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Advisory Note

Tank Gauging applications Toni Kaesbeck

Marketing Inventory Control

Micropilot and Proservo in one P.O. Box 1261
installation: 79690 Maulburg
Germany
Similarities and differences Phone: ++49 7622 28-2091
Fax: ++49 7622 28-15091

No.: 016 / April 2004 E-mail: toni.kaesbeck@pcm.endress.com

Many bigger installations in refineries and terminals require a mixture of instrumentation, due to the differ-
ent tanks and properties of the products measured.

This advisory note will discuss how to integrate radar and servo into one installation and what differences
should be noted.
1. CABLING CONCEPTS FOR RADAR AND SERVO

1.1. GENERAL CONCEPT

The concept of cabling from the level instrument to the control room is different for radar and servo applica-
tions:

- The Proservo connects directly into the control room via industry standard or proprietary protocols.
Up to 4 instruments (including the Promonitor NRF 560 and Prothermo NMT 53x) and spot
temperature on the tank are connected via Ex I multi-drop HART to the Proservo (beginning
with software version 4.24).

- The Micropilot S and M are connected via i.s. HART to the Tank Side Monitor NRF590, providing
communication to the control room. Up to six HART devices can be connected to the NRF 590 via
an intrinsically safe two wire connection, including the Prothermo NMT 535/539 for average tem-
perature measurement and Cerabar/Deltabar for pressure. The NRF 590 provides communication
via industry standard and proprietary digital gauging communication protocols.

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1.2. CABLING DIAGRAM RADAR APPLICATION

1.3. CABLING DIAGRAM SERVO APPLICATION

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1.4. COMPATIBLE FIELDBUS PROTOCOLS FROM THE CONTROL ROOM TO THE TANK
The following options offer compatibility of the Proservo and the Tank Side Monitor on one loop:
Proservo NMS Tank Side Monitor NRF590
Primary (Digital) output Field communication protocol

A 1
Output-1: Serial pulse (Sakura V1/MDP) WM550, non-IS 4...20mA output,

L
Output-1: Whessoematic 550, with Whessoe protocol with dual communication

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V1, non-IS 4...20mA output, non-IS 4...20mA
HART output, relay output,

1.5. TANK BASE DISPLAYS

The Micropilot is typically connected via the NRF 590, providing a display for monitoring and configuration
at the tank foot.

To provide a tank base display for the Proservo, an optional Promonitor NRF 560 can be connected via
HART. The Promonitor displays level and average temperature data, measured by the Proservo and supports
Proservo operational commands.
2. COMMUNICATION

2.1. COMBINING COMMUNICATION INTO ONE RTU/8130

Various field protocols from the Proservo and Tank Side Monitor can be connected into the RTU/8130:

Proservo NRF 590 RTU/8130 TankGate NRM571

Version 4.25 Version 2.0 Version 3.20 83xx Version 4.0
(slave) (slave) with inter-
face modules

EIA-485 (RS) Rackbus (available in

v2.1 only)

EIA-485 (RS) MODBUS

Sakura V1

HART

Whessoematic WM550

VAREC Mark/Space

L&J GPE

L&J TankWay

ENRAF GPU

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2.2. FIELD PROTOCOL FUNCTIONALITY

In a system design, the functionality is available in the Proservo and the Micropilot/Tank Side Monitor in
combination with supporting field protocols.

Example: One pressure transmitter connected to the Proservo or Tank Side Monitor

- can be viewed on the Proservo (but not on a Promonitor) or Tank Side Monitor

- can be transmitted into the control room via V1 protocol to a NRM tank computer and sent to a
host via MODBUS (documented as gas pressure)

- can be transmitted into the control room from the Proservo via Rackbus or V1 to an RTU/8130,
but must be configured as an additional point in ViewRTU

- cannot be transmitted via Mark/Space, HART, GPE or ENRAF’s GPU protocol

2.3. COMBINING COMMUNICATION INTO ONE RTU/8130

While using a common protocol is the easiest way to integrate servo and radar into an RTU or the NRM
tank computer, the RTU also offers the option of combining different field protocols.
Note!
MODBUS and Rackbus cannot be combined on one 8203 RS-485 interface module.

3. FUNCTIONAL DIFFERENCES

3.1. CONFIGURATION

The Proservo and both the Micropilot and Tank Side Monitor offer instrument configuration via a built in
display. The Micropilot and Tank Side Monitor also support a Local Diagnostic Interface (LDI) to allow
connection of the Tof Tool for remote configuration.

3.2. CONNECTION OF PRESSURE TRANSMITTERS

Both the Tank Side Monitor and Proservo integrate pressure transmitters (see [7]):
- The Proservo allows the connection of two i.s. pressure transmitters as a standard feature. The
values can be displayed and transmitted via V1l, EIA-485 Rackbus or Whessoematic protocol.

- The NRF 590 allows the integration of 3 additional pressure transmitters (note the maximum
power supply provided by the NRF590).

Depending on the master, configuration of the process variables may be necessary in both instruments.

3.3. HYBRID CALCULATIONS

The NRF 590 calculates a continuous observed density from level and pressure and calculates standard
density according to API.

The Proservo does not include hybrid calculations, but supports spot and density profiling with average
density calculation via operator commands or remote commands as an optional feature.

Hybrid calculation has up to now been done by a TSP on the RTU/8130, but will be available in FuelsMan-
ager in 2004.

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3.4. 4..20MA OUTPUT

The availability of a non-i.s. 4..20mA output on the NRF 590 depends on the communication protocol
selected, see [3].

The Proservo NMS has an output option with two non-i.s. assignable 4..20mA channels (assignable to
product level, interface level, bottom or temperature): Bottom is not assignable with 4...20mA out

Proservo NMS
Secondary output

2
Output-2: 4-20mA, 2 chan. free assign

3.5. 4..20MA INPUT

In version 2.0, a 4..20 i.s. input will be a standard feature. In version 1.4, the NRF590 has an i.s. 4..20 mA
input as an order option:

Tank Side Monitor NRF590

Additional intrinsically safe module
0 Additional IS module not selected
1 Additional IS 4...20mA analog input

A 4..20 mA input is not available on the Proservo (only digital HART signal is available).

3.6. DIGITAL INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

The NRF590 has two selectable I/O modules:

B Digital input modul B, 90...140V AC

C Digital input modul B, 3...32V DC
D Digital input modul B, 180...250V AC
Digital input modul B, 35...60V
E AC/DC
G Digital output modul B, 24...250V AC
H Digital output modul B, 3...60V DC
J Digital output modul B, 24...140V AC
K Digital output modul B, 4...200V DC

Version 2.0 will include two i.s. digital inputs on the i.s. main board.
The Proservo NMS has order options to include a digital input module.

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3.7. SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

The following languages are supported:

Language Proservo Promonitor Micropilot Tank Side

Version V4.25 Monitor
Version V2.0

English ; ; ; ;

Japanese ; ; ; ;

German ; ; ;

Italian ; ; ;

French ; ; ;

Chinese ; ;

4. APPROVALS
Both the Proservo and the Micropilot S are Weights and Measures (W&M) custody transfer approved by
NMi and PTB.

The following documentation is included if PTB/NMi is ordered:

- The Proservo includes a copy of the W&M type approval, no W&M specific factory tests are per-
formed.

- Each Micropilot S is tested on the PTB/NMi approved test rig in Maulburg. A report with test re-
sults is included and shipped with each unit. In case of “initial verification”, the test result is
stamped by NMi or PTB and the instrument is sealed (at an extra charge).
For approvals in other countries, please contact the product managers.

5. REFERENCES
Contact your sales center for the latest reference/user list and please provide information on your applica-
tions!

Many of our installations include tanks with radar and servo:

- Tupraz Izmit refinery: 76 of the 114 tanks are used for custody transfer purposes, requiring a level
accuracy of ±1 mm: 102 Micropilot S and 12 Proservo Level Instruments
- SHELL terminals in Norway combine Proservo, Tank Side Monitor and radar and existing ENRAF
servo into one RTU/8130
- Reconstruction and new instrumentation for Cepro’s tank farms in the Czech Republic had 34
radar and 4 servo gauges installed on diesel and fuel tanks. This included 24 Prothermos and 18
Tank Side Monitors.
- NIOC South Pars Pipe line: 30 Proservo and Micropilot S gauges for Condensate and Butane /
Propane Gas liquid with redundancy purpose and 15 LT-1000 float gauges for water tank.
- PTT Gas Separation Terminal in Thailand: Proservo and Redundant Micropilot S and Multi
Temperature for LPG tanks and existing Saab radar gauges are integrated to FuelsManager System

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- Shell BonnyTerminal in Nigeria: 44 Proservo gauges with Density profile and Micropilot S for
redundant purpose.

Over one thousand Micropilot S radars have been installed in tank gauging applications up to the end of
2003.

6. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q: Can I connect a Proservo to the Tank Side Monitor NRF 590?

A: The NRF590 is not designed to connect to a Proservo.
Although the Proservo is available with a HART slave output to connect to the NRF590, it can
only be installed as a generic HART device, providing up to four values, typically consisting of
level, temperature and two stati?. The transmitted values are selectable in the Proservo. No
gauge operation is available.

Q: Can I change digital input/outputs in the Tank Side Monitor NRF 590?
A: Yes, the modules can be exchanged with standard modules.
Please note that the product order code changes and does not match the actual installation,
and certifications are invalid.

7. CONTACTS
Contact your E+H sales center/EISC.

For additional information, please contact:

- Toni Kaesbeck for system questions
- Frank van Bekkum for general tank instrumentation questions

For product information, please contact:

- Dr. Michael Heim for Micropilot and Tank Side Monitor
- Kotaro Wariishi for Proservo, Promonitor and Prothermo

8. LITERATURE

[1] Manual of Petroleum Measurement Standards Chapter 3 – Tank Gauging, Section 1B – Standard
Practice for Level Measurement of Hydrocarbons in Stationary Tanks by Automatic Tank Gauging,
Second Edition, June 2001

[2] TI 344F/00/en Level Radar Micropilot S FMR530/531/532/533: Smart Transmitter for

continuous and non-contact precision level measurement. For custody transfer and inventory
control applications with NMi- and PTB-approvals.

[3] TI374F/00/en/09.03 Technical Information Tank Side Monitor NRF 590, Endress+Hauser 2003

[4] BA 208F/00/en/ Nr. 52006311 Micropilot S FMR532 Level-Radar, Operating Manual,

Endress+Hauser

[5] TI006N/08/en Proservo NMS 53x series, Sakura Endress, software 4.25, 05/03

[6] BA001N/08/en Proservo NMS 53x operating manual, Sakura Endress, software 4.25

[7] Adv_Note 012 _Pressure Transmitter selection.pdf

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9. GLOSSARY

API American Petroleum Institute

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