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2.3
Before You Begin
2.3.1 Site Preparation
Each R82 Radar transmitter is built to match the physical
specifications of the required installation. Make sure the
antenna connection is correct for the threaded or flanged
mounting on the vessel or tank where the transmitter will
be placed. See Mounting, Section 2.4.
Make sure that the wiring between the power supply and
Radar transmitter are complete and correct for the type
of installation.
When installing the Radar transmitter in a general purpose
or hazardous area, all local, state, and federal regulations
and guidelines must be observed. See Wiring, Section 2.5.
2.3.2 Equipment and Tools
No special tools are needed. The following items
are recommended:
• Threaded antenna and transmitter . . . . . . 2" (50 mm)
• Flat-blade screwdriver
• Digital multimeter or volt/ammeter . . . . . Optional
• 24 VDC (23 mA) power supply. . . . . . . . Optional
2.3.3 Operational Considerations
Radar applications are characterized by three basic conditions;
Dielectric, Distance (measuring range) and Disturbances
(turbulence, foam, false targets, multiple reflections and rate
of change).
2.3.3.1 Maximum Distance
Figure 7 at left shows the maximum measuring range
(Distance) based on fundamental conditions of
Dielectric, Distance and Turbulence. Maximum dis-
tance is calculated as Tank Height + Sensor Offset. It
is measured from the Sensor Reference Point (bottom
of NPT thread, top of BSP thread or face of a flange).
2.3.3.2 Minimum Distance
If the liquid level is allowed onto the antenna, noise
and media build-up drastically decrease reliable meas-
urement. Liquid should not be allowed closer than
15" (380 mm), BSP: 16" (405 mm) from the bottom
of the antenna mounting threads (or face of hygienic
flange). The distance from the end of the antenna
varies depending on antenna chosen. See Figure 8.
58-610 Model R82 Radar Transmitter
Tank
Height
Sensor Offset
+ Tank Height =
Distance from
process connection
to tank bottom
20 mA
4 mA
Sensor Reference Point
Sensor Offset (+)
Blocking
Distance
Distance
Safe Zone
Media
Level
Level Offset
Lowest
Measurable
Value
Highest
Measureable
Value
Figure 7
Dielectric
Turbulence
R82
1.7-3.0
None
26 (8.0)
Light, < 0.5"
21 (6.4)
Moderate, < 1.0"
14 (4.3)
Heavy, > 1.0"
7 (2.1)
3.0-10.0
None
33 (10.1)
Light, < 0.5"
26 (7.9)
Moderate, < 1.0"
19 (5.8)
Heavy, > 1.0"
12 (3.7)
10.0-100
None
40 (12)
Light, < 0.5"
32 (9.8)
Moderate, < 1.0"
24 (7.3)
Heavy, > 1.0"
17 (5.2)
MAXIMUM DISTANCE
feet (meters)
Summary of R82
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Pulse burst radar level transmitter installation and operating manual model r82 r82 software v2.0a.
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Read this manual before installing this manual provides information on the r82 radar transmitter. It is important that all instructions are read carefully and followed in sequence. The quickstart installation instructions are a brief guide to the sequence of steps for experienced technicians to foll...
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Table of contents 1.0 quickstart installation 1.1 getting started..........................................................4 1.1.1 equipment and tools .....................................4 1.1.2 configuration information.............................5 1.2 quickstart mounting............................
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4 1.0 quickstart installation the quickstart installation procedures provide the key steps for mounting, wiring, and configuring the r82 radar level transmitter. These procedures are intended for experi- enced installers of electronic level measurement instruments. See complete installation, section...
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5 1.1.2 configuration information some key information is needed to configure the r82 radar transmitter. Complete the following operating parameters table before beginning configuration. Refer to section 2.4.1.6 for open channel flow applications. 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter tank height senso...
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6 1.2 quickstart mounting 1.2.1 transmitter/antenna 1. The device is manufactured as one unit that includes the transmitter and antenna. 2. Remove any protective material from the antenna before installing. 3. Install the transmitter/antenna into the process connection. If threaded, tighten securely...
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7 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter ground launcher adjustment (+ ) (-) 1.4 quickstart configuration the radar transmitter comes factory-calibrated and can be configured in minutes for specific applications. Bench con- figuration provides a convenient and efficient way to set up the transmitter bef...
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8 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter select if level or level & volume select the units of measure for the display (cm, inches, meters, feet). Enter the sensor offset value; the distance from the top of the vessel to the sensor reference point (bottom of an npt thread, top of a bsp thread, face of a...
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9 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.0 complete installation this section provides detailed procedures for properly installing, configuring, and, as needed, troubleshooting the r82 radar level transmitter. 2.1 unpacking unpack the instrument carefully. Make sure all components have been removed fr...
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10 2.3 before you begin 2.3.1 site preparation each r82 radar transmitter is built to match the physical specifications of the required installation. Make sure the antenna connection is correct for the threaded or flanged mounting on the vessel or tank where the transmitter will be placed. See mount...
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11 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.3.3.3 problematic applications; gwr alternative some application concerns can be problematic for radar. For these, guided wave radar is recommended: • extremely low dielectric media ( ε r • very weak reflections from the liquid surface, particularly during tur...
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12 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter • foam can either absorb or reflect the microwave energy depending upon the depth, dielectric, density and wall thickness of the bubbles. Due to typical variations in the amount (depth) of foam, it is impossible to quantify per- formance. It may be possible to r...
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13 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.4.1.3 obstructions almost any object that falls within the beam pattern will cause reflections that may be misinterpreted as a false liquid level. Although model r82 has a powerful echo rejection routine, all possible precautions should be taken to mini- mize ...
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14 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.4.1.5 stillwells the r82 can be mounted in a stillwell but certain consider- ations should be given: • metal stillwells only: 2" (50 mm) sched 40 max. • diameter must be consistent throughout length; no reducers. • stillwell length must cover complete range of...
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15 2.4.2 installing the transmitter install the transmitter with its integral antenna by threading into the vessel. Do not overtighten as this may cause damage to the plastic threads. • do not place insulating material around any part of the radar transmitter including the antenna flange. • installa...
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16 2.4.2.3 launcher orientation — flow application orient the r82 transmitter so the polarization pattern is aimed directly down the throat of the flume or weir. If conduit connections are oriented 90° to the flow, set the launcher adjustment to #2. 2.4.2.4 poor echo strength poor echo strength has ...
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17 2.5 wiring wiring between the power supply and the radar transmitter should be made using 18–22 awg shielded twisted pair instrument cable. Within the transmitter enclosure, connec- tions are made to the terminal strip and the ground connec- tions. Trim excess wiring to minimize clutter, noise is...
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18 5. Connect an earth ground wire to the nearest green ground screw (not shown in illustration). 6. Connect the positive supply wire to the (+) terminal and the negative supply wire to the (-) terminal. 7. Replace the cover of the transmitter. 2.6 configuring the transmitter the radar transmitter c...
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19 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter notes: all numeric values are left-justified, and new values are entered from left to right. A deci- mal point can be entered after the first digit is entered, such that .9 is entered as 0.9. Some configuration items can have a negative value. In this case, the ...
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20 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.6.4.4 entering numeric data using increment/decrement use this method to input the following data: damping, echo loss delay, trim level, trim 4 ma, trim 20 ma, test 4-20 loop and hart poll addr. 2.6.4.5 entering character data this method is used for entering ...
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21 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.6.5 password protection (default = 0) the radar transmitter is password protected to restrict access to certain portions of the menu structure that affect the operation of the system. The password can be changed to any numerical value up to 255. The password i...
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22 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.6.6.1 radar transmitter user menu—level measurement only note: press up arrow 5 times to reach screen where menu language can be chosen. Display action comment 1 *status* *level* *volume* *distance* *echo str xx* *%output* *loop current* *local tag* transmitte...
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23 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter display action comment 13 blocking distance (xxx.X) enter the blocking distance blocking distance defines an area near the antenna where reflections can not be measured effectively due to antenna ringing. It is measured from the sensor reference point. Default o...
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24 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter display action comment 19 echo profile (cont.) - review an existing echo rejection profile continued from previous page 4.) enter level- use this entry to manually enter the correct level value error messages: “echo too close” indicates the liquid is too close t...
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25 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter display action comment 32 trim 20 ma fine tune the 20ma point attach a ma meter to the output. If the output does not equal 20.00 ma, adjust the value on the display until meter reads 20.00 ma. This is not for setting the 20ma point (refer to #21). 33 test 4–20 ...
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26 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.6.6.2 radar transmitter user menu—volume and level note: press up arrow 5 times to reach screen where menu language can be chosen. Display action comment 1 *status* *level* *volume* *distance* *echo str xx* *%output* *loop current* *local tag* transmitter disp...
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27 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.6.6.2 radar transmitter user menu—volume and level (cont.) note: press up arrow 5 times to reach screen where menu language can be chosen. Display action comment 14 blocking distance (xxx.X) enter the blocking distance blocking distance defines an area near th...
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28 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.6.6.2 radar transmitter user menu—volume and level (cont.) note: press up arrow 5 times to reach screen where menu language can be chosen. Display action comment 16 volume setup (continued from previous page) volume units a selection of gallons (factory defaul...
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29 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.6.6.2 radar transmitter user menu—volume and level (cont.) note: press up arrow 5 times to reach screen where menu language can be chosen. Display action comment 18 dielectric (select) enter the dielectric range value 1.7-3.0; 3.0-10.0; 10.0-100.0 19 turbulenc...
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30 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.6.6.2 radar transmitter user menu—volume and level (cont.) note: press up arrow 5 times to reach screen where menu language can be chosen. Display action comment 26 damping (xx sec) enter the damping factor a damping factor (0-45) may be added to smooth a nois...
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31 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter display action comment 41 language (select) select language select language that will be displayed on the transmitter screen. English, espanol, deutsch and francais. 42 input local tag (enter) enter local tag local tag can be a maximum of 12 characters. 43 magne...
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32 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.6.6.3 radar transmitter user menu—flow and level note: press up arrow 5 times to reach screen where menu language can be chosen. Display action comment 1 *status* *level* *flow* *head* *distance* *echo str xx* *%output* *loop current* *local tag* *totalizer r*...
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33 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.6.6.3 radar transmitter user menu—flow and level (cont.) note: press up arrow 5 times to reach screen where menu language can be chosen. Display action comment 15 blocking distance (xxx.X) enter the blocking distance blocking distance defines an area near the ...
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2.6.6.3 radar transmitter user menu—flow and level (cont.) note: press up arrow 5 times to reach screen where menu language can be chosen. 34 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter display action comment 17 flow setup (continued from previous page) (continued on next page) flow element select one of the...
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35 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter display action comment 17 flow setup (continued from previous page) totalizers: total r mode total r mode allows the user to enable and disable the resettable totalizer. The default mode is disabled. Totalizers: total r mult the total r mult screen allows select...
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36 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter display action comment 19 flow custom table custom table type the following table provides an explanation of each of the system configuration parameters for open channel flow applications using the custom table. P1 p2 p3 p4 p5 concentrate points along curve p2 p...
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37 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.6.6.3 radar transmitter user menu—flow and level (cont.) note: press up arrow 5 times to reach screen where menu language can be chosen. Display action comment 20 dielectric (select) enter the dielectric range value 1.7-3.0; 3.0-10.0; 10.0-100.0 21 turbulence ...
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38 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter display action comment 25 loop control (select) select mode for loop control select level or flow. 26 4 ma set point (xxx.X units) enter the value for the 4 ma point during normal operation, ma value will clamp at boundary defined by the level offset value (refe...
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39 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter display action comment 38 trim 20 ma fine tune the 20ma point attach a ma meter to the output. If the output does not equal 20.00 ma, adjust the value on the display until meter reads 20.00 ma. This is not for setting the 20ma point (refer to #27). 39 test 4–20 ...
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40 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter display action comment 1 factory params select enter to reveal factory parameters; back to escape. Review factory parameters 2 history displays history of diagnostic information - main screen displays active message - press enter to display chronological listing...
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41 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.7 configuration using hart ® a hart ® (highway addressable remote transducer) remote unit, such as a hart communicator, can be used to provide a communication link to the model r82 transmit- ter. When connected to the control loop, the same system measurement ...
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42 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.7.4 hart menu – level only 1 device setup 2 pv 3 level 4 volume 5 distance 6 echo strength 7 pv % output 8 pv loop 9 diagnostics 10 local tag 1 basic configuration 2 advanced configuration 3 device description 1 trim loop current 2 local tag 3 new user passwor...
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43 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.7.4 hart menu – level only 1 basic configuration 2 advanced configuration 3 device description 4 review 5 date/time/initials 1 device setup 2 level 3 volume 4 distance 5 echo strength 6 % output 7 loop current 8 diagnostics 9 local tag 1 view history 2 reset h...
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44 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.7.5 hart menu – volume & level and volume & flow 1 device setup 2 pv 3 level 4 volume 5 distance 6 echo strength 7 pv % output 8 pv loop 9 diagnostics 10 local tag 1 basic configuration 2 advanced configuration 3 device description 1 trim loop current 2 local ...
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45 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 2.7.5 hart menu – volume & level and volume & flow 1 basic configuration 2 advanced configuration 3 device description 4 review 5 date/time/initials 1 device setup 2 level 3 volume 4 distance 5 echo strength 6 % output 7 loop current 8 diagnostics 9 local tag 1 ...
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46 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 3.0 reference information this section presents an overview of the operation of the model r82 radar level transmitter, information on trou- bleshooting, common problems, listings of agency approvals, lists of replacement and recommended spare parts, and detailed...
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47 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter the exact level measurement is extracted from false echo reflections and other background noise via the use of sophisticated signal processing. The new r82 circuitry is extremely energy efficient so no duty cycling is necessary to accomplish effective measuremen...
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48 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 3.3 troubleshooting the model r82 transmitter is designed and engineered for trouble-free operation over a wide range of operating conditions. Common transmitter problems are discussed in terms of their symptoms and recommended corrective actions. Warning! Explo...
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49 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 3.3.2 error messages the model r82 radar transmitter utilizes a 3-section hierarchy for reporting diagnostic conditions: faults, warnings, and information. Faults and warnings will be shown in the home screen when the message is active. A chronological listing o...
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50 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter symptom condition(s) solution(s) fa ul ts dfltparmfact non-volatile memory corrupted in each instance, modify the one parameter related to the error message (right), then reset back to original value. Dfltparmfact: consult factory dfltparm sys dfltparm sys: leve...
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51 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter symptom condition(s) solution(s) w ar ni ng s initializing instrument is warming up normal operation lowvdc@20ma test_power reading is so low that brownout may occur at high current values. • reduce resistance in loop • increase power supply voltage no echorej n...
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52 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 3.4 agency approvals united states r82-52xa-0xx intrinsically safe class i, div. 1; groups a, b, c, & d t4 @80°c; type 4x, ip66/67 ¿ entity r82-51xa-0xx non-incendive ¡ class i, div. 2; groups a, b, c, & d type 4x, ip66/67 ¿ canada r82-52xa-0xx intrinsically saf...
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53 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 3.4.1 agency (fm/csa) drawing and entity parameters.
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54 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 3.5 parts 3.5.1 replacement parts item description part number ¿ electronic module – 26 ghz aluminum housing 89-9124-001 lexan ® housing 89-9124-002 ¡ o-ring: aluminum housing viton 012-2201-237 lexan housing buna n 012-2616-237 ¬ housing cover, aluminum gp/is 0...
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55 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter Ω vdc 1200 1000 28.6 v 630 Ω @ 20 ma 36 v 1000 Ω 800 600 400 200 0 0 10 20 16 350 30 40 general purpose intrinsically safe (350 @ 22 ma) 24 system design measurement principle pulse burst radar @ 26 ghz ¿ input measured variable level, determined by the time-of-...
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56 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter housing material: lexan ® base and cover cast aluminum a356t6 ( cable entry: ¾" npt, m20 ingress protection: lexan housing: nema 6p (ip67/68) ¡ aluminum housing: nema 4x/6p (ip67/68) ¡ net/gross weight: short lexan 1.44 lb (0.65 kg) long lexan 2.00 lb (0.91 kg) ...
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57 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 3.6.3 functional – encapsulated horn antenna 3.6.4 antenna pressure / temperature ratings antenna polypropylene etfe process connection 2" npt/bsp hygienic flanges maximum process temperature -40 to +200 °f @ atmos (-40 to +93 °c @ atmos) maximum process pressur...
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58 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter Ø 4.00 (102) 4.50 (114) 4.00 (102) 3.31 (84) 4.06 (103) 2.98 (76) 5.82 (148) 8.98 (228) 2.27 (58) 3.25 (83) 2.98 (76) 5.04 (128) 8.98 (228) Ø 3.78 (96) 3.6.5 physical – inches (mm) aluminum housing top view lexan ® housing top view aluminum housing side view lex...
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59 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter 3.7 model numbers 3.7.1 model r82 radar transmitter r 8 2 5 a 0 r radar level transmitter basic model number 8 26 ghz operating frequency 2 economical transmitter model 5 24 vdc, two-wire; 4-20 ma with hart ® power/signal 1 integral, general purpose/non-incendiv...
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60 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter accuracy the closeness of agreement between the result of measurement and the true value of the measure (inaccuracy equals the maximum positive and negative % deviation over the total span). Ansi american national standards institute. Antenna a mechanical compon...
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61 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter four wire an electronic instrument design that uses one set of wires to supply power (120/240 vac, 24 vdc) and another set to carry the process measurement signal (4–20 ma). Also called line powered. Fsk frequency shift keying see hart. Gain amplification adjust...
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62 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter range the distance over which the transmitter scans for valid return signals. Ratechng rate of change the maximum velocity of vertical movement of a liquid’s surface. Relative dielectric (ε r ) a unitless number that indicates the relative permittivity of a mate...
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63 58-610 model r82 radar transmitter item value value history device status run time vessel name vessel # occurred duration media event 19 media dielectric 18 tag # 17 level 16 measurement type 15 units 14 sensor offset 13 tank top 12 tank height 11 blocking distance 10 level offset 9 dielectric 8 ...
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