Pulsar mmWAVE dBR8 Installation Manual

mmWAVE Radar (AEx mb)
mmWAVE-is Radar (AEx ia / IS)
Hazardous Locations (FM) Installation Guide
Full manuals available at:
www.pulsar-pm.com/instrumentation/support/downloads/manuals.aspx
M-dBR-0-001-1FM
Description
The mmWave dBR8 & dBR16 are new non-contact FMCW radar level measuring
sensors designed to meet the requirements of today's demanding process level
measurement applications for liquids and solids.
The mmWave features an innovative design, which has no extra antenna requirements,
yet can offer very high performance and effective radar level sensing. It gives all the
advantages associated with radar technology and offers best-in-class performance with
a narrow beam-width. The range is measured from the edge of the drip-shield.
Housed with a robustly engineered enclosure, the mmWAVE Radar is designed for easy
installation with any of Pulsar's many controllers (including the Ultimate, Ultra series and
BlackBox) as a microwave alternative to an ultrasonic dB transducer. Using the latest
versions of firmware: Ultra 7.5.1, Ultra Twin 1.5.1, BlackBox 2.1.1, Ultimate 2.1.10 and
onwards, the mmWAVE radars can be programmed for use in P101 (transducer).
For further information on setting up the Radar with a controller please consult Pulsar for
assistance.
The mmWave range is FM certified, with 2 versions of protection, AEx ia / IS or AEx mb:
The 'X' in the certification numbers indicates that certain special conditions apply;
refer to 'limitations on use', detailed later in this document.
Pulsar also manufacture IECEx and ATEX certified versions.
Mounting options:
The standard enclosure features an integral 1" NPT male thread.
An M20 adapter is available to suit a range of mounting brackets.
ANSI class 150 and EN1092 / BS4504 flange mounted models are available.
Contact Pulsar for details and custom mounting requirements.
Specification
Enclosure material
Enclosure protection
Mounting connection
Dimensions
Weight
Measurement range
Standard cable lengths
Cable extensions
Maximum separation
Accuracy
Repeatability
Minimum distance between targets
Operating temperature (electronics)
Supply voltage
Power consumption
Radio frequency
Radio approval
FCC ID Q06-xxxxxxxx. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device is compliant with the FCC Code of Federal Regulations, CFR 47, part 15,
sections 15.205, 15.207, 15.209 and 15.255.
The sensor must be installed directed vertically downwards when used outdoors.
Key Advantages of mmWave Radar
• World leading long range non-contact radar level sensor.
• Class-leading performance, range and exceptionally narrow beam angle.
• Excellent accuracy and repeatability.
• State of the art, proven, algorithms for ignoring unwanted targets (DATEM).
• Measure contents through non-conductive container walls.
• Unaffected by fog, haze, mist or rain.
• Independent of ambient temperature.
• Immune to variations of gas mixes, vapour, steam and pressure.
• Direct retrofit to Pulsar controllers.
• No extra antenna selections required no matter what the application.
mmWave Radar Dimensions
Optional protective front cover not shown
Valox 357U (PBT + PC blend).
IP68 / NEMA 6P.
1" NPT male thread as standard.
130 x 90mm (0.42 x 0.29 ft.) maximum.
1.1kg (2.4lbs).
dBR8: 0.077 to 8m (0.25 to 26.25 ft.).
dBR16: 0.077 to 16m (0.25 to 52.49 ft.).
10m, 20m, 30m. Custom lengths available.
3-core screened.
AExmb: 500m (1,640 ft.), AExia: 300m (984 ft.)
±2mm
±1mm
0.15m (0.49 ft.)
-20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F).
DC, 10V min., 28V max.
0.6W typical.
V-band.
FCC CFR47 part 15.
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