Kaidi KD-901 High Frequency Non Contact Radar Level Meter Liquid Level Sensor Indicator Measurement

1.  Product  Overview

High Frequency Radar Level Meter 901 adopted 26G high frequency radar sensor, the maximum measurement range can reach up to 30 meters. Antenna is optimized further processing, the new fast microprocessors have higher speed and efficiency can be done signal analysis, the instrumentation can be used for reactor, solid silo and very complex measurement environment.

Principle

Radar level transmitter antenna microwave pulse is narrow, the downward transmission antenna. Microwave exposure to the medium surface is reflected back again by the antenna system receives, sends the signal to the electronic circuit automatically converted into level signals (because the microwave propagation speed, electromagnetic wave to reach the target and the reflected back to the receiver this time is almost instantaneous).

      A    Range set

      B    Low adjustment

      C    High

      D    Blind area 

Datum measurement:  Screw thread bottom or the sealing surface of the flange.

Note: Make sure the radar level meter the highest level cannot enter the measuring blind area (Figure D shown below).

•  The characteristics of 26G radar level meter:

Ø Small antenna size, easy to install; Non-contact radar, no wear, no pollution.

Ø Shorter wavelength, and there is better reflection on the solid surface.

Ø The measurement blind zone is smaller, and good results can be obtained for the measurement of small tanks.

Ø Hardly affected by corrosion and slight foam.

Ø Hardly affected by water vapor, temperature and pressure changes.

Ø Severe dust environment will not affect electromagnetic wave work.

Ø High signal-to-noise ratio, better performance can be obtained even with fluctuations.

Ø The wave speed gathering effect is very good, with various types of antennas, it can meet 90% of the working conditions.

2. Product  Introduction 

901

3. The  Installation Requirements

 Installation notes:

There should be no obstacles between the bottom of the antenna and the surface of the measured medium, and the installation in the tank should be avoided as much as possible, such as: human ladders, limit switches, heating equipment, brackets, etc. Also note that the microwave beam must not intersect the material flow.

When installing, pay attention to the maximum liquid level not to enter the blind area of the measurement; the instrument must be kept a certain distance from the tank wall; the installation of the instrument should make the antenna emission direction perpendicular to the surface of the measured medium as much as possible.

Instruments installed in explosion-proof areas must comply with the national installation regulations for explosion-proof hazardous areas. Explosion-proof instruments can be installed in places with explosion-proof requirements, and the instruments must be connected to the ground. The shell of the explosion-proof instrument is made of cast aluminum.

Installation location:

Radar level meter can be mounted using a threaded connection and flange connection, typically used for the measurement of corrosive liquids in smaller tanks.

The instrument is installed at 1/4 or 1/6 of the diameter and the PTFE rod is to be inserted into the measuring tank.

          Note: The minimum distance from the tank wall should be 300mm.

                                                                                                                                                                    ① datum    ②The container center or axis of symmetry

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• For conical tanks, the top is flat, and the meter needs to be installed in the middle of the tank top. It can be guaranteed to measure to the bottom of the cone.

  
  

  

• Typical installation errors：

Ø Conical tank

The instrument cannot be installed above the inlet. 

Note: Sun-shading and rain-proof measures should be taken during outdoor installation..              

                                                                                                                                    ①Correct  ②Error  rainproof measures

Ø The meter cannot be installed in the middle of the top of an arched or round tank. In addition to producing indirect echoes, it will also be affected by multiple echoes. Multiple echoes may be larger than the signal threshold of true echoes, because multiple echoes can be concentrated through the top, so they cannot be installed in the center.  

                                                                                                                                                                          ①Correct  ②Error

Ø When there are obstacles in the tank that affect the measurement, it is necessary to install a reflector to measure normally.

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Container takeover requirements: 

 Make sure that the antenna extends into the tank at least 10mm away.

4. The Electrical Connection  

• The power supply voltage:

• Cable Connection

• Connection  mode

Ø  24V  two wire wiring diagram as follows:

 Ø  6~24V Modbus-RS485 wiring diagram as follows:

• Explosion Proof Connection

The explosion-proof form of this product is intrinsically safe.The intrinsic safety version sensors (Exia Ⅱc T6) use Alu-die casting housing and filling Silicone rubber sealants internal structure aimed to prevent sparks resulted from circuit failure from leaking out. It is applicable for the continuous level measurement of flammable medium under Exia Ⅱc T6.

A safety barrier FBS-2 must be used together with the intrinsic safety instrument. It is an associated device to this product for the power supply of this product. The main specification is intrinsic safety: ExiaⅡc, voltage of power supply: 24V DC±5%, short-circuit current: 135mA, operating current: 4...20mA.

All cables must be shielded. The max length is 500m for the cable from the barrier to the sensor. Stray capacitor≤0.1μF/Km, stray inductance 1mH/Km. Instrument must be connected to the ground potential. Any unapproved associated device is not allowed to be used.

 Safety  instructions:

Ø Please observe the local electrical code requirements!

Ø Please comply with local requirements for personnel health and safety regulations.

    All electrical components of instrument operation must be completed by the formal training of professionals.

Ø Please check the instrument nameplate to provide product specifications meet your requirements. Please make sure that the power supply voltage and instrument nameplate on the requirements.

 Protection  grade:

This meter fully meets the requirements of protection class IP66/IP67, please ensure the waterproof characteristics of the cable seal.  As shown below:

     How to install to meet the requirements of IP67:

     Please make sure that the sealing head is not damaged.

     Please make sure that the cable is not damaged.

     Please make sure that the cable for use with electrical connection specification.

     Cable into the electrical interface before its curved downward, ensure that the water will not flow into the shell, see the①

     Tighten the cable seal head, see the②

     Please electrical interface will not use blind plug tight, see the③

5. Instrument Commissioning

Three kinds of debugging method:

1) Display / Button (With split display, you need to debug on the split)  

2) Debug through computer software   

3) HART Handheld programmer

Display / Button: 

Debug the meter through the 4 buttons on the display screen. The debugging menu has four languages to choose from. The measured value can be read very clearly through the glass window.

Display / Button    

① Liquid crystal display(LCD)   ② Adjust by button

 PC software debugging:

Connected to PC by HART

① USB interface      ②  Radar level meter    ③ HART converter    ④  250Ω resistor

 HART  handheld  programmer:

① HART handheld programmer    ②  Radar level meter    ③  250 Ω Resistor

6. Structure Size   (Unit: mm)

The outer shell

Ø Cast aluminum shell

Plastic shell

Product  size:

 Flange  type:

7. Technical Parameters

Output parameters
The output signal	(4 ~ 20) mA / Modbus-RS485
Resolution	1.6μA
Fault signal	Constant current output; 20. 5mA；22mA；3.9mA
The integral time	(0 ~ 36) s, adjustable
Two-wire load resistance	See below
Four-wire load resistance	Max 500Ω

8.   Meter  Linearity

901

Launch angle         20°

Accuracy                See below（±5mm） 

9. Product  Model  Selection

901