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Radar Configuration

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Radar Configuration Worksheet

Name*

Company*

Phone Number*

Email*

Country / State*

City*

Customer*

Proposal #

Internal tracking number for L&J’s proposal.

How to determine? Refer to quotation or proposal documents.

Location (Site)*

The facility where the radar gauge will be installed.

How to determine? Refer to project scope or customer input.

Tag Number(s)

Instrument tag(s) assigned by customer or EPC if applicable.

How to determine? Review P&IDs, instrument index, or customer specs.

PO#:

The customer’s order reference, if applicable.

How to determine? Check purchase order documents.

SO#:

L&J’s internal order reference.

How to determine? Refer to L&J order confirmation if applicable.

HARDWARE

1) Radar Gauge*

The specific radar model—MCG 1600SFI, evo 1610, or evo 2600.

MCG 1600SFI

evo 1610

evo 2600

How to determine? Check the gauge nameplate, datasheet, purchase documents, or use our product selection tool.

2) Material*

The body material of the radar gauge—standard aluminum or 316 SS.

Aluminum (Std.)

316 Stainless Steel

How to determine? Refer to specification sheets or physically inspect the gauge. Consider compatibility with the tank materials of construction and the product in the tank.

3) Mounting Connection*

A) Rating The flange pressure rating (150# or 300#) and connection size (2″, 3″, 4″, 6″, or 8″)

150# RF (SS)

300#RF (SS)

How to determine? Check piping drawings or tank nozzle details.

Mounting Connection*

B) Size

2 inch

3 inch

4 inch

6 inch

8 inch

4) Operating Pressure (Max)*

The highest pressure condition the gauge will experience.

Atmos. (Std.)

OTHER

How to determine? Refer to tank design documents or process specifications.

OTHER VALUE*

5) Ambient Temperature*

The environmental temperature range at the installation site.

-40o to 150oF (Std.)

Special

How to determine? Use site climate data or customer specifications.

Special (Min)

Special (Max)

6) Product*

Process parameter needed for radar signal calibration and accuracy.

How to determine? Refer to the product’s SDS or laboratory analysis.

SG/Density*

Process parameter needed for radar signal calibration and accuracy.

How to determine? Refer to the product’s SDS or laboratory analysis.

Dielectric Constant*

Process parameter needed for radar signal calibration and accuracy.

How to determine? Refer to the product’s SDS or laboratory analysis.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

1) Power Input*

The power supply required—e.g., 110 VAC, 220 VAC, or 24 VDC.

110VAC (Std.)

48VAC

220VAC

48VDC

24VDC

How to determine? Review customer electrical standards or site power availability.

2) Temperature Input*

Input for temperature measurement—none, single RTD, multiple RTDs, or average.

None (Std.)

3 Wire Spot RTD

Average

How to determine? Check process measurement requirements.

3) Other Inputs*

Additional process inputs such as analog pressure, density, or BS&W.

None (Std.)

Analog Input (for Pressure)

Analog Input (for Density)

Analog Input (for BS&W)

How to determine? Review customer scope or system integration needs.

Range =*

4) Relay Outputs*

Alarm or control relays for high/low level or diagnostics.

None

Relay 1, used for

Relay 3, used for

Relay 5, used for

How to determine? Refer to control philosophy or customer requirement list.

(i.e. HIHI), Relay 2, used for*

(2 relays)*

Relay 4, used for*

(4 relays)*

Relay 6, used for*

(6 relays)*

5) Remote Display*

External LCD display for local monitoring.

4x20 char LCD Ground Level Display w/IR Support

No GLD

How to determine? Confirm with operations if ground-level display is needed.

6) Communications Output

Digital communication protocol—Tankway, Modbus, HART, Profibus, etc.

None (Std.)

L&J Tankway

Saab TRL/2

Modbus via L&J Tankway

Ti-Way

Modbus via 2-wire RS485

Enraf

RGL/NMC

Hart

Profibus

GPE 31422/23

Varec Mark/Space

Modbus via 4-wire RS485

Fieldbus

OTHER

How to determine? Review DCS/SCADA integration requirements.

OTHER*

7) Analog Outputs*

Analog 4–20 mA outputs for level, temperature, or density.

None (Std.)

4-20mA for Level

4-20mA for Temp

4-20mA for Density

How to determine? Check integration specs or customer requirement sheet.

REQUIRED DETAILS

1) Antenna Type*

Antenna design—cone, parabolic, stilling well, or float replacement.

Cone

Parabolic

Stilling Well

Float & Tape Gauge Replacement

How to determine? Select based on tank geometry and process conditions or use our product configuration tool.

2) An MCG 2150 Handheld Infrared Calibrator is required. MCG2150 IR calibrator allows for easy calibration in explosive atmospheres without removing any explosion proof covers.

How to determine? See link for more information.

3) Type of Tank*

Tank style—vertical, sphere, or horizontal bullet.

Vertical

Sphere

Horizontal Bullet

How to determine? Review tank drawings or field inspection.

4) Stilling Well*

Indicates whether the radar is mounted inside a stilling well.

None

Yes, Size

Requires Ball Valve (Need customer supplied

How to determine? Refer to drawings or installation design.

Enter Size*

5) LCD Display Info*

The data displayed locally—level, level & volume, or customized.

Standard, Level & Optional Temperature

Level & Volume from Multiplier (Std.)

Other, Volume From

Custom (For example, Volume with customer supplied equation)

How to determine? Confirm with site engineer, operator or user.

Other, Volume From

TANK AND MOUNTING DIMENSIONS

Tank Style (Fill in dimensions in chart below from the customer data sheet)*

Vertical Tank: FIXED ROOF / CONE Antenna, Drawing #841743 (sheet 3I)

Vertical Tank: FIXED ROOF / PARABOLIC Antenna, Drawing #841744 (sheet 3J)

Vertical Tank: FIXED ROOF / STILLING WELL Antenna, Drawing #841745 (sheet 3K)

Vertical Tank: FLOATING ROOF / STILLING WELL Antenna, Drawing #841746 (sheet 3L)

Vertical Tank: GUIDED WIRE, Drawing #841757 (sheet 3S)

Spherical Tank: STILLING WELL Antenna, Drawing #841747 (sheet 3M)

Notes: If none of the standard tank style sheets apply, obtain a customer supplied tank drawing

Some tank parameters listed may not apply.

A (Datum Level)*

The reference zero level for measurements.

How to determine? Use the appropriate tank drawing.

B (Maximum Fill Level)*

The highest liquid level allowable in the tank.

How to determine? Use the appropriate tank drawing.

C (Minimum Fill Level)*

The lowest operating level in the tank.

How to determine? Use the appropriate tank drawing.

D (Tank Diameter)*

Internal diameter of the tank.

How to determine? Use the appropriate tank drawing.

E (Tank Length)

Overall length of the tank—mainly for horizontal tanks.

How to determine? Use the appropriate tank drawing.

F (Tank Height)*

Overall vertical height of the tank.

This field is hidden when viewing the form

Spherical Tank: F (Tank Height) XXX

F (Tank Height)

Overall vertical height of the tank.

How to determine? Use the appropriate tank drawing.

G (Wall Clearance)*

Distance between the gauge and the tank wall.

G (Wall Clearance)

Distance between the gauge and the tank wall.

How to determine? Use the appropriate tank drawing.

H (Riser Offset)*

Lateral offset of the mounting nozzle from the tank centerline.

H (Riser Offset)

Lateral offset of the mounting nozzle from the tank centerline.

How to determine? Use the appropriate tank drawing.

I (Riser Diameter)*

Diameter of the nozzle riser.

I (Riser Diameter)

Diameter of the nozzle riser.

How to determine? Use the appropriate tank drawing.

J (Pipe Bottom Offset)*

Distance from nozzle to tank bottom.

J (Pipe Bottom Offset)

Distance from nozzle to tank bottom.

How to determine? Use the appropriate tank drawing.

K (Flange Size)*

Size of the connecting flange for mounting the gauge.

How to determine? Use the appropriate tank drawing.

L (Tank Material)*

Construction material of the tank.

L (Tank Material)

Construction material of the tank.

How to determine? Use the appropriate tank drawing.

M (Pipe Material)*

Material of the nozzle riser or mounting pipe.

M (Pipe Material)

Material of the nozzle riser or mounting pipe.

How to determine? Use the appropriate tank drawing.

N (Pipe I.D.)*

Internal diameter of the stilling well or nozzle pipe.

N (Pipe I.D.)

Internal diameter of the stilling well or nozzle pipe.

How to determine? Use the appropriate tank drawing.

MCG 1600SFI

Antenna Size	C
3″	0.225
4″	0.184
6″	0.154
8″	0.134
15″ Parabolic	0.088

The recommended minimum wall clearance = C * TANK HEIGHT

evo 2600

Antenna Size	C
2″	0.355
3″	0.164
4″	0.138
6″	0.098
8″	0.077
12″ Parabolic	0.045

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