1.1.2 Configuration Information
Some key information is needed to configure the PULSAR
radar transmitter. Complete the following operating param-
eters table before beginning configuration.
NOTE: The transmitter will already be configured if this information was
provided with the order.
Display
Units
Antenna
Type
Antenna
Extension
Question
What units of measurement will be
used?
What type of antenna is being used?
Select first 7 digits of Model number.
(See nameplate on side of antenna)
What is maximum nozzle length that
the antenna can be used?
Select last 3 digits of Model number.
(See nameplate on side of antenna)
Is the antenna mounting NPT, BSP,
or flanged?
Answer
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
Antenna
Mount
Sensor
Offset
What is the distance from the top (100%)
of the tank and the Sensor Reference
point (bottom of NPT thread, top of BSP
thread, or face of flange?)
_____________
Is the Tank Top Flat, Horizontal Cylinder,
Dome, Irregular or other (non-metallic)?
What is the tank height?
NOTE:
Sensor Offset + Tank Height =
Distance from process
connection to tank bottom
_____________
_____________
Tank Top
Tank
Height
Blocking
What is the distance from Sensor
Reference point to Maximum Level?
Maximum level should never be less
than 2" (50 mm) from bottom of antenna. _____________
Is there a region at the very bottom of the
vessel that cannot be measured due to
heating coils, angle tank bottom, etc.?
_____________
What is the dielectric of the process
medium?
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
_____________
Level
Offset
Dielectric
Turbulence Is turbulence a consideration?
Rate of
Change
Foam
Set
4.0 mA
Set
20.0 mA
What is the maximum rate the level
will rise or fall?
Will there be foam on the surface?
What is the 0% reference point for the
4.0 mA value?
What is the 100% reference point for
the 20.0 mA value?
58-601 Pulsar
®
Radar Transmitter
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