Emerson Rosemount 5900 Quick guide

Reference Manual
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February2023
Rosemount 5900 Proof Test
Instruction for Installation, Configuration, and Operation
of Proof Test Function with Reference Reflector

Rosemount™ 5900 Radar Level Gauge
NOTICE
Read this manual before working with the product. For personal and system safety, and for optimum product
performance, ensure you thoroughly understand the contents before installing, using, or maintaining this product.
For equipment service or support needs, contact your local Emerson Automation Solutions/Rosemount Tank Gauging
representative.
Spare Parts
Any substitution of non-recognized spare parts may jeopardize safety. Repair, e.g. substitution of components etc,
may also jeopardize safety and is under no circumstances allowed.
Rosemount Tank Radar AB will not take any responsibility for faults, accidents, etc caused by non-recognized spare
parts or any repair which is not made by Rosemount Tank Radar AB.
CAUTION
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 Emerson Sales Representative.
CAUTION
Handle the wire and assembly with care to avoid permanent bends.
WARNING
Failure to follow safe installation and servicing guidelines could result in death or serious injury.
Ensure 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.
WARNING
High voltage that may be present on leads could cause electrical shock.
Avoid contact with the leads and terminals.
Ensure the mains power to the device is off and the lines to any other external power source are disconnected or not
powered while wiring the device.
WARNING
Electrical shock could cause death or serious injury.
Use extreme caution when making contact with the leads and terminals.
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WARNING
Physical access
Unauthorized personnel may potentially cause significant damage to and/or misconfiguration of end users’
equipment. This could be intentional or unintentional and needs to be protected against.
Physical security is an important part of any security program and fundamental to protecting your system. Restrict
physical access by unauthorized personnel to protect end users’ assets. This is true for all systems used within the
facility.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction...............................................................................................................................7
1.1 Section overview..........................................................................................................................8
1.2 Service support............................................................................................................................ 8
1.3 Installation procedure ............................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Firmware requirements for proof testing................................................................................ 9
Chapter 2 Installation...............................................................................................................................11
2.1 Overview.....................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Installation considerations.......................................................................................................11
2.3 Install the Reference Reflector for Parabolic antenna..........................................................11
2.4 Install the Reference Reflector for Array antenna................................................................ 24
Chapter 3 Configuration of reference reflector.................................................................................... 35
3.1 Overview.....................................................................................................................................35
3.2 Configuration using TankMaster WinSetup...........................................................................35
Chapter 4 Operation................................................................................................................................. 45
4.1 Proof Test operation................................................................................................................. 45
4.2 Scheduling..................................................................................................................................49
4.3 History.........................................................................................................................................51
4.4 Reports....................................................................................................................................... 52
4.5 Removing a Reference Reflector............................................................................................. 54
Chapter 5 Service and troubleshooting................................................................................................. 57
5.1 Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 57
5.2 Tank scan....................................................................................................................................59
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1 Introduction
The Rosemount 5900 Radar Level Gauge is designed with functionality that lets you proof
test high alarms and verify correct product surface measurement. The Rosemount 5900
allows you to combine continuous product level monitoring with proof testing at regular
intervals. It is based on a dedicated Reference Reflector that introduces a radar echo at a
predefined position in the tank.
Figure 1-1: The Rosemount 5900 can be equipped with an optional Reference Reflector
that allows proof testing the gauge on a regular basis
A. Reference Reflector and parabolic antenna
B. Reference Reflector and array antenna
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1.1 Section overview
This document is a supplement to the Rosemount 5900S Reference Manual. The sections
in this reference manual provide information on installing, operating, and maintaining the
Rosemount 5900 Proof Test System. The sections are organized as follows:
Section 1 Introduction gives a brief introduction to the Rosemount 5900 Proof Test
function and the recommended installation procedure.
Section 2 Installation provides instructions on how to install the Reference Reflector on
the Rosemount 5900 with Parabolic Antenna and Array Antenna.
Section 3 Configuration of Reference Reflector contains instructions on how to
calibrate and configure the Rosemount 5900 Proof Test function.
Section 4 Operation provides instructions for how to use the proof test function.
Section 5 Service and Troubleshooting provides troubleshooting techniques for the
most common operating problems.
1.2 Service support
For service support contact the nearest Emerson /Rosemount Tank Gauging
representative. Contact information can be found on the web site www.Emerson.com/
Rosemount Tank Gauging.
1.3 Installation procedure
Follow these steps for proper installation and configuration of the proof test reference
reflector:
Procedure
1. Review installation considerations.
2. Mount the proof test reference reflector.
3. Wire the Rosemount 5900 gauge.
4. Ensure covers and cable gland/conduit connections are tight.
5. Configure the Rosemount 5900 for proof testing.
6. Verify operation.
Related information
Rosemount 5900S Reference Manual
Rosemount 5900C Reference Manual
Installation considerations
Install the Reference Reflector for Parabolic antenna
Install the Reference Reflector for Array antenna
Configuration of reference reflector
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1.4 Firmware requirements for proof testing
Consider the following proof test requirements for wired and wireless applications
respectively.
Wired proof test function requires:
•gauge firmware version 1.B9 or higher
•Rosemount TankMaster 6.E1 or higher
For wireless applications the proof test function requires:
•Rosemount 5900 and Rosemount 2410 ordered with model code safety certification
option "S"
•Rosemount TankMaster 6.G0 or higher
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