Owner's manual

2 Handbook BM 100 A
Table of contents
General advice on safety.................................................................................................................4
Range of application........................................................................................................................ 4
Items supplied..................................................................................................................................4
Documentation supplied................................................................................................................. 4
Principal gauge components..........................................................................................................5
Product liability and warranty.........................................................................................................6
1 Mechanical installation .....................................................................................................7
1.1 Handling and storage...........................................................................................................7
1.1.1 Avoiding blows.....................................................................................................................7
1.1.2 Avoiding bending ................................................................................................................. 7
1.1.3 Avoiding cable kinks or fraying ............................................................................................7
1.2 Installation restrictions .........................................................................................................8
1.3 Mounting on a tank ..............................................................................................................8
1.3.1 Installation instructions: General notes ................................................................................8
1.3.2 Installation instructions: Nozzle............................................................................................ 8
1.3.3 Installation instructions: Gauge - all applications ............................................................... 12
1.3.4 Specific installation instructions: gauge - liquid applications.............................................. 14
1.3.5 Specific installation instructions: gauge - solid applications............................................... 15
2 Electrical Connections .................................................................................................... 17
2.1 Insulation rating .................................................................................................................17
2.2 Electrical installation instructions ....................................................................................... 18
2.2.1 Wiring general notes.......................................................................................................... 18
2.2.2 Wiring connections ............................................................................................................19
3 User Interface...................................................................................................................23
3.1 Power On and self-test mode ............................................................................................ 23
3.2 Local user interface ...........................................................................................................23
3.3 Status Markers...................................................................................................................24
3.4 Parameter Settings ............................................................................................................24
3.4.1 General Information ........................................................................................................... 24
3.4.2 Configuration Procedure.................................................................................................... 24
3.4.3 Quick Configuration: configuration examples .................................................................... 26
3.4.4 Network Configuration – digital outputs and gauge identification : RS 485, multi-drop...... 32
3.4.5 Summary of User Functions .............................................................................................. 33
3.4.6 BM100A TDR level meter characteristics .......................................................................... 39
4 Service and maintenance................................................................................................45
4.1 Test Functions in the user menu........................................................................................ 45
4.2 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................45
4.2.1 Parameter errors................................................................................................................45
4.2.2 Basic Servicing – Replacing fuses and the electronics chassis ......................................... 46
4.3 Fault clearing .....................................................................................................................49
5 Ordering spare parts ....................................................................................................... 50