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1. 45 4 1 Test Functions in the user men 45 4 2 Reese ne WEE 45 4 2 1 Parameter errors dese Aen Eigene eects Mane nee Matias 45 4 2 2 Basic Servicing Replacing fuses and the electronics 46 4 3 SH ene EE 49 5 Tko l Ia aTe ET E N oT a ET T T A ee laa doa 50 2 Handbook BM 100 A 6 1 6 2 6 2 1 6 2 2 6 2 3 6 3 9 1 9 2 9 3 9 4 9 4 1 9 4 2 9 4 3 9 4 4 9 4 5 9 4 6 9 4 7 9 4 8 Appendi Appendi Appendi KROHAE Technical data Technical trt REOR e HF RERO er bete m eb DRE REIS BM 100 A Equipment Architecture 54 BM 100 A mechanical options 54 56 Probe measurement reae creer erts Ee eegen 57 Gauge dmensions 58 Measuring Prilciple 5 5 eege ee 59 linee dnolo o le EE 60 Certificates and Approvals un 61 PC STAR software installation and operation instructions 62 Ie uci p 62 PG S TAR Software hlstOLy oiii spe Ete ant E emet eia Pi c enge E vei 62 Setting up the gauge before connecting with the software
2. 63 PGSTAR FUNCHONS cm 63 aui p HH 63 Ashlee HQ 64 EM EIN 73 F4 Serial pararmleters EE 73 F5 Record REAGING 74 F7 CONMQUIATION 76 SII ole 77 Other important PCSTAR funchons cece ee eeeeee cece 77 x A Returning a device for testing or repair to 78 x B BM 100 A Level Gauge Configuration Record eene 79 x C BM 100 CE Declaration of Conformity eene 80 Handbook BM 100 3 General advice on safety device using two people lifting it by the flange holes and supporting the probe Lifting The device will normally weigh between approx 11 kg 25 Ib and 35kg 77 Ib Carry the gear may also be used but no attempt should be made to lift the device by the probe Range of application The BM 100 A TDR Level gauge measures the level and volume of liquids and liquid gases It can also measure the level and volume of pastes powders slurries and granular products The BM 100 A also permits continuous and simultaneous measurement
3. 12 1 3 4 Specific installation instructions gauge liquid 14 1 8 5 Specific installation instructions gauge solid application 15 2 Electrical Connections idt rn nonna dca SEENEN KSE 17 2 1 ETE DE DOT DL 17 2 2 Electrical installation instructions sssssssssssese enne 18 2 2 1 Wining Ke ECH EE 18 2 2 Wiring Ke eier 19 3 Us r iiie 23 3 1 Power On and self test mode nennen rennen testen 23 3 2 local USEF interfaco saros nion reuerti e o AL ed enti nesters 23 3 3 Status Markers iii bien ese eL ebe Eee oe deo E aa ooa to 24 3 4 Parameter Seltirigs 2 3 1 ete tre tete a ede tee 24 3 4 1 General Information es essen dene kiedi Seide de xe rec De ede 24 3 4 2 Configuration Procedute ween wiles aise re Er ipee ee c Doe de ee 24 3 4 8 Quick Configuration configuration examples e 26 3 4 4 Network Configuration digital outputs and gauge identification RS 485 multi drop 32 3 4 5 Summary of User Funchons nennen nnne ener 33 3 4 6 BM100A TDR level meter characteristics ene 39 4 Service and
4. Probe measurement limits Top dead Bottom dead Top dead Bottom dead zone A1 zone A2 zone A1 zone A2 Probe type 80 y 80 Er 2 4 Er 2 4 Twin rod A 250 mm 9 8 20 mm 0 8 330 mm 13 100 mm 3 9 Twin cable 250mm 9 8 20mm 0 8 330 mm 13 100 mm 3 9 Q6 mm B Twin cable 250mm 9 8 20 mm 0 8 330 mm 13 100 mm 3 9 4 mm L Coaxial D 0 10 mm 0 4 0 100 mm 3 9 Single rod F 400 mm 15 20 0 8 500 19 7 100 mm 3 9 Reverse G 50 mm 2 250 mm 9 8 N a N a Single cable O4 mm 400 mm 15 20mm 0 8 500 19 7 100 mm 3 9 Single cable 8 mm 400 mm 15 20 mm 0 8 500 mm 19 7 100 mm 3 9 The dielectric constant er of water is 80 The dielectric constant of oil is 2 4 20 mm 0 8 for Ex version KROHAE 50mm 2 for Ex version Handbook BM 100 A 57 6 3 Gauge dimensions The drawing below illustrates the complete set of standard gauge configurations and overall dimensions Housing 2 x M20 234 9 2 122 24 8 Em EIE E Em mE EE M E Probe OCURRE EE ta E A B L D H K F G Twin Twin Twin Coaxial Single Single Single Reverse Rod Cable Cable Cable Cable Rod 10 0 4 4 0 16 22811 24 0 16 8 0 3 10 0 4 10 0 4 26 0 24
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6. 6 2 3 Probe measurement limits 11 Ini Gas Air 5 L Product 1 z lt A S Y Yo Warning Set User Function 1 1 2 Hold Distance in the gauge s configuration mode to at least top dead zone size as specified per probe type in the table below so that the gauge A1 the top dead zone The minimum distance from the flange to the top limit of the measuring range The measurement displayed on the gauge will freeze below this distance and status markers will indicate that the reflection has been lost A2 the bottom dead zone A length at the end of the probe where measurement is not possible For products with very low dielectric constants lt 5 accuracy may be affected in a non linear zone up to 150 mm 6 above the bottom dead zone A2 D the non measurement zone A zone where measurements cannot be taken i e the counterweight turnbuckle etc except the 012 mm x 100 mm counterweight for the type K single cable 8 mm probe The measurement displayed on the gauge will freeze to L4 L4 factory configured probe length Length to the end of the probe excluding short circuit or counterweight This parameter is given in User Function 1 1 7 in the Configuration Mode L Probe length The length specified by the customer in the order never displays product level within this zone Refer to user function 1 1 2 in section 3 4 5 for more information
7. Function Fct Input Range Description 1 5 0 APPLICAT For difficult applications See also Application BM100 A Service Manual 1 5 1 LEVEL Press ENTER to access This function acts as a filter Real time Level Threshold Warning Critical Parameter and modify the threshold value using the display 2 71 GAIN 1 gain and reflection amplitude are displayed along with threshold value Refer to Section 3 4 7 to correctly set the device 1 5 2 DIST INPUT Distance Input Enter value 0 to probe length No value This forces the device to look for the product in a particular zone measured from the flange facing enter an estimated value if there is no level signal Do not enter the dead zone 1 5 3 DETE DELAY Detection Delay Enter value Maximum value Fct 1 1 2 150 mm 6 in unless Fct 1 1 2 is higher than 150 0 0 1 5 4 INTERF LEV Interface Level Threshold Warning Critical Parameter Press ENTER to access and modify the threshold value using the display 2 86 GAIN 1 This forces the instrument not to analyse reflections in a defined zone immediately below the flange Modification of the maximum value increase Fct 1 1 2 Hold Distance This function acts as a filter and may be lowered if interface reflection is difficult to detect Real time gain and reflection amplitude are displayed along with threshold value Refer to Section 3 4 7 1 5 5 E
8. Handbook BM 100 25 3 4 3 Quick Configuration configuration examples The minimum functions fct to be configured for a simple measurement are listed below 1 1 1 Tank Height 1 2 1 6 Display Functions 1 4 2 3 Entry Code 1 Code 1 1 3 1 4 Current Output 1 amp 2 1 7 1 2 Volume calibration For volume measurements Example procedures for each set of functions are given on the following pages Each procedure is given in a series of steps in table form and begins from the Operating Mode Useful definitions for quick configuration Detection Delay A 4 Gas Hold Y distance i Factory 5 Imax configured Fct 1 3 4 probe x current length L output Fct 1 1 7 Imin Y Fct 1 3 3 y H Typical gauge used for quick configuration examples Probe type twin 4mm 0 16 cable probe type L Tank height Fct 1 1 1 10000 00mm 33ft Hold distance Fct 1 1 2 0 25m 10ft see probe measurement limits in section 6 2 3 for the 4mm twin cable probe type L Probe length L4 Fct 1 1 7 9 00m 29 5ft Do not modify unless advised to 26 Handbook BM 100A Tank height Configuration Mode user function 1 1 1 This function is usually either defined as true tank height or as factory configured probe length L4 if the former is not supplied by the customer in the order Why change the tank height e setting the parameter in Func
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10. F1 Help Menu On line help file 22 Configuration Menu For creating and modifying gauge settings while PCSTAR is connected to the gauge The configuration may also be created modified or saved without sending the new settings to the gauge in this window The User configuration menu will be listed as shown in Section 3 4 5 of this manual The values displayed will be either default or customer order specified values Follow the instructions in this section to configure the gauge Reflex Radar BM100 User Configuration ix 1 0 0 Operation E 1 1 0 Basis parameters 1 1 1 Tank height 1330 mm 100 60000 mm 1 1 2 Dead zone 300 mm 0 1330 mm 1 1 3 Time constant 5 5 1 1005 1 1 4 Is window frozen 2 no gt 1 1 5 Level window 500 200 1330 mm 1 1 6 Interface Window 1000 mm 200 1330 mm 1 1 7 Probe length 1330 mm 100 60000 mm F1 Help F2 Load from disk F3 Exit F4 Load from BM100 F5 Save to disk F6 Send to BM100 Functions available on this page use scroll slider on the right hand side to show all User functions 1 1 1 to 1 1 7 Basic Parameters User functions 1 2 1 to 1 2 6 Display Parameters User functions 1 3 1 to 1 3 8 Current Output Parameters User functions 1 4 1 to 1 4 9 User Data Parameters User functions 1 5 1 to 1 5 9 Application Parameters User functions 1 6 1 to 1 6 2 Serial
11. 0 1 inch and 0 01 feet mm Sets the length units for displayed readings 1 2 5 VOL UNIT Volume Unit Select 0 01 cubic metres 0 1 liter 0 1 US gallon 0 1 GB gallon 0 1 cubic feet 0 1 barrel 1 kg 0 01 metric ton 0 01 GB ton or 0 01 US ton Sets the volume units for displayed readings m3 1 2 6 ERROR MSG Select YES or NO Turns an error indicator on or off If Error Message NO configured YES the display flashes when a reading error occurs 34 Handbook BM 100 KROHAE Function Fct Input Range Description 1 3 0 CUR OUTP This configures the current output These functions are independent from what is displayed 1 3 4 FUNCTION I 1 Select Off Level Assigns a measurement parameter to Distance Volume analogue output number 1 Interface Level Layer These parameters are not displayed Interface Distance in this sub menu unless the Interface Volume or instrument is configured for interface Ullage Volume measurement Level Calibrate the gauge using Function 1 7 2 Strapping Table before selecting Volume here 1 3 2 RANGE 1 Select 4 20 4 20 mA Sets the analogue output range with a 3 7 mA failsafe Settings with fail safes will send an output or 4 20mA with error message if an error occurs i e 22mA failsafe output the level is lost 4 20 mA E 22mA 1 8 3 SCAL I 1 MIN Enter value with regards Assi
12. Information displayed at finish step the end of each step 1 Start from Operating Mode screen n a 6750 LEVEL mm 2 Go to Fct 1 3 1 gt T f gt Fct 1 3 1 FUNCTION I 1 3 Enter data set field current value DISTANCE Distance 4 Set to Level LEVEL 5 Exit data set level and go to fct 1 3 2 Fet 1 3 2 RANGE 1 6 Enter function current value 4 20 gt mA to set the error output to 3 7 mA 4 20 or 22 mA or having no error output 7 Modify value to 4 20 mA with errr output at 22 mA 4 20 22 5 Exit data set field and go to fct 1 3 3 17 Enter current value 00000 0 mm to 00000 0 set level that corresponds to the mm minimum current output 4 mA 6 Modify value to 01000 0 mm this sets the minimum point 1 metre above the tank bottom The tank is considered to be empty below this point 25 7 01000 0 mm Exit data set level and go to fct 1 3 4 Enter function current value 14000 0 mm to set level that corresponds to the max current output 20 mA AT 14000 0 mm Change to 9600 0 this sets the maximum below the top dead zone The tank is considered to be full above this point Toe ht Tt 5 7 EL 9750 0 mm 10 Exit data set level function sub menu and menu Save configuration and return to operating mode 6750 LEVEL mm Gauges with two current outputs Two outputs are required for displaying readings
13. KROHNE 01 2004 7 02261 22 00 a Handbook BM 100 A Reflex Radar Variable area flowmeters Vortex flowmeters Flow controllers Electromagnetic flowmeters Ultrasonic flowmeters Mass flowmeters Communications engineering Engineering systems amp solutions Switches counters displays and recorders Heat metering Pressure and temperature Table of contents General advice on 4 Range of application 1 idi ud uei eain 4 ENT BE 4 Documentation caeco ceca cc coc ccce ceca cce ce c Fe coge ena c fo aD ra 4 Principal gauge components essere nennen enhn nnne nnne neni trii intense nin nein nennen 5 Product liability and warranty use 6 1 Mechanical installation 1 1 Handling Storage 1 1 1 Avoiding Belle dE 1 12 Avoiding HON GING AEAEE A E 1 1 3 Avoiding cable kinks fraying essseeeeeee eem nennen nennen 1 2 lee Ree 1 3 Mounting or a tank EE 1 3 1 Installation instructions General notes 1 3 2 Installation instructions Nozzle enne nnne terrens nnne 1 3 3 Installation instructions Gauge all applications
14. 1 2 4 Length Unit Comments 1 2 5 Volume Unit 1 2 6 Error Message 1 3 0 Current Functions 1 3 1 Function 1 1 3 2 Range 1 1 3 3 Scale 1 Min 1 3 4 Scale 1 Max 1 3 5 Function 2 if second output ordered 1 3 6 Range 2 for interface applications 1 3 7 Scale 2 Min Strapping Table values specify units 1 3 8 Scale 2 Max Pt Level Volume Pt Level Volume 1 4 0 User Data Functions 1 26 1 4 1 Language 2 27 1 4 2 Entry Code 1 3 28 1 4 3 Code 1 4 29 1 4 4 Device Number 5 30 1 4 5 Serial Number 6 31 1 4 6 French Comm No 7 32 1 4 7 German Comm 8 33 No 9 34 1 4 8 Option 10 35 1 4 9 Sensor Type 11 36 1 5 0 Application Functions 12 37 1 5 1 Level first reading from display 13 38 reflection amplitude 14 39 Gain Amplitude 15 40 second reading from display 16 41 threshold 17 42 Gain Amplitude 18 43 1 5 3 Detection Delay 19 44 1 5 4 Interface first view from display 20 45 reflection amplitude 21 46 Gain Amplitude 22 47 second reading from display 23 48 threshold 24 49 Gain Amplitude 25 50 KROHN Handbook BM 100A 79 f Conformity lon o BM 100 A CE Declarati Appendix C KROHNE Je19ueo mee 1002 62 91 sueuio 39 6 v6 19 uorsua esseg 930 22 2 enbguBeulo18 3 gytiqnedwod 332 9 68 sep suonisodsip xne jueuiguuojuoo siyeJedde sai k HL 18208 v8c0S
15. 9W 100 240 V AC 10 15 Power used 9W 30 to 150 C 22 F to 298 F option 200 C 392 F See BM100 Ai Supplementary Instructions for Ex values 1 to 40 bar 14 5 to 580 psig Process pressure subject to the process temperature and the mechanical properties of process connection Dielectric constant Measurement mode and probe type limits Direct mode Level measurement Level amp interface measurement coaxial D 21 44 twin probes A B G amp L g gt 1 8 single probes F H amp K g 2 2 1 Twin rod coaxial amp twin cable e interface gt gt e level The minimum layer is 100 mm 4 and is dependant on the dielectric constant r This has been determined under test conditions using water 2 80 and oil 2 4 Note that a layer less than 100 mm 4 will result in a level reading at a constant 100 mm 4 above the displayed interface level also the interface level reading will be slightly higher than the true value TBF mode Level measurement Human interface Communication standard Fieldbus Weight Non Ex FM Housing Ex FM Housing Single rod 210mm Single cable 04mm Twin cable Z6mm Single cable 8mm Coaxial 228mm All except D amp G 2 1 05 KROHNE SMART and HARTO protocols installed on first output Automatic recognition and configuration by gauge Information displayed via local display integral or remote PC or HART handheld communicator HHC
16. The speed of the electromagnetic pulse through the top liquid is determined by the top liquid s dielectric constant This relationship is expressed by this formula where is the dielectric constant of the top liquid Nen and ciis the pulse s speed in the top liquid The distance to the interface may be determined if the distance to the top product surface and e is known as the layer thickness is proportional to time and r see diagram above The layer must be a minimum of 100mm 4 thick for an accurate measurement to be taken 8 Certificates and Approvals ATEX EEx de ia IIB T6 T3 ATEX II 1 2 G KEMA 01 ATEX 1078X or EEx d ia IIC IIB T6 T3 Zone 0 ATEX II 1 20 75 150 C Factory Mutual Intrinsically safe apparatus for use in Class 11 Project ID 3009217 Ill Div 1 Groups A G amp connections to Class Zone 0 AEx ia IIC for Nonincendive Class Div 2 Groups A D suitable for class IIl Div 2 Groups amp G with Type 4X 6 indoor outdoor protection Germanischer Lloyd Certificate Gauge tested in accordance with the relevant No 17 461 01 HH requirements of the GL Type Approval System Gosstandard Pattern Approval Certificate Gauge tested in accordance with the approval No 17045 98 Russia requirements of the Gosstandard System Symbols used for the identification of approved equipment Conformity Ex FM GL C to E U approved approved a
17. in Fct 1 4 3 1 4 3 CODE 1 Enter code Enables user to enter a 9 letter code accessible only if ie no code entered This code is any sequence of the Fct 1 4 2 set at YES UUUEEERRR Right R Enter E and Up U keys Once entered the display prompts the user to verify it by entering it again 1 4 4 DEVICE No Enter tag name 10 Enables user to identify a device Device Number characters or less when used in a digital network 0000000 001 Characters available Upper A Z and lower a z case alphabets plus minus space _ and numerals 0 9 1 4 45 SERIALNO J factory set KROHNE serial number Unmodifiable Serial Number and to be noted for warranty and service requirements 1 4 6 F NBR French J factory set French order no to be noted for Comm Number warranty and service requirements 14 7 G NBR German Jasaan factory set German order no to be noted for Comm Number warranty and service requirements 1 4 8 OPTION Enter information 10 For noting information concerning the characters or less device or its application Characters Optional available as in 1 4 4 1 4 9 PROBE TYPE Select TYPE A Twin For information only this shows probe Rod TYPE B Bi cable type being used and does not affect TYPE C Coaxial TYPE the performance of the instrument if D TYPE E Mono cable changed TYPE F Single Rod TYPE G Reversed or TYPE H As per order 36 Handbook BM 100A
18. 1 bar or 14 5 psi limit and vent Coaxial probe KROHNE REFLEX RADAR BM100 A Tye Type code WN Fab SERAL No Serial number N comm Purchase order number Rep met Tag Gauge ID number Alimentation M POWERSUPPLY 15 Power supply voltage a amp tolerance frequency 4 max output Sortie passive Sornes TERMINALS Sortie active Bornes TERMINALS PASSIVE OUTPUTS OUTPUT Sortie 1 Alim OUTPUT 1 SUPPLY tee Output connection details 85485 Fieldbus Const m canique Voir dans boitier th MECHANICAL CONST SEEIN HOUSING ls Pression Maxi W PRESSURE zt 30 480 Operating conditions Temp Maxi la bride MAX TEMP AT FLANGE SCH Degr de protection PROTECTION CLASS Housing protection class Brevets D ia d Patents in force Standard nameplate Product liability and warranty The BM 100 A TDR level gauge is designed solely for measuring the distance level interface and volume of liquids pastes slurries solids and particulate materials The BM 100 A TDR level gauge does not form part of an overfill protection system as defined in WHG nor is it concerned by the Pressure Equipment Directive PED 97 23 EC Special codes and
19. 1 passive output as standard Load Active outputs Passive outputs Temperature drift 100 ppm K Resolution 3 pA HART amp KROHNE SMART protocols as standard PROFIBUS PA output also available on demand Status markers NAMUR 043 compliant output current values at 3 6 mA or 22mA according to value configured in fct 1 3 2 350 ohms maximum U 8 22 10 3 ohms Liquids when probe length L lt 6 m 20 ft 5mm 0 2 Optimised with appropriate on site calibration 3mm 0 12 Liquids when probe length L gt 6 m 20 ft Additional error above 6m 0 02 of distance measured Solids powders granulates 20 mm 0 79 Liquids with minimum layer of 100 mm 4 10mm 0 39 with configured and stable e value 1mm 0 04 0 3mm 0 012 20 seconds to 1 minutes self test before first reading 73 test medium oil 2 2 4 20 C 5 70 F 10 1013 mbar abs 20 mbar 14 69 psig 0 29 psi 60 15 coaxial probe single probe 0 8m 31 5 metal plate twin probe metal block short circuit gt 300 mm 11 81 not for coaxial probe gt 1m gt 3 28 ft water surface 20 to 50 C 4 F to 120 F 40 to 85 40 F to 185 F 67 NEMA 6 6P Handbook 100 Power supply Option 1 Option 2 Process Process temperature flange Process pressure standard 24V DC AC 10 15 Power used
20. Handbook BM 100 A KROHNE 9 4 3 F3 Exit To quit PCSTAR 9 4 4 F4 Serial parameters For configuring the gauge for networks Reflex Radar BM100 Serial Parameters x Serial Port BM100 Address Device Identifier Protocole Initial Baud Rate RTS Shutdown This will allow the user to select a particular device in the network A window will open with the parameters available explained below COMI Unknown M SMART M 1200 sl Bee RTS state GG Inversed Non inversed Serial Port BM100 Address Device Identifier Protocol Initial baud rate RTS shutdown RTS state KROHNE Cancel The serial allows the user to select a free serial port COM 1 to 4 on the computer Type the Address that you have given a gauge a value between 0 and 255 and press ENTER or OK This will select the required device If you are in a point to point network leave the box at its default value 1 Device Identifier refers to the Device number given in User Function No 1 4 4 Protocol refers to the signal received from the gauge Use RS485 using SMART as the base signal for RS485 networks SMART or HART for point to point networks This may be changed depending on the protocol SMART communication is restricted to 1200 Baud RS485 communication may be used between 1200 and 19600 Baud Trials should be run to find th
21. Refer to the BM100 A Service Manual for further information 24 Handbook BM 100A Summary of operator control concept Operating Mode 3325 LEVEL mm Wrong code quit to operating mode Y A Optional user menu access code Restricted m This is activated and set in user ini cd functions 1 4 2 amp 1 4 3 Refer to section 3 4 3 When this screen is displayed Y Free enter the 9 keystroke Code1 access Code accepted _ _ _ go to User main menu 1 Configuration Mode User main menu User submenu User functions column column column 2 c c 5 z 5 4 3 PARAMETER ERROR 4 3 1 4 3 2 4 2 STRAP TABLE 4 2 1 4 2 6 5 4 PARAM ERROR 4 1 CURRENT OUTPUT 411 414 Ss Si 27 m 2 3 COMM TEST Y 2 2 CURR OUTPUT 58 2 TEST 2 1 TEST DISPL 15 1 OPERATION Operating Mode Return to Data set field Select a gt Select a user user submenu 1 i Store yes le function Code accepted go to factory main menu 1 When displayed enter the 9 8 keystroke code2 Refer to the BM100A Service Manual for details Wrong code error quit to Operating Mode Key Press Enter Press Right 4 Press Up Use the Right key to move from one digit to the other and the Up key to change values
22. SUPRESS for modification 4 2 3 DISPLAY MODE 4 24 DISPLAY ITEM e Follow the instructions for resetting the value in 4 2 5 FUNCTION I 1 Section 3 and then press ENTER to exit 4 2 6 FUNCTION 1 2 4 3 PARAMETERS ERRORS e f more than one error is reported the procedure 4 3 1 DEAD ZONE should be repeated 4 3 2 DETECTION DELAY KROHAE Handbook BM 100 A 45 4 2 2 Basic Servicing Replacing fuses and the electronics chassis BM100 servicing by the customer is limited by warranty to the removal and replacement of e power supply fuse e electronics chassis Other repairs must be done by KROHNE authorised service staff Removing the electronics chassis Before changing the electronics chassis remember to save the current configuration of the instrument e Note the settings on the configuration record supplied in appendix or e Save the settings in a dat file on PC STAR Press the F4 key to open a directory Please follow these instructions carefully Step 1 il Disconnect instrument from the power supply If instrument is equipment category 1 2 GD ATEX classification or located in a Division 1 US area please refer to Supplementary Installation and Operating Instructions BM100 A Ai KEMA 01 ATEX 1078X for more information Step 2 Step 3 Remove back cover with supplied wrench Unplug terminal blocks from Step 4 Step 5 Remove the front cover with wrench Undo the 2 screws holding display o
23. TBF mode Level measurement for products with low dielectric constants below 2 1 TBF level measurement is explained in the Service Manual This is the minimum value for a BM100A with a coaxial probe This value will vary slightly depending on the probe type used 7 1 Direct mode Level and Interface Measurement 1 Flange reflection signal V 2 Level measurement time ns distance 3 Interface measurement Level measurement of one product The pulse is emitted by the instrument and guided along the probe It reflects off the first product surface it meets and returns to the instrument The distance from the gauge flange to the product is proportional to the time taken Distance time taken 2 where is the speed of light in air Level is determined by subtracting the distance to the product from the tank height Note that the instrument is normally delivered with level being measured from the end of the probe where the tank is taken to be empty once the product falls below this point 60 Handbook BM 100 A Simultaneous interface amp level measurement of two products Interface can be measured when the top liquid has a lower dielectric constant than the second one The residual pulse left over from the reflection from the top liquid surface is used for measuring interface distance This residual pulse continues along the probe until it is reflected by the liquid liquid interface
24. as explained in section 3 4 5 the complete display screen will flash when an error occurs 3 4 Parameter Settings 3 4 1 General Information Your BM100 A has now been installed on the tank and the necessary electrical connections have been made Once the power has been switched on it may be necessary to configure the gauge to display the readings using the correct units and reference point level distance e change the measurement range e give the instrument an address so that it may be integrated into a network e display volume readings by programming and using a volume calibration table strap table We recommend that any changes to settings be noted on the configuration record supplied in appendix B or recorded using PC STAR to enable KROHNE service personnel to provide a rapid response to any enquiries 3 4 2 Configuration Procedure The BM100 A starts up in operating mode displaying either information according to customer specifications or factory default values The configuration mode user menu can be accessed and parameters modified by following the operator control concept summary below Configuration procedure is described in more detail in section 3 4 3 Instruments may equally be configured individually using a remote display available in PC STAR software for remote connections Please refer to the PC STAR on line Help file for more details A restricted access factory menu is available for advanced configuration
25. date of time slice 8 Asked for gain forces PC STAR to look for the level pulse using a requested gain 9A Indicator for identifying the level pulse 9B Indicator for identifying the interface pulse 10 Hatched area dead zone 11 Current gain gain used by the gauge now to find the level pulse KROHNE Handbook BM 100A 71 Alt F2 Dyn Config Client Dynamic Configuration menu Reflex Radar BM100 Client Dynamic Coni 1 Level and Interface Thresholds and Gains may be modified Level threshold Distance 501 mm Mode Direct Amplitude 3 30 V Gain 2 Level threshold 2 93 V Gain Modify Interface threshold 2 current outputs may be Distance 985 mm tested at 3 7 4 12 20 or 22mA Amplitude 3 79 V Gain 1 Interface threshold 3 59 v Gain i Modify Current outputs tests 1 3 user may force gauge Value to test 37mA v PINO Kiss Fass to search at a certain distance from the flange for a lost reflection by using the Level or Distance input Level el Interface Distance Input function Distance mm Search F3 Quit Fi Screen copy The table displays peak amplitude of the pulse in volts and the measurement mode direct TBF Other functions F1 Help On line help file F3 Exit Exit to real time measurement main window F10 Screen copy To select a directory and save the current screen as bitmap file 72
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27. discharge need to be replaced Local Display The instrument has lost the level marker 2 Status Markers 2 or 4 displayed or interface marker 4 signal has searched in a pre defined zone and has not yet found the return pulse Reason The product may have risen into the dead zone and has dropped below the threshold due to readings from the flange Empty tank below dead zone and check the measurement Reason The product level may be at zero tank empty Refill tank above minimum level and check the measurement Local Display Status Markers 3 and or 5 displayed The display is frozen Reason The pulse has dropped below the threshold whereupon the gauge opens a search window zone If no reflection is found Status Marker 2 or 4 for interface will be displayed Marker 3 is also displayed if PC STAR is connected and the F7 graphics function has been selected Empty tank below dead zone and check the measurement If the signal is not detected then modify the threshold as shown in section 3 4 6 using user menu function 1 5 1 for level and 1 5 4 for interface Instrument is not accurate when working in DIRECT mode with a product that has a high dielectric Tank height is not correct Check and re enter tank height in user function 1 1 1 if required Deposit on the probe or operation in a heavy dust environment If the electronics pack has been replaced verify that factory ca
28. fit the process connection near to these objects Probe Type Recommended minimum distance of probe from objects inside the tank in millimetres inches Single types F H and K 300 12 Twin types A B G and L 100 4 Coaxial type D 0 0 Electromagnetic field shape around probe by type not to scale Single types F H and K 2600 mm 24 in s bh 2 Ts H 2 ef TT NM PIS EN P 2 2 No beam angle for any probe type 10 Twin types A B G and L Coaxial type D 200 mm 8 in 028 mm BEE Ee 91 1 in E Za 7 pes Ton It 1 D o rod It 1 I 4 i 1 Handbook BM 100 A Process connection and entry pipe Caution Do not put the nozzle close to the entry pipe Pouring the product directly onto the probe will give false readings Install deflector plate if impossible to distance gauge from entry pipe Install far from the entry pipe Stilling wells Tanks with floating roofs for petro chemical applications Use a stilling well 1 well 2 Tank 3 Floating roof 4 Product petroleum applications 5 Well fixed to tank base no roof deformation 6 Sediment a aT HOO KROHN Handbook BM 100 A 11 1 3 3 Installation instructions Gauge all applications BM100 A gauges are designed to be mounted on a suitable process connection on a tank or sump Install the gauge usi
29. instrument Type KROHNE Order No or Series No has been operated with the following process liquid Because this process liquid is water hazardous toxic caustic flammable we have checked that all cavities in the instrument are free from such substances flushed out and neutralised all cavities in the instrument We confirm that there is no risk to humans or environment through any residual liquid contained in the instrument Date Signature Company stamp 78 Handbook BM 100 A Appendix B BM 100 A Level Gauge Configuration Record For all service calls when a PC STAR record file or factory supplier data sheet is not available Fet Nbr Function Configuration Fct Nbr Function Configuration 1 1 0 Basic parameters 1 5 5 Epsilon R 1 1 1 Tank Height 1 1 2 Hold Distance 1 5 7 Settling 1 1 3 Time Constant 1 5 8 Cleaning In Place 1 1 4 Window Frozen 1 5 9 Application Mode 1 1 5 Level Window 1 6 0 Serial Input Output 1 1 6 Interface Window 1 6 1 Transmission Rate 1 1 7 Probe Length 1 6 2 Address networks 1 2 0 Display Functions 1 7 0 Volume Strap Table 1 2 1 Display Mode 1 7 1 Volume Unit 1 2 2 Display item 1 7 2 Strap Table Input 1 2 3 Cycle Time
30. measurement Refer to Fct 1 1 5 for details 1 1 7 PROBE LGTH Probe Length Warning Critical Parameter Enter 0 1 m 7 9 to probe length 60 m 197ft Per sales order Length of probe L4 measured from the flange Do not include the counterweight length Modify this only if the probe length has been changed KROHAE Handbook BM 100 33 Function Fct Input Range Description 1 2 0 DISPLAY To display readings in the form and units required 1 2 1 DISP MODE Display Mode Select SINGLE or CYCLIC display mode SINGLE Cyclic mode permits more than one item to be displayed in a cycle when used with Functions 1 2 2 and 1 2 3 1 2 2 DISPL ITEM Display Item Select parameter s to be displayed Parameters Level Distance volume interface level layer interface distance interface volume ullage volume and percentage of output 1 if in single mode Level Single Display Mode One parameter is displayed in the operating mode Cyclic Display Mode One or more parameters are displayed in the Operating Mode Simply select this function select a parameter and press Right to confirm Repeat this procedure to add parameters to be displayed 1 2 3 CYCLIC TIME Enter 1 to 10 seconds 1 second Sets the amount of time a reading is displayed in cyclic operating mode 1 2 4 LGTH UNIT Length Unit Select 0 01 m 1 cm 1 mm 0 1 mm
31. regulations apply to its use in hazardous areas Responsibility as to suitability and intended use of these level gauges rests solely with the user Improper installation and operation of our level gauges may lead to loss of warranty In addition the General conditions of sale found on the back of the invoice and forming the basis of the purchasing contract are applicable If you need to return the level gauge to the manufacturer or supplier please refer to the information given in appendix A 6 Handbook BM 100A KROHAE 1 Mechanical installation 1 4 Handling and storage Caution The probe is a critical gauge component Do not damage Handle with care 1 1 1 Avoiding blows Avoid hard blows impacts and jolts when handling the BM100A Caution fragile electronics 1 1 2 Avoiding bending Rod Coaxial probes support the probe to avoid bending Support probe here 1 1 3 Avoiding cable kinks or fraying Do not coil the cable less than 400 mm 16 in diameter Cable kinks or fraying will cause measurement errors mrm 400 mm minimum EROHNE Handbook BM 100 A 1 2 Installation restrictions Hazardous duty systems Ex FM e referto the supplementary instructions for gauges approved for use in hazardous locations before installation e check that the flange gasket and probe materials are compatible with the product Read the information g
32. scale is set to gauge flange facing The measurement will freeze in the top dead zone Warning danger of overflow Itis impossible to detect product reflections in the top dead zone Configuration C Parameters Function 1 1 1 True tank height Function 1 3 3 4mA 0 0 Function 1 3 4 20mA True tank height 1 1 1 Hold distance 1 1 2 Has the top of its scale below the top dead zone but the bottom of the scale is below the end of the probe on the tank bottom As TDR is a contact technology the display will freeze at a level above the 4 mA limit when product level drops below the probe end KROHN Handbook BM 100 A 39 Configuration D Parameters Function 1 1 1 True tank height Function 1 3 3 4mA 0 0 Function 1 3 4 20mA True tank height 1 1 1 This combines examples B and C Care must be taken when the product rises into the top dead zone or drops into the bottom non measurable zone as TDR gauges cannot monitor in these zones The configurations given above also apply when distance is selected in function 1 3 1 after adaptation of parameters entered Factory configured probe length does include the 212mm x 19100 0 5 194 weight for the 8mm 0 3 single cable probe type Gauge operating logic when the reflection is lost The product reflection pulse is usually lost when the level is in the top dead zone or near the bottom of the tank The diagram below shows the action taken by the gauge de
33. simultaneously for two separated products stored in the tank Set up a scale using user functions 1 3 1 to 1 3 4 as shown above to measure level then repeat the procedure for interface measurement using user functions 1 3 5 to 1 3 8 Give some thought to where the minimum and maximum points for each scale should be Setting up a volume scale Calibrate for volume measurement in submenu 1 7 then select volume as the scale parameter Handbook BM 100 A 30 KROHAE How to configure the gauge to give volume readings User menu functions 1 71 1 7 2 amp 1 7 3 The BM100 A may be calibrated to measure volume by using a 50 line strapping calibration table The shape of the tank decides the number of points to be entered for accurate measurement Do not set User menu function 1 3 1 or 1 3 5 to Volume until steps 1 to 4 have been completed Example procedure 5 e set volume or weight units for calibration e program up to 50 points 2 in this example giving the level and filled volume for each point Step Action Press buttons to Information displayed finish step at the end of each step 1 Start from Operating Mode screen n a 6750 LEVEL mm 2 From operating mode go to fct 1 7 1 to Fct 1 7 1 choose volume units for calibration VOL UNITS 3 Enter function default value m3 A gt m3 selection of metric imperial and federal weight and volume uni
34. 0 PN40 DN65 PN40 7 DN150 PN40 DN200 PN10 8 1 G R 1 1 2 AINSI 300Lbs A 1 1 2 AINSI 150Lbs 2 1 2 AINSI 150Lbs B 2 AINSI 150Lbs 2 1 2 AINSI 300Lbs C 3 AINSI 150Lbs W 8 AINSI 150Lbs D 4 AINSI 150Lbs X 8 AINSI 300Lbs Material 0 Wthout 4 HC276 rod or coaxial 1 316 316L 5 FEP 2 HC22 Sealing gasket 0 Without 2 Kalrez 1 Viton Approval 0 Without 3 SEV 1 PTBIIB 4 BVS 2 FM 5 PTBIIC Counterweight 0 Without 5 45 x 256 1 2 x 300 6 90x 120 3 90 x 100 7 12x 1500 4 Tensioning device y vvv GEO Complete code for order_ Handbook BM 100 A 51 6 Technical data 6 1 Technical Data Input Measured variable Measurement range Blocking Distance Output Analogue Digital Error signal Performance Characteristics Accuracy Level measurement Interface measurement Repeatability Resolution Warm up time test medium water 2 780 Test conditions Ambient temperature Ambient air pressure Relative air humidity Reference target Distance from wall Distance to obstruction Environment Ambient temperature Storage temperature Protection 52 test medium cement Distance level liquid interface and volume Variable according to probe type see Equipment architecture section 6 2 Variable according to probe type see Probe measurement limits 4 20 mA 3 8 20 5 mA according to NAMUR 043
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36. 2 71 2 87 2 2 99 3 34 3 3 62 4 44 440 Handbook BM100A KROHNE 4 Service and maintenance 4 1 Test Functions in the user menu A series of tests are available in this part of the configuration menu This permits the local display and the instrument calibration to be checked Test Function Input range Description 2 0 0 2 1 0 TEST DISPL TEST DISPLAY TEST Gives full display of all segments of the LCD display 2 2 0 CUR OUTP I CURRENT OUTPUT 2 2 1 VALUE I 1 N a Gives a reading of current from analogue output 1 2 2 2 TESTI 1 Select 3 6 4 12 20 or 22 mA Forces the output 1 to a selection of 4 output currents 2 2 3 VALUE 2 N a Gives a reading of current from analogue output 2 2 2 4 TEST 12 Select 3 6 4 12 20 or 22 mA Forces the output 2 toa selection of 4 output currents 2 3 0 COMM TEST For factory use only 4 2 Troubleshooting 4 2 1 Parameter errors Function Action to be taken 4 PARAMETER ERROR 4 1 CURRENT OUPUT When a parameter error occurs the digit 4 is displayed 4 1 1 SCALE 1 MIN with the description PARAMETER ERROR 4 1 2 SCALE 11 MAX 4 1 3 SCALE 2 MIN e The RIGHT key should be pressed until the function 4 1 4 SCALE 2 MAX concerned is given 4 2 STRAP TABLE 4 2 1 STRAP TABLE INPUT e Press the RIGHT key again to make the value appear 4 2 2 STRAP TABLE
37. 41 1 8 t Bottom measurement an iof i i 1 limit prote 134 m Standard counterweight N a N a 45 245 45 60 01 97 194x234 025 100 12x100 N a 1x4 Dimensions in mm inches L is ordered probe length 58 Handbook BM 100A 7 Measuring Principle The BM100 A has been developed from a tried and tested technology called Time Domain Reflectrometry T D R Other modern applications include checking for and locating damage along telecommunication cable lines The BM100 A sends low power electromagnetic pulses of one nanosecond width along a rod or cable conductor This pulse travels at a known speed the speed of light Upon reaching the surface of the product to be measured the pulses are reflected back with an intensity that is dependent on the dielectric constant of the product A product s dielectric constant e is an electrical property The strength of pulse reflection from the surface of the product being measured is registered by the instrument as a signal amplitude in volts The higher the dielectric constant r the stronger the reflection e g up to 80 of the pulse strength is reflected from the surface of water The instrument measures the time between the emission and the reception of the signal half of this time corresponds to the distance from the instrument reference point the flange facing to the product surface This value o
38. 4410 Ib 3 0 T 6620 Ib Flyash Single cable 28 20 3 0 5 T 1100 Ib 1 0 T 2200 Ib 1 5 T 3300 Ib Wheat Single cable 08 20 3 0 3 T 660 Ib 0 6 T 1320 Ib 1 2 T 2650 Ib PE granules Twin cable 26 20 2 0 2 T 4406 0 6 T 1320 Ib 1 0 T 22006 Electro static discharge E S D BM100 Standard and Ex gauge electronics are normally shielded up to 16KV against E S D For non Ex powder applications BM100A probes are protected up to 32 kV Note E S D cannot be solved by BM100A E S D protection It is the customer s responsibility to avoid E S D by grounding the tank product and probe installation 1 AN Danger of injury The probe may become electro statically charged during operation earth the probe by pushing it against tank wall with a suitably isolated tool just before touching it to avoid receiving a shock 2 Earth the entry pipe and product Product deposits on the nozzle and probe Product build up can occur under the nozzle this may weaken the pulse Avoid cavities that permit the build up of deposits Tank roof deformation Tank roofs should support loads of at least 3 5 tonnes 7700lb for gauge installations using type K single cable probes and 3 6 tonnes 7900 Ib for gauge installations using type B twin cable probes without deformation 16 Handbook BM 100 A 2 Electrical Connections 2 1 Insulation rating The gauge transmitter electrical insulation conforms to I
39. 7 3 DELETE Press right to enter the data set field This will read SURE Press up to select SURE Yes Press enter to confirm clearing the strapping table Go to fct 1 7 2 INPUT TAB to enter new values into an empty table 3 4 4 Network Configuration digital outputs and gauge identification RS 485 multi drop Example procedure 6 e turn off analog current output to read a digital signal e give each gauge an address and device number Step Action Press buttons to Information displayed finish step at the end of each step 1 Start from Operating Mode screen n a 6750 LEVEL mm 2 From operating mode go to fct 1 3 1 5 5 Fct 1 3 1 to turn off analog output FUNCTION 1 1 3 Enter function current value level gt LEVEL 4 Set to analog output to off TTT OFF 5 Exit data set level and to fct 1 6 2 1 1 1 1 T 5 Fct 1 6 2 to give the gauge an address ADDRESS 6 Enter function A number will be gt 000 displayed default value 000 no network 7 Change address to 001 001 8 Enter to confirm and exit to function 1 4 1 1 Fct 1 4 4 Go to fct 1 4 4 to give the gauge a DEVICE No device number displayed on a remote user interface such as a PC Personal Computer or a HHC HART Handheld Controller 9 Enter data set field default value gt 00000 001 00000 001 A 9 keystroke alphanumerical code may be entered usin
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41. BAUDRATE Select 1200 2400 4800 Defines transmission rate of 9600 or 19600 baud information between BM100 and 1200 bd remote terminal HART SMART outputs are fixed at 1200 baud 1 6 2 ADDRESS Enter a number from 0 to Address of a device in a digital 255 000 network If HART protocol is used entering gt 0 will configure the gauge for multi drop networks amp output current 1 to 4 mA RS485 interface only 0 to 15 if HART 1 7 0 STRAP TAB For calibrating the gauge for Strapping Table volume measurement 1 7 1 VOL UNIT Select litre US gal Selects the volume or mass unit for a Volume Mass Unit GB gal Ft bbl kg volume strap table metric ton ton GB or ton US m 1 7 2 INPUT TAB Select point 01 to 50 Table or calibrating the gauge point Strapping Table Input enter level and then by point in terms of product level and volume values volume values respectively 00 1 7 3 DELETE TAB Select SURE YES or Clears the data from the existing Strap Table Delete SURE NO strapping table SURE NO 38 Handbook BM 100A KROHNE 3 4 6 BM100A TDR level meter characteristics This subsection explains e four principle configurations for setting up a measurement scale and what the user should be aware of in each case what happens when the tank is full or empty e what are level and interface thresholds and how to modify them e what happens when one product is mea
42. Configuration blocks 1 F1 Help F2 5tart F3 Exit Functions F1 Help On line help file F2 Start Start reading the file data Goes to record reading main window see below F3 Exit Exit to main title window 74 Handbook BM 100A KROHNE 5 6 1A 1B 2A 2B 3 4A 4B 4 52 PC STAR V 2 00 x Execute Help 1112212002 12 28 Reflex Radar 100 v 2 11 KROHNE S A KROHNE L Current Current Distance Interface distance Ullage volume output 1 output 2 mA mm mA mm liter 0341330 0341330 0342150 20 0077 1000 20 007 1000 876 14 21 638 692 638 11 06 441 889 441 4 000 4 0020 13300 13300 21500 Probe length 1330 mm Dead zone 300 mm Level Interface Level Interface level level Record reading KROHNE F1 Help F2 Configuration ALT F1 Oscillo 3 F6 Trend F Signal F8 Markers F10 Screen copy 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Record reading main screen Item Item Description 1A amp 1B A Current output 1 level in mA mm B Current output 2 interface level in mA mm 2A amp 2B Tank diagram showing current position of A level and B interface 3 Dead zone limit 4A B amp C A Distance level of top product in mm B Interface distance interface level of bottom product 2 in mm C Ullage volume volume in liters configurable display 5 Date of time slice 6 Time of time
43. Council Directive of 19 February 1973 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits low voltage modified by Directive 93 68 EEC art 13 The BM 100 A gauge outputs are galvanically isolated from the power supply and ground in accordance with the regulations given above An external barrier is unnecessary KROHAE Handbook BM 100 A 17 2 2 Electrical installation instructions 2 2 1 Wiring general notes AN Read these instructions carefully Wiring must comply with any existing local regulations Use appropriate wiring methods conduits and fittings to maintain a NEMA 6 6P IP 67 rating RON O0 NDO e Always disconnect the mains power supply before opening the housing unscrew the terminal compartment using the special wrench provided use the top cable entry port for the power supply see Principal gauge components use a metal cable gland for input power leads to minimise RFI radio frequency interference EMI electromagnetic interference effects use a reinforced cable for the outputs do not cross or loop wires in the signal converter wiring box do not kink cables close to the glands Cover with a metallic sheath at this point if necessary make U bends in the cable to provide water with run off points earthing the device shall be done according to the local applicable installation standards EN 60079 14 in Europe
44. EC 1010 1 Please note the information below concerning each rating category Category Rating Comments Power supply overvoltage category The gauge does not have an integrated switch circuit breakers These elements must be installed in conformance to local regulations and EU Low Voltage Guidelines and to properly isolate the equipment when necessary Note that this is not obligatory for instruments with 24 V power supply boards 4 to 6 3 A time lag fuses are recommended for external installation Fuses must be installed on every electrical conductor for the system to conform to current regulations Note that the active phase conductor L is protected by an internal fuse the neutral conductor N is not Output circuit overvoltage category Il Fuses are unnecessary Insulation contamination level 2 The contamination level refers to the protection of internal elements of the signal converter Rated IP 67 equivalent to NEMA 6 6P against ingress of water and other foreign bodies Note that the gauge can operate in contamination level 4 conditions if installed correctly Protection class 1 Galvanic isolation of terminals The gauge conforms to the following standard and E U Directive Standard Directive Description EN IEC 61010 1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use low tension 73 23 EEC
45. Hatched area gauge dead zone representation 7 Flange reflection this is not a measured form and will be displayed continuously 8 Emitted signal level voltage value to the left of the window 9 Selected interface pulse 10 Distance of level pulse from flange 11 Selected level pulse 12 Factory configured probe length L2 Functions F1 Help On line help file F3 Exit Exit to real time measurement main window F4 Legend Displays information for identifying the gain level threshold and dead zone F10 Screen copy To select a directory and save the current screen as a bitmap file 68 Handbook BM 100A KROHNE F8 Markers Menu Displays a real time evolving graph of error markers which are either displayed as active value 1 or inactive value 0 15 16 17 18 19 x Radar 100 Markers No reference No level Level frozen No interface Interface frozen 4 Communication No reference error 4 No level error No interface error No EOS error 4 Dead zone error j r Microwave error j Time mn 11 22 2002 13 49 45 F4 Zoom FS Zoom F10 Screen copy 9 111 8 10 12 13 14 Item Item Description grey error marker Notes 1 No reference as marker 1 on gauge display 2 No level as marker 2 on gauge display 3 Level frozen as m
46. Input Output Parameters User functions 1 7 1 to 1 7 3 Strapping Table Parameters and F1 Help On line help file F2 Load from disk This loads old settings from the hard disk onto PCSTAR not to gauge Exit Exit configuration page to real time measurement main window F4 Load from BM100 This loads the configuration currently used by the gauge into PCSTAR F5 Save to disk Press to save a configuration onto disk in KRF format This allows the user to load old configurations later and also facilitates analysis of the gauge by KROHNE personnel if a problem is encountered F6 Send to BM100 Press this once all configuration parameters have been entered This will load the new configuration into the gauge KROHNE Handbook BM 100A 65 F3 Exit Quit to main title window F4 Record Menu The software will temporarily record the last 5000 readings the last two hours of operation without using the record menu This information will be displayed on the Trend and Markers windows However if the user wishes to make a permanent record of measurement data then it is necessary to set and confirm a measurement record period in this menu It is also recommended to activate the Oscilloscope option in order to have information on pulse reflection times This is set in the window below Reflex Radar BM100 Recording xj File C PROGRA 1 KROHNE 1 A PCSTAR 1 RECORDS RECI Br
47. PSILON R Dielectric Constant Enter value from 1 05 to 99 2 5 or as in order This configures the dielectric constant value for use in interface applications and TBF mode 1 5 6 INT INPUT Enter value from 0 to As for Fct 1 5 2 but for interface Interface Distance probe length measurement Input No value 1 5 7 SETTLING Select YES or NO For decanting processes amp mixed products that separate over time YES For decanting processes NO NO For when 2 products are immiscible remain separated 1 5 8 C I P Select YES or NO If YES is selected and the signal is Cleaning In Place NO lost the gauge will search for a reflection along the whole length of the probe rather than the designated measurement zone This allows a reset to be made following a cleaning cycle If the gauge doesn t find a reflection or the reading is frozen at the end of the probe then the tank hasn t been filled or drained 1 5 9 MODE Application Mode Warning Critical Parameter Select DIRECT MODE MANU MODE or TBF Never use MANU MODE DIRECT MODE This is used for setting the measurement mode automatically direct or TBF Note that TBF mode is not available if the gauge is configured for interface Contact KROHNE for more information on TBF measurement nterface only KROHAE Handbook BM 100 37 1 6 0 SERIAL I O For integrating into a digital Serial Input Output network 1 6 1
48. Point to point 1 gauge connected to PC or HHC Multi drop up to 15 gauges connected to PC or HHC RS 485 SMART up to 255 per junction box with PC link PROFIBUS PA GSD file supplied with gauge 8 kg 18 Ib with DN50 PN10 16 flange 9 kg 20 25 Ib with DN50 PN10 16 flange 0 62 kg m 0 83 Ib ft twin rod or reverse 1 24 kg m 0 83 Ib ft 0 12 kg m 0 08 Ib ft twin cable 4mm 0 24 kg m 0 16 Ib ft 0 28 kg m 0 19 Ib ft 0 41 kg m 0 28 Ib ft 1 61 kg m 1 08 Ib ft Standards Electromagnetic Compatibility and other protection directives followed for EU countries KROHNE Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC in conjunction with EN 61326 1 A1 amp A2 EMC emissions shielding with the exception of BM 100 As with coaxial probes is only guaranteed in metal tanks Class A shielded as standard class B shielding is available on demand Electrical equipment low voltage Directive 73 23 CEE in conjunction with EN 61010 1 ATEX Refer to BM 100A BM 100 Ai KEMA 01ATEX1078X Supplementary Installation and Operating Instructions Handbook BM 100 A 53 BM 100 A Equipment Architecture 6 2 6 2 1 BM 100 A mechanical options ON 15 UOC jsenbai uo seo pinbr jonpoud JO juejsuoo 73 uu z pejeoo JGdAd
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50. aintain accuracy Repeatability is unaffected Twin cable L Fit an anchor with an M10 x 1 4mm 0 16 cable thread i e spring ring or hook to the counterweight CAUTION 6 Nm 4 4 Ibf ft maximum torque This cable may also be ordered with a turnbuckle Possible On site calibration may be required to maintain accuracy Repeatability is unaffected Centring the probe is recommended Contact KROHNE for more information Single rod F Single cable H Weld a 12mm 0 5 internal diameter tube on the bottom of the vessel insert the rod Fit an anchor with M10x1 4mm cable thread underneath the counterweight spring ring or hook CAUTION 4 Nm 2 9 Ibf ft maximum torque This cable may also be ordered with either a chuck or turnbuckle Possible 50 mm 2 minimum diameter chamber Contact KROHNE for assistance Possible 50 mm 2 diameter minimum Contact KROHNE for assistance Coaxial D Weld a 30 32mm 1 2 internal diameter tube on the bottom of the vessel insert the tube A probe may be fixed with braces Unnecessary probe unaffected by nearby objects Reference bypass chamber or stilling well Spacers supplied by KROHNE Threaded hole provided in base of counterweight Contact KROHNE A factory menu function may need to be changed 14 E ep A Handbook BM 100 A 1 Turnbuckle 2 Chuck for type H 04mm single cable prob
51. and light Signal Background dead zone frame grid signal position arrow actual gain other gains shadow and light Trend Markers Background markers frame grid and position cursor 9 4 8 Other important PCSTAR functions Ctrl Alt R Reflex Radar BM100 A Reset This resets the gauge This should be done before operating with a new configuration It empties the old data temporarily stored in the gauge memory and permits the gauge to go through a series of checks to accept and operate with a new configuration Alt E Connection Epsilon Warning critical parameter Only available when PCSTAR is communicating with the gauge and the real time main measurement display is selected This permits dynamic configuration of the product s dielectric constant for interface and Tank Bottom Following TBF measurement applications only This corresponds to User Function 1 5 5 Epsilon R in the User s configuration menu Alt L Connection Linearization Table Warning critical parameter A four point linear calibration table The BM100A normally requires no optimisation of accuracy by the user following calibration at the factory of origin For further information please contact the local KROHNE service centre or refer to the relevant section in the BM100A Service Manual Ctrl Alt C Connection Calculator A calculator with basic mathematical functions appears KROHNE Handbook BM 100A 77 Appendix A Returning a device fo
52. and make sure that the cover thread in the housing is well greased and the O ring is in good condition before replacing the cover Shutting off the power supply non hazardous zones Remember to disconnect the power supply before opening the housing Wait before opening the housing cover Refer to Supplementary Installation Shutting off the power supply hazardous zones 18 and Operating Instructions for the BM100 A Ai KEMA 01 ATEX 1078X Gauge for the time required Handbook BM 100 A 2 2 2 Wiring connections Open the signal converter housing rear cover using the plastic wrench supplied The terminal connections are labelled The standard connections are shown below Before starting to wire e check that the power supply corresponds to the power board installed e check which output option you have selected this will be indicated on the underside of the rear housing cover and on the gauge nameplate Terminal layout non Ex version P ly terminal Current output terminals oa ii 42 11 12 Terminal not used X Terminal not used except for RS485 outputs Ensuring a good contact and protection of wire strands Local regulations concerning electrical wiring must be followed and obeyed If no details are given we recommend e metal sheaths over the wire strands e power supply cables should be rated for at least 500 V with a cable diameter of 0 5 t
53. arker 3 on gauge display 4 No interface as marker 4 on gauge display 5 Interface frozen as marker 5 on gauge display 6 Communication as marker 6 on gauge display 7 No reference error 8 No level error 9 No interface error 10 No EOS error EOS End Of Scan signal 11 Dead zone error 12 Microwave error 13 Slider control to move from to the next time slice Window function 14 Date and time of time slice Window data 15 Time slice indicator on graph Window data 16 Error marker off Window data 17 Error marker on Window data 18 Slider to scroll display to other error markers Window function see below 19 Error marker status Window data 0 off 1 on KROHNE Handbook BM 100 A 69 Other error markers not shown on the oscilloscope window scroll screen to view Other Markers Notes ADC reference error ADC Analog to Digital Converter RAM error RAM Random Access Memory ROM error ROM Read Only Memory EEPROM user error EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EEPROM factory error Strap table error Strap table volume calibration input table DAC error DAC Digital to Analog Converter Error markers detailed in items 1 to 5 above are the result of errors directly related to measurement and may be solved by modifying the gauge settings Other error markers relate to hardware errors and should be solved with KROHNE service centre assistance Other functions available on the Oscilloscope window F1 Help On l
54. assword definition code Uor 7 Press the ENTER push button e Togo back a step in the menu e To validate data entered e For password definition code E or J Press the RIGHT push button e To enter configuration mode e move cursor right in configuration mode e For password definition code Ror RIGHT Hall Sensor Keyed using a bar magnet As item 7 Status Markers See the next page for details item measured and units function definition 10 Key register symbol KROHAE Enter pressed T Up pressed gt Right pressed Handbook BM 100 A 23 3 3 Status Markers This line of numbers identifies six types of errors by means of a triangular indictor over the number concerned Status marker Error Status message Result and action number v1 No initial pulse detected See section 4 3 Fault clearing v2 No level reflection detected See section 4 3 Fault clearing v3 Level measurement frozen Output and indication frozen search initiated to redetect level if no reflection is registered Status marker 2 is activated v4 No interface reflection found See section 4 3 Fault clearing v5 Interface measurement Output and indication frozen search initiated to frozen redetect interface If no reflection is found Status marker 4 is activated v6 Output communication failure Contact your local KROHNE Service Department If the parameter 1 2 6 Error Display is configured to YES
55. ctric connection 0 Without 1 PG16 2 1 2 NPT 3 M20 Power supply 0 Without 3 100 240 VAC Ex 1 100 240 VAC 4 24 VAC DC Ex 2 24 VAC DC Output 0 Without 5 2xpassive Exi 1 1xpassive non Exi 6 1xactive 2 2xpassive non Exi 7 1xRS485 non Exi 3 1x active non Exi 1xRS485 Exi 1 x passive Display 0 Without 3 With window cover std 1 With 4 With window cover Exde 2 Replacement 5 With window cover Exd Accessories 0 Without 2 VIATOR amp Software 1 PCSTAR Version 2 PCSTAR Version 2 Application 0 Without 1 Level Direct TBF liquid 2 Level Interface 3 Level Direct TBF powder Approval 0 Without 1 PTBIIB 2 FM 3 SEV 4 5 PG16 Exd PG16 Exde 1 2 NPT Exde Exd M20 Exd Exde NO P BVS PTB IIC lof Complete code for oder 50 Handbook BM 100A Spare Parts BM100 Mechanical Code Level meter XF04 X BM100 Probe 0 Without 4 Single cable 1 Twin rod 3m 5 Single rod lt 3m 2 Twin cable 6 lt 60m Single cable 28 3 lt Application 0 Without 1 Level Direct TBF liquid 2 Level Interface 3 Level Direct TBF powder Length 10m 00 2 20 4 40 6 60 1 10 3 30 5 50 Length 1m 00 33 66 9 1 1 44 77 22 55 8 8 Connection 0 Without E 6 AINSI 150Lbs 1 DN40 PN40 F 2 AINSI 300Lbs 2 DN50 PN40 AINSI 300Lbs 3 DN80 PN40 4 AINSI 300Lbs 4 DN100 PN16 6 AINSI 300105 5 DN150 PN16 L 1 NPT 6 DN10
56. d on the gauge nameplate and a sticker on the inside of the housing rear cover The principle output options are shown below e 1 passive output passive external power source used for measurement output housing 4 20 mA HART U max 30 VDC Max load Ru U 8 Q 22 103 e 1 active output active internal power source used for measurement output housing Jumper lead 4 20 mA HART Max load 350 e 2 passive outputs housing 4 20mA U5 max 30 VDC Max load g U 8 Q 22 10 4 20 mA HART U4 max 30 VDC Max load RN 4 U 8 Q 22 10 KROHN Handbook BM 100 A 21 e 1RS 485 output with without optional passive analogue current output for direct readings analogue output current only i U max 30 VDC Max load U 8 A 22 10 e 1 PROFIBUS PA output with without optional passive analogue current output for direct readings analogue output current only 11 5 d e 1 Rousing i U max 30 VDC Max load U 8 A 22 103 BM 100 A device management GSD file providing a device communication features list is delivered with PROFIBUS PA output devices must be specified in customer order 22 Handbook BM 100 A 3 User Interface The BM100A may be configured and operated using a user interface set into the signal converter housing or a remote link Remote links using PC STAR KROHNE s in house developed so
57. e 3 Counterweight with threaded base Avoid play between tube and probe Hole in welded tube for drainage Anchoring twin rod and coaxial probes EROHHE 1 3 5 Specific installation instructions gauge solid applications False readings 1 Do let probe touch the side of the nozzle Conical silo nozzles False readings and traction on the cable probes AN Caution 2 High traction forces We recommend that the probe should not be anchored to avoid excessive traction loads on the cable 3 Bending and traction Position the connection on the roof at 72 radius of the tank and with minimum nozzle height This will avoid damage due to bending and traction during emptying Traction forces during emptying cycles for powder applications Traction load is dependent upon the height and shape of the tank product particle size amp density and the rate at which the tank is emptied The table below gives the load at which cable probes will break Cable maximum design loads traction Probe Maximum Load Type K Single cable 28 mm 0 3 3 5 T 7700 Ib Type B Twin cable 26 mm 0 2 3 6 T 7900 Ib 1 8 T 3950 Ib per cable KROHN Handbook BM 100 A 15 Traction on cable according to product approximate value in metric tons Probe Length m ft Material Probe used 10 32 8 20 65 6 30 98 4 Cement Single cable 08 20 3 1 0 T 2200 Ib 2 0 T
58. e level pulse is too high 2 solutions are possible e Modify user function 1 5 3 Detection Delay ignore all signals near the flange Increase the configured value This will force the gauge to ignore reflections in the distance set from the flange Note that this will reduce the measurement range e Modify user function 1 5 1 Level Threshold to reduce interference along the probe length Increase the voltage amplitude manually in Fct 1 5 1 The threshold descends in 2 metre steps to take into account loss of pulse strength over distance so the correct level behind the obstruction may be detected See the procedure below If measured level is too low compared its real level The gauge may have found that the short circuit gives off the strongest pulse and assigns this as being the current level Lowering the gain and or the voltage amplitude manually in Fct 1 5 1 may help but too low a threshold value may result in conflicting non product reflections and unstable readings In the case of very low dielectric products contact KROHNE service personnel or refer to the BM100 A service manual for advice on converting to TBF measurement Procedure example where the level measured is too low e read off displayed peak amplitude e modify level threshold value Step Action Press buttons to finish Information step displayed at the end of each step 1 Start from Operating Mode screen n a 6750 LEVEL mm 2 From operati
59. e optimum operating conditions A parameter for communication between the PC and gauge using the RTS signal This defines the time frame in which data is transmitted This value is dependant on the Operating System used by the PC Default value 0 The RTS state depends on the type of RS232 converter used For RS232 lt gt HART i e VIATOR from MACTEK and RS232 lt gt RS485 i e K485 ISOL from KK Systems Ltd use inversed RTS state Handbook BM 100 73 9 4 5 F5 Record Reading Play back functions 1 The function will display a window Record file Open Browse for the DAT file required Press OK to open file or Cancel to quit Nom du fichier Dossiers OK dat EK1 DAT EK2 DAT EUROP4 DAT EUROPS DAT T1 BAT T3 DAT TST210 DAT RH Types de fichiers dat e edward pcstar 1 pestar 1 Annuler E Edward PCSTAR 1 Ss PCSTAR 1 dii R seau E Lecteurs a 2 When OK is pressed the DAT file details are displayed Reflex Radar BM100 Record reading File E SEDWARDSPCSTAR 7TSPCSTAR TSTST210 DAT 7 File Information Company PCSTAR serial number 100 version Used protocol Date and time of start Date and time of stop Time slice Comments bm100 2 10 pcstar 2 00 ang nt sig osci KROHNE S A 960801 01000 00007 2 10 SMART 1071272001 14 23 10271522001 09 03 1 mn Datas blocks 3994
60. einforcements and beams e weld lines and dip stick pipes etc Refer to the figure at the top of the following page TDR gauges generate electromagnetic fields when a measurement pulse is emitted This field is affected by any nearby discontinuities and these will weaken and potentially block the emitted pulse A minimum distance is recommended depending on the probe type to be installed See the table on the next page for recommended free space dimensions Alternatively the fitter may use a reference chamber or stilling well However the chamber walls must be smooth i e no visible weld lines straight and vertical to maintain the pulse strength and gauge accuracy For clean applications only Coaxial type D probes may be used close to or touching objects or walls as the EM field generated by the probe is contained within the probe s outer sheath refer also to the EM field sizes given in the figures on the next page EROHNE Handbook BM 100 A 9 x 1 Agitator 2 Support beam perpendicular to the pulse direction 3 Abrupt changes in tank cross section 4 Heating tubes 5 Alternative solution reference chamber electromagnetic field is contained within chamber 6 Gauge electromagnetic field Any intruding metallic object will be detected in this zone if perpendicular to the emitted pulse direction Do not
61. et field function 1 1 1 1 1 6750 submenu and menu Save LEVEL mm new configuration and return to Operating Mode The operator may display volume once the gauge is calibrated to measure volume in submenu 1 7 Interface parameters may only be used if the gauge is factory set for interface measurement 28 Handbook BM 100 A KROHAE How to protect gauge configuration User menu functions 1 4 2 Entry Code 1 amp 1 4 3 Code 1 These functions are used to activate the restricted access code and lock the settings these will be impossible to modify without entering the correct code Do not lose this code Example procedure 3A e activate access code function e enter new code and exit configuration mode Step Action Press buttons to Information displayed at the end finish step of each step 1 Start from Operating Mode n a 6750 screen LEVEL mm 2 Go to function fct 1 4 2 5 241 5 5 5 5 Fct 1 4 2 ENTRY CODE1 3 Enter function data set field gt default value No No 4 Select Yes to confirm activation T of access Yes code 4 Exit function and go to fct HE Fct 1 4 3 1 4 3 CODE 1 Enter function 1 4 3 data set E CodE1 5 field teen Default TTT 6 Enter new 9 keystroke code RETA TTT TT CodE1 7 Re enter new 9 keystroke code Fct 1 4 3 to confirm Automatic exit from CODE 1 data set field to function 8 Exit function submenu a
62. f time is converted into an analogue output current between 3 8 and 20 5 mA or a digital signal corresponding to a calibrated distance which can then be displayed digitally in a variety of forms from a list of choices available in the gauge s user menu Readings taken using this technology have the advantage of being uninfluenced by dust foam vapour and agitated and boiling surfaces Pressure temperature and density variations also have no affect Distance 3 8 mA min output Level 20 5 mA max output Reference 4 point flange facing Distance to bottom of probe s measurable zone Distance Level Y Distance 20 5 mA max output Level 3 8 mA min output 4 Calibrated current output values 7 ie NOS 1 A ZA i i 20 5 22 NAMUR 043 current output values I mA Effective measuring range m W s When 1 lt 3 6 mA the current loop is open 1 3 6 mA error status displayed when fct 1 3 2 is set to 4 20 mA E 3 6mA 3 8 lt 1 lt 20 5 mA measuring range 22 error status displayed when fct 1 3 2 is set to 4 20 22 KROHN Handbook BM 100 A 59 The BM100 A can determine level in two ways depending on the dielectric constant of the product Direct mode Level or interface measurement for products where the dielectric constant is above1 4 Direct mode Inverted interface measurement is dealt with in the Service Manual Tank bottom following
63. figure displayed value and units User Sub menu 1 2 Display Functions These functions are used to choose the information to be displayed in operating mode e the measurement function distance level volume etc and units mm ft m3 etc Example procedure 2 e modify display mode from single to cyclic to configure a repeating loop displaying more than one piece of data e select Level and Distance and display each item for 5 seconds Display mode 1 single or 2 or more items in a repeating loop cyclic mode Step Action Press buttons to Information displayed at the end of finish step each step 1 Start from Operating Mode n a 6750 screen LEVEL mm 2 Go to fct 1 2 1 from the 1 2 1 operating mode DISP MODE 3 Enter function 1 2 1 E SINGL MODE Display Mode default value SINGL MODE 4 Modify value to T CYCL MODE CYCL MODE 5 Exit fct 1 2 1data set field Fet 1 2 2 and go to fct 1 2 2 DISPL ITEM 6 Enter function 1 2 2 gt Display Item data set field LEVEL Default value LEVEL 7 Select DISTANCE TT DISTANCE 8 Press RIGHT to confirm gt No or cancel data item to be added to display loop 9 Press UP to confirm 7 parameter 10 Exit data set field to aT Fet 1 2 3 confirm Go to to fct 1 2 3 CYCLIC TIME 11 Enter function 1 2 3 data gt T T T T 05 set field default value 01 Sec Change to 05 seconds 12 Exit data s
64. format KRF on PCSTAR without connecting and loading the settings onto the gauge To main title window This permits the user to browse for and save a new or modified gauge settings file KRF without connecting and loading the settings onto the gauge Handbook BM 100 A KROHNE 9 4 7 F9 Colors Change colours used on PCSTAR display board 16 are available Reflex Radar BM100 Colors Screen element Chosen component E Background Information text 1 F2 Exit and save F1 Help On line PCSTAR Help F2 Exit and save Saves new settings for the screen elements concerned F3 Exit Exit to main title window without saving modified elements F4 Default colors Reset to original colour scheme Modifiable color parameters Screen elements Chosen component Select display Selected by scrolling through a drop down menu or by clicking on the element window from the concerned Click on colour palette to select colour and press F2 to save drop down menu modified settings and exit Tank Background tank text level interface level shadow information background information text and light Current outputs Background current outputs text current output 2 current output 1 shadow and light Measurement bar Background level text distance interface level volume ullage volume graphs shadow
65. ftware and Fieldbus remote links are given at the end of section 3 4 3 3 4 Power On and self test mode The BM100A automatically self tests once connected to a power source The screen readout shown on the left will be displayed This test takes from 20 seconds to 172 minutes to The local display will then switch over to the operation mode display shown on the following page KROHNE BM 100 complete test V2 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 Firmware release currently programmed into the EPROM Electrically Programmable Read Only Memory 3 2 Local user interface The BM100A Local user interface is simple to use It has three push buttons three magnetically keyed sensors for configuring the gauge without removing the front cover in hazardous zones and a three line LCD Liquid Crystal Display screen at the front of the signal converter housing 1 10 2 2 9 KROHNE The display screen will go blank below 20 C 4 F but data can still be displayed if the instrument is 8 connected to a computer with PC STAR or other remote link 9 ENTER Hall Sensor Keyed using a bar magnet As item 6 First Display Line Operating mode measurement value Configuration mode function number Second Display Line Operating mode Configuration mode UP Hall Sensor Keyed using a bar magnet As item 5 Press the UP push button e To increase the value of a selected digit e For p
66. g up to scroll through the choices and right to change digit 10 name 10000 001 T 10000 001 11 Exit data set field function sub menu 1 1 1 1 6750 and menu Save configuration and LEVEL mm return to operating mode gnore steps 2 3 and 4 for HART outputs Leave the analogue output on Use local display interface only to configure each BM 100 A meter for network integration Communication Rate Use fct 1 6 1 BAUD RATE to optimise communication with the remote work station when using RS485 interface HART SMART networks are set at 1200 baud 32 Handbook BM 100 A KROHAE 3 4 5 Summary of User Functions The table below provides an overview of all parameters that can be set in the configuration menu Reset default values are in bold type in the Input Range column Function Fct Input Range Description 1 0 0 OPERATION 1 1 0 BASIS PARAM These functions concern the display only 1 1 1 TANKHEIGHT Enter 0 1 to 60 m This is the distance from the flange to 3 3 to 197 ft the bottom of the tank Can be set to As per order the probe length to ignore the bottom non linear amp non measurable zones 1 1 2 HOLD DIST Enter a value from 0 mm This prevents the gauge from Hold Distance Warning Critical Parameter 0 in to probe length The Minimum value 0 m e Twin probes Probe length 2m 6 5 0 25 m 9 8 in Probe length gt 2m 6 5 0 45 17 7 in e Sin
67. gle probes Probe length 2 m 6 5 displaying a zone near the flange where measurements may not be possible Function 1 5 3 Detection Delay should be used to suppress any non product reflections as reflections within this zone are still registered 0 25 m 9 8 in Probe length gt 2 m 6 5 0 60 23 6 in e Coaxial probe 0 05 m 2 1 1 3 TIME CONST 1 to 100 seconds This function filters possible signal Time Constant 5 seconds fluctuations when the tank is turbulent 1 1 4 WIN FROZEN Select YES or NO This causes the instrument to freeze Window Frozen Warning Critical Parameter NO window open or open its search window if product reflection is lost See function 1 1 5 1 1 6 for more details YES means the gauge will only search in the zone specified in Fct 1 1 5 1 1 5 LEVEL WIN Level Window Enter 0 2 m 7 9 to probe length L e Powders 4 0 m 13 12 ft e Others 0 5 m 19 7 in Sets the operating window for level measurement The window is centred around the level and moves as the level changes If product reflection is lost the instrument reacts according to the configuration set in Function 1 1 4 The value refers to the total window a value of 500 mm 20 denotes a window 250 mm 9 84 around the measurement 1 1 6 INTERF WIN Interface Window Enter 0 2 m 7 9 to probe length L 1 0 m 3 28 ft Sets the operating window for interface
68. gns a length or volume value to 4 Scale 11 Minimum to measure method selected in Fct 1 3 1 and the units set in Fct 1 2 5 As per order or 0 0 mA Refer to section 3 4 3 Example Procedure 4 1 3 4 SCAL I 1 MAX Scale 11 Maximum Enter value as in 1 3 3 Tank height or probe length as given in order Assigns a length or volume value to 20 mA Refer to section 3 4 3 Example Procedure 4 1 3 5 FUNCTION I 2 Select as in 1 3 1 Same as Fct 1 3 1 except this is for Level the second current output if ordered 1 3 6 RANGE 2 Select as in 1 3 2 Same as Fct 1 3 2 except this is for 4 20 mA the second current output if ordered 1 3 7 SCAL I 2 MIN Enter value as in 1 3 3 Same as Fct 1 3 3 except this is for As per order or 0 0 the second current output if ordered 1 3 8 SCAL I 2 MAX Enter value as in 1 3 4 As per order or Tank Height Same As order or Tank Height as Fct 1 3 4 except this is for the second current output if ordered Displayed when interface measurement is selected in the factory menu KROHAE Handbook BM 100 A 35 Function Fct Input Range Description 1 4 0 USER DATA 1 4 4 LANGUAGE Select GB US English Sets the language for readings amp F French or D German configuration As per order 1 4 2 ENTRY CODE 1 Select YES or NO Activates access code for protection NO of user configuration Code is then set
69. ication However if the signal is very weak then a Gain of 3 i e high signal amplification is given normally not less than 0 4 to 0 5 V Microprocessor L Peak 1 Unusable signal utut ur increase gain Level pulse St lee Unusable signal Gan ___ 60 6 62163 Threshold tO t1 t2 t3 where Gain f A and level signal amplitude e Signal within zone lt satisfies operating constraints further amplification using Gain 3 for weakest signals unnecessary KROHN Handbook BM 100 A 41 Level measurement Level pulse amplitude and threshold After connection to a power supply the BM100 A will 1 Measure reflection pulses in terms of voltage amplitude by cycling through a set of gains 2 Identify the highest amplitude as being the product level The diagram below shows a level threshold of 2 71 Volts for a Gain of 1 Voltage amplitude V Initial pulse 2 Flange reflection except coaxial probe 3 Non product reflection e g parasite agitator 4 Product level reflection 5 Level threshold with 2 metre steps Set in user function 1 5 1 6 Offset see below for definition 7 Distance measured as a function of time 2 71 2 5 0 6 ch 7 time ns distance f time Offset is the distance measured as time for the signal to travel from the signal converter to the flange the gauge s refere
70. in the Record Display Window item 16 on diagram 70 above Alt M to view either the data in Continuous mode or in Step by step mode Alt N to view Forward Continuous mode or Next step Step by step mode Alt P to view Backwards Continuous mode or Previous step Step by step mode AltB Reading Position A slider control appears to permit the user to browse quickly through the time slices recorded 9 4 6 F7 Configuration Remote gauge configuration This permits the user to create load open file on PC STAR modify and save new configurations without changing the current settings The software will ask the user which Embedded Software version is in the EPROM chip of the BM100A gauge Select the version that corresponds to the gauge in question amp press OK to go to Record reading main screen Please refer to page 67 for more details Functions available F1 Help F2 Load from disk F3 Exit F5 Save to disk 76 User functions 1 1 1 to 1 1 7 Basic Parameters User functions 1 2 1 to 1 2 6 Display Parameters User functions 1 3 1 to 1 3 8 Current Output Parameters User functions 1 4 1 to 1 4 9 User Data Parameters User functions 1 5 1 to 1 5 9 Application Parameters User functions 1 6 1 to 1 6 2 Serial Input Output Parameters User functions 1 7 1 to 1 7 3 Strapping Table Parameters On line PCSTAR Help This permits the user to browse for and open a gauge settings file
71. ine help file F3 Exit Exit to real time measurement main window F4 Zoom Reduces the time slice scale F5 Zoom Increases the time slice scale F10 Screen copy To select a directory and save the current screen as a bitmap file F9 Colors Menu Refer to section 9 4 7 for all information concerning this set of functions F10 Screen copy Menu To save a bitmap image of the active window 70 Handbook BM 100 A Alt F1 Oscilloscope Menu 118 7 9A 9B Ze STAR 2 00 NEC Execute 11 2612 14 32 Reflex Radar BM100 v 2 11 KROHNE S A KROHNE Reflex Radar BM100 Oscilloscope pal Asked gain Current gain 2 Distance 1139 mm Amplitude 3 40 v Threshold 2 93 V 12 98 7107 1 P da ms BM100 state Ge ee ee 123456 0 00 v 1330mm 4 Probe length F4 Zoom F6 Numerize F4 Record F9 Colors 5 6 10 1 2 3 4 Item Item Description 1 Zoom increase time scale 2 Zoom reduce time scale 3 F6 Numerize PC STAR will record oscilloscope data when the F6 button is pressed in this window Once this button is pressed some time is required to process the data before being displayed This function will not be available when in play back mode Record Reading 4 Maximum limit on scale 5 Factory configured probe length L2 6 Status Markers as given on gauge 7 Time and
72. iven on the converter nameplate the flange markings and specifications in the approval certificates 1 3 Mounting on a tank 1 3 1 Installation instructions General notes The fitter should give some thought to tank fittings and tank shape e nozzle position in relation to the tank walls and other objects inside the tanks Warning this free area will depend on the probe type selected refer to later on in this section e of tank roof i e floating concrete integral etc and base i e conical etc 1 3 2 Installation instructions Nozzle Nozzle height Recommendation especially for single probes and powder applications Do not fit a nozzle longer than its diameter h lt d where h nozzle height and d nozzle diameter Contact KROHNE if this relationship cannot be respected 8 Handbook BM 100A Nozzles extending into tank Caution Do not use nozzles that extend into the tank This will block the emitted pulse Process connection For the gauge to make accurate measurements e tank process connection must be level e ensure a good fit with the gauge process connection e the tank roof should not deform under the weight of the gauge Objects discontinuities inside the tank that influence the probe EM electromagnetic field Install the process connection far from protruding objects such as e heating tubes e sudden changes in tank cross section e tank wall r
73. k x Connection trial Unknown device identifier Point to point connection Port COMI 1200 Bd RTS 3 Cancel If the PC STAR doesn t succeed in making a connection the RTS shutdown parameter see Section 9 4 4 F4 Serial Parameters below will be automatically incremented until a connection is made Execute 11 26 2002 13 49 Reflex Radar BM100 v 2 11 KROHNE S A KROHNE Current Current Distance Interface distance Ullage volume output 1 output 2 mA mm mA mm mm mm liter 0341330 0341330 T 428 20 0077 1000 20 0077 1000 17 26 829 501 825 9 53 jg 345 985 345 4 000 4 000 13300 1330 0 2150 0 Probe length 1330 mm Dead zone 300 mm Level Interface Level Interface level level Display COM1 1200 Bd KROHNE F1 Help F2 Configuration F3 Exit F4 Record F5 Display F6 Trend F Signal F8 Markers F9 Colors F10 Screen copy This shows the real time tank status This screen is divided into three parts In default layout for a single output this will show a bar with Current output 1and level graduations on the left hand side a representation of the tank with its contents in the middle the top dead zone will be indicated as a grey dotted line and a bar with distance and level graduations on the right 64 Handbook BM 100A KROHNE The following functions are available on the main measurement window page
74. libration parameters are still the same Ask KROHNE for the factory calibration sheet and password for access to the factory menu Electrical Connecti ons and Communication Output The display does not work Instrument is wired to the wrong voltage fuses have blown Replace the power supply fuse F1 as show in section 4 2 2 If the ambient temperature is below 20 4 F the LCD does not work Consider using a PC equipped with KROHNE PC STAR software if in a general purpose area On connecting the instrument to a DCS unit the gauge output current drops to 3 7 mA or lower The load resistance in the active loop is limited to 3500 If the DCS load is higher then the output current will drop Measure the output load with an ohmmeter Modify the load if this does not conform with the output option limits See section 2 2 2 Output remains at the same value about 16 mA A power supply has been connected to the output terminal The electronics package should be sent to a KROHNE authorised service center A list of KROHNE offices is supplied on the last page of this handbook KROHAE Handbook BM 100A 49 5 Ordering spare parts Spare Parts BM100 Electronics Code Level meter XF04 X BM100 Housing 0 Without 3 Aluminium Exd 1 Aluminium Standard 4 Aluminium Exde zone 10 2 Aluminium Exde 5 Aluminium Exd zone10 Cover 0 Without 2 With window 1 Blind Ele
75. n chassis Screw To unscrew 46 Handbook BM 100A Step 6 Step 7 Undo the two screws holding block in the Disconnect interface socket Remove display housing screen circuit board Step 8 Step 9 Remove the electronics chassis carefully Disconnect the coaxial cable coaxial cable Step 10 Use these instructions to mount the new chassis Care should be taken when putting the electronics package back into the housing to avoid trapping the coaxial cable between the housing and the rear cover Load the old settings saved on a dat file using PC STAR or re enter information noted on the configuration record in appendix B KROHN Handbook BM 100 A 47 Replacing the fuses As indicated in the diagram below the power supply is protected by a fuse F1 This will be visible when the electronics chassis is removed from the housing The fuse rating is dependant on the type of power supply used and is given below Power Supply Board 100 240 V AC Power supply fuse F1 T 400 mA 1500 A 250V IEC127 2 V Time Lag Fuse Power supply fuse F1 T 1 25 A 1500 A 250V IEC127 2 V Time Lag Fuse 48 Handbook 100 KRDHNE 4 3 Fault clearing Event Fault Action General Operation Local Display The High Frequency board is not sending Contact a KROHNE authorised Status Marker pulse service Centre 1 displayed Reason it may have been damaged by The electronics package may electrostatic
76. n window F6 Trend Menu Displays a real time graph of distance from flange against time since the gauge started recording 1515 Execute 1142212002 13 49 Reflex Radar 100 v 2 11 KROHNE S A KROHNE Reflex Radar BM100 Trend uL E Level 962 mm mm Interface level 681 mm 1330 0 T T T T T TTL md Time mn 99 0 E mi 11 22 2002 12 42 50 F1 Help F3 Exit F4 Zoom F5 Zoom F10 Screen copy i KROHNE ALT F1 Oscillo Record reading Fi Help F2 Configuration F3 Exit F6 Trend F7 Signal F8 Markers F9 Colors F10 Screen copy Functions F1 Help On line help file F3 Exit Exit to real time measurement main window F4 Zoom Reduces the time scale F5 Zoom Increases the time scale F10 Screen copy To select a directory and save the current screen as a bitmap file KROHNE Handbook BM 100A 67 F7 Signal Menu Displays a real time graph of signal amplitude over distance from flange Reflex Radar BM100 Signal 5 50 v 2 95 y 2 14 v 2 50v 0 00 ae Gain Amplitude f F3 Exit 7 6 8 10 5 12 Item Item Description 1 Interface Threshold voltage value to the left of the window 2 Level pulse indicator arrow 3 Level threshold voltage value to the left of the window 4 Interface pulse indicator arrow 5 Gain and amplitude of selected pulse with distance indicated by an arrow 6
77. nce point If difficulties are experienced finding the correct level try the following solutions e User function 1 1 4 Window Frozen set to Yes A Critical Parameter Ask KROHNE for more advice before reconfiguring gauge This concentrates search for product level in a small defined zone and ignores interference signals The gauge will set up the level window on either side of the last reading with a plus minus range equal to half of the value given in Function 1 1 5 The gauge will then ignore all other pulse reflections outside the level window as long as there is a reflection above the pre set threshold If no pulse is detected the instrument will change the Gain automatically as the pulse changes amplitude e User function 1 1 4 Window Frozen set to No The instrument will search along the entire length of the probe Warning This may lead the instrument to incorrectly identify a non product reflection e g a nearby beam or the nozzle to be the current level e Modification of User Function 1 5 1 Level Threshold AN Critical Parameter Ask KROHNE for more advice before reconfiguring gauge The default threshold values do not normally need to be changed However the level threshold may need to be modified if level is hard to detect due to parasite signals from obstructions in the tank nozzle beams and mixers or the measurement of products with very low dielectric constants 42 Handbook BM 100 A If th
78. nd A444 6750 menu Save new LEVEL mm configuration and return to Operating Mode Example procedure 3B e to re enter the configuration mode from the Operating mode with the restricted access function activated 9 Start from Operating Mode n a 6750 screen LEVEL mm 10 Press RIGHT button to enter gt CodE 1 Configuration Mode Screen eee displays access code entry 11 Type 9 keystroke access code Fct 1 0 0 User menus are now OPERATION accessible A typing error impossible to delete incorrect keystroke will quit the user back to the operating mode KROHN Handbook BM 100 A 29 How to set an analogue current output scale User menu functions 1 3 1 to 1 3 4 amp 1 3 5 to 1 3 8 for a second analogue output This set of functions allows users to set up a scale The minimum 4mA and maximum 20mA values of an analogue current output should ideally lie within the device s active measuring zone as the display will freeze when the signal is lost Refer to the measurement limits table for each probe type in the introduction Refer also to the stqrt of section 3 4 3 for the advantages of changing tank height Example procedure 4 e personalise a measurement scale e select Level as the current output parameter for the scale to be set up from the tank bottom e choose suitable minimum and maximum values for the scale Step Action Press buttons to
79. ng mode go to fct 1 5 1 Level 3 3 7 T T 7 5 Fct 1 5 1 Threshold LEVEL 3 Enter function current value level to first gt 3 80 read off peak amplitude The top value GAIN2 gives the peak amplitude in volts 4 Press enter to see amp modify configured ad 3 80 level threshold in volts and the minimum MIN G 2 gain used 5 Modify the threshold value so that value is 3 44 no less than 0 5V below the peak amplitude MIN G2 6 Exit data set field function sub menu and 1 1 1 1 6750 menu Store configuration and return to LEVEL mm operating mode Check that the gauge can measure in the required measuring range Note that the threshold drops every 2 metres 6 5 ft Refer to the BM100 A Service Manual for the threshold value for each 2 metre 6 5 ft step KROHN Handbook BM 100 A 43 Solid application notes Most dry solid applications except powder or flakes with high dielectric constants such as charcoal and coal powder are measured with a Gain of 3 If it is difficult to measure level at a certain point with the gauge using a Gain from 0 to 2 then an internal tank structure exposed girder etc is most likely to be within the electromagnetic pulse field area the gauge will detect the largest signal and assume this is the product level Interface measurement After being switched on the BM100 A will e Identify the closest reflection to the flange above the level threshold minimum
80. ng two people to avoid damaging the probe Support the housing and the probe Installation of single and twin cable probe level meters 2 1 Caution Do not over bend probe 2 Inserting the probe opening to avoid cable hold more than one bending 21m 3 31 metre above the Outdoor sites Fit a sunshade on the gauge for open air installations this is supplied on demand The ambient temperature limits of the gauge are given below 50 C 122 F 20 C 4 F 12 Handbook BM 100 A Cable probes entanglement and straightness The cable must be straight once inserted into the tank The cable counterweight should not touch the bottom of the tank The cable must be far from other objects e g mixers to avoid entanglement Rigid length of single and twin cable probes Cable diameter Rigid length 145mm or 5 200mm or 8 Single cable SSES Q4mm or 0 15 J 8mm or 0 3 Twin cable Amm or 0 15 6mm or 0 24 145mm or 5 145mm or 5 EROHNE Handbook BM 100 A 13 1 3 4 Specific installation instructions gauge liquid applications Probe bending in agitated products recommended solutions Probe Type Supports and fastenings Stilling well installation Twin rod A Weld a 45mm 1 8 internal diameter tube on the bottom of the vessel then insert the probe Possible On site calibration may be required to m
81. o 1 5 mm 0 02 to 0 06 non Ex applications only e output current cable diameter should be from 0 5 to 0 75 mm 0 02 to 0 03 PE Ground Terminal notes The internal earth connection shall be used according local applicable installation standards in Europe the Low voltage Standard prescribes the connection of the yellow green cable in case of 230VAC KROHN Handbook BM 100 A 19 Terminal layout Ex version Current output terminals Power supply I X L N X Terminal not used except for RS485 outputs Wiring the gauge for use in hazardous areas Ex amp FM Use the correct wires and spade tags for terminal connections as specified in the Supplementary Installation and Operating Instructions for the BM100 A Ai KEMA 01 ATEX 1078X Gauge PE Ground Terminal notes The internal earth connection shall be used according local applicable installation standards in Europe the Low voltage Standard prescribes the connection of the yellow green cable in case of 230VAC Options power supply The type of power supply to be used will be indicated on the gauge nameplate 1 100 240 AC 15 10 Power output 9VA 2 24 V AC DC 15 10 Power output 9VA Li N 20 Handbook BM 100 A Options output The output wires should be wired to the gauge terminals according to the type of output selected when the order was placed The type of output supplied will be indicate
82. of liquid level and interface of two liquids For the storage of volatile products such as water and carbon disulphide tanks the BM 100 A can also be equipped with a probe type G to measure the interface with a top mounted probe this avoids the resultant safety issues of installing a gauge under the tank Items supplied e Signal converter connected to a cable coaxial or rod signal guidance probe as per order Optional remote extension with wall support sunshade with fastening material in each case e magnet for operator control parameter assignment only for version with local display e wrench the covers Documentation supplied The following documentation will be included with the instrument e installation and operating instructions this manual and handbook e approval documents unless reproduced in the installation and operating instructions 4 Handbook BM100A KH UHME Principal gauge components 10 11 12 13 14 Handbook BM 100 A KROHAE Non Ex version Ex Version Cable entry output Cable entry power supply Local user interface display screen buttons and magnetically actuated hall sensors Nameplate see diagram on the following page Flange Single cable probe Counterweight Twin cable probe Spacer Short circuit Equipotential bonding system connection Ex Isolating chamber separates electronics housing from hazardous products Pressure release plug
83. oftware is unzipped Unzip the software at which point the WinZip Wizard should run the set up file or Find the installation file Setup or Install on the CD ROM diskette and open it to run the Installation Wizard 2 Follow the instructions given in the Wizard entering the serial number when instructed to do so The software will then be installed 9 2 PC STAR Software history KROHNE PC STAR software history for remote programming of BM 100 A by PC Date of PC User software PC STAR details Introduction Month Year Hardware Operating Software Instructions Comments system release 11 1996 PC Windows 3 xx 1 10 On line help Initial release 95 98 10 2001 PC Windows 3 xx 1 20 95 98 1 21 Improvements to 12 2001 PC Windows 95 2 00 operating system 98 NT Me current support 2000 and XP 62 Handbook BM 100 A 9 3 Setting up the gauge before connecting with the software Type of communication network e Point to point networks Communication with one device No gauge configuration required All configuration work may be done on the computer e RS485 networks Communication with more than one device To enable the software to identify each gauge configure the gauge using the local display screen refer to the Quick Configuration section for giving the gauge an address and name to each gauge The gauge will measure from the short circui
84. owse _ r Start of recording Now C Date MM DD YY 10 23 2002 rime HH MN r End of recording Period C Date MM DD YY 1072372002 Time HH MN Options Time slice Signal Oscilloscope i mn 1 30 r Comments 50 characters aaa SS Functions available on this page F1 Help On line help file F2 Start Start Record Exit Exit to real time measurement main window Browse Find directory and create file Recording Options Start of Recording Either now or a delayed start date and time End of Recording Either in a given number of hours or a given date and time Signal Oscilloscope Activate these zones to record these types of data Time slice Time spacing between each recorded reading Range 1 to 30 minutes Comments Complementary information concerning the record 50 characters maximum 66 Handbook BM 100 A KROHNE F5 Display Menu This shows the gauge local display as it would be on the tank The operating and configuration mode functions are all available on this window and functions are made available by left clicking on the relevant keys below the LCD display Reflex Radar BM100 local display Functions available gt Right key ai Enter key KROHNE T Up key F1 Help On line help files F3 Quit Exit to real time measurement mai
85. pending on where the last reflection was lost Zone 1 Dead zone e Status marker 3 is displayed when the product enters the dead zone e Gauge assumes the tank is full and displays the maximum level value Zone 2 Full zone e fthe gauge loses the signal in this zone it reacts as in zone 1 the tank is assumed to be full e The gauge searches for a reflection in this zone e On reaching the full zone the level will continue to rise to a current output of 20 5 mA 37 96 if signal is not lost Note the search zone increases to Fct 1 1 2 Hold Distance Fct 1 1 5 Level Window 2 if this value is greater than 300mm 12 Zone 3 Central measurement zone e The gauge uses Fct 1 1 5 Level Window to search in this zone for the largest pulse reflection e Ifthe pulse is lost the reading freezes at the last value Status marker 3 will be displayed e Status marker 2 will then be displayed if no reflection is found in the Level Window search zone and the reflection search will be enlarged to the probe length e reading will remain frozen during this time Zone 4 Empty zone e Ifthe reflection is lost in this zone the gauge assumes the tank vessel to be empty e short circuit reflection will become larger than product reflection at this time e If level is not at zero the gauge will descend further to a level equivalent to a minimum output of 3 8 mA e The gauge searche
86. pproved directives and norms The above symbols with the exception of the CE symbol will not appear on gauge nameplates or supplied paperwork if the approvals are not specified in the order by the customer KROHN Handbook BM 100 A 61 9 PC STAR software installation and operation instructions This section gives a short installation and operation guide for the PC STAR Version 2 00 a software program developed in house by KROHNE to facilitate remote configuration and data display on a PC Personal Computer work station It is supplied on customer demand only 9 1 Software Installation Minimum hardware requirements IBM PC AT compatible computer 386 microprocessor or better 4MB RAM 2MB free hard disk drive space and VGA SVGA display PC communication 1 x RS 232 serial port Operating system Windows 95 98 2000 Me and XP Additional hardware For HART protocol RS232 HART TM converter e g VIATOR from MACTek For RS485 SMART Protocol RS232 RS485 converter e g K485 ISOL from KK Systems Ltd The software is supplied zipped or unzipped either on a CD ROM or on 3 75 diskettes The software is supplied with a unique serial number that must be entered to install the software 1 Load the CD ROM or diskette into the relevant drive and wait for the installation Wizard to auto run If nothing happens check that the correct software for 95 98 NT 2000 Me and XP has been supplied and the s
87. r testing or repair to KROHNE Your instrument has been carefully manufactured and tested If installed and operated in accordance with these operating instructions it will rarely present any problems Should you nevertheless need to return an instrument for servicing or repair please pay strict attention to the following points Due to statutory regulations on environmental protection and safeguarding the health and safety of our personnel KROHNE may only handle test and repair returned instruments that have been in contact with liquids without risk to personnel and environment e This means that KROHNE can only service your instrument if accompanied by the following certificate confirming that the instrument is safe to handle If the instrument has been operated with toxic caustic flammable or water endangering liquids you are kindly requested e check and ensure if necessary by rinsing or neutralising that all cavities in the instrument are free from such dangerous substances Directions on how you can find out whether the primary head has to be opened and flushed out or neutralised are obtainable from KROHNE on request e attach a certificate to the instrument confirming that the instrument is safe to handle and stating the liquid used We cannot service your instrument unless accompanied by such a certificate Specimen certificate Company Address Department Name Tel No Fax No The enclosed
88. s for a reflection in this zone The search zone increases to Fct 1 1 7 Probe Length fct 1 1 5 Level Window 2 if this value is greater than 300 mm 12 40 Handbook BM 100A Gain and voltage amplitude As explained in the measuring principle in section 7 the level of a product is converted from a return signal the product reflection received by the gauge this signal has taken a certain amount of time to return to the gauge and it has a certain strength size measured in milli volts dependant on the dielectric constant of the product All pulse signals returning to the gauge electronics block including flange obstruction and the product surface reflections are converted to voltage amplitudes The gauge s microprocessor looks for part of the largest signal that is over a set voltage amplitude called the threshold and identifies this as the product being measured For this signal to be usable by the gauge the microprocessor will amplify the signal by increasing the gain Once the signal is within a set working range the gauge follows this signal The gauge registers any changes in time for this part of the signal to return to the converter and translate this into a displayed level or volume Gain is a function of voltage amplitude This defines the default threshold value when the gauge is searching for the product level A strong return signal will be given a low gain i e Gain 0 or a small amplif
89. slice 7 F6 Trend function shows level and interface over time recorded 8 F1 Help on line help function 9 F7 Signal shows return signal received by gauge at a given time and date 10 F2 Configuration access to user menu The settings here are read only This list will also show modifications to the gauge settings over the time measurement data is recorded 11 F8 Markers Error indicators activated at a given time and date 12 F3 Exit Record Reading window 13 F9 Colors change screen component colours as shown in Section 9 4 7 14 F10 Screen copy function for saving bitmaps of the current screen 15 AItF1 Oscilloscope to display signal amplitude return signal time at a given day and time 16 playback functions KROHNE Handbook BM 100A 75 The Signal Trend Markers Configuration function windows given in the list on the preceding page correspond to those found in the real time display windows with the exception that the real time functions are suppressed i e F6 Numerize in the Alt F1 Oscilloscope window ui WI voll Probe length 1330 mm Dead zone 300 mm Level Interface Level Interface level level Record reading KROHNE Alt M Step by step Alt P Previous Alt N Next Bottom of Record Reading main screen when the sign is pressed sign at the bottom right hand side of the window This will access the viewing features
90. sured in interface mode The measurement scale four possible configurations for analogue current output with Level selected in function 1 3 1 Function 1 1 1 True tank height 2 Measurable height probe length Li 20 ________ 20 ______ 3 Non measurable Display frozen in top dead zone zone LLL mA 4 Hold distance user function 1 1 2 5 Minimum dead zone value 1 5 3 Fet 1 1 2 AmA 6 Detection delay user function 1 5 3 A B Display frozen below the probe 7 Active measurement 4mA 4mA zone D Note that 4mA is set in user menu function 1 3 3 and 20mA is set in user menu function 1 3 4 As can be seen above there are 4 principal scale configurations for measuring level Configuration A Parameters Function 1 1 1 Probe length L4 excluding counterweight Function 1 3 3 4mA 0 0 m mm in ft units defined in 1 2 4 for 4 mA Function 1 3 4 20mA Probe length L4 Hold distance maximum value The configuration used in Quick Configuration Example Procedure 4 in section 3 4 3 When the gauge reaches the minimum and maximum outputs then the measurement will freeze as the tank is now considered to be empty or full respectively Configuration B Parameters Function 1 1 1 Probe length L4 excluding counterweight Function 1 3 3 4 0 0 Function 1 3 4 Probe length L4 excluding counterweight The top of the
91. t to the top dead zone so no scale configuration is necessary For the option where a 1 passive analogue output is available with the RS485 output the scale should be set as before 9 4 PCSTAR Functions Check that the correct hardware has been installed to allow communication between the gauge and the work station Once the software is running the basic functions and the associated function keys will be shown at the foot of the first page Open the PC STAR software The operator will see the PC STAR main title window pestav 2 00 Execute Help 11 26 2002 13 45 Reflex Radar BM100 KROHNE S A KR 0 N E KRGOANIE Reflex Radar BM 100 Copyright 1996 KROHNE S A F1 Help F2 Connection F4 Serial F5 Record reading F7 Configuration F9 Colors To enter the functions displayed in the diagram above move the cursor to the bar concerned and left click to open or use the keyboard function key indicated The functions available are discussed in sections 9 4 1 to 9 4 7 below 9 4 1 F1 Help PCSTAR Help for a summary on PCSTAR functions KROHNE Handbook BM 100A 63 9 4 2 F2 Connection Opens a connection between PCSTAR and the gauge This will establish a connection with the gauge s A small window will open either confirming the connection or advising the user otherwise This will open a window which displays graphics of the current status of outputs and a representation of the tan
92. tion 1 1 1 to L4 avoids having a non measurable zone underneath the probe where the measurement on the display freezes e when setting up a measurement scale as explained on the following pages this means that the level at the end of the probe will be taken as zero instead of the tank bottom How tank height affects measurement when either Level or Distance is measured Example procedure 1 e change true tank height 10000mm to factory configured probe length L 9000mm and then save the new parameter Refer to item 5 in the diagram above 4 100 0 Distance Level 1 True tank height 2 Measurable height factory configured probe length 3 Non measurable zone 4 With true tank height 1 set in Function 1 1 1 of the User s menu 5 With factory configured probe length L4 in Function 1 1 1 of the User s menu 00 Step Action Press buttons to Information displayed at the end of finish step each step 1 Start from Operating n a 6750 Mode screen LEVEL mm 2 Go to function fct 1 1 1 gt Fet 1 1 1 from Operating Mode TANK HEIGHT 3 Enter function current gt 10000 00 value 10000mm 4 Modify value to 09000 00 09000 00 millimetres T 5 Exit to Save function leck STORE Yes 6 amp exit to Operating 1 5750 Mode LEVEL mm KROHAE Handbook BM 100 A 27 How to con
93. ts are available 4 Set to Liter Liter 5 Exit data set level and go to fct 1 7 2 to 17 Fet 1 7 2 input calibration points INPUT TAB 6 Enter function to program the table The gt 15 point is displayed current value 15 7 Change to point 01 TTET TT TTT 01 8 Press ENTER to set level height from the 1 00100 0 bottom of the tank at point 01 in mm mm Current value 00100 0 mm 9 Change level to 00200 0 mm gt gt 00200 0 mm 9 To confirm and set filled volume at this m 0003000 0 level Default volume 0003000 0 Liter Liter 10 Change to 0000020 0 Liter Press enterto 5 5 5 1 1 11 1 0000020 0 confirm and exit data set field TTT Liter 11 To confirm and exit data set field 2 Fet 1 7 2 INPUT TAB 12 Enter function to add second point on gt 15 table The point number will be displayed default value 15 13 Change to point 02 T 5 0 0 02 14 To set level at point 02 in mm Current 00600 0 value 00600 0 mm 15 Change level to 00400 0 mm 00400 0 mm 16 To confirm and set filled volume at this J 0799999 9 point Current volume 0799999 9 0 Liter Liter 17 Change to 0000040 0 Liter 1 1 1 5 1 5 1 0000040 0 SLT Liter gt TT 18 Exit data set field function sub menu and 1 1 1 1 6750 menu Save configuration and return to LEVEL mm operating mode EROHNE Handbook BM 100 A 31 Clearing the current gauge volume calibration table data Go to fct 1
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95. uis aqold suoneoidde pijos sec pinbr Handbook BM 100A 55 KROHAE 6 2 2 Definition of terms 56 Distance Interface Interface Distance Interface Level Interface Volume Layer Level Probe Length Distance from the face of flange to the level for 1 product or the surface of the top product in the case of 2 products Interface where the two products come into contact Distance from the face of the flange to the liquid liquid interface Height from the bottom of the tank to the liquid liquid interface Tank Height Interface distance Volume of bottom product Thickness of the top product Distance Interface Distance minimum 100mm 4 Height from the bottom of the of the tank to the surface of the top product Tank height distance Ordered length of probe L from face of flange to end of probe including short circuit and counterweight Tank Height Distance from the face of the flange to the bottom of the tank Ullage Unfilled volume Volume Total volume filled flange facing Ullage e c 5 2 SE 5 3 1 2125 28 Cc oo IRAK f y E Sa p 3 8 5 alo Product 2 gt 510 y E Y _____ Interface volume Handbook BM 100 A
96. voltage amplitude set in fct 1 5 1 as being the level e Identify the next largest reflection which is above the interface threshold set in fct 1 5 4 as being the interface Follow instructions given above for Level Threshold modification measurement only possible if the gauge is factory configured for interface Voltage amplitude V 1 Initial pulse 2 Flange reflection 2 71 3 First largest reflection level 4 Second largest reflection interface 5 Level threshold Set in user fct 1 5 1 6 Measurement not dielectric constant dependant g i E 7 Measurement dielectric 0 6 ie 7 J timens constant dependant distance f time Interface threshold Set in user fct 1 5 4 2 5 Interface measurement when only one product is present in the tank The gauge assumes that at least 100 mm 4 of top product is in the tank as soon as a top product reflection has been detected and or the short circuit at the end of the AN probe is no longer detected This means that level freezes at a constant 100 mm 4 above the indicated interface Also note however that the interface level displayed will be slightly higher than the real value The gauge will measure the correct interface and level values once there is at least 100 mm 4 of top product in the tank Default voltage amplitude thresholds for a given Gain for level and interface Gain Minimum threshold Volts Level Interface 0 2 59 2 66 1

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