Milltronics miniranger plus User manual

Instruction Manual March 2005
PLUS
miniranger

© Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc. 2005
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Table of Contents
General Information ...........................................................................................................1
About this Manual ...................................................................................................................................1
About MiniRanger Plus .....................................................................................................2
Features .....................................................................................................................................................2
Rack and Panel Mount Additional Features .....................................................................................2
Specifications ......................................................................................................................3
Installation ..........................................................................................................................6
Dimensions ...............................................................................................................................................6
Mounting ...................................................................................................................................................8
Interconnection ......................................................................................................................................13
Synchronization .....................................................................................................................................14
Communication ......................................................................................................................................16
Start Up ............................................................................................................................... 19
General .....................................................................................................................................................19
Display and Keypad ..............................................................................................................................20
Run Mode ................................................................................................................................................20
Program Mode .......................................................................................................................................21
Setting Up ................................................................................................................................................22
Functional ...........................................................................................................................26
Transceiver ..............................................................................................................................................26
Transducer ..............................................................................................................................................26
Temperature ............................................................................................................................................26
Sound Velocity .......................................................................................................................................27
Blanking ...................................................................................................................................................27
Loss of Echo ............................................................................................................................................28
Relays .......................................................................................................................................................29
mA Output ...............................................................................................................................................32
Run / Program ........................................................................................................................................34
Applications .......................................................................................................................35
Simple Level Application .....................................................................................................................36
Pump Control Application ....................................................................................................................38
High Level Switch ..................................................................................................................................40
Applications with Standpipes ............................................................................................................42
Volume Conversion ...............................................................................................................................43
Open Channel Monitoring (OCM) ......................................................................................................45
Parameter Description .....................................................................................................47
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................62
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................65

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Unit Repair and Excluded Liability ....................................................................................................65
Appendices ........................................................................................................................66
Alphabetical Parameter List ...............................................................................................................66
Programming Chart ...............................................................................................................................67

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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 interconnec-
tion of your MiniRanger Plus.
Start Up instructs you how to operate the keypad, program, and read the dis-
play.
Functional describes the functionality of the MiniRanger Plus, detailing the inter-
operation 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 func-
tion 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.
Appendices an alphabetical cross reference of the parameters and their numbers,
and a record sheet for jotting down parameter values.

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About MiniRanger Plus
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 Siemens 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.
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®
•integralkeypad
• optional volume conversion
• optional open channel monitoring (OCM)
• illuminated display
Rack and Panel Mount Additional Features
• RS-232 direct Dolphin link
• bipolar communications loop
Note: The MiniRanger Plus is to be used only in the manner outlined in this
instruction manual.

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Specifications
MiniRanger Plus
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
•2mm
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 V AC
non-inductive
• Communication wall / rack / panel specific
Approvals
•CE
1, FM, CSA NRTL/C
1.EMC performance available upon request.

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Wall Mount
Power
• Universal power supply, 9-250 V AC/DC, 40-70 Hz, 38 VA, 12W
• leakage current to ground: 3 mA at 120 V AC, 3.5 mA at 240 V AC
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 crystal display
Communications
• Dolphin Plus compatible via optional Siemens Milltronics ComVerter
Enclosure
• Type 4X/NEMA 4X/IP65
Weight
• 1 kg (2.2 lb.)
Rack and Panel Mount
Power
• Universal power supply, 9-120 V AC, 40-70 Hz, 38 VA, 12W or
9-120 V DC, 11W
• leakage current to ground: 3 mA at 120 V AC, 3.5 mA at 240 V AC
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

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Enclosure
• Rack Mount: DIN 3U/14HP, 4 rail plug in unit suitable for standard 84HP
(19") sub rack
• Panel Mount: suitable for DIN 43700, 68 x 138 standard panel cut-out
Weight
• 0.5 kg (1.1 lb)
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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Installation
Dimensions
Wall Mount
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.
MiniRanger Plus
270 mm
(10.6")
254 mm
(10")
69 mm
(2.7")
138 mm
(5.4")
sealed enclosure integral junction box
74 mm
(2.9")
5 mm
(0.2")
mount hole
6.4 mm (1/4") ∅

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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.
Note: Cut-out dimension for Panel Mount should be [68 + 0.7 mm] x [128 + 1.0 mm]
([2.68 + 0.03"] x [5.43 + 0.04"]). See mounting instructions on page 11.
A2 A4 A6 A8 A10 A1 2 A14 A16 A18 A2 0 A22 A24 A26 A28 A3 0A32
mA
mA
72 mm
(2.9")
144 mm
(5.7")
150 mm
(5.9")
208 mm
(8.2")
16 mm
(0.6")
slip on mounting bracket top and
bottom screws to be tightened to no
more than 1 inch/lb. torque
Panel Mount

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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.
MiniRanger Plus
terminal block
integral junction box (cover removed) with
terminal block
Conduit entry location. Recommend drilling the encolsure with a hole saw and
the use of suitable cable glands to maintain ingress rating.
1
4
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
2
3
5
6
15
16
BLK
WHT/SHILD
SYNC
mA OUT
RL1
RL2
SHIELD
SHIELD
L2/N
L1/+
+
-

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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
MiniRanger Plus
DIN 3U/14 HP plug
84 HP (19") sub-rack
blanking panels must cover any unused slots

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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.
com
com
n.c.
RL1
SHLD
100
Ω
n.c.
RL2
n.o.
n.o.
L1/+
L2/N

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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"])
DIN 43700
72 x 144
If mounting multiple units, leave an
8mm mullion between cut-outs
clamping screw
terminal block
connector key orient to mate with connector key
A2

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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.
com
com
n.c.
RL1
SHLD
100
Ω
n.c.
RL2
n.o.
n.o.
L1/+
L2/N

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Interconnection
System Diagram
Transducer
Wall Mount Rack and Panel Mount
Note: Refer to transducer instruction manual for location and mounting details.
1
2
1
*Siemens Milltronics
transducer, see Specifications
customer device
customer alarm, pump or
control device
Siemens Milltronics
BIC-2, buffered
interface converter
* rack and panel only
(Siemens Milltronics communications)
bipolar current*
isolated
mA output
MiniRanger Plus
SYNC
+
BLK
mA
A6
A8
C8
A10
C10
A12
C12
A14
C14
C16
BLK
to transducer

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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 Siemens Milltronics products, consult
Siemens Milltronics or your distributor.
Wall Mount
Rack and Panel Mount
SYNC SYNC
TB1 TB1
+ +
mA
BLK BLK
mA
MiniRanger Plus #1 MiniRanger Plus #2
to next device
A6
A8C8
A10
C10
A12
C12
A14C14
C16
A6
A8
C8
A10
C10
A12
C12
A14
C14
C16
MiniRanger Plus #1 MiniRanger Plus #2
to next device

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Current Output
Wall Mount Rack and Panel Mount
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.
SYNC
TB1
+
mA
A2C2
A4C4
A6
A8
A10
A12
A14
C6
C8
C10
C12
+
to customer
instrumentation
to customer
instrumentation
isolated mA output, 705 Ωmax load
7
8
TB1
9
10
11
12
13
RL1
RL2
A14
A16
C16
A18C18
A20C20
A22C22
A24
C24
A26C26
A28C28
A30
C30
A32
C32
n.c
com
n.c
n.c
com
n.c
com
n.c
n.c
com
n.c
n.c
RL 1
RL 2

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Communication
Rack and Panel Mount (only)
Bipolar and RS-232 communication are both achieved through a common `TX' port
terminal C4 and C6, without any hardware or software intervention.
IBM PC Computer Connection / RS-232
C2
C2
C4
C4
2
3
C4
C4
C20
C20
5
7
C6
C6
C20
C20
MiniRanger Plus
(Rack and Panel Mount only)
computer serial port
DB-9 connector
computer serial port
DB-25 connector
MiniRanger Plus
(Rack and Panel Mount only)
* C20 has 100 Ωinternal resistance to ground to avoid ground loops
100 Ω ∗
100 Ω ∗