Ronan X96S MOLD LEVEL GAGE Manuel d'utilisateur

InstructionsandOperating ManualX96SMOLD LEVEL GAGE

6ConfigurationOperationOperation FilteringLevel ConfigHead Temp Config Filtering Dyn Track[Enable/Disable]Alarms MLM ch. 1 Filtering Sigma [value]Hard

7Operation Detector FaultFiltering Min Counts [counts]MLM ch. 1 Filtering Max Counts [counts]Detector FaultLinearizationScan Time [ms]MLM Cycle [ms]Li

8Digital OutputsMLM Relay OutputMLM Relay OutputMLM TTL Output Select Source [var]DIO Outputs [Relay] Polarity [var]MLM TTL OutputSelect Source [var]P

9Auto CalRef Delay [s] Local Low LevelLocal Low Level Auto Cal [Enable/Disable]Local High Level Low Cal Level [in]Remote Low LevelRemote High LevelLoc

10CalibrationRef Constants Ref ConstantsCalibrateLast Ref Date [date] Ref Time [s]Last Ref. Time [time] MinRefCnts [counts]Loop Config MaxRefCnts [cou

11The root menu is titled “Ronan X96S – Mold level”. It contains the following items:ITEM FUNCTIONVariablesSelecting this choice takes the user to the

12Status Display MenuThe Status Display menu is used to configure the device status display. It contains the following itemsITEM FUNCTIONAnalog BarSho

13Operation MenuThe Operation menu is used to access the menus and variables that control the processing of the mold level data. It containsthe follow

14MLM Ch. 1 & MLM Ch. 2Filtering MenuThe MLM Ch. 1 and MLM Ch. 2 Filtering menu is used to configure the parameters associated with the mold level

15ITEM FUNCTIONTable Entry #Shows and allows the user to select an entry in the linearization tableEntry UsedShows if the entry is used or notMeasured

iTable of ContentsBASIC CONCEPTS...1Communica

16ITEM FUNCTIONSetpointShows and allows the user to set the alarm set pointSetpoint2Shows and allows the user to set the second alarm set point3Hyster

17System Hardware MenuThe System Hardware menu takes the user to a list of the hardware modules in the system and the status of these modules:ITEM FUN

18Analog Out ConfigThe Analog Out Config menu is used to set where the source of power is. It contains the following items:ITEM FUNCTIONLoop 1Shows an

19Digital Outputs MenuThis menu is used to view and configure the digital outputs. It contains the following items:ITEMFUNCTIONMLM Relay OutputShows

20DIO OutputThis menu is used to view and configure the DIO output. It contains the following items:ITEMFUNCTIONOutputShows and allows user to select

21Relay MenusThe Relay menus (Relay 1 through Relay 4) are used to configure the X96S relay outputs. These four relay menus showthe ITEM’s correspondi

22Digital Inputs MenuThis menu is used to view and configure the digital inputs. It contains the following items:ITEM FUNCTIONMLM Input 1Selecting th

23Calibrate MenuThis menu is used to access the various calibration procedures. It contains the following items:ITEM FUNCTIONLow CalibrateSelecting t

24DIAGNOSTICSThis menu is used to provide the available variables needed to troubleshoot on one simple screen. It contains the following items:ITEM M

25X96S Local DisplayThe X96S Local Display consists of 8 lines by 21-characterdisplay and a 10 key keypad. The top line of the display isreserved for

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26Editing 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

27InstallationCautionSpecific License(SA or GS Series)General License(RLL Source Holder)UnpackingStorageRonan's Mold Level Gage uses a sealed ra

28Inspection The source holder is equipped with an ON/OFFmechanism. During shipment and storage themechanism MUST BE SECURED in the OFF positionwith

29Safety PrecautionsDuring installation the RSO will provide guidelines toassure safety. Consider the information presented inthe Regulation/Safety C

30Mechanical MountingReview the Configuration Drawing which is included in theDrawing Chapter of this manual.Please reference the dimensional drawings

31Electrical Installation of Interconnect WiringDO NOT APPLY POWER until wiring is carefullychecked.Wire the equipment according to the detailedinterc

32SERIAL PORT 1SERIAL PORT 2REMOTE LCD LCD CAUTION:HIGH VOLTAGE12345678910111213141516171234567891011121314151617123456789101112131415161712345678910

33CF1 F2F3F4 X96SPower-upBefore applying power, ensure all boards are fullyseated in the frame’s slots. Close front door of theX96S and secure the do

34PasswordNotice: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

35CalibrationCalibration correlates the X96S's output to your actual mold level. It instructs the microprocessor to read and store the detector

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36CF1 F2 F3 F4Ronan EngineeringX96S Mold LevelMain Menu Variables Status Display Configuration Digital Outputs Digital Inputs Auto Cal→Calibrati

37Step 4 High Calibration(Insert a test block into the mold covering the full range ofmeasurement)Scroll down ↓ to “Calibration” Press the Ente

38Step 1 Low Calibration using the Local Auto Cal Feature(Have the mold empty with mold water and oscillator running )Press F1 Key (Lo-C) to per

39Step 2 High Calibration using the Local Auto-Cal Feature(Insert a test block into the mold covering the full range ofmeasurement)Press F2 Key (Hi-

40Step 1 Low Calibration using the Remote Auto Cal Feature(Have the mold empty with mold water and oscillator running )Locate the Remote Low Aut

41DocumentationFor future calibrations, document these items:(a) Environmental/process conditions that influence the low calibrate / high calibrate.

42DetectorScintillator DetectorDescription The Ronan scintillation detector consists of three main components: Theplastic scintillation or NaI (sodium

43Detector Service The critical components of the electronic circuit and thePMT/Crystal Assembly are aligned before leaving thefactory. If any compon

44ION ChamberDetector/Amplifier Ronan’s ion chamber detector is filled with an inertAssembly high-pressure gas. It uses low-voltage (-15Vdc) biasand

45Servicing the Detector The ion-chamber detector contains pressurized inert gas. The ionchamber itself is not serviceable and must be returned to th

1Basic ConceptsCommunicationsThe Ronan X96S Mold Level gage provides both 4-20 mA current loop and HART communications.4-20 mAFor many years, the fiel

46Detector Removal/ReplacementELONGATED DETECTOR NOTES:To avoid damage in shipment or installation, theelongated detector is packaged separate from th

47Removing the DetectorAmplifier Circuit Board(CBAY-6102)Follow this procedure to remove the electrometer amplifier circuitboard:1. Remove the amplif

48Replacing the DetectorCircuit Board/ConnectorAssemblyReference:B-6102-KIf installing a new electrometer amplifier board, refer to drawingB-6102-K fo

49ElectronicsX96-2001PLX96-2001PL is the CPU moduleX96-2003-01PLX96-2003-01PL is the Ionization Chamber InputX96-2003-02PLX96-2003-02PL is the PCB ass

504 relay (2 Amp capacity) output points are provided. Form “C” outputs are brought out to the connector (three connections perrelay).4 isolated open

51OptionsX96S Mechanical Chassis & LCD Part NumbersPART NUMBER DESCRIPTIONCHAS-0511-6 X96S-N4-1, NEMA 4 Enclosure, 6 Position, W/O LCD DisplayCHAS

52SPECIFICATIONSMODEL X96SProcess Computer: Microprocessor-based unit wit a liquid crystal display, push-button interface,HART® Communications, proces

53RegulationsRegulations will be supplied with Radiation Safety Manual.

54F1CF2 F3 F4 X96SSERIES X96S-N4

55AB8.000[203.20mm]10.340[262.64mm]X96S-SMOutline/AssemblyDrawing

2TheoryTheory of Radiation GagingRadiation gages operate on the principle of radiation absorption and transmission.A beam of gamma radiation is direct

56Mounting Plate

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3Principles of OperationThe detector's raw output signal is processed through several stages of software in the X96S.Some of the more significant

4PasswordNotice: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

5Menus/OperationMenu TreesThe Ronan X96S Mold Level Gage uses a tree structured menu system.Ronan X96S - Mold LevelVariablesVariablesStatus DisplaysCo