Magnetrol - Pulse Burst Radar
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Pulsar®
Model RX5
Radar Transmitter |
| SYSTEM DESIGN |
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Measurement Principle |
Pulse Burst Radar @ 5.8 GHz (Europe), 6.3 GHz (U.S.) |
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| INPUT |
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Measured Variable |
Level, determined by the time-of-flight of a radar pulse from the |
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transmitter to the product surface and back |
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Zero and Span |
0.5 to 65 feet (0.2 to 20 meters) |
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| OUTPUT |
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Type |
Analog: 4–20 mA or 4–20 mA with optional HART digital signal |
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Range |
Analog: 3.8 to 20.5 mA useable; Digital: 0 to 999" (0 to 999 cm) |
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Resolution |
Analog: 0.01 mA; Digital: 0.1" |
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Loop Resistance |
GP/IS/XP 350 Ω @ 24 VDC/22 mA; 400 Ω @ 24 VDC/20 mA |
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Diagnostic Alarm |
Adjustable 3.6 mA, 22 mA, HOLD |
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Damping |
Adjustable 0–45 |
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| USER INTERFACE |
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Keypad |
Three-button, menu-driven data entry and system security |
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Indication |
Two-line × eight-character display |
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Digital Communication |
HART version 5 compatible (communicator sold separately) |
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| POWER (Measured at instrument terminals) |
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GP: 16 to 36 VDC; IS: 16 to 28.6 VDC; XP: 16 to 36 VDC |
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| HOUSING |
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Material |
Aluminum A356T6 (< 0.25% copper), 316 stainless steel (optional) |
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Cable Entry |
3⁄4" NPT, M20 |
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| ANTENNAS |
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Type |
TFE, polypropylene or Halar dielectric rod / 3" 4" or 6" horn |
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Materials (wetted parts) |
Dielectric rod: TFE, polypropylene or Halar |
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Mounting nut: 316 SS (Hastelloy C, Monel, or All-Polypropylene optional) |
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Viton® O-rings (standard) |
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Horn: 316 stainless steel (Hastelloy C optional) |
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Insert: TFE |
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Viton O-rings (standard) |
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Process Connections |
Dielectric rods: 11⁄2" NPT and BSP; ANSI or DIN flanges |
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Horns: 4" or 6" ANSI or DIN flanges |
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Maximum Process Temperature |
+400° F (+204° C) |
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Maximum Process Pressure |
750 psi (51.7 bar) |
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Minimum Dielectric |
2.0 dielectric rods / 1.7 horns |
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| ENVIRONMENT |
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Operating Temperature Range |
-40° to +175° F (-40° to +80° C) |
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LCD Operating Temp. Range |
-5° to +160° F (-20° to +70° C) |
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Storage Temperature |
-50° to +175° F (-46° to +80° C) |
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Humidity |
0-99%, non-condensing |
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Electromagnetic Compatibility |
Meets CE requirements EN 50081-2, EN 50082-2 |
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| PERFORMANCE (Reference: Reflection from ideal reflector at +70° F / +20° C) |
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Linearity |
±0.4" or 0.1% of tank height |
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Measured Error |
±0.4" or 0.1% of tank height |
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Resolution |
0.1" |
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Repeatability |
±0.2" or 0.05% of tank height |
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Warm-up Time |
30 seconds |
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Ambient Temperature Effect |
Temperature effect 0.05% per 10° C |
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Process Dielectric Effect |
< 0.3 inch within selected range |
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Maximum Rate of Change |
15 feet (4.5 meters) / minute |
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