Manual - 405-5100 Series, Continuous Ultrasonic
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1. OPTIONAL ALARMS EET i ALARM 1 ALARM 2 EN one Em E o L o L E E E HUNDREDS ASS ASS HUNDREDS 4 N I eq eq Y DE N I CALIBRATION SWITCHES E i Ol ols SPAN ZERO TENS LESS 2 S TENS i 1 18 E d e E u Q e 1 HUNDREDS ZE 263 HUNDREDS I E et I A 8 SR UNITS 295 ESS units 1 ER F A et ET E MSN TENS oe oo TENS e KH Sal we EM Pu e E 2 Pd e E i E gu A E A ols olg 7 S KE i S UNITS S ROS units y 2 De DE c N T eq eq PE N e ni J OPERATING MODE Se M 52 p I SWITCH POSITIONS due el der B 4 ECH ee Ee c Es POSITION ME DELAY REP BAIE buf sen i 1 0 SHOWN D SE 280 MSEC i2 co m D s S i 15 SEC 280 MSEC i ect Ser EOM Me BS 2 45 SEC 280 SEG i aps pos pos il pos pos 3 0 SEC 420 SEC m gt Use p li SHe Pr 4 15 SEC 420 MSEC eae mat fas Gu uc Gin E E i Ze 18 18 18 ole 5 45 SEC 420 MSEC2. Figure4 6 Optional Relay Package System Configuration and Mounting D C S01 26 v T 201 ke t _ pps HILIN dOO IVLIDIO 181 81 9 841 68 9 HILLIWSNVYL 931H3S 90v WNOHJ INdLNO d001 vwu0c y ONIHIM INdNI JINGON AV13H SIIHIS 0090 107 O O 9 81 uA X uG g S I M Xv VN3N MIOS HHH VEND 4 31 TO SNOISN3JAIO ONILNAON ia NO LVENDI3N09 W31SAS VII AA Imensions 21 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter SECTION 5 The 505 5100 Transmitter is designed to give years of TROUBLESHOOTING unattended service Noperiodicor scheduled maintenance Is required 5 1 Troubleshooting If a problem should occur with the operation of thetrans Procedures mitter usethe following procedure for troubleshooting a b Ensure wiring connections are correct If theliquid surface has severe turbulence in the area where the ultrasonic beam hits consider setting SW4 to add 15 or 45 seconds damping to 4 20mA loop Any continuous ultrasonictransmitter signal echo can be adversely affected by significant foam on the liquid level surface If this condition exists please consult the factory for further application review and advice Ensurethat thetransducer faceis not recessed into a mounting nozzle unless High Discrimination electronics areused Spurious reflections fromthe nozzle openi
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4. OF QE e ADJUSTABLE All EN TEL GAIN SWITCH ED I DREXELBROOK ULTRASONIC CONTINUOUS ISERIES 405 5100 TRANSMITTER SERIAL NUMBER POWER SIDE Figure 2 4 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter lou LR Eu SOURCE ani P wd ON x IS x p ST SCH y y SES WIER 74 gt 4 20 mA bH Ela T eg p ie A 3 NC es T i PD gt M 24 VDC SIE GAIN TER A 1 DREXELBROOK SWITCH UE i ULTRASONIC CONTINUOUS BM wi SERIES 405 5100 TRANSMITTER o ee C SERIAL NUMBER eo POWER S Figure2 5 Output Select J umper Block and Input Power Terminal Block TB1 24 Vdc Unit p icd dE T P FROM POWER BOARD ET p LEVEL TEMP PA y CW Tom ORG d COAXIAL d d ORANGE N NN E 380 XXX 6 FROM SENSOR BIO SHD CW SHD CW COAXI AL REMOTE COAXIAL CABLE FROM SENSOR CABLE LT m D Figure2 6 Sensing Element Wiring Connections Remote Transmitter 9
5. per FAR el les eil P i Pat Q EEE nn TE s ES l 7 e N x g Z A N AR ONE 9A EL J y o 7 PR NDICATOR D EA Een PX LOST ECHO P d INDICATOR E LI S LOST ECH AU S CI ION S LEVEI TEMP SOFTWARE SW8 SW8 d ORG D LABEI E ah LON VEL MODE VEL MODE z UL LOST ECHO 20mA ULL LOST ECHO 4mA SL 1 3 4 OPEN 4 OPEN XXXX OPE 2 ON OPEN Swe Swe ON 1 ON A DISTANCE MODE DISTANCE MODE P LOST ECHO 20mA uu LOST ECHO 4mA 1 3 OPEN re OBEN OFF 2 4 OFF 4 ON j CALIBRATION PUSH BUTTON AND SYSTEM R Del Figure 3 1 Indicators and Controls 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter 3 2 Time Delay and Repetition Rate Certain applications may require a change of repetition rate and time delay elncreasing time delay to either 15 or 45 seconds will smooth out a jumpy output signal caused by wave action or turbulencein thetank e Changing the repetition rate is required any time that thetank roof is curved A longer repetition rate ensures that thetransmitter is not affected by reflected sound waves from the curved roof e A lengthened repetition rate also helps reduce loss of echo due to foam If your application is similar to one described above change thetime delay or repetition rate using a small screwdriver and switch SWA Table3 1 details theswitch settings E ach setting controls both time delay an
6. 14 inches abovethetank opening Also the high discrimination circuit lessens any effect from agitator blades and or small obstructions and reduces interference caused by electrical noise Thehigh discrimination electronics unit should not be used in applications wherefoam is present 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter SECTION 4 CALIBRATION 4 1 Introduction 4 2 Calibration Level Mode Distance Mode NOTICE ca lt The 505 5100 Series transmitters are set at the factory to operate in most applications with minimal calibration H ow ever it is still necessary to set the Zero and Span switches for your actual vessel This procedure is outlined in Section 4 2 Oncethis procedure is accomplished thelevel reading should be within approximately 196 accuracy of range Usethis procedureto set the Zero and Span for the vessel Choose L evel or Distance mode With the power off verify that all four switches on SW8 are DOWN open Refer toFigure4 1 Set the Zero calibration switches to equal the distance in inches from thetransducer face down tothe minimum level usually tank bottom 096 or 4 mA Refer tothe calibration examplein Figure4 2 For this example the switches are set to 1 8 6 starting with thetop switch Set the Span calibration switches to equal the distance in inches from the minimum level to the maximum level 100 point or 20 mA e g 1 5 6 starting with top switch Span setting must
7. 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter SECTION 3 Refer toFigure3 1 for thelocation of indicators and OPERATION controls 3 1 Indicators 8 Controls SWS Level Distance Mode Selection Lost Echo Fault Output Selection Theselection of either level or distance mode is accom plished by changing switch position 4 on SW8 Level and distance modes are explained in Section 1 4 When SW8 4 is switched down OPEN thetransmit ter operates in level mode When SW8 4 is switched up ON thetransmitter operates in distance mode Switch position 2 of SW8 is used to set the lost echo fault output e When SW8 2 is in switched down OPEN thetrans mitter will produce 4 mA output during a lost echo condition e When SW8 2 is switched up ON the transmitter will produce 20 mA output during a lost echo condition Application requires Application requires Overfill Prevention Low Level Prevention nospills pump will not run dry Material cannot go Material cannot go over high point below low point Lost Echo Lost Echo typically set 20 mA typically set 4 mA Time Delay Rep Rate Control Thetime delay repetition rate control is located above SW8 The time delay can be set to 0 15 or 45 seconds and therepetition rate time between ultrasonic pulsetrans missions can be set to 140 280 or 420 milliseconds e A O second time delay and 140 millisecond repetition rate position 0 is thefactory set default e A 280 millisecond
8. be at least 30 inches less than zero setting With the power off verify SW8 is configured properly Switches 1 3 areDOWN open and switch 4 is UP on SeeFigure3 1 Set the Zero calibration switches to equal the distance in inches from the sensing element face to the maximum level 0 or 4 mA Refer tothe calibration examplein Figure 4 2 For this example the switches are set to 0 3 0 starting with the top switch Zero switches must not be set lower than 0 3 0 Set the Span calibration switches to equal the distance in inches from the maximum level to the minimum level 100 or 20 mA e g 1 5 6 starting with thetop switch NOTE The maximum level point must be at least 30 inches from the sensing element near zone Apply power the 4 20 mA should now represent the amount of material in the vessel to within approximately 1 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter 4 2 Calibration continued CALIBRATION SWITCHE OPT IONAL 7 ALARM SPAN ZERO SWITCHES OPERATING MODE TER EFIE aca SWITCH SW 4 se e 0 Eer Le D zw DE xm Q NEAR ZON NETTO CALIBRATION LOST ECHO PU
9. difficult application problems or in plant training of personnel Contact the ser vice department for further details Periodically AMETEK Drexelbrook instrument training semi nars for customers are held at the factory These sessions are guided by Drexelbrook engineers and specialists and provide detailed information on all aspects of level measurement indud ingtheory and practice of instrument operation F or moreinfor mation about these valuable workshops writeto AMETEK Drexelbrook attention Communications Training Group or call direct 4 215 674 1234 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter 9 0 Equipment Return In order to provide the best service any equipment being returned for repair or credit must be pre approved by the factory In many applications sensing elements are exposed to haz ardous materials e OSHA mandates that our employees be informed and protected from hazardous chemicals e Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS listing the hazardous materials to which the sensing element has been exposed MUST accompany any repair elt is your responsibility to fully disclose all chemicals and decontaminate the sensing element To obtain a return authorization RA contact the Service department at 1 800 527 6297 US and Canada or 215 674 1234 International Please provide the following information Model Number of Return E quipment Serial Number Original Purchase Order Number Proces
10. AMETEK Leader in DREXELBROOK level Measurement For Assistance Call 1 800 527 6297 Outside North America Call 215 674 1234 Installation and Operating Instructions Series 505 5100 Continuous Ultrasonic Transmitter using 405 5100 Electronics Software Version VAL4 85 215 674 1234 Outside North America 1 800 553 9092 US and Canada www drexelbrook com drexelbrook service ametek com AMETEK Drexelbrook makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the material contained in this manual including but not limited to implied warranties or fitness for a particular purpose Drexelbrook shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of material Copyright 2002 AMETEK Drexelbrook EDO 12 02 243 505 5100 LM Series 505 5100 Continuous Ultrasonic Transmitter using 405 5100 Electronics Software Version VAL4 85 Fe KEI BRO ik E A JM j 205 Keith Valley Road Horsham PA 19044 AM I E K US Sales 1 800 553 9092 24 Hour Service 1 800 527 6297 D R EX E B R O O K International 215 674 1234 Fax 215 674 2731 An ISO 9001 Certified Company un drexelbronk niooameio com EDO 12 02 243 905 5100 LM Table of Contents SEELEN ININOGUGCON Ee 1 1 1 PIOGUCEDESErI Plone S mM 1 1 2 Tecnology Riello 1 1 3 Models AVANGDIC EE 1 LS cU S Tm 3 1 5 TVPESOL OL DU suo een 3 Section2 Installationi a
11. Adjustable Gain ElectronicU nit Diagram on following pageidentifies components 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter OP MODE SWITCH BACK Legend 1 Operating M ode Switch TimeDelay Rep Rate Control seesection 3 1 2 Calibration Switches Seesections 3 1 and 4 2 Optional Setpoint Switches see section 4 3 4 Switch 8 Seesections 3 1 and 4 2 5 Near Zoneand Lost EchoLEDs see sections 2 2 and 3 1 6 Calibration Pushbutton and System Reset seesection 3 1 7 Transducer Terminal Strip Seesection 2 3 24 VdcAlarm Outputs seesections 3 1 9 Signal Loop Terminals seesection 2 3 Sink SourceM ode Selector J umper Block seesection 2 3 en Power Terminals see section 2 3 Step Gain Switch not available with High Discrimination units seesedion 3 3 13 Connector to 15 Vdcfor optional Relay Package see section 4 4 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter 1 4 Key Terms 1 5 Types of Output Z
12. I1 SW5 In level mode Zero must always be larger than Span SW2 SW6 SW3 SW7 Transducer Temperature Check e Expect to find 0 65 Vdc between brown terminal BRN and housing e Should be able to measure approximatly 290 uA on digital meter placed in series with orangelead and its terminal ORG With sensing element disconnected expect reading of 12K ohm between center wire terminal CW and shield SHD using an analog meter 23 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter 5 2 5 3 9 4 Factory Assistance Field Service y Customer Training AMETEK Drexelbrook can answer any questions about your level measurement system Call Customer Service at 1 800 553 9092 US and Canada or 215 674 1234 International If you require assistance and attempts to locatethe problem have failed e Contact your local Drexelbrook representative e Call the Service department toll free at 1 800 527 6297 US and Canada or 215 674 1234 International FAX the Service department at 215 443 5117 or e E Mail to drexelbrook service ametek com Please provide the following information Instrument M odel Number Sensing Element Model Number and Length Original Purchase Order Number Material being measured Temperature Pressure Agitation Brief description of the probl em Checkout procedures that have failed Trained field servicemen are available on a time plus expense basis to assist in start ups diagnosing
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14. O 75 FOR LONGER 346 L LENGTH CONSULT FACTORY 7 me RE Sch NPT OPTIO AL UN ESS OTHERWISE STATED FLANGE ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES MM ls RI MOUNT I NG 140 SENSOR NH 3 50 Figure2 3 505 5100 Series Mounting Di mensi ons Remote Mounti ng 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter 2 3 Wiring Transmitter Refer to Figures 2 4 through 2 6 for the wiring diagrams of the 505 5100 transmitters Connect input power and output leads to terminal block TB 1 as shown The 505 5100 is shipped with the Output Select jumper block set to source theunit will supply all power tothe signal loop If an external power supply is used jumper should be moved tosink position Section 3 Operation describes the other indicators and controls For integral transmitters the level measuring cable and temperature compensation wires are prewired Figure2 6 shows the customer wiring of thelevel and temperature cables for remote mounted units Output Select J umper Block and Input Power Terminal Block TB1 120 240 Vac Unit di 5 TB Li 2 LOOP p 2 4 20 MA m d SRL 4 20ma gt OUTPUT SELECT
15. OO CLOSE BEAM ANGLE TO WALL Figure2 1 Mounting Recommendati ons 5 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter 5 INTEGRAL ELECTRONIC HOUS ING DC OR OWER Dali CIO LOO 3 1716 4 20MA 78 EER 154 i L1 L O N 8 1 4 un 3 4 NPT 18 1 4 AD 464 4 um i Jr nm 140 MOUNT NG 29 i UNLESS OTHERWISE STA L m 140 ALL DIMENSIONS IN INC 89 Figure2 2 505 5100 Series Mounting Di mensi ons Integral Mounting ES MM 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter 6 9 16 167 24 VDC OR o REMOTE ELECTRONIC HOUSING 5 15 16 INEPOWER 151 pe 5 16 DIA VE 8 4 b EXELBROOK M VESTE 4 20MA COAXIAL CABLE FROM SENSOR LL i E a 4 1 2 114 dA 210 i 3 4 NPT Jb 3 4 NPT W 92 Pi di ua vl 12 380 XXX 2 AND 380 XXX 6 COAXIAL CABLES 13 5 8 114 HE T
16. SH BUTTON INDICATOR i adela Ek p Figure4 1 Calibration and Alarm Switches NOTICE NOTE f after calibration the unit is not reading within 3 of actual level call Factory Service at 1 800 527 6297 EN SC 16 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter IS M esa l i NEAR ZONE ___ ALLOW 30 MIN 7 SENSOR AGE SENSOR FACE i uns l de ee XIMUM LEVEI In MAXIMUM LEVEI Loose pon i og E C a 156 S M E Bc BFSTANCE Messe em d O 156 SS S i SPAN 156 L AL1 6 tT MINUMUM LEVEI MINIMUM LEVEI Level Mode DistanceM ode Figure4 2 Calibration Example 17 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter 4 3 Setpoint Calibration a only for those units equipped with optional 24 Vdc outputs b COMMON 4 CONNECTION TS DREXELBROOK ULTRASONIC CONTINUOUS Refer to Figure 4 1 for location of alarm switches ALM1 and AL M 2 Alarm points are set directly in inches from the zero point Nor
17. able with 5 colored crimp connectors la belled 2 through 6 on Figure4 4 and 1 non crimped connec tor labelled 1 on Figure4 4 The non crimped connector is only required if using a relay package that contains remote LEDs for indicating Lost E cho or Near Zone Figure 4 4 Cable to Optional Relay Package 19 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter INGON AV 13H I 2 AV 138 E 221 1010 042 310A T MIIA dol JINGON AV 138 LOL 3NOZ uv3N 0H93 1807 and 31 ZN LW IV 2 009 104 ENG d LAEL JOA Dt NONNOO ZN il o v 1 1 dOO 1 dOO 1 NOI 14189530 VU0c 7 YILLINSNVEL OINOS VELIN s31835 50y NOH4 318V9 LAN YOLONGNOO 9 8 L 9 5 y d Wdy IV IN vuoc vupr DO ONIOV3U 001 0 s30 A08d W10 404 NOIIVHS81I IVO QUVONVIS AYOLOVA SLIOA 9 1 SIVNINS31 W10 SSOYOV dOHU 39V1 OA LNAYYND dOO vwo LV OVA Occ O SdAV S CIIVHY S
18. ansmitter 6 1 Transmitter Specifications continued 6 2 Transducer Specifications Damping Lost Echo Near Zone Optional Alarm Outputs Pulse Repeat Rate Mounting Sensing Element Material Beam Angle Process Temperature Process Pressure 0 15 or 45 second responsetime field selectable LED indication loop current 4 mA Additional output 24 Vdc 35 mA max LED indication loop current 20 mA Additional output 24 Vdc 35 mA max 2 outputs 24 Vdc 35 mA maximum Alarm points are set in inches 280 or 420 ms field selectable Integral or Remote 4 NPT fitting flange mounts available CPVC Conical 12 typical 3dB down outsidethe cone 40 F to 160 F CPVC 40 C to 70 C 10to50PSIG 27 AMETEK DREXELBROOK An ISO 9001 Certified Company 205 Keith Valley Road Horsham PA 19044 US Sales 1 800 553 9092 24 Hour Service 1 800 527 6297 International 215 674 1234 Fax 215 674 2731 E mail drexelbrook info ametek com Web www drexelbrook com
19. asonic Transmitter 2 2 Mounting Application Example Transmitter Since the maxi mum distance that the 505 5100 ultrasonic continued transmitter can sense is 80 feet and the acoustic beam spreads out at a rate of 1 25 inches per foot thetransducer should be mounted 100 inches from thetank wall If it isn t possible to mount the transducer the required distance from the tank wall and the acoustic beam does strikethe side wall of thetank then some acoustic energy will belost If thesidewall is relatively smooth some signal loss can betolerated but any structure or 90 degree ob structions on the sidewall may be detected See Figure 2 1 7 CAUTION A If the Series 505 5100 is located in a hazardous environment do not open gt enclosure cover or make break any electrical connections without first disconnecting electrical power at the source Ensure that wiring electrical fittings and conduit connections con form to electrical codes for specific location and hazard level CORRECT INCORRECT CORRECT INCORRECT Es Bas FILL LINE STRUCTURE ECHO STRONGER EL THAN LEVEL 1 EET OK T
20. d repetition rate 3Co Table 3 1 Time Delay and Repetition Rate SEE Switch SWA Settings Switch Time Repetition Position Delay Rate 0 0 seconds 280 msec 1 15 seconds 280 msec 2 45 seconds 280 msec 3 O seconds 420 msec 4 15 seconds 420 msec 5 45 seconds 420 msec 6 9 not used not used A F not used not used A step gain switch is available on standard 505 5100 units Thestep gain switch can be used to decrease the acoustic signal and avoid noiseinterference For example the standard chassis is capable of shooting to a distance of 80 feet The extra power produced to shoot the 80 foot signal might be too much and could possibly cause nui sance reflections from irregular sidewalls tank obstructions or agitator blades By reducing the gain of the chassis using the step gain switch the effect of nuisancereflections can be eliminated 13 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter 3 3 Step Gain Switch The factory setting is position 6 This setting should be adequate for most applications If falsehigh readings occur decreasethe gain Step Gain Switch 6 100 gain D 80 96 gain 4 67 gain 22 3 50 gain LT 2 4096 gain 1 30 gain e 20 gain 3 4 High Discrimination Units High discrimination chassis 405 5110 contains an additional circuit that automatically reduces the effect of nuisance echos created when mounting the transducer in a nozzle This circuit allows mounting the transducer inside a pipeup to
21. ecial mountings can be provided tofit specific mounting applica tions Refer to Figures 2 2 and 2 3 for standard mounting dimensions RN e The 505 5100 Series transmitter is designed for field NN mounting but it should be mounted in a location as free as NN possible from vibration corrosive atmospheres and any V possibility of mechanical damage e For convenience when adjusting place the electronic unit in a reasonably accessible location Ambient temperature should be between 40 F and 160 F 40 C to 70 C e Thetransducer axis must be mounted perpendicular tothe liquid surface eEnsurethat the transducer face is not recessed into a mounting nozzle as stray reflections can causefaulty operation NOTE aem e Ifthetransducer must be mounted in a nozzle use a 505 5110 High Discrimination unit e When mounting the transducer consideration must be gi ven to the 30 inch Near Zone If thelevel rises to within 30 inches of the sensing el ement face a 4 or 20 mA signal 20S evel mode 4 distance mode will be generated the Near Zone LED will light and theNear Zone Alarm Output will drop from 24 Vdcto 0 Vdc e When mounting the transducer consideration must be gi ven to the beam angle of the acoustic signal The typical conical beam angle of the acoustic signal is 12 degrees 6 degrees from center Mount thetransducer so that the beam does not hit the tank wall ladder rungs or other obstructions 505 5100 Series Ultr
22. ero Span Range Near Zone Lost Echo L evel Mode Distance Mode Source Mode Sink Mode The point at which the output is to equal 4 mA 0 level measured from the transducer face down y The point at which 20 mA 10096 occurs mea sured from the zero point M aximum distance from the transducer face The distance just below thetransducer face wherethetransmitter cannot make a level mea surement 30 inches A condition that occurs when the acoustic energy is not being returned tothetransducer L oss of echo may occur when large amounts of foam are present Output increases as level increases L evel mode output is the most common type of output measurement Output decreases as level increases Transmitter provides 24 Vdc to drive the loop standard J umper has been moved toallow thetransmitter to receive 24 Vdc from an external supply 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 Unpacking Carefully remove the contents of the shipping carton and check each item against the packing list before destroying any packing material If thereis any shortage or damage report it tothe factory immediately 2 2 Mounting The 505 5100 Series ultrasonic transmitter is available with Transmitter the electronic unit and transducer as either a single integral assembly or connected by 2 coaxial cables in the remote con figuration Extended sensing element lengths and sp
23. mally 24 Vdc is present on the male pins J 4 7 measured from the pins to common When a setpoint alarm is exceeded the voltage drops to 0 Vdc In thecalibration example of Figure4 2 thelow alarm poi nt would be set 6 inches from the zero point or minimum level Starting with thetop switch of ALM 1 the settings would be 0 0 6 The high alarm point is 6 inches from the maximum level which is 156 inches in this example Starting with thetop switch of ALM 2 the settings would be 1 5 0 span 6inches Alarm settings ALM 1 and ALM 2 can be set to alarm at any point in the calibrated range Connections are madetothetransmitter using female connectors to 4 J 5 J 6 J 7 and common connection as shown in Figure4 3 O O E Delta MALE A PINS PE SERIES 405 5100 TRANSMITTER SERIAL NUMBER Figure 4 3 Alarm Relay Connections J 6 and J 7 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter 4 4 Relay Package Optional As an option a 401 600 external relay package is available This package can provide remote mounted relay outputs for Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Lost Echo and Near Zone This package can also be equipped with remote LEDs toindicate L oss of Echo or Near Zone A short cable Figure4 4 is availableto connect the 401 600 tothe ultrasonic chassis Cable 380 5000 053 contains 36 inches of ribbon c
24. ngs into the vessel can cause faulty operation If attempts tolocatethe difficulty fail notify the local factory representative or call the factory toll free at 1 800 527 6297 Toaid in troubleshooting please complete the information on Table 5 1 before calling the factory service department 22 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter T able 5 1 ULTRASONIC PHONE TROUBLESHOOTING Transmitter M odel Number Serial Number Process Material Temperature Pressure What is the Loop Current Isit stable Test the ability of the electronicunit to produce 4 and 20 mA Place switch 3 of SW8 to the ON position up Now by alternating switch 2 ON up position should 24 mA OFF down position should 220 mA Are either of the 2 red LEDs illuminated If yes which one Check for correct voltage on TB1 seeFigure 2 4 Loop supply voltage is measured at TB2 with no load should be 24 30 Vdcin source mode What is the position of the hex switch SW4 factory setting is zero See Figure 3 1 What is the position of the step gain switch factory setting is 6 See Figure 2 5 y mw PAE CH e gt x DE i NZ AN VOV What arethe switch positions of SW8 SeeFigure3 1 All should be DOWN off with the exception of position 4 it can be either UP on or DOWN off SW8 List the positions of the Span and Zero rotary calibration switches Figure 3 1 SW1 SW2 SW3 SW5 SW6 AND SW7 SW
25. nsing element is made of CPVC for compatibility with a wide range of process materials Ultrasonictransmitters work on the principle of sendinga pulsed high frequency sound wave from a peizo electric transducer tothe contents of the vessel The device mea sures the length of time it takes for the reflected sound wavetoreturn tothetransducer A successful measure ment depends on reflection from the process material in a straight line back tothetransducer Thetwo basic modes of operation arethe delta level and delta distance In the delta level mode the current output 4 20 MA dc increases as the liquid level rises In the delta distance mode the current output increases as the level falls distancetothetransducer increases Thedesired span range may be set from a minimum of 3 inches up to 80 feet Toignore obstructions in the vessel Autoprofiling tank mapping has been developed which allows a sonic snap shot of an empty vessel Thetransducer transmits a sound burst and the echo is recorded as a signature of the tank Any obstructions in the vessel will send an echo and create a profile Later on this signatureor profileis locked into theultrasonicunit s memory soit will not respond to echoes created by these obstructions 505 51X0 XO2 ContinuousUltrasonic Transmitter with 4 20 mA Configuration options O Integral Electronics 7 RemoteElectronics Electronic Unit options 1 High Discrimination ElectronicUnit 2
26. repetition rate is used for domed top tanks e Consult factory to use a 420 millisecond repetition rate Refer to Section 3 2 for more details 10 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter 3 1 Indicators amp Controls Zero and Span Calibration Switches continued Thezero and span are each set using three ten position rotary switches Zero and span settings are made in inches with 1 inch resolution Zero and span switches are used to Calibratethe unit discussed in Section 4 2 LED Indicators TwoLED indicators arelocated on thetransmitter to alert the user to a near zone or lost echo condition or improper calibra tion Calibration Pushbutton The calibration pushbutton is used in conjunction with SW8 for maximum calibration accuracy This button can also be used as a system reset Alarm Relays Outputs 24 volts 35 mA for near zone lost echo and 2 alarm setpoints are provided to activate external relays or alarms These are separate relay packages purchased as an option Step Gain Switch Changes the gain of the ultrasonic transmitter to lessen any effect dueto noise or obstruction Not available on High Discrimination chassis 11 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter
27. s Materials that equipment has been exposed to MSDS sheets for any hazardous materials Billing Address Shipping Address Purchase Order Number for Repairs Pleaseincludea purchaseorder even if therepair is under warranty If repair is covered under warranty you will not be charged Ship equipment freight prepaid to AMETEK DREXELBROOK 205 KEITH VALLEY ROAD HORSHAM PA 19044 1499 COD shipments will not be accepted 25 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Transmitter SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONS 6 1 Transmitter Specifications Near Dead Zone Minimum Span Maximum Span 2 Wire Signal Loop Load Voltage eLoop Resistance Repeatability Resolution Linearity Ambient Temperature Temperature Compensation Calibration Power Requirement Power Consumption Response Time 26 30 inches 62 cm 6 inches 15 2 cm or 10 of calibrated range whichever is greater 80 feet 24 4 m 4 20 mA DC isolated sourceor sink Source M ode 24 Vdc output Sink Mode 8 60 Vdcinput Source M ode 0 1000 ohms 024 Vdc 0 10 inch 3mm 0 30 inch 8mm 0 2 of full scalefor spans less than 3 feet 40 to 160 F 40 to 70 C Automatic Tonearest 1 inch 2 5 cm Zero and Span range switches ranges are set directly in inches 120 Vac 50 60 Hz 240 Vac 50 60 Hz or 24 Vdc at 250 mA without relays 6 watts 120 Vac 2 seconds approx 505 5100 Series Ultrasonic Tr
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