Page 1 X96SI/R Radiometric Transmitter For Level with Density Compensation Measurement in Process Environments Instructions and Operation Manual Ronan Measurements Division – 8050 Production Drive Florence, KY 41042 – USA (859) 324-8500 – www.ronanmeasure.com – ronan@ronanmeasure.com 6HUYLFH (PHUJHQF\ ± ¿HOGVHUYLFH#URQDQPHDVXUHFRP...
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Page 3 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction &KDSWHU 6\VWHP &RQ¿JXUDWLRQ DQG &RPSRQHQWV Chapter 3 Quick Start Chapter 4 Installing the Level with Density Compensation Gauge &KDSWHU &RQ¿JXULQJ WKH /HYHO ZLWK 'HQVLW\ &RPSHQVDWLRQ *DXJH Chapter 6 Contact Information...
Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction...
Page 5 X96SI/R Radiometric Transmitter The X96SI/R is a family of measurement products that replaces the current X96S product fami- lies. These products offer: ‡ Support for all features of the current X96S products ‡ Newer measurement techniques ‡ Integral mounting with detector, or may be mounted remotely ‡...
Page 6 Radiometric Systems A Radiometric Measurement System consists of a gamma source and holder, detector and transmitter. The gamma source is mounted externally to the vessel and emits energy through the vessel walls, directed towards the detector, also mounted externally, on the opposite side of the vessel.
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Page 8 Typical Radiometric Measurement System Set-up The following diagram shows a typical set-up of a Ronan Radiometric Measurement system ZKLFK LQFOXGHV D 6RXUFH +ROGHU DQG D &RQWLQXRXV /HYHO *DXJH ZLWK WKH LQWHJUDWHG ;6,5 Radiometric Transmitter. System Components $ W\SLFDO /HYHO V\VWHP LV PDGH XS RI EDVLF FRPSRQHQWV 7KH ¿UVW FRPSRQHQW LV D VRXUFH DQG source holder to transmit the gamma ray over the measurement range.
Page 9 6RXUFH +ROGHU Ronan offers a wide variety of source holders, including the point source holder which is mounted to the external surface of the process vessel. A small slot in the lead shielding of the source holder focuses an active radia- tion beam through a collimated opening, into the process vessel, and to- ward the detector which is mounted on the opposite side of the vessel.
Page 10 The X96SI/R uses the CPU module X96-3001-1 for scintillation detectors. X96SI-R Transmitter Top View All CPU/IO module types are capable of plugging into the same slot in the X96SI/R mother- board. Three types of optional daughter boards are available: ‡...
Page 11 Ethernet – TCP/IP The X96SI/R includes an Ethernet LAN Interface which is used to: ‡ ,QWHUFRQQHFW PXOWLSOH ;6, &38,2 PRGXOHV LQ ODUJH V\VWHPV FRQ¿JXUDWLRQV ‡ &RQ¿JXUH WKH V\VWHP WKURXJK ZHEEDVHG PHQXV ‡ Collect data from the system. ‡ 5HDG ORJ ¿OHV LQ WKH ¿OH V\VWHP ‡...
Page 12 On certain applications, wall build-up can become excessive causing inaccuracy in the level measurement. By installing one or more optional point detectors along the measurement, the X96SI/R can perform a calibration feature to correct the level measurement as the process moves past each of these point detectors.
Page 13 Theory of Radiation Gauging Gamma radiation gauges operate on the principle of absorption and transmission. A source holder directs the radiation beam through the vessel and its process material onto the surface of the detector. As the process material raises inside the vessel, the gamma radiation is attenuated by the process causing the detector signal to decrease.
Page 14 Vapor/Foam Density Compensation Ronan uses a simple technique to correct the level output when the gas or vapor density chang- es. The technique is made by monitoring the changes of the signal from the compensation detector and applying a correction value to the continuous level measurement. )RU WKH +LJK 3KDVH 'HQVLW\ &RPSHQVDWLRQ WKH FRXQWV RU VLJQDO IURP WKH FRPSHQVDWLRQ GHWHF- tor is collected at the same time the continuous level detector is collected during the Low Level Calibration.
Page 15 Additional Signal Processing This signal of the X96SI/R is correlated to a level measurement, corrected by the density mea- surement, and output at the transmitter in the user’s pre-selected units of measure. Some of WKH PRUH VLJQL¿FDQW VWDJHV RI VLJQDO SURFHVVLQJ LQFOXGH ‡...
Page 16 Process’ Actual Level The level algorithm used by the X96SI/R software is a simple transfer function. That is, the rela- tionship between the detector output and the process level is mathematically expressed as: Where: = detector signal with calibrate (full) level (Lf) in vessel §...
Page 18: Chapter 2 Quick Start
Chapter 2 Quick Start...
Page 19 Refer to Chapter 6 for details on wiring the microprocessor and detector. 3. Power up the System Apply power to the X96SI/R unit. You should see the following LCD screens as the system boots up. 4. Log onto the System and Access Menus &RQQHFW \RXU FRQ¿JXUDWRU WR WKH ;6,5 +$57 WS P$ VLJQDO )LHOG%XV RU 3UR¿EXV 3$ WR...
Page 20 5. Document the X96SI/R Response Under an Empty Vessel Condition: Record the following detector counts when the vessel is empty. Click the Data button from the Main menu to get the counts. The following screen will appear: Record these results is in the space provided below.
Page 21 6. Perform a Level Calibration – Measures Level and Density Calibration correlates the detector output (in counts) to numeric values that accurately represent the process level. The calibration procedure calibrates for two reference points, one low point and one high point, of known conditions against which the system can make ongoing compari- sons.
Page 22 6d. Select Level Cal. 6e. Selece the Low Level variable and enter in the correct level value. For example, if the vessel is empty, enter “0”. 6f. Select Do Lvl Lo Cal. The system will warn you that the previous values for the low level calibration will be replaced.
Page 23 H 7KH DERYH VFUHHQ ZLOO DSSHDU FRQ¿UPLQJ WKH KLJK OHYHO FDOLEUDWLRQ ZDV VXFFHVVIXO Repeat the reference and calibration if the X96SI/R does not indicate zero when the vessel is emptied, or if the system does not indicate full with the process covering the...
Page 25: Chapter 3 Installing The Level With Density Compensation Gauge
Chapter 3 Installing the Level with Density Compensation Gauge...
Page 26 This section covers the information that will help you prepare for installing the components of the Level with Density Compensation Gauge. Be sure to read this chapter and the Radiation Safety Manual before you begin to unpack and install the equipment. 6SHFL¿F DQG GHWDLOHG LQVWDOODWLRQ LQVWUXFWLRQV DUH SURYLGHG LQ WKH 'UDZLQJV VHFWLRQ RI WKH 5HIHU- ence chapter.
Page 27 Inspection The source holder is equipped with an ON/OFF Mechanism. During shipment and storage the mech- anism MUST BE SECURED in the OFF position with a padlock. If the padlock is damaged, broken, or missing, contact the RSO immediately. +DQGOH 3DGORFNHG 2II Radiation Label 6$ 6RXUFH +ROGHU Plunger Padlocked...
Page 28 Radiation Rod Padlocked Off Label 6$ 6RXUFH +ROGHU General License Label 5// 6RXUFH +ROG- WARNING 7+,6 '(9,&( 0$< %( 02817(' ,1 3/$&( ,1,7,$//< %< $1< 3(5621 3529,'(' 7+( 6+877(5 5(0$,16 /2&.(' ,1 7+( 2)) 326,7,21 21/< $ 63(&,),&$//< /,&(16(' 3(5621 0$< 3/$&( 7+( '(9,&( ,1 6(59,&( %< ,1,7,$//< 23(1,1* 7+( 6+877(5 $1' 0$.,1* 7+( 5(48,5(' /($.
Page 29 Safety Precautions During installation, the RSO will provide guidelines to assure safety. Consider the information presented in the Radiation Safety Manual and the following general guidelines: ‡ The source holder must remain padlocked in the OFF position until installation is complete. ‡...
Page 30 Installing the Interconnect Wiring Be sure to read over the following section before installing the interconnect wiring. Wire the equipment according to the detailed interconnect drawing which is included in the Drawing sec- tion of the Reference chapter. Consider the following guidelines before making any electrical connections: ‡...
Page 31 2. Check each board to see if they are fully seated into the mother board. Note: These boards are not interchangeable in the frame’s slots. are possible. Note: The Ronan X96SI/R microprocessor can be programmed for a variety of applications and...
Page 32 After verifying the wiring as documented in the interconnect drawing supplied in the Reference chapter and ensuring all boards are fully seated in frame’s slots, follow the steps below: Upon powering up the X96SI/R processor, the system runs a self-diagnostic program and dis- plays the following information:...
Page 33 Logging Onto the System From the Web Interface Follow these steps to log on to the system using a web browser such as Mozilla’s Firefox or Internet Explorer: 1. (QWHU WKH ,3 DGGUHVV IRU WKH ;6,5 LQ WKH EURZVHU¶V DGGUHVV ¿HOG ,I \RX QHHG WR FKDQJH 2.
Page 35 Chapter 4 &RQ¿JXULQJ WKH /HYHO ZLWK Density Compensation Gauge...
Page 36 $IWHU LQVWDOODWLRQ DW \RXU VLWH \RX PD\ QHHG WR UHFRQ¿JXUH WKH V\VWHP WR ¿W \RXU DSSOLFDWLRQ 7KH goal is to correlate the X96SI/R output with your actual level readings. The list below summa- rizes the activities that are detailed in the remainder of this chapter: ‡...
Page 37 &RQ¿JXULQJ WKH 6\VWHP 2QFH WKH FRPSRQHQWV RI WKH 5RQDQ V\VWHP DUH LQVWDOOHG \RX ZLOO IROORZ WKHVH VWHSV WR FRQ¿JXUH the system: Step Action Record the following detector counts when the vessel is empty: ‡ Level counts ‡ Density/Density Compensation counts ‡...
Page 38 2. Review the Factory-Default Settings and Make and Document Any Necessary Changes The X96SI/R has been tested by Ronan factory personnel, using settings, limits, and parame- WHUV WKDW FORVHO\ PDWFK \RXU FRQ¿JXUDWLRQ DQG V\VWHP QHHGV 7KHVH FXVWRP VHWWLQJV DUH LQFOXG- ed in your document packet.
Page 39 4. Perform a Level Calibration – Measures Level and Density Calibration correlates detector output (in counts) to numeric values that accurately represent the actual process level. The calibration procedure establishes reference points of known conditions against which the system can make ongoing comparisons. It requires at least two known points of reference: a low value and a high value.
Page 40 4. Select Level Cal. 5. Select Do Lvl Lo Cal. The system warns you that the previous values for the low level cali- bration will be replaced. Click OK. 6. The system warns you that this will remove the loop from automatic control. Click OK. 7.
Page 41 7KH DERYH VFUHHQ DSSHDUV FRQ¿UPLQJ WKH KLJK OHYHO FDOLEUDWLRQ ZDV VXFFHVVIXO 5HSHDW the reference and calibration if the X96SI/R does not indicate zero when the vessel is emp- tied, or if the system does not indicate full with the process covering the complete mea- surement range.
Page 42 By applying a curve correction through software, a linear relationship can be achieved. The curve correction procedure entails giving the system a number of additional intermediate points of actual process levels vs. the indicated values from the X96SI/R.
Page 43 <RX PXVW ¿UVW FROOHFW WKH GDWD E\ REVHUYLQJ WKH VWDWXV GLVSOD\V IRU HDFK LQFUHPHQW WR VHH WKH X96SI/R’s reading, and compare it to what you know to be the actual level at that increment. It is recommended that you record the detector counts at each interval.
Page 44 &RQ¿JXULQJ WKH $XWR &DO )HDWXUH 2SWLRQDO With a point detector installed, this feature enables the system to automatically perform a cali- bration each time the process reaches the preassigned level. The Auto Cal feature maintains the accuracy and repeatability of your measurement with little or no effort on the part of the operator.
Page 45 Auto Cal – Auto Cal Const The Auto Cal Const menu includes the following options: Auto Cal Const Min. Max. Default Description AC Filter 240.0 10.0 s Time to average auto cal data. Minimum time between recalibrating at Auto Delay 120.0 30.0 s two different auto cal points.
Page 46 Auto Cal Point Min. Max. Default Description Select Active Type Digital In Source Not Assigned Current state of Auto Cal State Disabled point Error None Last error condition. Level -999.999 999.999 Level -999.99 999.99 0.00 Minimum level counts where correction from this Lvl Lo Cts 5228280 Auto Cal point can be ap-...
Page 47 Navigating Menus 7KH V\VWHP PHQXV DOORZ \RX WR UHFRQ¿JXUH WKH PHDVXUHPHQW RXWSXW WR PHHW \RXU RZQ VSHFL¿F process conditions and customized measurement needs. Menus are easily accessible via a web page where menu choices are selected with a click of a mouse and the back and forward but- tons move you through the choices.
Page 48 The Live Data Screen The following buttons allow you to navigate from the Live Data Screen which shows current counts and gives you the current status of the system. +20( ) $OORZV \RX WR JR EDFN WR WKH 0DLQ 0HQX IURP WKH /LYH 'DWD VFUHHQ BACK (F2): Takes you back to the Main Menu from the Live Data screen.
Page 49 'HVFULSWLRQV RI WKH YDULRXV PHQXV DQG ¿HOGV IROORZ Status Description Single Normal status for device that has no slaves Master Normal status for master device that has slaves Slave 1 1RUPDO VWDWXV IRU ¿UVW VODYH GHYLFH Slave 2 Normal status for second slave device Slave 3 Normal status for third slave device Slave 4...
Page 50 'HVFULSWLRQV RI WKH YDULRXV PHQXV DQG ¿HOGV IROORZ &RQW¶G Status Description Dup Slave 1 More than 1 device attempting to connect as slave 1 Dup Slave 2 More than 1 device attempting to connect as slave 2 Dup Slave 3 More than 1 device attempting to connect as slave 3 Dup Slave 4 More than 1 device attempting to connect as slave 4...
Page 51 Operations Menu The Operations menu controls the processing of the level data. It contains the following items and additional menus: Operations Min. Max. Default Description &RQ¿JXUHV WKH SDUDPHWHUV DVVRFLDWHG ZLWK WKH Filtering weight measurement. Variable Ranges &RQ¿JXUHV WKH UDQJHV IRU QXPHURXV YDULDEOHV Scan Time 6000 400 ms Time for a cycle (input, calc, and output).
Page 52 Filtering Min. Max. Default Description Filter Level 6HOHFWV YDULDEOH IRU ¿OWHU FRQ¿JXUDWLRQ /HYHO RU Density. Type RC 1st 6KRZV WKH W\SH RI ¿OWHULQJ DYHUDJLQJ WKH V\VWHP Order is using (RC, 1st order, Walking avg). Disable Shows the current state of the dynamic tracking Track ¿OWHU HQDEOHG RU GLVDEOHG DQG DOORZV WKH XVHU WR FKDQJH WKH VWDWH ,I GLVDEOHG WKH ¿OWHU XVHV RQO\...
Page 53 Filtering (Cont’d) Filtering Min. Max. Default Description Slow Ctr 0 Shows the slow countdown counter value. If gauge is in dynamic tracking, and the raw counts continued to exceed the sigma value, the slow counter value is decreased each consecutive scan.
Page 54 Change Filter Value 7KH )LOWHU ¿HOG DOORZV \RX WR VHOHFW HLWKHU /HYHO RU 'HQVLW\ IRU WKH ¿OWHULQJ 7R FKDQJH WKH ¿OWHU IURP /HYHO WR 'HQVLW\ RU YLFH YHUVD KLJKOLJKW )LOWHU IURP WKH )LOWHULQJ menu and click Edit Variable. 2. Select Level or Density from the drop-down menu. Click Change. Change Filter Type 7KHUH DUH WZR W\SHV RI ¿OWHULQJ 5&...
Page 55 Enable/Disable Dynamic Tracking 1. To enable/disable Dynamic Tracking, highlight Dyn Track from the Filter menu and click Edit Variable. 2. Choose Enable or Disabled from the drop-down menu and click Change. Edit Value for Sigma 6LJPD LV WKH VTXDUH URRW RI WKH FXUUHQW ¿OWHUHG FRXQWV 8VHUV VKRXOG EH DZDUH WKDW LQFUHDVLQJ the value decreases the sensitivity to the signal variation.
Page 56 Change Fast Time Constant The Fast Time Constant is the value to be used when the Fast Counter reaches zero. 1. To change the value for the Fast Time Constant, highlight Fast TC from the Filter menu and click Edit Variable. 2.
Page 57 Change Medium Time Constant 1. To change the value for the Medium Time Constant, highlight Medium TC from the Filter menu and click Edit Variable. 2. Type in the new value and click Change. (NOTE: The maximum time is 210.) Change Slow Time Constant 1.
Page 58 Change Slow Counter 1. To change the value for the Slow Counter, highlight Slow Ctr from the Filter menu and click Edit Variable. 2. Type in the new value and click Change. (NOTE: The maximum time is 20.) Change Noise Filter 1.
Page 59 6KRZV WKH FXUUHQW YDOXH RI WKH +HDG 7HPS UDQJHV Counter Ranges Shows the current value of the Counter ranges. 2.0 Calibration Menu This menu is used to view and control the calibration of the X96SI/R Level with Density Com- pensation Gauge. It contains the following items:...
Page 60 These menu options are used to view and set up the Auto Calibration for Auto Cal the X96SI/R Level with Density Compensation Gauge. (Requires a point detector.) 2.1 Calibrate Level This menu is used to view and control the calibration of the X96SI/R Level portion of the Gauge. Calibrate Min. Max. Default...
Page 61 Calibrate Level – Source The Calibrate Level – Source screen allows you to view the source of the detectors as assigned LQ WKH +DUGZDUH &IJ!'HWHFWRUV!'HWHFWRU &IJ PHQX Calibrate Level – State The Calibrate Level – State screen displays the state of the level calibration. Calibrate Level –...
Page 62 Level Cal Min. Max. Default Description Const Number of seconds of samples to ac- Cal Time 9999 cumulate to determine cal value. Maximum deviation that can occur dur- Deviation 100.0 10.0 ing calibration without invalidating the measurement. Minimum counts below which gauge will Min Cal Cts 0 10000 not calibrate.
Page 63 +L 9DOXH -1.00 999.99 +L &DO &DS 0 5228280 dynamic +L &DO &DS 0 65535 2.2 Calibrate Density This menu is used to view and control the calibration of the X96SI/R Density portion of the Gauge. It contains the following items:...
Page 64 Calibrate Min. Max. Default Description Dens 6RXUFH LV DVVLJQHG LQ +DUGZDUH &IJ Source >Detectors->Detector Cfg. 6KRZV WKH VWDWH RI WKH OHYHO FRQ¿JXUD- State Uncalibrated tion process. Density -1.000 999.999 dynamic Dens Cal The criteria for a valid Density Calibra- menu Const tion.
Page 65 Calibrate Density – State The Calibrate Density – State screen displays the current state of density calibration. Calibrate Density – Dens Cal Const The Dens Cal Const menu includes the following items: Dens Cal Min. Max. Default Description Const Number of seconds of samples to ac- Cal Time 9999s cumulate to determine cal value.
Page 66 Calibrate Density – Dens 1pt Cal The Calibrate Density – Dens 1pt Cal menu includes the following items: Dens 1pt Cal Min. Max. Default Description Selects measurement condition used 1pt Cal Mode Empty to establish the low calibration value. Do Dens 1pt Cal method Lo/1pt Value 0.000...
Page 67 0.5422 2.3 Linearization The X96SI/R is capable of performing a multi-point linearization of the level data when required by an application. The linearization table contains thirty-two entries, numbered 1 through 32. (DFK HQWU\ FRQVLVWV RI D PHDVXUHG YDOXH DQ DFWXDO YDOXH DQG D ÀDJ WKDW LQGLFDWHV LI WKH HQWU\ LV used .
Page 68 2.4 Calibrate Head Temp 7KH &DOLEUDWH +HDG 7HPS PHQX LV XVHG WR FRQ¿JXUH WKH SDUDPHWHUV DVVRFLDWHG ZLWK WKH GHWHF- tor’s temperature. This function is used primarily in high-temperature applications where the WHPSHUDWXUH H[FHHGV WKH HOHFWURQLFV WHPSHUDWXUH VSHFL¿FDWLRQV ,W FRQWDLQV WKH IROORZLQJ LWHPV Note: Normally this feature will be precalibratred at the factory and further editing should not be nec- essary.
Page 69 0HDVXUHPHQW &RQ¿JXUDWLRQ 0HQX 7KH 0HDVXUHPHQW &RQ¿JXUDWLRQ PHQX FRQWDLQV WKH IROORZLQJ LWHPV Measurement Cfg Description This function will modify, or adjust, the current level based on the Density Comp signal received from the density compensation detector being used to measure the density. 7KH +HDG 7HPS &RPS PHQX LV XVHG WR FRQ¿JXUH WKH SDUDPHWHUV associated with the detector electronics temperature measurement.
Page 70 The Rad Disc menu includes the following menu items which are described below: Rad Disc Description 7KH DPRXQW RI 5& ¿OWHULQJ XVHG WR GHWHUPLQH WKH %DFNJURXQG DYHU- Rad Disc TC DJH 7KLV ¿OWHU LV QRW XVHG RQ WKH UDZ GHWHFWRU VLJQDO Sigma Multiplier used to determine the threshold to activate the Rad Disc.
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Page 77 6.0 File System Menu The File System menu includes the following items: File System Min. Max. Description Status Free 1000000 Mbytes of free space on USB drive. File System Data Logging Program Update Data Logging Needs steps documented.
Page 80 +DUGZDUH &RQ¿JXUDWLRQ 0HQX 7KH +DUGZDUH &RQ¿JXUDWLRQ PHQX LQFOXGHV WKH IROORZLQJ RSWLRQV Hardware Cfg Level with Density Description Detectors menu &RQ¿JXUHV WKH GHWHFWRU RSWLRQV Source Type menu &RQ¿JXUHV WKH VRXUFH W\SH RSWLRQV Counters menu &RQ¿JXUHV WKH FRXQWHUV RSWLRQV Frequency Out menu &RQ¿JXUHV WKH IUHTXHQF\ RXW RSWLRQV Analog Inputs...
Page 81 8.0 Display Menu The Display menu includes the following options:...
Page 83 Display Level with Density Description Mode Line Local 1 'H¿QHV WKH OLQHV WKDW VKRZ XS RQ WKH ORFDO GLVSOD\ Show Level 'H¿QHV WKH OLQHV \RX VHH XQGHU WKH /LYH 'DWD VFUHHQ 9.0 Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics menu includes the following options: Diagnostics Description System...
Page 89 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the Level with Density Compensation Gauge...
Page 90 Whenever problems are experienced, you may contact Ronan Support at 859-282-4721. Accessories Begin by disconnecting potentiometers, records, and controllers from the system. Accessories, when operating properly, should have NO effect on the X96SI/R display. &RQ¿JXUDWLRQ,QVWDOODWLRQ When troubleshooting, it is important to consider the “Theory and Principles of Operation” in- formation in Chapter 2.
Page 91 $IWHU HOLPLQDWLQJ WKH DFFHVVRULHV LQVWDOODWLRQFRQ¿JXUDWLRQ DQG SURFHVV FRQGLWLRQV DV SRVVLEOH causes of the problem, you will want to consider the measurement equipment. Follow these steps to troubleshoot problems with various components of the X96SI/R. Analog Output Board Follow these steps to troubleshoot problems with the Analog Output Board: 1.
Page 92 'HWHFWRU ,QSXW %RDUG FRQW¶G If no, follow these steps: 1. Remove all wires from the detector input board except pins 1, 2, 3, and 4. 2. Recheck the voltage: For scintillator input, check for +15 VDC on pins 6 and 7. 3.
Page 93 Output Problem Follow these steps to troubleshoot output problems. Access the Outputs Group, Output Percent for the output-in-question. 1. Is the Output Percent correct? – If yes, check the analog output board – If no, make sure the Get Output Form for this output is pointing to the menu variable you wish to use as the gauge’s output.
Page 94 Using the X96SI/R Status Displays to Troubleshoot The X96SI/R continuously monitors system operation. The following Status Displays may help to uncover the cause of system malfunctions. %HJLQ E\ ¿UVW HQVXULQJ WKH GLVSOD\V DUH RSHUDWLRQDO ,I DOO RI WKH GLVSOD\ VFUHHQV DUH EODQN FRQ-...
Page 95 Standard Display Errors (con’td) Display Value Label Help Boot 1 Check- Memory checksum on boot area 1 is Boot 1 Bad STATUS_B1Chk wrong Boot 2 Check- Memory checksum on boot area 2 is Boot 2 Bad STATUS_B2Chk wrong Memory checksum on application area is APPL BAD STATUS_ApplChk Appl Checksum...
Page 96 Standard Display Errors (con’td) Display Value Label Help More than 1 device attempting to connect Dup Slave3 STATUS_DupS3 Dup Slave 3 as slave 3 More than 1 device attempting to connect Dup Slave4 STATUS_DupS4 Dup Slave 4 as slave 4 6ODYH LV QRW FRQ¿JXUHG EXW DWWHPSWLQJ Extra Slv1 STATUS_S1NoCfg...
Page 97 Over Temp Electronics temperature too high Diagnostics Status LEDs The X96SI/R uses LED lights to indicate the system’s health and operation. The red and green LEDs are used to indicate module operational health . The yellow LEDs are used for module VSHFL¿F VWDWXV...
Page 98 Boot Error Flash Codes &KHFN WKH IROORZLQJ LWHPV ZKHQ HQFRXQWHULQJ WKHVH ÀDVK FRGHV Flash Code Description Possible Resolutions 1 long Flash checksum failed Reprogram (JTAG) ARM processor 1 long 1 short Instruction test failed Replace processor 1 long 2 shorts Memory test failed Replace processor 1 long 3 shorts...
Page 99 Calibrate Dens Min. Max. Default Description Source Source is as- signed in +DUGZDUH CFG->Detectors- >Detector CFG State Uncalibrated Shows the state of WKH OHYHO FRQ¿JX- ration process Density -1.000 999.999 dynamic Dens Cal Const menu The criteria for a valid Density Cali- bration.
Page 100 Calibrate Density- Source The Calibrate Density - Source screen allows you to view the source of the detectors as DVVLJQHG LQ WKH +DUZDUH &)*!'HWHFWRUV!'HWHFWRU &)* PHQX Calibrate Density- State The Calibrate Density - State screen displays the current state of the density calibation.
Page 101 Calibrate Density - Dens Cal Const The Dens Cal Const menu includes the following items:...
Page 102 Dens Cal Min. Max. Default Description Const Cal Time 9999s Number of seconds of samples to accumulate to determine a value. Deviation 100.0 10.0 Maximum deviation that can occur during calibra- tion without invalidating the measurement. Min Cal Cts 10000 Minimum count bellow which guage will not...
Page 103 Calibrate Density - Dens 1pt. Cal The calibrate - Dens 1 pt Cal menu includes the following items: 1 pt Cal Mode Lo Dens 1 pt Cal Lo Density Lo Cal Cap 1/ut Dens 1 pt Max. Default Descrip- tion 1 pt.
Page 104 Calibrate Density -Dens 2 pt Cal The Claibrate Density -Dens 2pt Cal menu iincludes the following items: Dens 2 Pt Cal Default Description Lo Cal Mode Empty Selects Measur- ment Condition used to establish the low calibration level Lo Dens Lo Cal method Lo/1pt Value 0.000...
Page 105 2.3 Linearization The X96SI/R is capable of performing a multi-point lineatization of the level data when required by an application. The linearization table contains thirty- two entries, numbered 1 through 32. (DFK HQWU\ FRQVLVW RI D PHDVXUHG YDOXH DQ DFWXDO YDOXH DQG D ÀDJ WKDW LQGLFDWHV LI WKH HQWU\ LV used.
Page 106 2.4 Calibrate Head Temp 7KH &DOLEUDWH +HDG 7HPS 7KH &DOLEUDWH +HDG 7HPS PHQX LV XVHG WR FRQ¿JXUH WKH SDUDPHWHUV DVVRFLDWHG ZLWK WKH GH- tector’s temperature. This function is used primarily in high- tempature applications where the WHPSHUDWXUH H[FHHGV WKH HOHFWURQLFV WHPSHUDWXUH VSHFL¿FDWLRQ ,W FRQWDLQV WKH IROORZLQJ LWHPV Note: Normally this feature will be precalibrated at the factory and further editing shouold be neces- sary.
Page 107 Cal Head Default Description Temp Source State uncalibrated +HDG 7HPS -70.0 225.0 dynamic +HDG 7HPS menu pt Cal +HDG 7HPS menu pt Cal &/5 +HDG method Temp Cal Last Cal Date dynamic Last Cal Meth- none ³ Not all of the entries need to be used and the entries do not need to be used in any particular order.
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Page 109 :KHQ DQ H[WHUQDO ¿HOG LV DSSOLHG WR WKH 5DGLDWLRQ 'LVFULPLQDWRU GHWHFWRU DQG FRQVHTXHQWO\ WKH level detector), the outputs of both will increase. when the output of the Radiation Discriminator detector increase above the calculated threshold and remains there for a number of consecutive scans, the Radiation Discriminator function will trigger.
Page 110 Rad Disc Description Rad Disc TC 7KH DPRXQW RI 5& ¿OWHULQJ XVHG WR GHWHUPLQH WKH %DFNJURXRQG DYHUDJH 7KLV ¿OWHU LV QRW XVHG on the raw detector signal. Sigma Multiplier used to determine the threshold to activate the Rad Disc Sigma Counter The number of consecutive scans the raw counts must be above the threshold before the Rad Disc is activated.
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Page 121 6.0 File System Menu The File System menu includes the following items:...
Page 122 File System Min. Description Status Free 1000000 Mbytes of free space on USB drive. File System Data Logging Program Update Data Logging Needs steps documented...
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Page 126 +DUGZDUH &IJ Level with Density Description Detectors menu &RQ¿JXUHV WKH GHWHFWRU options Source Type menu &RQ¿JXUHV WKH VRXUFH type Counters menu &RQ¿JXUHV WKH FRXQWHU frequency Frequency Out menu &RQ¿JXUHV WKH IUHTXHQF\ out options Analog Inputs menu &RQ¿JXUHV WKH $QDORJ outputs Digital Outputs menu &RQ¿JXUHV WKH GLJLWDO...
Page 129 8.0 Display Menu The Display menu includes the following options:...
Page 130 Display Level with Density Description Mode Line Local 1 'H¿QHV WKH OLQHV WKDW VKRZ XS on the local display Show Level 'H¿QHV WKH OLQHV \RX VHH under the Live Data screen.
Page 131 9.0 Diagnostics Menu The Diagnostics menu includes the following options: Diagnostic Descriptions System Displays password and system date and time +DUGZDUH Displays information on the processor and daugh- ter board Detector Diag Displays information about the detector LvL Diag Displays information about the density FRQ¿JXUDWLRQ Dens Diag 'LVSOD\V LQIRUPDWLRQ DERXW GHQVLW\ FRQ¿JXUDWLRQ...

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Summary of Contents for Ronan Engineering X96SI/R

Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

Page 18: Chapter 2 Quick Start

Page 25: Chapter 3 Installing The Level With Density Compensation Gauge