XPS/XCT Series Transducers
Technology based. Customer driven.
August 1998
Instruction Manual
PL-521
33455210
Rev 1.2
Страница 1: ...XPS XCT Series Transducers Technology based Customer driven August 1998 Instruction Manual PL 521 33455210 Rev 1 2 ...
Страница 2: ...ude ultrasonic and capacitance level measurement in line weighing of dry bulk solids and motion sensing Milltronics is established world wide through associate offices and representatives Our network is continually being refined to provide our customers with first rate sales information engineering assistance and after sales support For more details on our products and service please contact us an...
Страница 3: ...y perpendicular from the transducer face in a line referred to as the axis of transmission Where power is reduced by half 3 dB a conical boundary defining the sound beam centered about the axis of transmission is established The diametric measurement of the cone in degrees defines the beam angle Impedance matching techniques are used to optimize the transfer of power from the transducer into air a...
Страница 4: ...length EMC performance available upon request Kynar is registered trade mark of ELF Atochem 1998 11 17 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 3 4 567 86 4 567 86 4 567 86 0 9 58 5 8 9 0 9 9 0 58 5 8 0 A 6B1 C 0 A 6B1 C 8 C A D 8 00 8 00 E F F 8 0 00 1 EE 18 8 1 5 G 1 0 00 CE CSA FM SIRA CENELEC PL 521 4 ...
Страница 5: ... instructions Model Dimension XPS 10 XPS 15 XPS 30 XPS 40 XCT 8 XCT 12 A 86 mm 3 4 119 mm 4 7 173 mm 6 8 206 mm 8 1 86 mm 3 4 119 mm 4 7 B 122 mm 4 8 132 mm 5 2 198 mm 7 8 229 mm 9 0 122 mm 4 8 132 mm 5 2 C to suit ANSI DIN and JIS standards D 128 mm 5 0 138 mm 5 4 204 mm 8 0 235 mm 9 2 128 mm 5 0 138 mm 5 4 E 124 mm 4 9 158 mm 6 2 n a n a n a n a F 152 mm 6 0 198 mm 7 8 n a n a n a n a nominal PL...
Страница 6: ...ndicular to the liquid surface On solids applications a Milltronics Easy Aimer should be used to facilitate aiming of the transducer Do not overtighten mounting Hand tightening of the mounting hardware is sufficient Secure installation by connecting a safety chain from the transducer to a structural member Consider the optional temperature sensor when mounting the transducer MOUNTING SOLIDS APPLIC...
Страница 7: ...duit steel channel coupling safety chain submergence shield Flexible conduit mounted transducer should not be subjected to wind vibration or jarring Submersible transducer used in applications where flooding is possible Plywood mounting provides excellent isolation but must be rigid enough to avoid flexing if subjected to loading PL 521 7 ...
Страница 8: ... only factory flanged transducer bolt gasket nut coupling Customer flanged standpipe If a metal flange must be welded to pipe refer to Liquid Applications Standpipes Flanged Flange gasket and hardware supplied by customer Refer to Liquid Applications Standpipes coupling Blind Flange PL 521 8 ...
Страница 9: ...Wire Extension Coaxial Extension blk wht drain shield Milltronics transceiver typical blk drain shield wht extend cable using 18 AWG shielded twisted pair extend cable using RG 62 A U coax for optimum noise immunity junction box PL 521 9 ...
Страница 10: ...governing regulations Do not route cable openly For optimum isolation against electrical noise run cable separately in a grounded metal conduit Seal all thread connections to prevent ingress of moisture Do not run cable near high voltage or current runs contactors and SCR control drives 97 03 20 PL 521 10 ...
Страница 11: ...ance LIQUID APPLICATIONS STILLING WELL OCM blind flange air vent TS 3 transducer standpipe bracing standpipe inlet stilling well primary element stilling well inlet Refer to Liquid Applications Standpipes the use of a TS 3 temperature sensor provides better temperature tracking in applications where the temperature can change quickly PL 521 11 ...
Страница 12: ...s as a bell to create an air pocket in front of the transducer face The associated transceiver interprets this as a flooding condition and reacts accordingly Refer to transceiver manual for programming requirements transducer submergence shield air pocket refer to associated instruction manual for assembly details on applicable models PL 521 12 ...
Страница 13: ...l in applications opening into a vessel or larger area Otherwise additional blanking will be required to compensate for the interference zone created by the opening flanged transducer vessel no additional blanking required no intersection vessel nipple welded into blind flange transducer sound beam intersects no vessel no additional blanking required near blanking extension of 150 mm 6 past end of...
Страница 14: ... Applications Standpipes 3 Echo has missed improperly leveled transducer 4 When performing an empty or full calibration the tank must contain its normal vapour and be at its normal temperature tank manufacturer s empty level discharge Empty level for alternate location Below this level echo would reflect away from the transducer may require target to obtain empty reading rise span corresponds to t...
Страница 15: ...LIQUID APPLICATIONS WATER WASTEWATER DIFFERENTIAL LEVEL PUMP CONTROL SEWAGE LIFT PL 521 15 ...
Страница 16: ...nd aimed at discharge in order to read bin when empty 2 Avoid intersecting bin wall seams structural members and wall irregularities Otherwise 5 On dual discharge bins aim each transducer at the discharge point 4 On fluid like solids aim transducer perpendicular to material surface Easy Aimer bin wall seams filling profile emptying profile transducer minimal angle of repose discharge 1 2 3 4 5 PL ...
Страница 17: ...tors are in use use the Agitator Discrimination parameter on transceivers where available 3 Transducer should be aimed away from wall projections DRYER WOOD CHIPS 1 Transducer should be mounted perpendicular to slope of wood chips agitator infeed infeed drag conveyor typical low level typical high level PL 521 17 ...
