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AFRISO PulsFox PMG 20 Operation Instruction Manual

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Operation
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Guided micropulse level indicator
PulsFox®
Typ: PMG 20
Copyright 2021 AFRISO-EURO-INDEX GmbH. All rights reserved.
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Version: 04.2021.0
ID: 900.100.0990

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  • Page 1 Operation instrucions Guided micropulse level indicator PulsFox® Typ: PMG 20 Copyright 2021 AFRISO-EURO-INDEX GmbH. All rights reserved. 0123 Version: 04.2021.0 ID: 900.100.0990...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1  .   About these operating instructions  ..................4 2  .   Information on safety  .......................4 3  .   Transport and storage ......................6 4  .   Product description .........................6 5  .   Variants of sensors ........................6 6  .   Dimensional drawings ......................8 7  .   Mounting ...........................10 8  .   Electrical connection .......................19 9  .   Operating elements  ........................22 10 ...

  • Page 4: About These Operating Instructions

    1  .   About these operating instructions These operating instructions describe the level meter PulsFox PMG 20 also referred to as "product" in these operating instructions). These operating instructions are part of the product. • You may only use the product if you have fully read and understood these operating instructions.
  • Page 5 2  . 6  .   Modifications to the product Only perform work on and with the product which is explicitly described in these operating instruc- tions. Do not make any modifications to the product which are not described in these operating instructions. AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...

  • Page 6: Transport And Storage

    • Probe lengths 0,5 ... 2 m • PulsFox® PMG • Mono probe with partially insulated probe (FEP), for level measu- 20-21 (MS) rement of liquids in areas where there is a risk of vapor condensation on the electrode. • Probe lengths 0,5 ... 8 m. PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...
  • Page 7 (flour, cement, etc.). • Probe lengths 1 ... 40 m. • PulsFox® PMG • without local display. 20 HTD • PulsFox® PMG • without local display 20 HTO AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...

  • Page 8: Dimensional Drawings

    6  .   Dimensional drawings PMG 20-00 PMG 20-20 PMG 20-22 (23) Electrode holder Electrode PMG 20-21 PMG 20-40 Process connection  TriClamp 1" 4x Öffnung PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...
  • Page 9 PMG 20-60 (62, 63) PMG 20-61 High temperature version PMG 20 HTD (HTO) PMG 20 version with connection for protective hose Mounting eye PMG 20-62 (MF) AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...

  • Page 10: Mounting

    I) will go into failure mode and the output current will have a value that is set by the user (the default value for failure mode is 4 mA). On Modbus version M, the relevant measure- ment status bits on register 104 are activated, see the PMG 20Modbus RTU commands. PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...
  • Page 11 When installing the level meter into an input neck, use the TEACHING procedure (see chapter Basic settings). This will put the sensor into a mode that suppresses false reflections. Fig. 5: Installation in the filler neck AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...
  • Page 12 9. a < b Fig. 8: Installation on the roof of the concrete Fig. 9: Installation in the ceiling inlet of a concrete silo silo PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...
  • Page 13 300 mm. Install the product in the tank at a sufficient distance from obstacles (partition walls, climbing aids, agitator ...), see fig. 12. Fig. 12: Installation outside obstacles in the tank AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...
  • Page 14 The cable must be led under the cable gland (sagging diagonally downwards), fig. 15. • Tighten the cable gland and the top cover sufficiently to prevent mois- ture from entering. Fig. 15: Prevention to avoid intrusion of humidity through cable gland PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...
  • Page 15 M8 thread. The connection procedure is given in chap. 12, Fig. 17: Level meter without electrode page 26. For level meter PMG 20-00 the manufacturer is not responsible for failures related to the mounted measuring electrode! AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...
  • Page 16 (up to 10 m height). Rope electrode level meter must untangle and then can be inserted into the tank. Fig. 18: Recommended Level meter installation with anchorage PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...
  • Page 17 (see formula above) Fig. 19: Recommended installation o the product with – radius of the silo anchoring on the same side of the silo – distance to wall (see formula above)  AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20   ...
  • Page 18 The diameter of the tube should ensure permanent contact of the tube walls with the electrode. Fig. 21: Recommended installation with anchoring of the rod electrode PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...

  • Page 19: Electrical Connection

    Insert the display module back into the head so that the connector is properly connected. Slide silicone seal on the thread of the level meter body. Tighten the nut of the upper lid Connect the cable to downstream devices. AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...
  • Page 20 In the event that the switch-mode power supply is equipped with a PE safety terminal, it must be unconditionally grounded! Spark-safe devices type PMG 20 D-EX (HTD- EX) must be powered from a spark-safe power source meeting the above-mentioned requirements. PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...
  • Page 21 PMG 20 MODBUS PMG 20 MODBUS PMG 20 MODBUS FCU-400 Switch ON (120 Ω) Switch OFF Switch OFF Switch SW. 1 ON  (120 Ω) Fig. 26: AConnection of multiple units via RS485 to a network AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...

  • Page 22: Operating Elements

    UST/PMG To setup the level meter, it is necessary to connect a display module to it (or it can be configured via HART or MODBUS). When the settings are completed, the display module may be disconnected and the level meter then measures without it. PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...

  • Page 23: Basic Settings

    After 5 minutes of inactivity, the level meter automatically switch- es back to the measuring mode. If the password is activated, the level AFRISO ® meter will also lock itself. Once it is locked, it is not possible to make any changes to the settings.
  • Page 24 Press the OK button and the arrow buttons to set damping in secunds. Press the OK button to save the values. Press the ESC button to exit the menu. The product switches back to the measurement mode. PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...
  • Page 25 Note: If there are significant obstacles in the upper half of the tank, multiple false reflections can occur especially in closed tanks. Fig. 27: Align the agitator blade close to the electrode before activatie "Teaching" mode AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...
  • Page 26 Check whether the confirmed electrode type matches the type of measuring electrode actually in- stalled Select the "MANUAL" function Select "AUTO DETECTION"" or enter the actual length of the electrode. The product measures the length automatically. PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...
  • Page 27 FORMAT: 8N1, 8O1, 8E1, 8N2 (default FACTORY DEFAULT BAUD RATE: 9600 RESET 8N1) FORMAT: FORMAT: number of stop bits: 1, 2 parity: N – non parity O – odd parity E – even parity data: 8 – Bitanzahl number AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...
  • Page 28 SET VALUE: setting the current to a fixed value • (3,75 mA – 4 mA – 12 mA – 20 mA – 22 mA – MEASUR.) If parameter MEASUR. is selected, current corresponds with the mea- sured value.) PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...
  • Page 29 The data set is not stored into the display module PD 20 UST/PMG. !WARNING! The transfer can not be done. It is necessary to repeat the procedure of CLONING NOT POSSIBLE the copying the settings in the mode "CLONE SETTINGS". NO SETTINGS SAVED PRESS TO EXIT DRÜCKEN AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...
  • Page 30 LANGUAGE Display menu - language setting LANGUAGE BASIC SETTINGS SERVICE You can set following languages: DIAGNOSTIC ENGLISH CLONE SETTINGS • ČESKY – ENGLISH – DEUTSCH PASSWORD LANGUAGE INFO PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...

  • Page 31: Hart ® Communikation Protocol

    It contains universal commands: 0, 1, 2, 3, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 und Standard commands (practice): 34, 35, 40, 42, 44, 49. Meaning of variables - distance to level - the value displayed on the display - not used - level height AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...

  • Page 32: Modbus® Protocol

    After installation in the empty tank, enter the length and type of the electrode in the service setting, see Chap. ELECTRODE. Set a new measuring range (if necessary), see Chap. MIN / MAX LEVEL. Fig. 30: Drawing of the level meter with size "E"“ PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...
  • Page 33 Places to be heated, see "The Fig. 32: The threaded connection of the electrode holder with the rod electrode procedure of replacement of the measuring electrode Fig. 33: The threaded connection of the electrode holder with the rope electrode AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...

  • Page 34: Status And Error Signaling

    HART communication – I) • status messages in HART communication (applies to current version with HART communication – I) • status registers: STATUS 1 and STATUS 2 in MODBUS communication (applies to the version with MODBUS communication – M) PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...

  • Page 35: Ordering Data

    15  .   Ordering data AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...

  • Page 36: Examples Of Correct Name

    In the evaluation of intrinsic safety of the circuit must be taken into account the param- eters of the connected cable (especially its inductance and capacitance).. The electrode part of PMG 20...EX kan be placed in zone 0, the body with electronics can be placed in zone 1. PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...

  • Page 37: Use, Operation And Maintenance

    20  .   Warranty See our terms and conditions at www.afriso.com or your purchase contract for information on war- ranty. 21  .   Returning the device Get in touch with us before returning your product (service@afriso.de)..

  • Page 38: Indications On The Nameplate

    IP67 t = -30 ... +70 °C t = -30 ... +70 °C Labels on the device of the type PMG 20D (HTD, D-EX, HTD-EX) Manufacturer's label: AFRISO® Internet: www.afriso.de Level meter type: PMG 20–__–D–_____–1–01 or PMG 20–__–D–_____–1–02 Supply voltage: U = 18 ... 36 V = Output current range: 01 = 4 ...

  • Page 39: Technical Parameter

    IP 67 PVC 2 × 0,75 mm PMG 20– ... -01 Recommended cable PVC 2 × 2 × 0,25 mm PMG 20– ... -02 (twisted pair, shielded) Weight (without electrode) ca. 0,5 kg (1 kg T-variante) AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...
  • Page 40 (5), or user (5 - 8), the dead zone is extended at the beginning and at the end of the electrode, see Basic technical parameters (pg. 36). 7) This error can only be utilised in the current output configuration. Data outputs (HART, MODBUS) are not affected by this error. 8) Metal round plate 0,5 m PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...
  • Page 41 St. Steel W. Nr. 1.4401 (AISI 316) Display module all types plastic POM Cable gland PMG 20(D, HTD, D-EX, HTD-EX) plaxstic – polyamide Process connection Tyoe Size Marking Pipe thread G 1'' National Pipe Thread NPT 1" Tri-Clamp fitting ø 50,5 mm Cl50 AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...
  • Page 42 T2 (300 °C) -40 °C ... 298 °C -40 °C ... 200 °C -30 °C ... 70 °C T1 (450 °C) -40 °C ... +300 °C -40 °C ... 200 °C -30 °C ... 70 °C PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...
  • Page 43 At the same time can not exceed the maximum temperature for the different variants of the electrodes (Table of temperature resistance). AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...
  • Page 44 ≥ 3 ≥ 8 HIGH ≥ 4 ≥ 10 USER ≥ 6 ≥ 13 MEDIUM ≥ 8 ≥ 16 USER ≥ 10 ≥ 20 If  the  measured  medium  (water,  water  solutions)  is  el.  conductive,  the  recommended  sensitivity setting is level 1 – LOW.  PulsFox® PMG 20 AFRISO...

  • Page 45: Menu Structure

    AFRISO PulsFox® PMG 20...

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