Milltronics miniranger plus User manual

Instruction Manual January 2003
PLUS
miniranger
MA

© Siemens MilltronicsProcessInstruments Inc. 2003
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Table of Contents
General Information..............................................................................5
About this Manual..............................................................5
About MiniRanger Plus......................................................6
Specifications .......................................................................................7
Installation...........................................................................................11
Dimensions......................................................................11
Mounting..........................................................................13
Interconnection................................................................18
Synchronization...............................................................19
Communication ...............................................................21
Start Up................................................................................................25
General ...........................................................................25
Display and Keypad ........................................................26
Run Mode........................................................................27
Program Mode.................................................................28
Setting Up........................................................................29
Display Messages ...........................................................31
Functional............................................................................................33
Transceiver......................................................................33
Transducer ......................................................................33
Temperature....................................................................33
Sound Velocity ................................................................34
Blanking...........................................................................34
Loss of Echo....................................................................35
Relays .............................................................................36
mA Output .......................................................................40
Run / Program .................................................................41
Applications ........................................................................................43
Simple Level Application .................................................44
Pump Control Application................................................46
High Level Switch............................................................48
Applications with Standpipe.............................................50
Volume Conversion .........................................................51
Open Channel Monitoring (OCM)....................................53
Parameter Description........................................................................55
Troubleshooting .................................................................................71
Maintenance ........................................................................................74
Appendices .........................................................................................75
Alphabetical Parameter List.............................................75

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General Information
General Information
About this Manual
It is essential that this manual be referred to for proper installation and
operation of your MiniRanger Plus. As MiniRanger Plus requires an
ultrasonic transducer to make a working system, refer to the associated
transducer manual as well.
Installation gives you step by step direction for the installation
and interconnection of your MiniRanger Plus.
Start Up instructs you how to operate the keypad, program and
read the display.
Functional describes the functionality of the MiniRanger Plus,
detailing the interoperation of the salient features, and
highlights transceiver, relay and mA operation.
Applications looks at the MiniRanger Plus from a practical point of
view, using examples of the applications it is likely to
encounter.
Parameters lists the parameters available to you, with a
description of their function and use. You are urged to
read this section; to familiarize yourself with the
parameters available to you, and get your MiniRanger
Plus working to its fullest.
Troubleshooting tabulates symptoms, causes and actions to common
installation and application problems that you might
encounter. Hopefully you will never have to read this
section, but know it's there to help you.
Appendices what manual would be complete without one! Ours is
an alphabetical cross reference of the parameters and
their numbers, and a record sheet for jotting down
parameter values. Handy indeed!

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General Information
About MiniRanger Plus
Note:
The MiniRanger Plus is to be used only in the manner outlined in this
instruction manual.
MiniRanger Plus is a versatile material level monitoring instrument. Material
level measurement is achieved using advanced sonic echo ranging
techniques. The unit is complete with an integral multifunction liquid crystal
display, a four button keypad and an integral junction box.
Remotely coupled to an appropriate transducer, MiniRanger Plus is well
suited for short to medium range measurements of liquids or solids, in open
or closed vessels. MiniRanger Plus is at home in a wide variety of industries:
food, pharmaceutical, chemical, water, waste water - to name a few.
The MiniRanger Plus emits a series of ultrasonic pulses from the associated
transducer. Each pulse is reflected as an echo from the material and sensed
by the transducer. The echo is processed by the MiniRanger using Milltronics'
proven Sonic Intelligence®techniques. Filtering is applied to help discriminate
between the true echo from the material, and false echoes from acoustical and
electrical noise and agitator blades in motion. The time for the pulse to travel to
the material and back is temperature compensated and then converted into
distance for display, mA output and relay actuation, and optional volume.
MiniRanger Plus is available in three physical styles for wall, rack or panel
mounting.
MiniRanger Plus features:
multi-field LCD for: parameter, reading and bar graph display, and relay
and fail-safe status.
two alarm / pump control relays
high level switch operation
lead / lag pump operation
Dolphin compatibility
isolated mA output
Sonic Intelligence®
integral keypad
optional volume conversion
optional open channel monitoring (OCM)
illuminated display
universal power supply
Rack and panel mount - additional features
RS-232 direct Dolphin link
bipolar communications loop

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Specifications
Specifications
MiniRanger Plus
Power
• 9-250 Vac, 40-70 Hz, 38 VA, 12W or 9-250 Vdc, 11W
• leakage current to ground: 3 mA at 120 Vac, 3.5 mA at 240 Vac
Fuse
• F1 2AG, FastBlow, 1.5 amp, 250 V
• F3 2 AG, SlowBlow, 1 amp, 250 V
• F4 Belling Lee, L754, 4000A HRC, ceramic type 100 mA, 250V
Environmental
• wall / rack / panel specific
Range
• solids applications: 7.5 m (25 ft.) (transducer dependent)
• liquid applications: 15 m (50 ft.) (transducer dependent)
Accuracy
• 0.25% of range or 6 mm (0.24"), whichever is greater
Resolution
• 2 mm
Memory
• program stored in non-volatile FLASH memory, for software upgrades
via optional Dolphin interface
• parameters stored in non-volatile EEPROM
Display
• wall / rack / panel specific
Outputs
Transducer Drive
• 43.5 kHz, 250 V peak pulses of 1 ms max. duration at max. repetition
rate of 300 ms
mA
• optically isolated 0/4 - 20 mA
• max. loading: 750 Ω
• resolution: 0.1% of 20 mA
Relays
• 2 alarm/pump control relays
• 1 form 'C' SPDT contact per relay, rated 5 A at 250 Vac non-inductive
Communication
• wall / rack / panel specific
Approvals
• CE1, FM, CSA NRTL/C
1EMC performance available upon request.

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Specifications
Wall Mount
Environmental
• location: indoor/outdoor
• altitude: 2000 m max.
• ambient temperature: -20 to 50°C (-5 to 122°F)
• relative humidity: suitable for outdoor (Type 4X / NEMA 4X / IP 65
enclosure)
• installation category: II
• pollution degree: 4
Display
• 38 x 100 mm (1.5 x 4") multi-field backlit liquid display
Communications
• Dolphin Plus compatible via optional Milltronics ComVerter
Enclosure
• Type 4X/NEMA 4X/IP65
Weight
• 1 kg (2.2 lb.)
Rack and Panel Mount
Environmental
• location: indoor
• altitude: 2000 m max.
• ambient temperature: -20 to 50°C (-5 to 122°F)
• relative humidity: 80% for temperature up to 50°C (122°F)
• installation category: II
• pollution degree: 2
Display
• 75 x 20 mm (3 x 0.8") multi-field liquid crystal display
Communications
• Dolphin Plus compatible via RJ-11 phone jack/RS-232
Enclosure
• Rack Mount:
DIN 3U/14HP, 4 rail plug in unit suitable for standard 84HP (19") sub
rack
• Panel Mount:
suitable for DIN 43700, 72 x 144 standard panel cut-out
Weight
• 0.5 kg (1.1 lb.)

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Specifications
Transducer
Compatible models:
• ST-25 / 50 Ultrason®, STH and Echomax®models XRS-5, XKS-6, XPS-
10, XPS-15, XCT-8 and XCT-12.
• Refer to the associated transducer manual.
Cable
Transducer:
• RG-62 A/U (or equivalent), 365 m (1,200 ft) max.
• See transducer Instructions for short extensions (in grounded metal
conduit, separate from other wiring)
mA Output:
• Belden 8760, shielded / twisted pair, 18 AWG (0.75mm2) or equivalent
• Maximum separation 1,500 m (5,000 ft)
Synchronisation:
• Belden 8760, shielded / twisted pair, 18 AWG (0.75mm2) or equivalent
Relays:
• No shielded cable necessary.
Bipolar current loop (Rack & Panel Only):
• Belden 8760, shielded / twisted pair, 18 AWG (0.75mm2) or equivalent
• Maximum separation 1,500 m (5,000 ft)
RS-232 Link (Rack & Panel Only):
• Belden 8760, shielded / twisted pair, 18 AWG (0.75mm2) or equivalent
• Maximum cable length 10 m (50 ft)
RJ-11 Link (Rack & Panel Only):
• No shielded cable necessary.
• Maximum cable length 3 m (10 ft)

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Specifications

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Installation
Installation
Notes:
• Installation shall only be performed by qualified personnel and in
accordance with local governing regulations.
• This product is susceptible to electrostatic shock. Follow proper
grounding procedures.
Dimensions
Wall Mount
270mm
(10.6”)
254mm
(10”)
138mm
(5.4”)
69mm
(2.7”)
integral junction bo
x
sealed enclosure
74mm
(2.9”)
mounting hole
6.4mm (1/4) ∅5mm
(0.2”)

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Installation
Rack Mount
The MiniRanger Plus rack mount version is a standard DIN 3U/14 HP, 4 rail
plug-in unit, for a standard 84 HP deep sub-rack.
Panel Mount
72mm
(2.9”)
208mm
(8.2”)
144mm
(5.7”)
150mm
(5.9”)
slip on mounting bracket top and bottom
screws to be tightened to no more than
1 inch / lb. torque
16mm
(0.6”)

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Installation
Mounting
Wall Mount
Terminal Block Layout (Wall Mount)
Notes:
Non metallic enclosure does not provide
grounding between connections. Use
grounding type bushings and jumpers
All field wiring must have
insulation suitable for at least
250 V.
Hazardous voltage present on
transducer terminals during
operation.
Relay contact terminals are for use with
equipment having no accessible live
parts and wiring having insulation
suitable for at least
250 V.
terminal block
integral junction box (cover removed)
with terminal block
Conduit entry location. Recommend drilling the enclosure with a hole
saw and the use of suitable cable glands to maintain ingress rating

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Installation
Rack Mount
1. Slide the MiniRanger Plus into the sub-rack, aligning the connector with the
rail mounted terminal block.
2. Push the MiniRanger Plus into the sub-rack until the MiniRanger Plus front
cover is snug to the front rails.
3. Tighten the 4 captivated screw to secure the MiniRanger Plus in place.
connector, 2 row form D
male 32 way, per DIN 41612
terminal block, 2
row form D
female 32 way,
per DIN 41612
84 HP (19”) sub-rack
MiniRanger Plus
DIN 3U/14 HP pug in unit
blanking panels must cover any unused slots

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Installation
Terminal Block Layout (Rack Mount)
Warning:
All field wiring must have insulation suitable for at least 250V.
Hazardous voltage present on transducer terminals during
operation.
RS-232 ground onl
y

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Installation
Panel Mount
1. Slide the MiniRanger Plus through the panel cut-out.
2. Assemble mounting brackets to the MiniRanger Plus chassis by hooking
them into the top and bottom.
3. Tighten mounting bracket clamping screw (top & bottom)
4. Plug the terminal block into connector socket.
mounting bracket
(top and bottom)
cut-out dimension
68 + 0.7 mm x 138 + 1.0 mm
(2.68 + 0.03” x 5.43 + 0.04”)
If mounting multiple units, leave an
8mm mullion between cut-outs
DIN 43700
72 x 144
clamping screw
terminal block
orient to mate with connector key
connector key
A
2

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Installation
Terminal Block Layout (Panel Mount)
Warning:
All field wiring must have insulation suitable for at least 250V.
Hazardous voltage present on transducer terminals during
operation.
RS-232 ground onl
y

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Installation
Interconnection
System Diagram
Transducer
Wall Mount Rack and Panel Mount
to transducer
Note:
Refer to transducer instruction manual for location and mounting details.
MiniRanger Plus
mA output
isolated
bipolar current *
(Milltronics communications)
*rack and panel only
*Milltronics transducer,
see Specifications
customer device
customer alarm, pump
or control device
Milltronics BIC-2,
buffered interface
converter
blk
wht/shld

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Installation
Synchronization
In applications where more than one MiniRanger Plus, to a maximum of 8,
are going to be used or where their transducers are sharing a common
conduit, synchronization is required. When synchronized, no device
transmits within 180 ms of the prior one(s).
To synchronize, interconnect the SYNC terminals of all devices and ensure
that there is a common electrical ground interconnecting all units.
To synchronize MiniRanger Plus with other Milltronics products, consult
Milltronics or your distributor.
Wall Mount
to next
device
MiniRanger Plus
#1
MiniRanger Plus
#2
Rack and Panel Mount
to next
device
MiniRanger Plus
#1
MiniRanger Plus
#2

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Current Output
Wall Mount Rack and Panel Mount
isolated mA output, 750 Ωmax load
Relay Output
Wall Mount Rack and Panel Mount
relays shown in de-energized state, contacts rated 5 A at 250 V non-inductive
Note:
All relays are certified for use in equipment where the short circuit capacity
of the circuits in which they are connected is limited by fuses having
ratings not exceeding the rating of the relays.
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