FlowLine EchoBeam LR85 Series User manual

Flowline, Inc. | 10500 Humbolt Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 p 562.598.3015 f562.431.8507 wflowline.comAD310320 Rev A
LR83 & LR85 Series Display Manual (Addendum to LevelTap™ Manual)
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EchoBeam
®
80 GHz Radar Liquid & Solid Level Transmitter

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IntroductionSection One
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section One | Introduction .............................................................................................4
Sensor Models ......................................................................................................4
Section Two | Getting Started .......................................................................................5
Setup Overview ....................................................................................................5
Section Three | Configuration Using Display ...............................................................6
Using the Display...................................................................................................6
Changing Display Values .......................................................................................7
Measure the Tank (Basic Dimensions) .................................................................8
Confirm the Tank Measurements ..........................................................................9
Basic Configuration Overview Using Push Button Display ................................10
Step 1 – Set the Units of Measurement ..................................................11
Step 2 – Set the Application Medium .....................................................12
Step 3 – Set the Fail-Safe Option ...........................................................13
Step 4 – Set the Sensor Height (4mA) ....................................................14
Step 5 – Set the Fill-Height (20mA) .........................................................15
Step 6 – Set the Display Value ................................................................16
Step 7 – Set the Sensor Name ...............................................................17
Step 8 – Check the EchoCurve ...............................................................18
Section Four | Advanced Configuration Using Display ..............................................19
Range Adjust .......................................................................................................19
Advanced Adjustments Overview............................................................19
Dead Band ...............................................................................................20
Maximum Range .....................................................................................22
Reverse mA .............................................................................................23
Distance Adjust........................................................................................24
HART .................................................................................................................25
Advanced Adjustments Overview............................................................25
HART........................................................................................................26
Level Variables.....................................................................................................27
Process Adjustments Overview ...............................................................27
Low Dielectric .........................................................................................28
Turbulent or Agitated Surface..................................................................29
Fast Filling or Emptying ..........................................................................30
Multiwave ................................................................................................31
Signal Properties .................................................................................................32
Process Adjustments Overview...............................................................32
First Echo.................................................................................................33
Echo Lost Timeout...................................................................................34
False Echo Memory .................................................................................35

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IntroductionSection One
Echo Threshold........................................................................................36
Envelope Level ........................................................................................37
Damping Time .........................................................................................38
False Echo Edit .......................................................................................39
Near Band Detect ...................................................................................41
Section Five | Diagnostics ............................................................................................42
Entering Diagnostics Menu .................................................................................42
Choose Curve .....................................................................................................43
What is a Good EchoCurve ................................................................................45
What is a Bad EchoCurve ...................................................................................45
Simulation ...........................................................................................................47
Sensor Status .....................................................................................................48
Section Six | Data Sampling .........................................................................................49
Entering Data Sampling Menu ............................................................................50
Enable Log ..........................................................................................................50
Distance Log Interval ..........................................................................................51
Curve Log Interval ..............................................................................................52
View Distance Log ..............................................................................................52
View Curve Log ...................................................................................................53
Reset Log Data ...................................................................................................53
Section Seven | Information .........................................................................................54
Entering Information Menu .................................................................................55
Information ..........................................................................................................55
Software Version ................................................................................................55
Write Protect .......................................................................................................56
Language ............................................................................................................56
Reset .................................................................................................................57
BLE Password .....................................................................................................57
Section Eight | Troubleshooting ..................................................................................58
Troubleshooting Overview ..................................................................................58
Error Codes: 4-20mA/HART with Display ...........................................................59
Error Codes: ModBus .........................................................................................59
Section Nine | Appendix ...............................................................................................60
Factory Settings ..................................................................................................60
User Configuration ..............................................................................................60
ModBus Output Definitions ................................................................................61
Section Ten | Warranty, Returns and Limitations ......................................................63
Warranty .............................................................................................................63

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Introduction Section One
SENSOR MODELS
Offered in two different models, EchoBeam®is an FMCW radar level sensor that provides a continuous output
proportional to the liquid or solids level in a tank or sump. Available outputs include 4-20mA, 4-20mA w/
HART and ModBus RTU. Make sure that the model purchased is appropriate for your application.
Series
Max
Range
Liquid
Max
Range
Solids
Beam
Angle Material Mounting Application
LR83
98.42’
(30m)
49.21’
(15m)
6° PVDF
1½” NPT
(1½” G)
Liquids: Measures large bulk storage
tanks up to 30m or difficult process tank
applications or open channel flow.
Solids: Measures small to medium silos
or stockpiles up to 15m.
LR85
393.7’
(120m)
198.8’
(60m)
4° PFA
3” NPT
(M80 x 3)
or
Gimbaled
3” ANSI
(DN80)
Liquids: Measures large bulk storage
tanks up to 120m or difficult process
tank applications.
Solids: Measures medium to large silos
up to 60m, including those with
significant dust or very limited
measurement space.

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Getting Started Section Two
SETUP OVERVIEW
The below list highlights the initial steps required to set up your transmitter for operation.
Step 1: Set the Units of Measurement
Select the Units of Measurement (inches, feet, millimeters, centimeters or meters) that will be used by the
sensor and displayed by the App (and sensor push button display module if applicable to your model).
Step 2: Set the Application
Select the type of Application media (liquid or solids) that the sensor will measure.
Step 3: Set the Fail-Safe Option
Select the Fail-Safe Output (3.9mA, 20.5mA, 22mA or Hold Last Value) that the sensor will use to indicate
that it cannot measure a valid signal return or level.
Step 4: Set the Sensor Height (4mA)
Input the Sensor Height distance or 4mA set point which corresponds to the tank empty setting.
Step 5: Set the Fill-Height (20mA)
Input the Fill Height distance or 20mA set point which corresponds to the tank full setting.
Step 6: Set the Display Value
Select the level Display Value (Height, Distance, Current, Percent) that will be indicated by the App (and
sensor push button display module if applicable to your model).
Step 7: Set the Sensor Name
Input a unique Sensor Name to identify the device (location, tank and/or media) within 36 characters.
Step 8: Check the EchoCurve
This is a quick diagnostic tool to determine if the transmitter is reading the correct level.

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Configuration Using Display Section Three
USING THE DISPLAY
The display module features a dot matrix LCD display with 4 push buttons on
a removable puck. Out of the box, the display indicates level in feet and
depicts the level on a bar graph at the right side of the display. The four
buttons perform the following functions:
• ESC
o Exit configuration mode
o Return to a higher menu level
o Display EchoCurve
• UP Arrow
o Modify parameter values
o Choose display mode
• RIGHT Arrow
o Choose configuration options
o Choose parameter digits to edit
o Display contents of
parameters
• OK
o Enter Menu and Options
o Confirm configuration options
o Confirm changes to
parameters
Menu Introduction
1. To enter the Main Menu (from the Main Screen), press the OK
button.
2. Use the Right Arrow button to scroll through the Main Menu
options.
1. Configuration – Below are the configuration menu functions:
a. Basic
b. Advanced
2. Diagnostics – Below are the diagnostic menu functions:
a. Choose Curve
b. Simulation
c. Sensor Status
3. Data Logging – Below are the data logging menu functions:
a. Enable
b. View Distance Data
c. View EchoCurve Data
d. Clear Memory
4. Information – Below are the information menu functions:
a. Information
b. Software Version
c. Write Protect
d. Language
e. Factory Reset
3. To select one of the functions, press OK.
4. To exit the programming mode, press ESC.

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Configuration Using Display Section Three
CHANGING DISPLAY VALUES
The numeric values are set using the Right Arrow and Up Arrow buttons. Press the Right Arrow button to
select the next digit and the Up Arrow button to increment the digit value. The digit being changed is
highlighted. Press the OK button to accept a setting or the ESC button to exit without saving changes. The
below exercise illustrates how to change the value of an Empty Configuration. Follow the steps to change the
setting from 39.370 ft to 12.000 ft. This example applies to all functional settings starting from the Main Menu.
1) From the Sensor Height Screen, press OK to begin changing the display value.
a) The first digit “0” will now be highlighted.
2) Press Right Arrow to move from the first digit to the second digit.
a) The second digit “3” will now be highlighted.
3) Press Up Arrow repeatedly until the second digit scrolls from “3” to “1”.
a) Each press of the Up Arrow will increase the digit by 1.
i) When the value reaches 9, it will drop to 0 and begin again.
ii) Stop pressing Up Arrow when the second digit is highlighted as “1”.
b) Press Right Arrow to move one digit to the right.
i) The third digit “9” will now be highlighted.
4) Press Up Arrow repeatedly until the third digit scrolls from “9” to “2”.
a) Stop pressing Up Arrow when the third digit is highlighted as “2”.
b) Press Right Arrow to move one digit to the right.
i) The fourth digit “3” will now be highlighted.
5) Press Up Arrow repeatedly until the fourth digit scrolls from “3” to “0”.
a) Stop pressing Up Arrow when the fourth digit is highlighted as “0”.
b) Press Right Arrow to move one digit to the right.
i) The Fifth digit “7” will now be highlighted.
6) Press Up Arrow repeatedly until the fifth digit scrolls from “7” to “0”.
a) Stop pressing Up Arrow when the fifth digit is highlighted as “0”.
b) Press Right Arrow to move one digit to the right.
i) The Sixth digit “0” will now be highlighted.
7) Press OK to accept the setting as 12.000.

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Configuration Using Display Section Three
MEASURE THE TANK (BASIC DIMENSIONS)
EchoBeam®measures the distance between the
sensor and the liquid or solids surface below.
Measuring the tank is one of the most important
aspects in configuring the transmitter. When
measuring the tank, consider the location of the
transmitter with respect to fittings, risers, dome
tops and bottoms, and identify where the
measurements are taken from the transmitter. The
basic measurements for configuration are
described to the right:
• Sensor Height
• Fill-Height
All measurements are made from the bottom of the
tank up to the bottom of the sensor (Sensor Height)
or to the operational full for the tank (Fill-Height).
Example: Mounting in a Solid
Example: Mounting in a Liquid

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Configuration Using Display Section Three
CONFIRM THE TANK MEASUREMENTS
All measurements with EchoBeam®are referenced from the bottom of the transmitter. Once the transmitter
has been installed, you may need to adjust your original measurements due to the location of the EchoBeam®
in the application. Shown below are the offsets from the bottom of the EchoBeam®to the top of the
mounting threads. Use the offsets to calculate the exact location of the transmitter’s point of measurement.
LR83 Series
LR85 Series

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Configuration Using Display Section Three
BASIC CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW USING PUSH BUTTON DISPLAY
Below are the 8 basic steps to configure the sensor for operation. Each step is described in detail on the
following pages:
Step 1: Set the Units of Measurement
Select the Units of Measurement (inches, feet, millimeters, centimeters or meters) that will be used by the
sensor and displayed by the App (and sensor push button display module if applicable to your model).
Step 2: Set the Application Medium
Select the type of Application media (liquid or solids) that the sensor will measure.
Step 3: Set the Fail-Safe Option
Select the Fail-Safe Output (3.9mA, 20.5mA, 22mA or Hold Last Value) that the sensor will use to indicate
that it cannot measure a valid signal return or level.
Step 4: Set the Sensor Height (4mA)
Input the Sensor Height distance or 4mA set point which corresponds to the tank empty setting.
Step 5: Set the Fill-Height (20mA)
Input the Fill Height distance or 20mA set point which corresponds to the tank full setting.
Step 6: Set the Display Value
Select the level Display Value (Height, Distance, Current, Percent) that will be indicated by the App (and
sensor push button display module if applicable to your model).
Step 7: Set the Sensor Name
Input a unique Sensor Name to identify the device (location, tank and/or media) within 36 characters.
Step 8: Check the EchoCurve
This is a quick diagnostic tool to determine if the transmitter is reading the correct level.