MICROWAVE 320

Position & Level Control

An L&J Technologies Co.

5911 Butterfield Road
Hillside, IL 60162
Phone: 708-236-6000
Fax: 708-236-6006

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 Sonac 320 Upgrade Kit
Installation Instructions

The new upgraded unit is not only smaller, but also equipped with connectors for easy PCB field replacement.
In addition, an internal quick-test feature has been added to help verify proper operation.

Step 1: Locate and verify all shipped parts.

1-New Sonac 320 amplifier PCB.
1-New label
2-Terminal block plug connectors.
1-Manual

Step 2: Turn off power to the unit.

Step 3: Remove the cover from the base by unscrewing the four retention screws.

Step 4: Remove and discard the old Sonac 320 amplifier Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Simply grab the PCB
card ejectors toward the inside of the PCB and pull up and out.

Step 5: Remove and discard old PCB card guides by removing the single screw located in the base of each
card guide.

Step 6: The connections to the new Sonac 320 amplifier PCB are the same as the old Sonac 320
motherboard PCB. Instead of using screw terminal blocks that attached directly to the PCB, two
push-on terminal blocks are used. These terminal blocks mate to a plug connector wired to your
external facilities and sensors. One plug terminal is labeled 1 thru 10 and the other 11 thru 20.
These numbers correspond to the same numbers as on the old Sonac 320 motherboard. Take the
plug connectors supplied in the kit and attached to the existing wiring. See manual (D42065) if
unsure of wiring.

Step 7: Remove and discard the old Sonac 320 motherboard. First remove and discard the two screws on
either side of the black PCB connector. Next note the location of the three remaining motherboard
mounting screws. The new Sonac 320 amplifier PCB will use the same mounting locations. Remove
these screws and save.

Step 8: Mount the new Sonac 320 amplifier PCB into the base using the three screws you saved and the
locations you noted in step 7.

Step 9: Insert the plug connectors into their respective terminal blocks. Verify proper connections and
calibrate as outlined in manual (D42065).

Step 10: Place the new label on the inside of the cover, on the side closest to the three knockouts. Make
sure to center the label before adhering to the cover.

Step 11: Place the cover back on the base and tighten down the four retention screws.

Step 12: Assembly is complete.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page(s)
1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Description ................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Principle of Operation ................................................................................... 4
1.3 Typical Applications ...................................................................................... 4
1.4 Ordering Information ..................................................................................... 5

2.0 Product Specifications .................................................................................... 5

2.1 Dimensions .................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Sensors (Transmitters & Receivers).............................................................. 6

3.0 Mounting & Wiring............................................................................................ 7

3.1 Unpacking .................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Mounting Location ........................................................................................ 7
3.3 Electrical ...................................................................................................... 7
3.4 Relay Wiring Truth Table ............................................................................... 8

4.0 Installation......................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Object Detection ........................................................................................... 8
4.2 Level Control ................................................................................................ 8

5.0 AdjustmentControls ......................................................................................... 9

5.1 Relay and Sensor Status............................................................................... 9
5.2 Strap and Potentiometer Function ................................................................. 9

6.0 Calibration......................................................................................................... 9

7.0 Alignment with Windows ................................................................................. 10

8.0 Differential Voltage ........................................................................................... 10

9.0 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 11

10.0 Spare Parts ..................................................................................................... 12

11.0 Return Goods (RG) Policy ............................................................................. 12

12.0 Product Warranty ........................................................................................... 12

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 1.0 INTRODUCTION to a low level pulsed DC, which is then amplified by an
adjustable gain - low noise IC amplifier to a 0-10 VDC control
signal.
The contents in this instruction manual are designed for
Delavan’s model Microwave 320. Please review the
information contained in this instruction manual carefully to This system is interconnected and uses pulse
ensure proper operation. discrimination coding. In these systems the receiver is on
only when the transmitter is on, thus the system is virtually
immune to false triggering from stray microwave
1.1 Description interference. The level of the amplified received signal (0-
10 VDC) is compared with a preset value in a voltage
Delavan’s model Microwave 320 is a single point electronic comparator circuit. When the signal received exceeds the
switch for ON/OFF action. It can be used for level control as comparator setpoint, an output signal is initiated which is
well as detection of objects. This sensing principle can “see” processed through time delay circuits to drive the output
through windows that are transparent to microwave energy. relay.
This makes the Microwave 320 especially useful for
application on very aggressive as well as hot products as Materials in the industrial environment have various effects
the sensors do not have to come into direct contact with the on microwave signals. For example, low level microwaves
process material. Typical system shown in (Figure 1) below. cannot penetrate metals, but are reflected by them. They
are absorbed almost entirely by water, and to varying
degrees by water based solutions or products that have a
significant moisture content such as grain, wood products,
etc.

Transmission losses increase with increasing dielectric

constants and increase with increasing conductivity. For
example, air (dielectric constant of 1 and conductivity of zero)
transmits microwave with no loss while sea water (dielectric
constant of 55 @ X-band and conductivity of 4 mhos/meter)
provides extreme attenuation of the microwave energy. It is
the material’s dielectric constant and conductivity that
Figure 1 determine whether or not the material is a good candidate
for microwave control.

1.2 Principle of Operation

1.3 Typical Applications
These controls are non-contact, microwave based controls.
The transmitter (source) consists basically of a power Level control of liquids or solids in tanks, bins, hoppers or
supply, pulse modulator, Gunn oscillator, and directional chutes are some typical applications. Non-conductive
antenna. The receiver consists of a directional antenna, a fiberglass tanks represent minimal losses to X-band
microwave mixer cavity with a Schottky barrier diode detector, microwaves. The microwave sensors are mounted on the
a high gain, low noise amplifier, a pulse coding network, a outside opposite one another on the tank. Losses through
voltage comparator circuit, and a relay driver circuit. the tank walls and air vapors above the product are low.
When the product level reaches the control position, the
In the transmitter, power is converted to a well regulated signal is attenuated significantly, causing the output relay to
and filtered 12 VDC supply. It is then pulsed at about 1 KHz change state.
by the pulse modulator circuit. This circuit is included to
permit pulse discrimination circuitry to be used. In addition, Metal tanks or hoppers must have a “window” transparent
pulsing at a 10% duty cycle safely permits peak transmitted to microwave signals. Sightglasses (3”-4” dia.) can be used
power levels 10 times greater than permitted under on liquid storage tanks, compatible with the pressures,
continuous wave operation. temperatures and chemical properties of the materials
stored in the tank. For metal vessels storing solid materials,
The pulsed DC is fed to a Gunn oscillator in the antenna “windows” can be constructed of materials compatible with
assembly, where the 12 VDC, 1 KHz square wave is the product contained therein. See Windows page 7.
converted to a pulsed X band (10.525 GHz) microwave
signal. The signal is radiated by the directional antenna,
which is typically a 10 dB gain horn with a beam angle of
approximately 40°.

In the receiver, the signal is received by a directional antenna

and coupled to a mixer cavity containing a Schottky detector
diode. This diode converts the low level microwave signal

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1.4 Ordering Information 2.1 Dimensions
Microwave
320 - - - -___

Interconnection Cable
P50 = Pair of 50 ft. PVC Cables,
2 Conductor
P100 = Pair of 100 ft. PVC Cables
2 Conductor
B = Bulk PVC Cable, 2 Conductor
(Lengths over 100ft.)
T = Bulk Teflon Cable, High Temp
(300 ft. or Less)
00 = None

Mounting Options (per pair)

W = Standard, 2 ½” C.S. Weldment for 851’s
U = 4” C.S. Weldment with UHMW window
T = 4” C.S. Weldment with Teflon window
F = 4” C.S. Weldment with Firebrick
(750° F max)
G = 2” Weldment and Quartz Glass Window
(400° F max)
H = High Temp, 4” Lagging Extension
for 851’s
A = High Temp, Angled Weldment for
Fly Ash Applications
E = High Temp, 12” Lagging Extention for 2.0 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Fly Ash Bracket
00 = None Electrical Specifications
Supply Voltage Nominal Absolute Limits
Sensors Type (priced per pair) 115 VAC 95-135 VAC
851 = Standard, C.S. direct coupled 2 -½” NPT 24 VDC 20-26 VDC
811 = NEMA 12, 3.9” x 3.8” x 6.6” Enclosure 231 VAC 190-270 VAC
with Extention Frequency, AC Power 50-60 Hz 45Hz Minimum
801 = NEMA 4X,3.9” x 3.8” x 6.6” Enclosure Power Consumption 5 VA
861 = High Temp, Water-Cooled, (750° F max.) Output & Ratings Relay, Form C contacts
851S= 316 Stainless Steel, Direct Coupled, 2-1/2” NPT DPDT
851V= Vibration Resistant 851’s
5 amp @ 120 VAC Resistive
841 = NEMA 12, 3.9” x 3.8” x 6.6” Enclosure
with Extension and Horn 3 amp @ 240 VAC Resistive
3 amp @ 24 VDC Resistive
Note: 801, 811, 841, 851, 851S, 851V---- Time Delay Independent with Auto Reset
140 F max for Electronics on make, or break
Time Delay Range Minimum = 50 milliseconds
Enclosure Type
Maximum = 30 seconds
S = Standard, NEMA
° 4X Enclosure
C = Clear Cover, NEMA 4X Enclosure Nominal = 10 Seconds
O = OEM, Electronic Assembly with Mounting Hardware Fail-safe Switch selectable - High level
(No Enclosure) or Low level
T = Standard, NEMA 4x enclosure with external Self-test Operating -40 F to +160 F
option.
Temperature (Elect.) (-40 to +71 C)
D = Clear cover NEMA 4x enclosure with external Self-
test option. Maximum PVC 1000 feet (304.9M)
Model Microwave 320 Point Level Switch Cable Length Teflon 300 feet (91.4M)
Sensor Mounting 2 1/2 NPT
Sensing Range Minimum =6 inches (15cm)
Maximum = 100 feet (30.5 M)
Enclosure Rating NEMA 4X
Watertight, corrosion resistant

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 2.2 Sensors (Transmitters & Receivers)

Sensor & Model No Description Typical Applications

Long range transmitting/receiving Standard Service

sensors with 10 dB gain horn anten- Object detection, railroad car
nas. Maximum range 100’ in air. detection & positioning. Liquid
NEMA 4X enclosures. MT801/MR801 level control, bin level control
temperature range: -20º F to +140º F (sand, rock, asphalt, coal, cement,
(-30º C to +60º C). fly ash, etc.) use with Part #41121
window.

MT801/MR801

Short Range accurate high/low level High/low level detection, empty

detection. Range up to 10’ in air. bottle detection, battery filling level
Used primarily for accurate position control, empty box detection
and level sensing of bottle, small boxes, ect. counting, short range plugged
NEMA 12 enclosures. chute.
Temperature range: -20º F to +140º F
(-30º C to +60º C).

MT811/MR811

Similar to MT811/MR811 except Waveguide with 10db gain horn

10 db gain horn antennas are used. antenna. Level control when vessel
Designed to be used in Part No. or environment is extremely hot.
41105-X, waveguide extension kit. Furnaces, kilns, cupolas, fly ash,
Maximum range 100’ in air, furnance fluidized beds, etc. Use
Enclosures is NEMA 12. When used with Part #41121, #41213 and with
with 41105-X, maximum temperature is castable refractory materials.
at antenna is 600ºF (313ºC). Amplifier
maximum temperature is 140 F (60ºC).

MT841/MR841

Identical to MT801/MR801 except Severe Service. Bin level control

sensors are constructed in 2 ½” of sand, rock, asphalt, coal, etc. in
steel pipe. Designed to be screwed areas where physical abuse of
directly into vessels using 2 ½” sensors is possible. Rugged.
weldment(P/N 1249 - order separately).
Window material is FDA approved
UHMW polyethylene 1” thick.
Contact factory for other available
material. Temperature range:
-20º F to +140º F (-30º C to +60º C).

MT851/MR851

Similar to MT851 and MR851 Hot product, water cooled level

except waveguide 10 db horn and control of limestone, ores, and
electronics is located inside water other products contained in
cooled jacket. firebrick enclosures.

MT861/MR861

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3.0 MOUNTING & WIRING Weldments
The MT851/MR851 system requires the use of a mounting
3.1 Unpacking weldment Delavan P/N 44183 shown in (Figure 3) below.
4-1/16’’
Normally the sensors and the control unit are packed
separately. The type of sensors used are dictated by the
specific application. Unpack the sensors and compare the
model number to the specifications shown on (page 5) to
confirm they meet your application requirements.
3-5/16’’
Unpack the control unit and check the nameplates against
the packing list before destroying any packing material. 3/32’’
1” Figure 3

3.2 Mounting Location 3-3/16” DIA

3/16”

When installing microwave weldments (Delavan P/N 44183)

Control Unit in a vessel, install a cast iron pipe plug in the weldment to
Delavan’s Microwave 320 electronic control unit is designed avoid distorting the weldment during welding. Remove the
for field mounting in wet, corrosive environments. Good pipe plug and install the window, or sensor, with Teflon tape
installation practice is to mount the unit in an accessible or a suitable lubricant to prevent galling and ease removal,
location, as free as possible from vibration, temperature should it become necessary.
extremes, and corrosive vapors, where it is protected from
mechanical damage. In wet service areas, to prevent NOTE: DO NOT USE a 2 ½” NPT half coupling as this type of
moisture accumulation in the enclosure, conduits should connection will form a pocket to collect product, that will
enter the enclosure from below. cause inaccuracies.
Sensors Windows
The Microwave 320 sensors are supplied as transmitters The Microwave 320 system can see through non-metallic
and receivers. Their installation is dictated by the type of windows. The windows can be made by the user or supplied
sensor used. With the exception of the MT851/MR851, the by Delavan. Some materials that act as windows are:
sensors generally use a mounting plate Delavan P/N 41347
shown in (Figure 2) below. MAGNESIUM FIREBRICK NYLON PARAFFIN
POLYETHYLENE POLYSTYRENE GLASS (no lead)
TEFLON LUCITE LEXAN
QUARTZ FIBERGLASS PLEXIGLASS
16.0 PVC STYROFOAM MICA
(406.4)
5.875 1.00 Typ.
(149.2) (25.4)

1.468 .188
(37.3) (4.8) 4.00 3.3 Electrical
2.937 (101.6)
(74.6)
Power and relay wiring should comply with NEC (National
Electrical Code) standards and specifications. When
selecting wire for power and relay connections use a light
gauge, 16 to 20 AWG insulated wire.
Figure 2
Power Wiring
Model 851’s, 861’s, & 801’s will have arrows on both the 1. Make certain power is disconnected.
transmitters and receivers. When mounting these models,
alignment of the arrows is critical. Line arrows so they both 2. Run power wires through conduit.
point in the same direction or at 180° of each other. If for
some reason the arrows have worn off, are not visible, or 3. Connect the hot wire to the appropriate terminal, 115 VAC
are missing, lining up 851 or 861 sensors with the conduit to #3, 230 VAC to #4, or 24 VDC to #16. Connect the
openings facing the same direction or at 180° of each other common wire to terminal #2 when using 115 or 230
will also ensure proper alignment. VAC. When using 24 VDC connect the common to #17.
Connect an earth ground wire to terminal #1.
Model 811’s & 841’s will have rectangular waveguides or (see Board Layout on page 8.)
horns. When mounting these models make the long side of
the horns or waveguides of each sensor parallel with each
other.

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Board Layout

DELAVAN

FIGURE 5

Cable Splicing Relay Wiring

If an installation requires longer sensor cables, approved The relay contacts are form C Dry Contacts. Power must be
cable and splicing connectors should be used. Contact supplied to the relay contacts, typically, by using a jumper
factory for the proper cable and connectors. Prepare sensor between the power terminal and the common terminal of
cables for terminal connection with maximum unshielded each relay that is used.
length as shown in (Figure 4) below.

1”
4.0 INSTALLATION
3/16”

4.1 Object Detection

Use the shortest possible air path between the transmitter

and receiver. Place the receiver sensor as close as possible
Figure 4 to the object to be detected.

If permitted by applicable electrical codes, the transmitting 4.2 Level Control

sensor lead may be run in the same conduit as the power
wiring. NEVER LOCATE THE RECEIVING SENSOR LEADS When the Microwave 320 system is used for level control,
IN CONDUIT WITH OTHER LEADS, (except in multiple unit sensor installation is dependent on the type of sensor used
installations, leads of other receiving sensors can be run as well as whether or not a window is used.
together).
When the Microwave 320 system is used for level sensing,
3.4 Relay Wiring Truth Table the sensors should be located so that they are buried
LOW FAIL-SAFE POSITION (covered), when the system should see high level. If the
M/W 320 product is granular and a repose angle exists, the sensor’s
ON BOARD BEAM BLOCKED BEAM CLEAR location should be at the bottom of the pile.
COMPONENTS
RED LED OFF ON
NOTE: DO NOT attempt to see the top of the cone as “bounce
YELLOW LED ON OFF
RELAY ENERGIZED DE-ENERGIZED or reflections” can cause false signals.
RELAY C. to N.C. OPEN CLOSED
RELAY C. to N.C. CLOSED OPEN

5.0 ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS

HIGH FAIL-SAFE POSITION
M/W 320
ON BOARD BEAM BLOCKED BEAM CLEAR 5.1 Relay and Sensor Status
COMPONENTS
RED LED OFF ON
Relay Status:
YELLOW LED OFF ON
RELAY DE-ENERGIZED ENERGIZED
YELLOW LED: Illuminates when the relay is energized.
RELAY C. to N.C. CLOSED OPEN
RELAY C. to N.C. OPEN CLOSED Sensor Status:
RED LED: Illuminates when the microwave path is made
(beam not blocked condition).

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5.2 Strap and Potentiometer Function Step 4 - While counting the number of full turns, slowly
rotate the gain potentiometer clockwise (CW) until the RED
Fail-safe Strap LED comes ON. If it comes ON in less than three (3) full
turns, place the gain select strap to (low gain). The RED
The fail-safe strap determines if the relay is energized when
LED indicates the Microwave path is made. NOTE the
the object to be detected is present (path broken) or absent
number of turns at this setting.
(path made).
Fail-safe high or fail-safe low does not indicate the physical
Step 5 - Place the object to be detected in the beam or
location of the sensor installed in the vessel.
increase the product level to cover the sensors. The RED
LED should go OFF. Continue to slowly rotate the gain
Time Delay potentiometer clockwise (CW) counting the total turns until
The Microwave 320 control unit has two independently the RED LED comes ON, or the potentiometer is rotated a
adjustable time delays. Delay on “beam make” and on full 18 times.
“beam break.” Two potentiometers set the delay time. NOTE the number of turns.

Gain Control Step 6 - Rotate the gain potentiometer counter-clockwise

A multi-turn potentiometer is furnished to match the ampli- (CCW) to a point midway between settings recorded in
fier gain to the application conditions. Clockwise (CW) rota- Steps 4 & 5.
tion facing the gain potentiometer increases the gain.
Step 7 - The self test circuit can now be verified. First make
Gain Select Strap sure the air path between the two sensors is not blocked.
A three position strap is used to control receiver gain. Pressing either the internal or external self test switch will
toggle the RED and YELLOW LED states. If either LED fails
Self Test to change state then a problem exists in the Microwave 320.
The Microwave 320 is equipped with a self test circuit. See section 9.0 for troubleshooting hints.
Pressing the momentary switch located on the far right of
the board will activate it. (Optional external switch is also Step 8 - The Microwave 320 is provided with two time delay
available.) Pressing either switch will force the Microwave adjustments, delay on “beam make” and delay on “beam
320 to evaluate an altered receiver sensor signal. This break.” Choose your time delay setting from the applications
will toggle the RED and YELLOW LED states. listed below.

Bi Level Control
Normally requires both time delays to ensure that a
6.0 CALIBRATION turbulence upper level will not cause a false trip. Clockwise
rotation of beam make or beam break increases time delay.
Step 1 - Determine the fail-safe mode required for your
application. The fail-safe switch determines if the relay is Plugged Chute Control
energized when the object to be detected is present (path These applications will normally require delay on beam
broken) or absent (path made). break so that falling material will not trip the control relay
prematurely.
Relay De-
Fail-safe Fail-Safe Strap Position Energized
Starvation Control
High Level 1&2 when path
Will require a delay on beam make so that when product
is blocked
ceases to flow (starvation) the relay will not operate until
some reasonable time period has elapsed. This prevents
Low Level 2&3 when path
false signals due to temporary reductions in flow.
is clear
Step 2 - Double check all wiring connections, apply power
Object Detection Control
to the unit, and place the gain select strap in position 1 & 2
(high gain). Path between sensors should be clear (no Such applications as vehicle washing equipment require
product or object present). about 1/2 second delay on beam make and beam break to
prevent false signals.
Gain Level Gain Select Strap Position
HIGH 1&2
LOW 2&3

Step 3 - Turn the Make and Break Delay potentiometers fully

counter-clockwise (CCW). Next turn the Gain potentiometer
counter-clockwise (CCW) at least 18 times. All three
potentiometers are now set to their minimum values. The
RED LED should not be illuminated.

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7.0 ALIGNMENT WITH WINDOWS

On applications using external windows and microwave Step 6 - Rotate the gain potentiometer counter-clockwise
transparent materials acting as windows, it is necessary to (CCW) to a point midway between settings recorded in
adjust the distance between the sensor face and the Steps 4 & 5.
“window”.
Step 7 - Repeat procedure with the other sensor.
Step 1 - During installation, provide for a half inch movement
of the sensors along the axis of the path between the Step 8 - Lock each sensor in place. This position will not
sensors. require readjustment unless the “window” characteristics
or sensors are changed.
Step 2 - Connect a DC voltmeter to analog terminal #14,
and ground to terminal #1. Step 9 - Proceed with normal gain setting in accordance
with 6.0 CALIBRATION.
Step 3 - Energize the system with the material to be sensed
absent from the path. Step 10 - During this procedure and on all gain setting
adjustments, it is beneficial to advance both time delay
Step 4 - Adjust the gain control to obtain a reading of 4 volts. adjustments to max. (CW) and ignore the relay function.
Step 5 - Place the object to be detected in the beam or
increase the product level to cover the sensors. The RED
LED should go OFF. Continue to slowly rotate the gain
potentiometer clockwise (CW) counting the total turns
until the RED LED comes ON, or the potentiometer is
rotated the full 18 turns.
NOTE the number of turns.

8.0 DIFFERENTIAL VOLTAGE

Through the use of a digital voltmeter, a Differential Voltage may be obtained. The maximum power, or optimum
reading may be obtained. This reading can be used to calibration voltage, is approximately 10 volts. If the reading
simulate what the Microwave 320 is actually seeing through is less than 10 volts, this may indicate either an obstruction
voltage measurements. By connecting the positive (+) lead between the two sensors or that the gain potentiometer is
of the voltmeter to the Analog Output on the 320 board and set too low for the application.
the negative (-) lead to shield of either the transmitter or the
receiver cable or ground, a voltage reading NOTE: Please refer to Board Layout on (page 8) for layout
and terminal information.

RED LED OFF RED LED ON

BEAM BLOCKED BEAM CLEAR

AVERAGE VOLTAGE
W/NORMAL BUILDUP
OPTIMUM CAL.
VOLTAGE

0 1 2 . 5 4 5 6 7 8 91 0
MIN. MED. MAX.
POWER POWER POWER

TRIP POINT
DC VOLTS, 20 VOLT SCALE

+ LEAD TO TP ON TOP OF 320 BOARD

- LEAD TO EITHER SHIELD CONNECTION
TERMINAL 13 OR 18
VOLTAGE SCALE

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9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Probable Cause Remedy

1. Unit not functioning as described. 1. No power to unit, or power 1. Make sure power is reaching main
exceeds absolute limits: terminal block; that wires are connected
95-135 VAC properly; power is within absolute limits.
180-270 VAC
20-26 VDC

2. Power to unit, but signal is not 2a. Gain potentiometer setting is too 2a. Adjust gain potentiometer.
received (RED LED OFF). low.

2b. Receiver malfunctioning. 2b. If the receiver diode fails, no signal is

received. (Consult Factory)

2c. Transmitter placement relation 2c. Move transmitter either in or out

to side of vessel wrong, causing out of slightly (+1/2 inch). Connect a voltmeter
phase reflections. to analog output and ground and
adjust transmitter placement for
maximum voltmeter reading (0-10 VDC).

3. Relay remains unchanged when 3a. Reflections. Beam reflects from 3a. Place an object directly in front of the
beam is broken. unrelated surfaces; provides as path transmitting sensor. If relay changes,
around object in the beam. then reflections may be a problem.

3b. Microwave passes through objects 3b. Check as in 2a. Readjust gain
because of microwave transparency potentiometer.

3c. Electrical signals may be passing 3c. Examine cables. Makes sure that the
from one cable to another creating an receiving sensor cables are not run with
auxiliary path. power, transmitting, or control wires.
Repair unshielded poor cable splices.
Run transmitting and receiving cables in
separate conduit and check for
insufficient cable shielding at terminal
connections. ( See Figure 4 & 5)

3d. Defective 320 board 3d. Plug in spare amplifier to check this.

4. Intermittent operation. 4. Usually results from two or more 4. Follow all the procedures in (step 3) to
causes in step 3. While one alone isolate and correct potential cause of
might not affect operation, adding a intermittent operation.
2nd or 3rd might decrease path so
total loss between sensors is less than
amplifier gain.

5. External device, that is wired to 5. System components other than the 5. Check microwave relay contacts and
relay terminal, does not function. Microwave 320 may be defective; external device. Wire power to relay
Status LED's indicate operation. relay contacts burned or external contacts.
device defective. No power at relay
contacts.

6. Self Test failure. 6. Either of the two sensors or the PCB. 6. Self test verifies the integrity of the whole
system. Review all problems in this section
to isolate the particular failure.

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10.0 SPARE PARTS 12.0 PRODUCT WARRANTY
DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Delavan level control products will be replaced, put in good
320 Final Assembly D42076 operating condition, or the purchase price refunded, at the
320 Electronic Assembly D42564 option of Delavan, free of charges except transportation, if
defective in their manufacture, labeling, packaging, or
320 Enclosure Gray D44151
shipping, and if notice of said defect is received by Delavan
320 Enclosure Clear D44152 within one year from the date of shipment. The cost of such
320 O.E.M. Mount Frame D42806 replacement repair or refund or purchase price shall be the
320 Weldment 2 1/2" C.S. D41249-2 exclusive remedy for any breach of any warranty, and
Delavan shall not be liable to any person for consequential
320 Weldment 2 1/2" C.S. D41249-4 damages for injury or commercial loss resulting from any
320 Mounting Plate D41347 breach of any warranty, of fitness for a particular purpose,
320 Firebrick Window D43681 and makes no other warranty, express or implied, including
implied warranty arising from course of dealing or usage or
320 Cable, Bulk - PVC D12667 trade.
320 Cable, Bulk - Teflon D442432
320 MR 801 Receiver D42944
320 MT 801 Transmitter D42943
320 MR 811 Receiver D42956
320 MR 811 Transmitter D42955
320 MT 851 Receiver D42941 Third Party Agency Approvals
320 MR 851 Transmitter D42940 FM Approved:
320 MR 861 Receiver D42924 Class II, Groups E, F & G
320 MT 861 Transmitter D42923 Division 1 Hazardous
320 Instruction Manual D42065 Locations
CSA Approved:
Class II, Groups E, F & G
Hazardous Locations
11.0 RETURN GOODS PROGRAM

When returning equipment to Delavan, it is necessary to

first obtain a return goods authorization (RMA) number.
In order for Delavan to provide the most efficient service
regarding any equipment being returned, the following
information is necessary:

1) Billing & shipping addresses

2) Contact name & phone number

3) Reason for return

4) Purchase order number (for repairs)

5) Brief, but detailed, description of the

problem or reason for return.

Authorization may be obtained by contacting either

Delavan or your local Delavan representative.
5911 Butterfield Rd.
Hillside, IL 60162
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