 44 C...

Page 82: ...sducer block is in mode Out of Service Channel is not assigned to an AIFB Channel is not available in running application 0x20 Bad Transducer in MAN Transducer block is in mode Manual 0x44 Uncertain L...

Page 83: ...ndardization 73 FAILURE 16 Excessive radiation 123 124 FAILURE 15 Input out of bounds 13 OUT_OF_SPEC 14 Error while signal processing 68 FAILURE 13 Undefined 13 12 Undefined 12 11 Undefined 11 10 Unde...

Page 84: ...11203 Aluminium and stainless steel housing 242 5 mm 9 55 54 5 mm 2 15 9 mm 0 35 9 mm 0 35 175 mm 6 89 90 mm 3 54 100 mm 3 94 143 5 mm 5 65 169 mm 6 65 116 5 mm 4 59 119 mm 4 69 M20x1 5 NPT Fig 25 Alu...

Page 85: ...85 11 Supplement MINITRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 41782 EN 211203 MINITRAC 31 57 mm 2 24 242 5 mm 9 55 Fig 26 MINITRAC 31 L Measuring range...

Page 86: ...onen unter www vega com Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement prot g es par des droits de propri t intellec tuelle Pour plus d informations on pourra se r f rer au site www vega com VEGA lineas...

Page 87: ...d value 45 54 E EDD Enhanced Device Description 65 F Fault rectification 69 FF parameter 80 Functional principle 9 G Gamma modulator 11 H Handling permit 12 Heat 20 I Inner diameter 39 Installation po...

Page 88: ...88 INDEX MINITRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 41782 EN 211203 Type label 7 U Unit 50 Units 33 38 V Voltage supply 21 78 W Water cooling 20 X X ray alarm 34 58...

Page 89: ...89 Notes MINITRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 41782 EN 211203...

Page 90: ...90 Notes MINITRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 41782 EN 211203...

Page 91: ...91 Notes MINITRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus 41782 EN 211203...

Page 92: ...ing scope of delivery application practical use and operat ing conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information available at the time of printing Subject to change withou...

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