Radar Level Calibration Procedure and Cameron Scanner 2000 Configuration

[IdealDan]

Hi Guys,


Please, I need your urgent support.


What is the Procedure for:

1. Radar Level Calibration

2. Cameron Scanner 2000 Configuration after Installation (Required configuration)


Thanks in advance.
Regards

 

[danw]

If you mean radar level 'configuration' (as opposed to calibration) which establishes the LRV and URV for 4-20mA for a specific type medium and tank material, and might require a scan of the tank geometry to eliminate false echoes, those task are described in the device user manual.


If you mean "calibrate" meaning a check against a known certified standard, then have a tape measure certified, configure the radar for distance in the same units as your tape measure, shoot the radar at a metal target at several tape-measured known distances and determine the the error (difference) between the displayed distance value and the tape-measured value.


Someone else has to comment on a Cameron Scanner 2000 whatever that is.

 

[IdealDan]

If you mean radar level 'configuration' (as opposed to calibration) which establishes the LRV and URV for 4-20mA for a specific type medium and tank material, and might require a scan of the tank geometry to eliminate false echoes, those task are described in the device user manual.


If you mean "calibrate" meaning a check against a known certified standard, then have a tape measure certified, configure the radar for distance in the same units as your tape measure, shoot the radar at a metal target at several tape-measured known distances and determine the the error (difference) between the displayed distance value and the tape-measured value.


Someone else has to comment on a Cameron Scanner 2000 whatever that is.

Thanks danw:


Friends please help, it's urgent,



For that of Radar, I have got the details today for the Radar level Transmitter I have been given a Task to Calibrate it tomorrow morning.

Endress + Hausser

FMR51-BBACCABDA5CHJ+

Serial No: L8000A01134


On Endress + Hausser Site, I've got info on a Diagram regarding setup Parameters: R-Reference, E-Empty Calibration (=Zero), F-Full Calibration (= Span),D-Measured distance, L-(L=E-D).


1. Are there other Parameters aside these?
2. What is the Procedure to input these values using the keypad on the device?
3. Can Emerson's Trex Communicator be used on this?(If Yes Procedure please)?
4. On Endress + Hausser's site, I saw F3 3-Point Linearity Protocol, F4 5-Point Linearity Protocol, Please can some one through little light on this?


I thank you in advance

 

[IdealDan]

Friends please help, it's urgent,


For that of Radar, I have got the details today for the Radar level Transmitter I have been given a Task to Calibrate it tomorrow morning.

Endress + Hausser

FMR51-BBACCABDA5CHJ+

Serial No: L8000A01134


On Endress + Hausser Site, I've got info on a Diagram regarding setup Parameters: R-Reference, E-Empty Calibration (=Zero), F-Full Calibration (= Span),D-Measured distance, L-(L=E-D).


1. Are there other Parameters aside these?
2. What is the Procedure to input these values using the keypad on the device?
3. Can Emerson's Trex Communicator be used on this?(If Yes Procedure please)?
4. On Endress + Hausser's site, I saw F3 3-Point Linearity Protocol, F4 5-Point Linearity Protocol, Please can some one through little light on this?


I thank you in advance

 

[Saffa]

https://www.endress.com/en/field-instruments-overview/level-measurement/Radar-Micropilot-FMR51

Brief operating instructions - KA01129FEN_0318.pdf

See Section 10.5

You may need a specialist training ... called "common sense", to work your way through it. Also required is advanced tool called Tape Measure or even better, the design drawings for the vessel.

Seriously though, just read the section 10 of that manual and work your way through it. There are pictures and everything.

Maaaybe go back and read the installation section to make sure the installer guy got that bit right, he might not have had a forum to go asking off topic questions on

 

[danw]

1. Other parameters
Generic with other brand radars: usually tank material and medium (solid, liquid), response time (slow medium fast), eng. units, mode (distance/level), LRV, URV
20 other parameters that might be needed to get a better reading like some form of tank mapping to map out obstructions.

2. 5 point linearity
5 point linearity is listed under "Tests and Certificates" in the E&H radar brochure. The spec sheet spells out conditions under which the point are specified by the purchaser. So it's a documented test E&H runs on the unit when it is in production, before it is shipped to the customer.

3. Configuration
I think E&H makes pushbutton and display an option that has to be ordered. You'll have to decode the model number to see if it includes the pushbuttons and display.

Without pushbuttons and display you'll need either software and cable/modem to talk to the device or a handheld HART programmer like a Rosemount 475 or a Meriam 5150 (assuming it has HART, I did not decode the part number to determine the interface).

I think their Fieldcare software has Pactware embedded in it and uses a HART DTM, but I've never used it to know for sure.

I don't know what Trex is so I can't comment.

 

[widelto]

Idealdan:
In order to configure your radar please try this:
Download Pactware software form here:
https://pactware.com/en/downloads/pactware.html
The one I use is from Vega.
Download DTM from endress :
https://portal.endress.com/webapp/P...n/downloads.jsp?root=FMR51&filter=all&lang=nl
Install Pactware, then install frm51 dtm software, then using a HART modem connect it to your radar and configure it.

 

[IdealDan]

Sorry for the delayed response please,


Can't Automatic Mapping work using the KeyPad on the device according to the Manual?


I did that (confirm distance and Distance ok) the value changed but not still close to Acutal, what can I do next please? Manual Mapping?


Regards

 

[widelto]

That has to be done using pactware during installation.

 

[EICS]

IdealDan

do you have local support from Endress and Hauser ? if not find a local instrumentation company that may have experience in this equipment or talk to Endress and Hauser support they may guide you through it.

if its really urgent get the OEM support guys in, otherwise in my experience you waste time trying to learn the procedure and may miss some critical parameters.