873 SmartRadar - Instruction Manual

Instruction manual
873 SmartRadar
Version: 1.1
February 1997
Part no.: 4416.571
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Instruction manual 873 SmartRadar Page 1

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 Principle of measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Optional functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3.1 Relay outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3.2 4 - 20 mA Analog level output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3.3 Spot temperature measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3.4 Average temperature measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3.5 Pressure measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.3.6 Water bottom measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.3.7 Overview of optional functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.4 Remote monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.5 Alternative transmission channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.6 Approvals (FM, Cenelec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.1 Introduction in programming the 873 SmartRadar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.2 Programming the gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.2.1 Selecting dimension and decimal separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.2 Level start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2.3 Level check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.3.4 Zones and threshold settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.2.5 Alarm settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.2.6 Ullage readout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.2.7 Display control and password protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.2.8 Detection algorithm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3 Service and trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3.1 Lay-out of Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.2 The instrument covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.3 Min max diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.4 Alarm loop checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.5 Error codes and status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.5.1 XPU 2 error code (item EP) and status request (item XS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.5.2 APU warning code (item WC), error code (item EE) and status request (item QR) . . 34
3.5.3 Error code Antenna Unit (item EB) and status request (item QH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5 Updating software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.1 Updating software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.2 Reformatting the NOVRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.1 873 SmartRadar Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.2 873 SmartRadar Antenna Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7 Article part & assembly numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
8 Item description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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9 Related documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
10 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Appendix A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

List of figures
List of Figures
Figure 1.1 873 SmartRadar configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Figure 1.2 Installation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 2.1 Jumpers on XPU 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 2.2 Level start-up tank parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 2.3 Zones and thresholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 2.4 Reflection diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Figure 2.5 Example of determining the position and threshold of an obstruction zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 2.6 Alarm settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 2.7 Upper reference value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Figure 2.8 Decision tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Figure 3.1 Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 3.2 Terminal lay-out of Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 3.3 Example of Min Max Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 4.1 Control Unit Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 4.2 Level and temperature display (format A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Figure 4.3 Level display (format B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Figure 4.4 Average gas temperature display (format C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 4.5 Average product temperature display (format D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Figure 4.6 HIMS density display (format E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 4.7 HIMS pressure displays (format F and H) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Figure 4.8 Analog level output display (format J) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 4.9 Water level display (format K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 5.1 Locking latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Figure 5.2 Layout of different processor boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure 7.1 Exploded view Antenna Unit and Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Figure 8.1 Antenna distance definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Figure 8.2 Zone definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Figure 8.3 Obstruction zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
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Preface
Preface
This manual has been written for the technicians involved in the commissioning and service of the Enraf
series 873 SmartRadar gauge.
A description preceding the technical procedures gives the technical information necessary to understand its
functioning. It is recommended to read this description prior to performing any of the procedures.
For installation of the 873 SmartRadar, please refer to the Installation guides of the 873 SmartRadar
Antenna, Antenna Unit, and Control Unit. This manual describes the commissioning and service of the 873
SmartRadar plus a number of optional features (alarm relays, spot temperature measurement and analog
output). Other features as average temperature measurement via the 862 temperature selector and
pressure measurement are described in separate manuals. For an overview refer to the list of related
documents.
Safety and prevention of damage
Safe execution of the procedures in this manual requires technical experience in handling tools, and
knowledge of safety regulations in handling electrical installation in hazardous environments.
"Warnings", "Cautions", and "Notes" have been used throughout this manual to bring special matters to
the immediate attention of the reader.
& A Warning concerns danger to the safety of the technician or user
& A Caution draws attention to an action which may damage the equipment
& A Note points out a statement deserving more emphasis than the general text, but does not deserve
a "Warning" or "Caution"
The sequence of steps in a procedure may also be important from the point of view of personal safety and
prevention of damage; it is therefore advised not to change the sequence of procedural steps or alter a
procedure.
Legal aspects
The information in this manual is copyright property of Enraf B.V., the Netherlands. Enraf B.V. disclaims any
responsibility for personal injury or damage to equipment caused by:
& Deviation from any of the prescribed procedures
& Execution of activities that are not prescribed
& Negligence of the safety regulations for handling tools and use of electricity
EC declaration of conformity
This instrument is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC.
The CE conformity marking fulfills the provision of
EN 50081-2 Generic Emission Standard
EN 50082-2 Generic Immunity Standard
when installed, maintained and applied according to requirements as specified in this manual.
Additional information
Please do not hesitate to contact Enraf or its representative for additional information.

Introduction
1 Introduction
The Enraf 873 SmartRadar is a radar based level gauge. It is designed to measure accurately and reliable
the product level in large storage tanks.
The SmartRadar is standard provided with four level alarms. Also diagnostic information is provided. This
information can be displayed on the internal display, the Portable Enraf Terminal (PET) as well as on remote
systems.
The MPU optional board provides a 4 - 20 mA analog level output and can be used to adapt the 873
SmartRadar for control applications or analog recorders.
Spot temperature can be measured when the 873 SmartRadar is equipped with an optional TPU-board
(Temperature Processor Unit), or HSU-board (HART and Spot processor Unit).
Average product temperature, as well as average gas temperature measurement can be performed when
the 873 SmartRadar is equipped with the optional MPU, HPU, or OPU board and an 862 MIR or 862 MIT
box (refer to the applicable 862 manual).
Honeywell® ST3000 series pressure transmitters can be connected via the optional OPU board.
Via the optional HPU or HSU board HART TM compatible pressure transmitters and/or a HARTTM compatible
water bottom probe can be connected.
1.1 Principle of measurement
The radar level gauge is a device that uses high frequency (10 GHz) electro-magnetic waves to determine
the distance from the radar antenna to the product surface.
The electro-magnetic wave is sent into the tank and reflected by the product.
As an electro-magnetic wave travels with the speed of light, this measurement can not actually be done on
the basis of time of flight. Instead, the phase difference between the transmitted and the received signal is
measured. The corresponding travelled distance can then be calculated out of this phase relation. This
measurement principle is known as synthesized pulse radar (SPR).
In the 873 SmartRadar the microwave signal is generated in the Antenna Unit (refer to fig. 1.1). After
generation this signal is lead, via the tank separator, to the Antenna.
The radar antenna shapes the beam and sends the signal into the tank. The microwave signal reflected
from the product, is then received by the same radar antenna. The digital electronics in the Antenna Unit
measure both the transmitted and reflected signal.
After processing, the digital data is transmitted to the Control Unit.
In the Control Unit the measured distance is converted into a level data (innage or ullage) and made
available for field communication.
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1.2 Configurations
The 873 SmartRadar consists of two parts:

the Control Unit and the Antenna Unit.
The Antenna is coupled via the tank separator device to the Antenna Unit. The tank separator provides for
adequate isolation between the tank contents and the electronics in the Antenna Unit.
Depending on the application, different antenna's and tank separators are to be used.
The Antenna Unit and Control Unit are common parts and can be used with every type of antenna.
Figure 1.1 873 SmartRadar configuration
Item Description Item Description
1 Control Unit 3 Tank separator
2 Antenna Unit 4 Antenna
For radar level measurement, tanks can be divided into 3 groups: Fixed roof tanks, stilling well tanks, and
spheres (high pressure application).
Figure 1.2 gives an overview of the installation on the different tank types.

Introduction
or
Fixed roof tank; Fixed roof tank;

Free space F08 antenna (8") Free space W06 antenna
on manhole
Floating roof tank; Fixed roof tank;

stilling well sizes 6", 8", 10" or 12" stilling well sizes 6", 8", 10" or 12"
Pressurized tank; Pressurized tank;

4" stilling well 4" stilling well
Figure 1.2 Installation overview
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1.3 Optional functions
Optional functions can be added in the Control Unit. There is place for one optional board from the Enraf
854 family (TPU, MPU, HPU, OPU, or HSU board). Alarm relays are available as option on the APU board
(Antenna processor unit). All these boards are located in the Control Unit.
1.3.1 Relay outputs
The 873 SmartRadar can be equipped with 2 relays on the APU board in the Control Unit. They can be used
as level alarm output relays or they can be used as digital output.
1.3.2 4 - 20 mA Analog level output
The 4 - 20 mA output on the optional MPU board provides an analog level output for control applications,
analog readers or plotters. The analog output circuitry is galvanically separated from the gauge electronics
and may be used in grounded or floating applications. The output is of a passive type, thus an external
supply must be connected.
1.3.3 Spot temperature measurement
Spot temperature elements can be connected to the optional TPU (Temperature Processor Unit) or the HSU
(HART and Spot Processor Unit).
The HSU spot measurement is only available in Ex-ia version, the TPU is available in two versions:
& The TPU-ia

& The TPU-ib
Both TPU versions and the HSU board have an intrinsically safe input for 3 or 4 wire spot thermometers.
For hazardous areas where TPU-ia, TPU-ib, or the HSU can be used, please read the applicable safety
approval certificate. The TPU and HSU convert and digitize analog temperature data from resistance
thermometers (RTD). A 0.005% reference and test resistor guarantee a controlled long term stability.
1.3.4 Average temperature measurement
Enraf has two different types of average temperature sensors. The 864 MTT (Multi Thermo sensor
Thermometer) and the 863 MRT (Multiple Resistance thermometer).
The 864 MTT is an element which measures 16 spot temperatures at equidistant levels. A Pt100 element
provides a reference temperature at the lower end of the sensor. The spots which are submerged in the
product, are used for product temperature calculation, the remaining spots for vapour temperature
calculation. The 864 MTT element requires the 862 MIT temperature selector and can be connected to one
of the optional boards MPU, HPU, or OPU.
The 863 MRT is a sensor containing up to 13 resistive elements, from which the longest completely
submerged element is selected for the product temperature calculation. The 863 MRT element requires the
862 MIR temperature selector and can be connected to one of the optional boards MPU, HPU, or OPU.

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1.3.5 Pressure measurement
Digital pressure transmitters can be connected to one of the following option boards HPU, OPU, or HSU.
Pressure transmitters can be used for density and mass measurement (HIMS configuration) or for
measurement of the absolute tank pressure.
1.3.6 Water bottom measurement
The optional HPU and HSU boards enables the connection of a water bottom measuring probe,
communicating via the HART protocol.
1.3.7 Overview of optional functions
Identification code
Option Board Refer to
Pos. 4 Pos. 9
Level alarm output relays Instruction manual APU

APU W
(or digital outputs) Hard alarm output contacts
Installation & Set-up manual

Analog level output (4 - 20 mA) MPU A, N or P
MPU analog output 4 - 20 mA
Instruction manual TPU option

TPU - ia R or S
board;
Spot temperature measurement TPU - ib T
Instruction manual HSU option
HSU F
board (temperature part)
MPU O or P
Average temperature measurement
HPU H Instruction manual 862 MIT
via 864 MTT & 862 MIT
OPU L
MPU M or N
Average temperature measurement
HPU G Instruction manual 862 MIR
via 863 MRT & 862 MIR
OPU K
Pressure measurement for mass,

HPU G or H
density, and /or vapour pressure via Instruction manual HIMS
HSU F
HART protocol
Pressure measurement for mass,

K or L
density, and/or vapour pressure via OPU Instruction manual HIMS
Honeywell DE protocol
Instruction manual Water

Water bottom measurement via HPU G or H
bottom measurement by
external HART probe HSU F
capacitive probe
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1.4 Remote monitoring
Central monitoring of the SmartRadar is possible via tank inventory systems like ENTIS+.
Remote display can be achieved using the 877 FDI field indicator or the 878 CPI panel indicator.
1.5 Alternative transmission channel
The XPU 2 board in the Control Unit can be optionally equipped with an RS232C or RS485 communication
channel. Then there is no Enraf field bus signal available.
These two options are intended to be used either for radio modem connections or for indoor installations
(e.g. food industry).
Caution
The RS232C and RS485 are not suitable for field communication lines in the tank farm.
There is no lightening protection.
1.6 Approvals (FM, Cenelec)
The Enraf 873 SmartRadar is an explosion proof instrument, which is designed to meet requirements of
CENELEC, Factory Mutual, CSA, and others. Measuring performance and data handling protocol meet
W&M requirements.
Warning
Any modification or alteration made to the gauge will invalidate the certificates of approval and may lead
to hazardous constructions.
No changes should be made without the previous consultation with Enraf B.V. - Delft, the Netherlands.

Commissioning
2 Commissioning
2.1 Introduction in programming the 873 SmartRadar
The item concept
The 873 SmartRadar gauge is a field configurable multi-processor instrument. This means that the
instrument can be totally programmed out in the field, or remote, without opening the gauge.
All parameters, settings, etc. are accessible either via the PET (Portable Enraf Terminal) or remote via so
called items. These items are all unique 2-letter abbreviations which allow easy access and
programming.
There are three different type of items:
Type of item Description
These will force the gauge to execute a special task or function.

Commands For example EX (exit). After the EX command, the instrument starts initialising and
modified NOVRAM settings become active.
Items for request of setup or measuring data from the gauge.

Data requests For example JS which will return the jumper setting on the XPU 2 board. Some of
the data items are read-only.
All parameters that can be programmed and that may not be lost after power break
NOVRAM Settings down, are stored in NOVRAM. The NOVRAM is a non volatile RAM memory which
does not require battery back-up.
Data stored in NOVRAM can be protected by a password or by the Weight & Measurement (W&M) jumper
(see also section 5.1).
Protection levels are provided for all NOVRAM items, depending on the importance of an item. Protection
level 2 is protected by password 2 (W2) and protection level 1 is protected by password 1 (W1).
If the NOVRAM is protected by the W&M jumper (jumper J3), level 2 data cannot be changed without
opening the gauge. Most data requests and commands are not password protected.
Protection level 2
All NOVRAM items with influence on the (remote) level reading (such as reference level (RL) or
transmission address (TA)) are protected by password 2 (W2). Only after entering the correct password
W2=XXXXXX , where XXXXXX is the level 2 password, it is possible to modify these data. Also additional
measurement related items, such as temperature items can be protected by password 2.
Password W2 itself can be protected from reading by means of jumper J2 on the XPU 2 board.
In protection level 2, also the items which resides under protection level 1 can be modified.
Protection level 1
Access to items which are not directly measurement related data, such as high level alarm (HA), tank
identifier (TI), etc. are protected by password 1 (W1). Only after entering the correct level 1 password
W1=XXXXXX, where XXXXXX is the level 1 password, it is possible to modify these data.
Password W1 itself can be protected from reading by means of jumper J1 on the XPU 2 board.
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Figure 2.1 shows the jumper position on the XPU 2 board.

The table below gives an overview of the XPU 2 jumper
functions.
jumper function position ”0” position ”1” 1 0 EPROM

J6
J1 read password 1 not protected protected J5
J4
NOVRAM
J3
J2 read password 2 not protected protected J2
J1
J3 W&M protection disabled enabled
J4 ÷ J6 no function x x
Figure 2.1 Jumpers on XPU 2

Indexed items
In general, items have only one setting (i.e. HA+026.0000). Indexed items have more than one setting
(elements). For instance: item OS (obstruction zone start position). Item OS has ten elements,
corresponding with the ten obstruction zones which can be programmed.
OS OS OS OS OS OS OS OS OS OS
element 0 element 1 element 2 element 3 element 4 element 5 element 6 element 7 element 8 element 9
Indexed items are requested by the two character item name, followed by the element number and number
of elements to be requested, separated by 'dots'.
In general:
XX.n.i
where: XX = two character item name
n = element number (starts with 0)
i = number of elements (can be 1 or more, but maximum is 9)
For example:
OS.0.1 <enter> requests the first obstruction zone start position;
OS.1.1=+012.3400 <enter> programs the second obstruction zone start position.
Note:
Although it is possible to program more than one element at the time, it is not advised. To avoid
mistakes, program only one element at the time.
2.2 Programming the gauge
The 873 SmartRadar is pre-programmed at the factory. Depending on the application, a number of
additional parameters have to be set..
Note:
The items described in this section are typical for the basic 873 SmartRadar.
For the optional functions / boards as: level alarm relay outputs, verification pin compensation, spot
temperature measurement, average temperature measurement, analog level output and HIMS
(Hybrid Inventory Management System) please refer to the applicable option manuals.

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Step 1: Fetch the required data (such as radar position height, maximum safe fill height, alarm
settings, etc) on a piece of paper. Refer to 'SmartRadar level start-up' form below.
Step 2: Proceed with programming checking of the items for the standard gauge without optional
functions (level start-up, alarm settings, display control, and zones/thresholds).
Step 3: Check with the identification code on the label of the 873 SmartRadar whether the gauge is
equipped with one or more optional functions, and program the items for these options.
In the following sections, the items are given which must be at least programmed (checked) for
commissioning the level part of the SmartRadar. The commissioning is divided into the following steps:
Step 1 Selecting dimension and decimal separator

Step 2 Level start-up
Step 3 Level check
Step 4 Zones and threshold settings
Step 5 Level alarm settings
Step 6 Ullage readout
Step 7 Display control and password protection
Step 8 Options
SmartRadar level start-up form
Item Name / function Setting
LD Level dimension
BD Stilling well diameter (units: metres) 1)
Position of radar (nozzle height, on which the Antenna is

PR
mounted, within ±1 metre (3' 3"))
SF Maximum safe fill height
HA High level alarm set point
HH High high level alarm set point
LA Low level alarm set point
LL Low low level alarm set point
UR Upper reference point 2)
TA Transmission address
TI Tank identifier (or tank number)
GT Gauge type (refer to item description)
TS Transmission speed (refer to item description)
W1 Password 1
W2 Password 2
1
) Only required when antenna is installed on a stilling well
2
) Only required with ullage read out
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2.2.1 Selecting dimension and decimal separator
When one (or more) of the dimension items are changed, all items with the related formats will be
automatically changed and the values will be automatically converted to the new dimension. The same
applies for the decimal separator. The SmartRadar can be completely programmed in another dimension
than it is intended to operate in. Just change the item LD (and eventually other dimension items).
Item Name Description
W2= Protection level 2 Enter protection level 2 (default password: ENRAF2)
LD= Level dimension Selects and converts the level dimension. This item contains
one character, which can be:
M : metres; format: sign X X X separator X X X X
F : feet; format: sign X X X X separator X X X
I : inches; format: sign X X X X X separator X X
P : fractions; format: sign X X ' X X " XX
DP= Decimal separator The item DP (decimal separator) can be:

. : point or
, : comma.
EX Exit Exit protection level
Standard formats
There are two units which have a standard format. These units and there formats are:
& Standard floating point format: sign point M M M M M M M M E sign P P

& Standard power format [dB]: sign X X X X point X
where: M = mantissa
P = exponent
X = value in decibel

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2.2.2 Level start-up
Refer to figure 2.2 for level start-up tank parameters.
To get the level from the gauge without any compensation enabled, only the following items should be
programmed.
Figure 2.2 Level start-up tank parameters
Only in case the 873 SmartRadar is equipped with a stilling well antenna model, the item BD should be
programmed, else skip this item and start from item OM.
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W2= Protection level 2 Enter protection level 2 to alter the required settings.
BD= Stilling well diameter Floating point format; units: metres. This item contains the
internal diameter of the stilling well (only incase the
SmartRadar is installed on a stilling well).
OM= Radar operational mode This item contains one character, which determines the
operation mode and depends on the antenna.
F for free space measurement;
S for stilling well measurement;
PR= Position radar Format according to item LD.

This item represents the distance from the bottom side of the
mounting flange to the tank zero (datum plate). When not
exactly known, estimate the distance within ±1 metre (3' 3").
When setting the SmartRadar onto level (see section 2.2.3), the
value in item PR is overwritten.
SF= Maximum safe fill height Format according to item LD. With this item the gauge checks if
the programmed upper measuring range is valid. If a conflict is
detected, a warning is given.
For remote transmission of the 873 SmartRadar data to a host system or external indicator, items TA
and TI needs to be programmed and items GT and TS should be checked on proper setting.
TA= Transmission address The transmission address identifies the gauge on the Enraf 2
wire field bus. Each gauge, sharing the 2 wire field bus, has an
unique address, and hence, TA must be programmed different.
When connected to a CIU, please bear in mind that the CIU
has three highways, containing the following gauge addresses:
CIU highway Transmission

address (TA)
TL 1 00 till 29
TL 2 30 till 59
TL 3 60 till 99
TI= Tank identifier 6 Character, program the tank name into TI (spaces are not
allowed).
GT= Gauge type 1 Character. GT represents the type of instrument.

For 873 SmartRadar GT=B.
TS= Transmission speed TS=1200 (default) or TS=2400 baud.
EX Exit After the exit command, the 873 SmartRadar will perform a
controlled software reset, and start up in no protection level.

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Example:
Tank 102 with an 8" stilling well and the height of the stilling well flange is at 18.965 m. The maximum
safe fill height is equal to 17.5 metres. The gauge is connected to CIU highway TL1 and the address is
chosen as 02. The level dimension is metres. The gauge should be programmed as follows:
Item (+ setting) Description
W2=ENRAF2 <enter> Enter protection level 2 (ENRAF2 is default level 2 password).

BD=+.20240000E+00 <enter> Internal diameter of 8", Sch 40 pipe 202.4 mm.
OM=S <enter> Check if item OM is set correctly for stilling well mode.
PR=+018.9650 <enter> Mounting flange height of 18.965 m.
SF=+017.5000 <enter> Maximum safe fill of 17.5 m.
TA=02 <enter> Transmission address equals 02.
TI=TK-102 <enter> Tank identifier.
GT <enter> Check whether this item is correct; if not change.
TS <enter> Check whether this item is correct; if not change.
EX <enter> Exit protection level 2.
2.2.3 Level check
Refer to figure 2.2. Check if there is a valid level reading. It may be not the correct value, as long as there
are no error status messages. Two common error status messages are discussed below.
1) Level reading 999999999 with level status FL. Check error code item EE (mind this is an indexed item!)
If EE reads 07901, it means that the maximum safe fill height (item SF) is set too high. Request for the
“Antenna minimum ullage“ (item AU). The following relation is valid: SF + AU < PR.
Either distance PR is not correct or the maximum safe fill height (SF) is too large for this installation.
2) If there is a “Warning code” present, check warning code item WC (mind this is an indexed item!).
If WC reads 07000, then the reflected signal is not so strong that its peak rises above a threshold setting.
Lower the product zone threshold (or another zone threshold where the peak is found). Refer to section
2.2.4 for more information on zones and thresholds.
RL= Reference level Format according to item LD. The reference level is the actual
level in the tank (obtained from e.g. manual dip)
EX Exit With the exit command, the actual level value in item RL is
written in NOVRAM. Only then the value of item RL will be used
with the next AR command
CM Commissioning mode Enter the commissioning mode to accept the reference level
AR Accept reference With this command, the 873 SmartRadar accepts the value of
the reference level and re-calculates internally the distance:
radar position (item PR). After the controlled XPU 2 reset, by
the EX command, the level reading is available.
With this procedure, the level value, given in item RL, will now be shown on the display of the Control Unit.
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2.3.4 Zones and threshold settings
The tank height is divided into 3 measuring zones: Antenna zone, Product zone and Bottom zone. In
addition ten obstruction zones can be programmed. Refer to figure 2.3.
Please note that the X-axis from figure 2.3 is indicating ullage. The zero point on the X-axis represents the
"radar zero point". This is the nozzle height, with respect to the tank zero, on which the antenna is mounted
(item PR; position radar).
Caution
Any reflection in the area "Antenna Minimum Ullage" is ignored.
Therefore, the maximum safe fill height (item SF) must be outside the minimum ullage area.
The antenna is located inside the antenna minimum ullage area. Reflections, originated from the antenna,
will built off till almost zero. This can be reached at 0.5 to 2 metres distance from the antenna surface
(depending on the type of antenna).
Figure 2.3 Zones and thresholds
In figure 2.4, a so called reflection diagram is given.

The reflection diagram can be made with the Enraf service program ”ENSITE”.
The antenna zone length (item AZ) covers the area were the antenna reflections are built off and product
reflections can be expected. Product reflections are only detected, when they are above the antenna zone
threshold (item ZA).

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Figure 2.4 Reflection diagram
The antenna reflections should be below the threshold. The antenna zone length does not need to extend till
the antenna reflections are completely zero; only till the higher reflections are covered, as can be expected
in the product zone. Refer to example of reflection diagram in figure 2.4.
The area between antenna zone length and the bottom zone is called "product zone". The product zone
threshold can be set with item ZP.
The bottom zone has a fixed length of 0.3 m towards the product zone and extends till maximum measuring
length. Initially, the bottom zone is set with respect to tank zero. With bottom zone offset (item BZ) an offset
can be given for the difference: tank zero - tank bottom.
If the tank is empty, the tank bottom causes a reflection that should be covered by the bottom zone.
However, if there is a low level in the tank, which enters the bottom zone, the bottom zone threshold should
be low enough to detect a product reflection. The bottom zone threshold can be set with item ZB.
Changing the settings for the zones and thresholds should be done, based on the information from a
reflection diagram. Refer to description of the ENSITE service program, how to obtain a reflection diagram.
Weak product reflections can be measured by lowering the product zone threshold, while large antenna
reflections can be covered by extending the antenna zone length and/or altering the antenna zone
threshold. It should be common practice at installation of the 873 SmartRadar gauge, to make a reflection
diagram and, if necessary, adjust the zones and threshold settings.
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W2= Protection level 2 Enter protection level 2
AZ= Antenna zone length Format according to item LD. If necessary, the antenna zone
length can be altered
BZ= Bottom zone offset Format according to item LD. Default, the bottom zone starts
0.3 m above tank zero. With item BZ an offset is given for this
start position. In case the bottom position is not exactly known,
do not alter item BZ
ZA= Antenna zone threshold Format according to standard power format (dB). If required,
the threshold of the Antenna zone can be altered with this item.
Make sure to set the threshold above the antenna reflections
ZP= Product zone threshold Format according to standard power format (dB). If the product
reflection is weak, the threshold from the product zone can be
set lower with this item. It is recommended to set the threshold
not lower than 20 dB
ZB= Bottom zone threshold Format according to standard power format (dB). The threshold
of the bottom zone should be set to cover the reflection from
the bottom. Normally this can be detected when the tank is
empty. If the tank cannot be emptied, then this item can be left
on the default value
Figure 2.5 Example of determining the position and threshold of an obstruction zone

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In case obstructions (e.g. heating coils) are located in the microwave path, an Obstruction zone can be
defined to mask the reflection from the obstruction. The position of the obstruction zone and its threshold
can be found from the reflection diagram. The ullage and amplitude of maximum 25 detected peaks can also
be read in items 5D (position of detected peaks) and 5E (amplitude of detected peaks).
Figure 2.5 shows a Reflection Diagram in which an obstruction is found at approximately 8 m level
(6.25 m ullage). The product reflection is found at approximately 3.8 m level.
In the above example the following settings should be selected:
Obstruction zone start at 5.95 m ullage (at least 0.3 m before the obstruction reflection).
Obstruction zone end at 6.55 m ullage (at least 0.3 m after the obstruction reflection).
Obstruction zone threshold at 35 dB (approximately 4 dB higher than the obstruction reflection).
OS.0.1= Obstruction zone 1 start Format according to item LD.

In the above example obstruction zone 1 start is to be
programmed as 5.95 m (OS.0.1=+005.9500)
OE.0.1= Obstruction zone 1 end Format according to item LD.

In the above example obstruction zone 1 end is to be
programmed as 6.55 m (OE.0.1=+006.5500)
OT.0.1= Obstruction zone 1 threshold Format according to standard power format (dB).
For the above example the threshold of obstruction zone 1 is
set at 35 dB (OT.0.1=+0035.0)
OZ= Enable / disable obstr. zones Ten ASCII characters; either E (enable) or D (disable) the
obstruction zone. For example: OZ=EDDDDDDDDD
enables the first obstruction zone
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2.2.5 Alarm settings
Refer to figure 2.6. The high level alarm (HA) and low level alarm (LA) condition is transmitted via the Enraf
2 wire field bus to the host.
Figure 2.6 Alarm settings

AH= Level alarm hysteresis Format according to item LD. Sets alarm hysteresis
HA= High level alarm Format according to item LD. High level alarm set point.
HH= High high level alarm Format according to item LD. High high level alarm set point.
LA= Low level alarm Format according to item LD. Low level alarm set point.
LL= Low low level alarm Format according to item LD. Low low level alarm set point.

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2.2.6 Ullage readout
The two items described in this section are only necessary to program, when ullage readout is required.
Refer to figure 2.7.
Figure 2.7 Upper reference value
UR= Upper reference Format according to item LD.

The upper reference value is only used when there has to be
read 'Ullage' from the 873 SmartRadar gauge. The ullage is
then calculated as: UR - 873 measured level
DE= Level type 1 Character.

DE = I for innage (default setting)
DE = U for ullage
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2.2.7 Display control and password protection
DF= Display format With DF the default display format can be selected;
A : level, temperature;
B : level;
C : average gas temperature;
D : average product temperature;
E : HIMS density;
F : pressure P1;
H : pressure P3;
J : analog output;
K : water level from external HART probe
DG= Tenth millimetre selection DG=Y for tenth millimetre indication;

DG=N for millimetre indication
DJ= Zero format The number zero on the display of the Control Unit can be
represented by the number 0 (an "0" with "back slash"), or by
the capital letter "O". Default is the zero with back slash
W1= Password 1 6 Characters, default value W1=ENRAF1, password is read

protected by jumper J1 on the XPU 2 board. If this jumper is set
to position 1, the password can not be read
W2= Password 2 6 Characters, default value W2=ENRAF2, password is read

protected by jumper J2 on the XPU 2 board. If this jumper is set
to position 1, the password can not be read

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2.2.8 Detection algorithm
Figure 2.8 illustrates how the decision is made to detect the product reflection.
Search procedure for product reflection Acceptance procedure for product reflection
1
Search for peaks 11
in all zones
Yes
First measurement
?
No
2
3
No
Peaks found present = last valid
? warning in status
Yes 12
No
Size acceptance
window > 0 ?
4
Select peak with
highest amplitude
Yes
14
Accept peak
5
Yes 6
13
Highest peak in Set reduced Yes
bottom zone? Possible product
accuracy
peak in acceptance
window?
No
No
7
Other peaks No
in bottom zone
before highest
peak?
Yes 15
No
Number rejected
Measurements >
expension delay
8 9 counter?
Choose first peak Acceptance

in bottom zone
Yes
17
10 No acceptance
No
Highest peak use last valid level
in obstruction
zone?
Yes
6 16
Set reduced Increase width of
accuracy acceptance window
Figure 2.8 Decision tree
There is searched for the highest peak in all three zones (antenna-, product-, and bottom zone).
If the highest peak is found in the antenna zone or in the product zone, that peak is selected as possible
product peak.
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If the highest peak is found in the bottom zone, there is checked on a peak in front of the highest peak.
If that is found, that smaller peak is selected as possible product peak. In this case the status "reduced
accuracy" can be given (selectable by item 4V).
Then the possible product peak position (ullage) is compared with the peak position of the previous
measurement. If the peak of the previous measurement is found within a window, defined by item 5R, the
selected peak is accepted as product peak.
If the peak is not found within this window, the last valid peak is used as product peak. This situation is
maintained for a number of measurements, specified in item 5Q. If the peak is still not found, then the
window is enlarged, and the search for the peak continues until a valid peak is found.
If obstruction zones are programmed, and the peak is found in an obstruction zone, then also the level
status can be set to: "reduced accuracy" (selectable by item 4V).
When the product peak is entering the "forbidden zone" minimum radar ullage, the peak of the second
reflection (from product surface, roof, product surface, antenna) can be used to detect the real product level.
In this case, the level status is set to: "Out of measuring range".
Selection of reduced accuracy
Item 4V selects under which conditions a reduced accuracy is signalled in the level status and on the
display. That can be:
& in bottom zone
& in obstruction zone
& above maximum safe fill
& when double reflection detection is switched on
4V= Level calc. decision switch Ten ASCII characters; default setting: - - - - - - - - - - .
Only the first four positions are of interest. The functioning is:
Pos. Char. Function
1 B Reduced accuracy if level peak detected in
bottom zone
- No reduced accuracy if level peak detected in
bottom zone
2 O Reduced accuracy if level peak detected in
obstruction zone
- No reduced accuracy if level peak detected in
obstruction zone
3 D Double reflection detection switched on
- Double reflection detection switched off
4 S Reduced accuracy if level peak detected above
the maximum safe fill height (item SF)
- No reduced accuracy if level peak is detected
above the value of SF
5-7 - Not used
8 - 10 - Reserved for factory testing; do not change
from default setting.

Service and trouble shooting
3 Service and trouble shooting

The 873 SmartRadar does not need preventive maintenance.
For mechanical and electrical installation details, refer to the installation guides of the Antenna, the Antenna
Unit, and the Control Unit.
Depending on the application, it can happen that the Antenna is too contaminated for accurate level
measurement. This condition is signalled by the built-in diagnostics of the 873 SmartRadar. The status
message 'SC' shows up on the display of the control Unit. In that case, the Antenna should be cleaned.
3.1 Lay-out of Control Unit
The Control Unit housing consists of two sections: the electronic compartment and the terminal
compartment (refer to figure 3.1).
1 2
3 5
9 8 4 6
Figure 3.1 Control Unit
Item Description
1 Electronic compartment cover
2 Backplane with mains transformer and mains selector
3 GPS board (supply board)
4 Optional board (one of the following: TPU, MPU, HPU, OPU, or HSU)
5 XPU 2 board with display
6 APU board
7 Terminal compartment cover
8 Infra red connector
9 Cable entries (5 x 3/ 4" NPT)
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The electronic compartment can be accessed by removing (unscrewing) the cover 1.

The terminal compartment can be accessed by opening the cover 7.
There are 5 cable entries 3/4" NPT. Figure 3.2 gives the terminal lay-out.
Figure 3.2 Terminal lay-out of Control Unit
3.2 The instrument covers
Opening the instruments.
The Control Unit and Antenna Unit enclosures are water proof IP65. For this purpose, the covers in the
Control Unit and Antenna Unit are fitted with O-rings.
Check the O-rings before closing the instrument.
Caution
Keep screw threads free from dirt. Grease them lightly with an acid free grease before closing the
instrument. When closing, the covers should be turned anti-clockwise until the thread clicks into place,
then turn clockwise.

3.3 Min max diagram
One of the features of the 873 SmartRadar is that the instrument keeps track of the measured reflections.
The minimum and maximum product reflection, measured at each Fourier interval, is stored.
Whenever a larger reflection is measured at a specific Fourier interval, the previous value is overwritten.
Same for the minimum reflection value. In this way, a reflection history is present in the instrument.
The minimum and maximum reflection values can be retrieved by the ENSITE service program and then a
so-called “min max diagram” is made.
Figure 3.3 gives an example of a min max diagram.
Figure 3.3 Example of Min Max Diagram

In the example above, all measured product reflections are well above the product zone threshold.
However, if some of the minimum reflections where found just above the product zone threshold, or at the
product zone threshold, then this is a sign that the product zone threshold should be lowered (or the gain,
item 5O, should be increased).
The memory of the min max diagram can be cleared with command CZ.
CZ Clear min max diagram Clears all elements of item 4T by writing 30 H in them (sets 4T to
default)
EX
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3.4 Alarm loop checking
Normally, level alarms can be verified when the level reaches the low level or high level alarm set point.
From APU software version A1.1, the level alarms and, if applicable, the hard alarm contacts coupled to the
level alarms, can be checked by a “loop check” command. This is independent from the actual level value.
The level alarm signalling can be checked via several ways:

& on the display of the Control Unit
& via the Enraf field bus to the host
& via the hard alarm output contacts
& via the RS232/RS485 channel
When enabled, the alarm test (item AT) can be given and then the specified alarm is toggled for one minute.
Item AT has 8 positions; four pairs are used to specify the desired alarm for testing. These are respectively:
HH, HA, LA and LL. Each alarm can be tested individually, or more of them at the same time.
LE Loop check enable The loop check enable item enables or disables the alarm test
with item AT.
& E : enables alarm test with item AT
& D : disables alarm test with item AT
If the alarm test is required, check if item LE is set to “E”. If item
LE is set to “D”, change the setting to “E” (protection level 2).
AT= Alarm test The alarm test item toggles the specified level alarm for one
minute. The setting for the alarms to be tested is as follows:
aabbccdd (8 ASCII characters)
where:
aa : HH high high level alarm test
-- no high high level alarm test
bb : HA high level alarm test
-- no high level alarm test
cc : LA low level alarm test
-- no low level alarm test
dd : LL low low level alarm test
-- no low low level alarm test
For example:
AT= - - HALA - -
toggles the high and low level alarm for one minute.
Note:
When, as in the above given example, a high and low alarm is toggled at the same time, the high alarm
prevails over the low alarm on the Enraf field bus line and on the display. It is therefore advised to check
only one alarm at the time.

3.5 Error codes and status information
The 873 SmartRadar is an instrument with self diagnostics. Detected errors will be shown as status
information on the display (refer to section 4), or can be requested by the 847 PET (Portable Enraf
Terminal).
The following items contains the error codes of the processor boards:
EB Error request DAB board (Antenna Unit)

EE Error request APU board
EP Error request XPU 2 board
WC Warning code APU board (not a real error, but a warning that the level may not be accurate)
These items contain an error (warning) code of the last occurred error condition. Hence, in the case the
error condition is reset without restarting the gauge, the error code can still be read.
Besides the error codes, data items from level, and optional functions as temperature and analog level
output, contain one or more status bytes. The status byte(s) gives also valuable information in case of an
error. These bytes are readable ASCII characters, however, most of them are bit coded.
In Appendix A an ASCII table is printed for conversion of the status bits into the actual status.
An example for a bit coded status byte:

one (of the) status byte(s) reads: F;
written out in bits (refer to Appendix A): 0100 0110;
(b7=0, b6=1, b5=0, b4=0, b3=0, b2=1, b1=1, b0=0).
Bit 7 is always a '0' and bit 6 is always a '1', to avoid 'control' characters.
Then check in this section with the corresponding status byte what is the status for the bits which are set to
'1'. Only the bits set to '1' represents an actual status.
3.5.1 XPU 2 error code (item EP) and status request (item XS)
The XPU 2 error code is a three digit number. When the XPU 2 detected an error about a certain item, then
that item is following the error code, separated by a space.
For instance: 067 LL : invalid level format in item LL.
In itemlist, a program for PC's under DOS, more information is found about the cause of an XPU 2 error.
Itemlist is available from Enraf, or the local representative.
000 No error 061 Invalid ASCII digit

004 Display RAM error 067 Invalid level format
007 NOVRAM EEPROM error 070 Wrong selection
008 NOVRAM RAM error 074 Invalid coefficient pointer format
010 NOVRAM device number error 075 Invalid density format
011 NOVRAM version error 076 Invalid floating point format
012 NOVRAM item BCC error 077 Invalid hexa-decimal character
014 NOVRAM operation error 078 Invalid manual density format
030 Display busy time out 079 Invalid manual level format
037 Display write error 082 Invalid password
051 Unknown item 087 Invalid manual pressure format
052 Invalid item separator 089 Invalid pressure format
053 Invalid item length 090 PET envelope error
054 No read access 091 PET parity error
055 No write access 092 PET BCC error
056 Wrong protection level 095 NOVRAM not accessible
058 Command with data 096 Password read not allowed
060 Invalid ASCII character 101 Watchdog reset error
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114 Item access disabled 227 i.s. channel parity error

115 NOVRAM syntax error 228 i.s. channel time out error
116 Invalid temperature format 229 i.s. channel BCC error
117 Invalid manual gas density format 250 EPROM checksum error
120 Invalid relay command 251 External RAM error
136 No APU board 252 Internal RAM error
137 No optional board 253 Optional board IE scan fail
160 Unknown APU item 254 APU board IE scan fail
161 Unknown optional board item 255 NOVRAM data access by host
162 APU board busy 256 NOVRAM data access by PET
163 Optional board busy 257 NOVRAM data access by i.s./RS232/RS485 channel
164 APU board IPC time out error 258 Invalid peak format
165 Optional board IPC time out error 980 Fatal software error
200 Invalid indexed item format 981 Stack overflow
201 Invalid indexed item start index 982 Stack underflow
202 Invalid indexed item index length 983 Undefined opcode
210 Invalid time format 984 Protection instruction fault
211 Invalid manual temperature format 985 Illegal word operand
212 Invalid power format 986 Illegal instruction
220 RS232/RS485 channel framing error 987 Illegal bus access
221 RS232/RS485 channel parity error 988 Inter Processor Communication error
222 RS232/RS485 channel overrun error 989 Floating point error
223 Bi-phase mark BCC error 990 Unknown fatal error
224 Bi-phase mark parity error 998 End of ROM
225 i.s. channel BCC error 999 Fatal XPU 2 error
226 i.s. channel framing error
Example:
EP200 : Invalid indexed item format; item is an indexed item (i.e. request for EE.0.1)
The XPU 2 status item XS consists of 5 ASCII characters and their meaning is:
& Character 1 XPU 2 mode:

O operational mode;
E error mode; serious XPU error detected (display error, NOVRAM error, or i.s.
usart error).
& Character 2 Not used:

2 default setting.
& Character 3 Main board status:

A APU board present;
- No main board present.
& Character 4 Optional board status:

H HPU board present
O OPU board present
S HSU board present
M MPU board present
T TPU board present
- no optional board present
& Character 5 LCD status

L LCD present
- LCD not present

3.5.2 APU warning code (item WC), error code (item EE) and status request
(item QR)
Item WC (10 elements; first element contains most recent warning code):
00000 No warning 07014 Ambiguous init status (refer to items 4W or 4X)

07000 Low product reflection 07015 No peaks found
07001 Sensor contaminated 07016 No ambiguous init status
07002 Several peaks in reflection diagram 07017 No out of measuring status
07003 Product not close to RL 07018 Peak outside antenna minimum ullage range
07004 Product not in RL acceptance window 07019 Double peak detection not switched on
07005 Top and bottom clipping in raw samples 07020 No peak at half distance
A-channel 08150 Top and bottom clipping in raw samples B-channel
07006 Top clipping raw samples A-channel 08152 Top clipping in raw samples B-channel
07007 Bottom clipping raw samples A-channel 08154 Bottom clipping in raw samples B-channel
07008 DC-signal on A-channel 08156 DC-signal on B-channel
07009 Peak not accepted (outside acceptance window) 082xx Refer to description at item EE
07010 Invalid sensor temperature 08310 Reference reflection dip (3 dB) detected
Example:
WC.0.107000 : Low product reflection; check reflections by making a reflection diagram and/or lower
threshold in product or bottom zone.
Item EE (10 elements; first element contains most recent error code):
00000 No errors encountered 07187 Temperatures refline table are not in ascending order
02001 Antenna Unit parameter version error 07188 Sensor temperatures out of refline table range
02002 Antenna parameter version error 07901 Maximum safe fill (item SF) exceeded
02003 Antenna Unit parameter checksum error 07902 Temperature sensor error
02004 Antenna parameter checksum error 08156 DC-signal on B-channel
02005 Antenna Unit CAN protocol version error 08160 Number of periods in B-channel out of range
02006 Antenna Unit non fatal error 08170 Number of samples per period in B-channel out of
02007 Antenna Unit fatal error range
02008 Sweep relation error 08200 Theta B’s left and right side out of range
02009 Radar type error 08201 As 8200 and number of periods B-channel too small
07011 Peak in bottom zone 08202 As 8200 and number of periods B-channel too large
07012 Peak in obstruction zone 08203 As 8200 and no lock of calibration theta B’s onto
07040 Fourier distance out of range B-channel
07042 Radar zero out of range 08204 As 8200 and lower VCO bandwidth too small
07050 Antenna minimum ullage out of range 08205 As 8200 and upper VCO bandwidth too small
07052 Negative antenna aperture position 08206 As 8200 and VCO slope out of range
07101 Antenna zone out of range 08220 Theta B’s left side out of range
07102 Antenna zone end before begin (AZ<0) 08221 As 8220 and number of periods B-channel too small
07103 Antenna zone threshold out of range 08222 As 8220 and number of periods B-channel too large
07104 Product zone threshold out of range 08223 As 8220 and no lock of calibration theta B’s onto
07106 Start bottom zone after bottom end B-channel
07107 Bottom zone threshold out of range 08224 As 8220 and lower VCO bandwidth too small
07108 Obstruction zone start out of range 08225 As 8220 and upper VCO bandwidth too small
07109 Obstruction zone end out of range 08226 As 8220 and VCO slope out of range
07110 Obstruction zone position switch 08240 Theta B’s right side out of range
07112 Obstruction zone threshold out of range 08241 As 8240 and number of periods B-channel too small
07140 Acceptance window exp. delay out of range 08242 As 8240 and number of periods B-channel too large
07141 Acceptance window size out of range 08243 As 8240 and no lock of calibration theta B’s onto
07170 Stilling well diameter out of range B-channel
07171 Antenna mode unknown 08244 As 8240 and lower VCO bandwidth too small
07172 Operation mode unknown 08245 As 8240 and upper VCO bandwidth too small
07173 Antenna mode / Operation mode conflict 08246 As 8240 and VCO slope out of range
07180 Temperatures in VCO table are all zeros 09001 Unexpected CAN message
07181 Frequencies in VCO table are out of range 09002 Incomplete CAN message
07182 Temperatures in VCO table are not in ascending 09003 Wrong CAN message number
order 09004 CAN message with wrong Antenna unit address
07183 Sensor temperatures out of VCO table range 09005 Time-out CAN communication
07186 Temperatures refline table are all zeros 13001 Sweep relation error
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15001 CAN error interrupt 21001 Last valid level time-out

15002 CAN overrun interrupt 21002 Calculation level time-out
18001 Relay 1 error 21003 Ullage correction table error
18002 Relay 2 error 21004 Verification pin table error
18003 Relay 1 and 2 error 99999 Value at initialization
Example:
EE.0.121004 : Verification pin table error; check items PB and PC (both indexed items).
Item QR
consists of 2 bytes (Byte 0, Byte 1) with status information of the APU board, located in the
Control Unit.
Status byte 0: Status byte 1:

bit 0 : Low level alarm bit 0 : Level fail
1 : Low low level alarm 1 : Warning (o.a. sensor contaminated)
2 : High level alarm 2 : Last valid level used
3 : High high level alarm 3 : Reduced accuracy
4 : General APU fail 4 : Out of measuring range
5 : Init / No previous store command 5 : Blocked
6: 1 6: 1
7: 0 7: 0
3.5.3 Error code Antenna Unit (item EB) and status request (item QH)
DAB error codes 0050 - 0093 are non-fatal errors; error codes 0100 - 0150 are fatal errors.
When a fatal DAB error is detected, the DAB will be reset by the APU. With non-fatal DAB errors the DAB
will not be reset; the error is signalled in item EB and there will be a non-valid level.
Item EB:
0000 No errors encountered 0102 Illegal block number (CAN comm.)

0010 Initial balance adjust problem incomplete 0103 Illegal message number (CAN comm.)
0011 Online balance adjust problem incomplete 0104 Illegal; transmit I.D. (CAN comm.)
0050 Antenna SEEPROM can not be read 0105 No transmission possible (CAN comm.)
0051 Antenna parameter can not be stored 0106 CAN bus Off-state (CAN comm.)
0052 Antenna Unit SEEPROM can not be read 0107 CAN overrun interrupt (CAN comm.)
0053 Antenna Unit parameters can not be stored 0110 Illegal I.D.
0054 Antenna Unit calibration parameters can not be 0111 Illegal I.D.
stored 0112 Illegal I.D.
0055 Antenna SEEPROM is write protected 0113 Illegal I.D.
0056 Antenna Unit SEEPROM is write protected 0114 Illegal I.D.
0057 Antenna Unit calibration SEEPROM is write 0115 Illegal I.D.
protected 0116 Illegal I.D.
0058 Antenna Unit calibration parameters invalid 0117 Illegal I.D.
0060 One or more of the Antenna Unit calibration 0120 Sweep time-out
parameters is incorrect 0121 Sweep time-out
0061 One or more Antenna Unit start-up settings is 0122 Sweep time-out
incorrect 0123 Sweep time-out
0067 Offset adjust failed 0127 Illegal sweep number
0068 Slope adjust failed 0130 EPROM BCC mismatch
0070 Balance could not be adjusted within 0.1 V 0131 XRAM failure
0080 Wrong block number in Antenna Unit calibration 0132 Sample RAM failure
parameters 0135 EEPROM BCC mismatch at init
0081 Wrong block number in Antenna parameters 0136 XRAM failure at init
0082 Wrong block number in Antenna Unit parameters 0137 Sample RAM failure at init
0083 Wrong block number in Antenna Unit start-up 0138 Internal RAM failure at init
settings 0140 No free event available
0100 Illegal length (CAN comm.) 0150 APU is unable to communicate with DAB
0101 Illegal block count (CAN comm.)

Example:
EB0150 : APU is unable to communicate with DAB; check the wiring between Control Unit and Antenna
Unit.
Item QH
consists of 2 bytes (Byte 0, Byte 1) with status information of the DAB board, located in the
Antenna Unit.
Status byte 0:
bit 0 : SEEPROM write allowed
1 : SEEPROM write busy
2-5 : 0
6: 1
7: 0
Status byte 1:
bit 0 : Reduced accuracy
1 : Non fatal DAB error
2 : Fatal DAB error
3 : EXT line level
4 : Sweep ready (if externally triggered)
5 : Number of ADCs (0: 1 ADC; 1: 2 ADCs)
6: 1
7: 0
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Display
4 Display
The 873 Control Unit has an LCD display, consisting of 2 rows with 16 characters on each row.
On the display, one of several formats will appear, depending on the status of the XPU 2. Immediately
after switching on the display is blank. Once the power is stable for 20 seconds, the display will show its
initializing message.
If the initializing of all processors is successful, the display will switch to its default display format, which is
programmable with item DF (display format).
Display formats
The 873 Control Unit can be programmed for 9 different display formats (refer to item DF). This reflects also
the display format on the PET, which can be set with item PO.
& A Level and temperature

& B Level
& C Average gas temperature
& D Average product temperature
& E HIMS density
& F Pressure P1
& H Pressure P3
& J Analog level output
& K Water level
Display contrast
With item CD the display contrast can be adjusted for maximum readability. CD can be set between 01 and
16. Also, the display contrast can be adjusted by means of the hall switches.
Additional displays
There are four hall switches located on the display, marked:

"L", "R", "U", and "D".
These switches can be operated by holding a magnet in front ENRAF
of them.
L R
With switch "L" can be scrolled through several additional

displays. When an additional displays is selected, further
information can be requested by operating the other
switches. After 3 seconds, the display switches back to the D
U
standard display format (programmed by item DF).
The additional displays gives information on:
& Display configuration

& NOVRAM item view
Figure 4.1 Control Unit Display
& XPU 2 error list
& System configuration
& Diagnostic view

Display
The table below gives an overview of the additional display selections.
Function switch L Additional display, and function of other switches
Display configuration
st R display test (blank test / dark test)
1
U display contrast up
D display contrast down
Display format toggle (formats A ÷ K)

2nd U previous display format
D next display format
NOVRAM item view (all items)

R fast forward
3rd
U previous item
D next item
XPU 2 error list (item EP)

R fast forward
4th
U previous error
D next error
System configuration (items: GT, TA, TC, TH, TI, TS, WM)
5th U previous item
D next item
Diagnostic view (items: 00, 03, 0S, 0T, EI, EJ, EP, FA, FH, FM, FT, FX, PF, XS)
6th U previous item
D next item
The steps of switch L can only be followed in the sequence as given in the table above.
Display scroll
The display can be configured to scroll automatically through all display formats. This is done by setting item
3Z to enable.
3Z= Toggle display format With this item, the toggle display format function can be
enabled or disabled. When enabled, all display formats are
shown for approximately 2 seconds.
& E : toggle display format is enabled
& D : toggle display format is disabled
On the next pages, an overview is given of the standard display formats.
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Display
Figure 4.2 Level and temperature display (format A)

Display
Figure 4.3 Level display (format B)
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Display
Figure 4.4 Average gas temperature display (format C)
Figure 4.5 Average product temperature display (format D)

Display
Figure 4.6 HIMS density display (format E)
Figure 4.7 HIMS pressure displays (format F and H)
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Display
Figure 4.8 Analog level output display (format J)
Figure 4.9 Water level display (format K)

Updating software
5 Updating software
5.1 Updating software
The Control Unit is a multiple microprocessor based gauge. If a new software version is installed, or an
option board is added, it may be necessary to replace one or more of the program memory (EPROM) on the
processor boards of the 873 Radar gauge (Control Unit as well as Antenna Unit).
The actual version of the installed software can be checked with item SV. In case of a software update,
check whether the contents of item SV corresponds with the documentation accompanying the new
software.
Because of the strict relationship between the various processor boards, it becomes sometimes necessary
to replace the memory of more than one processor board. Such a change may require an initialization of the
NOVRAM, followed by re-programming the user parameters.
The table below gives the software versions for the different processor boards which can operate together.
Processor XPU 2 board APU board DAB board Optional board
Software XPU F1.0 APU A1.0 DAB A1.0 TPU A2.1

version DAB A1.1 MPU A1.0*) (MIR)
B1.1*) (MIT)
XPU F1.1 to F1.3 APU A1.1 DAB A1.0 HPU A1.0*) (MIR)
DAB A1.1 B1.0*) (MIT)
*) from this soft- DAB A1.2 OPU A1.0*) (MIR)
ware version B1.0*) (MIT)
and upwards HSU A1.0*)
Note:
Because software updates of different processor boards may be required in the future, this table may be
not up to date. For further information, contact Enraf or the local representative.
Replacing the EPROMs can be done on site or in the workshop.
Caution
Do not remove a board while the instrument is switched on. It may damage the electronics.
To make the required changes, proceed as follows:
1) Switch off mains supply and remove cover of Control

Unit.
2) Remove PCB retaining screw (B) and slide locking
latch (A) to the right (refer to fig. 5.1). A
3) Remove the XPU 2, APU and optional board
R
(if installed). L
D
U
Note:
Before removing the APU board and optional B
board, it is required to disconnect the wiring first.
Figure 5.1 Locking latch
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Updating software
4) Remove the existing EPROM's from the processor boards and install the new EPROM's.
Refer to fig. 5.2 for the location of the EPROM's on the different processor boards.
5) Re-install the boards.
6) Slide locking latch on XPU 2 board to the left, secure the PCB's with the retaining screw.
7) Close cover and apply power. If NOVRAM needs to be formatted, refer to the next section.
EPROM
R139
T9 T10
R137
32
APU 873
X3 X2 X2
CN1
C51
C50
CN5
C24
C38 C40
D11 1
C21
D10 CN2
D2 IC8
D12 C37 C42 C39 C44
X EXT GND + GND CL CH
X RL1 RL2 1
Antenna
EPROM-L X CN1
NOVRAM X1 SEEPROM
L1
1
X 1
EPROM-H X C16 C17
TR1
X
1 8
IC4
T2
IC1
L1 4 5
C10 D4 D5
C6 T1
D5 C6
C1 C2
T4
Jumpers D4
IC2
T1 D1
TR1
C1
X1
DAB 873
XPU 2 APU DAB

4- MIR/
T.P.U. 2554.769-A1 20mA MPUI-II
MIT
CN3 CN1
CN1
D C B A G G D C B A
CN2 Cn3 T23 C12
ST1
C51
Barrier
Barrier
X IC32
C23
X IC31 IC30
X C22
IC1
C21
IC3 IC4 IC12
LE1
ST6
ST4
ST5
X1
C28
TPU-ia TPU-ib MPU II

ENRAF-NONIUS ENRAF-NONIUS HSU 854
CN1
HPU 862
+ CN3 -
HART
+ CN2 -
OPU CN1
CN4 CN5 CN3
CN4
HART
CN3 CN2
SPOT
LE6 D C B A
C38
LE5 IC24
CN4 CN 1 2 1 2 1 2
6
LE7
LE5
CN1 ST3 X
F5 32mAT
C32 IC28
ST2
IC27
IT1 C43 R68
X X R65
ST1
IT2
mP IC25
IT3
C27 IC33
IT4
C45 C10
C11 C8
IC12
X1 F5 C9
100mAT
0 C7
TR1 F4
1
IC4 C4
TR1 C3
IC32
C2
F2
TR1 F1
100mAT C1
HPU OPU HSU
Figure 5.2 Layout of different processor boards
The x inside the EPROM in figure 5.2 notes the notch on the EPROM. The notch of the EPROM must fit
with the notch of the EPROM socket on the processor board.
The DAB board in the Antenna Unit can be reached by opening the Antenna Unit cover. The board is then
directly visible and does not need to be removed for replacing the EPROM.

Updating software
Table of processor boards
Board Name / function
XPU 2 Transmission processor unit
APU Antenna processor unit
DAB Data acquisition board
TPU_ia Spot temperature processor unit (Ex_ia)
TPU_ib Spot temperature processor unit (Ex_ib)
MPU II Multi-temperature and analog output processor unit
HPU HARTTM pressure transmitter/water interface probe and multi-temperature processor unit
OPU Honeywell® pressure transmitter and multi-temperature processor unit
HSU HARTTM pressure transmitter/water interface probe and spot temperature processor unit
5.2 Reformatting the NOVRAM
Reformatting, or initializing, the NOVRAM may be required after installing a new software version. Then all
(new) items are declared in the NOVRAM and filled with a default setting. After the NOVRAM has been
formatted, the gauge must be re-programmed.
To make re-programming of the items more easier, it is advised to make a log file (with the ENSITE service
program) from the 873 SmartRadar, before the NOVRAM init procedure. After the NOVRAM init, the log file
can be re-loaded in the 873 SmartRadar, and only new items (settings) have to be programmed.
If this is not possible, then at least copy the following items before replacing the EPROMs:
& 0A Production identification code

& PD Production date
& PN Production number
To format the NOVRAM, proceed as follows:
1) Issue the command IN three times in sequence. After the third time the NOVRAM will be formatted
and the message: "NV-data initializing" appears.
Note:
Any other command in between the three IN commands, either from the PET or the Enraf field
bus, will abort the init procedure. To avoid requests from the Enraf field bus, they temporary
can be disconnected.
2) When the NOVRAM formatting is ready, the message: "NV-data init completed" will be shown.
3) Re-enter all user parameter settings. Make use of the INSTALLATION / SET-UP AND
MAINTENANCE form.
4) If W&M protection is required, switch off mains supply, open cover of electronic compartment, and
place jumper J3 on XPU 2 board in position 1.
5) Close cover and seal, and switch on supply.
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Specifications
6 Specifications
6.1 873 SmartRadar Control Unit
Mechanical:
Dimensions: 220 (W) x 225 (H) x 400 (L) mm (8 5/ 8" x 8 7/ 8" x 15 3/ 4")
Material: Cast aluminium G.Al.Si7MgWa (material no. 3.2371.61) A356 acc. AA norm
Weight: approximately 14 kg (31 lbs)
Mounting facility: 3 x M10 (3/ 8")
Electrical:
Supply
Mains supply: 110/130/220/240 Vac, +10% to -20%; 50/60 Hz
65/240 Vac optional
Power consumption: 35 VA; I max = 2 A
Host communication
Transmission: serial, Bi-phase mark modulated
Baud rate: 1200 or 2400 baud
Protocol: Enraf field bus compatible
Alternative communication
Transmission: RS232C (half duplex) or RS485 (multi-drop)
Baudrate: Adjustable from 1200 to 19200 baud
Protocol: Enraf field bus compatible
Cabling:
Cable entries: 5 pieces, 3/ 4" NPT
2 cable entries for intrinsically safe connections;
3 cable entries for non-intrinsically safe connections
Safety:
Explosion proof: EEx d IIB T6 (CENELEC)
Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, D (Factory Mutual)
Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D according to CSA
Environmental:
Storage temperature: -50 (C to +85 (C (-60 (F to +185 (F)
Watertightness: IP 65 (NEMA 4)
Intrinsically safe options: Refer to specifications of TPU, MPU, HPU, OPU and HSU option boards
Instrument performance:
Accuracy: < ±1 mm (0.04")
Resolution: 0.1 mm (0.001 ft)
Measuring range: 0.5 - 40 m ullage (20" - 130 ft)
Temperature: ±0.2 °C (±0.4 °F) 1)
Interface level: ±2 mm (±0.8") 2)
Analog output: ±0.1 % full scale 1)
Wave integration: adjustable, max. 4 minutes
1
) with applicable option board in Control Unit.
2
) with Enraf WaterScout.

Specifications
6.2 873 SmartRadar Antenna Unit
Mechanical:
Dimensions: 250 Ø x 180 (H) mm (10" Ø x 7"H)
Material: Cast aluminium G.Al.Si7MgWa (material no. 3.2371.61) A356 acc. AA norm
Weight: approximately 8 kg (17.5 lbs)
Electrical:
Supply
From Control Unit: 15 Vdc nominal, max. 250 mA
Cabling:
Cable entries: 1 cable entry 1/ 2" NPT
Safety:
Explosion proof: EEx d IIB T6 (CENELEC)
Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, D (Factory Mutual)
Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D according to CSA
Environmental:
Storage temperature: -50 (C to +85 (C (-60 (F to +185 (F)
Watertightness: IP 65 (NEMA 4)
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Article part & assembly numbers
7 Article part & assembly numbers

It is recommended to keep one set printed circuit boards on stock for spare. This includes the backplane for
the Control Unit, as the transformer is mounted on the backplane and the eventually installed option board.
No. Description Part. no.
(with mains transformer 110 - 240V) 0854.951

1 Backplane
(with mains transformer 65V) 0854.964
2 GPS board 0854.615
(without alarm relays) 0873.611

3 APU board
(with alarm relays) 0873.612
XPU 2 board (Basic version) 0873.620*)

4 (with RS232C channel) 0873.623*)
*) without display! (with RS485 channel) 0873.624*)
Option board:
TPU board (EEx-ia) 0854.627
(EEx-ia; Pt900) 0854.628
(EEx-ib) 0854.625
5 MPU board (with 4-20 mA analog output) 0854.648
(without 4-20 mA analog output) 0854.647
HPU board 0854.644
OPU board 0854.665
HSU board 0854.649
6 Terminals (grey) 2635.308
7 Terminals (blue) 2635.309
8 IR connector 0854.380
9 DAB board 0873.650
(for all planar antenna models) 0873.880

11 Tank separator
(for high pressure antenna) 0873.881
12 O-ring (2x) 2132.970
13 O-ring (is part of IR connector assembly) 2132.210
14 O-ring 2132.168
15 O-ring 2132.821
16 O-ring 2132.334
17 O-ring 2132.335

1
Antenna Unit Control Unit
7 2
12
6
10
14
11
15
16 13 8 12
17
Figure 7.1 Exploded view Antenna Unit and Control Unit
The printed circuit boards are delivered without EPROM's and on the XPU 2 print the NOVRAM is not
installed. These are to be ordered separately; the part numbers are:
EPROM Part no. EPROM Part no. EPROM Part no.
XPU 2 0181.220 TPU 0181.140 HPU (MIR) 0181.143
APU - L & H 0181.221 HSU / TPU 2 0181.147 HPU (MIT) 0181.144
DAB 0181.222 MPU (MIR) 0181.154 OPU (MIR) 0181.145
NOVRAM (XPU 2) 2518.929 MPU (MIT) 0181.155 OPU (MIT) 0181.146
Parts in the Control Unit can be easily exchanged.
For the Antenna Unit, only the DAB board can be replaced by a spare board (do not forget to switch over
the Antenna SEEPROM). If the problem is in the HFB board, or another part of the Antenna Unit, or the tank
separator, then the whole Antenna Unit and tank separator must be replaced. This is because of the
calibration of the Antenna Unit. HFB board, together with the VCO, reference line and tank separator are
calibrated as one part.
Antennas can be changed for the same type and with the same stem length. Refer to table on next page for
the part numbers.
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Antenna type part numbers
Antenna type Stem length [mm] Part number
0050 0873.911
S06 0300 0873.913
6" stilling well 0500 0873.915
0800 0873.918
0050 0873.921
S08 0300 0873.923
8" stilling well 0500 0873.925
0800 0873.928
0050 0873.931
S10 0300 0873.933
10" stilling well 0500 0873.935
0800 0873.938
0050 0873.941
S12 0300 0873.943
12" stilling well 0500 0873.945
0800 0873.948
1
0050 ) 0873.971
F08 0300 0873.973
8" free space 0500 0873.975
0800 0873.978
1
0050 ) 0873.961
W06 0300 0873.963
WALP 6" x 12" 0500 0873.965
0800 0873.968
2
H04 360 mm horn length ) 0873.371
3
High pressure 410 mm horn length ) 0873.273
1
) For demo purposes only
2
) For 4" Sch 40 pipe
3
) For 4" Sch 10 pipe

Item description
8 Item description
All items, related to the 873 Radar gauge communication, display, and radar settings are described in this
section. A further description can be found in "ITEMLIST", a program available from Enraf B.V. (or its
representative). ITEMLIST runs under DOS (version 3.3 or higher) and is distributed on 3.5", 720 kbytes
diskettes.
The items can be of type N (Novram), D (data), or C (Command).

Novram items are items from which the data is stored in the NOVRAM on the XPU 2 board (for instance: the
distance upper reference point - tank zero UR).
Data items are items which contains the measured and calculated data (for instance: the ullage RU).
The measured and calculated data are not stored in NOVRAM.
Command items are items which results in an action; for instance item RS: resets the 873 Radar gauge.
Indexed items can be recognized by the information line: Nr. of elements. Here, the number of elements is
then specified.
The protection level refers to the protection level 1 or 2 password which is required to issue the item.
Data items have no write access; except for some data items which are stored in NOVRAM.
Item: 00 Reason of last initialization
Type: N
Protection: no write access
Default value: ---:-----
This item contains the error number which caused the last initialization. When this is a fatal XPU 2 error, also the address -at which the
error occurred- is included. In all other situations, the address field contains " - - - - - ".
Item: 03 NOVRAM operation error
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: one ASCII character
Default value: @
This item contains information about the recall / store status of the NOVRAM. It is an ASCII character, which is bit coded.
For the 873 SmartRadar, only bits 0 and 1 are used.
& bits 0, 1 : NOVRAM recall/store status code.

& bits 2 ÷ 5 : 0
& bit 6 : 1
& bit 7 : 0
If an illegal NOVRAM recall / store status code is detected by the XPU 2, error code EP014 is generated and the 873 SmartRadar will
not be operational. The error can be reset by setting item 03 to "@".
Note:
After item 03 has been set to "@", all NOVRAM settings must be checked.
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Item description
Item: 0A (0B, 0C, 0D) Factory data string
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: 8, 16, or 32 ASCII characters
Default value: all dots "." (2E H)
These items holds factory programmed data for production and after-sales purposes. This data should not be altered, and
reprogrammed after an NOVRAM initialization.
& 0A Product identification code (length: 32 characters);

& 0B reserved (length: 16 characters);
& 0C reserved (length: 8 characters);
& 0D reserved (length: 8 characters).
Item: 0H Bi-phase mark transmission line errors
Type: N
Nr of elements: 2
Default value: 000
This item counts the number of BCC and parity errors on the Enraf field bus (bi-phase mark transmission line).
& element 1 : number of BCC errors
& element 2 : number of parity errors
For both counters, the maximum value is 999; additional errors are not count.
Item: 3Z Toggle display format
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: one ASCII character; D or E
Default value: D
Valid from XPU software version F1.1. This item enables or disables the automatic display scroll. When set to “E”, the display on the
Control Unit automatically scroll through all display formats (A to K). Each display format is steady for approximately 5 seconds. When
set to “D”, this function is disabled.
Item: 4L Level conversion decision trace
Type: D
Default value: ---------------
Each position of this item contains a flag from the level conversion process of the APU. Their meaning is:
Position Flag Mode / error Position Flag Mode / error

1 N Calculation mode normal 7 N Antenna Unit not operational
C Commissioning mode 8 I RSP init busy
R Verification pin mode 9 V RSP valid level
2 A Sweep mode automatic 10 R RSP reduced accuracy
M Manual sweeps 11 W RSP warning code
3 I Initialisation error 12 O RSP out of measuring range
4 H APU hardware error 13 - Not used
5 N Antenna Unit non fatal error 14 - Not used
6 R Antenna Unit reduced accuracy 15 - Not used
RSP is abbreviation for: Radar Signal Process. Note for positions 3 till 12: a character means 'status active'; a dash means 'status not
active'.

Item description
Item: 4P Level calculation decision trace
Type: D
Default value: -------------------------
This item traces the decisions of the signal processing routines of the APU software. The following flags are shown:
Position Flag Contents Position Flag Contents

1 I Init status 5 O Peak in obstruction zone
2 F Peak found status 6 R Reduced accuracy
3 A Peak accepted status 7 - 25 - Not used
4 B Peak in bottom zone
Note a character means 'status active'; a dash means 'status not active'.
Item: 4V Level calculation decision switch
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: ten ASCII characters
Default value: ----------
This item changes the signal processing algorithm to adapt specific environment conditions (double reflection detection). It also
switches the reduced accuracy status if product peak enters bottom zone or obstruction zone.
Position Selection Function

1 B Reduced accuracy if peak in bottom zone
- No reduced accuracy if peak in bottom zone
2 O Reduced accuracy if peak in obstruction zone
- No reduced accuracy if peak in obstruction zone
3 D Double reflection detection switched on
- Double reflection detection switched off
4 S Reduced accuracy if level peak detected above the maximum safe fill height (item SF)
- No reduced accuracy if level peak detected above the value of SF
5-7 - Not used
8 - 10 - Reserved for factory testing; do not change from default setting
The double reflection detection tracks the level peak until it disappears in the Antenna Minimum Ullage area (a forbidden zone). Then is
searched for the peak at double distance and that peak is tracked as level peak. In this situation the distance is divided by two.
Item: 4W (4X) Confirm first peak (Switches peaks)
Type: C
Protection: level 2
When the double peak detection is switched on (refer to item 4V), and the 873 has detected that the first peak is inside the Antenna
Minimum Ullage area, the second peak is taken for the level calculation. However, when the 873 for whatever reason restarts with this
condition, it must be confirmed by the user, whether the peak detected by the radar signal processing routines is the second peak or the
first peak. This is signalled in item EE with error code 07010.
Command 4W confirms that the first peak is the product peak;
Command 4X forces the detected peak as being the second peak.
Item: 4Y Clean RSP init
Type: C
Protection: level 2
This command can be used to force the peak selection routines to ignore any previous peak position. Using this command may lead to,
temporarily, incorrect level readings.
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Item description
Item: 5A Antenna offset
Type: D
Dimension: determined by item LD AU
Default value: 999999999
This item represents the distance of the antenna aperture to the

Required free space
radar zero point (refer to fig. 8.1).
The distance (AU - 5A) is the area in which the 873 SmartRadar
can not detect a peak, unless the double reflection detection is 5A
enabled.
Radar zero
Figure 8.1 Antenna distance definitions
Item: 5C Number of peaks above threshold
Type: D
Default value: 00
After issuing the FC command, this item contains the number of valid peaks in the reflection diagram. One of them is selected as the
product peak. The other peaks are either multiple reflections or obstructions.
Item: 5D Position of detected peaks
Type: D
Nr of elements: 25
Dimension: determined by item LD
After issuing the FC command, this item contains the positions (distances from radar zero position) of the valid peaks in the reflection
diagram. The first element contains the distance of the level peak.
Item: 5E Amplitude of detected peaks
Type: D
Nr of elements: 25
Dimension: decibel
After issuing the FC command, this item contains the amplitudes of the valid peaks in the reflection diagram. The first element contains
the amplitude from the level peak.
Item: 5G DAB software version
Type: D
Default value: ---------
This item contains the software version of the DAB board, located in the Antenna Unit.
Example: DAB_A1.1 DAB software version A1.1.

Item description
Item: 5K Antenna Unit protocol version
Type: D
Default value: ---------
This item contains the version of the communication protocol used by the Antenna Unit. The APU checks if the protocol of the
connected Antenna Unit is compatible with the current APU software.
Example: CANA1.0 CAN A1.0 protocol version.
Item: 5O Gain A-channel adjustment
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: sign, one ASCII digit
Default value: +0
With this item the gain of the Antenna channel can be adjusted. Minimum value is -7, maximum value is +7. Each step corresponds with
3.3 dB.
For example: 5O is set on +3; a gain of 10 dB.
5O is set on -5; an attenuation of 16.5 dB.
Item: 5Q Acceptance window expansion delay
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: two ASCII digits
Default value: 10
The acceptance window is used in the signal processing routines. The acceptance window is placed around the product peak and no
peaks outside the acceptance window are accepted as new product peak. This prevents sudden level jumps.
When the product peak is detected outside the acceptance window, the last valid level will be shown with reduced accuracy status. After
a number of measurements (sweeps), the acceptance window will be expanded until a peak is found in the acceptance window.
Item 5Q determines after how many sweeps the window starts to expand. The window will expand with each following sweep by 0.1 m.
Item: 5R Acceptance window size
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Default value: 03
Refer to description of item 5Q. The initial size of the acceptance window can be specified with item 5R. It is expressed in Fourier
distances (0.1 m). When 5R is set to 00, the acceptance window routine is disabled.
Item: 60 Antenna Unit serial number
Type: D
Default value: ------------
The Antenna Unit serial number (12 ASCII characters) is stored in the Antenna Unit SEEPROM, located on the HFB board.
The serial number can be read to identify and verify the Antenna Unit.
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Item description
Item: 6E Antenna Unit parameter version
Type: D
Default value: ------
This item contains the version number of the data set in the Antenna Unit SEEPROM.
Example: A1.0 (2 trailing spaces)
Item: 70 Antenna serial number
Type: D
Default value: ------------
The Antenna serial number (12 ASCII characters) is stored in the Antenna SEEPROM, located on the DAB board.
The serial number can be read to identify and verify the Antenna.
Item: 7E Antenna parameter version
Type: D
Default value: ------
This item contains the version number of the data set in the Antenna SEEPROM.
Example: A1.0 (2 trailing spaces)
Item: 7G Antenna reflection threshold
Type: D
Dimension: dB
Default value: +0100.0
This item contains the maximum allowed antenna aperture reflection. When the measured antenna reflection is above the threshold
value, specified in item 7G, then the ‘sensor contaminated’ warning is given.
Item: A0 APU last fatal error before reset
Type: D
Nr of elements: 10
Default value: 00:00000
This item contains the error number of the last encountered fatal error before the last 10 initializations. The most resent fatal error is
stored in element number one, the fatal error before the last one in element number 2, etc.
Note:
The format of error codes in item A0 are not the same as in item EE.
Item: AB Adapter length
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Default value: +000000.0 (m)
Only in cases where the planar antenna is installed inside the roof hatch or manhole trunk, the adapter length has to be set.
Item AB represents the nozzle length (or length of manhole trunk).

Item description
Item: AC Averaging constant
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Default value: 70
This item selects the value for the averaging constant in the output filter, and determines the weight of the (new) measured values from
RI (radar innage) and RU (radar ullage).
The formula is: (AC/100) x RI_old + (1 - (AC/100)) x RI_new.

Same for RU.
Item: AH Alarm hysteresis
Type: N
Protection: level 1
The level alarm hysteresis is used to set a hysteresis around the level alarms. Refer to HA, HH, LA, and LL.
Caution:
The software does not check for the size and an eventually negative sign of the hysteresis.
Item: AR Accept reference
Type: C
Protection: level 2
When the 873 SmartRadar is in calibration mode, and no warning code is active, this command takes the value specified in item RL
(reference level) as the indicated radar level.
Internally, a distance called radar position (item PR), is calculated as: RL + internal offset (antenna parameter). PR corresponds with
the nozzle (or manhole) flange height.
After the AR command, the level "jumps" to its new position. The radar level is made equal to the level value from item RL, inclusive
active compensations. After the AR command, the 873 SmartRadar will remain in protection level 2.
Item: AT Alarm test
Type: C
Protection: not protected
Entry format: eight ASCII characters, refer to description
Valid from APU software version A1.1. When item LE (loop check enable) is set to ‘E’ (enable), the command AT can be used to check
(loop check) the four level alarms of the SmartRadar. A setting must be given with the command, which of the four level alarms is going
to be checked. The specified alarm is then toggled for approximately 1 minute. The AT command has to be given in the following
format:
AT=aabbccdd
where:
aa = HH test high high level alarm cc = LA test of low level alarm
-- no test of high high level alarm -- no test of low level alarm
bb = HA test high level alarm dd = LL test of low low level alarm
-- no test of high level alarm -- no test of low low level alarm
Example:
AT= - - - - LA - - Alarm test of low level alarm
The result of the alarm test can be observed on the display of the Control Unit (in display format A and B), on the indicators (if
connected), on the tank inventory system, and on the external system where the alarm relays are connected (if applicable).
It is recommended to check one level alarm at the time.
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Item description
Item: AU Physical antenna minimum ullage
Type: D
Item AU represents the required free space below the antenna aperture. For easy interpretation AU is related to the radar zero point.
The distance (AU - 5A) is the area in which the 873 SmartRadar can not detect a peak, unless the double reflection detection is
enabled. Refer to figure 8.1 at the item description of item 5A.
Item: AW APU calculation mode
Type: D
Default value: N
This item shows the current APU mode. Default the APU is in normal mode. After issuing one of the mode switching commands, the
APU switches over to that other operation mode.
& N Normal operation mode
& C Commissioning mode
& R Verification pin mode
When the APU mode is not in normal mode, a 'block' status is active.
Item: AZ Antenna zone length
Type: N Antenna Bottom

Protection: level 2 AU zone length zone offset
Dimension: determined by item LD BZ

AZ
Refer to figure 8.2. Product zone
This item selects the length of the antenna zone which starts Radar zero Tank zero
at the end of antenna minimum ullage (item AU).
Note:
The antenna zone and bottom zone may not overlap. Figure 8.2 Zone definitions
Item: B0 Last fatal Antenna Unit error
Type: D
Nr of elements: 10
Default value: @@: 0000
This item contains the error number of the last encountered fatal error before the last 10 Antenna Unit initializations. The most resent
fatal error is stored in element number one, the fatal error before the last one in element number 2, etc.
Note:
The error codes behind the colon in item B0 corresponds with item EB; the two characters before the colon are two status bytes.
Item: BD Stilling well diameter
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Dimension: metres
Entry format: standard floating point format
Default value: +.20320000E+00
If item OM (APU operational mode) is set on "S" (stilling well measurement), item BD corrects the measured ullage for the stilling well
diameter. The correction also depends on the antenna type, which is automatically detected at start-up from the antenna parameter
SEEPROM on the DAB board. BD represents the internal pipe diameter (min. value: +.45720000E-01; max. value: +.33530000E+00).

Item description
Item: BZ Bottom zone offset
Type: N
Protection: level 2
With this item the start of the bottom zone, relative to tank zero, can be specified. The bottom zone ends at the maximum measuring
range. To set this item, the distance: tank zero to tank bottom should be known. If not sure, do not alter this setting.
Item: CD Display contrast
Type: N
Protection: level 1
Entry format: two ASCII digits (01 .. 16)
Default value: 16
Item CD controls the display contrast. A number between 01 (minimum display contrast) and 16 (maximum display contrast) can be
selected.
Note:
The display contrast can also be controlled by the hall switches 'U' and 'D' in front of the display. Then item CD is modified.
Item: CM Commissioning mode
Type: C
Protection: level 2
With the CM command the 873 SmartRadar enters the commissioning mode. In this mode, the measured tank spectrum is analysed
and if errors are detected, they can be found in item WC (warning code).
The commissioning mode must be entered to give the AR (accept reference level) command. During the commissioning mode, the APU
will set a 'block" in the level status to signal the 873 SmartRadar is not in normal measuring mode.
The commissioning mode can be left with the PM or EX command.
Item: CS Compensation switch
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: ten ASCII characters; see description
Default value: N-------F-
This item has ten positions. On each position a certain level compensation can be enabled or disabled. If a character is used at a certain
position, that compensation is enabled. If a dash (“ - ”) is used, that compensation is disabled. Below follows a list which compensation
is related to which position and which character should be used:
Position Selection Function

1 N Nearby correction
2 - Reserved
3 V Vapour influence compensation *)
4 R Verification pin correction (valid from APU software version A1.1)
5 G Offset and gain correction
6 U Ullage correction table
7 T Gauge reference correction *)
8 H Hydrostatic deformation correction
9 F Output filter
10 - Reserved
*) Not implemented in APU software version A1.0 and A1.1.
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Item description
Item: CT Uncompensated level array
Type: D
Nr of elements: 14
This array of 14 levels contains intermediate results of the level calculation, which can be used in trouble shooting.
The elements contain the following levels:
Element Level
0 Radar ullage (with respect to PR), corrected for refline temperature
1 Radar ullage (with respect to PR), corrected for refline temperature and stilling well diameter
2 Raw radar ullage with respect to PR
3 Raw radar ullage (with respect to PR), corrected for stilling well diameter
4 Radar ullage with respect to UR
5 Radar ullage (with respect to UR), compensated for offset and gain factors (items CX and CY)
6 Radar ullage (with respect to UR), compensated for the ullage correction table (items CL and CW)
7 Radar level (UR - CT.6.1)
8 Radar level (CT.7.1) compensated for hydrostatic deformation correction (items HF and HL)
9 Radar ullage (with respect to PR), corrected for verification pins (items PB and PC)
10 ÷ 13 Not used
Item: CZ Clear min-max diagram
Type: C
Protection: level 2
Valid from APU software version A1.1. Clears all elements of item 4T by writing 30 Hin them (sets 4T to default). Then new values can
be stored for the min-max diagram.
Item: DE Level type
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: one ASCII character; see description.
Default value: I
The level type item selects the type of level which will be shown on the display. The same level type will be transmitted in the level
record on the field communication line. The level type can be:
& I Innage
& U Ullage
Item: DF Display format
Type: N
Protection: level 1
Entry format: one ASCII character: A, B, C, .... K
Default value: A
With the display format item, the data is selected which will be shown on the XPU 2 display.
Refer to section 4 for detailed information. Below, the nine display formats for an 873 SmartRadar are summarized:
& A Level and temperature & F Pressure P1

& B Level & H Pressure P3
& C Average gas temperature & J Analog level output
& D Average product temperature & K Water level
& E HIMS density

Item description
Item: DG Tenth millimetre selection
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: one ASCII character: Y or N
Default value: Y
When DG is set to Y, the level in display format A and B is shown with .1 mm resolution. The tenth millimetres are disabled by setting
this item to N. Only the level shown on the 873 SmartRadar and PET display are affected by this item; not the level in items as RI or AL.
Item: DJ Zero format
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: one ASCII character: 0 (zero with slash) or O (capital character O)
Default value: 0 (zero with slash)
This item defines how the number zero is displayed. There are two selections possible:
& 0 (zero with slash)

& O (capital character O).
Item: DP Decimal separator
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: one ASCII character: "." (decimal point) or "," (comma)
Default value: . (decimal point)
With the decimal separator item, a selection can be made what character to be used for the decimal separation in all measured and
calculated data as: level, density, temperature, pressure.
The decimal separator can be:
& . (decimal point)

& , (comma)
When the decimal separator is changed, all items which holds the decimal separator are automatically converted. An exception on this
are the items in floating point format; these will always have a decimal point.
Item: EB Antenna Unit error request
Type: D
Default value: 9999
This item contains the most recent error encountered by the DAB board in the Antenna Unit. For error explanation, refer to section 3.5.3
(error codes Antenna Unit).
Item: EE APU error request
Type: D
Nr of elements: 10
Default value: 00000: - - - -
This item contains the most recent 10 errors encountered by the DAB board in the Antenna Unit.
For error explanation, refer to section 3.5.2 (error codes APU).
Some error codes contain an error counter in the field behind the colon, which counts the number of errors in a certain group.
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Item description
Item: EJ Field communication collision counter
Type: N
Protection: level 1
Default value: 0000
Before the 873 SmartRadar transmits a message via the Enraf field bus, it checks if the field bus is free. If the field bus is not free, a
transmission collision would occur. Depending on the status of the field communication collision detection item TC, the 873 SmartRadar
will or will not transmit its message when the field bus is not free.
If item TC is set to "E" (transmission collision detection enable), and the Enraf field bus was found busy, the 873 SmartRadar will skip its
message and counter EJ is increment. If item TC is set to "D" (transmission collision detection disable), and the Enraf field bus was
found busy, the 873 SmartRadar will transmit its message; then counter EJ is not increment. Refer to item TC.
The field communication collision counter can be reset by writing ‘0000’ in it (protection level 1).
Item: EK CAN communication status
Type: N
Nr of elements: 7
Default value: 0i:0000 (i = 0 .. 6)
Each different CAN communication error is stored in a separate element of item EK.
The format of each element is: xx:yyyy where: xx = error code
yyyy = error counter
Element Code Counter
00 01 Unexpected CAN message
01 02 Incomplete CAN message
02 03 Wrong message number of CAN message
03 04 Wrong CAN node address received
04 05 Time-out detected (after 20 seconds)
05 06 CAN error interrupt received
06 07 CAN overrun interrupt received
Item: EP XPU 2 error request
Type: D
Default value: 000
This item contains the most recent error encountered by the XPU 2.
The description of the error can be found in section 3.5.1 (error codes of XPU 2).
Item: EX Exit
Type: C
Protection: level 1 / level 2
This command exits from protection level 1 or 2 and forces the initialization of all processor boards with the data stored in NOVRAM.
With the initialization of all processors, it is guaranties that the data in the NOVRAM (including any changes just made) are distributed
among all processors. NOVRAM changes are therefore effective only after the exit command is executed.
Note:
Stored data in the NOVRAM are destroyed by the EX command.
Item: FA Fatal APU errors
Type: N
Default value: 00
This item counts the number of fatal APU errors detected by the XPU 2. The maximum number is 99, which means additional errors are
not registered.

Item description
Item: FC Freeze Radar Signal Processing data
Type: C
This command takes a snapshot of all Radar Signal Processing data in the SmartRadar. After issuing this command, a complete set of
RSP data will be stored in the internal RAM of the APU. This command is intended for service programs. However, it should also be
issued before reading data items 5C, 5D and 5E.
Item: FI Low product delay counter
Type: N
Protection: level 1
Entry format: two digits (0 .. 9)
Default value: 75
Valid from APU software version A1.1. Variations in the reflected signal from the product (product reflection) can cause repetitive low
product reflection warnings (warning code 07000). With item FI, a delay can be set before this warning is generated. During the delay,
the last valid measured level is available. If during the delay time a valid product reflection is measured, the delay counter is reset and
the measured data is available. If no valid product reflection is obtained after the delay time, a low product reflection warning is
generated.
The delay time is not directly in a time unit. When FI is set to 00, the delay is disabled. When FI is set to the maximum value (99), the
delay time is approximately 4 minutes. Hence, the default value will cause a low product reflection warning after 3 minutes.
Item: FX Fatal XPU 2 errors
Type: N
Default value: 00
The item FX counts the number of fatal XPU 2 errors. Fatal errors can be caused by:
& watchdog resets

& software errors
Power downs and software resets are not included in this count.
The maximum count is 99. When this count is reached, additional fatal XPU 2 errors are omitted.
Item: GT Gauge type
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: one ASCII character: B, C, or E
Default value: B
The gauge type item selects which of the protocols are used with the 873 SmartRadar.
The following selection scan be made:
& B compatible to 811 servo gauge protocol

& C compatible to 813 mechanical gauge converter protocol
& E compatible to 811 servo gauge with external alarm input protocol
The option E is of no use with the 873 SmartRadar, as the 873 SmartRadar has no alarm input option.
Gauge type C (the 813 MGT driver) does not support the "test", "lock test", and "water bottom" commands.
With existing Enraf tank gauging systems, the choose between gauge types B or C will merely depends upon the availability of the
drivers in the Enraf system.
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Item description
Item: HA High level alarm
Type: N
Protection: level 1
With item HA, a high level alarm set point can be given. When the level exceeds the programmed high alarm setting, a status bit is set
in item QR (radar status request) and the character "H" is transmitted in the alarm status byte of the level record.
To prevent the on/off switching of the high level alarm status, due to variations in the calculated level, an alarm hysteresis is
implemented (item AH).
The high level alarm status is set when the calculated level is higher than the high level alarm set point.
The high level alarm status is reset when the calculated level is lower than the high level alarm set point minus the alarm hysteresis.
Item: HH High high level alarm
Type: N
Protection: level 1
With item HH, a high high level alarm set point can be given. When the level exceeds the programmed high high alarm setting, a status
bit is set in item QR (radar status request).
To prevent the on/off switching of the high high level alarm status, due to variations in the calculated level, an alarm hysteresis is
The high high level alarm status is set when the calculated level is higher than the high high level alarm set point.
The high high level alarm status is reset when the calculated level is lower than the high high level alarm set point minus the alarm
hysteresis.
Item: IN Init non-volatile data memory (NOVRAM)
Type: C
Protection: level 2
With this command the NOVRAM can be (re)formatted.

The command must be issued three times in sequence (use for second and third time the "" and "return" key on the PET keyboard).
Any other command, data request, or setting via PET or Enraf field bus will reset this sequence.
Warning:
After a (re)format all programmed NOVRAM data will be lost. The NOVRAM is loaded with default settings.
Item: JS XPU 2 jumper setting
Type: D
Default value: n.a.
This item contains the jumper setting of jumpers J1 to J6 on the XPU 2 board.
jumper 1 - protection password 1

jumper 2 - protection password 2
jumper 3 - level 2 data protection
jumpers 4 ÷ 6 - not used
A position contains an ASCII 1 whenever the jumper is set to position 1, or an ASCII 0 if the jumper is set to position 0. The jumper
setting is only read during the initialization of the 873 Radar gauge (at start-up or after an EX or RS command).

Item description
Item: LA Low level alarm
Type: N
Protection: level 1
With item LA, a low level alarm set point can be given. When the level drops below the programmed low alarm setting, a status bit is set
in item QR (radar status request) and the character "L" is transmitted in the alarm status byte of the level record.
To prevent the on/off switching of the low level alarm status, due to variations in the calculated level, an alarm hysteresis is
The low level alarm status is set when the calculated level is lower than the low level alarm set point.
The low level alarm status is reset when the calculated level is higher than the low level alarm set point plus the alarm hysteresis.
Item: LD Level dimension
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: one ASCII character: M, F, I, or P
Default value: M
Item LD determines the dimension in which the calculated level will be presented. All NOVRAM data which contains a level value will
have the same dimension and have to be presented in the same format. The following dimensions are possible:
& M metres
& F feet
& I inches
& P fractions (feet, inches, and 1/ 16 of inches)
When item LD is changed, all level items will be automatically converted to the selected dimension and presented in the correct format.
Each dimension has its own format; the formats are:
Item LD Dimension Format
M m sign X X X sep X X X X
F ft sign X X X X sep X X X
I inch sign X X X X X sep X X

1
P ft in / 16 sign X X ft X X in X X
sign = + or - ft = ' sep = . or ,

X = digit in = "
Item: LE Loop check enable
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: one ASCII character; ‘D’ or ‘E’
Default value: E
Valid from APU software version A1.1. Item LE enables/disables the level alarm test with item AT.
& D disables level alarm test with item AT

& E enables level alarm test with item AT
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Item description
Item: LL Low low level alarm
Type: N
Protection: level 1
With item LL, a low low level alarm set point can be given. When the level drops below the programmed low low alarm setting, a status
bit is set in item QR (radar status request).
To prevent the on/off switching of the low low level alarm status, due to variations in the calculated level, an alarm hysteresis is
The low low level alarm status is set when the calculated level is lower than the low low level alarm set point.
The low low level alarm status is reset when the calculated level is higher than the low low level alarm set point plus the alarm
hysteresis.
Item: LU Level status conversion
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: four ASCII character (range: from 20 H till 7E H)
Default value: ?MBC
In item LU can be specified how several status conditions of the SmartRadar are converted on the Enraf field bus.
If the status condition is true, the ASCII character for that condition is placed in the level status byte of the level record (B-, D-, E-, F-
and L-records). The following status conditions are placed in the four positions of item LU:
Position Status condition

1 Reduced accuracy
2 Warning or APU fail
3 Measurement blocked
4 Out of measuring range
Item: OE Obstruction zone end positions
Type: N
Nr of elements: 10
Protection: level 2
With this item the end of the 10 obstruction zones can be specified. Refer to the description of item OS for more information.
Item: OM Radar operational mode
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Default value: F
This item determines the operational mode of the antenna and depends on the application. The following selections can be made:
& F for free space measurement;

& S for stilling well measurement;

Item description
Item: OS Obstruction zone start positions
Type: N
Nr of elements: 10
Protection: level 2
With this item the start position of obstruction zone(s) can

be specified. Refer to figure 8.3. Obstruction zone i Obstruction zone i+1
Obstruction zones can be specified to mask unwanted
reflections from e.g. heating coils.
OS.i.1
First the position of the obstruction must be determined. OE.i.1
That can be observed from a reflection diagram or read OS.i+1.1
from item 5D (position of detected peaks). OE.i+1.1
Radar zero Tank zero

The obstruction positions are related to the radar zero point
(nozzle position).
Figure 8.3 Obstruction zones
The obstruction zone length must be minimal 6 Fourier distances,
hence 0.6 m. There is no maximum length, as long as it is in the measuring range. If the obstruction position is found, the obstruction
start position (item OS) is programmed as:
(obstruction position - 1/2 obstruction length)
The obstruction end position (item OE) is programmed as:
(obstruction position + 1/2 obstruction length)
Hereafter, the obstruction zone threshold value must be specified with item OT. The obstruction zones must be programmed in
sequence; obstruction zone one (closest to the antenna) in the first element of items OE, OS and OT.
Each obstruction zone can be individually enabled with the obstruction zone enable switch (item OZ).
Item: OT Obstruction zone thresholds
Type: N
Nr of elements: 10
Protection: level 2
Dimension: decibel
Default value: +0000.0
With this item the threshold for each obstruction zone can be specified. Refer to description of item OS.
Item: OZ Obstruction zone enable / disable
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: ten ASCII characters: 'D' or 'E'
Default value: DDDDDDDDDD
With this item each of the obstruction zones can be individually enabled (or disabled). The first position in this item enables / disables
the first obstruction zone, the second character enables / disables the second obstruction zone, etc.
For detailed information about obstruction zones, refer to description of item OS.
Item: PD Production date
Type: N
Protection: level 1
Default value: 0000
This item contains the production date of the 873 Radar gauge, identified by a year number and a week number.
Example: 9642 - produced in week 42 of 1996.
Note:
If the NOVRAM is re-initialized, this value should be re-entered for service purposes.
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Item description
Item: PF Power failures
Type: N
Default value: 0000
This item contains the number of power failures encountered by the 873 Radar gauge. The maximum number which this counter can
hold is 9999; additional power failures are not registered.
Item: PM Product measurement mode
Type: C
Protection: level 1
With the PM command the 873 SmartRadar can be switched back to product measuring mode after it was set to Commissioning mode
or Verification pin position mode. The current mode can be read from item AW.
Item: PN Production number
Type: N
Protection: level 1
This item contains the production number of the 873 SmartRadar. The production number is a copy of the serial number of the 873
SmartRadar. The production number consists of five digits; the first two is the production series number, the last three figures is a
sequence number.
Example: 02034 - the 34th 873 SmartRadar gauge of series 02.
Note:
If the NOVRAM is re-initialized, this value should be re-entered for service purposes.
Item: PO PET display format record
Type: D
default value: specified by item DF
By this item, the display format on the PET display can be selected independent from the display of the Control Unit.
The possible selections are the same as with item DF.
If the PET is switched off, or disconnected, item PO is set to the same display format as specified by item DF.
Item: PR Position radar
Type: N
Protection: level 2
The position radar is the nozzle height, with respect to tank zero, on which the Antenna is installed.
During commissioning, an approximate position radar must be specified. This position can be copied from tank drawings or estimated. It
must be within 1 m (3' 3") from the real position radar value.
After the reference level is accepted, PR is calculated as: PR = RL + measured ullage + IO.
IO are internal offsets as: antenna stem length, etc. This new calculated value for PR is then stored in NOVRAM.

Item description
Item: QH Antenna Unit status request
Type: D
Default value: --
Item QH contains 2 status bytes giving status information from the DAB board in the Antenna Unit. For exact interpretation of the status
bytes, refer to section 3.5.3.
Item: QR Radar status request
Type: D
Default value: 'A
The item QR contains two bytes status information, bit coded. For a detailed description of the status bytes, refer to section 3.5.2.
Item: RB Radar antenna reflection
Type: D
Dimension: dB
Item RB indicates the reflection at the antenna.

If the reflection exceeds a certain value, the antenna contamination condition is signalled.
Item: RD Radar product reflection
Type: D
Dimension: dB
Item RD is the reflected signal strength from the product surface (product reflection).
Item: RH Run hours
Type: N
Dimension: hours
This item contains the number of hours the 873 Radar gauge has been operational (± 10%). The maximum value of the run hour
counter is 999999 (114 years); more years are not counted.
Note:
The value of the run hours is lost after a NOVRAM init procedure.
Item: RI Radar innage
Type: D
Default value: 'A+99999999
This item contains the measured innage. The innage value is preceded by the status bytes item QR.
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Item description
Item: RK Radar reference reflection
Type: D
Dimension: dB
Item RK is the reflected signal strength from the reference line (channel B). The reference line reflection should be a constant value
(only affected by internal Antenna Unit temperature) and can be considered as a measure for the VCO output signal.
Item: RL Reference level
Type: N
Protection: level 2
The reference level is considered as the true level at the moment the AR (accept reference) command is given.
Item: RS Reset
Type: C
Upon reception of this command, the software will perform a controlled reset. An RS command will not make operational modified
NOVRAM settings.
Item: RT Radar temperature
Type: D
Dimension: degrees Celsius
This is the measured temperature inside the Antenna Unit, which is used for correction of the reference line length.
Note:
This is not the product or vapour temperature.
Item: RU Radar Ullage
Type: D
Default value: 'A+99999999
This item contains the measured and averaged ullage. The ullage is related to the specified upper reference value, item UR
(RU = UR - RI). The ullage value is preceded by the 2 bytes radar status.
Item: SB Sensitivity bi-phase mark transmission line
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: one ASCII digit (1 - 8)
Default value: 8
With this item, the sensitivity of the Enraf field bus receiver on the XPU 2 board can be selected. The sensitivity can be lowered, to
reduce communication errors on the transmission line due to noise. With each step (i.e. from 8 to 7), the sensitivity is reduced by a
factor 2.
With SB set to 8, the maximum sensitivity is selected (compared to standard XPU board).
With SB set to 1, the minimum sensitivity is selected. Then only very strong signals can be received.

Item description
Item: SF Maximum safe fill height
Type: N
Protection: level 2
The maximum safe fill height of the tank must be entered during commissioning of the 873 SmartRadar.
The 873 SmartRadar then checks, whether the maximum operating level can be measured or not. The maximum operating level should
not fall within the Antenna minimum ullage area. If the maximum operating falls within this area, then an error is given in item EE and
the 873 will not become operational.
Warning:
Never lower the value of the maximum safe fill height without consultation of operations.
Item: SV Software version
Type: D
Default value: 873 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
This item contains the version numbers of the installed software and the NOVRAM. The information is given in the following sequence:
device number (873), NOVRAM version, XPU 2 version, APU version, Option board version (if installed).
Example: 873 NVR1.1-- XPUF1.3-- APUA1.0 HSUA2.0
Item: TA Transmission address
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Default value: 00
The transmission address identifies the 873 Radar gauge on the Enraf field bus. Each of the instruments connected in parallel on one
field bus must be programmed with a different transmission address. If the instruments are connected to an CIU (Communications
Interface Unit), the addresses must be:
& between 00 and 29 for field line 1 (TL 1),

& between 30 and 59 for field line 2 (TL 2),
& between 60 and 99 for field line 3 (TL 3).
Item: TC Field communication collision detection enable/disable
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: one ASCII character: D, or E
Default value: E
With this item the field communication collision detection on the Enraf field bus can be enabled or disabled. The setting for TC can be:
& E field communication collision detection enabled.

& D field communication collision detection disabled.
The Enraf field bus can be found busy, by the influence of cross talk from other cabling. If this is the case, item TC can be set to D
(disable the collision detection) thereby enabling the 873 SmartRadar to answer the data request message.
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Item description
Item: TH Turn around delay host
Type: N
Protection: level
Dimension: 0.01 seconds
Entry format:: two ASCII digits
Default value: 01
The host turn around delay time is the time between the last received character on the Enraf field bus and the start of the transmission
of the response. The possible turn around delay time settings are listed in the table below (tolerance: +10 / -0 msec).
It is recommended to set the turn around delay as low as possible (minimum 10 msec.). Higher turn around delay times causes longer
response time from the 873 SmartRadar and are generally unwanted.
Only when the host systems require longer turn around delays (for instance when CIU is connected via modem to a host), then the turn
around delay can be set according to the required modem turn around time (time to switch over from sending to receiving).
Turn around Turn around Turn around

TH TH TH
delay [msec] delay [msec] delay [msec]
01 10 07 70 40 400
02 20 08 80 50 500
03 30 09 90 60 600
04 40 10 100 70 700
05 50 20 200 80 800
06 60 30 300 90 900
Item: TI Tank identifier
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: six ASCII characters (from 20 H to 7E H)
Default value: ......
The tank identifier contains a 6 character name which can be assigned to the 873 Radar gauge.
Example: TK 208
In the above example, the 873 Radar gauge is from tank 208.
This is very useful when the Enraf service program as ENCASE is used, with the options logfile and Reflection diagram.
The tank identifier gives information from what tank the data is, and the tank identifier is used as filename for the reflection diagram.
Note:
Since the tank identifier is used as filename, it cannot contain spaces (and other non-valid characters for file specification).
Item: TS Transmission speed
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Dimension: bits/second
Entry format: four ASCII digits
Default value: 1200
This item contains the baud rate of the Enraf field bus. Two selections can be made:
& 1200 (1200 baud)

& 2400 (2400 baud)

Item description
Item: UR Upper reference level
Type: N
Protection: level 2
The upper reference level item is used to calculate a radar ullage, based on the programmed upper reference value. If item DE (level
type) is set to 'U', then the ullage will be displayed in display format A and B and the ullage will be transmitted in the level records.
The ullage is calculated as: Ullage = Upper reference level level (RU = UR - RI)
Item: W1 Password 1
Type: N
Protection: level 1
Default value: ENRAF1
Password 1 protects all items and commands which reside under protection level 1 from unauthorized changes.
After password 1 is issued, items can be changed and commands can be issued which reside under protection level 1.
When in protection level 1, the user can define his own password with item W1 (for example: W1=OWNPSW).
The password can be read if jumper J1 on the XPU 2 board is set to position 0. If jumper J1 on the XPU 2 board is set to position 1,
then the password is protected from reading. With the exit command can be returned from protection level 1.
Item: W2 Password 2
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Default value: ENRAF2
Password 2 protects all items and commands which reside under protection level 2 from unauthorized changes.
After password 2 is issued, items can be changed and commands can be issued which reside under protection level 2.
When in protection level 2, the user can define his own password with item W2 (for example: W2=PROTLV).
The password can be read if jumper J2 on the XPU 2 board is set to position 0. If jumper J2 on the XPU 2 board is set to position 1,
then the password is protected from reading. When in protection level 2, items from protection level 1 can be changed as well.
With the exit command can be returned from protection level 2.
Item: WC Warning code
Type: D
Nr of elements: 10
The warning code contains spectrum "errors". When the warning bit in the radar status (item QR) is set, this item contains a spectrum
warning code. This warning code is not an error. The 873 SmartRadar is fully operational, but the reflection from the tank environment
shows an abnormal situation.
The first element contains the most recent warning code, the second element the warning code before the last one, and so on.
For a complete list of warning codes, refer to section 3.5.2.
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Item description
Item: WM Weight & Measures protection
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Entry format: four ASCII characters (A, or N)
Default value: ANNN
Each character in this item informs the 873 SmartRadar which of the features is approved by the Weight & Measures authorities.
Position Feature
1 Product level
2 not in use
3 Water level
4 no in use
At position 1 and 3, there are two possibilities:

& A feature approved
& N feature not approved
Position 2 and 4 should always contain an N.
When the N is selected for a feature, the level dimension and level type on the display of the Control Unit will be replaced by hashes
'### ###'. This item does not affect the field communication.
Item: XS Current XPU 2 status
Type: D
Default value: -----
This item contains the current XPU 2 status. For description, refer to section 3.5.1.
Item: ZA Antenna zone threshold
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Dimension: decibel
Default value: +0050.0 (dB)
With this item, the threshold of the Antenna zone can be set. The maximum value is 90 dB.
Item: ZB Bottom zone threshold
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Dimension: decibel
With this item, the threshold of the Bottom zone can be set. The maximum value is 90 dB.
Item: ZP Product zone threshold
Type: N
Protection: level 2
Dimension: decibel
With this item, the threshold of the Product zone can be set. The Product zone is that area, which is not covered by the Antenna zone,
the Bottom zone and any obstruction zones. The maximum value is 90 dB.

Related documents
9 Related documents
Title Part No.
Installation guide 873 SmartRadar Control Unit 4416.570

Installation guide 873 SmartRadar Antenna Unit 4416.572
Installation guide Antenna (different models)
Instruction manual APU Hard alarm output contacts 4416.579
Instruction manual 873 SmartRadar verification pin compensation 4416.586
Instruction manual ENSITE service tool 4416.587

Instruction manual 847 PET 4416.210
Instruction manual TPU option board 4416.261

Installation & Set-up manual MPU analog output 4 ÷ 20 mA 4416.222
Instruction manual HSU option board (temperature part) 4416.243
Instruction manual 862 MIR 4416.230

Instruction manual 862 MIT 4416.231
Instruction manual HIMS 4416.241
Instruction manual Water bottom measurement by capacitive probe 4416.595
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Index
10 Index
0H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 status request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 70
3Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 53 Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 APU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 calculation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
4V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 error request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 last fatal error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
4X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 status request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 35, 44
4Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 warning code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 74
5A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 AR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 58
5C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55, 64 ASCII table: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
5D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 55, 64 AT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 58
5E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 55, 64 AU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Averaging constant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
5K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 AW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 56 AZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 59
5Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 56 B0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 56 Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 BD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 59
6E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Bi-phase mark transmission line
70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
7E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
7G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Bottom zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
A0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 60
AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 75
AC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 BZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 60
Accept reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 58 CAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Acceptance window communication status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
expansion delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 CIU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 72
Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Clean RSP init . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Adapter length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Clear min max diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
AH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 58 CM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 60
Alarm loop check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Commissioning mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 60
enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Compensation switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Alarm settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Confirm first peak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Alarm test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 58 CPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 66 CS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Amplitude of detected peaks . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 55 CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Analog level output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 CZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30, 61
Antenna DAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
minimum ullage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 software version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 61
parameter version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Decimal separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
reflection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 DF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 61, 69
reflection threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 DG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 62
serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Diagnostic view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
zone length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 59 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 48
zone threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 75 Display
Antenna Unit additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
error request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 62 configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
parameter version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37, 60
protocol version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 61
serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 format toggle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Index
scroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38, 53 LE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 66

toggle format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Level
DJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 62 alarm output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10
DP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 62 array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
EB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 62 calculation decision switch . . . . . . . . . . 27, 54
EE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 62 calculation decision trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
EJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 conversion decision trace . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
EK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 dimension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 66
Element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 status conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 61
ENCASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Level alarm
ENTIS+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 65
EP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 63 high high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 65
EPROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 hysteresis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 58
Error codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 66
EX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 63 low low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 67
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 63 LL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 67
Explosion proof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 48 Loop check enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 66
FA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Low product delay counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Factory data string . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 LU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Fatal Mains supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
APU errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Maximum safe fill height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 72
XPU 2 errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Microwave signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Min max diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FDI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 MIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10
Field communication collision MIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10
counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 MPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 9, 49
detection enable/disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 MRT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Floating point format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 MTT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Free space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 NOVRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Freeze Radar Signal Processing data . . . . . . 64 init . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 65
FX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 item view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Gain A-channel adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 operation error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Gauge type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 64 Number of elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Number of peaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
GT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 64 Obstruction zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 22
HA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 65 enable / disable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 68
HART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 67
HH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 65 end positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
HIMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Honeywell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 start positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
HPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 49 threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 68
HSU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 9, 49 OE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 67
IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 65 OM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 67
Indexed items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 52 OPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 49
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 68
Infra red cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 OT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 68
Init NOVRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 65 OZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 68
Innage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 61 Password 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 74
ITEMLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Password 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 74
JS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 PD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Jumper setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 PET display format record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
LA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 66 PF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Last fatal Antenna Unit error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
LD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 66 PN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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PO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 59
Position of detected peaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 SV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Power failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Switches peaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Power format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Synthesized pulse radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 18, 58, 69 System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Pressure TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 72
measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Tank
transmitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 identifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 73
Product separator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
measurement mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 TC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63, 72
reflection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Temperature
Production average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10
date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10
number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Tenth millimetre selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 62
QH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36, 70 Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
QR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 70 TH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Radar Threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
antenna reflection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 antenna zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 75
innage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 bottom zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 75
operational mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 67 obstruction zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 68
position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 18, 69 product zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 75
product reflection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 TI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 73
reference reflection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 TPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 9, 49
status request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 TPU-ia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 TPU-ib . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ullage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Transmission
zero point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 72
RB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 73
RD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 TS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 73
Reason of last initialization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Turn around delay host . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Reduced accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Ullage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 61
Reference level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 58, 71 Uncompensated level array . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Reflection diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 22 Upper reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 74
Reformat NOVRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46, 65 UR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 74
Relay outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 W1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 74
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 W2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 74
Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Water bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10
RH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 WC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 74
RI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 48
RK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Weights & Measures
RL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 58, 71 protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
RS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 WM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
RT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 XPU 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 49
RU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 error list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Run hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 error request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32, 63
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47, 48 status request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 75
SB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 XS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 75
SF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 72 ZA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 75
SmartRadar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ZB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 75
Software version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44, 72 Zero format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 62
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SPR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ZP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 75
Standard formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Status byte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Stilling well . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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3 Service and trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

7 Article part & assembly numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Figure 1.1 873 SmartRadar configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Safety and prevention of damage

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1.1 Principle of measurement

The 873 SmartRadar consists of two parts:

Figure 1.1 873 SmartRadar configuration

Item Description Item Description

1 Control Unit 3 Tank separator

2 Antenna Unit 4 Antenna

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Fixed roof tank; Fixed roof tank;

Floating roof tank; Fixed roof tank;

Pressurized tank; Pressurized tank;

Figure 1.2 Installation overview

1.3 Optional functions

1.3.1 Relay outputs

1.3.2 4 - 20 mA Analog level output

1.3.3 Spot temperature measurement

& The TPU-ia

1.3.4 Average temperature measurement

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1.3.5 Pressure measurement

1.3.6 Water bottom measurement

1.3.7 Overview of optional functions

Level alarm output relays Instruction manual APU

Installation & Set-up manual

Instruction manual TPU option

Pressure measurement for mass,

Pressure measurement for mass,

Instruction manual Water

1.4 Remote monitoring

1.5 Alternative transmission channel

1.6 Approvals (FM, Cenelec)

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The item concept

There are three different type of items:

Type of item Description

These will force the gauge to execute a special task or function.

Items for request of setup or measuring data from the gauge.

Figure 2.1 shows the jumper position on the XPU 2 board.

jumper function position ”0” position ”1” 1 0 EPROM

J3 W&M protection disabled enabled

Figure 2.1 Jumpers on XPU 2

2.2 Programming the gauge

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Step 1 Selecting dimension and decimal separator

SmartRadar level start-up form

Item Name / function Setting

BD Stilling well diameter (units: metres) 1)

Position of radar (nozzle height, on which the Antenna is

SF Maximum safe fill height

HA High level alarm set point

HH High high level alarm set point

LA Low level alarm set point

LL Low low level alarm set point

UR Upper reference point 2)