Emerson Rosemount 5400 Series User manual

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Reference Manual
00809-0100-4026, Rev AA
November 2003
Preliminary copy
Rosemount 5400 Series
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Reference Manual
00809-0100-4026, Rev AA
November 2003 Rosemount 5400 Series
www.rosemount.com
Preliminary copy
Rosemount 5400 Series
Rosemount 5400 Series Radar Transmitter may be protected by one or more U.S. Patents pending and foreign
patents pending.
Rosemount and the Rosemount logotype are registered trademarks of Rosemount Inc.
HART is a registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation.
Teflon, VITON, and Kalrez are registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
Asset Management Solutions is a trademark of Emerson Process Management.
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NOTICE
Read this manual before working with the product. For personal and system safety, and for
optimum product performance, make sure you thoroughly understand the contents before
installing, using, or maintaining this product.
Within the United States, Rosemount Inc. has two toll-free assistance numbers.
Customer Central: 1-800-999-9307(7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CST)
Technical support, quoting, and order-related questions.
North American Response Center:
Equipment service needs.
1-800-654-7768 (24 hours a day – Includes Canada)
For equipment service or support needs outside the United States, contact your local
Rosemount representative.
The products described in this document are NOT designed for nuclear-qualified
applications.
Using non-nuclear qualified products in applications that require nuclear-qualified hardware
or products may cause inaccurate readings.
For information on Rosemount nuclear-qualified products, contact your local Rosemount
Sales Representative.
This product is designed to meet FCC and R&TTE requirements for a non-intentional
radiator.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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Table of Contents
SECTION 1
Introduction
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Manual Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
SECTION 2
Transmitter Overview
Theory of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Components of the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
System Architecture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Process Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Dielectric constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Foam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Turbulence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Temperature/Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Vapor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Condensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Tank Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Antenna Selection Guide/Measuring Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
SECTION 3
Installation
Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Mounting Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Socket Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Free Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Recommended Mounting Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Beam Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Beam Diameter at different distances from flange for 5401 . . . 3-6
Beam Diameter at different distances from flange for 5402 . . . 3-6
Beam angle for 5401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Beam angle for 5402 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Vessel Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Disturbing objects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Mechanical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Mounting a standard cone antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Mounting in Still Pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Mounting in Bypass Pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Antenna extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
“Disc Antenna” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Cable/conduit entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Grounding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Cable Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Hazardous Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Maximum Loop Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Connecting the Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

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Non-Intrinsically Safe Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Intrinsically Safe Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
IS parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
SECTION 4
Operation
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
PC Configuration Software Rosemount Radar Master . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Installing the RRM software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Specifying the COM Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
To set the COM port buffers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Help In RRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Using the Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Using the Setup Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
AMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Model 275/375 HART Communicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
SECTION 5
Configuration/Start-Up
Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Basic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Echo Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Advanced Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Basic Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Measurement Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Display Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Tank Geometry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Tank Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Tank Type and Tank Bottom Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Pipe Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Process Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Rapid Level Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Turbulent Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Foam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Solid Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Product Dielectric Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Analog Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Output Source/Primary Variable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Upper/Lower Range Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Alarm Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Echo Tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Registration of False Echoes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Amplitude Threshold Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Advanced Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Advanced Tank Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Distance Offset (G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Minimum Level Offset (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Hold Off Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Calibration Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Advanced Analog Output Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

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Antenna Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Tank Connection Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Empty Tank Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Bottom Echo Visible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Empty Tank Detection Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Tank Bottom Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Extra Echo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Level Alarm is not set when Tank is Empty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Full Tank Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Level Alarm is Not Set when Tank is Full . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Full Tank Detection Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Level above Hold Off Distance Possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Double Bounce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Surface Echo Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Slow Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Slow Search Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Double Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Upper Product Dielectric Constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Select Lower Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Echo Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Close Distance Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Filter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Damping Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Activate Jump Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
SECTION 6
Service and
Troubleshooting
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Analog Output Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Viewing Input and Holding Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Logging Measurement Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Saving the Transmitter Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Using the Spectrum Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Configuration Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Surface Search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Reset to Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Using the Simulation Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Enable Software Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Enter Service Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Errors.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Application Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
APPENDIX A
Reference Data
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Dimensional drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
APPENDIX B
Hazardous Approvals
Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
European Atex Directive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3

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Intrinsic Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3
Flame Proof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4
Hazardous Locations Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Factory Mutual (FM) Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
Approval Drawings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
APPENDIX C
HART Communicator
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5
Basic Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6
Action Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6
ON/OFF Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6
Directional Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-6
HOT Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-7
Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-7
Alphanumeric and Shift Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-7
Menus and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-8
Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-8
Online Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-9
HART Fast Key Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-9
Hart Communicator Diagnostic Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-9

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Section 1 Introduction
Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1-1
Manual Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 1-2
SAFETY MESSAGES Procedures and instructions in this manual may require special precautions to
ensure the safety of the personnel performing the operations. Information that
raises potential safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Refer to
the saftey messages listed at the beginning of each section before performing
an operation preceded by this symbol.
Failure to follow these installation guidelines could result in death or serious
injury.
• Make sure only qualified personnel perform the installation.
• Use the equipment only as specified in this manual. Failure to do so may
impair the protection provided by the equipment.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury.
• Verify that the operating environment of the transmitter is consistent with the
appropriate hazardous locations certifications.
• Before connecting a HART®-based communicator in an explosive atmosphere,
make sure the instruments in the loop are installed in accordance with
intrinsically safe or non-incendive field wiring practices.
Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury.
• Use extreme caution when making contact with the leads and terminals.
Any substitution of non-recognized parts may jeopardize safety. Repair, e.g. substitution
of components etc., may also jeopardize safety and is under no circumstances allowed.

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MANUAL OVERVIEW This manual provides installation, configuration and maintenance information
for the Rosemount 5400 Series Radar Transmitter.
Section 2: Transmitter Overview
• Theory of Operation
• Descripton of the transmitter
• Process and vessel characteristics
Section 3: Installation
• Mounting considerations
• Mechanical installation
• Electrical installation
Section 4: Operation
• Display panel
• Configuration tool Rosemount Radar Master
•AMS
• 275/375 communicator
Section 5: Configuration/Start-Up
• Configuration instructions
• Configuration using the HART Communicator
• Configuration using the RCT software
Section 6: Service and Troubleshooting
• Advanced Configuration
• Error and Warning Codes
• Communication Errors
Appendix A: Reference Data
• Specifications
• Ordering Information
Appendix B: Hazardous Approvals
• Examples of labels
• European ATEX Directive information
• FM approvals
• CSA approvals
•Drawings
Appendix C: HART 275/375 Communicator
•Features
• Connections
• Diagnostic messages

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Section 2 Transmitter Overview
Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2-1
Components of the transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2-2
System Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2-3
Antenna Selection Guide/Measuring Range . . . . . . . . . . page 2-5
Process Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2-4
THEORY OF OPERATION The Rosemount 5400 Series Radar Transmitter is a smart, two-wire
continuous level transmitter that is based on Time Domain Reflectometry
(TDR) principles. A 5400 transmitter is installed at the tank top. It emits short
microwave pulses towards the product surface in the tank. When a pulse
reaches the surface of the material it is measuring, part of the energy is
reflected back to the antenna for subsequent processing by the transmitter
electronics. The time difference between the generated and reflected pulse is
detected by a micro-processor and is converted into a distance from which
the total level or interface level is calculated (see below). The measured
distance is often referred to as the Ullage.
The product level is calculated by using the following relation between tank
height and Ullage:
Level=Tank Height - Ullage.
Figure 2-1. Measurement
principle for the 5400 Series.
TDR_PRINCIPLES(2).EPS
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COMPONENTS OF THE
TRANSMITTER
The Rosemount 5400 Series Radar Transmitter has an aluminum transmitter
housing which contains advanced electronics for signal processing.
The radar electronics produces an electromagnetic pulse that is emitted
through the antenna.
There are different antenna types and sizes available for various applications.
Figure 2-2. Transmitter
components.
Radar Electronics
Cable Entry:
½" NPT.
Optional adapters:
M20, PG13.5
TRANSMITTER_COMPONENTS.EPS
Radar Electronics
Antenna
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SYSTEM
ARCHITECTURE
The 5400 Series Radar Level Transmitter is a powerful radar level transmitter
suitable for non-contact level measurements in process tanks and other types
of tanks. It is designed for easy installation and maintenance free operation.
The Rosemount 5400 Series Radar Transmitter is loop-powered which
means it uses the same two wires for both power supply and output signal.
The output is a 4-20 mA analog signal superimposed with a digital HART
signal.
Figure 2-3. System Integration
If HART technology is used the Rosemount 5400 Series Radar Transmitter
can easily be configured by using a PC and the Radar Master software
package or via a hand held HART 275/375 Communicator. Radar Master
offers configuration and service capabilities and functions for presentation of
measurement data. The transmitter is also compatible with the AMS™(Asset
Management Solutions™) software which can be used for configuration.
For stand-alone systems, or as a complement to a PC or a control system,
you can monitor level data using an analog output. As an option, your Model
5400 Radar Level Transmitter can be equipped with an easy-to-use Display
Panel for monitoring measurement data.
SYSTEM_5400.EPS

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PROCESS
CHARACTERISTICS
Dielectric constant The reflectivity of the product is a key parameter for measurement
performance. A high dielectric constant of the media gives better reflection
and a longer measuring range.
Foam How well the Rosemount 5400 Series Radar Transmitter measures in foamy
applications depends upon the properties of the foam; light and airy or dense
and heavy, high or low dielectrics, etc. If the foam is conductive and creamy
the transmitter will probably measure the surface of the foam. If the foam is
less conductive the microwaves will probably penetrate the foam and
measure the liquid surface.
Stämmer detta för 5400?
Turbulence A calm surface gives better reflection than a turbulent surface. For extremely
turbulent applications the Low Frequency version of the 5400 transmitter is
recommended.
Temperature/Pressure ?
Vapor In some applications, as ammonia, there is heavy vapor above the product
surface that will influence the level measurement. The Rosemount 5400
Series Radar Transmitter can be configured to compensate for the influence
of vapor.
Condensation For applications where condensation may occur the Low Frequency version
of the 5400 transmitter is recommended.
Tank Characteristics The conditions inside the tank have a
significant impact on measurement performance.
For more information see “Vessel Characteristics” on
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ANTENNA SELECTION
GUIDE/MEASURING
RANGE
The measuring range depends on the antenna type and size, the dielectric
constant (εr) of the liquid and process conditions. For optimum performance,
make sure not to exceed the maximum measuring range values below. The
first table shows values for the high frequency (HF) transmitter and the
second table gives the low frequency (LF) transmitter values.
A: LPG/LNG, ammonia, solids...??? (dielectric constant εr=1.4-1.9).
Pipe installations only?
B: Oil, gasoline and other hydrocarbons, petrochemicals (εr=1.9-4.0)
C: Alcohols, concentrated acids, organic solvents, oil/water mixtures and
acetone (εr=4.0-10.0)
D: Conductive liquids, e.g. water based solutions, dilute acids and alkalis
(εr>10.0)
Storage tank Still Pipe/Bypass Process tank
5401
Antennas
Dielectric Constant
ABCDABCDABCD
Cone, 2 in.
12.5
(42.x)
Cone, 3 in
Cone, 4 in
Cone, 6 in
Cone, 8 in
Disc, 4 in.
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Storage tank Still Pipe/Bypass Process tank
5402
Antennas
Dielectric Constant
ABCDABCDABCD
Cone, 2 in.
12.5
(42.x)
Cone, 3 in
Cone, 4 in
Disc, 2 in.
Disc, 3 in.
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Section 3 Installation
Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-1
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-2
Mounting Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-3
Mechanical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-9
Electrical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3-13
SAFETY MESSAGES Procedures and instructions in this section may require special precautions to
ensure the safety of the personnel performing the operations. Information that
raises potential safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Please
refer to the following safety messages before performing an operation
preceded by this symbol.
Explosions could result in death or serious injury:
Verify that the operating environment of the transmitter is consistent with the appropriate
hazardous locations certifications.
Before connecting a HART-based communicator in an explosive atmosphere, make
sure the instruments in the loop are installed in accordance with intrinsically safe or
non-incendive field wiring practices.
Do not remove the gauge cover in explosive atmospheres when the circuit is alive.
Failure to follow safe installation and servicing guidelines could result in death or
serious injury:
Make sure only qualified personnel perform the installation.
Use the equipment only as specified in this manual. Failure to do so may impair the
protection provided by the equipment.
Do not perform any service other than those contained in this manual unless you are
qualified.
High voltage that may be present on leads could cause electrical shock:
Avoid contact with leads and terminals.
Make sure the main power to the 5400 transmitter is off and the lines to any other
external power source are disconnected or not powered while wiring the gauge.
To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, disconnect power before
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INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE
Follow these steps for proper installation:
Review Installation
Considerations
(see page 3-3)
Check switches for
4-20 mA Alarm Output
(see page xx)
Mount the transmitter
(see page 3-9)
Wire the transmitter
(see page 3-13)
Make sure covers
and cable/conduit
connections are
tight.
Power Up the
transmitter
Configure the
transmitter
(see page 4-1)
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MOUNTING
CONSIDERATIONS
Before you install the Rosemount 5400 Series Radar Transmitter, be sure to
consider specific mounting requirements, vessel characteristics and process
characteristics.
Socket Requirements The 5400 Series is mounted on a nozzle by using appropriate flanges. For
best performance it is recommended that the socket meets the following
requirements:
Figure 3-1. Mounting of the 5400
Series transmitter.
Table 3-1. Requirements on
Socket height and width.
The transmitter should be installed as follows:
• The antenna must be aligned vertically.
• Choose as large antenna diameter as possible. A larger receiving area
concentrates the radar beam and ensures maximum antenna gain.
Increased antenna gain means greater margin for weak surface
echoes. A larger antenna also results in smaller beam angle and
thereby, less interference.
• For best measurement performance, the antenna should stick beneath
the nozzle 0.4 inches (10 mm) or more.
SOCKETREQ.EPS
L
Minimum Diameter
>0.4 inch/
10 mm
5401 Antenna L max (inch/mm) Min. Diameter
(inch/mm)
Cone 4 in. /160 /97
Cone 6i n. /195 /145
Cone 8 in. /280 /193
Disc 4 in.
Disc 6 in.
5402 Antenna L max (inch/mm) Min. Diameter
(inch/mm)
Cone 2 in. /160 /55
Cone 3 in. /160 /72
Cone 4 in. /235 /97

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Free Space For easy access to the transmitter make sure that it is mounted with sufficient
service space. For maximum measurement performance the transmitter
should not be mounted too close to the tank wall or other objects in the tank.
If the transmitter is mounted close to a wall, nozzle or other tank obstruction,
noise might appear in the level signal. Therefore the following minimum
clearance, according to the table below, must be maintained:
Figure 3-2. Free space
recommendations.
Table 3-2. Free space
requirements
FREESPACE.EPS
A
B
C
D
A. Service space width Distance (inch/mm)
B. Service space height Distance (inch/mm)
C. Inclination Maximum angle
Cone antenna 2°
D. Minimum distance to tank wall Distance (inch/mm)
Cone antenna 24/600