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KROHNE OPTIWAVE 7300 C Quick Start Manual

KROHNE OPTIWAVE 7300 C Quick Start Manual

Non-contact radar (fmcw) level meter for liquids
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OPTIWAVE 7300 C
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OPTIWAVE 7300 C
Non-contact Radar (FMCW) Level Meter for liquids
for distance, level, volume and mass measurement of liquids
© KROHNE 03/2014 - 4000050005 - QS OPTIWAVE 7300 R08 en
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  • Page 1 OPTIWAVE 7300 C OPTIWAVE 7300 C Quick Start Quick Start Quick Start Quick Start Non-contact Radar (FMCW) Level Meter for liquids for distance, level, volume and mass measurement of liquids © KROHNE 03/2014 - 4000050005 - QS OPTIWAVE 7300 R08 en...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS OPTIWAVE 7300 C 1 Safety instructions 2 Installation 2.1 Intended use ........................4 2.2 Scope of delivery....................... 4 2.3 Visual Check ........................6 2.4 Storage ..........................7 2.5 Transport .......................... 8 2.6 Pre-installation requirements ..................8 2.7 How to prepare the tank before you install the device ............ 9 2.7.1 Pressure and temperature ranges..................

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPTIWAVE 7300 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 4: Installation

    INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.1 Intended use This radar level transmitter measures distance, level, mass, volume and reflectivity of liquids, pastes and slurries. It can be installed on tanks, reactors and open channels. 2.2 Scope of delivery INFORMATION! Do a check of the packing list to make sure that you have all the elements given in the order.
  • Page 5 INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C Scope of delivery – hygienic antenna Figure 2-3: Scope of delivery – hygienic antenna 1 Signal converter and antenna in compact version 2 Quick Start 3 DVD-ROM (including Handbook, Quick Start, Technical Datasheet, and related software)

  • Page 6: Visual Check

    INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.3 Visual Check WARNING! If the display screen glass is broken, do not touch. INFORMATION! Inspect the packaging carefully for damages or signs of rough handling. Report damage to the carrier and to the local office of the manufacturer.

  • Page 7: Storage

    INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.4 Storage WARNING! Do not keep the device in a vertical position. This will damage the antenna and the device will not measure correctly. Figure 2-6: Storage conditions 1 When you put the device into storage, do not keep it in a vertical position 2 Put the device on its side.

  • Page 8: Transport

    INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.5 Transport Figure 2-7: How to lift the device 1 Remove the converter before you lift the device with a hoist. WARNING! Lift the device carefully to prevent damage to the antenna. 2.6 Pre-installation requirements INFORMATION! Obey the precautions that follow to make sure that the device is correctly installed.

  • Page 9: How To Prepare The Tank Before You Install The Device

    INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.7 How to prepare the tank before you install the device CAUTION! To avoid measuring errors and device malfunction, obey these precautions. 2.7.1 Pressure and temperature ranges Figure 2-8: Pressure and temperature ranges 1 Flange temperature ®...

  • Page 10: Recommended Mounting Position

    INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.7.2 Recommended mounting position CAUTION! Follow these recommendations to make sure that the device measures correctly. Figure 2-9: Recommended nozzle position for liquids, pastes and slurries 1 Nozzles for DN40 or DN50 Horn antennas, or DN50 Hygienic antenna...

  • Page 11: Theoretical Data For Hygienic Applications

    INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C Figure 2-10: Product inlets 1 The device is in the correct position. 2 The device is too near to the product inlet. Figure 2-11: More than 1 FMCW radar level meter can be operated in a tank More than 1 FMCW radar level meter can be operated in a tank.

  • Page 12: Installation Recommendations For Liquids

    INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.8 Installation recommendations for liquids 2.8.1 General requirements INFORMATION! We recommend that you configure the device when the tank is empty. Figure 2-13: General Installation recommendations 1 Do not tilt the device more than 2° 2 We recommend that you do an empty spectrum recording if there are too many obstacles in the radar beam (refer to the handbook), or install a bypass chamber or stilling well.

  • Page 13: Standpipes (Stilling Wells And Bypass Chambers)

    INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.8.2 Standpipes (stilling wells and bypass chambers) Use a standpipe if: • There is highly conductive foam in the tank. • The liquid is very turbulent or agitated. • There are too many other objects in the tank.

  • Page 14: How To Install A Device With A Threaded Connection

    INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C Requirements for flange connections Figure 2-15: Flange connection • Make sure the flange on the nozzle is level. • Make sure that you use the applicable gasket for the flange dimensions and the process. • Align the gasket correctly on the flange facing of the nozzle.

  • Page 15: How To Install A Device With A Hygienic Connection

    INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C • Make sure the tank connection is level. • Make sure that you use the applicable gasket for the connection dimensions and the process. • Align the gasket correctly. • Lower the antenna carefully into the tank.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C ® Tri-Clamp Equipment needed: • Device • Gasket (not supplied) • Band clamp (not supplied) ® Figure 2-18: Tri-Clamp connection 1 Tank socket 2 Band clamp • Make sure that the tank connection is level. • Make sure that you use the applicable gasket for the connection dimensions and the process.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C • Make sure that the tank connection is level. • Make sure that you use the applicable gasket for the connection dimensions and the process. • Align the gasket correctly. • Lower the antenna carefully into the tank.

  • Page 18: How To Attach Antenna Extensions

    INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.9.4 How to attach antenna extensions Horn antenna - antenna extensions Figure 2-21: Horn antenna - how to attach antenna extensions Equipment needed: • 3 mm Allen wrench (not supplied) For more data, refer to the handbook.

  • Page 19: How To Turn Or Remove The Signal Converter

    INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.9.5 How to turn or remove the signal converter INFORMATION! The converter turns 360 . The converter can be removed from the process connection assembly ° under process conditions. Figure 2-23: How to turn or remove the signal converter...

  • Page 20: How To Attach The Weather Protection To The Device

    INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.9.6 How to attach the weather protection to the device Equipment needed: • Device. • Weather protection (option). • 10 mm wrench (not supplied). The overall dimensions of the weather protection are in "Dimensions and weight" in the handbook.

  • Page 21: How To Open The Weather Protection

    INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.9.7 How to open the weather protection Equipment needed: • Weather protection attached to the device. • Large slotted tip screwdriver (not supplied). Figure 2-25: How to open the weather protection 1 Weather protection in its closed position 2 Weather protection in its open position.

  • Page 22: Electrical Connections

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OPTIWAVE 7300 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 23: Non-Ex Devices

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OPTIWAVE 7300 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 24: Protection Category

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OPTIWAVE 7300 C 3.3 Protection category INFORMATION! The device fulfils all requirements per protection category IP 66/67. It also fulfils all requirements per NEMA type 4X (housing) and type 6P (antenna). DANGER! Make sure that the cable gland is watertight.

  • Page 25: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA OPTIWAVE 7300 C 4.1 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 sales office. Additional information (certificates, special tools, software,...) and complete product •...
  • Page 26 TECHNICAL DATA OPTIWAVE 7300 C Measuring accuracy Resolution 1 mm / 0.04¨ Repeatability ±1 mm / ±0.04¨ Accuracy ±3 mm / ±0.12¨, when distance < 10 m / 33 ft; ±0.03% of measured distance, when distance > 10 m / 33 ft Reference conditions acc.
  • Page 27 TECHNICAL DATA OPTIWAVE 7300 C Installation conditions Process connection size The nominal diameter (DN) should be equal to or larger than the antenna diameter. If the nominal diameter (DN) is smaller than the antenna, either: – provide the means to adapt the device to a larger process connection on the tank (for example, a plate with a slot), or –...

  • Page 28: Input And Output

    TECHNICAL DATA OPTIWAVE 7300 C Flange version Flange version Flange version Flange version EN 1092-1 DN40...80 in PN40 (Form B1), DN100…200 in PN16 or PN40 (Form B1), DN40…150 in PN63 or PN100 (Form B1); others on request Optional flange facing: Forms C, D, E and F ASME B16.5...
  • Page 29 TECHNICAL DATA OPTIWAVE 7300 C FM – Dual Seal-approved NEC 500 NEC 500 NEC 500 NEC 500 XP-IS / Cl. I / Div. 1 / Gr. ABCD / T6-T1; DIP / Cl. II, III / Div. 1 / Gr. EFG / T6-T1;...

  • Page 30: Notes

    NOTES OPTIWAVE 7300 C www.krohne.com 03/2014 - 4000050005 - QS OPTIWAVE 7300 R08 en...
  • Page 31 NOTES OPTIWAVE 7300 C 03/2014 - 4000050005 - QS OPTIWAVE 7300 R08 en www.krohne.com...
  • Page 32 Measuring systems for the marine industry Head Office KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH Ludwig-Krohne-Str. 5 47058 Duisburg (Germany) Tel.:+49 203 301 0 Fax:+49 203 301 103 89 info@krohne.com The current list of all KROHNE contacts and addresses can be found at: www.krohne.com...

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