KROHNE OPTIWAVE 6300 C User manual

Non-contact Radar (FMCW) Level Meter for solids
for distance, level, volume and mass measurement of solids
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1 Safety instructions 6
1.1 Software history ............................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Intended use ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Certification ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Electromagnetic compatibility ......................................................................................... 7
1.5 Radio approvals ................................................................................................................ 7
1.5.1 European Union (EU)............................................................................................................... 7
1.5.2 U.S.A. and Canada................................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Safety instructions from the manufacturer ..................................................................... 8
1.6.1 Copyright and data protection ................................................................................................ 8
1.6.2 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................... 9
1.6.3 Product liability and warranty .............................................................................................. 10
1.6.4 Information concerning the documentation......................................................................... 10
1.6.5 Warnings and symbols used................................................................................................. 11
1.7 Safety instructions for the operator............................................................................... 11
2 Device description 12
2.1 Scope of delivery............................................................................................................. 12
2.2 Device description .......................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Visual Check ................................................................................................................... 14
2.4 Nameplates .................................................................................................................... 15
2.4.1 Non-Ex nameplate ................................................................................................................ 15
3 Installation 16
3.1 General notes on installation ......................................................................................... 16
3.2 Storage ........................................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Transport ........................................................................................................................ 17
3.4 Pre-installation requirements ....................................................................................... 17
3.5 How to prepare the silo before you install the device ................................................... 18
3.5.1 Pressure and temperature ranges....................................................................................... 18
3.5.2 Recommended mounting position........................................................................................ 19
3.6 Installation recommendations for solids....................................................................... 21
3.7 How to install the device on the silo .............................................................................. 22
3.7.1 How to install a device with a flange connection ................................................................. 22
3.7.2 How to install a device with a threaded connection............................................................. 23
3.7.3 How to attach antenna extensions ....................................................................................... 25
3.7.4 How to turn or remove the signal converter ........................................................................ 27
3.7.5 How to attach the weather protection to the device............................................................. 28
3.7.6 How to open the weather protection .................................................................................... 29
4 Electrical connections 30
4.1 Safety instructions.......................................................................................................... 30
4.2 Electrical installation: outputs 1 and 2 .......................................................................... 30
4.2.1 Non-Ex devices ..................................................................................................................... 31
4.2.2 Devices for hazardous locations........................................................................................... 31
4.3 Protection category ........................................................................................................32

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4.4 Networks ........................................................................................................................ 33
4.4.1 General information.............................................................................................................. 33
4.4.2 Point-to-point connection..................................................................................................... 33
4.4.3 Multi-drop networks ............................................................................................................. 34
5 Start-up 35
5.1 Start-up checklist........................................................................................................... 35
5.2 Operating concept ..........................................................................................................35
5.3 Digital display screen .....................................................................................................36
5.3.1 Local display screen layout .................................................................................................. 36
5.3.2 Keypad buttons ..................................................................................................................... 36
5.3.3 Help screens ......................................................................................................................... 36
5.3.4 How to start the device ......................................................................................................... 37
5.4 Remote communication with PACTware™ .................................................................... 37
5.5 Remote communication with the AMS™ Device Manager............................................. 38
6 Operation 39
6.1 User modes .................................................................................................................... 39
6.2 Operator mode................................................................................................................ 39
6.3 Supervisor mode ............................................................................................................41
6.3.1 General notes........................................................................................................................ 41
6.3.2 How to get access to the supervisor mode .......................................................................... 41
6.3.3 Menu overview ...................................................................................................................... 42
6.3.4 Keypad functions................................................................................................................... 43
6.3.5 Function description ............................................................................................................. 47
6.4 Further information on device configuration................................................................. 57
6.4.1 Protection of the device settings .......................................................................................... 57
6.4.2 Network configuration .......................................................................................................... 57
6.4.3 Linearisation ......................................................................................................................... 58
6.4.4 Distance measurement ........................................................................................................ 58
6.4.5 Level measurement .............................................................................................................. 59
6.4.6 How to configure the device to measure volume or mass................................................... 61
6.4.7 How to make a filter to remove radar signal interference .................................................. 62
6.4.8 How to measure correctly in silos with curved or conical bottoms..................................... 63
6.5 Service mode .................................................................................................................. 64
6.6 Errors.............................................................................................................................. 65
6.6.1 General information.............................................................................................................. 65
6.6.2 Error handling....................................................................................................................... 68
7 Service 71
7.1 Periodic maintenance..................................................................................................... 71
7.2 How to clean the top surface of the device .................................................................... 71
7.3 How to clean horn antennas under process conditions ................................................ 71
7.4 How to replace device components ............................................................................... 71
7.4.1 Service warranty ................................................................................................................... 71
7.4.2 Replacement of the display cover.........................................................................................72
7.4.3 Replacement of the complete electronic module ................................................................ 74
7.4.4 Replacement of the terminal module................................................................................... 76

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7.5 Spare parts availability...................................................................................................78
7.6 Availability of services .................................................................................................... 78
7.7 Returning the device to the manufacturer..................................................................... 78
7.7.1 General information.............................................................................................................. 78
7.7.2 Form (for copying) to accompany a returned device............................................................ 79
7.8 Disposal .......................................................................................................................... 79
8 Technical data 80
8.1 Measuring principle........................................................................................................80
8.2 Technical data................................................................................................................. 81
8.3 Antenna selection........................................................................................................... 87
8.4 Guidelines for maximum operating pressure................................................................ 88
8.5 Dimensions and weights ................................................................................................ 90
9 Description of HART interface 98
9.1 General description ........................................................................................................98
9.2 Software history ............................................................................................................. 98
9.3 Connection variants........................................................................................................99
9.3.1 Point-to-Point connection - analogue / digital mode........................................................... 99
9.3.2 Multi-Drop connection (2-wire connection) ......................................................................... 99
9.4 HART®device variables ............................................................................................... 100
9.5 Field Communicator 375/475 (FC 375/475) ................................................................. 100
9.5.1 Installation .......................................................................................................................... 100
9.5.2 Operation............................................................................................................................. 100
9.6 Asset Management Solutions (AMS)............................................................................ 101
9.6.1 Installation .......................................................................................................................... 101
9.6.2 Operation............................................................................................................................. 101
9.6.3 Parameter for the basic configuration ............................................................................... 101
9.7 Field Device Tool / Device Type Manager (FDT / DTM) ................................................ 101
9.7.1 Installation .......................................................................................................................... 101
9.7.2 Operation............................................................................................................................. 101
9.8 HART®menu tree for Basic-DD .................................................................................. 102
9.8.1 Overview Basic-DD menu tree (positions in menu tree).................................................... 102
9.8.2 Basic-DD menu tree (details for settings).......................................................................... 103
9.9 HART®menu tree for AMS .......................................................................................... 105
9.9.1 Overview AMS menu tree (positions in menu tree)............................................................ 105
9.9.2 AMS menu tree (details for settings).................................................................................. 106
10 Appendix 108
10.1 Order code .................................................................................................................. 108
10.2 List of spare parts ...................................................................................................... 112
10.3 List of accessories...................................................................................................... 114
10.4 Glossary ...................................................................................................................... 116
11 Notes 119