Main features. Operation. LEVEL Transmitters

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Non-contact microwave level transmitters pilotr GNRAL DSCRIPTION The 25 GHz (-band) Pulse Radars are regarded as the most progressive non-contact level transmitters of the industrial process

12 inch (3 mm) accuracy and short dead band excels with its versatile housing concept lining up plastic, aluminum and stainless steel versions.

1 Non-contact microwave level transmitters pilotr GNRAL DSCRIPTION The 25 GHz (-band) Pulse Radars are regarded as the most progressive non-contact level transmitters of the industrial process automation field. Their accuracies are excellent and their short and narrow antennas make their installation simple and low cost. NIVLCO s -band radar featuring ± 0.12 inch (3 mm) accuracy and short dead band excels with its versatile housing concept lining up plastic, aluminum and stainless steel versions. Its antenna range incorporates stainless steel horn or parabolic antenna and enclosed plastic tube varieties. The enclosed antenna versions can be replaced without removing the antenna enclosure from the process. Local programming of the is aided by a plug-in display module. If on-site reading is not desired this module may not be required thus reducing cost of ownership. The signal processing algorithm of the is based on NIVLCO s 30 years of experience with non-contact level measurement making it an excellent choice for applications simple and challenging alike. ain features 2-wire -band Pulse Burst Radar 25 GHz frequency ax. 75 feet measuring range for liquids and slurries ± 0.12 inch (3 mm) accuracy asy installation due to small antennas Parabolic, horn and enclosed antenna types IP68 rated integrated type Sanitary types for meeting high hygienic requirements High temperature version Plug-in graphical display module x version INDUSTRY SGNTS Water, wastewater Power generation Food and beverage Pharmaceutical Chemical CRTIFICATIONS ATX approved (x ia) IC approved (x ia) WS-140 WPP-140 Application Liquids and slurries in general Operation WG-150 The operation of the non-contact microwave level transmitters is based on the measurement of the time of flight of the microwave burst. The propagation speed of microwave impulses is practically the same in air, gases and in vacuum, independently from the process temperature and pressure, so the measured distance is not affected by the physical parameters of medium to be measured. The level transmitter induces microwave impulses a few nanosecond long in the antenna and a part of the energy of the emitted signals is bounced (reflected) back from the measurement surface depending on the measured media. The time of flight of the reflected signal is measured and processed by the electronics, and then this is converted to distance, level or volume proportional data. The measurability of the level of a specific medium is depending on the signal strength of the reflected microwave impulses. The signal strength of the reflected impulses is considerably depending on the distance to be measured, the relative dielectric constant of the measured medium and the turbulence of the surface. The relative dielectric constant (ε r ) of the medium should be more than 1.4 in case of parabolic design, or it should be more than 1.9 with horn antenna types. ANTNNA TYPS Antenna diameter Antenna type 1 ½" (DN40) 2" (DN50) 3" (DN80) 6" (DN150) 1½ BSP/NPT 2 TRICLAP DN50 ILCH 2 BSP/NPT DN80 DN150 flanges Stainless steel (316 Ti / ) horn Plastic (PP) enclosure Plastic (PTF) enclosure Stainless steel (316 Ti / ) parabolic 13

2 TCHNICAL DATA Type easured values Frequency of the measurement signal easuring range Linearity error (1) Integrated Compact Plastic housing etal housing High temperature version Level, Distance; Calculated values: Volume, ass ~25 GHz (-band) 0.6 feet 75 feet (depending on the antenna type - see: special data of the antenna variations) < 1.65 feet: ± 1 inch; feet: ± 0.6 inch; feet: ± 0.4 inch; feet: ± 0.12 inch; > feet: ± 0.04% of the measured distance inimum beam angle 11 (depending on the antenna type) 6 (depending on the antenna type; see: special data of the antenna variations) inimum e r of the medium 1.9 (depending on the meas. range) 1.4 (depending on the meas. range; see: max. measurement range vs. e r diagram) Resolution Temperature error (as per N ) Power supply Output easuring frequency Antenna diameter Antenna material Process temperature Digital communication 0.04 inch 0.05% FS / 50 F (-4 F to +140 F) 20 V 36 V DC 4-20 ma + HART Display SAP-300 graphical display unit Horn: (316 Ti) stainless steel; enclosure: PP, PTF sec as per the application settings 1 ½ (38 mm), 2 (48 mm), 3 (75 mm), 6 (148 mm) Horn, Parabolic: 316 Ti (1.4571) stainless steel; enclosure: PP, PTF -22 ºF to +212 ºF, (up to 248 ºF) for max. 2 min) with PP antenna enclosure: max.: +176 ºF ax. process pressure 363 psig at 248 ºF; with plastic antenna enclosure: 44 psig at 77 ºF Ambient temperature -4 ºF to +140 ºF Threaded, Flanged or Sanitary connections (as per order codes) Ingress protection IP68 IP67 lectrical connection lectrical protection LiYCY type. 2x AWG20 shielded Ø 0.25 inch cable; standard cable length: 16.5 feet (can be ordered up to 100 feet) Horn, Parabolic: 316 Ti (1.4571); enclosure: PTF -22 ºF to +356 ºF internal thread for 2x ½ NPT cable protective pipe + 2x 20 x1.5 cable glands cable outer diameter: Ø Ø 0.5 inch, wire cross section: max. AWG15 Class III. Housing material Plastic (PP) Plastic (PBT) Paint coated aluminum or Stainless steel Sealing Communication certifications Viton, PD R&TT, FCC ass lb Aluminum: lb St. steel: lb Aluminum: lb Stainless steel: lb (1) Under reference conditions of reflection and stabilized temperature SPCIAL DATA FOR x CRTIFID ODLS Type W -1-8 x W S / W -1-8 x Protection type Intrinsically safe ATX x marking IC x (2) See: Intrinsically safe data Power supply 20 V V DC Ambient temperature -4 ºF to +140 ºF 2x 20 x1.5 metal cable glands, cable outer diameter: Ø Ø 0.5 inch, wire cross section: max. AWG15 lectrical connection In case of WP type: LiYCY type. 2x AWG20 shielded Ø 0.25 inch cable; maximum cable length: 16.5 feet TPRATUR DATA FOR x CRTIFID ODLS (2) Need of IC x is to be specified with order 14 Temperature data aximum permissible temperature at the antenna (min.: 22 ºF) aximum permissible surface temperature of the process connection (min.: 22 ºF) W -1-8 x WS / WGS -1-8 x W / WG -1-8 x WHS / WJS-1-8 x WH / WJ-1-8 x ºF ºF ºF ºF ºF ºF ºF ºF ºF ºF ºF ºF Temperature classes T6 T5 T6 T5 T4 T3

3 SPCIAL DATA OF TH ANTNNA VARIATIONS Type Name W /W S/ W ½ (DN40) s. steel horn antenna W /W S/ W (DN50) s. steel horn antenna W /W S/ W (DN80) stainless steel horn antenna with flange W /W S W (DN150) s. steel parabolic antenna 1½ NPT, 1½ BSP 2 NPT, 2 BSP 3-6 ANSI flanges 6 ANSI flanges aterial of wetted parts 316 Ti (1.4571), PTF; in case of WP: 316 Ti (1.4571), PTF, PP 316 Ti (1.4571), PTF Beam angle Dead zone 0.65 feet 1.3 feet Type Name W P-14 DN40 (1 ½ ) PP or PTF encapsulated antenna W / W S / W WAT-14T-0 W / W S / W WAT-14R-0 Sanitary type DN40 (1 ½ ) horn antenna with PTF antenna enclosure W P-15 DN50 (2 ) PP or PTF encapsulated antenna Housing Plastic Plastic / Paint coated aluminum / Stainless steel Plastic 1½ NPT, 1½ BSP 2 TRICLAP DN50 ILCH 2 NPT, 2 BSP aterial of wetted parts PP or PTF 316 Ti (1.4571), PTF PP or PTF Dead zone 1 feet (1) Under reference conditions of reflection (as per N , moreover in case of interference-free environment, from min. 10 m 2 target surface) and stabilized temperature. The plastic antenna enclosures result 10 % (PTF) or 20 % (PP) decrease in the maximal measurement range! (2) In some instances (e.g. disturbing reflections, steam or gas condensation, C noises) the maximal measurement range might decrease by 50 %! (3) Dielectric constant (εr) of liquids used in storage tanks with flat liquid surface (4) Dielectric constant (εr) of liquids used in process tanks or where liquid surface is waving POLARIZATION The non-contact level transmitters emit linearly polarized microwave impulses. The polarization plane of the emitted impulses can be rotated fully in case of W S, W and the W types. The rotation of the polarization plane can minimize unwanted false reflections from disturbing objects or from the tank wall. The orientation of the polarization plane coincides with the line drawn between the cable glands. BACGROUND APPING The background mapping feature provides excellent solution to ignore unwanted false reflections coming from (not-moving) disturbing objects. For this purpose the instrument needs to map the totally empty tank to create a background image. Then the measurement evaluation software of will automatically recognize and ignore the false reflections coming from the disturbing objects inside the tank. 15

PROGRAING, CHO AP With the help of the SAP-300 plug-in display a simplified

measurement and output can be set using the text-based menu system.

optimization of the measurement configuration.

mounted in the middle of the tank or in the vicinity of the filling place or

inch. The mounting placement should be as far as possible from the

effects such as waving, vortex or strong vibrations.

To avoid overheating the instrument should be protected against direct

TRANSITTRS IN SYST WITH A PC The instruments with HART output can be

15 normal (non-x) instruments can be connected to a single HART loop.

programmed via digital HART communication.

4 PROGRAING, CHO AP With the help of the SAP-300 plug-in display a simplified full-parameter programming can be accomplished, the parameters of measurement and output can be set using the text-based menu system. The large LCD dot-matrix display displays the measured values in numerical and bar graph form. The cho ap feature helps to detect false reflections and aids the optimization of the measurement configuration. OUNTING To avoid unwanted multiple reflections the instrument should not be mounted in the middle of the tank or in the vicinity of the filling place or the outlet of the tank. The ideal position for the is on the r = ( ) R in case of cylindrical tank. The distance between the sensor and the tank wall should be at least 7 7 / 8 inch. The mounting placement should be as far as possible from the disturbing objects inside the tank and from the sources of disturbing effects such as waving, vortex or strong vibrations. The antenna face should be parallel to the medium surface within ± 2-3. To avoid overheating the instrument should be protected against direct sunshine. TRANSITTRS IN SYST WITH A PC The instruments with HART output can be connected to a PC using a UNICO HART-USB modem. ax. 15 normal (non-x) instruments can be connected to a single HART loop. All measured values can be visualized and/or the instruments can be remote programmed via digital HART communication. Applicable software: View2 configuration software or NIVISION process visualization software. HART TRANSITTRS IN HART ULTIDROP LOOP The ulticont can handle digital data coming from HART capable NIVLCO transmitters (e.g. level, temperature, pressure, ph, dissolved oxygen, etc.). The digital (HART) information is processed, displayed and transmitted via RS485 communication line to a PC when needed. Remote programming of the transmitters is also possible. Visualization on PC can be accomplished with NIVISION process visualization software. HART RS WS-119 WHS WAT-14T

5 WP wire integrated compact pulse burst radar level transmitter for liquids with DN40, DN50 stainless steel horn antenna or plastic encapsulated antenna W n 1 n n n P Integrated transmitter W P 1 n n n P * PP / PP / PP * x version not available W P n 1 n n 4 Horn DN40 / 1 1/2" 5 Horn DN50 / 2" W P n 1 n n 0 BSP N NPT W P n 1 n n Cable aximum length 30 m; each started 1 m over the standard 5 m x version comes with 5 m cable only S A HART-USB/RS485 modem S A HART-USB/RS485 modem / x ia Antenna enclosures W A P *** PP antenna enclosure with 1 1/2" BSP process connection for DN40 antenna W A P 1 4 N 0 *** PP antenna enclosure with 1 1/2" NPT process connection for DN40 antenna W A T *** PTF antenna enclosure with 1 1/2" BSP process connection for DN40 antenna W A T 1 4 N 0 *** PTF antenna enclosure with 1 1/2" NPT process connection for DN40 antenna W A P *** PP antenna enclosure with 2" BSP process connection for DN50 antenna W A P 1 5 N 0 *** PP antenna enclosure with 2" NPT process connection for DN50 antenna W A T *** PTF antenna enclosure with 2" BSP process connection for DN50 antenna W A T 1 5 N 0 *** PTF antenna enclosure with 2" NPT process connection for DN50 antenna PTF antenna enclosure with 2" TriClamp process connection W A T 1 4 T 0 *** for DN40 antenna PTF antenna enclosure with DN50 Pipe coupling process connection W A T 1 4 R 0 *** for DN40 antenna *** To be ordered together with the transmitter, x version not available WP-140 / 14N WPP-140 / 14N WPP-150 / 15N 17

6 WP wire integrated compact pulse burst radar level transmitter for liquids with DN80 stainless steel horn antenna or plastic encapsulated antenna W 1 8 n n P Integrated transmitter W P 1 8 n n / PP W P 1 n n 8 Horn DN80 / Flange W P 1 8 n 2 DN80 PN flange 3 DN100 PN flange 6 DN80 PP flange drilled like PN25 7 DN100 PP flange drilled like PN25 A 3" RF 150 psi flange B 4" RF 150 psi flange 3" FF PP flange drilled like 150 psi F 4" FF PP flange drilled like 150 psi J JIS 10 80A flange JIS A flange P JIS 80A PP flange drilled like 10 R JIS 100A PP flange drilled like 10 W P 1 8 n Cable aximum length 30 m; each started 1 m over the standard 5 m x version comes with 5 m cable only S A HART-USB/RS485 modem S A HART-USB/RS485 modem / x ia WP-18 As per order code 18

7 W wire compact radar level transmitter for liquids with DN40, DN50 stainless steel horn antenna or plastic encapsulated antenna W n 1 n n n Transmitter G Transmitter with LCD display H * High temperature transmitter (max. 180 C) J * High temperature transmitter with LCD display (max. 180 C) * High temperature version can be ordered only with aluminium housing W n 1 n n n P ** PP / Plastic, PBT, glass fibre reinforced / Plastic, PBT, glass fibre reinforced S / Aluminium (paint coated) / Stainless steel ** x version not available W n n 1 n n 4 Horn DN40 / 1 1/2" 5 Horn DN50 / 2" W n n 1 n n 0 BSP N NPT W n n 1 n n Need of IC is to be specified with order S A P Graphic plug-in display module S A HART-USB/RS485 modem S A HART-USB/RS485 modem / x ia Antenna enclosures W A P *** PP antenna enclosure with 1 1/2" BSP process connection for DN40 antenna W A P 1 4 N 0 *** PP antenna enclosure with 1 1/2" NPT process connection for DN40 antenna W A T *** PTF antenna enclosure with 1 1/2" BSP process connection for DN40 antenna W A T 1 4 N 0 *** PTF antenna enclosure with 1 1/2" NPT process connection for DN40 antenna W A P *** PP antenna enclosure with 2" BSP process connection for DN50 antenna W A P 1 5 N 0 *** PP antenna enclosure with 2" NPT process connection for DN50 antenna W A T *** PTF antenna enclosure with 2" BSP process connection for DN50 antenna W A T 1 5 N 0 *** PTF antenna enclosure with 2" NPT process connection for DN50 antenna PTF antenna enclosure with 2" TriClamp process connection W A T 1 4 T 0 *** for DN40 antenna PTF antenna enclosure with DN50 Pipe coupling process connection W A T 1 4 R 0 *** for DN40 antenna *** To be ordered together with the transmitter, x version not available WS-140 / 14N WP-140 / 14N WHS WAT-14T 19

8 W wire compact radar level transmitter for liquids with DN80 stainless steel horn antenna or plastic encapsulated antenna W n 1 8 n n Transmitter G Transmitter with LCD display H * High temperature transmitter (max. 180 C) J * High temperature transmitter with LCD display (max. 180 C) * High temperature version can be ordered only with aluminium housing W n 1 8 n n / Plastic, PBT, glass fibre reinforced S / Aluminium (paint coated) / Stainless steel W n n 1 n n 8 Horn DN80 / Flange W n n 1 8 n 2 DN80 PN flange 3 DN100 PN flange 5 DN150 PN flange 6 DN80 PP flange drilled like PN25 7 DN100 PP flange drilled like PN25 A 3" RF 150 psi flange B 4" RF 150 psi flange 3" FF PP flange drilled like 150 psi F 4" FF PP flange drilled like 150 psi J JIS 10 80A flange JIS A flange P JIS 80A PP flange drilled like 10 R JIS 100A PP flange drilled like 10 W n n 1 8 n S A P Graphic plug-in display module S A HART-USB/RS485 modem S A HART-USB/RS485 modem / x ia WS-18 W-18 As per order code As per order code As per order code 20 WHS-18

9 W-100 with parabolic antenna 2-wire compact radar level transmitter for liquids with stainless steel parabolic antenna W n 1 1 n n Transmitter G Transmitter with LCD display H * High temperature transmitter (max. 180 C) J * High temperature transmitter with LCD display (max. 180 C) * High temperature version can be ordered with metal housing and metal flange only W n 1 1 n n / Plastic, PBT, glass fibre reinforced S / Aluminium (paint coated) / Stainless steel W n n 1 n n 1 Parabolic DN150 / with flange W n n 1 1 n 5 DN150 PN flange 9 DN150 PP flange drilled like PN25 D 6" RF 150 psi flange H 6" FF PP flange drilled like 150 psi JIS A flange T JIS 150A PP flange drilled like 10 W n n 1 1 n S A P Graphic plug-in display module S A HART-USB/RS485 modem S A HART-USB/RS485 modem / x ia WS-115 W-115 WHS

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