“Smart” Radar Explosion Proof

Measurement Sensors” 730 The Kingsway Peterborough , Ont. K9J6W6 Canada

Tel: (705) 740 — 2010 Web: www.abmsensor.com
Fax: (705) 740 — 2563 E-mail: [email protected]

FEATURES OPTIONAL
Two Wire Operation Antenna Extension : 6” or 8” Lengths
Self Adjusting Tracking Radar - Use only with Teflon Antenna !
Output 4-20 mA / 20- 4mA - Refer to catalogue number Page for
For communications with calibration, ordering info.
diagnostics & data logging software High Temperature Unit :
Communication with “HART 7” - 2” / 1 1/2” NPT Process Connection
- Teflon De-coupler threads on with
APPLICATIONS 2” NPT Process Connection.
Water / Wastewater
Chemicals with vapors NEW

MECHANICAL
Conduit Entry : 1/2” NPT
Enclosure : Aluminum /S.S.- 94V0
Ingress Protection: NEMA 6 (IP68)

ENVIRONMENTAL
Approved : FM & CSA for Can. & US Explosion
Proof Class I, Div.1, Groups B, C, D: Antenna Extension
Dust-Ignition Proof Enclosure for
Class II/III Div. 1,Groups E, F, G PROCESS
CAN: View Certification Material Dielectric : Er >2
US: View Certification Pressure : 5 bar Max. 15-75 psi
Approvals : FCC Part 15 - Low Temperature : - Std. Sensor
Power Communication Device, CE PP Rod : - 40 to 140°F (- 40 to 60°C)
View Certification High Temp. Optional Sensor
Temperature : - 40 to 140°F (- 40 to 60°C) PTFE Rod : - 40 to 350°F (- 40 to 177°C)
Installation Category : Class II Teflon Temperature Decoupler Required
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATIONAL
Radar Range RANGE RESOLUTION MOUNTING
Code In Liquids Operation : Pulse Radar
Accuracy : +/- 0.1% of max. range in lab using
017 * - 17 ft. 0.08” 2.0”,1 1/2” NPT 4-20mA current output
* - 5m 2.0 mm ** +/-0.25% of max. range (typically in field)
Frequency : 6.3 GHz
033 * - 33 ft. 0.15” 2.0”,1 1/2” NPT Loss of Echo Hold : 1 min., 22mA or 2mA output
3.9 mm ** Transmitter Power : 50 uW average
050 * - 50 ft. 0.22” 2.0”,1 1/2” NPT
Calibration : via optional communications port.
* - 15 m 5.7 mm ** (required)
Diagnostics: (Echo Profile) via communications port
Antenna : Dielectric rod PP or Optional PTFE
100 * - 100 ft. 0.44” 2.0”,1 1/2” NPT
* - 30 m 11 mm **
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
140 * - 140 ft. 0.62” 2.0”,1 1/2” NPT
* - 42 m 15.7 mm **
Power DC 12 to 30 VDC , 0.07 A max @ 24 Vdc
240 * - 240 ft. 1.06” 2.0”,1 1/2” NPT ABM300 R load = (Vs — 6) / 24 mA
* - 73 m 26 mm **

Note - * Minimum Range starts at the lower tip of the antenna for
Output 4-20 mA Output 6.1 uA resolution
high dielectric material (water). For low dielectric materials Optional RS232 or RS485
allow longer Minimum Range. communications port 1
Note -**Only 2” and 3”NPT Mtg. Connection Available on High Temperature
Radar.

10A478 R5
 3 & 4 Wire Ultrasonic and Radar
Sensors User Instruction Manual 730 The Kingsway Peterborough , Ont. K9J6W6 Canada
Tel: (705) 740 — 2010 Web: www.abmsensor.com
Fax: (705) 740 — 2563 E-mail: [email protected]

Inter-Connection Diagram FCC INFORMATION TO RADAR USERS

Top View of Sensor (Access Cover Removed) NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provided rea-
+8 sonable protection against harmful interference when the
12– 30 VDC equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
-- 7 FUSE equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
6 - F1/8 A 250V energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
IN instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
L1 8 communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
DC Power Input AC/DC
Note - TB # 7 is L2/N 7 area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
6 user will be required to correct the interference at his own
Connected to TB # 4 expense.
OUT +5
4-20 mA WARNING-Changes or Modifications not expressly approved
—4 by ABM Sensor Technology Inc. could void the user’s
! 3 & 4 wire Ultrasonic &
Radar Level devices pro- ! 3 authority to operate the equipment.
vide the power (voltage) to
RS232/485
A/TX 2 Wiring Information
the current loop ,so use B/RX 1 - Ground shield at one end only.
passive resistive load at PLC - All terminal block wiring must be rated for 250V.
(controller) input.
STATUS - Power input wiring must be protected by a 15A double pole
ABM circuit breaker .
CALIBRATION SENSOR TECH. INC

Terminal Block SWITCH - Terminal is for use only with equipment which has no live
parts which are accessible .
Status LED - Terminal is for use with equipment which maintains basic
Calibration Pushbutton insulation from hazardous voltage under normal and single
fault conditions .
NOTE — Use only 1/2” NPT Conduit - Connection used at the remote end of external circuit .
Typical Installation Recommended Wiring
For AC Sensor —
1) Direct mounting ultrasonic sensor - Simply thread sensor directly into metal or
plastic nozzle.
Power 3 Wire unshielded 22 AWG , 300 V
2) Radar unit must be installed into metal fitting with the antenna pointing downward. Current Output 1 Pair shielded 24 AWG , 300 V
3) Do not mount in the center of a domed tank. Communication 1 Pair shielded 24 AWG , 300 V
For DC Sensor—
12 - 30 Vdc Power & Current output 3 Wire shielded 24 AWG , 300 V
115 / 230 Vac CALIBRATION PUSHBUTTON
˜
Communication 1 Pair shielded 24 AWG , 300 V
60 / 50 Hz / Led Indicator For 4 - 20 mA (750 ohm Max.)

1/2” NPT Conduit OPTIONAL Programmable Calibration &

Hole Diagnostics, Data Logging , RS232 or RS485 Calibration — 4 -20 or 20 - 4 mA Output
Process Mtg. Communications . For Radar programmable through communication is
Temperature Compensation for the speed of recommended.
1”,1 1/2”,2”,3”NPT sound for ultrasonic.
Ultrasonic Sensor FULL — Calibrate 20 mA or 4mA (Set Near Target)
Radar Rod 1. Calibration mode LED color is Green.
Antenna (for Radar Low Dielectric Materials has to be off)
2. Push button and hold until LED turns Yellow (20 mA)
or push button and hold until LED turns Red (4 mA)
Deadzone FULL 3. Release button and observe LED flashes
to acknowledge the calibration.
20 or 4 mA
EMPTY— Calibrate 4 mA or 20 mA (Set Far Target)
LED 1. Calibration mode LED color is Green
(for Radar Low Dielectric Materials has to be off)
Yellow

Red

A R
C E 2. Push button and hold until LED turns Red (4 mA)
C S S
U O or push button and hold until LED turns Yellow (20 mA)
R P L 3. Release button at Yellow or Red and observe LED flashes
A U to acknowledge the calibration.
C A T
Y For Radar to turn the Low Dielectric Materials operation mode
N I
O ON and OFF (this mode is recommended for materials with
+/—0.25% N dielectric constant lower than 4 and also to eliminate multiple
Per
Chart
reflections in tank.)
1) To turn the Low Dielectric Materials ON. Push button and hold
until LED goes OFF after the sequence of Yellow ,Red and turns
Material Off. The Low Dielectric Material operation is On when the LED’S
Level Green light blinks constantly.
EMPTY 2) To turn the Low Dielectric Materials OFF. Push button and hold
4 or 20mA until LED goes OFF after the sequence of Yellow , Red and
Turns OFF. The Low Dielectric Material operation is OFF when
LED is continuously Green.
Operation - An ultrasonic/electromagnetic pulse is transmitted from the
3) Use communication software.
ABM sensor . The pulse travels to the surface being monitored and is
reflected off this surface back to the sensor . The time of flight is divided
by 2 ,corrected with temp. and converted to an output signal directly
proportional to the material level . 2

DWG 10A363R3
3&4 Wire Ultrasonic and Radar Sensors
Communication Interconnection Dtl. 730 The Kingsway Peterborough , Ont. K9J6W6 Canada
Tel: (705) 740 — 2010 Web: www.abmsensor.com
Fax: (705) 740 — 2563 E-mail: [email protected]

Fig. # 1 RS232 Connection Fig. # 2 RS485 Connection

L1 8
SHIELD 1 L1 8
L2/N 7 6 2
L2 / N 7 To PC
ABM Sensor Terminal

6 7 3
Serial Port

ABM Sensor Terminal

4
+ 5 8
5 6
9
-- 4 + 5
RS485 to
3 -- 4
A/TX 2 Red DB9 3
Red
B/RX 1 WHT. or BLK. A/TX 2
WHT. or BLK.
B/RX 1
Connect Shield to
Note – Connect the shield to ABM Sensor Ground at one End
Terminal #4.
Note – Connect the shield to ABM Sensor
Terminal #3.

Connect to Serial Port of PC ,use

Extension Cable length as required
,Refer to Fig.# 1 or # 2 For Wiring Dtl.

To Power Source

FUSE

+ 8
24VDC -- 7
6
+ 5
4-20 mA -- 4
3
!
RS232/485 A/Tx 2
B/RX 1

STATUS
Calibration ABM

1/2” PVC Conduit Only for PVC

Housings, Metal Conduit not
Sensor Calibration Recommended Except for
Switch & Status Led Metal Housing.
ULTRASONIC

RADAR

1) Load “Probe Gateway PC Software” into your PC .

(Select SETUP.EXE from installation CD and follow instructions on the screen.)
2) Click on START and under PROGRAMS select “Probe Gateway PC”.
3) Follow instruction in help file .

10A524 R1
3 Wire Explosion Proof Radar
Measurement Sensors 730 The Kingsway Peterborough , Ont. K9J6W6 Canada
Outline Dimensional Dtl. Tel: (705) 740 — 2010
Fax: (705) 740 — 2563
Web: www.abmsensor.com
E-mail: [email protected]

Model #

Power Rating : 24 Vdc , 0.07 A max. @ 24Vdc

AMB. TEMP. : - 40 TO 60°C.
OUTPUT : 4 - 20 mA,RS :
ENCLOSURE : NEMA 4x , I P65
De- energize circuit before removing
access cover
CAUTION ! ELECTROSTATIC RISK
Serial # I.D.#
Class 1, Div. 1 Groups B, C, D ; T6
Class II/III Div. 1, Groups E, F, G

Ø3.97"

2.10"
Nameplate Recess

Cover Tool Access Hole

6.629"

Thread on Wiring
access
Cover (Aluminum or
S.S.)

1.324" 18.25"
1/2" npt Conduit Entry

FCC Nameplate
1.5"Ø

Mounting Thread
2"/ 1 1/2" NPT
10.3"
Antenna Teflon

CL

3 Wire Radar Explosion Proof

Outline Dimensions

DWG 10A525R1