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  • Page 1 F78MP Series Air Radar Installation & Operation Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    F78MP Series Air Radar Installation & Operation Manual CONTENTS HANDLING AND STORAGE ..................................1 Inspection and Handling Disposal and Recycling Storage GENERAL SAFETY ......................................2 Authorized Personnel Misuse III. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..................................4 Function Technical Specifications IV. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION .................................6 Guidelines Mounting Considerations ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ..................................
  • Page 4 SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR PROCEDURES, WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK. CAUTION: IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR PROCEDURES, WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE OR FAILURE OF THE EQUIPMENT.

  • Page 5: Handling And Storage

    MP Series Air Radar Installation & Operation Manual HANDLING AND STORAGE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSPECTION AND HANDLING Do not dispose of the carton or packing materials. Each package should be inspected upon receipt for damage that may have occurred due to mishandling during shipping.

  • Page 6: General Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL All instructions described in the document must be performed by authorized and qualified service personnel only. Before installing the unit, please read these instructions and familiarize yourself with the requirements and functions of the device. The required personal protective equipment must always be worn when servicing this device.
  • Page 7 Hand-held applications and residential use are prohibited. R&TTE COMPLIANCE (EUROPE) Hereby, Bindicator, declares that the MP Series Air Radar is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The MP Series Air Radar complies with EN 302 372 for use in closed storage vessels, when installed according to the installation requirements of EN 302 372, and may be used in all EU countries.

  • Page 8: Product Description

    PRODUCT INFORMATION Bindicator MP Series air radar is a 2-wire, 78 GHz FMCW radar level transmitter for continuous monitoring of solids in vessels; available in a range of 131 ft (40 m) or 329 ft (100 m), model F78MP040 or F78MP100, respectively. The plug and play performance is ideal for all solids applications, including those with extreme dust and high temperatures to +392 °F...
  • Page 9 FUNCTIONAL Power Supply Nominal 24 VDC with max 550 Ohm loop resistence; Maximum 30 VDC Dead Zone 15.7 in. (400 mm) from mounting plate Measurable Distance 131 ft (40 m) or 328 ft (100 m) Transmitting frequency 78 to 79 GHz FMCW...

  • Page 10: Mechanical Installation

    MECHANICAL INSTALLATION WARNING: REMOVE POWER FROM THE UNIT BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING, OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. WARNING: INSTALLATION SHALL BE PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL GOVERNING REGULATIONS. WARNING: MP SERIES AIR RADAR IS TO BE USED ONLY IN THE MANNER OUTLINED IN THIS MANUAL, OTHERWISE PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE DEVICE MAY BE IMPAIRED.
  • Page 11 ENVIRONMENT • Provide an environment suitable to the housing rating and materials of construction Ambient Temperature: -40 to 176 °F (-40 to 80 °C) Process Temperature: -40 to 392 °F (-40 to 200 °C) AIMER ADJUSTMENT • Aiming will assist in measuring material in the cone, but is generally not required for signal optimation.
  • Page 12 REMOVEABLE DISPLAY • The display can be rotated as required, to one of 4 positions, 90 degrees apart. • It can also be used to transfer parameters from one device to another. • Can be removed with power applied.
  • Page 13 AIR PURGE All MP Series air radar models come standard with an air purge inlet. For convenient cleaning, a purging inlet is provided above the antenna. The system provides an 1/8” inlet (female thread) above the antenna where clean, dry air passes to the face of the antenna lens to clean it.

  • Page 14: Electrical Installation

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WARNING: REMOVE POWER FROM THE UNIT BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING, OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. WARNING: THE DC INPUT TERMINALS SHALL BE SUPPLIED FROM A SOURCE PROVIDING ELECTRICAL ISOLATION BETWEEN THE INPUT AND OUTPUT, IN ORDER TO MEET THE APPLICABLE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OF IEC 61010-1.
  • Page 15 Cable Shield Cable Gland: 1/2” NPT Instrument Shield Connection HAZARDOUS CONNECTION • SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS 1, DIVISION 2 • DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON- HAZARDOUS •...
  • Page 16 NON-HAZARDOUS LOCATION HAZARDOUS LOCATION (SAFE) CLASS I, DIV.2, GROUPS A, B, C, D METAL CONDUIT 1/2 “ NPT 24 V POWER SUPPLY AIR RADAR CONNECTING HART Typical PLC/mA configuration with HART Depending on the system design, the power supply may be separate from the PLC, or integral to it.

  • Page 17: Set Up

    VI. SET-UP WARNING: REMOVE POWER FROM THE UNIT BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING OR MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF IGNITION IN HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERES, DISCONNECT THE EQUIPMENT FROM SUPPLY CURCIUT BEFORE OPENING. KEEP ASSEMBLY TIGHTLY CLOSE WHEN IN OPERATION.
  • Page 18 Program Mode Display: Navigation View • A visible menu bar indicates the menu list is too long to display all items. • The depth of the item band on the menu bar indicates the length of the menu list: a deeper band indicates fewer items.
  • Page 19 QUICK START WIZARD VIA LCD PUSH BUTTONS Press RIGHT arrow to enter Program mode. Choose Quick Start (1) and then Quick Start Wizard (1.1) Follow the steps then choose Finish to save Quick Start parameter changes (shown below) and return to Program menu or press LEFT arrow to return to Measurement mode.
  • Page 20 QUICK START WIZARD PARAMETER SHEET The following six parameters are needed to use the Quick Start Wizard; this page can be printed for easy set-up. VESSEL (QUESTION 1) Select vessel construction material: • STEEL • CONCRETE RESPONSE RATE (QUESTION 2) Sets the reaction speed of the device to measurement changes in the target range.
  • Page 21 LEVEL APPLICATION EXAMPLE The application is a vessel that takes an average 3 hours (180 minutes) to fill and 3 weeks to empty. Fill rate = 0.08 m/minute [(Low Cal Pt. minus High Cal Pt)/fastest of fill or empty time] = (15.5 m - 1 m) / 180 min.
  • Page 22 REQUESTING AN ECHO PROFILE In Program mode, navigate to Level Meter > Diagnostics (3) > Echo Profile (3.2) Press RIGHT arrow to request a profile. Use UP and DOWN arrows to scroll to an icon on the right of the screen. When an icon is highlighted, that feature becomes active.
  • Page 23 PARAMETER DETAILS 1.2 AFES (AUTO FALSE ECHO SUPPRESSION) WIZARD Note: Before using AFES, configure the device via the Quick Start wizard. If you have a vessel with known obstructions, we recommend using AFES to prevent false echo detection. This feature can also be used if the unit displays a false high level, or the reading is fluctuating between the correct level and a false high level.
  • Page 24 1.5 COPY FIRMWARE TO DISPLAY Transfer firmware from a device to the local display interface. Press RIGHT arrow to edit. Press DOWN arrow to select START and RIGHT arrow key to begin the transfer. SW UPLOAD will be displayed, then the device returns to Measurement Mode.
  • Page 25 2.2.2 Sensor Mode Mode Description LEVEL Distance from Low Calibration Point to material surface SPACE Distance from High Calibration Point to material surface DISTANCE * Distance from Sensor Reference Point to material surface (flange face) 2.2.3 Damping Filter: The time constant for the damping filter. The damping filter smooths out the response to a sudden change in level.
  • Page 26 2.4 Rate 2.4.1 Reponse Rate: Sets the reaction speed of the device to measurement changes. Response Vessel Fill Rate/Min or Empty Rate/Min Damping Filter Rate SLOW 0.32 ft/min (0.1 m/min) 10 s 3.28 ft/min (1.0 m/min) 10 s FAST 32.8 ft/min (10.0 m/min)
  • Page 27 2.6 Analog Output Scaling • Level, space and distance have different reference points (See page 21 for reference diagram) • Use caution when changing Current Output Function while the device is connected to a HART network. Current Output Function will update the mA Setpoints.
  • Page 28 2.6.8 mA Output Value: Allows you to view the simulated value to test the functioning of the loop. Read Only 2.7 Signal Processing 2.7.1 Near Range: The range in front of the device (measured from the sensor reference point) within which any echoes will be ignored.
  • Page 29 2.7.3.4 CLEF Range: The CLEF algorithm is used mainly to allow correct level reporting for low dK materials which may otherwise cause an incorrect reading in an empty or almost empty vessel. It is used from Far Range up to the level defined by CLEF Range.
  • Page 30 2.7.5.2 Reform Echo: Smooths jagged peaks in the echo profile. Reforms fragmented echos into one echo 0 = OFF greater = wider Range: 0 to 255 samples Recommended 10 samples 2.7.5.3 Average Amount: The fraction of the old shot data that is kept for averaging purposes. A higher value will give a smoother profile at the expense of a slower echo profile response.
  • Page 31 2.9.4 Breakpoint 28-36 2.9.5 Breakpoint 37-45 2.9.6 Breakpoint 46-54 2.9.7 Breakpoint 55-63 2.9.8 Breakpoint 64-72 2.9.10 Breakpoint 73-81 2.9.11 Breakpoint 82-90 2.9.12 Breakpoint 91-99 2.9.13 Breakpoint 100-108 2.9.14 Breakpoint 109-117 2.9.15 Breakpoint 118-120 2.10 Measured Values: Read only. Allows you to view measured values for diagnostic purposes.
  • Page 32 3.6 Remaining Device Lifetime • Four sets of parameters allow you to monitor the Device/Sensor Lifetimes and set up Maintenance/Service schedules, based on operating hours instead of a calendar-based schedule. • Performing a reset to Factory Defaults will reset all the Maintenance schedule parameters to their factory defaults.
  • Page 33 3.7 Remaining Sensor Lifetime • Four sets of parameters allow you to monitor the Device/Sensor Lifetimes and set up Maintenance/Service schedules, based on operating hours instead of a calendar-based schedule. • Performing a reset to Factory Defaults will reset all the Maintenance schedule parameters to their factory defaults.
  • Page 34 4. Service 4.1 Demo Mode: Used to set up for demonstrations; reduces the time between measurements and the accuracy for demonstration purposes. Values: ON or OFF; Default OFF 4.2 Master Reset: • Following a reset to Factory Defaults, the LCD displays the Quick Start Wizard •...
  • Page 35 4.7.5 Reminder Activation: Allows you to enable a maintenance reminder Timer OFF - Default ON NO LIMITS ON Reminder 1 (Maintenance Required) checked ON Reminders 1 and 2 checked ON Reminder 2 (Maintenance Demanded) checked 4.7.6 Service Interval: User-configurable recommended time between product inspections.
  • Page 36 5. Communication 5.1 Device Address: Sets the device address of poll ID on a HART network. Any address other than 0 will cause the output current to ge a fixed value, and the current will not indicate the reading. Range should be limited to 0 to 15 for a HART 5 master.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Please note the following: • The user is responsible for all changes and repairs made to the device. • All new components must be provided by Bindicator. • Restrict repair to faulty components only. • Do not re-use faulty components.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    VIII. TROUBLESHOOTING COMMUNICATION TROUBLESHOOTING Check to see if there is power at the instrument and the LCD shows the relevant data Verify that the wiring connections are correct. DEVICE STATUS ICONS Icon Priority Level Meaning • Maintenance alarm •...
  • Page 39 • Correct range calibration. • If fault persists, contact your local Bindicator representative. Unable to collect profile because of a • Repair required. Contact your local Bindicator power condition that is outside the representative.
  • Page 40 Master Reset. invalid values. S:52 Fail-Safe is activated. Possible causes: • For 1 and 2: if fault persists, contact Bindicator 1. hardware failure • For 3: 2. memory failure • Correct configuration; ensure installation is correct 3.
  • Page 41 OPERATION TROUBLESHOOTING Operating symptoms, probable causes, and resolutions. Display/Symptom Cause Action S:0 LOE Level or target is out of range • check specifications • check Low Calibration Point (2.3.5.1.) S: 0 LOE Material build-up on antenna • use the air purge feature to clean the antenna •...
  • Page 42 Display/Symptom Cause Action • material is within Near Range zone • decrease Near Range (2.4.1.): minimum value • multiple echoes processed depends on model • raise unit Level reading lower than • ensure Algorithm (2.4.5.1.) is set to tF...
  • Page 43 MENU 2. SETUP CONT... 2. SETUP CONT... 1. WIZARDS 2.5 FAIL-SAFE 2.8 TVT SET UP 1.1 QUICK START WIZ 2.5.1 MAT. LEVEL 2.8.1 AUTO ECHO SUPP VESSEL 2.5.2 TIMER 2.8.2 AUTO SUPP RANGE RESPONSE RATE 2.5.3 LEVEL 2.8.3 HOVER LEVEL UNITS 2.6 ANALOG OUTPUT SCALE...
  • Page 44 3. DIAGNOSTICS CONT... 4. SERVICE 3.5 ELECT TEMP 4.1 DEMO MODE 3.5.1 MIN VALUE 4.2 MASTER RESET 3.5.2 MAX VALUE 4.3 POWERED HOURS 3.5.3 INTERN TEMP 4.4 POWERON RESETS 3.6 REMAIN DEV LIFE 4.5 LCD BACKLIGHT 3.6.1 TIME IN OPER 4.6 LCD CONTRAST...
  • Page 45 NOTES MPR180416 Rev. B...
  • Page 46 NOTES MPR180416 Rev. B...
  • Page 47 NOTES MPR180416 Rev. B...
  • Page 48 150 Venture Boulevard Spartanburg, SC 29306 Tel: (800) 778-9242 2016 All rights reserved. Fax: (864) 574-8063 All data subject to change without notice. sales@bindicator.com MPR180416 Rev. B www.bindicator.com...

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