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BA01136F/97/EN/07.20 

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Solimotion FTR20

Flow indicator for bulk solids

Summary of Contents for Solimotion FTR20

Page 1: ...BA01136F 97 EN 07 20 71467968 Products Solutions Services Operating Instructions Solimotion FTR20 Flow indicator for bulk solids ...

Page 2: ...ges in the mass flow can be analyzed by the optional 4 20 mA current output Device properties Detection range up to 20 m depending on the bulk solids Process temperatures up to 70 C 158 F or 450 C 842 F with optional adapter for temperature reduction Process pressure up to 680 kPa 6 8 bar absolute or 2 MPa 20 bar absolute with optional high pressure adapter For use in hazardous areas dust and gas ...

Page 3: ...g 12 5 Installation 13 5 1 Installation requirements 13 5 2 Installing the FTR20 14 5 3 Post installation check 16 6 Electrical connection 17 6 1 Connection requirements 17 6 2 Potential equalization 18 6 3 Connecting the device 18 6 4 Post connection check 25 7 Operability 26 7 1 Overview 26 7 2 Structure and function of the operating menu 27 8 Commissioning 28 8 1 Installation and function check...

Page 4: ...auser 11 Repair 49 11 1 General notes 49 11 2 Spare parts 50 11 3 Return 52 11 4 Disposal 52 12 Accessories 54 13 Technical specifications 55 14 Appendix 56 14 1 Settings of the Solimotion FTR20 56 14 2 Overview of the device functions 57 Index 59 ...

Page 5: ...Failure to avoid this situation can result in serious or fatal injury This note contains information on procedures and other facts that do not entail a risk of personal injury 1 2 2 Electrical symbols Direct current Alternating current Protective earth connection A terminal which has to be grounded before other connections can be established 1 2 3 Tool symbols Flat blade screwdriver Phillips head ...

Page 6: ...minimum or absent bulk flow Maximum bulk flow Indicates a maximum bulk flow 1 2 6 Symbols in graphics A B C View 1 2 3 Item number Hazardous area Safe area non hazardous area 1 3 Documentation The document types listed are available In the Download area of the Endress Hauser website www endress com Downloads 1 3 1 Standard documentation Document Purpose and content of the document Technical inform...

Page 7: ...ce when it is delivered These safety instructions are an integral part of the operating instructions Feature 010 Approval Safety instructions BA ATEX II 1 2D Ex ta tb IIIC T102 C Da Db IP66 ATEX II 2D Ex tb IIIC T102 C Db IP66 XA00524F 97 A3 CB CSA C US Class II Div 1 Group E G XA01245F 97 EN IA IECEx Ex ta tb IIIC T102 C Da Db IP66 IECEx Ex tb IIIC T102 C Db IP66 XA00544F 97 EN ...

Page 8: ...e described in these Instructions is intended only for movement detection of bulk products and the detection of changes of a mass flow Depending on the version ordered the device can also measure potentially explosive flammable poisonous and oxidizing fluids To ensure that the device remains in proper condition for the operation time Use the device only for fluids against which the process wetted ...

Page 9: ...e g explosion protection Check the nameplate to verify whether the ordered device can be used as intended in the hazardous area Observe the specifications in the separate supplementary documentation which is an integral part of these operating instructions 2 5 Product safety This state of the art device has been tested to make sure that it is designed and manufactured in accordance with good engin...

Page 10: ...nd the electrical connection A B C 1 Product versions Versions Examples A B C Housing F16 Polyester F15 Stainless steel F34 Aluminium Electrical connection M20 gland plastic Connector M12 Binder series 713 763 NPT thread metal Process connection G 1 thread R 1 thread 1 NPT thread Details about the available device variants can be viewed in the product configurator on the Endress Hauser homepage ww...

Page 11: ... is not satisfied Contact your Endress Hauser sales center 4 2 Product identification You can identify your device in the following ways Using the nameplate specifications Using the order code with a breakdown of the device features on the delivery note Entering the serial numbers from the nameplates in W M Device Viewer www endress com deviceviewer All information about the device will be display...

Page 12: ...nstructions for the device 8 Date of manufacture Year Month 9 CE mark 10 Input and output parameters 4 4 Storage and transportation Please note the following points Store in the original packaging to ensure protection from shock The permitted storage temperature is 40 to 80 C 40 to 176 F storage at the temperature limits is only permitted for a limited time maximum 48 hours 4 5 Disposal of packagi...

Page 13: ...ainer couplings or nozzles For devices intended for use in hazardous areas please read the information and comply with the instructions in the Ex documentation XA For optimal orientation after installation in the process the electronics housing can be rotated as desired by 360 α α 3 Installation position Any orientation is possible for the FTR20 flow indicator for bulk solids However a small angle...

Page 14: ...ring structure Accessory mounted For devices intended for use in hazardous areas please read the information and comply with the instructions in the Ex documentation XA 5 2 Installing the FTR20 5 2 1 Direct mounting with threaded connection The simplest mounting method is by screwing into the process wall To do this a corresponding internal thread Rp 1 1 NPT or G 1 must be available in the process...

Page 15: ...rocess seal over the process connection and screw the non self sealing connection thread G 1 into the existing screw in thread 55 mm AF Tighten the lock nut on the connection thread 55 mm AF Align the housing of the electronics Fix the housing in place 2 mm If the process connection is not screwed far enough into the process wall there is a risk that material will accumulate in front of the FTR20 ...

Page 16: ...e of available accessories 54 For more information on the various installation options TI00447F 97 EN 5 3 Post installation check Is the device undamaged visual inspection Does the device conform to the measuring point specifications For example Process temperature Process pressure Ambient temperature Are the measuring point identification and labeling correct visual inspection Is the device adequ...

Page 17: ...ng sealing plugs the plastic transport sealing plug does not meet this requirement and must therefore be replaced during installation For devices intended for use in hazardous areas please read the information and comply with the instructions in the Ex documentation XA 6 1 1 Required tools Connection Tool Terminals and screwed contact of the optional M12 plug connector Binder series 713 763 0 6 x ...

Page 18: ...tential equalization The potential equalization must be connected to the external ground terminal on the FTR20 For optimal electromagnetic compatibility the potential equalization line should be as short as possible The recommended cable cross section is 2 5 to 4 mm2 The potential equalization for the FTR20 must be integrated into the existing potential equalization on site 6 3 Connecting the devi...

Page 19: ...with terminals and cable glands Insert cable into cable gland tighten cap nut until the rubber seal is touched all around and then tighten cap nut with by turn Connect the protective ground Connect the power supply and signal output Procedure of connection with connectors Connect the protective ground Connect the connectors and fix them For the electrical connection with connectors there are suita...

Page 20: ...connector type HAN8D Procedure of connection Insert cable into cable gland tighten the cap nut torque of up to 10 Nm Connect the protective ground Connect the power supply and signal output Procedure of connection with connectors Connect the protective ground Connect the connectors and fix them For the electrical connection with connectors there are suitable mating connectors available for orderin...

Page 21: ...edure of connection Insert cable into cable gland tighten the cap nut torque of up to 10 Nm Connect the protective ground Connect the power supply and signal output Procedure of connection with connectors Connect the protective ground Connect the connectors and fix them For the electrical connection with connectors there are suitable mating connectors available for order according to the product c...

Page 22: ...on selected a power supply with the following values can be connected to the FTR20 85 to 253 V 50 60 Hz 20 to 60 V or 20 to 30 V 50 60 Hz Electrical connection Power supply Connection terminals Terminal 1 2 M12 connector Binder series 713 763 Connector 1 contact 1 2 Harting connector type HAN8D Connector 1 contact 1 2 The polarity of the supply voltage can be set as required The electrical connect...

Page 23: ...4 3 4 5 A B C 11 Signal output connection connector 2 A Terminal assignment signal output B Pin assignment signal output connector 1 Binder C Pin assignment signal output connector 1 Harting 6 3 5 1 Signal outputs 3 NO 4 CC 5 NC 3 4 A 3 4 A B C 12 Signal outputs A Relay B Solid state relay C Current ...

Page 24: ...ing frequency please use the solid state relay When using the Harting connector type HAN8D the maximum switching voltage is 120 V or 50 V 6 3 5 2 Solid state relay The following characteristic data apply for the solid state relay signal output switching contact of a semiconductor relay Switching capacity 30 V 0 4 A or 40 V 0 4 A Switching frequency max 2 Hz Electrical connection Solid state relay ...

Page 25: ...les have adequate strain relief Are all cable glands or connectors installed firmly tightened and correctly sealed Does the supply voltage match the specifications on the nameplate Is the terminal assignment correct If power supply is switched on Is the device operational at least the green LED illuminated Is the housing cover installed and firmly tightened For Ex version only Is the lid safeguard...

Page 26: ...and operation elements 1 Display Signal strength in normal mode Function number and function value in configuration mode 2 Switch output LED yellow relay and solid state relay 3 Operating button for increase or toggle 4 Operating button for decrease or toggle 5 Function selection switch 6 Ready LED green The device is in operating mode in encoding switch position 0 only All other positions are for...

Page 27: ... function for two seconds Example function 3 Setting the selected function Example Function 3 manual calibration for moving bulk solids You can use the two operating buttons and to increase or decrease the sensitivity or The configured value is stored as soon as the function is switched The value can be displayed again at any time by selecting the corresponding parameter configuration function and...

Page 28: ...nction 1 29 sufficient for most applications Additional calibration functions required for specific applications only Manual calibration for moving bulk solids Function 3 29 ideally after the automatic calibration Configuring detection range and gain Function B and C 31 fine adjustment ideally after an automatic and or manual calibration Calibration in the process for unmoving bulk solids Automati...

Page 29: ...l manual calibration with movement of bulk solids Function 3 Using the manual calibration which is ideally carried out after the automatic calibration the Solimotion can be adapted to the application manually if necessary Move the encoding switch to position 3 Display of the function number After 2 seconds Display of the current signal strength example Press the or key on the device to achieve an ...

Page 30: ...c calibration is carried out Display of the signal strength with no movement of bulk solids or minimum solid flow Move the encoding switch to the initial position 0 Display of the current signal strength Optional Additional manual calibration with no movement of bulk solids or minimum solid flow function 4 Using the manual calibration which is ideally carried out after the automatic calibration th...

Page 31: ...limotion FTR20 detects the movement of a wide variety of bulk solids The total detection range 0 to 100 minimum to maximum possible signal strength is designed to be correspondingly wide This way even products with bad reflection properties small signal strengths such as rigid polystyrene foam can be detected Since the signal strengths with most applications do not cover the entire detection range...

Page 32: ...ain function B in the range from 1 to a maximum of 10 LEDs corresponds to the maximum possible detection range 0 B 100 10 A 0 C LED 1 10 C L E D 1 17 Detection range depending on gain A Illuminated LEDs of the signal strength display B Total available detection range C Setting in function C The detection range is configured as follows Move the encoding switch to position C Display of the function ...

Page 33: ...e selected If the difference between maximum and minimum signal strength in the process is small fluctuations in the solid flow a smaller detection range should be selected Adjust the detection range and gain until the display of the signal strength has reliably exceeded undershot the upper and lower switch point 31 switch output or the desired output signal has been output output current 8 3 3 2 ...

Page 34: ...minated LEDs of the signal strength display B Total available detection range C Setting in function B The gain is configured as follows Move the encoding switch to position B Display of the function number After 2 seconds Display of the configured gain example Press the or key on the device to increase or decrease the gain depending on the detection range see the following table Display of the cha...

Page 35: ...liably exceeded undershot the upper and lower switch point 31 switch output or the desired output signal has been output output current Overview of the dependency between detection range and gain Detection range Maximum gain For the calibration it is advisable first to carry out the automatic calibration in function 1 or 2 in order to start with meaningful values The adjustable gain depends on the...

Page 36: ... setting of the Solimotion FTR20 47 Gain function B Detection range function C Signal strength display in this particular example with the default settings maximum loading current output 15 2 mA minimum loading current output 8 8 mA no loading current output 5 6 mA A calibration of the switch output and the current output is explained on the following pages based on the bulk solids detection on a ...

Page 37: ... available detection range c Signal strength when belt is empty d Signal strength when belt loading is minimum e Signal strength when belt loading is maximum The calibration is carried out as follows Increasing the gain function B by 2 LEDs to 7 shifting the detection range in the direction of smaller signal strengths Display of the maximum belt loading dashed curve now with 10 LEDs The minimum lo...

Page 38: ...brate current output For example the Solimotion FTR20 with current output should be calibrated such that the irregular loading height of the conveyor belt can be detected The movement of the empty belt must not be detected 0 c d e 100 10 8 6 4 2 0 a A B C b 22 Calibrating current output A Default setting B Gain increased by 2 LEDs C New setting a Illuminated LEDs of the signal strength display b T...

Page 39: ...nd not required in most cases it may make sense to use them only for special adaptations to the application and or to the downstream analysis process control system Hysteresis function 5 Adjusting of a switching hysteresis only for signal output relay or solid state relay 39 Limit signal function function 6 Adjusting of the switching characteristics only for signal output relay or solid state rela...

Page 40: ...ial position 0 Display of the current signal strength A larger hysteresis can also be used to prevent the output from continuously switching with a fluctuating signal strength If for example the signal strength continuously fluctuates between the third and eighth LED the factory default hysteresis of an LED would lead to the switch output continuously switching when the fourth LED is undershot Thi...

Page 41: ... number After 2 seconds Display of the configured limit signal function example Press the or key on the device in order to change between the two possible limit signal functions Display of the changed limit signal function example Move the encoding switch to the initial position 0 Display of the current signal strength Output Rest position Setting Exceeding of switch point LED 5 Undershooting hyst...

Page 42: ...delay can be configured for the switch output This can be used for example to stabilize the switch output when the signal strength fluctuates greatly so that the relay does not switch until the switch point has been exceeded or undershot for a corresponding time As long as the times in which no bulk solids are detected on the belt or are smaller than the switch off delays the switch output remains...

Page 43: ... t S and t T are configured as follows Move the encoding switch to position 7 switch on delay t S or position 8 switch off delay t T Display of the function number switch off delay example After 2 seconds Display of the configured delay time example switch off delay off Press the or key on the device to configure the delay time Display of the changed delay time example switch off delay 300 ms Move...

Page 44: ...8 4 4 Damping function A For unstable process conditions the display of the signal strength can be stabilized by a configurable damping averaging of the output signal takes place here over the set time 27 Example heavy fluctuating material on conveyor belt Changing conveyor loads can lead to unstable signal strengths these are stabilized using a configured damping averaging over the set time Setti...

Page 45: ...nfigure a switch on and or off delay 42 The switch on and or off delay and damping can be combined which causes the detection to be significantly slower 8 5 Resetting to factory defaults function F You can reset the Solimotion FTR20 to its factory defaults with this function as follows Move the encoding switch to position F Display of the function number All LEDs go out after 2 seconds Press the a...

Page 46: ...r a data logger The simulation is carried out as follows function 6 standard setting Move the encoding switch to position 9 Display of the function number After 2 seconds Display of the simulated signal strength signal strength 0 LEDs switch output not switched current output 4 mA Press the or key on the device to configure the desired signal strength Display of the changed simulated signal streng...

Page 47: ...lk solids that move are not detected Incorrect settings Check settings 28 Incorrect installation Check installation 14 Beam path soiled Check beam path and clean where necessary Signal despite unmoving bulk solids FTR20 is configured too sensitively movements in the area surrounding the measuring point are de tected Check settings 28 Signal strength fluctuates heavily Unstable application reflecti...

Page 48: ... PTFE or ceramic disk at the process connection Sight glass fitting or technical special product solutions with PTFE or ceramic disk optional accessories Materials the customer uses in the process that allow media to pass through 10 2 Endress Hauser services Endress Hauser offers a variety of services for maintenance like on site inspection including maintenance or device testing Contact your Endr...

Page 49: ...r spare parts may be used When ordering spare parts please note the device designation on the nameplate Parts may only be replaced with the same parts Carry out repairs according to the instructions Following a repair the individual testing prescribed for the device must be carried out A certified device may be converted to another certified version by Endress Hauser Service only All repairs and m...

Page 50: ...on of the electronics Selection of an incorrect signal output can lead to the downstream machine getting damaged 11 2 1 Available electronics 71125444 71324391 71324394 71125445 71324392 71324418 71125447 71324420 71125449 71324423 71125450 71324425 71125451 71324426 FTR20 AA1A F15 F16 Datecode up to 04 2016 FTR20 AA1A F15 F16 Datecode from 05 2016 FTR20 AA1A F34 FTR20 AA1E F15 F16 Datecode up to ...

Page 51: ...1324468 71125459 71324466 71324470 71125460 71324471 71125461 71324473 71125462 71324476 71125463 71324477 FTR20 IA1A F15 F16 Datecode up to 04 2016 FTR20 IA1A F15 F16 Datecode from 05 2016 FTR20 IA1A F34 FTR20 IA1E F15 F16 Datecode up to 04 2016 FTR20 IA1E F15 F16 Datecode from 05 2016 FTR20 IA1E F34 FTR20 IA2A F15 F16 FTR20 IA2A F34 FTR20 IA2E F15 F16 FTR20 IA2E F34 FTR20 IA3A F15 F16 FTR20 IA3A...

Page 52: ... of the Declaration of Contamination TI00447F 97 EN 11 4 Disposal If required by the Directive 2012 19 EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE our products are marked with the depicted symbol in order to minimize the disposal of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste Such products may not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste and can be returned to Endress Hauser for disposal at condit...

Page 53: ...FTR20 Repair Endress Hauser 53 Observe the following when disposing of the device Comply with the applicable national regulations Ensure proper separation by substance types and recycling of the device components ...

Page 54: ... to DN 100 Tmax 200 C Pmax 2 5 MPa 25 bar 316Ti High temperature adapter R 1 Rp 1 55 mm AF 316Ti also suitable for devices with thread ISO 228 G 1 1 NPT 55 mm AF 316Ti Optionally available with inspection certificate in accordance with EN 10204 3 1 Extension For high temperature adapters and other accessories 225 to 525 mm 8 86 to 20 67 in R 1 Rp 1 also suitable for devices with thread ISO 228 G 1...

Page 55: ... 2 4 W 20 60 V or 4 VA 20 30 V 50 60 Hz Environment Ambient temperature 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F Ambient pressure 80 to 110 kPa 0 8 to 1 1 bar absolute Degree of protection IP66 IP20 if the housing is open Process Process temperature 40 to 70 C 40 to 158 F 40 to 450 C 40 to 842 F with optional high temperature adapter Process pressure 50 to 680 kPa 0 5 to 6 8 bar absolute 80 to 510 kPa 0 8 to 5 1 ba...

Page 56: ... Instrument number Function meaning Value range Setting 5 Hysteresis Minimum Maximum 6 Limit signal function Min Max safety relay output only Relay switches for moving bulk solids or Relay switches for non moving bulk solids 7 Switching delay response delay off 100 ms 200 300 500 ms 1 2 3 5 10 s 20 s 8 Switching delay drop out delay A Damping B Gain Minimum Maximum C Detection range Minimum Maximu...

Page 57: ...ith movement of bulk solids 2 Automatic configuration with no movement of bulk solids 3 Manual configuration with movement of bulk solids 4 Manual configuration with no movement of bulk solids 5 Hysteresis 6 Limit signal function 7 Switch on delay 8 Switch off delay 9 Simulation A Damping B Gain C Detection range D has no function E has no function F Reset to factory settings ...

Page 58: ...Solimotion FTR20 58 Endress Hauser ...

Page 59: ...xample Calibrate switch output 37 Example of bulk solids detection on a conveyor belt 36 G Gain 31 H Hysteresis 39 I Installation 13 Installation with accessories 16 L Limit signal function 40 M Maintenance 48 N Nameplate 12 O Operability 26 Operating menu 27 Overview of the device functions 57 P Potential equalization 18 Power supply 22 55 Process pressure 55 Process temperature 55 Product descri...

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