Hawk Gladiator User Manual
Gen 3 microwave switch series beam blockage detection circular polarisation
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- Page 1 Sultan Sonar Manual Rev 1.0 A Higher Level of Performance Manual Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Switch Series > Beam Blockage Detection Circular Polarisation For more information, please visit > www.hawkmeasure.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Correct Mounting Angle Troubleshooting Align Sender and Receiver Wiring Error Codes Safety Information Remote System Connection - HAWK Supplied Cable Remote System Connection - Customer Supplied Cable FCC Regulations Alternate Cable Type Between Amplifier and Sensors Part Numbering Integral System Connection... -
Page 3: Overview
• Truck / machine detection. • Shiploader protection Function The Gladiator Microwave Switch can be used for blockage detection, barrier detection, machine detection, collision detection for protection, point level measurement, and detection of objects or material between two points. Features •... -
Page 4: Dimensions
Dimensions Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Remote Microwave System Remote Amplifier 111.5 mm (4.4”) 78 mm (3.1”) 192.5 mm (7.6”) 14 mm (0.6”) 192.5 mm (7.6”) 147 mm (5.8”) 174 mm (6.9”) 33.0 29.0 29.0 33.0 182.5 mm (7.2”) 147 mm (5.8”) 50 mm (2”) -
Page 5: Ma Series Weldments And Windows (Uhmw / Ptfe)
Dimensions Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series MA Series Weldments and Windows (UHMW / PTFE) Weldment with UHMW / PTFE Windows Weldment is welded to the vessel. Window threads into Weldment Window Weldment > < Size Weldment / Window Parts Ø 6.5mm (0.25”) 3”... -
Page 6: Ma Series Weldments And Windows (Ceramic)
Dimensions Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Ø 6.5mm (0.25”) 2 Places Ø 6.5mm (0.25”) Ø 6.5mm (0.25”) 2 Places 2 Places MA Series Weldments and Windows (Ceramic) Weldment with Ceramic Windows 15mm (0.59") 75mm (2.95") Weldment is welded to the vessel. Window is locked into Weldment with Locking Retainer. -
Page 7: Md Series Weldments And Windows
Dimensions Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series MD Series Weldments and Windows Weldment with UHMW or PTFE Windows The Weldment is welded to the vessel. The Window locks into the weldment using a locking ring. For Approval Option 2D Installations. Consult Safety Instructions for critical details. -
Page 8: Weldments And Windows (Ceramic Tile & Firebrick Assemblies)
Dimensions Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Weldments and Windows (Ceramic Tile & Firebrick Assemblies) Weldment with Ceramic Windows Weldment is welded to the vessel. Window is locked into Weldment with Locking Retainer Weldment / Window Parts Part Number Size Window Weldment ... -
Page 9: Mounting
Mounting Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series General Guidelines 1. When looking for a mounting location it is important to locate and mount the interior of the window/sensor face for each unit flush with Do not mount the vessel wall and where minimal build-up will with cavity occur. -
Page 10: Mounting With Windowed Weldments
Mounting Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series General Guidelines 5. When mounting to monitor the level of a flowing product such as coal, ore or wood chips, position the microwave path out of the direct product flow stream. If at all possible, go behind the flow stream or well in front of it. -
Page 11: Installation With Adjustable Mounting
Mounting Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Installation With Adjustable Mounting Mounting of a Microwave system on sloped vessel to help protect the electronics from damage. Each walls can be accomplished using the Microwave side wall of the vessel must not exceed 30 degrees Adjustable Mount (MA-12 or MA-13). -
Page 12: Correct Mounting Angle
Mounting Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Correct Mounting Angle Correct Elevation Maximum Signal Strength to Receiver is indicated by maximum brightness of Green LED on Receiver. Sending Unit Receiving Unit Microwave Beam Housing can be rotated within 200º after the... -
Page 13: Wiring
Remote System Connection - HAWK Supplied Cable • The black wire of HAWK supplied cable comes with one end GND and the other GND / SHLD together. • The GND / SHLD end is a larger cable which has been heat shrunk. The GND only end is the same size as the other cables. -
Page 14: Remote System Connection - Customer Supplied Cable
Add wire between < Add wire between terminal 8 and terminal 8 and ground screw Ground screw Ground screw ground screw Gladiator Remote Amplifier Inputs model dependent MIC-SENDER RELAY 1 RELAY 2 Remote Receiver Remote Sender Status LED Sender • Green when powered Status LED •... -
Page 15: Integral System Connection
STATUS Wiring Signal Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Integral System Connection Sender Integral Receiver Use long nose pliers to extract terminals CAL TEST STATUS microwave sender Signal > The AC earth / ground-cable must be connected to the <... -
Page 16: Wiring - Relay Functions
Wiring Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Wiring - Relay Functions Switch contact actions. Relay - for Smart Integral Probe Version Relay Action Relay 1 - for Remote Version FailSafe High FailSafe Low (default) Relay Status Smart Integral Receiver terminal numbers... -
Page 17: Functionality Layout - Remote System
STATUS Signal Functionality Layout - Remote System Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Functionality Layout - Remote System Calibrate button Run button CAL TEST Down button STATUS microwave sender Up button Signal RELAY 1 RELAY 2 STATUS A STATUS B Relay LEDs 1 and 2 >... -
Page 18: Functionality Layout - Integral System
Functionality Layout - Integral System CAL TEST Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series STATUS microwave sender Signal Functionality Layout - Integral System Sender Receiver CAL TEST STATUS > microwave sender Signal < (1) Sender status LED (7) Cal Mount switch • Blinks while working correctly. -
Page 19: Setup Procedure
To protect from surges, ensure that an external ground wire is connected between the outside ground screw on the Gladiator housing and the vessel or other ground source. 2. Make sure that the material or target is not blocking the path between sender and receiver. -
Page 20: Setup Procedure - Integral System
Note: Integral type Microwave systems should not amount of beam blockage required for switching and be used for anti collision detection / boom protection vice versa. applications where there is limited access to the electronics. Contact HAWK for information about the remote type systems. -
Page 21: Remote Software
Remote Software Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Operational Diagnostics Diagnostic Description Notes Sensor Sensor value indicates the amount of signal blocked from Value 0-100%. 0% is full signal, 100% is complete blockage. For the level relay to switch to state '2', the Sensor value... -
Page 22: Main Menus & Interface
Remote Software Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Main Menus & Interface Note: Parameters may vary depending on older software revisions Press Sensor Value To view Operational Diagnostics Select / Edit / Save Press Default Unlock UnLock Run / Return code = 0 Press >... -
Page 23: Quickset Menu - Parameters
Remote Software Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Quickset Menu - Parameters Parameter Description Options • 4-20mA (Density) Select application pre-set. This automatically App Type • Switch configures the unit to the recommended settings (see next page for for each specific application. -
Page 24: App Types - Parameters
2. To set the 4mA condition reference - Perform a Cal desired density of product is between the Sender Mount. HAWK recommends this should be done with & Receiver you can enter the Quickset menu and run Clear Path between Sender and Receiver. -
Page 25: Advanced Menu - Parameters
Remote Software Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Advanced Menu - Parameters Parameter Description Sub Menu • Auto - Switch On% set in Quickset, • Switch On% Switch Off% automatically configured Switch Mode • Switch Off% • Manual - Manually adjust Switch On and Switch Off % •... -
Page 26: Relay 2 Actions
Maintenance & Auto cleaner functions Setup Example - Time Based • The Gladiator Amplifier can use Relay 2 as a trigger • In ‘Quickset’ Set ‘On Delay’ to 4.0 seconds - this mechanism to notify the user or activate a cleaning will provide a 2.0 second water blast. -
Page 27: Relay 2 Software Flow Chart
Relay 2 Software Flow Chart Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Relay 2 Software Flow Chart To set spray duration for Gain and Time options (1/2 of On Delay). App Type Sensor Value Unlock 0 Quickset Cal Mount Switch Point On Delay Adj... -
Page 28: Cross-Talk Prevention
• For up to four systems, a dedicated Sequencing control unit must be used with the four systems set to operating mode ‘Slave’. • See user manual for further information. GLADIATOR MICROWAVE REMOTE AMPLIFIER - GLADIATOR MICROWAVE REMOTE AMPLIFIER - MASTER... -
Page 29: Cross-Talk Prevention - Integral Systems
Cross-Talk Prevention Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Cross-Talk Prevention - Integral Systems The GMSEQ Microwave sequencer will operate as the pulse control (Master) for up to 4 Integral systems. Each connected Microwave system will operate as a Slave. The Sequencer will pulse control from CH1 to CH2 to CH3 to CH4 then return to CH1. -
Page 30: Integral Test Switch
Test Externally provided test button EXTERNAL PUSH BUTTON GROUND MUST CONNECT BACK TO GLADIATOR Failsafe Output Mode GROUND OR DC ‘-’ TERMINALS Test Switch: OFF Test terminal will provide an output which is able to switch an external failsafe relay or PLC/SCADA/DCS input. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Manual blockage switch testing • For older hardware, ensure the Sender is set to the • In some modes the HAWK Microwave system will be correct mode via switch on facia (INT for Integral, difficult to switch test using small objects. You REM for remote). -
Page 32: Error Codes
• Ensure any junction box / wiring extensions are as subsequently failed. per HAWK wiring guide. Make sure wiring is correct especially look to the screen (earth). • Check wiring terminals for a loose or incorrect... -
Page 33: Safety Information
Note: The HAWK Microwave Pulse Systems are harmonic and spurious generations and power output. well below the stringent safety standards required by The HAWK Gladiator Microwave System complies with both the above governing bodies. It is regarded as a >... -
Page 34: Part Numbering
Part Numbering Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Remote Version Remote Amplifier Gladiator Amplifier (compatible with all Gladiator products), Modbus Housing S Polycarbonate Power Supply B 12-30 VDC C 36-60VDC U 12-30VDC and 90-260VAC Output Options S 2 Relays (relay 1 primary switch, relay 2 secondary switch OR Failsafe / Cleaner / >... -
Page 35: Integral Version
Gen 3 Microwave Series Integral Version Gladiator Microwave Sender GMSR Gladiator Microwave Smart (Integral) Receiver GMSRQ Gladiator Microwave Smart (Integral) Receiver with anti-crosstalk Sequenced software. Requires GMSEQ Sequencer Power Supply B 12-30 VDC U 12-30VDC and 90-260VAC Frequency 1 10.525 GHz... -
Page 36: Ma Series Mounting Accessories
Part Numbering Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series MA Series Mounting Accessories MA Standard Mounting Accessories Type 3” Weldment, each 3” UHMW Window & Weldment each 4” UHMW Window & Weldment each 6” UHMW Window & Weldment each 3” PTFE Window & Weldment each 4”... -
Page 37: Md Series Mounting Accessories - Parts
Part Numbering Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series MD Series Mounting Accessories - Parts For Approval Option 2D Installations. Consult Safety Instructions for critical details. WIN Window only BASE Weldment Only Window Facing Material Weldment Size UHMW for MD3 (-30°C to +75°C) Matches MD3 &... - Page 38 > < Gladiator Gen 3 50 times more sensitive! Industry leading level solutions using HAWK’s exclusive microwave technology!
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Page 39: Specifications
Specifications Gladiator Gen 3 Microwave Series Alternate cable type between Amplifier and Sensors Operating Voltage • 6 or 8 conductor (5 used) shielded twisted pair • Integral 12-30VDC / Remote 12-30VDC instrument cable (residual ripple no greater than 100mV) • Conductor size dependent on cable length •... - Page 40 GosHawk diagnostic & calibration software; to dial in, calibrate, test, and check the performance of HAWK We Can Help products. This innovative system allows our Global Support Team to assist with commissioning and HAWK understands the difficulties customers face after sales service of HAWK equipment worldwide.
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