Ronan X96S LEVEL GAGE Manuel d'utilisateur

InstructionsandOperating ManualX96SLEVEL GAGE

6PasswordNotice:To access the Programming Menu, the Password is 101010.Step 1: Power Up – You should now be on the Status Screen.Step 2: Press F3 to g

7Menus/OperationMenu TreesThe Ronan X96S Level Gage uses a tree structured menu system.Ronan X96S - LevelVariables VariablesDisplaysConfiguration 2

8ConfigurationOperation OperationLevel ConfigHead Temp Config Filtering FilteringHardware Rad DiscHART Linearization Dyn Track [enable]System Scan Tim

9Figure 3-2 – Configuration MenusDigital OutputsRelay 1 Relay [number]Relay 2Relay 3 Source [var]Relay 4 Alarm Type [type]TTL 1 Setpoint [value units]

10CalibrationState [state]Ref Constants Ref ConstantsCalibrateRef Date [date] Ref Mode [mode]Loop Config Ref Time [time]Aux Loop Cfg MinRefCnts [count

11ITEM FUNCTIONVariable MappingSelecting this choice takes the user to the Variable Mapping menuPVShows the current value of PV (the Primary Variable

12ITEM FUNCTIONAnalog BarShows the current state of the analog bar display (enabled or disabled) and allows theuser change the state.Line 1:Shows the

13ITEM FUNCTIONFilteringSelecting this choice takes the user to the Filtering menuEmpty ClampSelecting this choice takes the user to the Empty Clamp m

14Empty Clamp MenuThe X96S uses a mechanism called empty clamp to protect detectors (particular scintillation detectors) from saturation conditionscau

15ITEM FUNCTIONTable Entry #Shows, and allows the user to select, an entry in the linearization tableEntry UsedShows if the entry is used or not.Measu

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16AlarmsThe Alarms menu is used to configure the parameters associated with the analog alarms.ITEM FUNCTIONSourceShow, and allows the user to set the

17ITEM FUNCTIONCPU CardShows the type of CPU card installed (in slot 1)CPU StatusStatus of the CPU cardDIO CardShows the type of DIO (Digital Input/O

18ITEM FUNCTIONTag NameShows, and allows the user to set, the device tag nameMultiDropShows, and allows the user to set, the multi-drop address for

19Relay MenusThe Relay menus (Relay 1 through Relay 4) are used to configure the X96S relay outputs. These four relay menus showthe settings of the co

20ITEM FUNCTIONSetpointShows, and allows the user to set, the alarm set pointSetpoint2Shows, and allows the user to set, the second alarm set point6

21Input MenusThe menu of each input (Input 1 through Input 8) contain the following items:ITEM FUNCTIONPolarityShows, and allows the user to set, the

22ITEM FUNCTIONRef ModeShows, and allows the user to set, the reference/calibrate modeRef TimeShows, and allows the user to set, the number of secon

23ITEM FUNCTIONLoop testThis item invokes a method that performs a test on the primary 4-20ma current loopDampingShows, and allows the user to set, th

24X96S Local DisplayThe X96S Local Display consists of a 16 line by 21 characterdisplay and a 10 key keypad. The top line of the display isreserved fo

25Editing ValuesThe editing of different types of values is designed around the use of the four direction keys and up to 4 function keys. The leftand

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26InstallationCautionSpecific LicenseGeneral LicenseUnpackingStorageRonan's Monitor Systems use a sealed radioactive cesium(Cs-137) source whic

27Inspection The source holder is equipped with an ON/OFFmechanism. During shipment and storage themechanism MUST BE SECURED in the OFF positionwith

28Safety PrecautionsDuring installation the RSO will provide guidelines toassure safety. Consider the information presented inthe Regulation/Safety C

29Mechanical MountingReview the Configuration Drawing which isincluded in the Drawing Chapter of this manual.Please reference the dimensional drawings

30Electrical Installation of Interconnect WiringDO NOT APPLY POWER until wiring is carefullychecked.Wire the equipment according to the detailedinterc

31Microprocessor VerificationRotate latch clockwise to open the enclosure door.Next remove the computer front cover by sliding theblack tabs down. Che

32Power-upBefore applying power, ensure all boards are fullyseated in frame’s slots. Close front door of the X96Sand secure the door...When power is

33PasswordNotice:To access the Programming Menu, the Password is 101010.Step 1: Power Up – You should now be on the Status Screen.Step 2: Press F3 to

34CalibrationCalibration correlates the X96S's output to your actual process level. It instructs the microprocessor to read and store the detec

35ConfigurationRonan ships the Level Monitor System with factory-default software settings. Those settings are responsible for the informationthat in

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36DetectorScintillator DetectorDescription The Ronan scintillation detector consists of three main components: Theplastic scintillation n crystal, the

37Detector Service The critical components of the electronic circuit and thePMT/Crystal Assembly are aligned before leaving thefactory. If any compon

38ION ChamberDetector/Amplifier Ronan’s ion chamber detector is filled with an inertAssembly high-pressure gas. It uses low-voltage (-15VDC) biasand

39Servicing the Detector The ion-chamber detector contains pressurized inert gas. The ionchamber itself is not serviceable and must be returned to th

40Detector Removal/ReplacementELONGATED DETECTORS NOTES:To avoid damage in shipment or installation, theelongated detectors are packaged separate from

41Removing the DetectorAmplifier Circuit Board(CBAY-6102)Follow this procedure to remove the electrometer amplifier circuitboard:1. Remove the amplif

42Replacing the DetectorCircuit Board/ConnectorAssemblyReference:B-6102-KIf installing a new electrometer amplifier board, refer to drawingB-6102-K fo

43ElectronicsX96CPUDHX96CPUDH is a CPU Module that comes preloaded with the HART Level Gage firmware.X96-2002PLX96-2002PL is the local Graphics L.C.D.

44• quadrature encoder11, or• pulse counter.4 relay (2 Amp capacity) output points are provided. Form “C” outputs are brought out to the connector (

45OptionsX96S Mechanical Chassis Part NumbersPART NUMBER DESCRIPTIONX96S-N4-1 X96S NEMA 4 Enclosure, 6 Position, with Front Panel L.C.D. & Motherb

1OverviewThe X96S is a family of measurement products that is intended to replace the current X96N and X99 product families. Theseproducts:• use nucl

46SPECIFICATIONSMODEL X96SProcess Computer: Microprocessor-based unit wit a liquid crystal display, push-button interface,HART® Communications, proces

47RegulationsRegulations will be supplied with Radiation Safety Manual.

48Drawings5.875[149.21mm]11.500[292.11mm]2.000[50.80mm]7.500[190.50mm]11.500[292.10mm]9.500[241.30mm]0.312[07.92mm]X96-N4-1Outline AssemblyDrawing

49AB8.000[203.20mm]10.340[262.64mm]X96S-SMOutline/AssemblyDrawing

50Mounting Plate

51X96STerminal Arrangements

52RONAN ENGINEERING COMPANY21200 Oxnard StreetWoodland Hills, California 91367 U.S.A.(800) 327-6626 • FAX (818) 992-6435E-Mail: [email protected] Sit

2Basic ConceptsCommunicationsThe Ronan X96S Level gage provides both 4-20 mA current loop and HART communications.4-20 MAFor many years, the field com

3Configuration VariablesThe Ronan X96S Level gage has many configuration variables that are accessed through its menus.

4TheoryTheory of Radiation GagingRadiation gages operate on the principle of radiation absorption and transmission.A beam of gamma radiation is direct

5• Calibration (Referencing) – calibration of gage to user process.The Calibration (or Referencing) procedure relates detector output (in counts) to