Radar level meter, measurement of distance, level and volume of liquids, pastes and solids, easy installation, wizard driven, service and maintenance-free (13 pages)
CONTENTS OPTIWAVE 7300 C 1 Safety instructions 2 Installation 2.1 Intended use ........................5 2.2 Scope of delivery....................... 5 2.3 Visual Check ........................7 2.4 Storage ..........................8 2.5 Transport .......................... 9 2.6 Pre-installation requirements ..................9 2.7 How to prepare the tank before you install the device ..........10 2.7.1 Pressure and temperature ranges..................
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CONTENTS OPTIWAVE 7300 C 5 Technical data 5.1 Technical data......................... 30 04/2010 - 4000050003 - QS OPTIWAVE 7300 R06 en www.krohne.com...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OPTIWAVE 7300 C Warnings and symbols used DANGER! This information refers to the immediate danger when working with electricity. DANGER! These warnings must be observed without fail. Even partial disregard of this warning can lead to serious health problems and even death. There is also the risk of seriously damaging the device or parts of the operator's plant.
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.1 Intended use This radar level transmitter measures distance, level, mass, volume and reflectivity of liquids, pastes and slurries. It can be installed on tanks, reactors and open channels. 2.2 Scope of delivery INFORMATION! Check the packing list to check if you received completely all that you ordered.
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INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C Scope of delivery - Drop antenna Figure 2-2: Scope of delivery - Drop antenna 1 Signal converter and antenna in compact version 2 Antenna extensions (option) and o-ring for each antenna extension 3 Quick Start 4 CD-ROM (including Handbook, Quick Start, Technical Datasheet, and related software)
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.3 Visual Check WARNING! If the display screen glass is broken, do not touch. INFORMATION! Inspect the cartons carefully for damage or signs of rough handling. Report damage to the carrier and to the local office of the manufacturer.
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.4 Storage WARNING! Do not keep the device in a vertical position. This will damage the antenna and the device will not measure correctly. Figure 2-6: Storage conditions 1 When you put the device into storage, do not keep it in a vertical position 2 Put the device on its side.
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.5 Transport Figure 2-7: How to lift the device 1 Remove the converter before you lift the device with a hoist. WARNING! Lift the device carefully to prevent damage to the antenna. 2.6 Pre-installation requirements INFORMATION! Obey the precautions that follow to make sure that the device is correctly installed.
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.7 How to prepare the tank before you install the device CAUTION! To avoid measuring errors and device malfunction, obey these precautions. 2.7.1 Pressure and temperature ranges Figure 2-8: Pressure and temperature ranges 1 Flange temperature ®...
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.7.2 Theoretical data for nozzle position CAUTION! Follow these recommendations to make sure that the device measures correctly. Figure 2-9: Recommended nozzle position for liquids, pastes and slurries 1 Nozzles for DN40 or DN50 Horn antennas, or DN50 Hygienic antenna...
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C Figure 2-10: Product inlets 1 The device is in the correct position. 2 The device is too near to the product inlet. Figure 2-11: More than 1 FMCW radar level meter can be operated in a tank More than 1 FMCW radar level meter can be operated in a tank.
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.8 Installation recommendations for liquids 2.8.1 General requirements INFORMATION! We recommend that you configure the device when the tank is empty. Figure 2-13: General Installation recommendations 1 Do not tilt the device more than 2° 2 If there are too many obstacles in the radar beam, do an empty spectrum scan (refer to the handbook) or install a by- pass chamber or stilling well 3 2.5 mm / 0.1¨...
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C Figure 2-14: Installation recommendations for standpipes (stilling wells and bypass chambers) 1 Stilling well 2 Bypass chamber 3 Air circulation hole 4 Level of the liquid 2.9 How to install the device on the tank 2.9.1 How to install a device with a flange connection Equipment needed: •...
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C • Make sure the flange on the nozzle is level. • Make sure that you use the applicable gasket for the flange dimensions and the process. • Align the gasket correctly on the flange facing of the nozzle.
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.9.3 How to install a device with a hygienic connection INFORMATION! To make the cleaning of the antenna easier, attach the device to a short socket. ® BioControl Equipment needed: • Device • Gasket • Flange bolts (not supplied) •...
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INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C ® Figure 2-18: Tri-Clamp connection 1 Tank socket 2 Band clamp • Make sure the tank connection is level. • Make sure that you use the applicable gasket for the connection dimensions and the process. • Align the gasket correctly.
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INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C • Make sure the tank connection is level. • Make sure that you use the applicable gasket for the connection dimensions and the process. • Align the gasket correctly. • Lower the antenna carefully into the tank.
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.9.4 How to attach antenna extensions Horn antenna - antenna extensions Figure 2-21: Horn antenna - how to attach antenna extensions Equipment needed: • 3 mm Allen wrench (not supplied) For more data, refer to the handbook.
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.9.5 How to turn or remove the signal converter INFORMATION! The converter turns 360 ° Figure 2-23: How to turn or remove the signal converter Tool: 5 mm Allen wrench How to turn the signal converter •...
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.9.6 How to attach the weather protection to the device Equipment needed: • Device. • Weather protection (option). • 10 mm wrench (not supplied). The overall dimensions of the weather protection are in "Dimensions and weight" in the handbook.
INSTALLATION OPTIWAVE 7300 C 2.9.7 How to open the weather protection Equipment needed: • Weather protection attached to the device. • Large slotted tip screwdriver (not supplied). Figure 2-25: How to open the weather protection 1 Weather protection in its closed position 2 Weather protection in its open position.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OPTIWAVE 7300 C 3.1 Safety instructions DANGER! All work on the electrical connections may only be carried out with the power disconnected. Take note of the voltage data on the nameplate! DANGER! Observe the national regulations for electrical installations! DANGER! For devices used in hazardous areas, additional safety notes apply;...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OPTIWAVE 7300 C INFORMATION! ® Output 1 energizes the device and is used for HART communication. If the device has the second current output option, use a separate power supply to energize output 2. Procedure: • Remove the housing terminal compartment cover 1.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS OPTIWAVE 7300 C 3.2.4 PROFIBUS PA For electrical data for PROFIBUS PA networks, refer to the PROFIBUS PA supplement. You can find this documentation on the CD-ROM delivered with the device or it can be downloaded free of charge from the website (Downloadcenter).
START-UP OPTIWAVE 7300 C 4.1 Start-up checklist Check these points before you energize the device: • Are all the wetted components (antenna, flange and gaskets) resistant to the product in the tank? • Does the information on the signal converter nameplate agree with the operating data? •...
START-UP OPTIWAVE 7300 C 4.3 Digital display screen 4.3.1 Local display screen layout Figure 4-1: Local display screen layout 1 Error icon 2 Tag number or menu name 3 Selected menu item (grey text cannot be selected) : scroll up/scroll down 5 Keypad buttons (refer to the table below) 4.3.2 Keypad buttons...
START-UP OPTIWAVE 7300 C 4.3.4 How to start the device • Connect the converter to the power supply. • Energize the converter. After 30 seconds the screen will display "booting up", "starting up" and then the default screen will appear.
START-UP OPTIWAVE 7300 C Figure 4-2: Screen from the PACTware™ user interface 1 DTM menu 2 Basic measurement information: level, current output and device status 3 Information for device identification 4 Configuration summary 4.5 Remote communication with the AMS™ Device Manager The AMS™...
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TECHNICAL DATA OPTIWAVE 7300 C 5.1 Technical data INFORMATION! The following data is provided for general applications. If you require data that is more • relevant to your specific application, please contact us or your local representative. Additional information (certificates, special tools, software,...) and complete product •...
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TECHNICAL DATA OPTIWAVE 7300 C Measuring accuracy Resolution 1 mm / 0.04¨ Repeatability ±1 mm / ±0.04¨ Accuracy ±3 mm / ±0.12¨, when distance < 10 m / 33 ft; ±0.03% of measured distance, when distance > 10 m / 33 ft Reference conditions acc.
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TECHNICAL DATA OPTIWAVE 7300 C Other conditions Other conditions Other conditions Other conditions ≥1.5 Dielectric constant (ε Vibration resistance IEC 60068-2-6 and EN 50178 (10...57 Hz: 0.075 mm / 57...150 Hz:1g) Protection category IP 66/67 equivalent to NEMA type 4X (housing) and type 6P (antenna)
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TECHNICAL DATA OPTIWAVE 7300 C Process connections Thread G 1½; 1½ NPT Flange version Flange version Flange version Flange version DN40…150 in PN16, PN40, PN63 or PN100; others on request ASME 1½¨…8¨ in 150 lb, 1½¨...6¨ in 300 lb, 1½¨...4¨ in 600 lb or 900 lb; others on request 40…100A in 10K;...
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TECHNICAL DATA OPTIWAVE 7300 C Error current FDE Typically 0 mA (FDE =Fault Disconnection Electronic) Address range 0...125. Default address: 126. FOUNDATION Fieldbus FOUNDATION Fieldbus FOUNDATION Fieldbus FOUNDATION Fieldbus Type 4-wire (+ local HART) level transmitter; K-band FMCW radar Function blocks 1 ×...
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TECHNICAL DATA OPTIWAVE 7300 C CSA - Dual Seal-approved CEC Section 18 (Zone ratings) CEC Section 18 (Zone ratings) CEC Section 18 (Zone ratings) CEC Section 18 (Zone ratings) (approval for Drop antenna, Cl. I, Zone 1, Ex d, IIC (Probe: Zone 0) T6...T3;...
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Measuring systems for the oil and gas industry • Measuring systems for sea-going tankers Head Office KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH Ludwig-Krohne-Str. 5 D-47058 Duisburg (Germany) Tel.:+49 (0)203 301 0 Fax:+49 (0)203 301 10389 info@krohne.de The current list of all KROHNE contacts and addresses can be found at: www.krohne.com...
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