Ametek Drexelbrook Impulse T Series User manual

A Leader in
Level Measurement
Installation and
Operating Instructions
Impulse® Series
2-Wire Guided Wave Radar
Level Measurement System with
TXXXX Series Electronics and
GWXX Series Guided Wave Sensors
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E-mail: drexelbr[email protected]
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© Copyright AMETEK Drexelbrook

TXXXX-LM
Issue #10
Impulse® Series 2-Wire
Guided Wave Radar (TDR)
Level Measurement System with
TXXXX Series Electronics and GWXX Series

Contents

Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction..................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Overview ................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Sensor System Selection Guide.......................................................................................... 2
1.3 System Specifications ........................................................................................................ 3
1.3 System Specifications (Continued) ..................................................................................... 4
1.4 Models Available - Electronics ............................................................................................ 5
Section 2: Installation .................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Unpacking ......................................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Mounting the System ........................................................................................................ 11
2.3 Wiring the Signal Converter............................................................................................... 11
2.4 Installation Examples......................................................................................................... 12
2.5 Wiring the Transmitter........................................................................................................ 16
Section 3: 4-20 mA HART® Unit Configuration ........................................................................... 21
3.1 Display / Keypad Operation............................................................................................... 21
3.2 Display / Keypad Menu ..................................................................................................... 22
3.4 Configuration and Calibration With HRTWin™.................................................................. 30
3.5 Installing The RS232 Modem ............................................................................................ 31
3.6 Installing The USB Modem................................................................................................ 32
3.7 HRTWin™ Software........................................................................................................... 33
Section 4: Modbus Unit.................................................................................................................. 51
4.1 Description ........................................................................................................................ 51
4.2 Wiring for RS485................................................................................................................ 51
4.3 Display / Keypad Operation............................................................................................... 52
4.4 Display / Keypad Menu ..................................................................................................... 53
4.7 Data Points ........................................................................................................................ 63
4.8 Byte Ordering .................................................................................................................... 64
4.9 Enron Modbus ................................................................................................................... 64
4.10 Holding and input registers ............................................................................................... 65
4.11 Maximum registers ............................................................................................................ 65
4.12 Examples of Accessing Data in the Impulse ..................................................................... 65
4.13 Modbus Map ..................................................................................................................... 66
4.14 Integer (16 bit Signed) formats .......................................................................................... 67
4.16 Floating Point, 32 bit, 16 bits of data per register ............................................................. 69
Section 5: Supplementary Installation & Operating Instructions............................................... 73
5.1 General safety information................................................................................................. 73
5.2 Mechanical Installation ...................................................................................................... 75
5.3 Electrical connection ......................................................................................................... 79
5.4 The Terminal Compartment Cover..................................................................................... 79
5.5 Commissioning.................................................................................................................. 79
5.6 Service and maintenance .................................................................................................. 79
Section 6: Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 80
6.1 Diagnostic Messages ........................................................................................................ 81
6.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................ 81
6.3 Troubleshooting the Loop Connections. ........................................................................... 82
6.4 Telephone Assistance........................................................................................................ 84
6.5 Equipment Return / Warranty ............................................................................................ 84
6.6 Field Service ...................................................................................................................... 85
6.7 Equipment Return (Continued) .......................................................................................... 95
Section 7: Control Drawings.......................................................................................................... 86
7.1 FM / FMC Control Drawings.............................................................................................. 86
7.2 ATEX Control Drawings...................................................................................................... 89

Section 1

Introduction
1
Section 1
Section 1: Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
The 2-Wire Impulse® TDR Level Measurement System (LMS)
The Impulse Level Measurement System is designed to measure the
distance, level and volume of liquids and slurries. It can be operated on
storage and process vessels.
The Impulse LMS is comprised of:
• The 2-wire electronic signal converter or Modbus digital output module
• The sensor system
The signal converter can be removed from the sensor system under
process conditions, without loss of pressure or exposure to the process
material.
Impulse TDR Technology:
In Time Domain Reectometry (TDR) a high frequency pulse is generated
and transmitted along the sensor. Discontinuities caused by changes in the
electrical properties of the medium through which the pulse is travelling
or tank structures within the pulse area will produce reections which
are detected by the electronics. The time between the pulse transmission
and reection detection times the velocity of the pulse divided by 2 will
equal the distance to the product surface [d = (t2-t1)v/2].
Impulse TDR Technology:
Coaxial
7/8” (22 mm)
OD
Single rod/cable
12” min.
(305 mm)
4” min.
(100 mm)
2” min.
(51 mm)
ground rod
(welded to mounting)
Dual rod/cable
Figure 1 Sensor pulse width

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1.2 Sensor System Selection Guide
Single Flexible Cable & Single Rigid Rod Sensors:
Intended for use with liquids and slurries applications that meet the
following criteria:
• Dielectric constant: K > 1.9 - 10. When sensor is mounted within 3"-6"
(75-150mm) of ground reference. No mounting restrictions on K > 10.
• No physical obstructions within the electromagnetic pulse diameter of
12 inches (305 mm) from sensing element.
• Mounting nozzle ratio (height vs. diameter): 1:1
• For mounting nozzles greater than 1:1, a wave guide nozzel elimination
will be required.
• Measurement lengths limited to 50ft or less.
Twin Flexible Cable & Twin Rigid Rod Sensors:
Intended for use with liquids that do not bridge between the twin elements
to help avoid false reections from internal obstructions that may be near
the sensor and/or in stilling wells that meet the following criteria:
• Dielectric constant: K > 1.9
• No physical obstructions within the pulse diameter of 4 inches (100 mm) from
the sensing element
• Mounting nozzle ratio (height vs. diameter): 1:1
• Measurement lengths limited to 50ft or less
Rigid Coaxial Sensors:
Intended for use with non-coating, low viscosity liquids, and where the
mounting nozzles are in excess of a 1:1 ratio and meets the following
criteria:
• Dielectric constant: K > 1.4
• Internal obstructions close to, or touching the coaxial sensor
• Mounting nozzle ratio (height vs. diameter): no restriction
• Measurement lengths limited to 20 ft. (6 m) or less

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1.3 System Specifications
Input:
Power: 13-30 VDC, I.S. HART Version
14-30 VDC, X.P. HART Version
11-30 VDC, X.P. Modbus Version
Function: Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)
Measured Values: Total Level and Volume
Min., Max. Measuring ranges: Single Rod 1 - 12 ft. (0.3 - 3.6 m)
Single Cable 1 - 50 ft. (0.3 - 15 m)
Coaxial 1 - 20 ft. (0.3 - 6 m)
Twin Rod 1 - 12 ft. (0.3 - 3.6 m)
Twin Cable 1 - 50 ft. (0.3 - 15 m)
Non Measurement Ranges:
Dead Zones Upper / Lower
K=2 - K=80
Single Rod 2” / 5" - 3" / 5” (50 / 125 - 75 / 125 mm)
Single Cable 2” / 5" - 3" / 5” (50 / 125 - 75 / 125 mm)
Coaxial 2” / 7" - 2" / 7” (50 / 175 - 50 / 175 mm)
Twin Rod 2” / 3" - 3" / 3” (50 / 75 - 75 / 75 mm)
Twin Cable 2” / 6" - 3" / 5” (50 / 150 - 75 / 125 mm)
Minimum Dielectric (K) Twin Rods, Twin Cables
Coaxial
Single Rod, Single Cable
K > 1.9
K > 1.4
K . 1.9 *
Output:
Output Signal: Output 1 Two-wire, 4 – 20 mA, HART, AMS (isolated)
Signal on Fault Current output selectable 3.7 mA or 22 mA
Maximum Load Resistive Vs -13 (I.S. version) or -14 (X.P. Version)
10.022 = Max. Loop Resistance
User Selectable Modbus or Digital Output
Performance Characteristics:
Measuring Accuracy Reference conditions 20°C +/- 5°C / 68°F +/- 9°F @ Atmospheric
pressure / 60% Relative Humidity
Liquids K > 10 / K < 10 +/- 3 mm / +/- 0.08” / +/- 5mm / +/- 0.16"
Resolution +/- 1 mm / +/- 0.04”
Response Time: Less than 1 second
Damping: 0 – 90 seconds
Operating Conditions:
Installation:
Start-up Time 40 seconds
Emission Angle 0°
Environment:
Ambient Temperature -30° to +70° C / -22° to +158°F
Storage Temperature -40° to +85° C / -40° to +185°F
* For media with dielectrics of 1.9 to 10, single sensing element sensors must be mounted within 3"-6" (75-150mm) from a ground
reference such as a tank wall.

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Electromagnetic Conforms to Directive 89/336/CEE
in conjunction with EN 61326 (1
+ 2)
Process:
Temperature Flange temperature -40°C to +200°C / -40°F to +392°F
Thermal shock resistance 100°C / min.
Pressure Operating Pressure -1 to 40 bar / -14.5 to 580 psig
Protection Category IP 67, NEMA 4,4X
Mechanical Data:
Material: Housing Aluminum, Powder Coated
Single rod 316SS, Hast. C
Single Cable 316SS
Double rod 316SS, Hast. C
Double Cable 316SS
Coaxial 316SS, Hast. C
Process fittings 316SS, Hast C
Gaskets PEEK Viton (-40°C to +200°C, / -40°F to 392°F),
Kalrez 6375 (-20°C to +200°C / -4°F to +
392°F) EPDM (-40° to 121°C) -40° to 250°F
Process Connections: Thread: ¾” NPT/BSP, 1” NPT/BSP, 1-1/2” NPT/
BSP,
Flange: 1” ANSI through 8” ANSI, 150# & 300#
ratings, DN 40 though DN 150, PN 40 & PN
16, others on request
Electrical Connections:
Cable Entry ¾” NPT, M20 X 1.5,
Terminals: 20 to 12 AWG wire
Terminal Output 1 I.S. / EEx ia 24 Vdc (13 to 30 Vdc) 19 VDC Required at 4mA
X.P. 24 Vdc (14 to 30 Vdc) 19 VDC Required at 4mA
Human Interface:
HRTWin PC Soware HART / PC interface module
required
P/N# 401-0700-042
Conguration Display with Keypad - Standard
UV Rated – Sunshield not required
2-line, 7-digit LCD Character height: 0.25”
top line, 0.36” bottom line
HRTWin PC Software Included for HART version
Modbus
Communication
RS-485 Interface RTU or ASCII Mode Multi Modbus data formats are available.
Integer, Long Integer, Floating Point, Enron,
16-bit, 32-bit, and more.
1.3 System Specifications (Continued)