Instruction Manual

2 BM 102
Table of contents
Device description and range of applications ……………………………………………………….. 4
Principal gauge components ……………………..………………………………………………….…. 4
Items included with supply …………………………………………………..…………………….……. 6
Documentation supplied …………………………………………………..……………………….……. 6
Product liability and warranty ………………………….………………………………………….……. 6
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Mechanical installation.........................................................................................................7
1.1 Handling and storage ..............................................................................................................7
1.2 Installation restrictions.............................................................................................................8
1.3 Mounting on the tank...............................................................................................................8
1.3.1 Installation instructions: general notes ....................................................................................8
1.3.2 Installation instructions: nozzle................................................................................................9
1.3.3 Installation instructions: Gauge - all applications...................................................................11
1.3.4 Specific installation instructions: gauge - liquid applications .................................................14
1.3.5 Specific installation instructions: gauge - solid applications ..................................................16
2 Electrical connections ........................................................................................................18
2.1 Electrical installation instructions...........................................................................................18
2.1.1 Wiring general notes .............................................................................................................18
2.1.2 Wiring connections: DIN connector .......................................................................................18
2.1.3 Wiring connections: M16 terminal box ..................................................................................19
2.1.4 ’Ex’ equalizing conductor ......................................................................................................19
2.2 Power Supply........................................................................................................................20
2.2.1 Non-hazardous-duty version .................................................................................................20
2.2.2 Hazardous-duty version ........................................................................................................21
2.3 Electrical output.....................................................................................................................22
2.3.1 Network options ....................................................................................................................22
2.3.2 HART® communication protocol...........................................................................................22
3 User interface ......................................................................................................................23
3.1 Power-on and start-up...........................................................................................................23
3.2 Available user interfaces .......................................................................................................23
3.3 Operator control ....................................................................................................................23
3.3.1 PCSTAR 2 for Windows : basic installation & operating instructions ....................................23
3.3.2 Summary of User Functions in PCSTAR 2 (F2 – Configuration)...........................................27
3.3.3 Quick Configuration: configuration examples........................................................................33
3.3.4 HART® Communicator: installation & operating instructions ................................................38
3.3.5 Characters available for alpha-numerical data functions in PC STAR 2 and on the HART®
console..................................................................................................................................46
3.3.6 Local user display (instruments equipped with DIN connectors only) ...................................47
3.4 BM 102 MICROFLEX T.D.R. meter characteristics...............................................................48
3.4.1 Gauge operating logic when the reflection is lost..................................................................49
3.4.2 Gain and voltage amplitude ..................................................................................................50
3.4.3 Level measurement when more than one phase or layer in the tank ....................................56
4 Service / Maintenance.........................................................................................................57
4.1 Replacement of the signal converter.....................................................................................57
4.2 Fault clearing.........................................................................................................................59