SmartRadar FlexLine Installation Guide © 2007
Table of contents FlexLine Table of contents 1 General........................................................................... 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 Using this installation guide ......................................... 1 Related documents...................................................... 1 Trademarks.................................................................. 1 Contact ........................................................................ 1 Safety .......................................
FlexLine 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 5 Table of contents Installing the compound glands, conduits and stopping plugs without SmartConn........................................... 22 Electrical connection.................................................. 23 Finishing installation with SmartConn........................ 34 Finishing installation without SmartConn................... 35 Technical data ............................................................. 36 5.1 Weights and dimensions........................
General 1 General 1.1 Using this installation guide FlexLine For use in measurement systems for inventory measurement and control. The SmartRadar Flexline can integrate data from other measurement devices, such as temperature RTD sensors. Data from Radar and connected sensors can be communicated to host computer systems via a variety of industry standard protocols. 1.
FlexLine 2 Safety 2.1 Correct for use Safety The SmartRadar FlexLine is a radar-based level gauge to use in inventory measurement systems and can be used to interface with other systems and sensors such as temperature gauges. 2.2 Safety conventions "Warnings", "Cautions" and "Notes" are used throughout this installation guide to bring special matters to the immediate attention of the reader. • A Warning concerns danger to the safety of the technician or user.
Safety FlexLine in accordance with national, local and company regulations. The entire electrical installation shall be carried out in accordance with the national requirements for electrical equipment to be installed in hazardous areas. NOTE Refer to EN IEC 60079-14 or NEC (NFPA70). 2.3.5 Additional information If you require additional information, contact Enraf or its representative. 2.3.6 Environmental conditions Observe the environmental conditions for the temperature and the pressure.
FlexLine 2.5 Safety Labels A Fig. 2.1 Labels A Identification label with safety note. Fig. 2.
Safety 2.6 FlexLine Personal safety Warning! In hazardous areas it is compulsory to use personal protection and safety gear. This can be: • Safety helmet, fire-resistive overall, safety shoes, safety glasses, working gloves, LEL-meter. Pay attention to the kind of product in the tank. If there is any danger for your health, wear a gas mask and take all necessary precautions.
FlexLine Safety Tools Warning! Use non-sparking tools and explosion-proof testers. Use suitable explosion-proof tools (e.g. testing devices)! Working environment Warning! Avoid generation of static electricity. Make sure that no explosive gas mixtures build up in the working area. Required skills Warning! The technician must have technical skills to be able to safely install the equipment.
Safety FlexLine 2.8 Electrical 2.8.1 IEC safety standards • The entire electrical installation must be in accordance with the International Standard EN IEC 60079-14 for electrical equipment in hazardous areas or with NEC (NFPA70) requirements. • The stopping plugs, cable glands and reducers must be installed in accordance with appropriate IP requirements • Use explosion proof (Ex-d) compound barrier glands (due >2 litres IIB) in case of use without SmartConn (Ex-e junction box).
FlexLine Safety FM Without SmartView: Class , DIV , group C,D T6 NEMA 4X Ta: -40 °C - +65 °C. With SmartView: Class , DIV , group C,D T4 NEMA 4X Ta: -25 °C - +65 °C. CSA Without SmartView: Class , DIV , group C,D T6 NEMA 4X Ta: -40 °C - +65 °C. With SmartView: Class , DIV , group C,D T4 NEMA 4X Ta: -25 °C - +65 °C. 2.9.2 Device with SmartConn Type of protection: ATEX / IEC Ex / CSA Without SmartView: Ex de [ia] T6 Ta: -40 °C - +65 °C. With SmartView: Ex de [ia] ia T4 Ta: -25 °C - +65 °C. 2.
Safety FlexLine NOTE This device is certified to measure liquid levels in metal, concrete or similar materials, enclosed tanks. NOTE The radiated output power of the device is far below the exposure limits. Nevertheless, use the device in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimal. 2.10.
FlexLine Product Description 3 Product Description 3.1 SmartRadar components B C A D Fig. 3.1 System components The device has following components: A B C D SmartRadar FlexLine with separator coupling to radar antenna SmartView (optional) SmartConn (optional) Antenna connection (refer to the antenna installation guide) 3.2 SmartRadar FlexLine 3.2.1 Function The SmartRadar Flexline is the core component.
Product Description 3.2.2 FlexLine Components A C B D E F G J I H Fig. 3.
FlexLine 3.3 SmartView 3.3.1 Function Product Description The SmartView display can be part of the device. You can install it as stand alone version as well. In this case it is placed in a larger housing. Refer to the display installation guide. 3.4 SmartConn 3.4.1 Function SmartConn is an optional Ex-e junction box and is only certified for ATEX, IEC Ex and CSA. It simplifies the external connection of the device and provides additional cable entries. 3.4.
Product Description 3.5 FlexLine Configurations Each device has several configurations.
FlexLine Installation 4 Installation 4.1 Safety Warning! Make sure that the power to the device is switched off, before you open the cover of the device. Caution! Do not make any additional holes in the housing. Do not incorporate rotating machines or other devices, which create turbulence inside the FlexConn box. Warning! Always clean the FlexConn box flange, when you open or before you close the housing. 4.2 Receipt 1. Open the box. 2.
Installation FlexLine 4.3 Storage 4.3.1 Storage of uninstalled devices Keep the device in its original packing during storage. Keep the device indoors during storage. /i Ambient conditions Temperature -50 to +85 °C (SmartView -30 to +85 °C) Humidity 20 to 90 % 4.3.2 Storage of installed devices If you do not use an installed device for a longer period, we recommend not to disconnect the mains connection line. If this is not possible, put some moistureabsorbing material (e.g.
FlexLine Installation A D B C Fig. 4.1 Distances to installed device A B C D 550 mm. (21.7“) 260 mm. (10.2“) 430 mm. (16.9“) 300 mm. (11.8“) Device weight: 16,3 kg. (36 lbs) 4.5 Installation overview Installation of the SmartRadar requires the following steps: 1. Mechanical installation of the device on the tank separator. 2. Preparations for connection 3. Installing the compound glands and conduits 4. Electrical connection 5.
Installation 4.6 FlexLine Mechanical installation A B C Fig. 4.2 Separator coupling and separator Connect the SmartRadar to the tank separator. 1. Place the separator coupling (A) of the device on the tank separator (C). Make sure that the pin of the separator coupling fits into the corresponding opening of the tank separator. 2. Turn the ring (B) clockwise to fasten the device. Fasten the ring hand tight.
FlexLine Installation 4.7 Preparations for installation with SmartConn 4.7.1 Open the cover of the SmartConn A Fig. 4.3 SmartConn box 1. Loosen the 4 bolts (A) of the cover. Use an Allen key (4 mm). 2. Remove the cover.
Installation FlexLine 4.8 Preparations for installation without SmartConn 4.8.1 Remove the top cover A B Fig. 4.4 Remove the top cover 1. Open the display cover (A). 2. Move up the top cover (B) at the front side and remove the top cover.
FlexLine 4.8.2 Installation Open the cover A A Fig. 4.5 Open the cover of the device 1. Loosen the 16 bolts of the cover. Use an Allen key (8mm). WARNING! Make sure that the 4 bolts (A) at the side of the hinge are entirely screwed into the cover and do not protrude beyond the flange of the cover. Otherwise the flange of the housing can be damaged when closing the cover, and invalidate the Ex certificate! 2. Open the cover.
Installation 4.9 FlexLine Installing the cable glands and stopping plugs with SmartConn Warning! Only use Ex-e or flameproof certified materials of an appropriate IP value. Warning! Improper installation of cable glands or stopping plugs will invalidate the Ex approval of the SmartRadar. 4.9.1 Cable glands Increased safe (Ex-e) M20 cable glands with an appropriate IP value must be used. Refer to the type plate on the device.
FlexLine Installation 4.10 Installing the compound glands, conduits and stopping plugs without SmartConn Depending on local regulations this device can be cabled by using compound glands, direct entry or conduits. Warning! Only use Ex-d certified materials of an appropriate IP value. Warning! Improper installation of cable glands, conduits or stopping plugs will invalidate the Ex approval of the SmartRadar. NOTE Only for use in ATEX and IEC Ex approved installations. 4.10.
Installation FlexLine NOTE Install the conduits according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer. 4.10.3 Unused cable inlets Seal unused cable inlets with approved 3/4” threaded stopping plugs. 4.11 Electrical connection Warning! Cables must always comply with the defined cable specifications. Warning! - Minimum incoming wire cross section should be at least 0.2mm2 and may consist of a single-, fine- or multi-wire. With the use of wire with a cross section between t 0.2mm2 and <0.
FlexLine 4.11.1 Installation Grounding The SmartRadar housing must be properly grounded to the ground reference (generally the tank), according to local regulations. This is a safety grounding requirement. Warning! When measuring the ground resistance, use a suitable instrument which is approved for use in hazardous areas. Caution! Safety depends on proper grounding. Check the resistance of the ground connection directly after installation.
Installation FlexLine Connections The intrinsically safe cabling must enter at the gland (C) only. This entry is marked "Ex-i". Refer to figure 4.6. "Ex-i entry with SmartConn". Blue marked cables are recommended for the intrinsically safe options. A B C Fig. 4.6 Ex-i entry with SmartConn A Blue terminals, for intrinsically safe connections. B Grey terminals, for non-intrinsically safe connections. C Glands for intrinsically safe cabling only.
FlexLine Installation A B Fig. 4.7 Terminal layout without SmartConn • Blue terminals (A), for intrinsically safe connections, such as HART, VITO and SmartView. • Grey terminals (B), for non-intrinsically safe connections. The indices of the terminals are variable. For each option there are indices on the terminal row. They are specified in a label attached in front of the terminal row, as is schematically indicated in figure 4.8. The terminals for the power supply are standard.
Installation FlexLine 18 17 16 15 14 Fig. 4.8 Terminal labelling General procedure The general procedure for electrical connection is: 1 Connect the wiring to the terminals with the numbers as shown in the tables in the following sections.
FlexLine 4.11.3 Installation Non-intrinsically safe connections The non-intrinsically safe connections are connected to the grey wiring terminal. If local and or national regulations allow, the power supply, Enraf fieldbus and hardware relay outputs can be combined in one, unshielded, cable. A separate cable can also be used for each. Power supply Connect the power supply to either: - DC: 24 - 65 Volt - AC: 65 - 240 Volt NOTE The DC polarity is not critical.
Installation FlexLine Enraf fieldbus (BiPhase Mark) /i Cable specifications Type Twisted pair. Rmax = 200 Ohm /line, Cmax = 1 µF. Maximum length 10 km. Label Parameters 06. TL1 1200/2400/4800 bps Selection by software /i 07. TL2 Topology A maximum of 10 devices can be connected to the Enraf field bus line. For short distances up to 20 devices can be connected. This number will be specific to every situation.
FlexLine Installation Topology Up to 31 gauges can be connected to one EIA 485 Host communication. The gauges are connected in parallel, as described in figure 4.9. EIA 485 Field bus 13. GND_ISO 13. GND_ISO 12. 485B 12. 485B 11. 485A 11. 485A 13. GND_ISO 12. 485B 11. 485A Fig. 4.9 EIA 485 topology Host communication EIA 232 /i Cable specifications Type Shielded Maximum length 15 meter Label Parameters 08. 232RX 38k4/19k2/9k6/4k8/2k4/1k2 bps Selection by software /i 09. 232TX 10.
Installation FlexLine EIA 232 Field Bus 10. GND_ISO 08. 232RX 09. 232TX Fig. 4.10EIA 232 topology Hardware relay outputs The hardware relay outputs can be used as an alarm signal or to operate a remote device. The signals corresponding with the terminal labels are programmed during commissioning. /i Cable specifications Type Approved for use in hazardous areas and suitable for the specified power rating. Label Parameters 14.
FlexLine Installation Label Parameters 20. Ry4_a Vmax = 250 Vac, Imax = 3 A Vmax = 40 Vdc, Imax = 3 A Pmax = 750W NO/NC by factory jumper 21. Ry4_b 4.11.4 Intrinsically safe connections The intrinsically safe connections are connected to the blue wiring terminal. VITO For temperature and water bottom measurement. /i Cable specifications Type Twisted pair, shielded. Rmax = 25 ȍ / line Maximum length 1000 meter Label Parameters 22. V_Loop [Ex ia] IIB Uo = 23,1 V Io = 124 mA Po = 0.6 W Co=1.
Installation FlexLine HART /i Cable specifications Type Twisted pair, shielded. Rmax = 25 ȍ / line Maximum length 1000 meter Label Parameters 24. V_Loop [Ex ia] IIB Uo = 23,1 V Io = 124 mA Po = 0.6 W Co=1.0 µF Lo = 9 mH /i 25. GND_Loop Topology A maximum of 5 devices can be connected to the HART connection. Caution! Before connecting the HART devices: Check if the sum of the start up currents fits the parameters.
FlexLine Installation Stand-alone SmartView display The labelling on the wiring terminal in the SmartView is identical to the labelling in the SmartRadar. /i Cable specifications Type 4-wire, shielded Maximum length 50 meter Label Parameters 26. SGND [Ex ia] IIB Uo = 14,2 V Io = 522 mA Po = 1,7W Co=2,18 µF Lo = 0,25 mH /i 27. Vsafe_+ 28. Safe_A 29. Safe_B 4.
Installation FlexLine 4.13 Finishing installation without SmartConn Warning! Tighten all bolts with a torque of 30 Nm (711 ft·lbf) to prevent danger of explosion! Caution! Always clean the flange of the housing and the cover, before you close the cover. 4.13.1 Close the cover of the device Warning! Make sure the flange of the housing is clean and the O-ring is not damaged before closing the cover. 1. Close the cover. Make sure that the cover does not squeeze any cables inside the housing. 2.
FlexLine Technical data 5 Technical data 5.1 Weights and dimensions B C D A E F Fig. 5.1 SmartRadar and SmartConn dimensions A B C D E F 300 mm (11,82“). 330 mm (12,99”). 90 mm (3,54”). 220 mm (8,66”). 70 mm (2,76”). 260 mm (10,24“). Weight: 13,6 kg (36 lbs).
Delftechpark 39 2628 XJ, Delft Tel. : +31 15 2701 100 E-mail : info@enraf.nl Website : http://www.enraf.com P.O. Box 812 2600 AV, Delft Netherlands We at Enraf are committed to excellence. Your Enraf distributor Information in this publication is subject to change without notice. © Enraf B.V. Netherlands. ® Enraf is a registered trademark. Installation Guide Article Nr.
