Pro Install Manual

Users Guide
Saab TankRadar Pro
Users Guide
Third edition
Copyright September 2000

Saab Marine Electronics AB
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
Saab TankRadar Pro
Copyright September 2000

Saab Marine Electronics AB
The contents, descriptions and specifications within this manual is subject to
change without notice. Saab Marine Electronics AB accepts no responsibility
for any errors that may appear in this manual.
Trademarks
HART is a registered trademark of HART Communication Foundation

Modbus is a registered trademark of Modicon.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Windows95 and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Spare Parts
Any substitution of non-recognized spare parts may jeopardize safety. Repair,

e.g. substitution of components etc, may also jeopardize safety and is under no
circumstances allowed.
Saab Tank Control will not take any responsibility for faults, accidents, etc
caused by non-recognized spare parts or any repair which is not made by Saab
Tank Control.
Specific FCC Requirements (USA only)
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Saab TankRadar Pro generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not
installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturers instructions, it may violate FCC regulations on radio frequency
emission.
Saab TankRadar Pro has been Part 15 certified under test conditions which
assume a closed metallic tank.
Installation on non-metallic tanks, tanks with open manholes, external-floating-roof tanks without stillpipes etc. are not covered by this certificate, and
require a Part 90 site-license. If you have an installation like this, contact your
Saab Tank Control representative for help with the necessary license application.
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Contents
About this manual ........................................................ vii
1
Introduction............................................................ 1-1
The TankRadar Pro System ............................................................................. 1-1
Measurement Principle .................................................................................... 1-3
Mechanical Installation ......................................... 2-1

Choosing Antenna Type and Antenna Size .................................................... 2-1
Socket Requirements ....................................................................................... 2-2
Free Space Requirements ................................................................................ 2-3
Beam Width ....................................................................................................... 2-4
Dimensions ....................................................................................................... 2-5
Customer Supplied Flanges ............................................................................ 2-6
Tools .................................................................................................................. 2-6
Mounting the Rod Antenna .............................................................................. 2-7
Tank flange diameter = 50 mm (2") ................................................................ 2-7
Tank flange diameter = 65 mm (2.5") ............................................................. 2-8
Mounting the Cone Antenna - PTFE sealing .................................................. 2-9
Mounting the Cone Antenna - Quartz Sealing.............................................. 2-11
Mounting the Cone Antenna - Process Seal ................................................ 2-13
Preparations ................................................................................................. 2-13
Torque........................................................................................................... 2-16
Mounting the Flange Ball .............................................................................. 2-17
Mounting the Parabolic Antenna P440/T30 .................................................. 2-17
Mounting the Antenna................................................................................... 2-18
Mounting the Still Pipe 2 Antenna ............................................................... 2-23
Mounting the Still Pipe 1 Antenna ............................................................... 2-27
Mounting the Cone Antenna in a Still-pipe/Bridle ....................................... 2-29
Mounting an Extended Cone Antenna .......................................................... 2-32
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Electrical Installation ............................................ 3-1

Identication of Installed Options ..................................................................... 3-1
Junction Box ..................................................................................................... 3-2
External Connections ....................................................................................... 3-3
Non-Intrinsically Safe Junction Box -EEx e..................................................... 3-3
Intrinsically Safe Junction Box - EEx i ............................................................ 3-4
Alternative Non-intrinsically Safe Junction Box............................................... 3-5
Connecting to a TRL/2 Bus Interface .............................................................. 3-6
Connecting HART devices ............................................................................... 3-7
Active output (internal loop supply) ................................................................. 3-7
Passive output (external loop supply) ............................................................. 3-7
Intrinsically safe conditions ............................................................................. 3-8
Non-Intrinsically safe conditions ..................................................................... 3-8
Connecting the Remote Display Unit (RDU40)............................................... 3-9
Temperature measurement ............................................................................ 3-11
Spot elements 3-wire independent ............................................................... 3-12
Multiple spot elements 3-wire common return .............................................. 3-12
Cables .............................................................................................................. 3-13
Safety ............................................................................................................... 3-13
Power Supply .................................................................................................. 3-13
Grounding ....................................................................................................... 3-13
CENELEC ..................................................................................................... 3-13
FM ................................................................................................................ 3-13
System Overview ............................................................................................ 3-14
Display Panel ................................................................................................ 3-14
Analog Outputs ............................................................................................. 3-14
Digital Communication .................................................................................. 3-14
Power Supply................................................................................................ 3-14
Internal Connections ...................................................................................... 3-15
Power Supply................................................................................................ 3-15
Display Panel ................................................................................................ 3-15
Primary Output ............................................................................................. 3-16
Secondary Output ......................................................................................... 3-17
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Pro Setup Software ............................................... 4-1

System Requirements ...................................................................................... 4-2
Installing the Pro setup software .................................................................... 4-2
Starting the Pro Setup Program ...................................................................... 4-4
Setting measurement units .............................................................................. 4-5
Installing a Pro Transmitter ............................................................................. 4-6
Setting a general amplitude threshold .......................................................... 4-30
Creating a customized noise threshold table ................................................ 4-30
Registration of False Echoes ........................................................................ 4-33
Viewing Level Data ......................................................................................... 4-37
Service ............................................................................................................. 4-38
Using the Pro Display Panel................................. 5-1

Operation ........................................................................................................... 5-1
Adjusting the LCD contrast ............................................................................. 5-2
Entering a Password....................................................................................... 5-2
Softkeys .......................................................................................................... 5-3
Presentation of measured data....................................................................... 5-4
Selecting between different alternatives ......................................................... 5-5
Entering numerical values .............................................................................. 5-6
Viewing Level Data ........................................................................................... 5-7
The View Menu ............................................................................................... 5-7
Installing a Pro Transmitter ............................................................................. 5-9
Display Panel Setup ..................................................................................... 5-10
To change language ..................................................................................... 5-10
Guided Setup ................................................................................................ 5-11
Advanced Setup ........................................................................................... 5-14
Service ............................................................................................................. 5-25
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Tank Distances ...................................................... 6-1

Definitions ......................................................................................................... 6-1
Examples ........................................................................................................... 6-3
Technical Specifications ....................................... 7-1

General .............................................................................................................. 7-1
Environment ...................................................................................................... 7-1
Electrical ............................................................................................................ 7-2
Analog Outputs ................................................................................................. 7-3
Mechanical ........................................................................................................ 7-4
Display/Configuration ...................................................................................... 7-5
Measuring performance ................................................................................... 7-6
Troubleshooting .................................................... 8-1

Display Panel Error Messages ........................................................................ 8-2
User Input Errors ............................................................................................ 8-2
Internal Software Errors .................................................................................. 8-2
Index ............................................................................. 7-1
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About this manual

This Users Guide provides information about mechanical and
electrical installation of a Saab TankRadar Pro gauge. It also
describes how to start up and configure the gauge.
The main purpose of the book is to act as guide to installing and
operating a TankRadar Pro gauge. It is not intended to cover
service tasks such as changing circuit boards or internal software.
Chapter 1 reviews some basic concepts of radar based level gauging.
Chapter 2 describes how to assemble a gauge and how to mount it

on the tank.
Chapter 3 describes the electrical installation.
Chapter 4 describes how to use the Pro Setup software.
Chapter 5 describes how to use the Display Panel.
Chapter 6 describes how to define tank distances in order to

configure a Pro transmitter.
Chapter 7 provides technical information about TankRadar Pro.
Chapter 8 lists some typical problems that might occur and suggestions on how to solve them.
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Introduction
1 Introduction
Saab TankRadar Pro is a powerful radar level gauge suitable for non-contact
level measurements in process tanks, storage tanks and other types of tanks.
It is designed for easy installation and maintenance free operation.
The modular hardware and software design makes it possible to specify a
TankRadar Pro gauge that will meet your requirements now and in the
future.
The TankRadar Pro System

The TankRadar Pro gauge offers a high degree of flexibility. It can be used
as a stand-alone unit, or it can be connected to various control systems.
You can integrate TankRadar Pro in your own Local Area Network (LAN).
By using the Saab TRL/2 Bus interface you can easily connect Pro gauges
to a Saab TankRadar L/2 system.
Data Acquisition Unit
Field Communication
Unit
Field Bus
Modem
TankRadar L/2
RTG 2930
RTG 40
A specially designed software package, Pro Setup, offers configuration and

service capabilities. It also includes functions for presentation of measurement data.
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Introduction
RTG 40
Analog
Instrument
Display Panel
HART
Interface
Analog
Instrument
Control System
Hand Held HART

Communicator
If HART technology is used you can configure and monitor measurement

data via a hand held communicator or a PC.
For stand-alone systems, or as a complement to a PC or a control system,
you can monitor level data using one or two analog outputs depending on
the particular hardware configuration.
As an option, your TankRadar Pro gauge can be equipped with an easy-touse display panel. It offers basically the same functionality as the Pro Setup
software package. Four sturdy softkeys give you access to configuration
routines, service functions and level monitoring.
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Measurement Principle
The Saab TankRadar Pro transmitter sends a microwave signal with a continuously varying frequency towards the liquid surface. When the reflected
signal returns to the antenna, it is mixed with the outgoing signal.
Transmitted
Reflected
Frequency (GHz)
fmax
Df
f1
f0
fmin
Time
t0
f1
f0
t1
Dt
Since the transmitter continuously changes the frequency of the transmitted signal, there will be a difference in frequency between the transmitted
and the reflected signals.
The gauge mixes the two signals, resulting in a low frequency signal which
is proportional to the distance to the liquid surface. This signal can be
measured very accurately allowing fast, reliable and accurate level measurements.
Saab TankRadar Pro uses an optimum microwave frequency, which reduces
sensitivity to vapour, foam and contamination of the antenna, and keeps
the radar beam narrow in order to minimize influence from walls and
disturbing objects.
Saab TankRadar Pro uses Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT), which is a
well established signal processing technique, to obtain a frequency spectrum of all echoes in the tank. From this frequency spectrum the surface
level is extracted. In combination with Saabs echofixer, FFT allows meas-
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Introduction
urements in tanks with agitators, mixers and other disturbing objects.

Saabs echofixer provides a technique to adapt measurements to various
situations, by using information from previous measurements.
To further improve measurement accuracy, Saab TankRadar Pro can utilize
the benefits of Saabs Fast High Accuracy Signal Technique
(FHAST).
Multiple Echo Tracking (MET) is another advanced Saab TankRadar
Pro feature, which provides increased resolution in tanks with disturbing
objects. MET facilitates the separation of disturbances from the actual
product surface echo.
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Mechanical Installation
2 Mechanical Installation
Choosing Antenna Type and Antenna Size
The measurement range depends on the type of procuct,
antenna size and the conditions in the tank. To achieve maximum measurement performance see the following guide to
choosing the correct antenna type and antenna size.
(m) Rod/3" Cone
0 a
4" Cone
0 a
6" Cone
0 a
8" Cone
0 a
Parabolic
0 a
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
60
60
60
60
60
4" Cone
(m) Rod/3" Cone

0 a
0 a
6" Cone
0 a
8" Cone
0 a
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
60
60
60
60
60
0 a
4" Cone
0 a
6" Cone
0 a
8" Cone
0 a
Parabolic
0 a
10
(m) Rod/3" Cone
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
20
20
20
30
30
30
30
30
40
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
50
60
60
60
60
60
Gently stirred tanks.
Parabolic
0 a
Storage tanks with calm

surface.
Agitated process tanks.

Turbulent conditions.
Product cathegories:
a: 1.9 < er < 4. Oil, gasoline and
other hydrocarbons,
petrochemicals.
Measuring range
Antenna type
Rod
0
10
Tank conditions
c: er > 10. Conductive liquids

e.g. water based solutions,
dilute acids and alkalis.
20
30
40
b: 4 < er < 10. Alcohols,

concentrated acids, organic
solvents, oil/water mixtures
and acetone.
Type of product
50
60
70
Antenna:
Rod, Cone 3 - 8, Parabola.
Tank conditions:
I. Storage tanks.
II. Gently stirred tanks.
III. Turbulent process tanks.
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Socket Requirements
In order to allow the microwaves to propagate undisturbed, the
socket dimensions should be kept within the specified limits for
the different antennas.
Lmax
min
For best measurement

performance it is recommended that the antenna
tip ends outside the nozzle.
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Antenna
Lmax (mm)
min (mm)
3 Cone
4 Cone
6 Cone
8 Cone
Parabolic
Rod
4 Process Seal
6 Process Seal
245
300
410
525
600
150
300
300
75
98
146
194
500
50/60
100
150
Saab TankRadar Pro
Free Space Requirements

Position the gauge in a way that allows the microwaves to propagate without disturbance from the tank wall, according to the
illustration below. In order to achieve optimum performance you
should consider the following recommendations:
Try to avoid obstacles in the radar beam.
Mount the transmitter away from pipe inlets which cause

turbulent conditions.
Choose as large antenna as possible to ensure maximum

antenna gain.
A. Service space 550 mm
B. Service space
Antenna
Distance (mm)
Cone
650
Rod
700
Process Seal
800
Parabolic
700
C. Inclination
Antenna
Maximum angle
Cone
Rod
Process Seal
Parabolic
D. Minimum distance to tank wall*)

Antenna
Distance (m)
Cone
0.6
Rod
0.3
Process Seal
0.6
Parabolic
0.6
*) Mounting closer to the tank wall may be allowed if

reduced accuracy is accepted.
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Beam Width
Beam angle
Antenna
Half Power Beam Width
Rod/Cone 3"
25
C one 4" /
Process Seal 4"
21
C one 6" /
Process Seal 6"
18
C one 8"
15
Parabola
10
Antenna
Distance
5m
10m
15m
20m
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Diameter of radiated area at different

distances from flange, m/(ft)
5m
(16 ft)
10 m
(33 ft)
15 m
(49 ft)
20 m
(66 ft)
Rod/Cone 3"
2.2/(7.2)
4.4/(14)
6.7/(22)
8.9/(29)
C one 4" /
Process Seal 4"
1.9/(6.2)
3.7/(12)
5.6/(18)
7.4/(24)
C one 6" /
Process Seal 6"
1.6/(5.2)
3.1/(10)
4.7/(15)
6.3/(21)
C one 8"
1.0/(3.3)
2.4/(7.9)
3.9/(13)
5.2/(17)
Parabola
0.9/(3.0)
1.7/(5.6)
2.6/(8.5)
3.5/(11)
Saab TankRadar Pro
Dimensions
Parabola P440
Cone
200 (7.87)
200 (7.87)
mm (inch)
400
(15.75)
460
(18.11)
mm (inch)
95 (3.74) [3"cone]
150 (5.91) [4"cone]
260 (10.24) [6"cone]
370 (14. 57) [8"cone]
162
(6.4)
441 (17.36)
70 (2.76) [3"cone]
93 (3.66) [4"cone]
141 (5.55) [6"cone]
189 (7.44) [8"cone]
Rod
Process Seal
200 (7.87)
200 (7.87)
mm (inch)
395
(15.55)
550 (21.65) [4" process seal]

650 (25.59) [6" process seal]
mm (inch)
355
(13.98)
Max 66 (2.60)
Min 49 (1.93)
160 (6.30) [4" process seal]

218 (8.58) [6" process seal]
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Tools
The following set of tools is needed for installation of a TankRadar Pro
gauge:
Screw driver.
Adjustable wrench.
Allen key.
Circlip plier (snap ring plier).
Hook spanner
Customer Supplied Flanges

The simple design of antenna tank connection allows the use of customer
supplied flanges. Note that if a hole is drilled in a standard blind flange the
pressure performance is reduced. In such a case the flange should be
marked with new rating for Maximum Allowed Working Pressure
(MAWP).
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Mounting the Rod Antenna

Make sure that all parts are clean and dry when mounted.
Tank flange diameter = 50 mm (2")
1. Put a gasket on the socket
and insert the antenna.
Gasket
Loose flange
2. Mount the loose flange
and tighten the screws.
3. Insert the wave guide tube into the

upper wave guide.
Make sure that all parts are clean
and dry.
O-ring
Wave guide tube
Nut
4. Place the transmitter on top of the

antenna and tighten the nut.
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Tank flange diameter = 65 mm (2.5")

Flange adapter
1. Carefully center the flange adapter on top of the tank flange.

Use gaskets under and above the
flange adapter.
Flange
2. Insert the antenna into the socket.

Mount the loose flange and
tighten the screws.
Flange
adapter
3. Insert the wave

guide tube into
the upper wave
guide.
Make sure that
all parts are
clean and dry.
Wave guide
tube
Nut
4. Place the transmitter on top of the

antenna and tighten the nut.
5. Make sure that all nuts and bolts are

tightened.
Proceed with the electrical installation
as described in chapter 3.
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Mounting the Cone Antenna - PTFE sealing

1. Mount the flange on top of the cone
plate.
3. Mount the adapter on top of the

sleeve.
Make sure that the bottom side of

the flange is flat and all parts are
clean and dry.
Locking ring
Adapter
Flange
O-ring
Wave guide
unit
Diameter=35 mm
Note!
No gasket
on top of
this plate
Sleeve
2. Secure the flange with the locking

nut.
Make sure that the nut fits tightly to
the flange.
4. Secure the adapter with the locking
ring.
Locking ring
Locking nut
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5. Carefully fit the flange and the

cone antenna on the tank
nozzle.
Tighten with screws and nuts.
7. Place the protection sleeve on the

flange.
Mount the transmitter head and tighten
the nut. Check that the guide pins on
the adapter enter the
corresponding
grooves on the
upper wave guide.
Nut
Upper wave guide
Protection sleeve
Gasket
Guide pins
Adapter
6. Insert the wave guide

tube into the upper
wave guide.
Make sure that the
gasket at the lower
end of the wave
guide tube is in
place.
Upper wave guide
Wave guide tube

O-ring
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electrical installation.
Saab TankRadar Pro
Mounting the Cone Antenna - Quartz Sealing

1. Mount the flange on top of the cone
plate.
3. Mount the adapter on the sleeve.
Make sure that the bottom side of

the flange is flat and all parts are
clean and dry.
Locking ring
Adapter
Flange
O-ring
Sleeve
Note!
No gasket
on top of
this plate
2. Secure the flange with the locking

nut.
Make sure that the locking nut fits
tightly to the flange.
4. Secure the adapter with the locking

ring.
Locking ring
Locking nut
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5. Carefully fit the flange and the

cone antenna on the tank flange.
6. Place the protection sleeve on the

flange.
Tighten with screws and nuts.
Mount the transmitter head and

tighten the nut. Check that the
guide pins on the adapter enter the
corresponding grooves on the
upper wave guide.
Upper wave guide
Nut
Protection
sleeve
Guide pins
Adapter
Gasket
7. Proceed with
the electrical
installation.
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Mounting the Cone Antenna - Process Seal

Preparations
It is very important that the nozzle surface is flat. The maximum
deviation must be within the following specifications as illustrated
below (see Installation Instruction Process Seal Doc. no. 9240007-985):
Concave:
Ceramic window: d<0.1 mm
PTFE window: d<0.5 mm
Convex:
Ceramic window: d<0.1 mm
PTFE window: d<0.5 mm
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To mount the antenna do the following:

1. Place a gasket on top of the socket and mount
the antenna.
Use one of the two gaskets delivered by Saab:
Teflon
or
Graphite for temperatures above 250 C.
Note!
Use gaskets delivered by Saab. These gaskets are

optimized for use with microwave emitting equipment. No other gaskets than Saab original may be
used for Process Seal antennas!
2. Put the loose flange

on top of the antenna
3. Tighten the flange to

the antenna by using
screws and nuts. Use
lubricating grease to
minimize friction
when the screws are
tightened.
Note!
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Tighten the screws carefully to the recommended torque according to table 1.

Tighten opposite screws in pair.
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4. Insert the wave

guide tube into the
upper wave guide.
Wave guide
5. Mount the transmitter

head onto the adapter.
Wave guide tube
Nut
6. Tighten the nut and make sure that the

transmitter head fits tightly to the
antenna.
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Torque
Tighten the flange screws to the following torque:
Reco mmended To rque (N m)

PT FE
DIN
Flange
PN 6
P N 10
P N 16
P N 25
PN40
D N 100
23
11
11
15
15
D N 150
12
15
15
A N SI
150 Psi 300 Psi
Flange
4"
11
15
6"
15
10
Ceramic
DIN
Flange
PN 6
P N 10
P N 16
P N 25
PN40
D N 100
69
35
35
45
45
D N 150
36
46
46
A N SI
150 Psi 300 Psi
Flange
4"
35
45
6"
46
31
Table 1. Recommended torque for

flange screws.
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Mounting the Parabolic Antenna P440/T30

Mounting the Flange Ball
6-30
Recess
O96
R3
1. The flange should be

between 6 and 30 mm
thick. Make sure that the
diameter of the hole is
96 mm.
Make a small recess in the
flange hole.
50
Flange Ball
2. Put the O-ring on the

flange and insert the
Flange Ball into the hole.
Make sure that the pin on
the side of the Flange Ball
fits into the corresponding
recess on the flange.
O-ring
Nut
3. Tighten the nut. Make sure

that the Flange Ball fits
tightly to the flange.
Locking screw
4. Secure the nut by tightening the locking screw.
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Mounting the Antenna

M5 5
1. Fit the Parabolic Reflector

to the Antenna Feeder and
mount the five M5 screws.
Parabolic
Reflector
Note!
Antenna Feeder
Use the screws delivered

by Saab Tank Control.
2. Tighten the screws.
3. Put the two O-rings in the

grooves on the upper
surface of the Flange Ball.
O-rings 2
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Lock Nut
Tab Washer
Finger Nut
Flange
Washer Ball
Lock Washer
4. Turn the flange around and

mount the antenna feeder
on the flange. Mount the
washers and nuts.
Antenna Feeder
Lock Nut
Finger Nut
5. Tighten the Finger Nut and

the Lock Nut loosely.
6. Place the antenna on the

tank nozzle and tighten the
flange screws.
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Lock Nut
Finger Nut
Flange
90
Groove
Antenna
Feeder
Tank wall
7. Rotate the antenna so that

the groove on the Antenna
Feeder is directed 90 to
the tank wall.
Tighten the Finger Nut and
the Lock Nut.
Adapter Nut
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8. Mount the Pro adapter on

top of the antenna feeder.
Tighten the Adapter Nut
loosely so the transmitter
head can be properly
aligned.
Normally the antenna
should be mounted with
inclination 0. However, in
some applications, for
example solid products, a
small inclination of the
antenna may improve the
performance. This may
also be the case if there
are disturbing echoes from
objects in the tank.
Saab TankRadar Pro
9. Insert the Waveguide Tube

into the Upper Waveguide.
Upper Waveguide
Waveguide Tube
Upper
Waveguide
Nut
Pro Adapter
10. Carefully mount the Transmitter Head onto the Pro

adapter and tighten the
Upper Waveguide Nut by
hand. Make sure that the
guide pins on the adapter
fits into the holes on the
Upper Waveguide.
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
2-21
Saab TankRadar Pro
Cover Locking
90 5
Groove
Antenna Feeder
11. Rotate the transmitter head

so that the cover locking is
directed 90 degrees towards the groove along the
Antenna Feeder. Tighten
the Adapter Nut (see pt. 8)
firmly.
Groove
Note!
It is very important that

the transmitter head is
properly aligned. Improper alignment may
cause poor measurement
performance.
12. When the antenna inclination is adjusted to obtain
optimum performance, (see
pt.8), tighten the finger nut
and the lock nut firmly.
Secure by folding the tab
washer over the lock nut.
Tab Washer
2-22
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
Saab TankRadar Pro
Mounting the Still Pipe 2 Antenna
Still pipe
Two pipes if the tank is

more than 3 meters high.
1. Measure the tank height R. The tank

height is measured from the top of the
stand pipe flange to the bottom of the
tank.
2. If the tank is more than 3 meters high
connect two pipes by using a pipe coupling. Cut the bottom pipe so that the
total length of the pipes is equal to the
tank height (R).
Cut the bottom

pipe
Pipe coupling
Hose clamps
60 mm
20 mm
Deflection
plate
3. Attach the deflection plate to the bottom

pipe by using two hose clamps. The
deflection plate allows you to measure
down to an empty tank. Make sure that
the lower pipe is cut to leave room for the
deflection plate and about 2 cm free
space between the tank bottom and the
deflection plate.
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
2-23
Saab TankRadar Pro
1
Pipe coupling
4. Put the pipes together by using

a pipe coupling.
2
5. Tighten the
five M6 nuts.
5 x M6
6. Inspect the pipe ends by looking

through the slots on the side of
the pipe coupling. Make sure that
there is no gap between the pipe
ends.
Pipe flange
Gasket
Tank flange
7. Insert the still pipe into the stand

pipe. Put a gasket between the
tank flange and the pipe flange.
The minimum diameter of the stand
pipe is 86 mm without pipe coupling and 99 mm with pipe coupling.
Stand pipe
Still pipe
Max 1
2-24
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
Make sure that the inclination of the

still pipe is less than 1.
Saab TankRadar Pro
Mounting the antenna and transmitter head
Nut
35 mm
1. Mount the flange on the antenna and

tighten the nut.
< 42 mm
Flange
Use a flange with center hole diameter

35 mm and maximum thickness of
42 mm.
Locking ring
Adapter
2. Mount the adapter and secure with the

locking ring.
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
2-25
Saab TankRadar Pro
Flange
Gasket
3. Fit the flange and antenna assembly on

the tank. Put a gasket between the
flange and the still pipe. Tighten with
screws and nuts.
Antenna
Still pipe flange
Gasket
Still pipe
Stand pipe
4. If PTFE is used as tank sealing material,

insert the Wave Guide Tube into the
Upper Wave Guide. Put the protection
sleeve on the flange. (When Quartz is
used as tank sealing material, the wave
guide tube is integrated with the antenna).
Nut
Upper wave guide
Wave Guide Tube
O-ring
5. Mount the transmitter head. Check that

the guide pins on the adapter fit the
corresponding grooves on the upper
wave guide.
Protection Sleeve
6. Tighten the nut
Guide pins
2-26
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
Saab TankRadar Pro
Mounting the Still Pipe 1 Antenna

The 1 Still Pipe is suitable for measurements in tanks with small nozzles
and turbulent tanks with clean products. The software configuration is
simple since objects in the tank has no influence on the measurement
performance. The 1 Still Pipe is used for tank heights up to 3 meters.
1. Cut the pipe so that there is about 20

mm left to the tank bottom. Use a deflection plate to ensure reliable measurements also when the tank is empty.
Deflection
plate
Nut
35 mm
2. Mount a flange on the pipe and tighten

the nut. Use a flange with a hole diameter of 35 mm.
Flange
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
2-27
Saab TankRadar Pro
Locking ring
Adapter
3. Mount the adapter and secure

with the locking ring.
4. Insert the 1 Still Pipe

in the nozzle. Put a
gasket between the
Still Pipe and the tank
flange.
1 Still Pipe
Gasket
Tank flange
Nut
Upper Wave
Guide
Wave Guide
Tube
Protection
Sleeve
5. Insert the Wave Guide Tube into the transmitter Upper Wave Guide and put the protection sleeve on the flange.
6. Mount the transmitter head. Check that the

guide pins on the adapter enter the corresponding grooves on the Upper Wave Guide.
Adapter
7. Tighten the nut.
2-28
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
Saab TankRadar Pro
Mounting the Cone Antenna in a Still-pipe/Bridle

The TankRadar Pro gauge is very suitable for measurements in
bridles. The high signal processing capacity allows measurements
even when there are several pipe inlets.
Still-pipe or bridle mounting is recommended for LPG tanks

and other applications where surface conditions may be extremely turbulent. By using a pipe, foam and turbulence is reduced.
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
2-29
Saab TankRadar Pro
To mount the transmitter:
1. The 3, 4, 6 and 8" antennas are designed to fit into corresponding pipes. A
gap between the antenna opening and
the pipe of up to 10 mm may occur. In
Still Pipes with small inlet pipes or no
inlet pipes at all, the gap has no influence on the measuring performance.
2. In pipes with inlet pipes in the order of

2" or larger, or in pipes where severe
contimanation can be expected, the
antenna should be customized in order
to achieve optimum performance. In this
case do the following:
1. Measure the inner diameter of the
pipe.
2. Cut the cone antenna so that it fits
inside the Still Pipe.
3. Make sure that the gap between the
pipe and the antenna is smaller than
1 mm.
2-30
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
Saab TankRadar Pro
Nut
Wave Guide Tube
3. Mount the antenna and the

transmitter head in the
same way as a standard
cone antenna.
Protection sleeve
Adapter
Gasket
Antenna
4. Make sure that the

inclination of the gauge
is less than 1.
90
5. In order to minimize the influence of
disturbing echoes from inlet and outlet
pipes you may need to rotate the transmitter head 90.
90
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
2-31
Saab TankRadar Pro
Mounting an Extended Cone Antenna

The Extended Cone antenna is suitable for tanks with long nozzles or tanks
where measurements should be avoided in the region close to the nozzle.
Use the Extended Cone antenna if:
the nozzle is high:
Underground tank
with high nozzle.
ANSI 3 antenna for nozzles higher than 250 mm,
there are disturbing objects close to the tank opening, or
Disturbing objects close

to the tank nozzle.
2-32
there is a rough surface at the inside of the nozzle.
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
Saab TankRadar Pro
Mounting the transmitter
1. Measure the total distance A between

the flange and the maximum product
level.
2. The standard length of the Extended

Cone antenna is 500 mm. If the distance
A between the flange and the maximum
product level is too small, the antenna
must be cut to meet the following
specifications:
the distance between antenna and
tank roof > 20 mm,
the distance between the maximum
product level and antenna > 30 mm,
the antenna is cut with a slant opening
of 15.
Due to the slanting opening of the antenna,
the direction of the radar beam is slightly
changed towards the short end of the antenna opening. If objects are present which
may cause disturbing radar echoes, the
antenna should be oriented in such a way
that the disturbing objects do not interfere
with the radar signal.
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
2-33
Saab TankRadar Pro
3. Mount the antenna and transmitter head

in the same way as a transmitter with a
standard cone antenna.
Waveguide tube
O-ring
Protection sleeve
Locking ring
4. When the transmitter is mounted, the

following antenna parameters must be
adjusted by using the Pro Setup configuration software:
Tank Connection Length (TCL),
Adapter
Hold Off (H) distance.
Locking nut
(See next page for more information on how

Flange
to set the Hold Off distance and the Tank

Connection Length for a Cone Extension
antenna.
See also chapter 4 Pro Setup Software for
more information on how to configure a Pro
transmitter).
Gasket
2-34
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
Saab TankRadar Pro
Setting the Tank Connection Length (TCL)

To adjust the TCL value do the following:
1. Start the Pro Setup configuration software.
2. Select the Start Radar tab.
3. From the Antenna Type drop down list choose User Defined.
4. Enter the new TCL value.
Use the following formula to calculate the appropriate Tank Connection Length
(TCL):
TCLext = TCLcone + K*(Lext - Lantenna ),
(2)
where
TCLext
the TCL adjusted to the extended cone antenna.
TCLcone
the default TCL for a standard cone antenna without extension.

Note that there are different TCL values for tank sealing PTFE and
Quartz, see the table below.
Lext
the length of the extended cone antenna.
Lantenna
the length of the standard cone antenna without extension.
a constant related to the antenna diameter.
Antenna type
4"
6"
3"
Diameter=68 (mm) Diameter=90 (mm) Diameter=138 (mm)
0.035
0.020
0.008
La n t e n n a
0.094
0.148
0.261
TCLc o n e /PTFE
0.475
0.475
0.475
TCLc o n e /Quartz
0.515
0.515
0.515
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
2-35
Saab TankRadar Pro
Setting the Hold Off Distance

To set a new Hold Off distance do the following:
1. Start the Pro Setup configuration software.
2. In Pro Setup choose the Configuration tab.
3. In the Hold Off/New input field type the desired Hold Off distance.
Use the following formula in order to calculate the appropriate Hold Off (H)
distance:
H=0.03 + Lext
(1)
where Lext is the length of the extended cone antenna.
Hold Off (H)
Lext
0.03 m
2-36
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
Saab TankRadar Pro
Electrical Installation
3 Electrical Installation
Identication of
Installed Options
II
III IV V
Approval
C
F
P
X
Cenelec
FM
PTB
Other certificates
II
Power Supply
A
D
100 - 240 VAC nominal power

24 -48 VDC nominal power
III Primary Output

1A
Approval
Power Supply
Primary Output
Display Panel
Secondary Output
1C
1B
1D
2A
Non-IS HART/4-20 mA,

active.
Non-IS HART/4-20 mA,
passive.
IS HART/4-20 mA,
active.
IS HART/4-20 mA,
passive.
TRL2 Bus
IV Display Panel
0
P
R
T
No display panel
Display panel
mounted on transmitter
Remote display
Remote display with
temperature sensors
HAZ
TO
NE
0
A
DO
ED. N.
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ES
WHEN EN
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T O RIR SOUS RGIZ
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NO OUV
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T IGNITI
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EVEN
PR
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DO
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V Secondary Output
EEx de[ib]ib IIC T4(Tamb-40C, +70C)
Serial No:
SCS Ex97D1028
1434
I. S. Options:
DI 40 HM 40+IS 40 XA 40+IS 40
Non-I.S. Options/Power Supply:
AC 40 (85-260 VAC, 10W)
FCC ID K8CPRO
B
Note! If you change
optional circuit boards
the label must be
exchanged to show the
current inputs and
outputs.
C
D
Edition 3.
No secondary output
Non-intrinsically safe 4-20 mA,
active.
Intrinsically safe 4-20 mA,
active.
Non-intrinsically safe 4-20 mA,
passive.
Intrinsically safe 4-20 mA,
passive.
Ref. No: 306010E
3-1
Saab TankRadar Pro
Junction Box
The standard version is equipped with a junction box that consists of a non-intrinsically safe and an intrinsically safe part.
There is also an optional version with two non-intrinsically safe
compartments.
Flameproof enclosure
CENELEC: EExe
FM: Explosion proof
Primary analog output

or
serial communication
(FM: conduit fitting)
Power supply
(FM: conduit fitting)
3-2
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
CENELEC: EExi
(Optional: EExe)
FM: Intrinsically safe
(Explosion proof)
Connection for
Display Panel
Intrinsically safe
analog outputs (or
conduit for non-IS
outputs)
Saab TankRadar Pro
External Connections
Non-Intrinsically Safe Junction Box -EEx e
This Junction Box is for non-intrinsically safe connections and
power supply.
A
X1
>
EExe
1-2 Non-intrinsically safe HART/4-20 mA primary analog output,

or
TRL/2 Bus
3-4 Power supply input
5
Not connected
Electrical safety ground terminal

Note: redundant when the transmitter is grounded according to
CENELEC.
Out +
Out -
Power
Power
(Primary)
(Primary)
L/L1/+
N/L2/-
N ot
connected
Cable shield
Connect the shield to the cable glands.

If conduit fittings are used no cable shield is used.
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
3-3
Saab TankRadar Pro
Intrinsically Safe Junction Box - EEx i

This Junction Box is for intrinsically safe connections and for
connection of the Display Panel.
<X
EExi
1
1-2 Intrinsically safe HART/4-20 mA primary analog output.

3-4 Secondary analog output.
5-6 Display panel.
A
Ground terminal for Display Panel.
Out +
Out -
(Primary)
(Primary)
Out +
Out -
(Secondary) (Secondary)
DP +
DP S
Cable shield

3-4
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
Saab TankRadar Pro
Alternative Non-intrinsically Safe Junction Box

This is the standard intrinsically safe Junction Box (EExi) fitted
with an alternative connector for connection of non-IS output if
required.
<X
EExi/e
4
1-2 Not used

3-4 Non-intrinsically safe Secondary Analog Output
5
Not connected
Ground terminal (not used)
N o t u sed
N o t u sed
Out +
Out -
N ot
(Secondary) (Secondary) connected
Cable shield

Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
3-5
Saab TankRadar Pro
Connecting to a TRL/2 Bus Interface

Use a Field Bus Modem (FBM) for a Pro transmitter equipped
with a TRL2 interface.
Field Bus Modem
Connect to the non-intrinsically safe junction box (EEx e).
Junction Box EEx e
1
2
3
4
5
X1
100-240 VAC
or
24-48 DC
3-6
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
Saab TankRadar Pro
Connecting HART devices

Active output (internal loop supply)
Junction Box
EEx e
For Pro gauges with active

output a hand-held terminal or
a HART modem can be connected as follows:
Input impedance
<300 Ohm
1
2
3
4
5
X1
7 8 9
4 5 6
100-240 VAC
or
24-48 VDC
1 2 3
Passive output (external loop supply)

A hand-held terminal or
a HART modem should
not be connected directly across an external
power supply. Instead,
it should be connected
across a load resistor of
about 250 W.
Junction Box
EEx e
Voltage compliance 7-30 V

Vs
1
2
3
4
5
250 W
X1
7 8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3
100-240 VAC
or
24-48 VDC
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
3-7
Saab TankRadar Pro
Intrinsically safe conditions

A hand-held HART communicator can be connected in the
hazardous area. The HART interface must be connected via a
zener barrier in the safe area.
Hazardous Area
Non-Hazardous Area
RTG 40
HART
interface
Zener
barrier
Hand held HART

communicator
Analog instrument
and/or DCS system
Non-Intrinsically safe conditions
RTG 40
HART
interface
Hand Held HART

Communicator
3-8
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
Analog instrument
and/or DCS system
Saab TankRadar Pro
Connecting the Remote Display Unit (RDU40)

The display unit RDU 40 can be factory mounted on the
TankRadar Pros enclosure or remotely mounted. RDU 40 can
be used for configuration of the Pro transmitter as well as for
displaying tank data (see chapter 5 Using the Pro Display Panel
for information on how to operate the transmitter by using the display panel).
When equipped with the optional TP40
board, the RDU40 can also be used for temperature measurements.
The RDU40 is connected to the Intrinsically Safe Junction Box

on the front of the Pro transmitter head:
Intrinsically Safe
Junction Box (EEx i)
Edition 3.
<X
Ref. No: 306010E
3-9
Saab TankRadar Pro
The RDU40 is offered in two versions:

the Standard version, or
with the optional TP 40 board for connection of up to six PT100 temperature elements.
Connect the RDU40 to the X2 terminal in the Intrinsically Safe
Junction Box by the following three wires:
Grounding wire
ground terminal
Signal wire
terminal 6
Supply voltage
terminal 5
TP40
12345678
1
2
3
4
X11
12345678
X12
1234
IS Ground
DPS
DP +
X2
X12:3
6
5
4
3
2
1
X12:2
Transmitter Head
Intrinsically Safe
Junction Box (EEx i)
3-10
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
Standard
1234
X12:1
X11
X12
1234
Saab TankRadar Pro
Temperature measurement
For temperature measurements you can use 1-3 spot elements or
1-6 multiple spot elements. The sensors are connected to socket
X17 and X18 on the optional TP40 board. Depending on the
type of sensor that is used, different jumpers must be set on
sockets X24, X25, X26, X27 and X28, see next page for detailed
instructions.
A
B
C
Closed
Open
C
B
A
X18
X25
X24
X17
X26
12345678
1
2
3
4
X11
12345678
X28
X27
X12
Position 2
1234
Position 1
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
3-11
Saab TankRadar Pro
Spot elements 3-wire independent

Connecting the sensors
Jumper settings
X24
A, B, C open
X17:2
X25
A, B, C closed
X17:3
X26
position 1
X17:4
X27
position 1
X17:6
X28
position 1
X17:7
X17:8
3
X18:2
X18:3
X18:4
Multiple spot elements 3-wire common return

Connecting the sensors
1
2
3
4
5
6
X24
A, B, C closed
X17:2
X25
A, B, C closed
X17:6
X26
position 2
X18:2
X27
position 2
X18:5
X28
position 2
X18:6
X18:7
X18:8
X17:4
3-12
Edition 3.
Jumper settings
Ref. No: 306010E
Saab TankRadar Pro
Cables
Depending on local requirements, cable
glands or explosion proof conduits must
be used for connection to the nonintrinsically safe junction box (EEx e).
For the connection to the instrinsically
safe junction box (EEx i) use cable
glands with integral shield connection
for cable diameter 6-12 mm or conduit.
Use shielded instrument cable 0.5 mm2
(AWG 20) for analog outputs and serical
communication.
electronics compartment since the

transmitter power supply unit automatically adapts to the available voltage
within specified limits.
Grounding
CENELEC
The flameproof enclosure must be
connected to a potential equalizing
network or the tank shell or according to
national code of practice.
Safety
T IGNITI
ON
EVEN
PR
US ATMOSPH OF
DO
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AR
HAZ
TO
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DO
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Note!
ES
WHEN EN
PEN
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T O RIR SOUS RGIZ
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NO OUV
N
AS
The TankRadar Pro enclosure is flameproof and may not be opened while the
transmitter is energized and a flammable
atmosphere is present. Saab Tank Control will not take any responsibility for
local regulations defining conditions
when flameproof enclosures are allowed
to be opened when energized.
Make sure that you do not mix

up intrinsically safe and nonintrincisally safe wires.
Power Supply
You can use either DC or AC, depending on what type power supply unit that
is installed in the transmitter. Nominal
supply voltage is:
24-48 VDC,
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
See label on the transmitter housing for
information on which supply voltage to
use.
There is no voltage selector in the
This grounding also serves as electrical

safety ground. Additional connection to
the protective ground terminal of terminal X1 in Junction Box EExe is not
recommended except where required
according to national code of practice. A
ground loop with circulating current
may occur. See also the Special Safety
Instruction.
FM
Grounding is accomplished through the
conduit pipes.
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
3-13
System Overview
Display Panel
Connect the intrinsically safe Display
Panel to terminals 5, 6 and ground in
the intrinsically safe (EExi) junction box.
Saab TankRadar Pro
Schematic illustration of Pro transmitter connections
Main Board
Analog Outputs
Level
Display Panel
Interface
mm
GRPH
(DI40)
X2
Extra Analog
Output
(XA40 + IS40)
X3/X6
X6
X5
Connect the primary analog output to

terminals 1 and 2.
Use the EExe junction box for nonintrinsically safe applications, and the
EExi junction box for intrinsically safe
applications.
24500
MENU
X7
X7
There are two analog outputs which can

be of passive or active type (external or
internal loop supply). The primary
output has a HART interface.
6
5
4
3
2
1
Junction Box
EEx i
Digital Communication
The Saab TRL/2 Bus may only be

connected to the non-intrinsically safe
(EExe) junction box.
HART
Interface
HART modem +
Analog Output
(HM40 + IS40)
X3/X5
X3
Saab TankRadar Pro can be equipped

with HART interface or Saab TRL/2
Bus interface.
1
2
3
4
5
Connect the serial data transmission

cables to terminals 1 and 2.
Saab TankRadar Pro operates on 100240 V AC or 24-48 V DC. Check the

label on the transmitter housing that the
correct power supply board is installed.
Connect the power supply to terminals
3 and 4 in the non-intrinsically safe
Junction Box (EEx e).
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
X4
Power Supply
Unit
X4
X1
Power Supply
3-14
Junction Box
EEx e
7 8 9
4 5 6
1 2 3
(AC40 or DC40)
100-240 VAC
or
24-48 VDC
ITEM
Saab TankRadar Pro
Internal Connections
Intrinsically Safe (EEx i)
X7
X6
X4
X3
Non-Intrinsically Safe (EEx e)
X5
2
1
X1
X2
Power Supply
Option
Description
Board
100 - 240 VAC
AC40
24 - 48 VDC
DC40
X3
X4
DC40
AC40
X4
X4
PO+
PO-
L+
L-
4
5
X1
Display Panel
IS Gnd
No Display Panel
NA
Display Panel
DI40
DI40
DPS
DP+
SO-
X6
Board
SO+
PO-
X5
Description
X7
X7
Option
PO+
6
5
4
3
2
1
X2
Edition 3.
Ref. No: 306010E
3-15
Saab TankRadar Pro
Primary Output
Description
Board
1A
Non-intrinsically safe
HART/4-20 mA,
active.
HM40+IS40
HART/4-20 mA,
passive
HM40
TRL2 Bus
2A
HM40
1C
IS40
1A
TM40
X4
2A
HM40
X3
X3
1C
TM40
X3
Option
X3
Non-Intrinsic Safety (EEx e)
PO+
PO-
L+
L-
4
5
X1
Intrinsic Safety (EEx i)
IS Gnd
DPS
1D
3-16
HM40+IS40
Intrinsically safe
HART/4-20 mA,
passive
HM40
Edition 3.
HM40
1D
Ref. No: 306010E
HM40
1B
DP+
SO-
X6
Intrinsically safe
HART/4-20 mA,
active
X7
Board
SO+
PO-
X5
X5
1B
Description
X5
Option
IS40
PO+
6
5
4
3
2
1
X2
Saab TankRadar Pro
Secondary Output
Intrinsic Safety (EEx i)
Board
Intrinsically Safe
4-20mA active
XA40+IS40
Intrinsically Safe
4-20mA passive
XA40
DPS
D
XA40
DP+
SO-
X6
X6
IS Gnd
XA40
X7
Description
X6
Option
SO+
IS40
X5
POPO+
6
5
4
3
2
1
X2
Non-Intrinsic Safety (EEx e)
Board
4-20mA active
XA40+IS40
4-20mA passive
XA40
XA40
5
C
XA40
SO-
X6
X6
Description
X6
Option
SO+
IS40
X5
POPO+
4
3
2
1
X2
Note!
This junction box is normally used for intrinsically safe connections. This
version is a non-intrinsically safe option equipped with an alternative
connector for non-intrinsically safe output.
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4 Pro Setup Software

The Pro Setup software is an easy to use PC program for configuration of the Saab TankRadar Pro transmitter. It is designed
to run under Windows95/98/NT4.0. It also includes options for
viewing tank data as well as options for advanced service.
RTG 40
PC
Field Bus Modem
It is a simple task to start and set the TankRadar Pro transmitter

up. When the gauge is mounted on the tank flange, and the
cables are properly connected you only need to run through a
straightforward configuration procedure. This procedure includes entering a few parameters to optimize the performance of
the gauge for your particular application. Configuration includes
specification of:
Tank dimensions.
Type of application.
Analog out: source, range and alarm mode.
Volume calculation parameters (optional).
Tank environment settings (for disturbance echo handling).
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System Requirements
Processor:
Pentium
Operating system:
Windows95/98/NT 4.0
Memory:
16 MB
Hard disk space:
5 MB
Installing the Pro setup software

To install TankRadar Pro configuration software on your computer do the following:
1
Start Windows and make sure that no applications are running.

If you run Pro Setup under Windows 95, upgrade Windows 95 by
running the Dcom95.exe upgrade kit.
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Insert the TankRadar Pro setup disks or the CD-ROM.
Select the Run command on the Start menu.
Browse to the appropriate drive, select the setup.exe file and

click the Open button.
Follow the instructions in the installation wizard.
You can choose to install ProSetup only, or you can install Saab
RadarSetup which supports several gauge types.
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In the Select Protocol window specify the protocol you will use to
communicate with the gauge. These settings can be changed
later if you want to use another communication protocol. (HART
requires the HM40 board. TRL/2 requires the TM40 board).
Click the Next button.
In the Select COM Port window specify the COM port that you will
use to connect the gauge to the PC. This setting can be changed
later if you want to change to another COM port.
Click the Next button.
Finish the installation.
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Starting the Pro Setup Program

Do the following to start Pro Setup:
1. Click the Start button in the Windows Task bar.
Pro Setup
Programs
Start button
2. Open the Programs/Saab RadarSetup menu.
Response: depending on the installed options, either the ProSetup or

the Saab RadarSetup option appears.
3. Click ProSetup (or click the Saab RadarSetup option, select TR
Pro and click the OK button).
Pro Setup
IO Master Server
Note!
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When Pro Setup is running, the Windows Task Bar contains two
buttons named Pro Setup and Saab TankRadar IO Master
Server .The last button refers to a communication program supporting Pro Setup. Normally, you do not need to open this window unless
you need to change communication parameters. It can also be used to
view communication on screen.
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Setting measurement units

Setup
Select Measurement Units from the Setup menu.
Choose the desired units for Level/Ullage, Level Rate, Volume

and Temperature.
Click the Store button.
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Installing a Pro Transmitter

Do the following to install and configure a Pro transmitter:
1 Connect to a TankRadar PRO transmitter.
1
Select New Tank from the File menu in the Main window.
Enter a tank name to associate with the tank and click the OK
button.
Response: the Tank Radar PRO Setup window is opened with the
address tab active.
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2 Enter protocol and address data.
In the Protocol box specify the protocol that you will use for the
serial communication.
Choose HART if your gauge is equipped with an analog output
and a HART interface (make sure that the HART interface is
correctly installed according to the recommendations for active
and passive analog outputs, see Electrical Installation).
- or Choose Saab Modbus if your gauge is equipped with a TRL/2
Bus interface.
Make sure that the same protocol is chosen as was specified in the
Select COM port and Protocol window during the Pro Setup installation (see section Installing the Pro Setup software).
If you need to change the current communication settings, (for
example if you have changed field bus interface), open the
IO Master Server program and specify the appropriate communication parameters (see section To change communication parameter
settings).
Set the communication address. To set a new address you have to

know the current address or the Unit ID/Long Address (HART) to
establish communication with the gauge. The default address is 0
for HART and 246 for Modbus.
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To change the address, do the following:

1
Enter the Unit ID (Saab Modbus)/Long address (HART) in the

corresponding field. The Unit ID can be found on the label, see
Chapter 3.
Enter the desired address in the Address field. For HART communication use address 0.
If you know the old address you can establish communication

the following way:
1
Enter the address that is currently stored in the gauge (the default
address for a new gauge) into the address field.
Click the Read button.
Response: the Unit ID/Long Address is displayed.

3
Set the desired address.
If you do not know either of the Unit ID or the current address,

do the following:
1
Click the Scan Search button. Pro Setup automatically scans

through a range of possible addresses in order to find connected
devices.
Note! For Modbus devices the scan may be very time consuming if
the default address is still valid. Normally the scan starts at address
0 for HART buses and address 1 for Saab Modbus. You can enter
other start addresses in the Address field in order to reduce the
scanning time.
This function may be useful if you want to find out which addresses
that are currently used by connected devices.
2
Stop the scanning when the correct device is found.

The scan continues until a device is found, or until the search is
stopped by the operator.
Enter the desired address.
Now the address is stored in the gauge and will be used for the
communication between the PC and the transmitter.
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To change communication parameter settings:
IO Master Server
Click the IO Master Server button in the Windows95/98/NT task

bar.
Response: the IO Master Server window appears.
From the Format menu choose the Parameters option to view the
current communication parameter settings.
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The following settings are

used for the TRL2 Bus and
HART interfaces:
Protocol
Baudrate
Parity
HART
HartMaster
1200
Odd
TRL2 Bus
ModbusMaster
4800
No parity
Enter the desired parameter values and click the OK button.
Minimize
Save
From the File menu choose Save to store the current settings.
Click the Minimize button to hide the IO Master Server window.

Do not exit the IO Master Server program!
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Exit and restart Pro Setup in order to allow the changes to take
effect.
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3 Select the Start Radar tab
Response: the current settings and the Start Code are displayed.
Note!
Check that the correct set of available software options is displayed.

If you like to add one or more options contact your local representative. The following software options can be installed: EchoFixer,
MET, FHAST filtering and strap table volume calculations.
Mark the check boxes that corresponds to available software options that you want to enable.
The strapping table option can only be enabled by selecting the

Strapping Table option in the Volume tab.
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Select the type of antenna to be used: Cone, Rod, Pipe, Parabola,

Process Seal or User Defined. User Defined is for non-standard
antennas only. The following abbreviations are used for specification of antenna material and tank sealing:
HP=high performance (Hastelloy, Tantalum, Titanium, Monel).
Std=standard.
P=PTFE tank sealing.
Q=Quartz tank sealing.
C=Ceramic.
Enter the pipe inner diameter if the antenna is mounted in a still
pipe.
The TCL parameter is entered for antenna type Userdefined only.
For standard antennas the TCL value is set automatically.
Note!
For ProSetup version 1.C0 and later, the TCL value for antenna
type Parabolic refers to parabolic antenna model P440. For earlier
models of parabolic antenna you have to choose antenna type User
Defined and set the corresponding TCL value manually.
Note!
See chapter 2 for information on how to configure the Extended

Cone Antenna.
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In the Tank Environment and Presentation Standard tab there are

two groups of parameters.
In the Environment box mark the check boxes that correspond to
the conditions in your tank:
Rapid level changes
optimizes the transmitter for measurement

conditions where the level changes quickly
due to filling and emptying of the tank.
Turbulent Surface
This parameter may be used if the tank

e.g. contains boiling products causing a
turbulent surface. By setting this parameter the performance of the transmitter will
be improved when there are small and
quickly changing amplitudes and levels.
Foam
Setting this parameter optimizes the transmitter for conditions with weak and varying
surface echo amplitudes.
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Setting this parameter optimizes the transmitter for products which are not transparent for radar signals. The effect will be
more reliable handling of false echoes
from beams.
For best performance you should not choose more than two options.
In the Presentation box the following options are available:
Negative values
as Zero
Set this parameter if you want levels below

the reference point at the bottom of the
tank to be displayed as zero. This parameter can be used if you have set a C
distance in the tank geometry configuration (see the Configuration tab and chapter
Tank Distances).
Bottom Echo always

visible if empty tank
Mark this check box if the tank shape

allows bottom echoes to be detected. By
setting this parameter the bottom echo will
be treated as a disturbance echo to facilitate tracking of weak surface echoes close
to the tank bottom. If this parameter is not
set, searching for a lost surface echo is
restricted to a region close to the tank
bottom (Related database register: Empty
tank detection area, 1516).
Do not set this parameter if the bottom
echo is not visible.
Slow Search
This variable controls how to search for

the surface if a surface echo is lost. With
this parameter set the transmitter starts
searching for the surface at the last known
position, and gradually increases the width
of the search region until the surface is
found. If this varaible is not set the transmitter searches through the whole tank.
This parameter may typically be used for
tanks with turbulent conditions.
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Click the Store button if no further settings are required,

- or select the Tank Environment and Presentation Advanced tab to
make further settings:
For some parameters , e.g. Slow Search in the Tank Presentation

group, there is a related holding register which may need to be
changed in order to achieve the best measurement result. For these
parameters the related database registers appear in the bottom
pane of the Advanced tab.
You can edit the register value by simply putting the cursor in the
corresponding input field and enter the desired value.
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Tank Environment
Rapid level changes
optimizes the transmitter for measurement

conditions where the level changes quickly
due to filling and emptying of the tank.
Turbulent Surface
This parameter may be used if the tank

e.g. contains boiling products causing a
turbulent surface. By setting this parameter the performance of the transmitter will
be improved when there are small and
quickly changing amplitudes and levels.
Foam
Setting this parameter optimizes the transmitter for conditions with weak and varying
surface echo amplitudes.
Solid Products
Setting this parameter optimizes the transmitter for products which are not transparent for radar signals. The effect will be
more reliable handling of false echoes
from beams.
For best performance you should not choose more than two options.
Note!
The Tank Environment parameter settings override some of the

Holding register settings.
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Level above min

distance possible
If the surface echo is lost in the vicinity of

the antenna, full tank is indicated and
searching for the surface echo is limited to
a region close to the antenna.
Predicting allowed
Improves the performance when filling or

emptying a tank. Setting this parameter
may reduce the time to detect a lost surface echo resulting in better tracking of a
moving surface.
Bottom echo always

visible if tank empty
See description of the Standard tab

parameters.
Double bounce
possible
Some radar waves are reflected against

the tank roof and back to the surface
before they are detected by the transmitter. Normally, these signals have a low
amplitude and are therefore neglected by
the transmitter. In some rare cases the
amplitude may be strong enough to lead
the transmitter to interpret the double
bounce as the surface echo. By setting the
Double bounce parameter this type of
measurement situation may be improved.
This function should only be used if the
problem of double bounces can not be
solved by changing the mechanical installation.
Related database register:
DoubleBounceOffset (1522).
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Slow search

parameters.
Related database register: SearchSpeed
(1524).
Double surface
Indicates that there are two liquids in the

tank resulting in two reflecting surfaces.
The upper liquid is must to be partly
transparent to the radar signal. If this
function is activated, you can specify
which surface to ignore by setting the
Ignore top surface parameter.
Ignore top surface
This function should only be used if

DoubleSurface is set. See description of
Double surface. If IgnoreTopSurface is set
the lower surface will be presented as the
product surface.
Show negative values

as zero

parameters.
Monotone ullage/level
presentation
When a tank is filled the level value may

fluctuate up and down due to a turbulent
surface. By setting this parameter the
transmitter will not present decreasing
level values for a tank that is being filled
unless the level decreases more than an
amount given by the MonFilt Hysteresis
parameter (holding register 1058).
For a tank that is being emptied only
decreasing values are presented, unless
the level rises more than an amount given
by the MonFilt Hysteresis parameter.
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Invalid level is not set

if tank is full or empty
If the surface echo is lost close to the top

or close to the bottom of the tank, the level
value full/empty will normally be displayed
as invalid. Set this parameter to suppress
the invalid display.
Note! By setting this parameter the analog
output will not enter alarm mode for invalid
levels close to the tank bottom or close to
the antenna.
Click the Store button when all settings are finished.
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4 Select the Configuration tab
Response: the current settings are displayed.

2
In the Tank Geometry box, enter values for Distance Offset (G),
Tank Height (R) and Minimum Level Offset (C).
The Distance Offset (G) is defined as the distance between the
upper reference point and the flange (the flange is referred to as the
Tank Radar Pro Reference Point). You can use G to specify your
own reference point at the top of the tank. Set G=0 if you want the
flange as upper reference point. G is defined as positive if you use
an upper reference point above the TR Pro Reference Point. For
tanks with an ullage plug for hand dipping the Tank Ullage Reference Point (dipping mark) can be used as upper reference point,
but you can use other reference points as well.
The Tank Height (R) is defined as the distance between the upper
reference point (specified by the Distance Offset G) and the lower
reference point (zero level).
The Minimum Level Offset (C) is used to extend the measurement
range beyond the Zero Level Reference Point down to the tank
bottom.The Minimum Level Offset C is defined as the distance
between the zero level (Tank Level Reference Point) and the mini-
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mum accepted level, i.e. the tank bottom. Set C=0 if you use the
tank bottom as zero level reference point. Note that C can not be
negative.
The Hold Off (H) distance defines how close to the TR Pro reference point a level value is accepted. Normally the Hold Off distance does not need to be changed. However, if there are disturbing
echoes in the upper part of the tank, for example from the tank
nozzle, you can increase the Hold Off distance in order to avoid
measurements in the region close to the antenna.
The Calibration Distance is by default set to zero. It is used to
adjust the transmitter so that measured levels match hand dipped
product levels. Normally a minor adjustment is necessary. There
may for example be a deviation between the actual tank height and
the value stored in the transmitter database.
See chapter 6: Tank Distances for further information on how to set
the tank geometry parameters.
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5 Select the Analog I/O tab
Response: the current settings are displayed.

2
If your transmitter is equipped with a HART modem select the

Analog Out1 tab. (Analog Output 1 is not available when using
TRL2 Bus communication).
Select the source to control the analog output.
Enter the range values that correspond to the analog output values
4 and 20 mA. You can specify any value as long as the Upper range
value is above the Lower range value. If the measured value goes
beyond the measurement range, the transmitter enters the alarm
mode.
Choose the desired Alarm Mode. The Alarm Mode specifies the
analog output state when a measurement error occurs or when the
measured value is out of range.
High: the output current is set to 22 mA.
Low: the output current is set to 3.8 mA.
Freeze Current: the output current is set to the present value at
the time when the error occurrs.
Binary High: the output current is 4 mA under normal conditions.
If there is a measurement error, or when the source signal is out
of range, the output current is set to 20 mA.
Binary Low: the output current is 20 mA under normal conditions.
If there is a measurement error, or when the source signal is out
of range, the output current is set to 4 mA.
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The example on the next page illustrates how the analog output
signal is related to the actual measured product level and the specified upper and lower limits. As illustrated, if the source signal exceeds the Upper limit or falls below the Lower limit, the output
current is set according to the specified Alarm Mode setting. Note
that the Out of Range alarm can be turned off.
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The analog output is calibrated at factory and does normally not

need to be recalibrated. However, if you still need to calibrate the
analog output current, click the Calibrate DAC button and follow the
instructions in section Calibrating the Digital to Analog Converter.
If your transmitter is equipped with an optional analog output select

the Analog Out2 tab and configure as described in steps 2 to 6.
Click the Store button to save the current settings.
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Alarm mode settings

Level
Upper
Product level
Lower
Time
Analog
Output
Alarm mode
Low Current
20 mA
4 mA
3.8 mA
Time
Analog
Output
22 mA
Alarm mode
High Current
20 mA
4 mA
Time
Analog
Output
Alarm mode
Freeze Current
20 mA
4 mA
Time
Analog
Output
20 mA
Alarm mode
Binary High
4 mA
Time
Analog
Output
20 mA
Alarm mode
Binary Low
4 mA
Time
Analog Output current as a function of product level for different alarm mode settings.
The shaded area indicates analog output in Alarm mode.
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Calibrating the Digital to Analog Converter (DAC)

The Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) is factory calibrated. However, if you want to check the calibration by measuring the output
current, do the following:
1
Click the Calibrate DAC... button.
Read the instruction and the warning.
Note!
The analog output will be set to fixed current mode.
Make sure that control systems connected to the output are not
harmed.
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Click the Set to 4 mA button.
Enter the measured output current and click the Store button.
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Click the Set to 20 mA button.
Enter the measured output current and click the Store button.
Click the Cancel button to close the window and finish the calibration.
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Temperature Sensor Settings
Up to six temperature sensors can be connected to the Remote Display

Unit (RDU40). All temperature sensors must be of the same type, for
example Pt100 or CU90. See Chapter 3 for information on how to connect the temperature sensors.
You can choose one of the following options for temperature measurement
conversion method:
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CU90
User Defined Linearization Table. The sensor characteristics is

specified in a table of corresponding resistance and temperature values.
User Defined Formula. The sensor characteristics is specified

in a mathematical formula: R=R0*(1+A*T+B*T2) where R is the
resistance at temperature T, R0 is the resistance at zero degrees Centigrade and A and B are constants.
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6 Volume Calculations
Pro Setup performs Volume Calculations by using one of two
methods: predefined tank shape or strapping table. The strapping table is an optional function. If it is not available a new
Start Code can be ordered from Saab Tank Control.
To enable Strapping Table select the corresponding option in the
Pro Setup/Volume window.
To configure the TR Pro Transmitter for volume calculations do
the following:
1
Select the Volume tab
Choose a tank shape.

Select one of the tank shape options. Choose None if you like to
stop using volume calculations. Choose one of the ideal tank shape
options if approximation of your tank with an ideal tank shape
provides sufficient accuracy. The strapping table option can be
used for an arbitrary tank shape. You can enter levels and corresponding volumes to obtain a close match between the actual and
the calculated volume. This option should be used in cases where
the tank shape deviates significantly from an ideal sphere or cylinder, or when you require high accuracy.
Note!
The Strapping Table option can be used only if it is in the list of

available software options in the Start Radar tab.
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Ideal tank
Use this option if approximation of your tank with an ideal tank
shape provides sufficient accuracy. Enter the follwoing parameters:
Tank diameter (or the length if it is a horizontal tank).
Distance between zero volume and zero level mark: set this
parameter if you do not want zero volume and zero level to match
(for example if you want to include volume below the zero level).
Strapping table
Enter levels and corresponding volumes starting at the bottom of

the tank. These figures can typically be obtained from tank drawings or from certificate from the tank manufacturer. If the level/
volume table is based on a reference point that is different from
your reference point, you can adjust by adding corresponding offset
values in the Adjusting Offsets fields. The Adjusting Offset is
added to every value in the corresponding column.
Select which interpolation method to use for calculating volumes between the strapping points. Normally, linear interpolation is
the preferred method. For spherical tanks, quadratic interpolation
may result in a smaller error. However, it may be necessary to try
both methods in order to evaluate which one is best in your particular case. By using linear interpolation and a sufficient number of
values in the strapping table, the interpolation error can normally be
reduced to a minimum.
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7 Disturbance Echo Handling

Pro Setup offers you powerful tools to handle disturbing echoes.
The False Echo tab displays a list of echoes detected by the Pro
transmitter. To optimize measurement performance you can
register false echoes which are due to disturbing objects in the
tank like beams, agitators and heating coils.
The Spectra-Threshold tab shows the amplitude of the measured signal along the tank. This diagram is often used to obtain
an overview of the conditions in the tank. You can use this diagram to set a general Amplitude Threshold level in order to
filter out disturbing noise. You can also design an Amplitude
Threshold which is a function of distance from the transmitter
to the tank bottom.
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Setting a general amplitude threshold

1
Response: a spectrum is displayed showing the radar amplitude vs.

distance from the gauge to the product surface (ullage).
General
amplitude
threshold
Click the Update Picture button a few times to check that the signal is
stable.
Set the general Amplitude Threshold.

Echoes with amplitudes below the general amplitude threshold will be
disregarded. Recommended threshold value:
Calm conditions: no turbulence, foam or condensation. Set amplitude
threshold to approximately 20% of surface echo amplitude.
Foam, agitators: check amplitude of surface echo when foam is present
or agitator is running. Set amplitude threshold to approximately 30% of
surface echo amplitude.
Note that these figures are approximate estimations. Significant
deviations from these figures may be have to be used in many cases.
Creating a customized noise threshold table

You can filter out weak disturbing echoes by creating a noise threshold
table. This technique should only be used in special situations, for
example at the bottom of tanks with weak disturbing echoes. In such
tanks the transmitter may lock at disturbances close to the bottom when
the tank is empty. Setting up a noise threshold in this region will
guarantee that the transmitter starts following the surface when the tank
is filled again.
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Add button
To add points to the diagram:

1
Place the mouse pointer in the diagram

at the position where you want to add a
point to the Amplitude Threshold curve.
Click the right-hand mouse button and

select Add point,
- orclick the Add button in the SpectraThreshold window.
Note! The Amplitude Threshold Table
displays the position of the currently
selected point, not the position of the added point.
To move points:
Select the point to be moved and
drag to desired position,
Selected Point
- or -
Position
and
amplitude
select the point and specify new

position and amplitude in the Amplitude threshold table.
Delete button
To remove points:
1
Select the point to be removed.
Click the Delete button in the SpectraThreshold window.
Do not create noise thresholds around echoes which are already

registered as interfering echoes. The general amplitude threshold
is the lower limit of the noise threshold table:
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The following examples illustrate how the Amplitude Threshold

table can be used:
Example 1:
The amplitude threshold is used to remove the influence from

the tank nozzle.
Influence from pipe inside the tank
Influence
from
nozzle
Example 2:
In this example the amplitude threshold is used to filter out weak

disturbances close to the tank bottom. By using this technique
the risk of locking to a disturbance echo close to the tank bottom
is eliminated. This technique is particularly useful in tanks with
weak bottom echoes, like e.g. tanks with cone shaped outlets. In
this case you should also make sure that the Tank Presentation/
Bottom_echo_always_visible parameter is not set (see the description of Start Radar tab).
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Registration of False Echoes

The False Echo function allows you to let the transmitter register
disturbing echoes caused by objects in the tank. This makes it
possible to detect a product surface close to a disturbance echo
even if the surface echo is weaker than the disturbing echo.
1
Select the False Echo tab
Click the Read button to update the list of interfering echoes.

The right-hand list displays disturbances that was detected by the
transmitter. In order to optimize the measurement performance, you
may need to register interfering echoes as described below.
Note!
Registration of disturbing echoes requires that Saabs echofixer is

enabled.
When should I register?
See the following recommendations before you register new interfering
echoes:
Make sure that a correct amplitude threshold is set before you

register any disturbance echoes. See description of the SpectraThreshold window
Keep the number of registered echoes to a minimum.
Compare the list of interfering echoes with the tank drawing or by

visible inspection of the tank. Note if there are objects like beams,
heating coils, agitators etc. which correspond to the found echoes.
Only register echoes which can be clearly identified as objects in
the tank.
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Make sure that the level is stable before you register a disturbance
echo. A fluctuating level may indicate a temporary disturbance
which is not due to an interfering object.
Do not register a disturbing echo if the amplitude is below the

general amplitude threshold, see description of the Spectra-Threshold window.
Do not register a disturbing echo if the amplitude is significantly

smaller than the amplitude of the surface echo when the surface is
at the same level as the disturbance. (In some cases weak disturbing echoes can be filtered out by creating a noise threshold table,
see description of the Spectra-Threshold window).
It may be necessary to register new disturbance echoes at a later

stage when objects have become visible due to surface movement.
Example 3:
This example illustrates a signal spectrum resulting from a tank

with an agitator. The product level is slightly below the agitator
in this example. In a case like this it is recommended that the
disturbing echo is registered, in order to achieve reliable measurements when the product surface is passing the agitator. Of
course this is true also for disturbing echoes resulting from other
types of objects.
Agitator
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To register interfering echoes do the following:

1
Select an echo from the list of Interfering Echoes.
Echo to be registered
Click the Add Echo button.
Add Echo
Response: the echo is displayed in the table of Registered echoes.

Registered echo
Repeat step 2 until all echoes that you want to register as interfering
echoes (see recommendations on the previous page) are added to
the left table (Registered echoes).
When you have finished the registration of disturbing echoes, click

the Close button to close the window.
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To manually add items to the list of registered disturbing echoes

You can manually enter disturbing echoes which are not present in
the list of automatically detected echoes. This function can be
useful if there are objects below the product surface which can not
be detected by the gauge at the time of installation.
To manually add echoes do the following:
1
Enter an ullage value in the Location field. The entered value may
deviate up to 100 mm from the actual position of the object.
Click the Insert button.
Using the Set As Surface button

If the transmitter has locked on a disturbing object you can use the
Set As Surface function to point out the surface level. If there is an
echo that you recognize as the product surface rather than an
interfering echo, mark the echo and click the Set As Surface button.
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Viewing Level Data

To view level data do the following:
1. Start the Pro Setup program.
2. Open a tank file by choosing Open Tank from the File menu
or
by clicking the Open Tank button.
3. Select the Tank Display option from the View menu,
- or click the Display button in the PRO Setup Main window.
The contents of this window is continuously updated. You can change

measurement units by choosing the Measurement Units option from the Setup
menu.
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Service
The following options are available from the Service menu:
Diagnostics
This option allows you to view information such as Device errors, Device warnings, Measuring status, Hardware configuration and Software configuration.
Advanced Service - Input and Holding Registers
You can view the Input registers as well as the Holding registers
by selecting the corresponding option from the Service menu.
The Holding registers can be edited.
Advanced Service - Lock Device
This function allows you to prevent unauthorized changes of the

Holding registers. When Lock Device is activated a password is
required in order to access the Holding registers.
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Advanced Service - Surface Search
Select this option if you want to initiate a search for the product
surface without restarting the transmitter.
Advanced Service - Restarting TR Pro
Select this option if you need to restart the TankRadar Pro transmitter.
Advanced Service - Set Factory Settings
Select this option to set all database registers to the default values.
Advanced Service - Save Database to File
Select this option if you want to save the current transmitter

database.
Advanced Service - Upload Database
Select this option if you want to load a database from disk.

Configuration Report
Select this option to list the current configuration settings. The

information in this window is useful if you for example want to
upgrade from a Pro Standard to a Pro Gold transmitter.
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Log
This function allows you to log basic measurement data like

Level, Signal Strength etc. and store the logged data into a file.
The file is in plain text format which can be read by using a
word processor.
You can add any Input register to be logged. In this case the log
file is encrypted and can only be decoded by Saab Tank Control.
This function may be used for advanced troubleshooting.
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5 Using the Pro Display Panel

Operation
You can use the Display Panel DP40/RDU40 for configuration
as well as for viewing tank data. The four softkeys allow you to
navigate through the different menus, and to select various functions for service and configuration. (See chapter 3 Electrical
Installation for information on how to connect the Remote
Display Unit RDU40).
If you leave the DP in Service or Setup mode without pushing
any button for 10 minutes, the DP is automatically switched to
View mode, presenting the same measurement variable that was
displayed last time View mode was open.
The Main menu contains the following options:
MAIN MENU
View...
Service...
Setup...
NEXT
The View option allows you to view level data and signal
strength.
The Service option allows you to view configuration status,

edit holding registers, reset holding registers to factory values,
do a software reset or to start a search for the surface echo.
The Setup option allows you to configure a TankRadar Pro

transmitter.
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Adjusting the LCD contrast

The LCD contrast can be
increased by simultaneously
pressing the two buttons on
the right-hand side. Press the
two left-hand buttons to decrease the contrast. It takes
approximately 10 seconds to
adjust from minimum to maximum display panel contrast.
Entering a Password
Some windows are protected
by a password. The password is
entered by pressing the three
blank softkeys in a certain
order (maximum 12 characters). Each figure refers to a
particular softkey, as illustrated
below.
Level
24.500
MENU
ITEM
GRPH
Give password:
* *
3
1
2
As default the password is
blank, i.e. you can open a
"231"
password protected window
merely by pressing the OK
button. In order to use the password protection you have to set
the password as described in Installing a Pro Transmitter/Display
Panel Setup.
If, for example, the password is 231, you start by pressing the
second key, then the third key and finally the first softkey. You
can change password at any time by opening the Setup/Display
Panel menu.
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Softkeys
The softkeys have different meanings depending on which window that is open. Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor up
and down (or sideways in some windows). These buttons are also
used for changing figures when you are asked to enter a value.
Submenus
Softkeys
Back to previous menu
Move cursor up/down
Open the selected submenu
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Presentation of measured data

When viewing measurement data, you can use the softkeys to
move between different views as illustrated below. There are also
status indicators showing you that measurements are performed,
and whether these measurements are valid or not.
Measurement Indicator
Measurement Unit
Measured Variable
Measured Value
Invalid Data
Back to View Menu
Change Measurement Variable to be Displayed
Change Display Mode
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Selecting between different alternatives

When you configure TankRadar Pro, the softkeys will take on
definitions which allow you to select specific items and to save
the current settings.
When the cursor has reached the last item, it jumps back to the
button.
first item by pressing the
Cancel input and return to

previous menu
Select item at cursor
Move cursor down
Save the current setting
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Entering numerical values

button to enter the desired value. Each click inUse the
creases the digit value one step from zero to nine and back to
zero.
button to move the cursor to the next digit. When
Use the
button to move
the cursor reaches the last digit, select the
back to the first digit again.
Cancel input and return to

previous menu
Each click increases the numerical value one step
Each click moves the cursor one step to the right
Save the current setting
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Viewing Level Data

The View Menu
The View Menu includes options for viewing tank and gauge
related data:
VIEW MENU
Display
Standard Data
BACK
Press the
Use the
down.
Press the
NEXT
BACK
button to return to the Main menu.

or the
NEXT
button to move the cursor up or
button to open the selected submenu.
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Display
Level
Select the Display submenu to view

measured data:
Press the ITEM button to choose
between the different options:
m
MENU
Level
Ullage
Level Rate
Volume
Signal Strength
ITEM
The GRPH button allows you to switch between display modes:

Numerical
measured data is presented as a value.
Bargraph
the measured value is presented in a bar

graph showing the current value.
Trend
a set of vertical lines are displayed representing values sampled at a predefined rate. See
Display Panel Setup for descriptions on how to
set up the trend display.
Standard Data
Select the Standard Data option

from the View menu to view a list
of measured variables.
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Installing a Pro Transmitter

Select Setup from the Main Menu and choose one of the options
to configure the transmitter.
MAIN MENU
View...
Service...
Setup...
NEXT
The Setup dialog is automatically opened when a transmitter is

started for the first time. You can always return to the Setup
dialog if you want to change settings later on.
SETUP MENU
Display Panel
Guided...
Advanced...
BACK
NEXT
Display Panel
This option allows you to set units for measured values, to set
language and to change the user password.
Guided Setup
The Guided Setup option contains the basic steps for configuration of the Pro transmitter.
Advanced Setup
Use the Advanced Setup option if you for example want to include options for volume calculations and disturbance echo
handling.
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Display Panel Setup

Use this option to set presentation units, language and password.
If you do not want to change the default settings, you can skip
this step and go to Guided or Advanced Setup.
To configure the display panel do the following:
1.
Select the Display Panel option from the Setup Menu and press the
NEXT button.
2.
Select the Units option and press the NEXT button. Set the measurement
units to be used for presentation of data and click the SAVE button.
3.
To change your display panel password select the Password option

and press the NEXT button. This password must be entered in order to
be able to change the transmitter configuration. Follow the procedure for
changing to a new password.
4.
To set the time scale for trend display (one of the options in the Display
mode) select the Trend Setup option and press the NEXT button. Set the
time scale and select the SAVE button.
To change language
1. Select the Display Panel option from the Setup Menu and press the
NEXT
button
2.
Select Language and press the
3.
4.
Move the cursor to the preferred language and press the
NEXT
Save your choice by pressing the
button.
SAVE
button
Response: the display returns to view mode.
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Guided Setup
The Guided Setup includes the basic steps to start the transmitter.
By using this option you are guided step by step through a sequence of configuration windows. The windows are automatically opened in a predefined order.
To configure a new radar gauge using the Guided Setup option

do the following:
1.
Choose Setup from the Main Menu.
Response: a request for password is displayed.

Give password:
* *
OK
2.
Enter your password and press the
NEXT
button.
The password is defined by clicking the first three softkeys in a given

order. An asterisk is shown for each key that is pressed. See Entering a
Password.
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3.
Select Guided... from the Setup Menu and

press the NEXT button.
SETUP MENU
Display Panel
Guided...
Advanced...
BACK
4.
NEXT
Confirm your Start Code by selecting the

SAVE button.
The transmitter is delivered with a start
481A70E9705159F2
code that enables the ordered software
options. If you wish to change the set of
available options, (Saabs echofixer, Multiple Echo Tracking (MET), Fast High
Accuracy Signal Technique (FHAST) and
strapping table volume calculation), contact your local representative for
a new start code.
5.
Note the available software options. (To

see all options use the arrow button to
scroll down the list. Strap table is the last
one).
Go to the next menu by selecting the
button.
6.
OK
SET ANTENNA TYPE
Set the Antenna Type.

Press the
button to move the cursor to
the desired antenna, and click the MARK
button to select it.
HP=high performance (Hastelloy, Tantalum, Titanium, Monel),
Std=standard,
P=PTFE tank sealing,
Q=quartz sealing,
C=Ceramic.
Finish by pressing the
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Std Cone 4"
Std Cone 4"
HP Cone 4"
HP Cone 4"
Std Cone 6"
CNCL MARK
P
Q
P
Q
P
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Offset Dist (G)

is the distance
from dipping
mark to TR Pro
ref.point
0.000 m
CNCL
G>0
G<0
SAVE
7. Set the Distance Offset (G)

The Distance Offset is defined as the distance between the
upper reference point and the flange (the flange is referred to as the
Tank Radar Pro Reference Point). You can use G to specify your own
reference point at the top of the tank. Set G=0 if you want the flange as
upper reference point. G is defined as positive if you use an upper
reference point above the TR Pro Reference Point. For tanks with an
ullage plug for hand dipping the Tank Ullage Reference Point (dipping
mark) can be used as upper reference point, but you can use other
reference points as well. Finish by pressing the SAVE button.
Tank Ullage Reference Point

G
TR Pro Reference Point
Ta n k H e i g h t ( R )
is the distance
from dipping
mark to zero
level ref. point
0.000 m
CNCL
8.
SAVE
Calibrate the Tank Height (R).

The Tank Height is defined as the distance
between the upper reference point (specified by
the Distance Offset G) and the lower reference
point (zero level). Finish by pressing the SAVE button
Note!
See chapter Tank Distances for further information on how to set

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Use the Advanced Setup if you want to make a complete configuration of the transmitter:
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To configure a radar gauge using the Advanced Setup option:

1.
Choose Setup from the Main Menu.
Response: a request for password is displayed.

Give password:
* *
OK
2.
Enter your password and press the
OK
button.
SETUP MENU
Display Panel
Guided...
Advanced...
BACK
NEXT
3.
Select Advanced... from the Setup Menu and press the
4.
Select the Start Radar option from the Advanced Setup menu.
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Choose the Start Code option.
Confirm your Start Code by selecting

the SAVE button.
The transmitter is delivered with a start
481A70E9705159F2
code that enables the ordered software
options. If you wish to change the set of
available options, (Saabs echofixer,
Multiple Echo Tracking (MET), Fast
High Accuracy Signal Technique
(FHAST) and strapping table volume calculation), contact your local
representative for a new start code
Check the list of enabled options.

Contact your local representative if you
like to add one or more software options. If the list is correct confirm by
pressing the OK button.
Response: the Start Radar menu is

opened.
Choose the Antenna Type option from

the Start Radar menu. The following
main groups are available:
User defined,
Cone,
Still pipe,
Rod,
SET ANTENNA TYPE
User defined
Std Cone 4"
Std Cone 4"
HP Cone 4"
HP Cone 4"
Std Cone 6"
CNCL MARK
Parabola and
Process Seal.
Most antenna types are available in different versions and sizes:
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P
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P
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HP=high performance (Hastelloy, Tantalum, Titanium, Monel),

Std=standard,
Q=quartz sealing,
P=PTFE tank sealing,

C=Ceramic.
Select the type of antenna that is mounted on the gauge and click
the SAVE button.
Response: the Start Radar menu is opened.

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Choose the Tank Environment

option.
Select appropriate surface conditions. Mark the options that describes the conditions in your tank
by using the MARK button. You
should not choose more than two
options for best performance. Press
the SAVE button to store the current
setting
Response: the display returns to the Start Radar menu.
Choose the Pipe Diameter option if

you are using a Still Pipe antenna.
Enter the still pipe diameter by using
and
buttons.
the
Note that the default value is -0.1
(negative). This means that no pipe
correction is done.
Press the SAVE button to store the
entered value.
Response: the Start Radar menu is opened.
7. Press the BACK button to return to

the Advanced Setup menu.
The Special option allows you to
make advanced setup of Tank
Environment database registers. For
trained personnel only.
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Select the Calibration option from the Advanced Setup menu.

G>0
G<0
The tank calibration distances are defined as illustrated below.
Tank Ullage Reference Point

TR Pro Reference Point
Set the Distance Offset (G).

The Distance Offset is defined as the
distance between the upper reference
point and the flange (the flange is referred to as the Tank Radar Pro Reference Point). You can use G to specify
your own reference point at the top of the
tank. Set G=0 if you want the flange as
upper reference point. G is defined as
positive if you use an upper reference
point above the TR Pro Reference Point.
For tanks with an ullage plug for hand
dipping the Tank Ullage Reference Point
(dipping mark) can be used as upper reference point, but you can
use other reference points as well
The Tank Height (R) is defined as the distance between the upper
reference point (specified by the Distance Offset G) and the lower
reference point (zero level).
Set the Minimum Level (C).

The Minimum Level Offset is always positive and is defined as the
distance between the zero level (Tank Level Reference Point) and
the minimum accepted level. Normally you set the C distance in
order to extend the measurement range to the tank bottom.
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Set the Calibration Distance. It should normally be set to zero but

can be used to compensate for systematic errors due to e.g. disturbances from the tank nozzle. This may be the case if the gauge is
mounted in a nozzle which does not conform to the free space
requirements.
See chapter Tank Distances for further information on how to set

The following steps are only applicable when a non-standard
antenna is used.
5
Set the Holdoff Distance (H). The Hold Off distance defines how
close to the RTG reference point a level value is accepted. Normally
the Hold Off distance does not need to be changed. However, if
there are disturbing echoes in the upper part of the tank, for example from the tank nozzle, you can increase the Hold Off distance
in order to avoid measurements in the region close to the antenna.
Set the Tank Connection Length TCL. This value is set automatically when you use one of the standard antennas.
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Select the Analog output1 option from the Advanced Setup menu (Optional).
If the gauge is equipped with an analog output, the range of the
output is automatically calibrated to match the tank calibration (G
and R). If you want to change this setting, do the following:
CONFIG. Aout 1
Source Level
4 mA
0.000 m
20 mA
0.000 m
Alarm
HoldLast
D / A Tr i m . . .
CNCL
EDIT
Enter Source. Available options are: level, level rate, ullage,

signal strength and volume.
Enter the analog output values that correspond to 4 mA and 20
mA, respectively.
Select Alarm mode.
- Select High if you want the analog output to lock on a value
higher than 20 mA when an error is encountered.
- Use Low if you want it to lock on a value below 4 mA.
- The Hold Last option freezes the analog output to the current
value when an alarm is triggered.
DA Trim. Use this option to calibrate the Digital/Analog Converter
to correspond to the nominal values 4 mA and 20 mA.
Note!
The analog output is set to fixed current mode during the
calibration procedure.
To calibrate the DAC do the following:
1
Choose the D/A Trim option.
DA Trim
Setting AOut 1
to 4 mA
CNCL
2
AOut 1
OK
Click the OK button if you want to continue, (or click the CNCL
button to quit without calibrating the D/A converter).
Response: the analog output is set to 4 mA.
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AOut 1
4000 A
DONE
Enter the measured value that corresponds to the 4 mA setting.
Click the DONE button.
Response: the analog output is set to 20 mA.

5
Enter the measured value that corresponds to the 20 mA setting.
Click the DONE button.
Now the D/A calibration is finished, and the analog output is no

longer in fixed current mode.
7.
Select the Analog output2 option from the Advanced Setup menu (optional).
If the gauge is equipped with an extra analog output, follow the same configuration
procedure as for Analog Output1.
Configuration of the extra analog output is identical to configuration of analog
output 1. See step 6 above.
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8.
Select the False Echo option from the Advanced Setup menu (optional).
In normal operation the gauge compares
detected echoes with a list of registered
disturbance echoes, in order to decide wich
one is the actual product surface.
FALSE ECHO
Tank Echoes
Reg. False Echoes
To view a list of echoes that the gauge has

detected select the Tank Echoes option.
NEXT
BACK
You can select echoes from this list and

add to the list of registered echoes. You
should only register disturbing echoes
which can be identified as caused by an
object in the tank. See chapter 5 Pro Setup
Software for further information on when to
register disturbance echoes.
To register a disturbing echo, do the
following:
TANK ECHOES
Surface
Echo 1
Echo 2
Echo 3
Echo 4
Echo 5
CNCL
10.543
-0.213
1.629
7.867
20.620
21.001
Move the cursor to the echo you want

to add to the list.
Click the
Move the cursor to Add to list, and

click the MARK button.
Click the SAVE button to register the

marked echo.
Repeat steps 1 to 4 if you wish to register more disturbing echoes.
EDIT
button.
The Set as surface option allows you to define an echo as the

product surface.
Mark the Add new false option if you want to manually add echoes.
This may be a useful option if, for example, there are known disturbances below the product surface which can not be detected by the
gauge at the time of installation.
6
Click the
CNCL
button to return to the False Echo menu.
To view the current list of registered disturbing echoes select the Reg. False
Echoes option:
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m
m
m
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2
3
4
5
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REG. FALSE ECHOES

0.56 m
8.45 m
14.20 m
15.37 m
32.00 m
EDIT
CNCL
To remove a registered disturbing echo, do the following:

1
Move the cursor to the echo you want to remove.
Click the
Select the Remove echo option and click the
Click the
EDIT
SAVE
button.
MARK
button.
button to remove the selected echo.
Mark the Add new false option if you want to manually add a false
echo to the list of registered disturbing echoes.
Mark the Clear list option if you want to remove the whole list of
registered disturbing echoes. This option may be useful if you want
to create a completely new list.
See chapter 5 Pro Setup Software for further information on

disturbance echo handling. We recommend that the Pro Setup
software is used for configuration of tanks with several disturbance echoes.
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9.
Select the Volume option from the Advanced Setup menu (optional).
The Volume option allows you to setup the Pro transmitter for volume calculations.
You can choose between using either a predefined tank shape like a sphere or a
horizontal or vertical cylinder, or entering level and volume values into a strapping
table
When the configuration is finished you can start viewing measured data by returning to display mode.
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Service
The Service Menu allows you to view the configuration status,
edit holding registers, reset holding registers to factory values, do
a software reset or to start a search for the surface echo. Information about antenna type, software versions, operation time, error
status and unit code is available. You can also start a search for
the surface echo and reset some of the holding registers to factory settings.
The service functions should only be used if you are familiar
with the advanced functionality of TankRadar Pro.
Config Report
Shows information on antenna type, software

versions, software and hardware configuration,
operation time, error status and unit code.
Please provide this information if you contact
Saab Tank Control for trouble shooting.
Echo Search
Starts a search for the surface echo.
Factory Settings
Resets selected holding registers to factory

settings.
Software Reset
Use this option to trigger the software start up

procedure.
Super Test
Enables all software options (Echofixer, MET,

FHAST, Strap Table) for one week. Use this
option if you want to test options not available
in your transmitter.
Advanced Service
Use this option to view input registers and to

view and edit holding registers. The Advanced
Service window is protected by a special
password which is valid for this window only.
Contact your local representative for this
password if you need to use the Advance
Service option.
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Definitions
The Distance Offset (G) is defined as the distance between the
upper reference point and the flange (the flange is referred to as
the Tank Radar Pro Reference Point). You can use G to specify
your own reference point at the top of the tank. Set G=0 if you
want the flange as upper reference point. G is defined as positive
if you use an upper reference point above the TR Pro Reference
Point. For tanks equipped with an ullage plug for hand dipping
the Tank Ullage Reference Point (dipping mark) can be used as
upper reference point, but you can use other reference points as
well.
Tank Ullage
Reference Point
Tank Radar Pro

Reference Point
G
H
R
G>0
Tank Level
Reference Point
G<0
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Tank Distances
The Tank Height (R) is defined as the distance between the

upper reference point (specified by the Distance Offset G) and
the lower reference point (zero level).
If no datum plate or zero level exist the tank bottom usually is
used as zero reference point. In this case C=0.
The Minimum Level Offset (C) is always positive and is defined
as the distance between the zero level (Tank Level Reference Point)
and the minimum accepted level. Normally you set the C distance in order to extend the measurement below your zero reference point.
The Hold Off (H) distance defines how close to the TR Pro
reference point a level value is accepted. Normally the Hold Off
distance does not need to be changed. However, if there are
disturbing echoes in the upper part of the tank, for example
from the tank nozzle, you can increase the Hold Off distance in
order to avoid measurements in the region close to the antenna.
6-2
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Tank Distances
Examples
The following examples illustrate how you can set the various
tank distance parameters to suit your own preferred reference
point settings.
Example 1
If you want
set
Upper reference point at

the tank roof
G=distance between
flange and tank roof
(G<0).
Lower reference point at

the bottom of the tank.
R=distance between upper

reference point and the bottom
of the tank.
C=0.
Upper reference point
Height (m)
G=-0.5 m
10
L ev
Ull
LRat
Sign
Vo l
S TAT U S
BACK
4.000
6.000
0.000
350
0
m
m
m/s
mV
m3
VA L I D
U
R=10 m
4
U=ullage
L=level
0
Lower reference point
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Saab TankRadar Pro
Tank Distances
Example 2
If you want
set
Upper reference point equal to the

TR Pro reference point
G=0

the bottom of the tank
R=distance between TR Pro

reference point and the bottom
of the tank
C=0.
RTG reference point

(Upper reference point)
G=0
Height (m)
L ev
Ull
LRat
Sign
Vo l
10
S TAT U S
BACK
U
R=10.5 m
4
0
U=ullage
L=level
6-4
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4.000
6.500
0.000
350
0
VA L I D
m
m
m/s
mV
m3
Saab TankRadar Pro
Tank Distances
Example 3
If you want
set
Upper reference point at the

ullage reference point
G=distance between ullage

and RTG reference points.
Lower reference point at the tank bottom
R=distance between ullage

reference point and tank bottom.
C=0.
RTG reference point

Ullage reference point
(Upper reference point)
G=0.5 m
Height (m)
L ev
Ull
LRat
Sign
Vo l
10
S TAT U S
BACK
4.000
7.000
0.000
350
0
m
m
m/s
mV
m3
VA L I D
U
R=11 m
4
0
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Tank Distances
Example 4
If you want
set
Upper reference point

at ullage reference point
G=distance between ullage

and RTG reference points.

datum plate
R=to distance from ullage

reference point to datum plate.
C=distance between datum
plate and tank bottom.
RTG reference point

Ullage reference point
G=0.5 m
Height (m)
10
L ev
Ull
LRat
Sign
Vo l
S TAT U S
BACK
U
R=10.8 m
4
Datum plate
0
0
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0.2 m
3.800
7.000
0.000
350
0
VA L I D
m
m
m/s
mV
m3
Saab TankRadar Pro
Technical Specifications
7 Technical Specifications
General
Product designation
Saab Tank Radar Pro Lite/Standard/Gold.
Microwave output power
Max. 1.0 mW.
Processors
Dual processor design.

32-bit DSP, 50 Mflops.
Signal processing
Fast Fourier Transformation (FFT),

optional FHAST filter.
Serial communication
HART or Saab TRL/2 Bus.
Temperature measurement
1-3 spot elements PT100 or CU 100,

or 1-6 spot elements with common return.
Input accuracy 0.5 C (0.9 F).
(Requires remote display RDU40)
Environment
Ambient temperature
-40 - 70 C (-40 - 158 F).
Tank temperature
-40 - 400 C (-40 - 752 F).
Pressure
-1 to 55 Bar (Vacuum to 790 Psi).
Emission approvals
FCC, K8CPRO, BZT, G750818J,

BAKOM, 99.0224.Y.P.
Humidity
IEC 60068-2-3
Climatic class/Corrosion class
IEC 68-2-1, IEC 60068-2-52 test KB

severity 2.
Ingress protection
IP66, NEMA 4.
Vibration
IEC 721-3-4 class 4M4.
UV protection
ISO 4892-2.
Electromagnetic compatibility
Immunity EN 50081-2, Emission

EN5008-1.
Lightning protection
EN61000-4-5, IEC801-5, level 2kV.
Power supply fluctuation
IEC 92 Part 504 sec 3.5.
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Electrical
Power supply
100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz or 24-48 VDC.
Power consumption
Maximum 10 W.
Output cabling
Twisted and shielded pair, min. 0.5 mm2

(AWG20).
Cable entries
3 " NPT for cable glands or

conduit entries.
Optional: 3EExe approved (CENELEC)
" NPT cable glands.
Optional: 3EExe approved (CENELEC)
adapters " NPT/M20.
Primary output
Alt. 1: HART + 4-20 mA current loop

(IS option),
Alt.2: Saab TRL/2 Bus (FSK with Modbus
protocol),
Alt.3: Profibus DP.
7-2
Secondary output
(optional)
Analog 4-20 mA current loop,

active (internal loop supply) or passive
(external loop supply).
Optional: IS version.
Relay output
Optional equipment, mounted in separate

enclosure.
Potential free contacts, normally open or
normally closed, selectable.
Switching capacity: 100-260 VAC 3 A or
24-48 VDC 3 A.
Function: alarm limits and hysteresis set
at radar gauge.
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Analog Outputs
Type
Analog 4-20 mA current loop, passive or

active output (external or internal loop
supply).
Galvanic isolation
> 1500 V RMS or DC.
Range
4-20 mA.
Alarm level
3.8 mA, 22 mA or freeze current ; software selectable.
Resolution
0,5 mA (0.003%).
Linearity
0.01 %.
Temperature drift
50 ppm/C ( 28 ppm/F)
Output impedance
> 10 MW
Voltage compliance
7-30 V.
External loop resistance
< 700 W (passive output with 24 V external supply).

< 300 W (active output).
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Mechanical
Antennas
Rod, Cone, Process Seal and Parabolic.
Materials exposed to
tank atmosphere
Rod: PTFE.
Cone (PTFE sealing).
- Antenna material: alt.1 Stainless
Steel 316L, alt.2: Hastelloy C22,
alt.3: Tantalum. alt.4: Monel 400.
- O-rings: Viton or Kalrez.
- Sealing: PTFE.
Cone (quartz sealing).
- Antenna material: alt.1 Stainless
Steel 316L, alt.2: Hastelloy C22,
alt.3: Tantalum. alt.4: Monel 400.
- O-rings: Viton or Kalrez.
- Sealing: Quartz.
Parabolic.
- Antenna material: Stainless Steel
316L.
- O-rings: Viton.
Process Seal
- PTFE or AlO3 (Aluminium oxide)
7-4
Antenna extension
Extended cone antennas available in

Stainless steel 316L.
Housing/Enclosure
Permanent mould cast aluminium,

chromed and 120 m powder painted.
Flanges
DIN, ANSI and JIS standard.

Material: hot galvanized carbon steel.
Optional: stainless steel flange welded to
cone antenna.
Dimensions
545 (H) x 200 (W) mm (4 cone)
Weight, excl. flange
8 kg (18 lbs).
Height above flange
400 mm (15).
Water protection
IP 65.
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Display/Configuration
Display panel
(factory mounted on gauge)
Protection class IP67.

With weather/dirt protection cover.
Graphical LCD display 12864 pixels with
4 soft-keys.
Text: 7 lines with 16 characters/line.
Display panel
(mounted separately)
Same as above, mounted in separate

enclosure, protection class IP67.
Maximum cable length between display
and transmitter: 100 m (330 ft).
Cable type: 4 wire shielded instrument
cable, min 0.5 mm2, (AWG 20).
Optional: temperature measurement
1-3 spot elements PT100 or CU100, or
1-6 spot elements with common return.
HART device
Rosemount hand-held communicator

RS275.
PC/remote configuration
ProSetup. Powerful Windows based

configuration software.
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Measuring performance
7-6
Instrument accuracy
5 mm (2 ) or 10 mm (4 ) dpending
on model.
Resolution
1 mm (0.04).
Repeatability
1 mm (0.04).
Measuring range
0 - 99 m (0-325').
Update time
200 ms.
Optional disturbance
echo handling
Saabs Echofixer and

Multiple Echo Tracking (MET).
Ex approval Transmitter Head

(Standard and Gold versions)
CENELEC: EEx de [ib] IIC T6.

FM:
Explosion proof Class I,
Div. I & 2, Groups A, B, C and D.
CSA: EEx de IIC T6.
FTZU: EEx de ib IIC T6.
GOST: EEx de ib IIC T4.
SEV: EEx de [ib] IIC T6.
Ex approval Transmitter Head

including Display Panel
CENELEC: EEx de [ib] ib IIC T4.

FM: Explosion proof/ IS Class I, Div. I & 2,
Groups A, B, C and D.
Overfill protection
TV approval, BPG-US 99/6001.
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Troubleshooting
8 Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM
No level reading
ACTION
Check the power supply.
Check the cables for serial data communication.
Incorrect level reading
Check the transmitter calibration.

Check that the transmitter has not locked
on an interfering object.
Check that the mechanical installation is
correct.
Serial communication failure
Check the COM port setting in the Pro

Setup program.
Check the serial communication address.
Check the cable connections and that the
correct cables are used.
Insufficient power supply to Field Bus
Modem.
Display Panel window is blank
Check the power supply
Poor Display Panel contrast
Press the two right-hand buttons to increase the LCD contrast.
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Troubleshooting
Display Panel Error Messages

User Input Errors
This message appears if you try to enter an unvalid value into a
holding register.
Calibrate ullage
by setting the
EcReRb
OR
dis
ta
n
No
t a
valid e t w e e n
n up
mienr ig
c a lm a r k a n d
dip
value
TR Pro ref.point
0.000 m
OK
Internal Software Errors

This message indicates an error in the Display Panel software.
MAIN MENU
View...
Internal Error
Service...
Contact Service
Setup...
Com failure
ENT
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Index
Index
A
Active output ....................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Adjusting Offsets .............................................................................................................................. 4-28
Advanced Setup ............................................................................................................................... 5-14
calibration ..................................................................................................................................... 5-18
Start Radar option ......................................................................................................................... 5-15
Advanced tab ................................................................................................................................... 4-14
Amplitude threshold .......................................................................................................................... 4-30
Analog I/O ........................................................................................................................................ 4-21
Analog output ................................................................................................................................... 4-21
alarm mode ......................................................................................................................... 4-21, 5-20
calibration ..................................................................................................................................... 5-20
range ............................................................................................................................................ 4-21
source ................................................................................................................................. 4-21, 5-20
Analog output1 ................................................................................................................................. 5-20
Analog Outputs ................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Antenna type ............................................................................................................................ 2-1, 5-12
B
Beam width ......................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Bottom Echo always visible .............................................................................................................. 4-13
Bridle ................................................................................................................................................ 2-29
disturbing echoes .......................................................................................................................... 2-31
C
C distance ........................................................................................................................................ 5-18
Cable shield ....................................................................................................................................... 3-5
Cables .............................................................................................................................................. 3-13
Calibrate DAC ........................................................................................................................ 4-22, 4-24
Calibration
R distance ..................................................................................................................................... 5-13
Calibration Distance ............................................................................................................... 4-20, 5-19
Communication
address ........................................................................................................................................... 4-7
Communication parameter settings .................................................................................................... 4-9
Communicator .................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Cone Antenna
mounting ....................................................................................................................................... 2-11
Process Seal ................................................................................................................................. 2-13
PTFE sealing .................................................................................................................................. 2-9
Cone Extension antenna
Hold Off (H) distance .................................................................................................................... 2-34
Tank Connection Length (TCL) ..................................................................................................... 2-35
Configuration Report ........................................................................................................................ 4-39
CU90 ................................................................................................................................................ 4-26
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Index
D
DA converter
calibrating ........................................................................................................................... 4-22, 4-24
Dcom95 .............................................................................................................................................. 4-2
Deflection plate ....................................................................................................................... 2-23, 2-27
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................ 2-5
DIN PT100 ........................................................................................................................................ 4-26
Display Panel ............................................................................................................................. 1-2, 5-1
contrast ........................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Guided Setup ................................................................................................................................ 5-11
main menu ...................................................................................................................................... 5-1
password ........................................................................................................................................ 5-2
setup ............................................................................................................................................. 5-10
softkeys .......................................................................................................................................... 5-3
view menu ...................................................................................................................................... 5-7
viewing level data ........................................................................................................................... 5-7
Display Panel Setup ......................................................................................................................... 5-10
Distance Offset (G) ............................................................................................... 4-19, 5-13, 5-18, 6-1
Distance to tank wall .......................................................................................................................... 2-3
Disturbance Echo Handling .............................................................................................................. 4-29
DP40 .................................................................................................................................................. 5-1
E
Echofixer ............................................................................................................................................ 1-3
Environment ..................................................................................................................................... 4-12
Error Messages .................................................................................................................................. 8-2
Extended Cone Antenna .................................................................................................................. 2-32
External loop supply ........................................................................................................................... 3-7
F
False Echo ....................................................................................................................................... 4-29
False Echo handling ......................................................................................................................... 4-33
False Echo option ............................................................................................................................. 5-22
False echoes
registration .......................................................................................................................... 4-33, 5-22
Fast Fourier Transformation ............................................................................................................... 1-3
Fast High Accuracy Signal Technique ................................................................................................ 1-4
FFT ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-3
FHAST ............................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Flange Ball ....................................................................................................................................... 2-17
Foam ................................................................................................................................................ 4-12
Free Space Requirements ................................................................................................................. 2-3
G
Gasket Process Seal ........................................................................................................................ 2-14
Ground terminal .................................................................................................................................. 3-3
Grounding ........................................................................................................................................ 3-13
GRPH button ...................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Guided Setup ................................................................................................................................... 5-11
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Index
H
HART .................................................................................................................................................. 1-2
HART devices
connection ...................................................................................................................................... 3-7
HART interface ................................................................................................................................... 4-7
HART/4-20 mA primary analog output ........................................................................................ 3-3, 3-4
Hold Off (H) .............................................................................................................................. 4-20, 6-2
Hold Off Distance
cone extension antenna ................................................................................................................ 2-36
Holding registers .............................................................................................................................. 4-38
I
Ideal tank .......................................................................................................................................... 4-28
Inclination ................................................................................................................................. 2-3, 2-31
Input registers ................................................................................................................................... 4-38
Internal Connections ........................................................................................................................ 3-15
Internal loop supply ............................................................................................................................ 3-7
Interpolation ...................................................................................................................................... 4-28
IO Master Server ................................................................................................................................ 4-7
J
Junction Box ....................................................................................................................................... 3-2
display panel connection ................................................................................................................ 3-4
EEx e .............................................................................................................................................. 3-3
EEx i ............................................................................................................................................... 3-4
HART/4-20 mA primary analog output ............................................................................................ 3-3
intrinsically safe .............................................................................................................................. 3-2
non-intrinsically safe ............................................................................................................... 3-2, 3-3
TRL/2 Bus ....................................................................................................................................... 3-3
L
Lock Device ...................................................................................................................................... 4-38
Locking ring .............................................................................................................................. 2-9, 2-11
Log ................................................................................................................................................... 4-40
M
Measurement principle ....................................................................................................................... 1-3
Measurement Units ............................................................................................................................ 4-5
MET .................................................................................................................................................... 1-4
Minimum Level (C) ........................................................................................................................... 5-18
Minimum Level Offset (C) ............................................................................................... 4-19, 5-18, 6-2
Multiple Echo Tracking ....................................................................................................................... 1-4
N
Negative values as zero ................................................................................................................... 4-13
Noise threshold table ........................................................................................................................ 4-30
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Index
P
Parabolic Antenna
mounting ....................................................................................................................................... 2-17
Passive output .................................................................................................................................... 3-7
Password ......................................................................................................................................... 5-11
advanced setup ............................................................................................................................ 5-15
Pipe coupling .................................................................................................................................... 2-23
Power Supply ................................................................................................................................... 3-13
Power supply input ............................................................................................................................. 3-3
Presentation ..................................................................................................................................... 4-13
Primary analog output ........................................................................................................................ 3-3
Pro Setup ................................................................................................................................... 1-1, 4-1
installing .......................................................................................................................................... 4-2
service menu ................................................................................................................................ 4-38
starting ............................................................................................................................................ 4-4
viewing level data ......................................................................................................................... 4-37
Process Seal
gaskets ......................................................................................................................................... 2-14
Protection sleeve .................................................................................................................... 2-10, 2-12
Protocol .............................................................................................................................................. 4-7
Q
Quartz Sealing .................................................................................................................................. 2-11
R
Rapid level changes ......................................................................................................................... 4-12
RDU40 ....................................................................................................................................... 3-9, 5-1
Remote Display Unit ........................................................................................................................... 3-9
Restarting TR Pro ............................................................................................................................. 4-39
Rod Antenna ...................................................................................................................................... 2-7
flange adapter ................................................................................................................................. 2-8
mounting ......................................................................................................................................... 2-7
S
Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 3-13
Save Database to File ...................................................................................................................... 4-39
Secondary analog output ................................................................................................................... 3-4
Service menu ................................................................................................................................... 4-38
Set As Surface .................................................................................................................................. 4-36
Set Factory Settings ......................................................................................................................... 4-39
Slow Search ..................................................................................................................................... 4-13
Socket Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 2-2
Solid Products .................................................................................................................................. 4-13
Spectra-Threshold ............................................................................................................................ 4-29
Stand pipe
minimum diameter ........................................................................................................................ 2-24
Stand-alone systems .......................................................................................................................... 1-2
Standard Data .................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Start Code .................................................................................................................... 4-11, 5-12, 5-16
Still Pipe
inclination ...................................................................................................................................... 2-24
pipe coupling ................................................................................................................................ 2-23
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Index
Still Pipe 1 inch antenna ................................................................................................................... 2-27

Still Pipe 2 inch ................................................................................................................................. 2-23
tank height .................................................................................................................................... 2-23
Still-pipe ............................................................................................................................................ 2-29
Strapping table ....................................................................................................................... 4-27, 4-28
Surface Search ................................................................................................................................. 4-39
System Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 4-2
T
Tank Connection Length ................................................................................................................... 2-34
Tank Height (R) .......................................................................................... 2-23, 4-19, 5-13, 5-18, 6-2
TankRadar Pro ........................................................................................................................... 1-1, 1-3
TankRadar Pro System ...................................................................................................................... 1-1
TCL
Cone Extension ............................................................................................................................ 2-35
Temperature measurement .............................................................................................................. 3-11
Temperature Sensor Settings ........................................................................................................... 4-26
Tools ................................................................................................................................................... 2-6
TRL/2 Bus .......................................................................................................................................... 4-7
TRL/2 Bus Interface
connection ...................................................................................................................................... 3-6
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 8-1
Turbulent Surface ............................................................................................................................. 4-12
U
Upload Database ............................................................................................................................. 4-39
User Defined Formula ...................................................................................................................... 4-26
User Defined Linearization Table ...................................................................................................... 4-26
V
View Menu
display panel ................................................................................................................................... 5-7
Viewing Level Data ........................................................................................................................... 4-37
using the display panel ................................................................................................................... 5-7
Volume calculation ........................................................................................................................... 4-27
ideal tank ...................................................................................................................................... 4-28
strapping table .............................................................................................................................. 4-28
tank shape .................................................................................................................................... 4-27
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Index
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Any substitution of non-recognized spare parts may jeopardize safety. Repair,

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Using the Pro Display Panel................................. 5-1

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Tank Distances ...................................................... 6-1

Technical Specifications ....................................... 7-1

Troubleshooting .................................................... 8-1

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About this manual

Chapter 1 reviews some basic concepts of radar based level gauging.

Chapter 2 describes how to assemble a gauge and how to mount it

Chapter 3 describes the electrical installation.

Chapter 4 describes how to use the Pro Setup software.

Chapter 5 describes how to use the Display Panel.

Chapter 6 describes how to define tank distances in order to

Chapter 7 provides technical information about TankRadar Pro.

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The TankRadar Pro System

Data Acquisition Unit

A specially designed software package, Pro Setup, offers configuration and

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Hand Held HART

If HART technology is used you can configure and monitor measurement

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urements in tanks with agitators, mixers and other disturbing objects.

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(m) Rod/3" Cone

(m) Rod/3" Cone

Gently stirred tanks.

Storage tanks with calm

Agitated process tanks.

c: er > 10. Conductive liquids

b: 4 < er < 10. Alcohols,

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For best measurement

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