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Ronan Engineering X96S Instructions And Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Instructions Operating Manual X96S WEIGH SCALE Ronan Engineering Main Menu Variables Status Display Configuration Digital Outputs Digital Inputs Auto Cal Calibration...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents OVERVIEW......................... 1 Advantages..............1 Gamma's Advantages..............................1 X96S Advantages................................1 BASIC CONCEPTS ......................2 Communications..............2 4-20 MA..................................2 HART..................................... 2 Variables..............2 Communication Variables.............................. 2 Device Variables ................................2 Configuration Variables..............................3 THEORY ..........................4 Theory of Radiation Gaging............ 4 Principles of Operation............
  • Page 3 Low Reference ................................42 High Calibrate................................43 Zero the totalizer ..............................43 Pass a known amount of process through the Ronan X96S Weigh Scale ............43 Calculate the new L.F. (Loading Factor) and input the value into the X96S ........... 44 CONFIGURATION......................48...
  • Page 4 ION Chamber..............51 ELECTRONICS ........................ 55 X96-2001PL..............55 X96-2002PL..............55 X96-2003PL..............55 X96-2004PL..............55 X96-2007PL..............55 X96-2008PL..............56 X96-2009PL..............56 OPTIONS.......................... 57 X96S Mechanical Chassis Part Numbers......... 57 X96S Electronic Module Part Numbers.......... 57 REGULATIONS ........................ 59 DRAWINGS ........................60...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Overview The X96S is a family of measurement products that is intended to replace the current X96N and X99 product families. These products: • use nuclear measurement techniques, • support all features of the current X96N and X99 products, •...

  • Page 6: Basic Concepts

    Basic Concepts Communications The Ronan X96S Weigh Scale provides both 4-20 mA current loop and HART communications. 4-20 MA For many years, the field communication standard for process automation equipment has been a 4-20 mA current loop signal. The current varies in proportion to the process variable being represented. In typical applications, a signal of 4mA will correspond to the lower limit (0%) of the calibrated range and 20mA will correspond to the upper limit (100%) of the calibrated range.

  • Page 7: Configuration Variables

    Device Variable Value Rate Rate Weight Weight Speed Speed Head Temp Head Temperature Configuration Variables The Ronan X96S Weigh scale has many configuration variables that are accessed through its menus.

  • Page 8: Theory

    STon/h, Lton/h, lb/min, oz/min, MetTon/h, kg/h, kg/min. The X96S displays the output measurement range in the selected user units. The "zero" of the measurement range represents the lowest weight of interest, while the "span" of the measurement range represents the highest weight of interest.

  • Page 9: Principles Of Operation

    The Calibration (and Referencing) procedure relates detector output (in counts) to numeric values that accurately represent the actual process weight. The weight algorithm (or curve) used by the X96S software is a logrithmic function. That is, the relationship between the detector output and the process mass denisty is mathematically expressed as: ×...

  • Page 10: Password

    Password Notice: To access the Programming Menu, the Password is 101010. Step 1: Power Up – You should now be on the Status Screen. Step 2: Press F3 to go back. Step 3: Now enter the password. (All digits are set at 000000 at this point.) Press to get the digit to be # one Press...

  • Page 11: Menus/Operation

    Menus/Operation Menu Trees The Ronan X96S Weigh scale uses a tree structured menu system. Ronan X96S – Weigh Scale Variables Variables Status Display Configuration Variable Mapping Variable Mapping Digital Outputs PV [value units] Digital Inputs SV [value units] PV is [var mapped to PV]...
  • Page 12 Configuration Operation Filtering Operation Rate Filtering Dyn Track [enable] Weight Detector Fault Sigma [number] Speed Linearization Fast TC [seconds] Head Temp Scan Time Fast Counter [number] Display Totalizer Meduim TC [seconds] Remote Totalizer Slow counter [number] PD Counter Rate Slow TC [seconds] Alarms Noise Filter [number] Auto Reference...
  • Page 13 Continued from Previous Page Configuration Operation Alarms Alarm [number] Rate Weight Alarm 1 Source [variable] Speed Alarm 2 Alarm Type [none,low,high,range] Head Temp Alarm 3 Setpoint [number] Display Totalizer Alarm 4 Setpoint2 [number] Remote Totalizer Alarm 5 Hysterisis [percentage] PD Counter Alarm 6 Alarms Alarm 7...
  • Page 14 Digital Outputs Output Output Select Sources Polarity Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 TTL 1 TTL 2 TTL 3 TTL 4 Select Sources Alarm 1 [yes/no] Alarm 2 [yes/no] Alarm 3 [yes/no] Alarm 4 [yes/no] Alarm 5 [yes/no] Alarm 6 [yes/no] Alarm 7 [yes/no] Alarm 8 [yes/no]...
  • Page 15 Calibration State [state] Ref Constants Ref Constants Low Reference Calibrate Cal Speed Ref Mode [mode] Reference Ref Date [date] Ref Time [time] Ref Weight [value units] Time MinRefCnts [counts] Ref Cap [counts] Loop Config Aux Loop Cfg Calibrate High Calibrate State [state] Calibrate Low Reference...

  • Page 16: Root Menu

    Root Menu The root menu is titled “Ronan X96S – Weight”. It contains the following items: ITEM FUNCTION Variables Selecting this choice takes the user to the Variables menu Status Displays Selecting this choice takes the user to the Status Displays menu...

  • Page 17: Displays Menu

    Displays Menu The menu titled “Displays” contains the following item: ITEM FUNCTION Status Display Selecting this choice takes the user to the Status Display menu Status Display Menu The Status Display menu is used to configure the device status display. It contains the following items ITEM FUNCTION Analog Bar...

  • Page 18: Configuration Menu

    Configuration Menu The Variables menu is used to access area configuration menus. It contains the following items: ITEM FUNCTION Operation Selecting this choice takes the user to the Operation menu Rate Selecting this choice takes the user to the Rate menu Weight Selecting this choice takes the user to the Weight menu Speed...

  • Page 19: Filtering Menu

    Monitor MEANING ERROR Filter is not initialized (this state should not occur during normal operation of the X96S Weigh Scale) FILL The slow filter buffer is filling. TRACK The (slow or medium or fast filter buffer is filled and the filter is tracking changes in...

  • Page 20: Linearization Menu

    Linearization Menu The X96S is capable of performing a multi-point linearization of the weight data when required by an application. The linearization table contains thirty entries, numbered 1 through 30. Each entry consists of a measured value, an actual value, and a flag that indicates if the entry is used The Linearization menu is used to control the linearization mechanism.

  • Page 21: Rate Menu

    Rate Menu The Rate Config menu is used to configure the parameters associated with the Rate measurement. It contains the following items: ITEM FUNCTION Units Shows, and allows the user to set, the rate units used Low Range Shows, and allows the user to set, the rate value to be mapped to 4ma on the current loop output, if rate is selected to control that current loop.

  • Page 22: Weight Menu

    Weight Menu The Weight Config menu is used to configure the parameters associated with the Weight measurement. It contains the following items: ITEM FUNCTION Units Shows, and allows the user to set, the weight units used Low Range Shows, and allows the user to set, the weight value to be mapped to 4ma on the current loop output, if weight is selected to control that current loop.

  • Page 23: Head Temp Config Menu

    Head Temp Config Menu The Head Temp Config menu is used to configure the parameters associated with the detector electronics temperature measurement. This function is used primarily in high-temperature applications where the temperature exceeds the electronics temperature specifications. It contains the following items: ITEM FUNCTION Temp Units...

  • Page 24: Remote Totalizer Menu

    Remote Totalizer Menu The Remote Totalizer menu is used to configure the parameters associated with the Remote Totalizer. It contains the following items: ITEM FUNCTION Units per Pulse Shows and allows the user to set the number of units per pulse for the Remote Totalizer. Remote Tot Units Shows and allows the user to set the units to be used for the Remote Totalizer.

  • Page 25: Alarms

    Alarms The Alarms menu is used to configure the parameters associated with the analog alarms. ITEM FUNCTION Source Show, and allows the user to set the source of the alarm. Alarm Type Shows, and allows the user to set the alarm type Setpoint Shows, and allows the user to set the alarm set point Setpoint2...

  • Page 26: Hardware Menu

    Hardware Menu The Hardware menu is used to define the type of hardware used to provide measurements and radiation. It contains the following items: ITEM FUNCTION System Hardware Shows the user to a list of the hardware modules in the system and the status of these modules Source Type Selecting this item takes the user to the Source Type menu...

  • Page 27: Source Type Menu

    Source Type Menu The Source Type menu is used to define the type of radiation source used. It contains the following items: ITEM FUNCTION Source Type Shows, and allows the user to set, the source type Usr Def Source Selecting this item takes the user to the Usr Def Source menu Next Reference Shows and allows the user to set the date for the next low reference Next Wipe Test...

  • Page 28: Analog Out Cnfg Menu

    Shows the HART universal command revision to which this device is conformant Spec Rev Shows the HART specification revision to which this device is conformant System Menu The System menu is used to provide information about the X96S. It contains the following items: ITEM FUNCTION Serial #...

  • Page 29: Digital Outputs Menu

    Digital Outputs Menu This menu is used to view and configure the digital outputs. It contains the following items: ITEM FUNCTION Output Shows and allows the user select and configure a specific digital output (Relay 1-4 or TTL 1-4) Select Sources Selecting this allows the user to assign an array sources to the above digital output Polarity Shows and allows the user to set the above digital output...

  • Page 30: Digital Inputs Menu

    Digital Inputs Menu This menu is used to view and configure the digital inputs. It contains the following item: ITEM FUNCTION Input 1 Selecting this item takes the user to the Input 1 menu Input 2 Selecting this item takes the user to the Input 2 menu Input 3 Selecting this item takes the user to the Input 3 menu Input 4...

  • Page 31: Calibration Menu

    Calibration Menu This menu is used to view and control the calibration of the X96S Weigh Scale. It contains the following items: ITEM FUNCTION State Shows the state of the weight configuration process Ref Constants Selecting this item takes the user to the Ref Constants menu...

  • Page 32: Calibrate Menu

    Calibrate Menu This menu is used to access the various weight calibration procedures. It contains the following items: ITEM FUNCTION State Shows the state of the weight configuration process Low Reference Selecting this item takes the user to the Low Reference menu High Calibrate Selecting this item takes the user to the High Calibrate menu Manual Entry...

  • Page 33: High Calibrate (Cal Speed) Menu

    ITEM FUNCTION Low Speed Cal This item invokes a method that performs the low speed calibration procedure Low Speed Shows and allows the user to set the Low Speed value Captured Value Shows the captured low speed counts (or speed signal strength) High Calibrate (Cal Speed) Menu This menu is used to perform the high calibrate speed procedure.

  • Page 34: Aux Loop Cfg Menu

    Aux Loop Cfg Menu This menu is used to access the secondary 4-20ma loop calibration procedures. It contains the following items: ITEM FUNCTION SV is Shows, and allows the user to set, the variable assigned to the secondary 4-20ma current loop Aux 1 Test This item invokes a method that performs a test on the secondary 4-20ma current loop Aux 1 trim...

  • Page 35: X96S Local Display

    X96S Local Display X96S Ronan Engineering X96S Weight Gage The X96S Local Display consists of a 16 line by 21 character Menu Title display and a 10 key keypad. The top line of the display is Menu line 1 Menu line 2 reserved for the analog bar, if enabled.

  • Page 36: Editing Values

    Editing Values The editing of different types of values is designed around the use of the four direction keys and up to 4 function keys. The left and right arrow keys are used to position the cursor to the letter/digit to be edited, and up and down arrow keys are used to scroll between the possible values for this position.

  • Page 37: Source Inspection And Installation

    Source Please see the Basic Radiation Safety Manual which is shipped with the source and source holder. It will Inspection and contain information about unpacking, inspection and storage for your source and source holder. Installation During installation the RSO will provide guidelines to Safety Precautions assure safety.

  • Page 38: Mechanical Mounting

    Mechanical Mounting Review the Configuration Drawing which is included in the Drawing Chapter of this manual. Please reference the dimensional drawings located in the Drawing Chapter of this manual when installing the equipment. Consider the following general guidelines when Drawings mounting the sensor and detector: Avoid internal vessel obstructions such as baffles, agitators, manways, heater/cooler tubes, etc.

  • Page 39: Electrical Installation Of Interconnect Wiring

    Electrical Installation of Interconnect Wiring DO NOT APPLY POWER until wiring is carefully checked. Wire the equipment according to the detailed interconnect Drawings drawing which is included in the Drawing Chapter of this manual. Follow local and national electrical codes for all Drawings: interconnections.

  • Page 40: Microprocessor Verification

    CAUTION: the frame’s slots. HIGH VOLTAGE Identification / Documentation The Ronan X96S Microprocessor can be programmed for a variety of applications and configurations. The specific application supplied with each system is determined by the combination of software and the unique hardware configuration used to support the...

  • Page 41: Power-Up

    Power-up X96S Before applying power, ensure all boards are fully Ronan Engineering seated in frame’s slots. Close front door of the X96S Please, wait…. and secure the door... When power is applied the X96S runs a self-diagnostic program First display appears for just a second X96S The main display appears next as shown.

  • Page 42: Password

    Password Notice: To access the Programming Menu, the Password is 101010. Step 1: Power Up – You should now be on the Status Screen. Step 2: Press F3 to go back. Step 3: Now enter the password. (All digits are set at 000000 at this point.) Press to get the digit to be # one Press...

  • Page 43: Calibration

    Calibration Initial calibration consists of two parts, the belt speed calibration and the mass density calibration. The belt speed calibration correlates the speed signal to the rate the material is moving. For weigh scale using an encoder or tachometer this is achieved by stopping the belt and calibrating the minimum speed and running the belt at full speed and calibrating the maximum.

  • Page 44: High Speed Calibration

    High Speed Calibration PROCEDURE (For weigh scales using tachometer or encoder for speed). If speed input is a signal from a line down contact, see Speed Calibration using Line down Contact. The belt must be running at the highest speed during the High Speed Calibration. Using the Ronan local display or HART communicator find the Main Menu;...

  • Page 45: Speed Calibration With Line Down Contact

    Speed Calibration with Line Down Contact PROCEDURE (For weigh scales using line down contact for speed signal) (If the weigh scale uses encoder or tachometer, see Low Speed Reference and High Speed Calibration Procedures.) Using the Ronan local display or HART communicator find the Main Menu; Scroll down until you reach and highlight Calibration.

  • Page 46: Mass Density Low/Reference And High/Calibration

    For alternative calibration methods, consult Ronan Engineering. First you will REFERENCE the system on an Empty Belt. Then you will CALIBRATE the system by one...

  • Page 47: High Calibrate

    This is achieved by first zeroing the totalizer. Next, you pass the known amount of weight past the Ronan X96S weigh scale. You then calculate the new L.F. (Load Factor) by comparing the measured weight to the actual weight. You enter the new calculated value into the X96S microprocessor.

  • Page 48: Calculate The New L.f. (Loading Factor) And Input The Value Into The X96S

    High Calibrate (Continued) PROCEDURE (Option 1 Continued) Calculate the new L.F. (Loading Factor) and input the value into the X96S Using the Ronan local display or HART communicator find the Main Menu; Scroll down until you reach and highlight Calibration.
  • Page 49 High Calibrate (Continued) PROCEDURE (Option 2) Placing a static load on the belt that you must weigh): Before proceeding, ensure that the belt is loaded with an up-scale loading at least 75% of maximum full scale loading. The up-scale loading may be obtained by placing a static load onto a stopped conveyor, in the radiation beam.
  • Page 50 Once the weigh scale has been calibrated by option 1 or 2, the conveyor is then run emptied and the absorber plate is inserted into the space provided. The value displayed from the X96S Weight (lb/ft) is recorded and also is marked on the absorber plate. This value will be the absorber equivalent weight.
  • Page 51 For future reference, document these items: (a) Environmental/process conditions (densities, temperatures, etc.) that influence the reference/ calibration. The next time a calibration is performed, you will need to duplicate the conditions, or account for the differences. (b) All changes made to factory-default settings such as time constant, reference constants (loading factor),, etc.

  • Page 52: Configuration

    After installation at your site, you may need to reconfigure the system to fit your application. The goal is to correlate the X96S output with your actual weight readings. The list below summarizes the activities that are detailed in the remainder of this chapter: - Check the factory-default settings to be sure they are appropriate for your circumstances.

  • Page 53: Detector

    Detector Scintillator Detector Description The Ronan scintillation detector consists of three main components: The plastic scintillation crystal, the photomultiplier tube (PMT), and the associated electronics. Scintillation Crystal The crystal used for the Weigh System is poly vinyl toluene (PVT) plastic. The crystal produces light pulses which are proportional to the incident radiation events striking it.
  • Page 54 Detector Service The critical components of the electronic circuit and the PMT/Crystal Assembly are aligned before leaving the factory. If any component of the Scintillation Detector is adjusted or replaced, the performance of the entire system will be adversely affected and will require realignment before continued use is possible.

  • Page 55: Ion Chamber

    (R2) on the X96S input board. (B-9742-K). The detector’s gain is adjusted whenever the signal output of the detector is too high and may saturate the input of the X96S, which is approximately 3.5VDC. The output must be less than 3.0VDC with an empty vessel.
  • Page 56 Servicing the Detector The ion-chamber detector contains pressurized inert gas. The ion chamber itself is not serviceable and must be returned to the factory for service. Instructions follow for “Detector Removal/Replacement.” However, a qualified technician can troubleshoot and service the detector’s amplifier assembly.
  • Page 57 Detector Removal/ Replacement 1) Check NOTES below for illustrations and cautions that apply to your specific equipment. 2) Unscrew cap on detector housing. 3) Unscrew connector on top of detector. Detector Housing 4) Remove detector from housing. 5) Carefully install replacement detector in Detector Housing housing.
  • Page 58 Removing the Detector Amplifier Circuit Board (CBAY-6102) Follow this procedure to remove the electrometer amplifier circuit board: 1. Remove the amplifier cover by unscrewing the hex socket head cap screws. 2. Remove the MS connector from the amplifier cover. 3. Remove the two 6-32 binding head screws, which secure the amplifier board to the detector.

  • Page 59: Electronics

    Electronics X96-2001PL X96-2001PL is a CPU Module that comes without firmware. X96-2002PL X96-2002PL is the local Graphics L.C.D. Module. This optional module provides: • Graphic LCD • Keypad X96-2003PL X96-2003PL is the Ionization Chamber Interface Module. This optional module provides: •...

  • Page 60: X96-2008Pl

    X96-2008PL X96-2008PL is the Digital Input/Output Module. A total of 16 bits of digital I/O and wetting/encoder power is provided by the module. 8 isolated digital inputs are provided. These inputs can be configured for use as: • or live contact monitoring, •...

  • Page 61: Options

    X96-2004PL X96S 2-Channel 4-20 mA Analog Output Module X96-2007PL X96S HART Daughter Module X96-2008PL X96S 8-Channel Digital Input Module, 8-Channel Digital Output Module (4 Transistors + 4 Relays) X96-2009PL X96S Scintiallation Detector Interface Module X96-2010PL X96S I B Bus Jumper Module...

  • Page 62: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS MODEL X96S Process Computer: Microprocessor-based unit wit a liquid crystal display, push-button interface, HART Communications, process control outpus, process condition inputs, serial ® communications. Chassis: 19” Rack Mount, Surface Mount or Panel Mount Enclosure: Standard NEMA-4 Stainless Steel NEMA-4X...

  • Page 63: Regulations

    Regulations Regulations will be supplied with Radiation Safety Manual.

  • Page 64: Drawings

    Drawings...
  • Page 66 Mounting Plate...
  • Page 68 Woodland Hills, California 91367 U.S.A. 8050 Production Drive • Florence, Kentucky 41042 U.S.A. (800) 327-6626 FAX (818) 992-6435 • (859) 342-8500 (859) 342-6426 E-Mail: sales@ronan.com E-mail: ronan@ronanmeasure.com Web Site: http//www.ronan.com Web Site: http//www.ronanmeasure.com X96S Weigh Scale Rev. 0.2 Printed in U.S.A.

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