90 Series Radar Level Meter: User Manual
90 Series Radar Level Meter: User Manual
Level Meter
User Manual
(Version 21)
CONTENTS
I. Product Overview........................................................................................................1
II. Installation Requirements..........................................................................................2
2.1 Illustration........................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Installation Requirement.................................................................................... 3
III. Electrical Connection.................................................................................................9
IV. Debugging................................................................................................................ 10
V. Structure Drawing.................................................................................................... 12
VI. Technical Parameters.............................................................................................. 15
VII. Operation Instructions...........................................................................................16
1. Basic Setting........................................................................................................16
1.1 Min. adjustment..........................................................................................16
1.2 Max.adjustment..........................................................................................17
1.3 Medium.......................................................................................................17
1.4 Damping Time............................................................................................. 24
1.5 Range Setting.............................................................................................. 24
1.6 Near Blanking..............................................................................................25
1.7 Sensor Tag................................................................................................... 25
2. Display.................................................................................................................25
2.1 Display Content........................................................................................... 26
2.2 LCD Contrast Adjustment............................................................................26
3. Diagnostics..........................................................................................................27
3.1 Measured Peak........................................................................................... 27
3.2 Measurement Status...................................................................................28
3.3 Choose Curve.............................................................................................. 28
3.4 Echo Curve.................................................................................................. 29
3.5 Simulation................................................................................................... 30
4. Service.................................................................................................................31
4.1 False Echo Memory.....................................................................................31
4.2 Current Output............................................................................................33
4.3 Reset............................................................................................................34
4.4 Units of Measurement................................................................................35
4.5 Language..................................................................................................... 36
4.6 HART Working Mode.................................................................................. 36
4.7 Password..................................................................................................... 38
4.8 Distance adj.................................................................................................38
4.9 Threshold Setting........................................................................................ 38
4.10 AUTOGAIN.................................................................................................39
5. Information.........................................................................................................39
5.1 Sensor Type................................................................................................. 40
5.2 Date of Manufacture...................................................................................40
VIII. Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 40
90 Series Radar Level Meter
I. Product Overview
This series of radar level meter adopts 26G high frequency
radar sensor, its maximum measurement range can reach
up to 70 meters. The new fast microprocessors have higher
speed and efficiency, it also can do signal analysis, the
instrumentation can be used for reactor, solid silo and very
complex measurement environment.
● Principle
Radar level meter’s antenna microwave pulse is narrow and its direction is
downward. Microwave exposure to the medium surface then reflected back.
While antenna system receives microwave, it will send the signal to electronic
circuit automatically and convert it into level signals (because the microwave
propagation speed, electromagnetic wave to reach the target and the reflected
back to the receiver this time is almost instantaneous).
Datum measurement: Screw the thread or fix the sealing surface of the flange.
Note: Make sure the radar level meter the highest level wouldn't enter the
measuring blind area (Figure D shown below).
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Note:
The reference surface for measurement: the bottom surface of the thread or
the sealing surface of the flange.
When using radar level meter, make sure that the highest material level cannot
enter the blind area of the measurement (the area shown in D (Blind Area) in
the figure).
When setting the range parameter, be sure to include the height of the conical
part of the tank (refer to A in the figure).
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Stir
When there is stirring in the tank, keep
the meter away from the stirrer if
necessary. After installation, "false echo
learning" should be carried out under
agitation,
In order to eliminate the false echo
effect generated by the stirring blade. If
foam or waves rise due to stirring, the
installation should use wave guide pipe.
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When there is a stirring blade in the tank that interferes with the radar
measurement, if the stirring blade cannot be avoided, a false return is
required.
Wave storage eliminates interference signals generated by false waves.
If you want to get the normal level echo, the false echo storage can store the
echo signal between the envelope curve in the figure below, the storage is
defined as a false signal, and a normal level echo signal is obtained.
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① Correct ② Wrong
When there are obstacles in the tank that affect the measurement, it
is necessary to install a reflecting plate to measure normally.
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Cable Requirements
The power supply cable can use ordinary two-core cable, and the outer
diameter of the cable should be (8~12)mm to ensure the sealing of the cable
entrance. Should use shielded cable if there has electromagnetic interference.
RS485/Modbus
Separate the power supply and the 485 signal line using a two-core shielded
cable. For the specific power supply voltage range, refer to the technical data.
● Connection Type
The wiring diagram of 24V two-wire system as below:
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● Safety Guidance
● Protection Class
IV. Debugging
● Three debugging methods:
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Debug the meter through 4 buttons on the display screen. The language of the
debugging menu is selectable. After debugging, It is generally only used for
display, and the measured value can be read very clearly through the screen.
Exit programming
Back to previous menu
[hot key] Echo curve
● Computer Debugging
Connect with computer via HART
① USB
② Radar level meter
③ HART adapter
④ 250Ω Resistor
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V. Structure Drawing
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Display resolution 1 mm
Working storage and
transportation (-40~100) ℃
temperature
Process temperature (the temperature of the antenna part)
901 (-40~130)℃
902/903/904/905 (-40~250)℃
906 (-40~150)℃
Pressure Max.4MPa
Seismic Mechanical vibration l0m/s², (10 ~ 150) Hz
1.2 Max.adjustment
Max adjustment for the range setting. It determines the current output linear
corresponding relationship with the low position. When the display menu
1.3 Medium
When the display menu number 1.3, press the button to enter the
programming menu of medium.
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Press the button to select the processing of the first echo. There are 7
kinds of methods:
Normal: the amplitude of the first wave is not processed (the default value)
Small: the first wave amplitude decreased by 10dB Big: the amplitude of first
wave enhanced 10dB
Bigger: the first wave amplitude enhanced 20dB Biggest: the first wave
amplitude enhanced 40dB
First: only identify the first valid echo (not recommend use)
Highest: identify the highest signal of echo curve, regardless of the wave width
Multiple: reserve
button to select the next menu to enter the surface fluctuation menu.
LCD display as below
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button to select the next menu to enter the heap angle large menu
Then press the button to enter the heap angle large selection menu.
When the liquid crystal display menu is 1.3.4, press the button to select
the next menu into the liquid level bubble menu
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When the liquid crystal display menu is 1.3.4, press the button to select
the next menu to enter the dust strong selection menu.
When the liquid crystal display 1.3.5, press the button to enter the DK
value to adjust the setting menu.
LCD display as below
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1.3.5 Micro DK
Select the material properties for micro DK, press the button to enter
the LCD display of the micro DK settings
When choose material properties is micro DK, generally used for dielectric
constant less than 1.4, when the medium surface direct wave is very weak, or
can not be measured, and the tank bottom reflection method can measure
material height, then need to input the following parameters:
1.Empty Span: Empty tank height, empty tank or empty containers’ empty high
value materials.
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2.True level: Actual material level or tested material dielectric constant, the
two parameter correlation, enter one is ok, the above parameters precision
directly affects measurement results of precision value.
Note: Choose “Micro DK" carefully, most of the measurement is not
appropriate, while choose "micro DK", the system will determine and judge to
adopt direct echo or bottom reflection method is used to get the result of the
measurement.
When the liquid crystal display menu is 1.3.6, press the button to enter
the guide wave tube setting menu.
Press the button to enter the guide wave tube to measure the choice
menu.
Press the button and select "yes", then press the button to enter
into the guide wave pipe diameter setting menu.
Note: the guide wave tube setting must be guided wave tube in the presence
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When the LCD menu number is 1.3, press the button, enter the damping
time set menu.
LCD display as below
Press the button to enter the parameter edit state, press the
button to set number, press the button to change digits, then press the
button to confirm.
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When the LCD display menu number is 1.5, press the button to enter the
setting menu of the blind zone menu.
LCD display as below
Press the button to enter the parameter edit state, press the
button to confirm after edition.
When the LCD display menu number is 1.9, press the button to move the
menu to the sensor tag display item.
LCD display as below
Press the button to enter the parameter edit state, press the
button to confirm after edition.
2 Display
This feature is used to set display information.
When it is in main screen, press the button to move the arrow to the
display.
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Press the button to move the arrow to the desired parameter and press
On the page of menu 2.1, press the button, enter the LCD contrast
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adjustment menu.
LCD display as below
Press the button and the button to increase or decrease the contrast,
then confirm it with the button to adjust and save the results.
3. Diagnostics
The diagnostic function is used for the testing of the instrument& its
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main menu, press the button and move the arrow to diagnostics item.
On the page of menu 3.1, press the button, move on to the next
diagnostic measurements, display the sensor measurement status
On the page of menu 3.2, press the key to enter the waveform curve
display function.
LCD display as below
If you need to select a different curve, press the button, enter the
“Choose Curve” menu.
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Press the button and move the arrow to the curve which need to display,
On the page of menu 3.3, press the key, the LCD displays the selected
curve.
When the curve is displayed on the LCD, press the key to enter the curve
zoom edit menu.
LCD display as below
When you select the x axis zoom, press the button to confirm, then press
the button move the termination point to the needed position, press the
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button for confirmation, the selected area curve will be enlarge to full
3.5 Simulation
The simulation function is the simulation output of 4…20mA current. It is used
to check whether the current output function of the meter is normal or not.
Meanwhile, it can also be used for system debugging. When the LCD shows
Use the key to select the current output mapping mode, press the
key to confirm, and enter the corresponding setting menu. After completing
the value setting, press the key to confirm. At this time, the
corresponding current output setting value is the corresponding current value.
Empty Span: output current according to the given empty span value. (The
corresponding relationship between this value and the current value is
adjusted by 1.1 low position and 1.2 high position)
4. Service
The service menu includes more specialized functions for trained personnel.
Mainly include false echo learning, reset and instrument parameter storage.
When the LCD shows the main menu, press the key to move the arrow
to the service item,
LCD display as below
To update/create a false echo curve, press the button, and move the
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Prompt to enter the real echo distance value. After entering the distance value,
press OK to confirm.LCD display “ Please wait”. The instrument will start the
false echo learning, and then return to the false echo learning menu after
completion.
Note: update false echo curve and creates new false echo curve differences:
create a new false echo curve, clear the false echo curve after the real echo,
but update the false echo curve, the false echo curve will keep same after real
echo.
To edit the false echo curve, press the button, move the arrow to the
needed item, press the button to confirm, this function could edit or
change the created false echo to suitable for special condition, enter false echo
edit LCD display as below: (note: this menu required special well trained
engineer operation):
Curve edit every time two points, start and end is the location coordinates of
will edit curve, the AMP value after it is the value need revise(note: when the
range coordinates after input or edit, the corresponding AMP will update
automatically according to the present save data, which will work as the
reference of AMP edit); after two coordinates well edit, press the button
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to confirm. The instrument will connect the line according to the two points
automatically, then generate new false echo curve and replace the old curve;
press the button to confirm, the LCD will display the false echo curve
after this revision, at this time, press the button could back to edit
surface and continue to edit, after confirm the false echo revise already reach
the working condition, then press the button exit to false echo edit
menu.
LCD display as below
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Output mode
4-20mA or 20-4mA optional.
4-20mA means low level is 4mA, high level is 20mA;
20-4mA means low level is 20mA, high level is 4mA. When the LCD display
current output menu 4.2, press the button, move the arrow to the
Failure mode
Press the button, select the needed setting, press the button to
confirm the selection.
Failure mode is used to select when there is a fault alarm, the output current
can not be changed,20.5mA, 22mA or 4.0mA. In LCD display current output
select menu 4.2, press the button, move the arrow to the failure mode,
Press the button, select the needed setting, press the button to
confirm your choice.
4.3 Reset
There’re four reset functions available: basic settings, factory settings, peak
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When display current output (menu 4.2), press the button, enter reset
function.
LCD display as below
Press the button, enter the reset selection menu, you need to select the
appropriate reset function reset. Unit of measurement
measurement. When the LCD display reset menu (menu 4.3), press the
button, enter measurement units settings.
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Press the button, enter the measuring unit selection menu, you need to
select the appropriate units of measurement.
4.5 Language
Language has Chinese, English, French, Italy, four language options. When the
LCD display measuring unit (menu 4.5), press the button, enter the
language settings.
Press the button, enter the language selection menu, select the
language you want.
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Address changed to 1~15; working current of 4mA and 8mA optional, press
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4.7 Password
Passwords used to protect instrument parameters, after start the password
function, when change any flow meter parameters need input password, after
input correct password, the password protection function are limited to cancel,
user could change the instrument parameters. When the LCD display HART
Press the button to start the password function and set the password or
prohibit password function
display menu 4.7, press the button, enter distance adjustment menu
setting.
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4.10 AUTOGAIN
Echo wave signal strength auto gain adjustment(suggest to reserve)
5. Information
Information menu including basic information about production, such as
product serial no, date, software version etc. When LCD display main menu,
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VIII. Troubleshooting
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Device EEPROM
Err17 data read/write Send back to factory.
error
System component
Err18 parameters not Send back to factory.
match
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