Pulsar
®
Pulse Burst Radar Level Transmitter
Table of Contents
1.0 QuickStart Installation
1.1 Getting Started..........................................................4
1.1.1 Equipment and Tools .....................................4
1.1.2 Configuration Information.............................5
1.2 QuickStart Mounting................................................6
1.2.1 Antenna .........................................................6
1.2.2 Transmitter.....................................................6
1.3 QuickStart Wiring ....................................................6
1.4 QuickStart Configuration .........................................7
2.0 Complete Installation
2.1 Unpacking ................................................................9
2.2 Electronic Discharge (ESD) Handling Procedure......9
2.3 Before You Begin.....................................................10
2.3.1 Site Preparation ............................................10
2.3.2 Equipment and Tools ...................................10
2.3.3 Operational Considerations..........................10
2.3.3.1 Maximum Distance...............................11
2.3.3.2 Minimum Distance...............................11
2.3.3.3 Problematic Applications;
GWR Alternative ..................................11
2.4 Mounting................................................................12
2.4.1 Installing the Antenna ..................................12
2.4.1.1 Location................................................12
2.4.1.2 Beam Angle...........................................12
2.4.1.3 Obstructions .........................................13
2.4.1.4 Nozzles..................................................13
2.4.1.5 Standpipes and Stillwells .......................14
2.4.2 Installing the Transmitter .............................14
2.4.2.1 Orientation ...........................................14
2.4.2.2 Initial Installation..................................15
2.4.2.3 Poor Signal Quality...............................15
2.5 Wiring ....................................................................16
2.5.1 General Purpose or Non-Incendive ..............16
2.5.2 Intrinsically Safe ...........................................16
2.5.3 Explosion Proof............................................17
2.6 Configuring the Transmitter....................................18
2.6.1 Operating Parameters ...................................18
2.6.2 Setting Up for Shop Configuration ..............18
2.6.3 Transmitter Display and Keypad ..................18
2.6.4 Password Protection (Default = 0)................19
2.6.5 Menu: Step-By-Step Procedure.....................20
58-601 Pulsar
®
Radar Transmitter
2.6.5.1 Radar Transmitter Menu Table..............21
2.7 Configuration Using HART
®
..................................25
2.7.1 Connections .................................................25
2.7.2 Display Menu...............................................25
2.7.3 HART Revision Table ..................................25
2.7.3.1 Model RX5 ...........................................25
2.7.4 HART Menu................................................26
3.0 Reference Information
3.1 Description .............................................................27
3.2 Theory of Operation...............................................27
3.2.1 Pulse Burst Radar .........................................27
3.2.2 Equivalent Time Sampling ...........................28
3.3 Troubleshooting ......................................................29
3.3.1 System Problems ..........................................29
3.3.2 Error Messages .............................................30
3.4 Agency Approvals....................................................32
3.4.1 Agency Drawing and Entity Parameters .......33
3.5 Parts ........................................................................34
3.5.1 Replacement Parts ........................................34
3.5.2 Recommended Spare Parts ...........................34
3.6 Specifications ..........................................................35
3.6.1 Functional – Transmitter ..............................35
3.6.2 Performance .................................................36
3.6.3 O-ring (seal) Selection Chart........................36
3.6.4 Functional – Dielectric Rod/Horn ...............37
3.6.5 Antenna Pressure-Temperature Ratings ........37
3.6.6 Physical ........................................................38
3.7 Model Numbers......................................................39
3.7.1 PULSAR Radar Transmitter .........................39
3.7.2 Radar Antennas – Dielectric Rod .................40
3.7.3 Radar Antennas – Horn ...............................41
Glossary
.........................................................................42
Model RX5 Configuration Data Sheet..........................45
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