Vega MINITRAC 31, Quick Setup Manual

Page 1: ...Quick setup guide Radiometric sensor for density measurement MINITRAC 31 Foundation Fieldbus Document ID 62076...

Page 2: ...necting to power supply 17 4 1 Preparing the connection 17 4 2 Connection Density mass flow rate measurement 19 4 3 Connection Level detection 22 5 Set up with the display and adjustment module 24 5 1...

Page 3: ...with all prevailing regulations and directives The instrument must only be operated in a technically flawless and reliable condition The operator is responsi ble for the trouble free operation of the...

Page 4: ...AMUR is the automation technology user association in the process industry in Germany The published NAMUR recommendations are accepted as the standard in field instrumentation The device fulfils the r...

Page 5: ...low ing text is only available in the English language Installations in the US shall comply with the relevant requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Installations in Canada shall co...

Page 6: ...ry date HTML Order specific instrument features HTML Operating instructions and quick setup guide at the time of ship ment PDF Order specific sensor data for an electronics exchange XML Test certifica...

Page 7: ...measurement 4 Mass flow measurement Further application possibilities are also the use as X ray alarm or real value correction If X ray alarm is selected the instrument detects radiation from exter na...

Page 8: ...points are important for measurement with radiometric methods A handling permit is required for operation of a system using gamma rays This permit is issued by the respective government office or the...

Page 9: ...radiation protection ordinance is complied with and for implementing all radiation protection measures Control areas are areas in which the local dose rate exceeds a certain value Only persons who und...

Page 10: ...gh cleaning processes and on cooled or heated vessels Note Make sure that the degree of contamination specified in chapter Technical data meets the existing ambient conditions Note Make sure that duri...

Page 11: ...mounting information for your measuring point You must follow the instructions in this Source Sizing document in addition to the following mounting instructions The following mounting information is...

Page 12: ...urement A density and concentration measurement is possible on pipelines and vessels The accuracy of the measurement increases in propor tion to the radiated length L of medium This is particularly im...

Page 13: ...L 3 Extension of the radiated length L by adding a tube angle piece as meas uring distance 4 Integrated lead cover as protection against ambient radiation the instru ment is hence shielded laterally...

Page 14: ...Fig 6 Mass flow rate measurement 1 Flow meter 2 MINITRAC 31 Point level detection For level detection the sensor is generally mounted horizontally at the height of the requested limit level Make sure...

Page 15: ...1 Horizontal mounting 2 Vertical mounting 3 Mounting horizontally at right angles to container Level measurement Residue detection The MINITRAC 31 can be used for residue detection e g in storage tan...

Page 16: ...rom the heat source Make sure these measures are taken into account already in the plan ning stage If you want to carry out such measures later on contact our specialists to ensure that the accuracy o...

Page 17: ...tle strip approx 1 cm 0 4 in of insulation from the ends of the individual wires 4 Insert the cable into the sensor through the cable entry 1 Fig 9 Connection steps 4 and 5 1 Locking of the terminal b...

Page 18: ...nect the external ground terminal to potential equalisation 9 Tighten the compression nut of the cable entry gland The seal ring must completely encircle the cable 10 Screw the housing lid back on The...

Page 19: ...transistor 6 Switching input floating 7 Transistor output 8 Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC 9 Simulation switch 1 simulation on 10 Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communicatio...

Page 20: ...PE 5 6 22 11 12 21 22 19 20 18 17 14 13 16 15 12 Fig 12 Electronics and connection compartment Ex d with instruments with intrinsically safe signal output 1 Voltage supply 2 Relay output 3 Signal inp...

Page 21: ...with instruments with intrinsically safe signal output 1 Terminals for intrinsically safe signal output FF bus 2 Contact pins for the display and adjustment module or interface adapter 3 Terminals for...

Page 22: ...n MGC 9 Simulation switch 1 simulation on 10 Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC 3 5 6 7 8 2 1 Fig 15 Adjustment and connection compartment with non Ex instruments and instrume...

Page 23: ...output 7 Interface for sensor sensor communication MGC 8 Simulation switch 1 simulation on 9 Setting the bus address for sensor sensor communication MGC 4 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 1 2 1 Fig 17 Adjustment and con...

Page 24: ...isplay and adjustment module onto the electronics and turn it to the right until it snaps in 4 Screw housing lid with inspection window tightly back on Disassembly is carried out in reverse order The...

Page 25: ...setup or after an instrument reset the instrument starts with preset standard values These value are not suitable for your ap plication and must be replaced by real values 5 2 1 Setup Enter here the r...

Page 26: ...ensor First of all select the unit of the inside diameter Enter in the menu window Inside diameter the inside diamter of the tube for example in cm If the tube is not radiated with 90 then you have to...

Page 27: ...process conditions or the voltage supply Electromechanical data version IP 66 IP 67 Cable entry M20 x 1 5 2 x cable gland M20 x 1 5 cable 6 12 mm 4 x blind plug M20 x 1 5 Included 1 x cable gland M20...

Page 28: ...of delivery application practical use and operat ing conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information available at the time of printing Subject to change without prior n...