Milltronics IQ Radar 160 User manual

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Rev1.0

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
About This Manual.................................................................................................5
About IQ Radar 160...............................................................................................6
SPECIFICATIONS
IQ Radar 160...........................................................................................................7
INSTALLATION
Location....................................................................................................................9
Dimensions............................................................................................................10
Mounting................................................................................................................11
Flanged.........................................................................................................11
Extension Requirements...........................................................................12
Rod Assembly .............................................................................................13
Interconnection ..................................................................................................14
Terminal Block Layout...............................................................................14
Wiring.............................................................................................................15
START UP
Overview ................................................................................................................17
Display and Keypad............................................................................................19
Local Operation....................................................................................................20
Run Display..................................................................................................20
Run Keypad.................................................................................................21
Program Display..........................................................................................22
Program Keypad.........................................................................................23
Local Programming....................................................................................24
OPERATION
Overview ................................................................................................................27
Transceiver............................................................................................................28
Blanking.................................................................................................................29
Loss of Echo.........................................................................................................30
Analog Output......................................................................................................31
Programming...............................................................................................31
Run.................................................................................................................31
Fail-safe.........................................................................................................32
Run / Program......................................................................................................32
Application Example...........................................................................................33
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION ...........................................................................................35
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................41
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................43
APPENDICES
Alphabetical Parameter List..............................................................................45
Programming Chart ...........................................................................................46

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GENERALLINFO. _
GENERAL INFORMATION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
It is essential that this manual be referred to for proper installation and operation
of your IQ Radar 160.
Installation gives you step-by-step direction for the installation and
interconnection of your IQ Radar 160.
Start-up instructs you in how to operate the keypad, program the unit
and read the display.
Operation describes the operation of the IQ Radar 160, detailing the
interoperation of the salient features.
Applications looks at the IQ Radar 160 from a practical point of view, using
a typical application example.
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 IQ Radar 160 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 INFO.
ABOUT IQ RADAR 160
The IQ Radar 160 is to be used only in the manner outlined in this manual.
IQ Radar 160 is a versatile process material level monitoring instrument. Material
level measurement is achieved using advanced pulse radar techniques. The unit
consists of an electronic component coupled to the antenna.
IQ Radar 160 Features:
✓ANSI, DIN flange or sanitary tri-clamp mounting
✓corrosion-resistant construction, aluminum enclosure with stainless steel and
Teflon®wetted parts
✓local display
✓infrared keypad and Dolphin-compatible
IQ Radar 160 Applications:
✓liquids, slurries
✓process temperatures up to 200°C
✓vacuum and pressurized vessels
IQ Radar 160 Approvals and Certificates
✓safety and radio
® Teflon is a registered trademark of Du Pont.

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SPECIFICATIONS _
SPECIFICATIONS
IQ RADAR 160
Power: 100/115/200/230 ±15% V ac*, 50/60 Hz, 15 VA
*factory set – see device nameplate
Interface:
analog output: optically-isolated 0/4-20 mA into 750 Ωmax,
0.02 mA resolution
Dolphin/RS-485 link: refer to Dolphin product specification
programmer link: infrared receiver (refer to Programmer
specification below)
display (local): backlight, alphanumeric and multi-graphic liquid
crystal for readout and entry
Performance:
frequency: 5.8 GHz
accuracy: > ±0.3% of range (1 to 10 m)
range: 10 m
repeatability: 30 µW average
fail-safe: mA programmable high, low or hold
Mechanical:
enclosure (electronic):
construction: aluminum, epoxy coated
conduit: 2 x 1/2" NPT or PG 16 entry
ingress protection: Type 6 / NEMA 6 / IP-67
resonator: plated aluminum
flange: 316 stainless steel, 150 psi ANSI, DIN PN16,
3" sanitary tri-clamp
antenna:
type: dielectric rod
construction: Teflon®
weight: 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) with 2"/150 psi ANSI flange,
weight will vary with flange size and rating

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SPECIFICATIONS _
Environmental:
location: indoor/outdoor
altitude: 2000 m max
ambient temperature: -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
relative humidity: suitable for outdoor
(Type 6/NEMA 6/IP 67 enclosure)
installation category: II
pollution degree: 4
Process:
material dielectric: εr> 4
temperature: -40 to 200°C (-40 to 392°F)
pressure (vessel): -100 kPa to 1000 kPa
(-1 to 10 bar or -10 to 150 psi)
Programmer (remote keypad):
enclosure: general purpose
67 mm w x 100 mm h x 25 mm d
(2.6" w x 4" h x 1" d)
ambient temperature: -20 to 50°C (-5 to 122°F)
interface: proprietary infrared pulse signal
power: 9V battery (ANSI/NEDA 1604, PP3 or equivalent
weight: 150 g (0.3 lb)
Approvals (refer to device nameplate) :
safety: CSANRTL/C, CE
radio: BAPT, Transport Canada

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INSTALLATION
LOCATION
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.
Do not mount in direct sunlight without the use of a sun shield.

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DIMENSIONS
* Flange thickness varies with size and rating. 25mm (1") nominal.
Check appropriate standard.
◊Standard length, 50 and 100 mm (2” and 4") extensions available.
enclosure/
electronics
antenna
(rod)
antenna
(resonator)
flange or
tri-clamp
136 mm
(
5.4"
)
75 mm
(3
.
0
"
)
50mm
(
2.
0
"
)
211 mm
(8
.
3
"
)
41 mm
(
1.6"
)
183 mm
(
7.2"
)
412 mm ◊
(16.3")
245 mm
(
9.6"
)

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MOUNTING
FLANGED
For 2" or 3" / DIN 50 or DIN 80, the straight/taper transition of the rod should
extend past the standpipe/vessel opening. Add extensions as required.
For larger diameter standpipes, refer to Extension Requirements.
1/2" NPT
or PG 16
conduit entry
wiring
access
cover
supplied ANSI, DIN flange or sanitary tri-clamp
customer flanged standpipe to suit
tank
minimum
diameter
2" / DIN 50
rod transition
standpipe/vessel juncture

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MOUNTING (continued) EXTENSION REQUIREMENTS

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MOUNTING (continued)
ROD ASSEMBLY
50 mm
100 mm
standard
rod
extensions

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INTERCONNECTION
TERMINAL BLOCK LAYOUT
All field wiring must have insulation suitable for at least 250 V.
– mA wiring, 14 – 20 AWG, copper wire, shielded
– RS-485, 14 – 20 AWG, copper wire, shielded
– Line, 12 – 14 AWG, copper wire
– Recommended torque on clamping screws, 0.5 – 0.6 Nm

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WIRING
Ground shields at one end only.
The equipment must be protected by a 15 A fuse or
circuit breaker in the building installation.
A circuit breaker or switch in the building installation, marked as the
disconnect switch, shall be in close proximity to the equipment and
within easy reach of the operator.
4-20 mA,
to instrumentation
RS-485,
to host device
V supply,
see nameplate

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START UP _
START UP
OVERVIEW
The IQ Radar 160 has two modes of operation: run and program . When the unit
is powered, after installation procedures have been completed, it is programmed
to start up in the run mode, to detect the distance from the antenna flange to the
target in meters.
typical display
The unit can be placed into the program mode at any time; to alter a number of
program parameters in order to better suit the application or user’s preferences.
Programming can be carried out locally via the hand programmer or remotely via
the optional Dolphin/RS-485 interface.
hand programmer
RS-485

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START UP
The first step in programming is to ensure that all parameters are at their factory
setting. The quickest way is to perform a master reset, P999.
For a Quick Start, P001 to P007 are the key parameters requiring entry.
They set: - mode of measurement
- process material
- antenna configuration
- measurement response
- units
- empty distance
- span
There are a number of other program parameters that can be changed
subsequently or during another programming session. Refer to Parameter
Description for a list of the parameters available.
When programming has been completed, the IQ Radar 160 can be put into run
by pressing or exiting Dolphin.

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START UP _
DISPLAY AND KEYPAD

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START UP
LOCAL OPERATION
RUN DISPLAY
➀reading
➁units
➂reading questionable, appears during fail-safe operation
➃auxiliary reading
➄= normal operation = fail-safe operation
➅bar graph representation of material level, 0 to 100% of span