Thermo Scientific KRILPRO User manual

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KRILPRO
Neutron Backscatter Foam Level/Interface Device
Installation Guide
P/N 717909
Revision F

KRILPRO
Neutron Backscatter Foam Level/Interface Device
Installation Guide
P/N 717909
Revision F

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Revision History
Revision Level Date Comments
A 10-2007 Initial release (ERO 6001).
B 05-2008 Revised per ECO 6363.
C 07-2008 Revised per ECO 6479.
D 10-2009 Revised per ECO 7127.
E 08-2010 Revised per ECO 7456.
F 09-2010 Revised per ECO 7504.

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Contents
Safety Information & Guidelines ..................................................................... ix
Safety Considerations.............................................................................ix
7200A Safety Cover Notice....................................................................ix
Boron Trifluoride Gas (BF3)..................................................................xi
Warnings, Cautions, & Notes...............................................................xii
Chapter 1 Product Overview ............................................................................................. 1-1
Associated Documentation.................................................................. 1-1
Handling & Storage .......................................................................................... 2-1
Chapter 2
ESD Procedures .................................................................................. 2-1
Unpacking, Inspection, & Storage ...................................................... 2-2
Packing, Shipping, Transporting, & Receiving.................................... 2-2
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation...................................................................................... 3-1
Installation Considerations.................................................................. 3-1
Licensing.......................................................................................... 3-1
Guidelines........................................................................................... 3-2
General ............................................................................................ 3-2
Power Requirements ........................................................................ 3-3
Mounting & Installation..................................................................... 3-3
The Transmitter............................................................................... 3-4
The Detector.................................................................................... 3-4
Chapter 4 Wiring.................................................................................................................. 4-1
Preparation.......................................................................................... 4-1
Detector.............................................................................................. 4-2
The Transmitter.................................................................................. 4-2
EMC Requirement for ATEX Version of 1400S Transmitters ......... 4-2
Board Configurations....................................................................... 4-2
Power Supply ...................................................................................... 4-3
AC Power......................................................................................... 4-3
DC Power........................................................................................ 4-3
Transmitter Board Level Wiring ......................................................... 4-4
Detector-Transmitter Wiring .............................................................. 4-5
Current Output .................................................................................. 4-5
Relays.................................................................................................. 4-5
Serial Communications ....................................................................... 4-6
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RS232.............................................................................................. 4-6
Using Serial Communications.......................................................... 4-6
Mechanical Zero Adjustment for BF3 Detectors ........................................5-1
Chapter 5
Overview............................................................................................. 5-1
Procedure............................................................................................ 5-2
Chapter 6 Service.................................................................................................................6-1
Contact Information ........................................................................... 6-1
Appendix A Ordering Information .......................................................................................A-1
Specifications...................................................................................................B-1
Appendix B
Drawings............................................................................................................ C-1
Appendix C
Appendix D Adding Ferrite Clamps to 1400S Transmitter ..............................................D-1
Procedure........................................................................................... D-1
Index ..........................................................................................................INDEX-1