BE 58-602 Pulsar
®
Model R96 Radar Transmitter
1.0 QuickStart Installation
1.1 Getting Started..........................................................5
1.1.1 Equipment and Tools .....................................5
1.1.2 Configuration Information.............................6
1.2 QuickStart Mounting................................................7
1.2.1 Antenna .........................................................7
1.2.2 Transmitter.....................................................7
1.3 QuickStart Wiring ....................................................8
1.4 QuickStart Configuration .........................................8
1.4.1 QuickStart Menu Options ...........................10
1.4.1.1 QuickStart Numerical Data Entry...........11
2.0 Complete Installation
2.1 Unpacking ..............................................................12
2.2 Electronic Discharge (ESD) Handling Procedure....12
2.3 Before You Begin.....................................................13
2.3.1 Site Preparation ............................................13
2.3.2 Equipment and Tools ...................................13
2.3.3 Operational Considerations..........................13
2.3.3.1 Maximum Distance...............................14
2.3.3.2 Minimum Distance...............................14
2.3.3.3 Problematic Applications;
GWR Alternative ..................................14
2.4 Mounting................................................................15
2.4.1 Installing the Antenna ..................................15
2.4.1.1 Location................................................15
2.4.1.2 Beam Angle...........................................15
2.4.1.3 Obstructions .........................................16
2.4.1.4 Nozzles..................................................16
2.4.1.5 Standpipes and Stillwells .......................17
2.4.2 Installing the Transmitter .............................17
2.4.2.1 Orientation ...........................................17
2.4.2.2 Initial Installation..................................18
2.4.2.3 Low Echo Margin .................................18
2.5 Wiring ....................................................................19
2.5.1 General Purpose or Non-Incendive ..............19
2.5.2 Intrinsically Safe ...........................................20
2.5.3 Explosion Proof............................................20
2.6 Configuring the Transmitter....................................21
2.6.1 Bench Configuration....................................21
2.6.2 Menu Traversal and Data Entry....................22
2.6.2.1 Navigating the Menu ............................22
2.6.2.2 Data Selection.......................................22
2.6.2.3 Entering Numeric Data Using
Digit Entry ...........................................23
2.6.2.4 Entering Numeric Data Using
Increment/Decrement ...........................23
2.6.2.5 Entering Character Data .......................24
2.6.3 Password Protection .....................................24
2.6.4 Menu: Step-By-Step Procedure.....................25
2.6.5 Configuration Menu: Device Setup..............28
2.7 Configuration Using HART
®
..................................33
2.7.1 Connections .................................................33
2.7.2 Display Menu...............................................33
2.7.3 HART Revision Table ..................................33
2.7.3.1 Model R96............................................33
2.7.4 HART Menu................................................34
3.0 Reference Information
3.1 Description .............................................................36
3.2 Theory of Operation...............................................36
3.2.1 Pulse Burst Radar .........................................36
3.2.2 Equivalent Time Sampling ...........................37
3.3 Configuration Information .....................................37
3.3.1 Bottom Blocking Distance Description ........37
3.3.2 Echo Rejection .............................................39
3.3.3 Volumetric Capability ..................................39
3.3.3.1 Configuration Using Built-in
Vessel Types...........................................39
3.3.3.2 Configuration Using Custom Table ......41
3.3.4 Reset Function ...............................................41
3.4 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics ............................42
3.4.1 Diagnostics (Namur NE 107) ......................42
3.4.2 Diagnostic Indication Simulation.................44
3.4.3 Diagnostic Help ...........................................44
3.4.4 Diagnostic Indicator Table ...........................46
3.4.5 Additional Diagnostic/Trouble
Shooting Capabilities ...................................48
3.4.5.1 Echo History Setup...............................48
3.4.5.2 Event History........................................48
3.4.5.3 Context-sensitive Help ..........................48
3.4.5.2 Trend Data............................................48
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Pulsar
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Model R96
Pulse Burst Radar Level Transmitter
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