ABM ABM300/4 Series User Instruction Manual

Self Adjusting "Smart" Radar
Level Measurement Sensors
FEATURES
Self Adjusting Tracking Radar
Programmable (recommended) and
Simple push-button calibration
Output 4-20 mA / 20-4mA
(Isolated on 4 Wire Model's only )
Optional RS232 OR RS485
For communications with calibration,
diagnostics & data logging software
PL Compatible (Modbus RTU)
Three or four Wire Operation
APPLICATIONS
Food and Beverages
Water / Wastewater
Chemicals with vapors
MECHANICAL
Conduit Entry : 1/2" NPT x 2
Enclosure : Aluminum Or Stainless Steel - 94V0
Ingress Protection : NEMA 4 (IP65) Type 4/4X
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature : - 40 to 140°F (- 40 to 60°C)
Installation Category : Class II
Approvals : FCC Part 15 - Low Power
Communication Device
PROCESS
Temperature :PP Rod - 40 to 190°F (- 40 to 90°C)
PTFE Rod - 40 to 350°F (- 40 to 177°C)
Material Dielectric : Er >2
Max. Pressure : 5 bar (without Teflon Decoupler)
Refer to Catalogue Number Page for
Ordering information (example # below)
ABMXXX-XXXYYCX-XXYYY-XEX
Power
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Radar Range RANGE
In Liquids
Code
050 * - 50 ft.
* - 15 m
100 * - 100 ft.
* - 30 m
Note - * Minimum Distance starts at the lower tip of the antenna .
Note - ** Only 2" NPT Mounting available for High Temperature Radar.
OPTIONAL
Antenna Extension : 6" or 8" Lengths.
High Temperature Unit :
Range Code
(see below)
RESOLUTION MOUNTING
0.22" 2.0",1
5.7 mm **
0.44" 2.0",1
11 mm **
730 The Kingsway Peterborough , Ont. K9J6W6 Canada
Tel: (705) 740 — 2010
Fax: (705) 740 — 2563
- Use only with Teflon Rod Antenna !
Refer to catalogue numbering Page for
ordering info.
- Teflon De-coupler threads on to
1 1/2"NPT Mtg. Adaptor with a
2" NPT mtg. Process Connection.
Antenna Extension
OPERATIONAL
Operation : Pulse Radar
Accuracy :+/- 0.1% of max. range in lab using
4-20mA current output
+/-0.25% of max. range (typically in field )
Frequency :
Loss of Echo : Hold 1 min., 22mA or 2 mA. output
Transmitter Power : 50 uW average
Calibration : Via communications port
Diagnostics : (Echo Profile) via communications port
Antenna : Dielectric rod PP, & Optional PTFE
Horn 316 S.S. for very low dielectric
constant materials and short blanking
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power
ABM400
ABM300
" NPT
1/2
Output
/ " NPT
1 2
Web: www.abmsensor.com
E-mail: info@abmsensor.com
5.8 GHz or 6.3 GHz.
(required)
115 VAC 60 Hz or 230 VAC 50 Hz
(+/-20%) , 1.7 VA
12 to 30 VDC , 0.07 A max @ 24 Vdc
/
R load = (Vs — 6) 24 mA
4-20 mA Output 6.1 uA resolution
750 Ohms (Isolated on 4 Wire only)
Optional RS232 or RS485
communications port.
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