Chapter 1 Product Overview; Introduction - Thermo Scientific LevelPRO Series Application Manual

Introduction

Fieldbus
Overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Chapter 1
Product Overview
The Thermo Scientific LevelPRO is designed to provide reliable and
accurate level measurements. With F
also provides users with access to control or program parameters via a host
system.
The gauge consists of a source head containing the radioisotope source and
the detector-transmitter. The radioisotope source emits gamma radiation
that passes through the process material. The detector measures the energy
of the radiation arriving at the detector after passing through the process
material (and vessel walls). The gauge determines the level of the process
material by measuring the amount of radiation arriving at the detector,
which varies with the level of the process material.
Note This guide contains information specific to applications using the
LevelPRO with F
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LevelPRO, reference the LevelPRO user guide (P/N 717778).
Fieldbus is an all-digital communication system between devices on the
bus. The LevelPRO with F
Execution of control functions (algorithms) in the actual device
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Device registration with the Fieldbus Foundation™, ensuring
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compatibility with the devices of other systems
Ability to configure using device specific device description (DD)
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Ability to send data directly between devices
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Note This manual assumes a working knowledge of F
terminology and practices. For additional information on F
fieldbus, visit http://www.fieldbus.org.
™ fieldbus, the gauge
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fieldbus. For information on the standard
fieldbus provides the following:
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LevelPRO with F
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fieldbus
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™ fieldbus Application Guide 1-1