LCR10 Level Radar Technical Information ISO9001
With regard to the supply of products, the current issue of the following document is applicable: The General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services of the Electrical Industry, published by the Central Association of the Electrical Industry (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik und Elektroindustrie (ZVEI) e.V.) in its most recent version as well as the supplementary clause: "Expanded reservation of proprietorship" Worldwide Pepperl+Fuchs Group Lilienthalstr.
Level Radar LCR10 Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.1 Content of this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1.3 Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1.2 2 Terms and Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2.1 2.
Level Radar LCR10 Contents 7 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 7.1 Cable Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 7.3 Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 7.2 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 8 Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Level Radar LCR10 Contents 12 Mechanical Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 12.1 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 12.3 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 12.2 12.4 13 Connecting Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Level Radar LCR10 Introduction 1 Introduction 1.1 Content of this Document This document contains information that you need in order to use your product throughout the applicable stages of the product life cycle. These can include the following: • • • • • • • • Product identification Delivery, transport, and storage Mounting and installation Commissioning and operation Maintenance and repair Troubleshooting Dismounting Disposal Note This document does not substitute the instruction manual.
Level Radar LCR10 Introduction 1.2 Safety Information Target Group, Personnel Responsibility for planning, assembly, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and dismounting lies with the plant operator. Only appropriately trained and qualified personnel may carry out mounting, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and dismounting of the product. The personnel must have read and understood the instruction manual and the further documentation.
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Level Radar LCR10 Terms and Abbreviations 2 Terms and Abbreviations 2.1 Document Types BA Document type Manual KA Document type Brief Instructions TI Document type Technical Information SI Document type Instruction manual 2.2 Abbreviations PN Nominal pressure MWP MWP (Maximum working pressure/max. process pressure) The MWP can also be found on the nameplate.
Level Radar LCR10 Product Life Cycle 3 Product Life Cycle 3.1 Engineering • • • • • Proven radar measuring technology Flooding detection 2D/3D drawings Spec sheet producer Applicator selection tool for selecting the perfect measurement solution Note Device not compatible with transmitters and sensors that use ultrasonic measurement technology. 3.2 Procurement 3.3 Installation 3.4 Commissioning 3.
Level Radar LCR10 Measuring Principle 4 Measuring Principle The device is a "downward-looking" measuring system, which functions according to the time-offlight (ToF) method. It measures the distance from the reference point R to the product surface. Radar pulses are emitted by an antenna, reflected off the product surface and received again by the radar system. 100% R D E D F L 0% Figure 4.
Level Radar LCR10 Input 5 Input 5.1 Measured Variable The measured variable is the distance between the reference point and the product surface. The level is calculated based on E, the empty distance entered. 5.2 Measuring Range Maximum measuring range • • Device with 40 mm (1.5 inch) antenna: 8 m (26 foot) Device with 40 mm (1.5 inch) antenna and with mounted flooding protection tube accessory: 12 m (39 foot) Installation requirements • • • • • • Recommended tank height > 1.
Level Radar LCR10 Output 6 Output 6.1 Output Signal Output signal 4 to 20 mA An 4 to 20 mA interface is used for measured value output and to power to the device. 6.2 Digital Output Bluetooth® Wireless Technology (available as an optional extra) The device has a Bluetooth® wireless technology interface and can be operated and configured via this interface using the P+F Level app. • • • 6.3 Signal on Alarm Depending on the interface, failure information is displayed as follows: • • 6.
Level Radar LCR10 Electrical Connection 7 Electrical Connection 7.1 Cable Assignment 1 Figure 7.1 1 2 7.2 + - 2 Cable assignment Plus, brown wire Minus, blue wire Supply Voltage 10.5 to 30 V DC An external power supply is necessary. R [Ω] 500 0 10 10.5 Figure 7.2 20 21.
Level Radar LCR10 Electrical Connection Potential equalization No special measures for potential equalization are required. Note Various power supply units can be ordered as an accessory from Pepperl+Fuchs. 7.3 Power Consumption Maximum input power: 675 mW Current consumption • • Maximum input current: <25 mA Maximum start-up current: 3.6 mA 7.4 Starting Time 7.5 Power Supply Failure 7.
Level Radar LCR10 Performance Characteristics 8 Performance Characteristics 8.1 Reference Operating Conditions 8.2 Maximum Measured Error • • • • • Temperature = +24 °C (+75 °F) ±5 °C (±9 °F) Pressure = 960 mbar abs. (14 psia) ±100 mbar (±1.45 psi) Humidity = 60 % ±15 % Reflector: metal plate with diameter ≥ 1 m (40 inch) No major interference reflections inside the signal beam Typical data under reference operating conditions: DIN EN 61298-2, percentage values in relation to the span.
Level Radar LCR10 Performance Characteristics 8.3 Measured Value Resolution Dead band as per EN61298-2: • Digital: 1 mm (0.04 inch) • Analog: 4 μA 8.4 Response Time The response time can be configured.
Level Radar LCR10 Installation 9 Installation 9.1 Installation Conditions Installation types A B E Figure 9.1 A B C D E F C D F Wall, ceiling or nozzle installation Wall or ceiling mount, adjustable Mounted at front thread Mounted at rear thread Ceiling installation with counter nut Horizontal installation with reflector plate Shaft wall mounting Caution! The sensor cables are not designed as supporting cables. Do not use them for suspension purposes.
Level Radar LCR10 Installation Position for installation on a vessel BD A D Figure 9.2 • • • • • • Installation position on a vessel If possible install the sensor so that its lower edge projects into the vessel. Recommended distance A wall – nozzle outer edge: ~ 1/6 of the vessel diameter D. Under no circumstances should the device be mounted closer than 15 cm (5.91 inch) to the vessel wall. Do not install the sensor in the middle of the vessel. Avoid measurements through the filling curtain.
Level Radar LCR10 Installation Nozzle installation The antenna should be located out of the nozzle for optimum measurement. The interior of the nozzle must be smooth and may not contain any edges or welded joints. The edge of the nozzle should be rounded if possible. L L D Figure 9.3 D Nozzle installation Nozzle diameter Nozzle length D L The maximum length of the nozzle L depends on the nozzle diameter D. Please note the limits for the diameter and length of the nozzle.
Level Radar LCR10 Installation Device alignment for installation on a vessel Align the antenna vertically to the product surface. Align the eyelet with lug towards the vessel wall as well as possible. 90 90 ° ° • • 90 90 ° 90 ° Device alignment for installation on a vessel 2021-06 Figure 9.
Level Radar LCR10 Installation Beam angle D _ W = 2 × D × tan α 2 α W Figure 9.5 Relationship between beam angle , distance D and beamwidth diameter W The beam angle is defined as the angle , at which the power density of the radar waves reaches half the value of the maximum power density (3 dB width). Microwaves are also emitted outside the signal beam and can be reflected off interfering installations. Beam diameter W as a function of beam angle and distance D. 40 mm (1.
Level Radar LCR10 Installation Measurement in plastic vessels 2 1 Figure 9.6 1 2 3 3 Measurement in a plastic vessel with a metallic, interfering installation outside of the vessel Pipe, tubing Ladder Grate, railing If the outer wall of the vessel is made of a non-conductive material (e. g. GFR), microwaves can also be reflected by interfering installations outside of the vessel.
Level Radar LCR10 Installation Use of flooding protection tube The flooding protection tube ensures the sensor measures the maximum level even if it is completely flooded. In free-field installations and/or in applications where there is a risk of flooding, the flooding protection tube must be used. The flooding protection tube can be ordered as an accessory or together with the device via the ordering option Accessory enclosed. 2 1 3 4 Figure 9.
Level Radar LCR10 Installation Installation with mounting bracket, adjustable The mounting bracket is available as an accessory. Figure 9.9 • • Installation with mounting bracket, adjustable Wall or ceiling installation is possible. Using the mounting bracket, position the antenna so that it is perpendicular to the product surface. Caution! There is no conductive connection between the mounting bracket and transmitter housing. Electrostatic charging possible.
Level Radar LCR10 Installation Installation of horizontal mounting bracket for sewer shafts The horizontal mounting bracket is available as an accessory. Figure 9.11 Installation of horizontal mounting bracket for sewer shafts Mounting in a shaft The pivoted mounting bracket is available as an accessory. A Figure 9.12 Mounting in a shaft, pivotable and adjustable Arm with wall bracket Pivotable and adjustable arm (e. g.
Level Radar LCR10 Environment 10 Environment 10.1 Ambient Temperature Range Measuring device: -40 to +60 °C (-40 to +140 °F) Operating the Device Outdoors in Strong Sunlight 1. 2. 3. Mount the device in the shade. Avoid direct sunlight, particularly in warm climatic regions. Use a weather protection cover. 10.2 Storage Temperature 10.3 Climate Class 10.4 Operating Altitude according to IEC 61010-1 Ed.3 10.
Level Radar LCR10 Process 11 Process 11.1 Process Temperature, Process Pressure p [ bar (psi) ] 3 (43.5) 0 -1(-14.5) Tp -40 Figure 11.1 0 (+32) +60 (+140) [ °C (°F) ] Permitted range for process temperature and process pressure Process temperature range -40 to +60 °C (-40 to +140 °F) Process pressure range • • 11.2 prel = -1 to 3 bar (-14.5 to 43.
Level Radar LCR10 Mechanical Construction 12 Mechanical Construction 12.1 Dimensions 40 mm (1.5 inch) antenna with G1-1/2 or MNPT1-1/2 thread ø75 (2.95) B 26 (1.02) 20 (0.79) 28 (1.1) 112 (4.4) 140 (5.5) A G 1" NPT 1" G 1 1/2" NPT 1 1/2" Figure 12.1 A B Dimensions of G1-1/2 or MNPT1-1/2 process connection thread, engineering unit: mm (inch) Cable gland FNPT1/2 conduit 40 mm (1.5 inch) antenna with flooding protection tube 40 mm (1.5 inch) 264 (10.4) ø75 (2.95) ø89 (3.5) Figure 12.
Level Radar LCR10 Mechanical Construction G 1" 8 (0.31) 1 2 (0.08) 2 (0.08) Counter nut for process connection, rear side 41 mm Figure 12.3 Dimensions of counter nut for process connection, rear side, engineering unit: mm (inch) Seal 1 • • The counter nut with seal (EPDM) is included in the scope of supply. Material: PA66 12.2 Weight 12.3 Materials Weight (incl. 10 m (33 foot) cable): approx. 3 kg (6.6 lb) 4 3 2 1 5 6 7 8 9 Figure 12.4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2021-06 12.
Level Radar LCR10 Operability 13 Operability 13.1 Operating Concept 13.2 Operation via Bluetooth Wireless Technology • • 4 to 20 mA, HART P+F Level (app) via Bluetooth® wireless technology 1 Figure 13.
Level Radar LCR10 Certificates and Approvals 14 Certificates and Approvals 14.1 CE Mark The measuring system meets the legal requirements of the applicable EU directives. These are listed in the corresponding EU Declaration of Conformity along with the standards applied. Pepperl+Fuchs confirms successful testing of the device by affixing to it the CE mark. 14.2 RoHS 14.
Level Radar LCR10 Certificates and Approvals 14.6 Pressure Equipment Pressure equipment with allowable pressure 200 bar (2900 psi) Pressure instruments with a flange and threaded boss that do not have a pressurized housing do not fall within the scope of the Pressure Equipment Directive, irrespective of the maximum allowable pressure.
Level Radar LCR10 Certificates and Approvals Astronomy Stations Country Name of the station Latitude Longitude Finland Metsähovi 60°13'04" North 24°23'37" East Germany France Great Britain Effelsberg Tuorla Plateau de Bure Floirac Cambridge Damhall Knockin Poland Russia Pickmere Sweden Switzerland Spain Krakow Fort Skala Dmitrov Kalyazin Penc Table 14.
Level Radar LCR10 Certificates and Approvals 14.8 FCC/Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules [and with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s)]. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Level Radar LCR10 Certificates and Approvals FCC/Industry Canada IDs Tank level-probing radar • HVIN: LCR10X • FCC ID: IRELCR2XKT • Industry Canada ID: 7037A-2KT Level-probing radar: • 14.9 HVIN: LCR10+R7X • FCC ID: IRELCR2XKL • Industry Canada ID: 7037A-2KL Japanese Radio Law Japanese Radio Law and Japanese Telecommunications Business Law Compliance This device is granted pursuant to the Japanese Radio Law (電波法) and the Japanese Telecommunications Business Law (電気通信事業法).
Level Radar LCR10 Certificates and Approvals 14.10 Other Standards and Guidelines • • • • • • • • • • • • • IEC/EN 55011 "EMC Emission, RF Emission for Class B". Industrial, scientific and medical equipment – Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement IEC/EN 61000-4-2 EMC Immunity, ESD (Performance Criteria A).
Level Radar LCR10 Ordering Information 15 Device LCR10 Ordering Information This overview does not mark options which are mutually exclusive. Level radar Antenna, maximum measuring range 1 X 40 mm/1-1/2 inch, -40 ... 60 °C (-40 ...
Level Radar LCR10 Accessories 16 Accessories 16.1 Enclosed Accessories 16.1.1 Device-Specific Accessories These accessories can be ordered together with the device via the ordering option Accessory enclosed. Flooding protection tube 40 mm (1.5 inch) Suitable for use with devices with a 40 mm (1.5 inch) antenna and G1-1/2 process connection on front. The flooding protection tube can be ordered together with the device via the ordering option Accessory enclosed. 152 (5.98) G 1-1/2" ø 89 (3.
Level Radar LCR10 Accessories 16.2 Further Accessories 16.2.1 Device-Specific Accessories These accessories can be ordered separately. 90 (3.54) Weather protection cover Ø 98 (3.86) Figure 16.2 Material: PVDF Dimensions of weather protection cover, engineering unit: mm (inch) Order number: 52025686 Note The sensor is not completely covered. Securing nut G1-1/2 10 (0.39) Suitable for devices with G1-1/2 and MNPT1-1/2 process connection. G1 1/2" DIN ISO 228 60 mm Figure 16.
Level Radar LCR10 Accessories Mounting bracket, adjustable 92.5 (3.64) 12 (0.47) ø 9 (0.35) 9 (0.35) 35 (1.38) 117.5 (4.63) 70 (2.76) 12 (0.47) Figure 16.4 Consists of: • • • • 9 (0.35) Dimensions of mounting bracket, engineering unit: mm (inch) 1 × mounting bracket, 316L (1.4404) 1 × mounting bracket, 316L (1.
Level Radar LCR10 Accessories Cantilever with pivot Installation type sensor process connection rear side A B 1 3 2 Figure 16.6 1 Installation type sensor process connection rear side Installation with cantilever and wall bracket Installation with cantilever and mounting frame Cantilever Wall bracket A B 1 2 Mounting frame 3 Cantilever (short) with pivot, sensor process connection on rear 200 (7.87) M8 250 (9.84) 35 (1.4) Figure 16.7 15 (0.6) 6.5 (0.3) 2 (0.08) 22 (0.9) 35 (1.
Level Radar LCR10 Accessories Cantilever (long) with pivot, sensor process connection on rear 300 (11.8) M8 750 (29.5) 35 (1.4) Figure 16.8 15 (0.6) 6.5 (0.3) 3 (0.12) 22 (0.9) 35 (1.4) 105 (4.1) 75 (2.9) 75 (2.9) 100 (3.9) 50 100 (3.9) (2.0) 35 (1.4) 25 (1.0) 20 (0.8) 3 (0.12) 20 (0.8) 1085 (42.7) Dimensions of cantilever (long) with pivot for sensor process connection on rear, engineering unit: mm (inch) Weight: 4.5 kg (9.92 lb) Material: 316L (1.
Level Radar LCR10 Accessories Cantilever (short) with pivot, G1-1/2 sensor process connection on front 200 (7.87) M8 250 (9.84) 35 (1.4) Figure 16.10 15 (0.6) 6.5 (0.3) 2 (0.08) 22 (0.9) 50 (2.0) 105 (4.1) 75 (2.9) 75 (2.9) 100 (3.9) 50 (2.0) 100 (3.9) 35 (1.4) 25 (1.0) 20 (0.8) 2 (0.08) 20 (0.8) 585 (23) Dimensions of cantilever (short) with pivot for G1-1/2 sensor process connection on front, engineering unit: mm (inch) Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lb) Material: 316L (1.
Level Radar LCR10 Accessories Cantilever (long) with pivot, G1-1/2 sensor process connection on front 300 (11.8) M8 750 (29.5) 35 (1.4) Figure 16.11 15 (0.6) 6.5 (0.3) 3 (0.12) 22 (0.9) 50 (2.0) 105 (4.1) 75 (2.9) 75 (2.9) 100 (3.9) 50 100 (3.9) (2.0) 35 (1.4) 25 (1.0) 20 (0.8) 3 (0.12) 20 (0.8) 1085 (42.7) Dimensions of cantilever (long) with pivot for G1-1/2 sensor process connection on front, engineering unit: mm (inch) Weight: 4.4 kg (9.7 lb) Material: 316L (1.
Level Radar LCR10 Accessories Mounting frame (short) for cantilever with pivot 3.2 (0.13) 60 (2.36) ø33.7 (1.3) 4 (0.16) Figure 16.12 130 (5.12) 100 76 (3.94) (2.99) 200 (7.87) 700 (27.6) 45 (1.77) 25 (0.98) 75 (2.95) 100 (3.94) 55 (2.17) 109 (4.29) 6.5 (0.3) 13 (0.5) 20 (0.8) 100 (3.94) 150 (5.91) Dimensions of mounting frame (short), engineering unit: mm (inch) Weight: 3.2 kg (7.06 lb) Material: 316L (1.
Level Radar LCR10 Accessories Mounting frame (long) for cantilever with pivot 3.2 (0.13) 60 (2.36) ø33.7 (1.3) Figure 16.13 25 (0.98) 75 (2.95) 100 (3.94) 55 (2.17) 109 (4.29) 4 (0.16) 130 (5.12) 100 76 (3.94) (2.99) 200 (7.87) 1400 (55.1) 6.5 (0.3) 45 (1.77) 13 (0.5) 20 (0.8) 100 (3.94) 150 (5.91) Dimensions of mounting frame (long), engineering unit: mm (inch) Weight: 4.9 kg (10.08 lb) Material: 316L (1.4404) Order number: 71452326 Wall bracket for cantilever with pivot 3.2 (0.1) ø33.
Level Radar LCR10 Accessories Ceiling mounting bracket 75 1.5 185 105 ø5.6 10 100 95 15 50 110± 2 12 10 10 5 ø35 15 155 Figure 16.15 Dimensions of ceiling mounting bracket, engineering unit: mm (inch) Material: 316L (1.
Level Radar LCR10 Accessories Pivoted mounting bracket for sewer channel The pivotable mounting bracket is used to install the device in a manhole over a sewer channel. 100 (3.94) 104 (4.09) 6.8 (0.27) 6.8 (0.27) 34 (1.34) 177 (6.97) 358 (14.1) Figure 16.16 Dimensions of the pivotable mounting bracket, engineering unit: mm (inch) Material: 316L (1.
Level Radar LCR10 Documentation 17 17.1 Documentation The following document types are available on the Pepperl+Fuchs website: www.pepperl-fuchs.com → search → model number → product detail page → documents. Technical Information (TI) Planning aid The document contains all the technical data on the device and provides an overview of the accessories and other products that can be ordered for the device. 17.
Level Radar LCR10 Registered Trademarks 18 Registered Trademarks Apple® Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Android® Android, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc. Bluetooth® 2021-06 The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Pepperl+Fuchs is under license.
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