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Emerson Rosemount Apex Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA April 2003 Radar Gauges www.rosemount.com...
  • Page 3 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge NOTICE Read this manual before working with the product. For personal and system safety, and for optimum product performance, make sure you thoroughly understand the contents before installing, using, or maintaining this product.
  • Page 5 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Table of Contents SECTION 1 Using This Manual ........1-1 Safety Messages .
  • Page 6 Reference Manual ™ ™ 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Mounting Considerations ....... 2-20 Flange Sizes .
  • Page 7 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Configuration Options Form ......3-9 Setting the Language .
  • Page 8 Reference Manual ™ ™ 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 SECTION 4 Safety Messages ......... 4-1 Preventive Maintenance .

  • Page 9: Using This Manual

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Section 1 Introduction Using This Manual ....... page 1-1 Safety Messages .

  • Page 10: Safety Messages

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 SAFETY MESSAGES Procedures and instructions in this manual may require special precautions to ensure the safety of the personnel performing the operations. Information that raises potential safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Refer to the safety messages listed at the beginning of each section before performing an operation preceded by this symbol.

  • Page 11: Overview

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 OVERVIEW The APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauges use a radar signal to measure the level of liquid in a vessel. Because the radar gauge is mounted on top of a vessel and its components do not contact the product, it is a dependable alternative to a standard insertion device that can become broken or corroded when inserted into the process.
  • Page 12 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Which Radar Gauge is Best for Your Level Measurement Application? Dielectric Dielectric Dielectric Step 1. Dielectric vs. Distance Constant Constant Constant 1.5 to 4.0 4.0 to 10.0 >...

  • Page 13: Apex Sentry Radar Gauges

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Components of the The top of the APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauges is an aluminum gauge housing (see Figure 1-1). The gauge housing includes advanced radar APEX and electronics for signal processing.

  • Page 14: System Architecture

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 SYSTEM The output of the APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauges is a 4–20 mA analog signal superimposed with a digital HART signal. As a result, the ARCHITECTURE primary variable (4–20 mA output) can be configured to represent either level (APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauges) or calculated volume (APEX Radar...

  • Page 15: Addressing Concerns About Exposure To The Apex And Apex Sentry Radar Gauges

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 APEX /Hybrid To maximize the number of available on-line inventory measurements, you can install and combine an APEX Radar Gauge with a Rosemount System Overview industry-leading pressure transmitter to create a hybrid system (see Figure (APEX Radar 1-3).

  • Page 16: Service Support

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 SERVICE SUPPORT If you have reason to believe that your APEX or APEX Sentry Radar Gauge may need to be returned for service, please contact a Level Applications Support Specialist at Rosemount Customer Central (1-800-999-9307).
  • Page 17 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Section 2 Installation Safety Messages ....... . . page 2-2 Before You Install .

  • Page 18: Safety Messages

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 SAFETY MESSAGES Procedures and instructions in this section may require special precautions to ensure the safety of the personnel performing the operations. Information that raises potential safety issues is indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Please refer to the following safety messages before performing an operation preceded by this symbol.

  • Page 19: Before You Install

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 BEFORE YOU INSTALL Follow these steps for proper installation: Review Installation Considerations (see page 2-4) Check Processor Switches (See page 2-22) Review Electrical Considerations (See page 2-24) Mount Gauge (See page 2-21) Wire Gauge...

  • Page 20: Considerations

    For information about configuring the radar gauge using a HART Communicator, refer to Section 3: Configuration. Telecommunications Rosemount APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauges have been approved for installation in closed metal tanks, including those that are vented to the Agency Requirements atmosphere.

  • Page 21: Unpacking The Apex And Apex Sentry Radar Gauges

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Unpacking the APEX and 1. Remove the gauge from the shipping container, taking care not to damage the contents. APEX Sentry Radar Gauges 2. Place the gauge on its side on a flat surface as in Figure 2-1. NOTE Do not stand the radar gauge upright on its antenna.

  • Page 22: Foam And Vapors

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Table 2-1. Sample list of dielectric constants Dielectric Constant Ranges for Chemicals Listed Less Than 1.8 1.8 to 4.0 4.0 to 10.0 10.0 to 15.0 15.0 to 20.0 More than 20.0 carbon dioxide...

  • Page 23: Coating, Condensate, Or Corrosion

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Coating, Condensate, or Corrosion The functionality of the gauge may be affected by coating, condensate, or corrosion, depending on the type of process in the vessel. When conditions produce heavy condensation or coating, or when the process is corrosive to 316 SST or alumina ceramic, Rosemount suggests using a process “window”...
  • Page 24 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Table 2-2. Beamwidth versus Distance from flange face Distance (D) Radius (r) from Flange Centerline to to tank bottom from gauge Beamwidth Edge 2-in. Antenna 3-in.

  • Page 25: General Vessel Considerations

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 General Vessel Heating Coils and Agitators Considerations If the vessel contains heating coils or agitators (see Figure 2-2), they may create noise when the radar signal bounces off of them. The noise level is less if the signal contacts a non-flat surface (for example, round pipe, angled blade, etc.) that causes the signal to scatter rather than directing it back to the antenna.

  • Page 26: Inlet Pipes Or Flows

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Inlet Pipes or Flows The level reading may be affected by the process flowing into the vessel. To lessen the effects, mount the radar gauge so the beam signal does not contact the inlet pipe or flow (Figure 2-2).

  • Page 27: Horizontal Vessel Mounting Surface

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Horizontal Vessel Mounting Surface Horizontal cylinders often only have top-center connection options. If this is the case, then the end of the antenna should be down into the vessel or mounted in a widened area such as a manhole cover.

  • Page 28: Bridle Connection Considerations

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Stilling Well, Bypass Cage, and Bridle Connection Considerations Apex and Apex Sentry can be mounted on bypass cages, bridles, and stilling wells. Non-slotted stilling wells are preferred. If holes must be present, then 1 inch diameter holes approximately 0.5 meters apart are acceptable.

  • Page 29: Nozzle Considerations

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Nozzle Considerations Non-horizontal Mounting Surface In most applications, the gauge should be mounted perpendicular to the level surface. It is acceptable to have the mounting flange up to 2° off from perpendicular.

  • Page 30: Tank Nozzle Considerations

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Tank Nozzle Considerations Nozzles should be wide open and smooth without any intersecting lines. The nozzles should not be too long because it will cause a reflection and attenuate signal.
  • Page 31 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Figure 2-11. Beamwidth vs. Distance from APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge to Tank Bottom Beam Angle Example: the beam radius (r) at the bottom of a 10-foot (3.05 m) (D) vessel would be 0.9 ft (0.28 m) for a 4-inch antenna.

  • Page 32: Process Windows

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 PROCESS WINDOWS The process window typically consists of a PTFE cone that goes below the gauge antenna and fits in the tank nozzle (see Figure 2-12). Condensation and coating run off of the cone and corrosive processes cannot reach the antenna.
  • Page 33 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 NOTE The tightening torque is dependent on the strength of the stud bolts and the pressure rating of the vessel. Figure 2-13. Diagram for Installation without a Process Window APEX Radar Gauge Mounting...
  • Page 34 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Figure 2-14. Diagram for Installation with a Process Window 1. APEX Radar Gauge 4. Spiral-wound 9. Mounting Bolts/Nuts Gasket (non-wetted) 2. Standoff Pipe or Spool Piece (non-wetted) Cross-Section of Installed Process Window...
  • Page 35 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 NOTE It is possible to use a standoff pipe/spool piece supplied by a source other than Rosemount; however, it is suggested that when the APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauges are mounted, the end of the antenna be no more than 1-inch from the face of the window.

  • Page 36: Mechanical Installation

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION Mounting Flange Sizes Considerations The radar gauge mounts on the top of a vessel using a 2-, 3-, 4-, or 6-inch ASME B 16.5 (ANSI) Class (DN 50, DN 80, DN 100, or DN 150) flange. (Flange size is specified at the time of order.) Access Clearances Recommended access clearances for the gauge are shown in Figure 2-16.

  • Page 37: Mounting The Gauge

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 MOUNTING THE GAUGE NOTE If the electronics housing needs to be rotated, do not un-bolt the adapter-to-housing bolts! Either un-bolt the flange bolts or the adapter-to-flange bolts and rotate as needed.

  • Page 38: Electrical Installations

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS Check Processor Electronic boards are electrostatically sensitive. Failure to observe proper handling precautions for static-sensitive components can result in damage to Switches the electronic components. Do not remove the APEX or APEX Sentry electronic boards.

  • Page 39: Electrical Considerations

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 To set the switches, follow these steps: 1. To access the switch bank on the microprocessor board (Figure 2-18), remove the cover opposite the terminal side, or remove the optional integral display (if installed) from the gauge.

  • Page 40: Transient Protection

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Transient Protection The APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauges include transient protection and comply with IEC 61000 4-5. Transient protection increases the ability of the APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauges to withstand electrical transients induced by lightning, welding, or heavy electrical equipment.

  • Page 41: Power Vs. Distance Requirements

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Table 2-6. APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge Power Requirements Power Supply Main Power Supply 18–36 V dc 90–250 V ac 50/60 Hz Loop Power Supply for 4–20 mA 10.5–55 V dc 10.5–55 V dc Figure 2-19.

  • Page 42: Dc Main Power Supply Fuse Size And Type

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Figure 2-20. DC Power Supply Connections with 4-wire Installation and Separate 4–20 mA Power Supply APEX Radar APEX Radar Gauge with Output Code 2 or Gauge APEX Sentry Radar Gauge 10.5-55 V dc...

  • Page 43: Dc Main Power Supply With No Loop Power Supply

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 NOTE To ensure long life for your radar gauge, and to comply with hazardous location installation requirements, tighten covers on both sides of the electronics housing to achieve metal-to-metal contact. DC Main Power Supply You can also wire the gauge as shown in Figure 2-21, using one 18–36 V dc power supply capable of supplying 8 watts.

  • Page 44: Power Supply

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 NOTE For all radar gauges with output code 2 (intrinsically safe output), the negative 4–20 mA (HART) terminal is grounded to the electronics housing. Do not use another ground in the loop.

  • Page 45: Ac Main Power Supply Fuse Size And Type

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 The power terminals are located under a sliding safety cover on the terminal block. This sliding cover exposes only one terminal at a time to guard against electrical shock.
  • Page 46 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Figure 2-23. Wire Connection Options for the Model 751 Field Signal Indicator APEX APEX Radar Gauge Radar Gauge Model 751 Field 10.5-55 V dc, 90–250 V ac 10.5-55 V dc 90–250 V ac, Power...

  • Page 47: Apex/Hybrid System Installation (Apex Radar Gauge Only)

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 APEX/Hybrid System Figure 2-24 and the wiring diagrams in Figures 2-23 are provided to detail the proper methods of wiring the following tank gauging architectures: Installation (APEX Radar Gauge Only) •...

  • Page 48: Or 4-Wire Rtd (Apex Radar Gauge Only)

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 3- or 4-Wire RTD If your vessel is equipped with a 3- or 4-wire platinum 100 ohm RTD, wire the gauge as shown in Figure 2-25. Make a direct connection from the RTD to the (APEX Radar Gauge gauge.

  • Page 49: Powering Up

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 POWERING UP Be sure to make all of the APEX or APEX Sentry Radar Gauge connections before applying power to the system. Check the connections for the power to the gauge and the power supply for the 4–20 mA loop to be sure they are correct.
  • Page 50 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 2-34...

  • Page 51: Section 3 Safety Messages

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Section 3 Configuration Safety Messages ....... . . page 3-1 Basic Configuration Parameters .

  • Page 52: Key Measurement Values

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 BASIC CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS Key Measurement Values The values given in Figure 3-1 are key factors for installing and configuring the gauge. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the terms used below.

  • Page 53: Minimum Clearance To Product Level

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 The Reference Gauge Height is the distance between the reference line and the face of the radar gauge flange, as shown in Figure 3-1. The Reference Gauge Height is the most critical setting for the radar gauge because it is the basis for all other calculations.

  • Page 54: Volume Parameters

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Volume Parameters • Refer to “Set Volume Units” on page 3-19 if using a HART communicator to configure the volume parameters. • Refer to “Setup - Volume” on page 3-32 if using RCT to configure the volume parameters.
  • Page 55 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Figure 3-3. Reflecting Signal in a Low Level Tank. Reference Gauge Height (20 mA) Low Level Tank Line Empty Tank Line Reference (4 mA) Line To activate the empty tank feature, use the HART Communicator and set the Empty Tank parameter to a value greater than zero, but less than 25% of the Reference Gauge Height (gauges with a serial number over 3217).

  • Page 56: Null Zones

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Null Zones The gauge can be programmed to ignore signals that are outside of the normal operating span of the vessel. There are two user-configurable null zones—one at the top of the tank and one at the bottom—that, in conjunction with the gauge height, define the measurement limits for the gauge (see Figures 3-1 and 2-3).

  • Page 57: Starting The Main Menu

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 NOTE An “A” displayed in the lower right corner of the display indicates that the gauge has gone into alarm mode (see Figure 3-4 for an explanation of error messages).

  • Page 58: Setting Configuration Options

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Figure 3-5. Main Menu Start Up Sequence Language: English Setting Configuration Once you start the main menu, you can set variables and configuration options. The integral display allows you to set the following: Options •...

  • Page 59: Configuration Options Form

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Configuration Use this form to record the five key pieces of information you need before you begin to configure the gauge using the integral display. Getting this Options Form information ahead of time will help you get your gauge set up and operating quickly and accurately.
  • Page 60 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Figure 3-6. APEX Radar Gauge Integral Display Menu Tree English LANGUAGE Deutsch Francais Espanol feet inches liters meter ImGallons OUTPUT UNITS USGallons millimeter barrels volume level DISPLAY UNITS % volume...

  • Page 61: Setting The Language

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Setting the Language The first variable displayed is Language. Language options include English, Deutsch, Français, and Español. To set the language: 1. Press UP until the display shows the language you want to use. 2.

  • Page 62: Setting The Reference Gauge Height

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 To set the display units: 1. Press UP until the display shows the display units option you want to use. 2. Press ENTER to set the display units. The menu then displays the Reference Height option.

  • Page 63: Setting The 4 Ma Calibration

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 1. Press UP until the display shows the reference height option you want to use. 2. Press ENTER to select (reference) Gauge Height or Actual Level. If the dimension from the reference line (bottom) of the vessel to the gauge is unknown, do one of the following: •...

  • Page 64: Setting The 20 Ma Calibration

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Figure 3-8. Key Measurement Values APEX Radar Gauge Upper Null Zone Reference (Min. 19.6 in.) Gauge Height Distance URV(20 mA) Process Level Empty Tank (4 mA) Reference Lower Null Zone Line...

  • Page 65: Exiting The Main Menu

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Exiting the Main Menu To save the configuration information and exit the main menu: 1. Make sure the “Save Changes” message is displayed (press UP or DOWN if necessary). 2.
  • Page 66 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Figure 3-9. HART Communicator Menu Tree for the APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauges 1.VARIABLE MAPPING 1.Variable Re-map 2.Level 2.PV is NOTE: 1.PROCESS 3.PV % rnge 3.SV is * Selections in italics VARIABLE...

  • Page 67: Setting The Loop To Manual

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Setting the Loop to Whenever sending or requesting data that would disrupt the loop or change the output of the transmitter, set the process application loop to manual. The Manual HART Communicator will prompt you to set the loop to manual when necessary.

  • Page 68: Connections And Hardware

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Connections and The HART Communicator exchanges information with the APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauges from the control room, the instrument site, or any wiring Hardware termination point in the loop.

  • Page 69: Set Volume Units

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Set Volume Units You may choose one of the following: • Gallons (gal) HART Comm 1, 3, 2, 2 • Liters (L) • Imperial Gallons (Impgal) •...

  • Page 70: Standard Volume (Apex Radar Gauge Only)

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Figure 3-10. Tank Bottom Strapping Points Actual tank bottom may look like this. Using only 3 strapping points results in a level-to-volume profile that is more angular than the actual shape. Using 6 of the points at the bottom of the tank yields a level-to-volume profile that is similar to the actual tank bottom.

  • Page 71: Ams Configuration Tool Option

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 AMS CONFIGURATION TOOL OPTION Basic Setup Right click on the device and select “Configuration Properties” from the menu. Select the Basic Setup tab, to enter Tank, Process Input, and Device information.

  • Page 72: Strapping Table

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Strapping Table Right click on the device and select “Configuration Properties” from the menu. Locate the Strapping Table tab and perform the following procedure: First tell the gauge how many entries you will have; the more entries you have, the better the gauge will be able to calculate the volume.

  • Page 73: Transmitter Variables

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Transmitter Variables Right click on the device and select “Configuration Properties” from the menu. Locate the Transmitter Variables tab and perform the following procedure: 1. Enter the entries in the fields provided. Click Apply. 2.

  • Page 74: Rerange

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Rerange Right click on the device and select “Configuration Properties” from the menu. Locate the Analog Output tab and perform the following procedure: 1. Enter the lower range value (LRV) and the upper range value (URV) in the fields provided.

  • Page 75: Radar Configuration Tool (Rct) Option

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 RADAR The Radar Configuration Tool (RCT) is a user-friendly software tool that allows you to configure the APEX Radar gauge. You can choose either of the CONFIGURATION TOOL following two methods to configure the APEX Radar gauge: (RCT) OPTION...

  • Page 76: Specifying The Com Port

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Specifying the COM Port If communication is not established, open the HART Communication Server window and verify the right COM Port is selected. To check the current COM port settings do the following: 1.

  • Page 77: Using The Setup Wizard

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Using the Setup Wizard To install an APEX Radar Gauge by using the installation Wizard do the following: Figure 3-20. RCT workspace Basic Wizard 1. Start the RCT software. 2.

  • Page 78: Using The Setup Function

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Using the Setup To install the APEX Radar Gauge by using the Setup function do the following: Function Figure 3-22. RCT workspace/ Setup Info Basic Setup 1.

  • Page 79: Setup - Info

    The Info tab shows information about the connected transmitter. Figure 3-23. Setup Info tab Device Name: model designation Device ID: 28 (Rosemount APEX Radar Gauge) Software Rev: Software version number Setup - Basics The Basics tab lets you choose Measurement Units for Length, Volume, and Temperature.

  • Page 80: Setup- Output

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Setup- Output The Output tab lets you assign up to four transmitter variables. Figure 3-25. Setup Output Tab Typically, the Primary Variable (PV) is configured to be Product Level, Interface Level, or Volume.

  • Page 81: Setup - Tank Config

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Setup - Tank Config The Tank Configuration tab contains information on tank geometry. Figure 3-26. Setup Tank Configuration Tab Tank Geometry The Gauge Height (RGH) is the distance from the Upper Reference Point to the bottom of the tank.

  • Page 82: Setup - Volume

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Setup - Volume The Volume tab lets you configure the transmitter for volume calculations. Figure 3-27. Setup Tank Volume You can choose one of the standard tank shapes or the strapping option. Choose None if volume calculation is not used at all.

  • Page 83: Setup - Lcd

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Setup - LCD The LCD tab lets you specify which parameters to appear on the display panel. Figure 3-28. Setup Tank LCD Choose one the following options: Parameter Description Level...

  • Page 84: Setup - Advanced

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Setup - Advanced The Advanced tab lets you specify which quick pick option and required parameters to configure. Figure 3-29. Setup Tank Advanced Tab • Empty Tank - turns on when level is below the empty tank setting.
  • Page 85 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 • False Echoes - minimizes reflection from a false target that is within the measurement range. Use this when the gauge occasionally locks on a false target when the level drops below it. To use this function, the false target must be identified by its bin number.

  • Page 86: Logging Measurement Data

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 • Miscellaneous - allows you to change the target window size and the tracking window size. Figure 3-33. Quick Pick Option - Miscellaneous Logging Measurement Data To start logging do the following: 1.

  • Page 87: Saving The Log To A Disk

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Start Monitoring Log Interval Start Disk Logging Counter Saving the log to a disk 1. Choose the desired variables to be monitored. 2. Click the Log interval button and enter a time interval. For example, type 10 if you want data to be logged every tenth of a second.

  • Page 88: Using The Advanced Tab

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Using the Advanced Tab Tank Plotting Advanced Tank Plotting Memory Map A recording of all the memory files and a listing of standard defaults. Advanced Memory Map 3-38...

  • Page 89: Safety Messages

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Section 4 Hardware and Software Maintenance and Troubleshooting Safety Messages ....... . . page 4-1 Preventive Maintenance .

  • Page 90: Preventive Maintenance

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 High voltage that may be present on leads could cause electrical shock: • Avoid contact with leads and terminals. • Make sure the main power to the APEX Radar Gauge is off and the lines to any other external power source are disconnected or not powered while wiring the gauge.

  • Page 91: Performance

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Figure 4-1. APEX Radar Gauge with flushing connection Flushing Connection with Window Flushing Connection with No Window Window Performance Check the level output from the radar gauge by comparing the gauge output with a hand dip or other means that is suitable for a level comparison.
  • Page 92 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Table 4-1. Alarm and Diagnostic Messages Displayed Message Cause Action dspNotResponding The DSP is not responding to a request to Verify that the gauge is getting enough power. return the distance.
  • Page 93 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Table 4-1. Alarm and Diagnostic Messages Displayed Message Cause Action intTempOutOfRang The APEX gauge internal temperature Take appropriate measures to ensure that the appears to be less than –40 °F (–40 °C) or housing remains within the specified temperature Internal PRT out of range greater than 185 °F (85 °C).
  • Page 94 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Table 4-1. Alarm and Diagnostic Messages Displayed Message Cause Action Empty tank Process Condition: Target has moved into the Is the tank empty? If so, the gauge is operating empty tank detection zone, and the signal has correctly;...

  • Page 95: Local Operator Interface Display

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Table 4-1. Alarm and Diagnostic Messages Displayed Message Cause Action DSP Warning #20 Advisory The error will either clear in a few minutes or be accompanied by another error.

  • Page 96: Ams Configuration Software Diagnostics

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 AMS CONFIGURATION When using AMS to communicate with the APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauges, you may encounter software diagnostic messages. These messages SOFTWARE may indicate problems with the equipment or mistakes made in entering data, DIAGNOSTICS while others act as reminders to you.
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  • Page 98: Removing The Gauge Housing From The Flange

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 REMOVING THE GAUGE If rigid conduit is used, first remove the conduit from the gauge. If you have been instructed by a Rosemount representative to remove the gauge housing HOUSING FROM from the flange, without breaking the process seal, remove the four ¼–28 THE FLANGE...

  • Page 99: Antenna Selection Guidelines

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Appendix A Reference Data Antenna Selection Guidelines ..... . page A-1 Telecom Restrictions .

  • Page 100: Telecom Restrictions

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 TELECOM RESTRICTIONS Country Installation Restrictions Other Comments Argentina Metal tanks Average field intensity: <500µW/m at 3 meters. Peak field intensity <5000 µW/m at 3 meters Austria General approval Australia...
  • Page 101 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Country Installation Restrictions Other Comments South Africa Metal tanks <-111 dBm at a distance of 25 meters Site license required Spain Metal tanks <10mW of power transmitted Sweden Metal tanks Switzerland...

  • Page 102: Equipment Description

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 EQUIPMENT APEX and APEX Sentry DESCRIPTION • Microprocessor-based radar level gauge with analog output, superimposed with a digital HART signal • Small, lightweight, noncontacting design that allows for installation on the top of most pressurized or nonpressurized tanks •...

  • Page 103: Environmental Conditions

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL APEX and APEX Sentry CONDITIONS • Humidity: 5 to 100% relative humidity (with covers on and tightened to achieve metal-to-metal contact) • Electronics/Housing temperature ranges: Standard: –40 to 158 °F (–40 to 70 °C) With Integral Display: –4 to 131 °F (–20 to 55 °C) •...
  • Page 104 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Temperature and Pressure Operating Range Nozzle Temperature Maximum Pressure Pressure vs. Temperature –40°F to 104°F Full vacuum to 155 psig (–40°C to 40°C) (full vacuum to 10,69 bar) 302°F Full vacuum to 110 psig (150°C)

  • Page 105: Power Supply

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Power Supply APEX and APEX Sentry • 90 to 250 V ac ±10%, 50/60 Hz • 18 to 36 V dc Power Consumption • < 8 watts Input APEX only (Non-intrinsically safe output) •...

  • Page 106: Materials Of Construction

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 MATERIALS OF APEX and APEX Sentry CONSTRUCTION • Electronics housing: aluminum alloy • Finish: polyester-epoxy paint • Antenna/flange assembly: 316L stainless steel • Waveguide process barrier: alumina, PTFE Mounting Standard Size...

  • Page 107: Dimensional Drawings

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Figure A-1. APEX Dimensional Drawings 7.50 (190.5) 6.50 (165.1) 1.55 (39.4) 5.50 (139.7) M1 or M2 Integral 2.06 Display (Optional) (52.3) 3.00 (76.2) –14 NPT Conduit 8.40...
  • Page 108 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Figure A-2. APEX Dimensional Drawings (Repeated Drawing) 7.50 (190.5) 6.50 (165.1) 1.55 (39.4) M1 or M2 Integral 5.50 (139.7) 2.06 Display (Optional) (52.3) 3.00 (76.2) –14 NPT Conduit Connections(2)
  • Page 109 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Figure A-3. APEX Dimensional Drawings (Repeated Drawing) 7.50 (190.5) 1.55 (39.4) 6.50 (165.1) 5.50 (139.7) M1 or M2 Integral 2.06 Display (Optional) (52.3) 3.00 (76.2) –14 NPT Conduit 8.40...

  • Page 110: Ordering Information

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 ORDERING INFORMATION Model Product Description Availability APEX Radar Level Gauge for Tough Process Conditions SENTRY Radar Level Gauge for Less Severe Process Conditions Code Software Standard Code Frequency Sweep...
  • Page 111 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Code Final Destination of Product Availability Code Final Destination of Product Availability North America Asia-Pacific United States Singapore Canada China India Europe/Middle East/Africa Malaysia Spain South Korea Germany Indonesia...
  • Page 112 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Isolation Window Kits (All window kits include PTFE window, process o–ring, non-wetted stainless steel ring, non-wetted EMI o–ring, and 2 spiral wound gaskets). Cross-Section of Process Window Spiral -wound Gasket SST Window Ring EMI O-ring...
  • Page 113 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Part Number Material Fits Flange Size Flange Rating Availability 03700-0263-0233 CS Painted 2-in. ASME B 16.5 (ANSI) Class 300 03700-0263-0352 304 SST 3-in. ASME B 16.5 (ANSI) Class 150 03700-0263-0353 CS Painted 3-in.

  • Page 114: Configuration Data Sheet

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Configuration Data Sheet A completed Configuration Data Sheet (CDS) gives Rosemount Inc. detailed information to verify suitability and to custom configure the radar gauge, per your specifications, at the factory so little or no field configuration is required.

  • Page 115: Approved Manufacturing Locations

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Appendix B Product Certificates Hazardous Locations Certifications ....page B-2 Approval Drawings .

  • Page 116: Electro Magnetic Compatibility (Emc) (89/336/Eec)

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 Electro Magnetic EN 50081-1: 1992, EN 50082-1: 1992, ETS 300 683: 1995, Compatibility (EMC) Installed signal wiring should not be run together and should not be in the (89/336/EEC) same cable tray as AC power wiring.

  • Page 117: Approval Drawings

    Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge April 2003 E6 With Output Option Code 2: Explosion-Proof for Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D; Dust-ignition proof for class II/III, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G; Suitable for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D, with Intrinsically Safe output for Class I, Division 1 Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous locations when installed in accordance with Rosemount Drawing 03700-2007...
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  • Page 121 Reference Manual 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA ™ ™ APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge 4/16/03 Index 2-33 ..2-23 using the integral display gauge housing ..2-7 Corrosive Process .
  • Page 122 Reference Manual ™ ™ 00809-0100-4731, Rev FA APEX and APEX Sentry Radar Gauge 4/16/03 ..3-8 . 2-33 2-24 setting the language maximum consumption Twisted and Shielded Pair Wiring . . 3-11 ..2-24 setting the output units requirements 3-12...
  • Page 124 PlantWeb is a mark of one of the Emerson Process Management companies. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. APEX, APEX Sentry, and the APEX logotypes are trademarks of Emerson Process Management. HART is a registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation.

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