Endress+Hauser Solimotion FTR20 User manual

BA001136F/97/EN/01.13 Products Solutions Services
Operating Instructions
Solimotion FTR20
Flow indicator for bulk solids

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1 Information on the document .................3
1.1 Document function .....................................................3
1.2 Symbols used ...............................................................3
1.3 Documentation ............................................................5
2 Basic safety instructions .........................6
2.1 Requirements for the personnel ................................6
2.2 Intended use ................................................................6
2.3 Workplace safety ........................................................6
2.4 Operational safety .......................................................7
2.5 Product safety ..............................................................7
3 Product description ..................................8
3.1 Product structure ........................................................8
3.2 Functional principle ....................................................8
4 Incoming acceptance and product
identication ............................................9
4.1 Incoming acceptance ..................................................9
4.2 Product identication .................................................9
4.3 Transportation and storage .................................... 11
5 Installation ............................................ 12
5.1 Mounting requirements .......................................... 12
5.2 Installation dimensions ........................................... 14
5.3 Mounting the Solimotion FTR20............................ 14
5.4 Post-mounting check ............................................... 15
6 Electrical connection ............................ 16
6.1 Connection requirements ........................................ 16
6.2 Connecting the Solimotion...................................... 16
6.3 Post-connection check ............................................. 20
7 Operation options ................................. 21
7.1 Overview ................................................................... 21
7.2 Structure and function of the control .................... 23
8 Commissioning ..................................... 24
8.1 Installation and function check .............................. 24
8.2 Calibrating the Solimotion ...................................... 24
8.3 Advanced settings .................................................... 34
8.4 Simulation................................................................. 40
9 Diagnostics and troubleshooting ......... 41
9.1 General troubleshooting .......................................... 41
9.2 Diagnostic information ............................................ 41
9.3 Resetting the Solimotion ......................................... 41
10 Maintenance ......................................... 42
Table of contents
11 Repair ..................................................... 43
11.1 General notes ........................................................... 43
11.2 Spare parts ................................................................ 44
11.3 Return ....................................................................... 45
11.4 Disposal ..................................................................... 45
12 Accessories ............................................ 46
13 Appendix ............................................... 50
13.1 Settings of the Solimotion FTR20 .......................... 50
13.2 Declaration of Contamination ................................ 51
Index ................................................................ 55

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Information on the document
1 Information on the document
1.1 Document function
These Operating Instructions contain all the information that is required in various phases
of the life cycle of the device: from product identication, incoming acceptance and stor-
age, to mounting, connection, operation and commissioning through to troubleshooting,
maintenance and disposal.
1.2 Symbols used
1.2.1 Warning symbols
Symbol Meaning
DANGER!
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this
situation will result in serious or fatal injury.
WARNING!
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this
situation can result in serious or fatal injury.
CAUTION!
This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this
situation can result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTE!
This symbol contains information on procedures and other facts
which do not result in personal injury.
1.2.2 Electrical symbols
Symbol Meaning
Direct current
A terminal at which there is DC voltage or through which direct
current ows.
Alternating current
A terminal at which there is (sinusoidal) alternating voltage or
through which alternating current ows.
Protective earth connection
A terminal which has to be grounded before other connections can
be established.

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1.2.3 Tool symbols
Symbol Meaning
Flat blade screwdriver
Phillips head screwdriver
Allen key
Hexagon wrench
1.2.4 Symbols for information types
Symbol Meaning
Tip
Indicates additional information.
Reference to documentation
Refers to the corresponding device documentation.
Reference to page
Refers to the corresponding page number.
Reference to graphic
Refers to the corresponding graphic number and page number.
, , ... Series of steps
1, 2, 3 ... Position numbers
-
Hazardous area
Indicates a hazardous area.
.
Safe area (non-hazardous area)
Indicates a non-hazardous area.

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1.3 Documentation
1.3.1 Additional standard documentation on the device
Document Purpose and content of the document
Technical Information
TI00447F
Planning aid for your device
The document contains all the technical data on the
device and provides an overview of the accessories and
other products that can be ordered for the device.
The listed document types are available:
• In the Download Area of the Endress+Hauser Internet site:
www.endress.com → Download
1.3.2 Safety instructions (XA)
Depending on the approval, safety instructions (XA) are included with the device;
these are an integral part of the Operating Instructions.
Feature 010 Approval Safety instructions
BA ATEX II 1/2D Ex ta/tb IIIC T102°C Da/Db IP66
ATEX II 2D Ex tb IIIC T102°C Db IP66
XA00524F
IA IECEx Ex ta/tb IIIC T102°C Da/Db IP66
IECEx Ex tb IIIC T102°C Db IP66
XA00544F

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Basic safety instructions
2 Basic safety instructions
2.1 Requirements for the personnel
The personnel for installation, commissioning, diagnostics and maintenance must fulll
the following requirements:
•Trained, qualied specialists must have a relevant qualication for this specic function
and task
•Are authorized by the plant owner/operator
•Familiar with federal/national regulations
•Before beginning work, the specialist sta must have read and understood the instruc-
tions in the Operating Instructions and supplementary documentation as well as in the
certicates (depending on the application)
•Following instructions and basic conditions
The operating personnel must fulll the following requirements:
•Being instructed and authorized according to the requirements of the task by the facil-
ity’s owner-operator
•Following the instructions in these Operating Instructions
2.2 Intended use
Application and uids
The device described in these Instructions is intended only for movement detection of bulk
products and the detection of changes of a mass ow. Depending on the version ordered,
the measuring device can also measure potentially explosive, ammable, poisonous and
oxidizing uids.
Observing the limit values specied in the “Technical data” and listed in the Operating
Instructions and supplementary documentation, the measuring device may be used for the
following measurements only:
•Detected process variable: movement
•Calculable process variable: change of mass ow rate
To ensure that the device remains in proper condition for the operation time:
•Use the device only for uids against which the process-wetted materials are adequately
resistant.
•Observe the limit values in “Technical data”.
Incorrect use
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-designated use.
Verication for borderline cases:
•For special uids and uids for cleaning, Endress+Hauser is glad to provide assistance
in verifying the corrosion resistance of uid-wetted materials, but does not accept any
warranty or liability.
Possible burn hazard from touching surfaces!
•For elevated uid temperature, ensure protection against contact to prevent burns.
2.3 Workplace safety
For work on and with the device:
•Wear the required personal protective equipment according to federal/national regula-
tions.

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2.4 Operational safety
Risk of injury
•Operate the device in proper technical condition and fail-safe condition only.
•The operator is responsible for interference-free operation of the device.
Conversions to the device
Unauthorized modications to the device are not permitted and can lead to unforeseeable
dangers.
•If, despite this, modications are required, consult with Endress+Hauser.
Repair
To ensure continued operational safety and reliability,
•Carry out repairs on the device only if they are expressly permitted.
•Observe federal/national regulations pertaining to repair of an electrical device.
•Use original spare parts and accessories from Endress+Hauser only.
Hazardous area
To eliminate any danger for persons or for the facility when the device is used in the haz-
ardous area (such as explosion protection, pressure vessel safety):
•Based on the nameplate, check whether the ordered device is permitted for the intended
use in the hazardous area.
•Observe the specications in the separate supplementary documentation that is an inte-
gral part of these Instructions.
2.5 Product safety
This measuring device is designed to meet state-of-the-art safety requirements and good
engineering practice, has been tested and le the factory in a condition in which it is safe
to operate.
It fullls general safety requirements and legal requirements. It also conforms to the EC
directives listed in the device-specic EC declaration of conformity. Endress+Hauser con-
rms this fact by applying the CE mark.

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Product description
3 Product description
3.1 Product structure
1
2
3
4
1 Processconnection(threadedconnection)
2 Electronicshousing
3 Electronicshousingcover
4 Cableglands
3.2 Functional principle
The Solimotion FTR20 ow indicator for bulk solids works using microwave technology
and detects the movement of bulk solids and changes in the mass ow of a solid ow.
The device transmits a signal that is reected by the moving bulk solids. In doing so, the
FTR20 measures the strength of the reected, frequency-shied energy (Doppler eect)
and uses it to form a display value or output signal.
The range of the FTR20 (maximum of 20 m) is inuenced by various materials, with the
attenuation depending on the reection characteristics of the bulk solids.

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Incoming acceptance and product identication
4 Incoming acceptance and product identication
4.1 Incoming acceptance
•Check whether the package or contents are damaged.
•Check that the goods supplied are complete and compare the scope of delivery with your
order details.
4.2 Product identication
The following options are available for identification of the measuring device:
•Nameplate specifications
•Order code with breakdown of the device features on the delivery note
•Enter serial numbers from nameplates in W@M Device Viewer (www.endress.com/
deviceviewer): All information about the measuring device is displayed.
4.2.1 Identifying the device via the nameplate
The nameplate is attached to the electronics housing (following example: F16 housing).
MadeinGermany
Solimotion
Ordercode:
Ident.No.:
Ser.No.:


4È
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
1 Ordercode(reducedforreordering)
 Forthemeaningoftheindividuallettersanddigits,refertotheinformationintheorder
confirmations.
2 Identificationcode
3 Serialnumber(foruniqueidentification)
4 Operatingtemperaturerange,degreeofprotection,textforapproval(optional)
5 CorrespondingOperatingInstructions
6 Outputsignal
7 Supplyvoltage

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4.2.2 Identifying the device via the order code
10 Approval:
AA Non-hazardous area
BA ATEX II 1/2D Ex ta/tb IIIC T102°C Da/Db IP66
ATEX II 2D Ex tb IIIC T102°C Db IP66
IA IECEx Ex ta/tb IIIC T102°C Da/Db IP66
IECEx Ex tb IIIC T102°C Db IP66
99 Special version, to be specied
20 Output:
1 Relay SPDT
2 Analog 4 - 20 mA
3 Solid-state relay
9 Special version, to be specied
30 Power supply:
A 85 - 253 VAC, 50/60 Hz
E 20 - 60 VDC
20 - 30 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Y Special version, to be specied
40 Housing:
A F16 polyester, IP66
B F15 sanitary stainless steel, IP66
C F15 sanitary stainless steel, IP66 + sight glass
Y Special version, to be specied
50 Electrical connection:
A Gland M20 (EEx d > thread M20)
D Thread ½ NPT
Y Special version, to be specied
60 Process connection:
XFA Thread EN 10226 R 1½, Alu
VEA Thread ANSI 1½ NPT, Alu
XF2 Thread EN 10226 R 1½, 316Ti
VE2 Thread ANSI 1½ NPT, 316Ti
YYY Special version, to be specied
70 Window transmission:
1 PTFE
2 Ceramic
9 Special version, to be specied
FTR20 - (Complete order code)

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Product description
The overview of the order structure does not mark options which are mutually
exclusive.
4.3 Transportation and storage
4.3.1 Storage
The device must be stored in a dry, clean area and protected against damage from impact
(EN 837-2). Always store the device with the housing cover closed and the cable glands
sealed o (to protect from dust).
Storage temperature range:
–40°C to +80°C (–40°F to +176°F)
4.3.2 Transport to the measuring point
Transport the device to the measuring point in the original packaging.

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5 Installation
5.1 Mounting requirements
The Solimotion FTR20 ow indicator for bulk solids comes with a standard thread
(R 1½ as per EN 10226 or 1½ NPT as per ANSI/ASME B1.20.1) as a process connection.
This enables easy installation in existing container couplings or nozzles.
For optimal orientation after installation in the process, the electronics housing can be
rotated as desired (by 360°).
Any orientation is possible for the FTR20 ow indicator for bulk solids. However, a small
angle α may increase the signal quality.
α
α
For applications with process temperatures up to +450°C, the temperature reduction to
max. +70°C takes place on the FTR20 using an appropriate high-temperature adapter
(with extension where necessary, → 49). The length of the adapter is based on the insu-The length of the adapter is based on the insu-
lation thickness to be penetrated (if present) and the ambient conditions at the measuring
point.
Tmax=+70°C
TP,max=+450°C
Pmax=80to510kPa(0.8to5.1bar)abs.
Wall Insulation
HTadapter
Extension
X

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• To maintain the maximum temperature of +70°C at the FTR20, we recommend a mini-
mum dierence (X) of 200 mm between the process or the insulation and the device.
• The individual extensions can also be combined in any way desired.
• Each high-temperature adapter results in a reduction of the range.
A pipe (including a bent pipe) made of any metallic material can be used as a waveguide
to separate the instrument from the process (for example, in unfavorable conditions from
heavy contamination or excessive temperatures).
Edges inside the pipe (for example at transitions) can cause signal attenuation and thus
should be avoided wherever possible.
The pipe length is irrelevant due to the waveguide eect.
5.1.1 Additional conditions
• Additional window made of microwave-permeable glass (borosilicate glass) or plastic
(for example, PTFE or PVC) are possible.
• Please observe that, when using/installing optional sight glass ttings, no material col-
lects in front of the glass.
For details about the optionally available accessories, refer to the corresponding section in
these Operating Instructions.

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5.2 Installation dimensions
SW55(55hex)
169
22 38
ø85
ø49
164(FTR20-***B***)
183(FTR20-***C***)
ø77
114
101
F16
F15
R1½(EN10226)/ 1½NPT(ANSI)
5.3 Mounting the Solimotion FTR20
The Solimotion FTR20 ow indicator for bulk solids comes with a standard thread (R 1½
as per EN 10226 or 1½ NPT as per ANSI/ASME B1.20.1) as a process connection. This
enables easy installation in existing container couplings or nozzles.
For optimal orientation after installation in the process, the electronics housing can be
rotated as desired (by 360°).
Following installation, the housing must be secured using the Allen head screw.

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55 mm
2.5 mm
 ScrewintheFTR20tightly
 Orienttheelectronicshousingasdesired(canberotatedby360°)
 Fastentheelectronicshousing
5.4 Post-mounting check
Is the device undamaged (visual inspection)?

Does the device conform to the measuring point specications?
For example:
• Process temperature
• Process pressure
• Ambient temperature
• Measuring range
Are the measuring point identication and labeling correct (visual inspection)?
Is the device adequately protected from precipitation and direct sunlight?
Are the securing screw and securing clamp tightened securely?

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6 Electrical connection
6.1 Connection requirements
Please note the following points before connecting up the device:
• The voltage supply must match the voltage specified on the nameplate.
• Switch off the supply voltage before connecting the device.
• Connect a potential matching line to the terminal to be used on the Solimotion before
connecting the device to the power supply.
• When using the device in explosion hazard zones, the corresponding national standards
and specifications must be observed.
• When connecting to the public power supply, a power switch for the device must be
installed within easy reach of the device. The switch is to be identified as a disconnect-
ing device for the device (EN/IEC 61010).
• The cable glands are permitted for connecting fixed cables and lines only. The operator
must ensure adequate strain relief.
• The device is to be attached so that the cable gland is protected from mechanical dam-
age (degree of mechanical hazard “low” – impact energy: 4 joules).
• Unused guide openings must be sealed off using sealing plugs, the plastic transport
sealing plug does not meet this requirement and must therefore be replaced during
installation.
• The maximum thermal load of the introduced cables and lines must be observed.
• Endress+Hauser recommends commercially available installation wires with a maxi-
mum connection cross-section of 1.5 mm2.
In addition, always observe the safety instructions on this provided in Chapter 2 of these
Operating Instructions and, where applicable, the corresponding XA!
6.2 Connecting the Solimotion
6.2.1 Wiring of F16 housing (plastic)
0
F
E
D
C
B
A
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
F
E
D
C
B
A
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
22 mm
PZ2
0.6 x 3.5 mm
 Screwthecapnuttightuntiltherubbersealistouchingthecable(clampingarea5to10mmas
perEN50262or7to10mmasperUL-514B)onallsides,tightencapnutwithby½turn
 Connectthepowersupplyandsignaloutput(0.14to1.5mm2,min.0.5Nm)
 Connecttheprotectiveground(max.4mm2)

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For optimum electromagnetic compatibility, the potential matching line should be as short
as possible. The recommended minimum cable cross-section is 2.5 mm2.
The Solimotion’s potential matching should be included in the local potential matching.
6.2.2 Wiring of F15 housing (stainless steel)
0
F
E
D
C
B
A
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
F
E
D
C
B
A
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
22 mm
PZ2
0.6 x 3.5 mm
 Screwthecapnuttightuntiltherubbersealistouchingthecableonallsides,
tightencapnutby½turn
Clampingareas:
-FTR20withoutcertification:5to10mmasperEN50262or7to10mmasperUL-514B
-FTR20withcertification:7to10.5mm(tighteningtorquemax.10Nm)
 Connectthepowersupplyandsignaloutput(0.14to1.5mm2,min.0.5Nm)
 Connecttheprotectiveground(max.4mm2)
For optimum electromagnetic compatibility, the potential matching line should be as short
as possible. The recommended minimum cable cross-section is 2.5 mm2.
The Solimotion’s potential matching should be included in the local potential matching.

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6.2.2 Power supply connection
0
F
E
D
C
B
A
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1 2
Depending on the device version selected (see product identification), a power supply with
the following values can be connected to the Solimotion:
• 85 - 253 V (AC), 50/60 Hz, max. 4 VA
• 20 - 60 V (DC) or 20 - 30 V (AC) 50/60 Hz, max. 1.5 W
The polarity of the supply voltage can be set as required.
6.2.3 Signal output connection
0
F
E
D
C
B
A
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
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6.2.3.1 Relay
3
4
5
The following characteristic data apply for the relay signal output (oating switchover
contact):
• Switching capacity:
- AC: 250 V / 6 A
- DC: 125 V / 0.4 A or 30 V / 5 A
• Contact material: AgCdO (gold-ashed)
• Switching frequency: max. 2 Hz
• The contact material is also suitable for switching small-signal circuits. However, this is
possible only if no inductive loads or higher currents have been switched previously.
• For a high switching frequency, please use the solid-state relay.
6.2.3.2 Solid-state relay
3
4
The following characteristic data apply for the solid-state relay signal output (switching
contact of a semiconductor relay):
• Switching capacity:
- AC: 30 V / 0.4 A
- DC: 40 V / 0.4 A
• Switching frequency: max. 2 Hz

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6.2.3.3 Current output
A
+
-
3
4
The following characteristic data apply for the current output:
• 4-20 mA, active
• Max. load: 600 Ω
6.3 Post-connection check
Are the device and the connecting cable(s) undamaged (visual inspection)?
Do the cables used comply with the requirements?
Do the mounted cables have adequate strain relief?
Are all cable glands installed, rmly tightened and correctly sealed?
Does the supply voltage match the specications on the nameplate?
Is the terminal assignment correct (→ 18)?
If power supply is switched on: Is the device operational (at least one LED
illuminated)?
Is the housing cover installed and rmly tightened?
For Ex version only: Is the lid safeguard installed correctly?