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- Page 1 Technical Description High Performance Radar Microwave Level Gauge...
- Page 2 Saab TankRadar and TankRadar are registered trade marks owned by Saab AB and Saab Marine Electronics AB. Content subject to change without prior notice. First edition May 2000, Ref. no. 501026E by Saab Marine Electronics AB 2000...
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Page 3: Measurement Principle
High flexibility with interchangeable Transmitter Heads and antennas A wide array of antennas and versions for best performance in all applications Saab TankRadar ® with its flexible con- Interactive setup with Windows based PC figuration is suitable for... - Page 4 Technical Description Applications Saab TankRadar Pro uses state-of-the art microwave technology to get highest reliability and precision. It measures the level of liquids, slurries as well as many solids. The gauge operates in a wide range of temperatures, pressures, vapor gas mixtures and various pro- cess conditions.
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Page 5: Select The Right Pro Gauge
Technical Description Select the right Pro gauge Ysiˆvs†Â„†ƒˆsqˆwƒ‚ A TankRadar Pro gauge consists of a Transmit- ter Head (TH) and a tank connection including A€sqˆ†ƒ‚wqÂvƒ‰‡w‚u antenna. The TH, as well as the electronics in- side, is interchangeable without opening the @w‡„€i“„i‚s€... -
Page 6: Antenna Versions
Technical Description Antenna versions Saab TankRadar ® Pro can be equipped with different antennas to fulfill various requirements. The antenna is the only part exposed to the tank atmosphere. The most common antenna used is the cone type. When selecting antenna dimension, it is generally... - Page 7 Technical Description Parabolic The parabolic antenna is suitable for both liquid and solid applications. As it has the largest diameter it has the most narrow radar beam and can be used for extremely long measuring distances. The parabolic is also the antenna type most insensitive to contamination.
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Page 8: Rod Antenna
Technical Description Rod Antenna The small dimensions and the fact that only PTFE is exposed to the tank atmosphere, makes the rod antenna suitable for small tanks with hygienic requirements or aggressive chemicals. It is for 2" and 2 ½" nozzle connections only. If a larger nozzle is used, a 2"... -
Page 9: Tank Connections
Technical Description Process seal The dish made of PTFE or ceramics seals off the cone shaped antenna from the tank atmosphere. This combines the benefits of using a cone antenna with the advantage of only exposing material suitable for hygienic or corrosive applications. -
Page 10: Measuring Range
Technical Description Measuring range Categories of liquids: The diagrams below show how the measuring a: Oil, gasoline and other hydrocarbons, range is influenced by the antenna type, petrochemicals dielectric constant of the liquid ( ) and the (dielectric constant, =1.9-4.0). process conditions. -
Page 11: System Integration
4-20 mA signals superimposed with Buses Communication ®® HART or digital signals (Profibus DP or Unit Saab’s Modbus based TRL2 field bus). The analog outputs are either passive for Field PC with Pro Setup/ connection to powered cables or active provi- Buses TankMaster software ding signal power for display units etc. -
Page 12: Mechanical Mounting
Technical Description Mechanical mounting The TankRadar Pro gauge is easily carried to the tank top and mounted on a suitable nozzle or pipe. 10 mm (0.4") or more The gauge should be installed as follows: Antenna oriented perpendicular to a horizontal surface. -
Page 13: Pipe Installation
Deflection plate Used pipes must generally be clean inside, without irregularities, rust or excessive holes. Consult Saab or an authorized distributor for installation advice. Electrical connections The Transmitter Head has two separate junction boxes. One is for a non-intrinsically safe primary signal output and power supply cables. -
Page 14: Specifications
Alt. 1: HART + 4–20 mA current loop (IS option), Q‰ˆ„‰ˆ‡ (for level, volume etc) Alt. 2: Saab TRL/2 Bus (FSK with Modbus protocol), Alt. 3: Profibus DP Secondary output (Optional, for Analog 4–20 mA current loop, active or passive. - Page 15 0-99m (0-325') Isi‡‰†w‚u†i‚us 200mS W„riˆsˆws Dual processor design, 32-bit DSP, 50 Mflops R†ƒqs‡‡ƒ†‡ Saab's Echofixer and MET Multiple Echo Tracking Q„ˆwƒ‚i€Ârw‡ˆ‰†pi‚qsÂsqvƒÂvi‚r€w‚u CENELEC: EEx de [ib] IIC T6 A’Âi„„†ƒi€ÂV†i‚‡wˆˆs†ÂDsirÂUˆi‚ri†r Explosion proof Class I, Div. 1 & 2, Groups A, B, C i‚rÂCƒ€rÂs†‡wƒ‚‡...
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Page 16: Ordering Information
Technical Description Ordering information Version GOLD Ex approved, incl. Echofixer, FHAST, MET, ±5mm(0.2") accuracy  STANDARD Ex approved, incl. Echofixer, ±10mm (0.4") accuracy LITE Non Ex, ±10mm (0.4") accuracy Optional software Echofixer (only with Lite version) FHAST (only with Lite or Standard version) FHAST + Echofixer (only with Lite version) FHAST + MET... -
Page 17: Parabolic Antenna
Technical Description Tank sealing PFTE Quartz O-ring material Viton Kalrez Antenna material Special Stainless steel (EN 1.4404) (AISI 316L) None Hastelloy C22 (antenna type 2) Length 1000 mm (39") (antenna type 7) Monel 400 (antenna type 2) > Length 1500 mm (59") (antenna type 7) Tantalum (antenna type 2) Length 2000 mm (79") (antenna type 7) <... - Page 18 Technical Description Special < Special information attached to order None Flange type DN50 PN6 & DN50 PN10/16/25/40 Nozzle size DN65 PN6 To fit 2" (DN50) nozzles DN65 PN10/16/25/40 To fit 2,5" (DN65) nozzles ANSI 2" 150lb ANSI 2" 300/400/600lb Antenna type ANSI 2.5"...
- Page 19 Technical Description Tank sealing PFTE Quartz O-ring material Viton Antenna material Kalrez Stainless steel (EN 1.4404) (AISI 316L) Special Nozzle size None < To fit 2½" (DN65) nozzles Special information attached to order To fit 2" (DN50) nozzles To fit 3" (DN80) nozzles Flange type (option) <...
- Page 20 Saab Tank Control Local Representative: Saab Tank Control Phone: +46 31 337 00 00 Box 13045 Fax: +46 31 25 30 22 S-402 51 Göteborg e-mail: sales.stc@marine.saab.se SWEDEN Internet: www.saab.tankradar.com...
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