Operating Manual

Accu-Wave Chapter 5 Radar Fine Tuning
TN Technologies 5-19
“Clutter Data Management” Menu
Display Comments
Clutter distance
{from REF LINE}
0.000 ft
{7.826 MAX} NEXT↓↓
If this entry is 0.0, the Clutter Data Mgmt menu items
will not be displayed. Maximum allowable clutter
distance is 7.147 feet or 25% of the maximum
measurement range, whichever is greater. When a
clutter erase command is executed, clutter data is
collected to the maximum clutter distance. The
“Clutter distance” defines which portion (or all) of
the clutter data will be removed from the spectrum.
Do not disable
Erase clutter
Change to “Do”→→
Continue as is.↓↓
May be used to disable clutter erase for diagnostic
purposes.
Direct Entry Code: ‘041080’
Get clutter data &
save result.
←←Exit this menu.
NEXT↓↓ EXECUTE CMD→→
Press → to execute the “Get clutter data” command.
The distance to the material surface must be greater
than the clutter distance value, or the valid echo will
be removed as clutter. The actual level can reach the
clutter area during operation, but can not rise above
any physical features associated with the clutter.
Note: Clutter Erase is best performed when the
tank level is low (but not empty) and the
surface of the process material is being
agitated. If the measurement range is over
27 ft (8m), you must redo the learn (get)
clutter if you change measurement range.
Direct Entry Code: ‘104’
service
clutter items→→
NEXT↓↓
[Service only item]
Provides an additional set of diagnostic tools, if
service only items are enabled. See “Service Clutter
Items” table below.
Automatic
clutter data
update time 0 min
NEXT↓↓ HELP→→
Automatic update of clutter data is activated by
entering a non-zero time. If this entry is zero, clutter
data update is performed by manual command only.
When active, new clutter data is taken at the interval
entered. The latest clutter data is saved to non-volatile
memory every 4 hours or at the update interval,
whichever is the longest.
Note: Use auto update only when clutter can
change over time due to buildup on the
seal or nozzle. You should do a manual
clutter data update before entering an auto
update time.