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KROHNE OPTIFLEX 1300 C Quick Start Manual

Guided radar (tdr) level meter
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OPTIFLEX 1300 C
OPTIFLEX 1300 C
OPTIFLEX 1300 C
OPTIFLEX 1300 C
Guided Radar (TDR) Level Meter
for distance, level, volume and mass measurement of liquids, liquid interface, pastes
and solids
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  • Page 1 OPTIFLEX 1300 C Quick Start Quick Start Quick Start Quick Start Guided Radar (TDR) Level Meter for distance, level, volume and mass measurement of liquids, liquid interface, pastes and solids © KROHNE 09/2010 - 4000049805 - QS OPTIFLEX 1300 R08 en...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS OPTIFLEX 1300 C 1 Safety instructions 2 Installation 2.1 Intended use ........................5 2.2 Scope of delivery....................... 5 2.3 Visual Check ........................7 2.4 Storage ..........................8 2.5 Transport .......................... 9 2.6 Pre-installation requirements ..................10 2.7 How to prepare the tank before you install the device ..........10 2.7.1 Pressure and temperature ranges..................
  • Page 3 CONTENTS OPTIFLEX 1300 C 4 Start-up 4.1 Start-up checklist......................33 4.2 Operating concept ......................33 4.3 Digital display screen ..................... 34 4.3.1 Local display screen layout ....................34 4.3.2 Keypad buttons ........................34 4.3.3 Help screens ......................... 34 4.3.4 How to start the device ......................35 4.4 Remote communication with PACTware™...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPTIFLEX 1300 C Warnings and symbols used DANGER! This information refers to the immediate danger when working with electricity. DANGER! These warnings must be observed without fail. Even partial disregard of this warning can lead to serious health problems and even death. There is also the risk of seriously damaging the device or parts of the operator's plant.

  • Page 5: Installation

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.1 Intended use This TDR level transmitter measures distance, level, mass and volume of liquids, pastes, slurries, granulates and powders. It can also measure level and interface of liquids at the same time. It can be installed on tanks, silos and open pits.
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C Figure 2-2: Scope of delivery for the remote housing version 1 Signal converter and probe 2 Probe segments. For the assembly procedure of the single rod probe, refer to the instructions that are supplied with the device. If a single rod or coaxial probe is attached and you ordered the "segmented probe" option, only part of the How to as- probe is attached to the device.

  • Page 7: Visual Check

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.3 Visual Check INFORMATION! Inspect the cartons carefully for damage or signs of rough handling. Report damage to the carrier and to the local office of the manufacturer. Figure 2-3: Visual check 1 Device nameplate (for more data, refer to the handbook)

  • Page 8: Storage

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.4 Storage WARNING! Do not keep the device in a vertical position. This will damage the probe and the device will not measure correctly. Figure 2-5: Storage conditions 1 Do not bend rod and coaxial probes - support here 2 Storage temperature range: -40...+85°C / -40...+185°F...

  • Page 9: Transport

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.5 Transport Figure 2-7: How to hold the device Figure 2-8: How to hold the device 1 Remove the converter before you lift the device with a hoist. 2 Wind cable probes greater than 400 mm / 16¨ in diameter.

  • Page 10: Pre-Installation Requirements

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.6 Pre-installation requirements INFORMATION! Obey the precautions that follow to make sure that the device is correctly installed. • Make sure that there is sufficent space on all sides. • Protect the signal converter from direct sunlight. If necessary, install the weather protection accessory.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C Temperature ranges for gaskets Gasket material Process connection temperature Standard version High-Pressure version High-Temperature and High-Temperature / High-Pressure versions [°C] [°F] [°C] [°F] [°C] [°F] FKM/FPM -40…+200 -40…+390 -40…+150 -40…+300 -40…+300 -40…+570 -20…+200 -4…+390 -20…+150 -4…+300 -20…+300...

  • Page 12: General Information For Nozzles

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.7.2 General information for nozzles CAUTION! Follow these recommendations to make sure that the device measures correctly. Figure 2-10: Recommended nozzle dimensions 1 Recommended conditions: h ≤ d, where h is the height of the tank nozzle and d is the diameter of the tank nozzle.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C Figure 2-12: Do not put the device near to a product inlet 1 The device is in the correct position. 2 The device is too near to the product inlet. 3 If it is not possible to put the device in the recommended position, install a deflector pipe.

  • Page 14: Installation Requirements For Concrete Roofs

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.7.3 Installation requirements for concrete roofs Figure 2-14: Installation on a concrete roof 1 The diameter, d, of the hole must be greater than the thickness, t, of the concrete. 2 If the thickness, t, of the concrete is greater than the diameter, d, of the hole, install the device in a recess.

  • Page 15: How To Attach Probes To The Bottom Of The Tank

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C INFORMATION! If your device has a coaxial probe, you can ignore these installation recommendations. CAUTION! Install coaxial probes in clean liquids that are not too viscous. INFORMATION! If the device has to measure the level of dangerous products (ammonia etc.), we recommend ®...

  • Page 16: Installation Recommendations For Solids

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C Figure 2-16: Basic installation recommendations for standpipes (stilling wells and bypass chambers) 1 Stilling well 2 Bypass chamber 3 Air circulation hole 4 Level of the liquid INFORMATION! Standpipes are not necessary for devices with coaxial probes. But if there is a sudden change in diameter in the standpipe, we recommend that you install a device with a coaxial probe.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C Figure 2-17: Installation recommendations for solids 1 We recommend installation without a nozzle. If not, h ≤50 mm / 2¨. 2 Radius of the tank, r 3 The end of the probe must be more than 300 mm / 12¨ above the tank bottom.

  • Page 18: Traction Loads On The Probe

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.9.2 Traction loads on the probe Traction load depends on: • The height and shape of the tank. • The particle size and density. • The rate at which the tank is emptied. CAUTION! Risk of damage to the cable probe. High loads can break the cable.

  • Page 19: How To Install A Device With A Flange Connection

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.10.4 How to install a device with a flange connection Equipment needed: • Device • Gasket (not supplied) • Wrench (not supplied) Figure 2-18: Flange connection • Make sure the flange on the nozzle is level.

  • Page 20: How To Install A Device With A Threaded Connection

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.10.5 How to install a device with a threaded connection Equipment needed: • Device • Gasket (not supplied with G (ISO 228) threaded connections) • 50 mm / 2¨ wrench (not supplied) Figure 2-19: Threaded connection •...

  • Page 21: How To Install A Cable Probe In The Tank

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.10.6 How to install a cable probe in the tank Figure 2-20: Wind cable probes and flexible conduits carefully 1 Do not wind cable probes less than 400 mm / 16¨ in diameter. 2 Do not wind the flexible conduit less than 330 mm / 13¨ in diameter.

  • Page 22: Installation Recommendations For Non-Metallic Tanks And Pits

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.10.7 Installation recommendations for non-metallic tanks and pits If you have a device with a single rod or a single cable probe and a thread connection, obey these instructions: • Put a metal sheet between the device and the process connection.

  • Page 23: How To Assemble The Remote Housing

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.10.8 How to assemble the remote housing Figure 2-23: Part 1 of assembly procedure • Attach the wall bracket 1to the flexible conduit. • Tighten the locking nut 2 with a 24 mm wrench. • Attach the wall bracket to a wall or pipe (DN50...100 / 2¨...4¨) 3.
  • Page 24 INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C Figure 2-24: Part 2 of the assembly procedure • Attach the housing to the flexible conduit 6. • Tighten the housing locking screw 7. • Attach the flexible conduit to the probe 8. • Tighten the flexible conduit locking screw 9.
  • Page 25 INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C You can attach the wall bracket of the remote housing to a wall or pipe (DN50...100 / 2¨...4¨). These are the dimensions: Figure 2-25: Dimensions of the wall bracket Dimensions in mm Dimensions [mm] Wall 67.4 126.4...

  • Page 26: How To Turn Or Remove The Signal Converter

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.10.9 How to turn or remove the signal converter INFORMATION! The converter turns 360 ° Figure 2-26: How to turn or remove the signal converter Tool: 5 mm Allen wrench How to turn the signal converter •...

  • Page 27: How To Attach The Weather Protection To The Device

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.10.10 How to attach the weather protection to the device Equipment needed: • Device • Weather protection (option) • 10 mm wrench (not supplied) Refer to "Technical data: Dimensions and weight", for the overall dimensions of the weather protection.

  • Page 28: How To Open The Weather Protection

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.10.11 How to open the weather protection Equipment needed: • Weather protection attached to the device. • Large slotted tip screwdriver (not supplied). Figure 2-28: How to open the weather protection 1 Weather protection in its closed position 2 Weather protection in its open position.

  • Page 29: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    INSTALLATION OPTIFLEX 1300 C 2.11 Electromagnetic compatibility The device design agrees with European Standard EN 61326-1 and EN 61326-2-3 when installed in metallic tanks. You can install the device on open-air tanks and tanks that are not made of metal. This agrees with Emissions requirements for industrial environments (class A).

  • Page 30: Electrical Connections

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OPTIFLEX 1300 C 3.1 Safety instructions DANGER! All work on the electrical connections may only be carried out with the power disconnected. Take note of the voltage data on the nameplate! DANGER! Observe the national regulations for electrical installations! DANGER! For devices used in hazardous areas, additional safety notes apply;...

  • Page 31: Electrical Connection For Current Output

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OPTIFLEX 1300 C Procedure: • Remove the housing terminal compartment cover 1. • Connect the wires to the device. Obey the national electrical codes. • Make sure that the polarity of the wires is correct. • Attach the ground to 4 or 7. Both terminals are technically equivalent.

  • Page 32: Profibus Pa

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OPTIFLEX 1300 C 3.3.4 PROFIBUS PA For electrical data for PROFIBUS PA networks, refer to the PROFIBUS PA supplement. You can find this documentation on the CD-ROM delivered with the device or it can be downloaded free of charge from the website (Downloadcenter).

  • Page 33: Start-Up

    START-UP OPTIFLEX 1300 C 4.1 Start-up checklist Check these points before you energize the device: • Are all the wetted components (probe, flange and gaskets) resistant to the product in the tank? • Does the information on the signal converter nameplate agree with the operating data? •...

  • Page 34: Digital Display Screen

    START-UP OPTIFLEX 1300 C 4.3 Digital display screen 4.3.1 Local display screen layout Figure 4-1: Local display screen layout 1 Error icon 2 Tag number or menu name 3 Selected menu item (gray text cannot be selected) : scroll up/scroll down 5 Keypad buttons (refer to the table below) 4.3.2 Keypad buttons...

  • Page 35: How To Start The Device

    START-UP OPTIFLEX 1300 C 4.3.4 How to start the device • Connect the converter to the power supply. • Energize the converter. After 30 seconds the screen will display "booting up", "starting up" and then the default screen will appear.

  • Page 36: Remote Communication With The Ams™ Device Manager

    START-UP OPTIFLEX 1300 C Figure 4-2: Screen from the PACTware™ user interface 1 DTM menu 2 Basic measurement information: level, current output and device status 3 Information for device identification 4 Configuration summary 4.5 Remote communication with the AMS™ Device Manager The AMS™...

  • Page 37: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA OPTIFLEX 1300 C 5.1 Technical data INFORMATION! • The following data is provided for general applications. If you require data that is more relevant to your specific application, please contact us or your local representative. Additional information (certificates, special tools, software,...) and complete product •...
  • Page 38 TECHNICAL DATA OPTIFLEX 1300 C Accuracy Resolution 1 mm / 0.04¨ Repeatability ±1 mm / ±0.04¨ Accuracy (in direct mode) Liquids: Liquids: Liquids: Liquids: ±3 mm / ±0.12¨, when distance < 10 m / 33 ft; ±0.03% of measured distance, when distance > 10 m / 33 ft...
  • Page 39 TECHNICAL DATA OPTIFLEX 1300 C Other conditions Other conditions Other conditions Other conditions Dielectric constant (ε Level in direct mode: Level in direct mode: Level in direct mode: Level in direct mode: ≥1.4 for coaxial probe; ≥1.6 for single and double probes...
  • Page 40 TECHNICAL DATA OPTIFLEX 1300 C Process connections Thread Thread Thread Thread Single cable Ø2 mm / 0.08¨ G ½; ½ NPT; ½ NPTF (for the HT/HP version) Single cable Ø8 mm / 0.3¨ G 1½; 1½ NPT All other probes G ¾…1½;...
  • Page 41 TECHNICAL DATA OPTIFLEX 1300 C Resolution ±3 µA Temperature drift Typically 50 ppm/K Error signal High: 22 mA; Low: 3.6 mA acc. to NAMUR NE 43 PROFIBUS PA PROFIBUS PA PROFIBUS PA PROFIBUS PA Type 4-wire (+ local HART) level transmitter; Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)
  • Page 42 TECHNICAL DATA OPTIFLEX 1300 C Approvals and certification This device fufills the statutory requirements of the EC directives. The manufacturer certifies successful testing of the product by applying the CE mark. Explosion protection Explosion protection Explosion protection Explosion protection ATEX (approval for fieldbus ATEX II 1 G, 1/2 G, 2 G Ex ia IIC T6...T2;...

  • Page 43: Measurement Limits

    TECHNICAL DATA OPTIFLEX 1300 C 5.2 Measurement limits For more data, refer to the handbook. 09/2010 - 4000049805 - QS OPTIFLEX 1300 R08 en www.krohne.com...
  • Page 44 Measuring systems for the oil and gas industry • Measuring systems for sea-going tankers Head Office KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH Ludwig-Krohne-Str. 5 D-47058 Duisburg (Germany) Tel.:+49 (0)203 301 0 Fax:+49 (0)203 301 10389 info@krohne.de The current list of all KROHNE contacts and addresses can be found at: www.krohne.com...

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