Samson Media 6 User manual

Operating Instructions
EB 9527-2 EN
Firmware: TROVIS-VIEW 4/Media 6 V3.10-3.19
Translation of original instructions
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Electronics from SAMSON Edition February 2016
TROVIS-VIEW4 Software for Media6
Media6 Differential Pressure Meter
Conguration with TROVIS-VIEW4

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Contents
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1 TROVIS-VIEW4 software ...............................................................................5
1.1 General ........................................................................................................5
2 Communication with Media6 Differential Pressure and Flow Meter .................6
3 User interface ................................................................................................7
3.1 Liquid level measurement................................................................................7
3.1.1 Identication..................................................................................................8
3.1.2 General data.................................................................................................8
3.1.3 Tank............................................................................................................10
3.1.4 Medium ......................................................................................................14
3.1.5 Maintenance ...............................................................................................21
3.1.6 Certicates and approvals ............................................................................22
3.1.7 Operation ...................................................................................................23
3.2 Flow measurement, counting ow rate measurement, differential pressure mea-
surement, level measurement in transportation vehicles ...................................25
3.2.1 Flow rate measurement.................................................................................26
3.2.2 Counting ow rate measurement ...................................................................29
3.2.3 Differential pressure measurement .................................................................31
3.2.4 Level measurement in transportation vehicles..................................................33
3.3 Settings at the Media6 device ......................................................................34
3.3.1 Testing the limit switches and current output....................................................34
3.3.2 Zero and span calibration ............................................................................34
3.3.3 Zero point setting through basic calibration....................................................34
4 Data exchange ............................................................................................35
4.1 Read data from the Media6 device to TROVISVIEW4 ..................................35
4.2 Write data from TROVISVIEW4 to the Media6 device..................................36

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TROVIS-VIEW4 software
1 TROVIS-VIEW4 software
These instructions describe the operation and setting of the Media6 Differential Pressure Me-
ter on the TROVIS-VIEW4 operator interface.
Refer to Mounting and Operating Instructions uEB9527-3 for a description of the Media6
Differential Pressure Meter.
Refer to the Operating Instructions uEB6661 on how to use the TROVIS-VIEW4 software.
The TROVIS-VIEW4 software allows users to congure and parameterize various smart
SAMSON devices (in this case, the Media6 Differential Pressure Meter) over a common user
interface. It consists of the operator interface, communication server, and the device-specic
module. It is possible to switch languages during operation (currently, English, German,
French, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Danish available). Working in TROVIS-VIEW is similar
to working in Windows Explorer.
In addition to conguration and operation, the TROVIS-VIEW4 software includes other fea-
tures, such as documentation of the Media6 device, for example, editing plant texts, saving
and printing conguration data.
Almost the entire conguration of a Media6 device can be performed using the software.
The user level set to 'Maintenance technician' is used to congure the device. This level is set
by default and can be changed.
The TROVIS-VIEW4 software allows operation in ofine mode (device not connected to a
PC) or in online mode (device connected to a PC). This enables data to be changed in the de-
vice immediately, or they can be saved on the computer rst and downloaded later to the de-
vice on site.
Each smart SAMSON device has its own separate module that contains the device-specic
specications.
1.1 General
TROVIS-VIEW4 and the Media6 device are supplied with default data for lling level mea-
surement, in cases where no specications have been made by the customer.
Newly created data data can be saved to a le, which can be opened at anytime. A stored
TROVIS-VIEW le (*.tro) contains the conguration data and parameters of one single device
and can be transferred to the Media6 device after it has been connected to the computer.
Settings and readings of the software are described in these instructions.

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Communication with Media6 Differential Pressure and Flow Meter
To download conguration data from the software to the SAMSON memory pen or to up-
load data from the memory pen, a SAMSON modular adapter must be inserted into the seri-
al interface of the PC or laptop to connect the memory pen. See the Operating Instructions
uEB6661 for TROVIS-VIEW4 software.
When the Media6 device is not connected, the default settings are shown in
TROVIS-VIEW4. A TROVIS-VIEW4 le (*.tro) can be loaded and edited by selecting Open
in the File menu.
Note:
New records created in TROVIS-VIEW4 rmware version 3.00 or higher are not
compatible with earlier versions (e.g. rmware version 2.30).
2 Communication with Media6 Differential Pressure and Flow
Meter
To establish communication between the software and the Media6 device, the electrical con-
nection of the Media6 device must be performed as described in the Mounting and Operat-
ing Instructions uEB9527-3.
To establish communication, the serial interface of the computer must be connected to the se-
rial interface port of the Media6 device using the SAMSON connecting cable. Following
this, start TROVIS-VIEW4 and perform the basic settings. The Media6 device can be cong-
ured step-by-step using the start-up wizard.
Write protection switch on the Media6 device set to OFF.
Refer to the Operating Instructions uEB6661 on how to use the TROVIS-VIEW4 software.
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3 User interface
Start TROVIS-VIEW4 (Media6).
The interface appears with a menu bar and tool bar and the tree structure for Media6,
which includes all relevant parameters organized in folders and subfolders.
You only perform the settings needed for communication with a Media6 device.
−Identication
−General data
−Tank
−Medium
−Maintenance
−Certicates and approvals
−Operation
3.1 Liquid level measurement
By default, all settings in TROVIS-VIEW4 are automatically performed in the 'Maintenance
technician' user level in [Filling level mode].
In the 'Specialist' user level, [Flow rate mode], [Counting ow rate mode], [Differential pres-
sure mode], [Filling level in tank truck] can also be selected.

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3.1.1 Identication
Data relevant for unique identication of the Media6 device are shown. These details cannot
be edited.
[Identication]
Type Media6 Differential Pressure Meter (Type5006)
Version Firmware version
Addition Identier for different versions
Serial no. Serial number of the connected Media6 device
3.1.2 General data
They allow the settings relevant for a measuring procedure to be made by selecting options
from drop-down lists or by directly entering values.
[General data]

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'Filling limit reached' signal
Select either 'Overow' or 'Operating lling limit'.
Both values for these options are to be entered in [Medium] depending on the specied
tanks.
The bar graph blinks on the display when the adjusted limit is exceeded.
'Equalizing valve open' signal
When 'Yes' is selected, a signal is activated when the equalizing valve on the valve block be-
tween the (+) and (–) measuring lines (see uEB9527-3, Fig.4) is opened. 'OFF' appears
on the display of the device.
Limit switch type A1
For limit switch A1: select either 'Min. contact' or 'Max. contact' in the list.
− Min. contact: alarm1 is activated when the value falls below the limit.
− Max. contact: alarm1 is activated when the value exceeds the limit.
Alarm limit A1 in %
Enter the value in the range between 0 and 100%.
A blinking bar graph on the display indicates that the adjusted value has been exceeded
(with a max. contact) or the value has fallen below the adjusted value (with a min. contact).
Limit switch type A2
For limit switch A2: select either 'Min. contact' or 'Max. contact'.
−Min. contact: alarm2 is activated when the value falls below the limit.
−Max. contact: alarm2 is activated when the value exceeds the limit.
Alarm limit A2 in %
Enter the value in the range between 0 and 100%.
A blinking bar graph on the display indicates that the adjusted value has been exceeded
(with a max. contact) or the value has fallen below the adjusted value (with a min. contact).
LCD·'On'/'Off'
The display can be turned on or off.
Power-saving mode (PSM)·'On'/'Off'
Select 'On' to place the measuring cycle and display into the power saving mode (ESM). The
charging state of the battery is indicated in [Status] > [Battery voltage] (see [Status],
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3.1.3 Tank
Certain data about the tank shape must be known to calculate tank characteristic. A default
set of data with predetermined values is available in the tank database. Load these data and
overwrite them with the corresponding tank geometry data and settings.
[Tank]
Enter the geometrical data required to calculate the tank and its characteristic.

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[Identier]
A maximum of 15 characters can be entered to describe the type of tank or the tank ID. The
text appears in upper-case letters.
The tank ID runs across the display of the Media6 device.
[Tank database]
[Load data
You can load and modify existing tank geometrical data from the database.
[Save data
Save newly entered or changed tank data to Media database.
[Tank type/shape]
Tank type·Drop-down list with four entries:
−Cylinder, upright
−Cylinder, horizontal
−Ball
−Characteristic mode
Dene tank geometry by selecting the corresponding entry.
Shape of tank bottom·Drop-down list with ve entries:
−Flat head
−Torispherical bottom
−Semi-ellipsoidal bottom
−Enter r and R
−Enter R (r=0)
[Inside tank dimensions]
Existing data·Drop-down list with three entries
−Diameter and length/height
−Length/height and volume
−Diameter and volume
After entering the data, TROVIS-VIEW4 automatically calculates the missing tank data and
displays them.
Diameter [di] in m
Inside tank diameter
Length L/H [L] in m
Length or height of the tank, depending its position (horizontal/upright)

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Static column [H] in m
Max. possible liquid column. This corresponds to the inside length (horizontal tank) or inside
height (upright tank). The value is automatically calculated.
Total volume [V] in m³
Corresponds to the geometric tank volume (gross useable tank volume in m³). The value is
automatically calculated, provided it has not been entered (existing data).
[Tank measuring line]
Length/height [Hs] in m
Length of measuring line or pipe socket below the tank. Input 0.000 to 5.000m.
[Reference volume (MCN = max. capacity nominal, SCN = safe capacity nominal)]
The volume at 20mA corresponds to the tank MCN or to the gauge pipe marker SCN.
Select from toggle eld:
−Max. tank content (MCN)
−Tank content up to overow/gauge pipe (SCN)
Permissible lling limit in %
Geometric volume up to the overow in relation to the geometric tank capacity in percent;
e.g. 95%.
Permissible height [hperm] in m
Permissible height up to the gauge pipe or overow.
Permissible volume [Vperm.] in m³
Permissible volume. Corresponds to 'Total volume x [Permissible lling limit/100'.
Note:
If one of the values for lling limit, height, or volume is changed, the other two values
are automatically recalculated.
[Characteristic]
Indicates the tank characteristic, taking into account the tank geometry. The pairs of values
consist of the tank volume V in m³ and the associated tank height H in mm.
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3.1.4 Medium
[Medium]
The data for a maximum of four media can be entered.

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[Medium1] to [Medium4]
−Medium database
−General medium data
−Tank pressure
−Density calculations
−Densities
−Operating lling limit, hazard warning
−Calculated values
[Medium database]
[Load data
You can load and modify existing media data from the database.

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[Save data
Save newly entered or changed tank data to Media database.
[General medium data]
−Medium identier
−Unit
−Shrink factor
Medium identier
A maximum of 8 characters can be entered to describe the tank content (stored medium). The
text appears in upper-case letters on the display of the Media 6 device.
Unit·Drop-down list with six entries
−m³, %, kg, L, ft³, lbs
Shrink factor
Enter the shrink factor valid at the operating temperature of the tank. This value depends on
the tank material, operating temperature, and the process medium.
[Tank pressure]
−Additional pressure
−Operating pressure
−Unit of 'Operating pressure'
Additional pressure·Yes/No
Select 'Yes' to show 'Operating pressure' under PTANK on the display of the Media6 device.
Operating pressure in bar
Enter the actual absolute pressure applied to the tank (usually the air pressure).
Unit of 'Operating pressure'·Drop-down list with eight entries
−mbar, bar, kPa, psi, mmH2O, cmH2O, mH2O, inH2O
[Density calculations]
When 'By medium data' is selected
−Data logging
−Gas column correction
Data logging·By medium data/By preset pressure

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Medium data
Enter the gas column correction as well as the liquid density and mixture density (see [Densi-
ties]).
Gas column correction·Yes/No
Yes·The gas column correction increases the accuracy of the lling level indication. It can
only be performed if the gas density in the tank and in the low-pressure pipe are known.
Therefore, enter the density after activating the gas column correction (see [Density]).
No·No values need to be entered in 'Gas density in the tank' and 'Gas density in the
low-pressure pipe'.
When 'By preset pressure' is selected
−Min. differential pressure
−Max. differential pressure
−Final reference value
By preset pressure
The minimum and maximum differential pressure as well as nal reference value must be en-
tered.
Minimum differential pressure in mbar
Pressure at 0% reading (= 4mA).
Maximum differential pressure in mbar
Pressure at 100% reading (= 20mA).
Final reference value in m³
Value displayed at 100% tank content.
[Densities]
−Liquid density
−Standard gas density
−Gas density in tank
−Gas density in low-pressure pipe

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Liquid density in m³
Density of medium at 1bar (abs) and boiling temperature. To improve the accuracy of the in-
dicated lling level, enter the liquid density at operating conditions. In this case, the operat-
ing pressure density must be entered and changed manually (see [Operating pressure]). This
makes the lling level reading more precise.
Standard gas density in m³
Gas density at 1 bar (abs) and 15°C. The current values for liquid density, gas density in the
tank, and gas density in the low-pressure pipe are automatically converted and displayed.
Gas density in tank and Gas density in low-pressure pipe in m³
−Details on gas column correction
Gas density in the tank depends on the nominal pressure and assumed temperature in the
tank. Gas density in the low-pressure pipe depends on the nominal pressure and assumed
temperature in the pipe.
Note:
The gas density in the tank and in the low-pressure pipe are required for gas column
correction of the content reading. If no correction is required, set both densities to 0.
Mixture density in m³
Mixture density refers to the density when lling the tank. The operating lling limit is derived
from this. It is automatically calculated on entering the liquid density.
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[Operating lling limit, hazard warning]
−Operating lling limit
Operating lling limit in %
A blinking bar graph element on the display indicates when the operating lling limit has
been reached.
A marking can be xed in the range between 0% and 95%. This is used to calculate the
tank content.
The blinking bar graph element serves as guide for the operator lling the tank.
[Calculated values]
Reading of the previously entered value and the automatically calculated value. It cannot be
edited and is only shown on the software.
−Max. tank content [MCN]·Entered in m³
−Tank content up to overow/gauge pipe [SCN]·Entered in m³
−Tank content up to 'Operating lling limit' [UCW]·Entered in m³
−Minimum differential pressure [Δp0]·Differential pressure in mbar at 0% lling level
−Maximum differential pressure [Δp100]·Differential pressure in mbar at 100% lling
level
Filling level table·Displays a table with lling levels corresponding to the tank data and
selected dimension.

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[Save ...]
The data can be saved to a le (.txt), e.g. lling level_01.txt, and processed on a computer
using other standard software.