717778-A LevelPRO User

TN LevelPRO
Continuous Gamma Level System

User Guide
P/N 717778
Revision A
Analyze Detect Measure Control
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TN LevelPRO
Continuous Gamma Level System
User Guide
P/N 717778
Revision A
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Description ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-1
Approvals.......................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Source ............................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Detector-Transmitter......................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Communications and Measurement Display..................................................................................................... 1-2
Inputs and Outputs ............................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Features............................................................................................................................................................. 1-4
How to Use This Manual....................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Setting Up the Gauge ........................................................................................................................................ 1-5
Thermo Technical Services ................................................................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................. 2-1
Communicating with the Gauge............................................................................................................................ 2-1
Serial Communications Setup ........................................................................................................................... 2-1
HART Communications ................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Measurement Display............................................................................................................................................ 2-2
Entering Data and Commands............................................................................................................................... 2-3
Use the Arrow Keys to Navigate the Setup Menus........................................................................................... 2-3
Entering Numbers ............................................................................................................................................. 2-3
Exiting the Menus and Saving Your Entries ..................................................................................................... 2-3
Hand-Held Terminal Keypad............................................................................................................................ 2-4
Setup Menus.......................................................................................................................................................... 2-4
Reset Entries to Factory Defaults...................................................................................................................... 2-4
Service-Only Menu Items ................................................................................................................................. 2-4
Direct Entry........................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
Overview of Setup Menus..................................................................................................................................... 2-7
Chapter 3
Set Up Level, Level Alarms, and Volume....................................................................................... 3-1
Set up the Level Measurement .............................................................................................................................. 3-1
Set Up Level Menu ........................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Do Not/Do Enable Custom Setup ..................................................................................................................... 3-3
Allow Display of Units ................................................................................................................................. 3-3
Level Units........................................................................................................................................................ 3-3
Measurement Range for Current Output........................................................................................................... 3-3
Position of Decimal (level) ............................................................................................................................... 3-4
How to Set Up Alarms .......................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Set Up Alarm 1 Menu.................................................................................................................................... 3-5
Special Relay Controls...................................................................................................................................... 3-6
Alarms: Set Point and Clear Point/Dead Band.................................................................................................. 3-6
High Limit and Low Limit Alarms ................................................................................................................... 3-7
Alarm Indicators ............................................................................................................................................... 3-8
Background Measurement..................................................................................................................................... 3-8
Standardization...................................................................................................................................................... 3-9
Deferring Standardization ................................................................................................................................. 3-9
Standardization Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 3-9
Calibration............................................................................................................................................................3-10
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Tank Volume Setup..............................................................................................................................................3-11

Tank Volume Setup Menus Basic Tank Shapes ...........................................................................................3-12
Tank Volume Setup Menus Other Shapes or Compound Shapes .................................................................3-14
Tank Shapes .....................................................................................................................................................3-17
Chapter 4
Set Up Additional Measurements ................................................................................................... 4-1
Measurement Display............................................................................................................................................ 4-1
Set Up Additional Measurements Menu............................................................................................................ 4-1
Select Measurement Type ..................................................................................................................................... 4-3
Mass Measurement ........................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Rate Measurement............................................................................................................................................. 4-4
Special Measurements ................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Special Equations.............................................................................................................................................. 4-6
Set Up Alarm..................................................................................................................................................... 4-6
Do or Do Not Display ........................................................................................................................................... 4-7
Display Scaling ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-7
Highest Expected Reading ................................................................................................................................ 4-8
Lowest Expected Reading................................................................................................................................. 4-8
Scale Actual (highest expected reading) to High End Readout......................................................................... 4-8
Scale Actual (lowest expected reading) to Low End Readout .......................................................................... 4-8
Set Up Custom Units Messages ........................................................................................................................ 4-9
Chapter 5
Gauge Fine Tuning........................................................................................................................... 5-1
Time Constant Setup Menu................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Level Signal Time Constant.............................................................................................................................. 5-2
Alternate Time Constant ................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Switch toTime Constant................................................................................................................................ 5-2
Source Half-Life ............................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Sensor Head Standardization Menu ...................................................................................................................... 5-3
When to Standardize ......................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Standardization (STD) Cycle Time................................................................................................................... 5-4
Time Since Last Standardization ...................................................................................................................... 5-4
Gauge is onDays Per Week........................................................................................................................... 5-5
Start STANDARDIZE Cycle............................................................................................................................ 5-5
Standardization Service-Only Items ................................................................................................................. 5-5
Level Gauge Calibration Menu ............................................................................................................................. 5-6
Why Separate Standardization and Calibration?............................................................................................... 5-7
CAL Cycle Time............................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Calibrating the Gauge ....................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Chapter 6
Set Up Current Output and Alarms ............................................................................................... 6-1
Modify or Reassign Current Output ...................................................................................................................... 6-1
Set Up Fault Alarms or Change Process Alarm Assignments............................................................................... 6-3
Do/Do Not Show Relay Status.......................................................................................................................... 6-3
Non-relay Alarms.............................................................................................................................................. 6-3
Alarm Types...................................................................................................................................................... 6-3
Set Up for Alarms to Execute Commands............................................................................................................. 6-4
Alarm Commands ............................................................................................................................................. 6-5
Assign Alarms to Measurements........................................................................................................................... 6-6
Assign Relays to Fault, Warning and Mode Alarms ............................................................................................. 6-6
Assign Relays to Warning Alarms and Fault Alarms.................................................................................... 6-7
Assign Relays to Mode Alarms ..................................................................................................................... 6-8
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Chapter 7
Action Items ...................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Common Action Items .......................................................................................................................................... 7-2
Alarm Action Items ............................................................................................................................................... 7-3
Hold Action Items ................................................................................................................................................. 7-4
Serial Port Related Action Items ........................................................................................................................... 7-5
Chapter 8
Serial Ports, Contact Inputs, Special Fcts ...................................................................................... 8-1
Serial Ports ............................................................................................................................................................ 8-2
Serial Port Related Menus................................................................................................................................. 8-2
RS-232 and RS-485 Configuration Menus ....................................................................................................... 8-3
Data Transmission (data streaming) Setup........................................................................................................ 8-4
PartyLine Communications................................................................................................................................. 8-6
Setting up a Party-Line ..................................................................................................................................... 8-6
PartyLine Modes ............................................................................................................................................. 8-6
Party-Line Commands ...................................................................................................................................... 8-7
Party-Line Limitations ...................................................................................................................................... 8-7
Set Up Data Format Menu ................................................................................................................................ 8-8
Contact Inputs ....................................................................................................................................................... 8-9
Special Functions .................................................................................................................................................8-10
Special Relay Controls.....................................................................................................................................8-11
Multiple Setups ................................................................................................................................................8-12
Custom Units Messages ...................................................................................................................................8-12
Chapter 9
Security, Diagnostics, and Service Menus ...................................................................................... 9-1
Security Items........................................................................................................................................................ 9-1
Diagnostics: System Test, Related Items .............................................................................................................. 9-2
Relay History Logs ........................................................................................................................................... 9-3
Snapshot Menu.................................................................................................................................................. 9-4
User Service and Related Items............................................................................................................................. 9-6
Factory Service and Related Items ........................................................................................................................ 9-8
Test Relays (factory service submenu) ............................................................................................................. 9-9
Signal Diagnostics (factory service submenu) .................................................................................................9-10
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................10-1
Contacting Thermo...............................................................................................................................................10-1
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................10-1
No Display .......................................................................................................................................................10-1
Scintillation Detector Problems .......................................................................................................................10-2
Current Board Problems...................................................................................................................................10-2
Relay Problems ................................................................................................................................................10-2
Appendix A Special Measurement Codes............................................................................................................A-1
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
Thermo Electrons TN LevelPRO Continuous Gamma Level System is designed to

provide reliable, accurate level and volume measurements for even the most challenging
applications. The gauge is mounted on the outside of the process vessel and never
contacts the process material. The Setup Menus guide you through the configuration
process to help you quickly complete the gauge setup.
Description
The gauge consists of the source head that contains the radioisotope source and the
detector-transmitter that contains the scintillator detector and electronics. The
radioisotope source emits gamma radiation that passes through the process material. The
detector measures the energy of the radiation arriving at the detector after passing
through the process material (and vessel walls). The gauge determines the level of the
process material by measuring the amount of radiation arriving at the detector, which
varies with the level of the process material.
The source head and detector-transmitter are mounted on opposite sides of the tank as
illustrated below. Refer to the installation guide (717760) for installation and wiring
instructions.
Source
Head
DetectorTransmitter
Approvals
The gauge is certified for use in hazardous locations as follows.
FM/CSA
Class I, Div. 1, Groups B, C, D
Class II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, G
Class III, Div. 1

ATEX (pending)
Note:
EEx d, Group IIb + H2
Refer to the tag on your gauge to verify the hazardous location approval
information for your gauge.
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Source
A Cesium (Cs137) radioisotope source is used for most applications. A Cobalt (Co60)
source is available for applications requiring a higher energy source. The radioisotope is
bound in ceramic pellets and double encapsulated in a pair of sealed stainless-steel
containers. The resulting source capsule is highly resistant to vibration and mechanical
shock.
The source capsule is further enclosed in the source head, a lead-filled, welded steel
housing. A shaped opening in the lead shielding directs the gamma radiation beam
through the process material towards the detector. Outside of the beam path, the energy
escaping the source head is very low and well within prescribed limits. Closing the
source shutter allows the beam to be turned off (the shutter blocks the radiation) during
installation or servicing of the gauge. All source housings meet or exceed the safety
requirements of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Agreement State
regulations. Refer to the Customer Radiation Safety Manual (717821) for more
information.
Detector-Transmitter
The gauge uses a scintillator-type detector to measure the radiation reaching the detector
from the source. The detector consists of a special plastic scintillator material, a
photomultiplier tube, and associated electronics. When radiation strikes the plastic
scintillator material, small flashes of light are emitted. As the density of the process
material increases, more of the gamma radiation is absorbed by the process material and
fewer light pulses are generated by the scintillator material. A photomultiplier tube and
the associated detector electronics converts the light pulses into electrical pulses that are
processed to determine the process material level and related measurement values.
Communications and Measurement Display

You communicate with the gauge via the RS-485 or the RS-232 serial ports using a
Thermo Hand-Held Terminal (HHT), a PC running TMTComm for Windows or
terminal emulation software, or a standard ANSI or VT-100 terminal.
The HART communication protocol is supported over the 4-20 mA current output with
an optional daughter board. You communicate with the gauge using the standard Fisher
Rosemount 275 HART hand-held communicator. Refer to the LevelPRO HART
Operation Manual (717817) for detailed instructions.
Once the gauge has been set up, the primary (density) measurement is displayed on the
external display, if present, and on the remote terminal or HHT.
Inputs and Outputs

The characteristics of the input and output options for the gauge are summarized in the
table below. The gauge provides a 4-20 mA current output, RS-232 and RS-485 serial
communication ports, and two contact closure inputs. The contact closure inputs can be
programmed to activate any system command based on a user-provided input.
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The HART communication protocol is supported over the 4-20 mA current output with
an optional daughter board. You communicate with the gauge using the standard Fisher
Rosemount 275 HART hand-held communicator. Refer to the LevelPRO HART
Operation Manual (717817) for detailed instructions.
System options include AC power, relays, and an external two-line display. An auxiliary
4-20 mA current input allows the current output from another sensor, such as a pressure
sensor, to be input to the gauge. This input value can be used to modify the level
measurement using Special Equations (see page 4-6).
Input/Output Characteristics
Type
Current Output
Characteristics
3.8-20.5 mA dc
Standard Configuration:
Isolated, Loop-powered,
24 Vdc Input, 700 ohm max. load
Alternate Configurations
1) Non-Isolated, Self-Powered,
700 ohm max. load, or
2) Isolated, Self-Powered,
700 ohm max. load
Comments
Default range is 4-20 mA dc. One
current output is provided on the CPU
board.
Reconfigure current output as:
1) Non-Isolated, Self-Powered
by moving a jumper, or
2) Isolated, Self-Powered, requires
piggy-back board,
(TMT P/N 886595)
RS-232: One terminal block
Full duplex communication with

remote terminal or PC.
RS-485: One terminal block and one

RJ11 Jack
Half-duplex communication to PC or
Hand-Held Terminal (HHT).
HART
Communications
HART protocol supported over the

4-20 mA current output.
Optional daughter board required.
Relays
Two relays (optional) are available on

the AC power/ relay board.
Process alarms and system fault or

warning alarms can be assigned to
control (open/close) relays.
Serial
Communications
Form C SPDT, Isolated, 8 A, 220 Vac

Contact Closure
Inputs
Two contact closure inputs are

provided on the CPU board.
Execute system commands based on a

user-provided contact switch opening
or closure input.
Auxilliary Current
Input
0-20 mA dc current input
Current input value can be used to

adjust the level measurement by using
the Special Equations.
External Display
Optional backlit display of

measurement readouts.
Up to four measurement readouts can

be displayed at a time.
Two lines, 16 characters per line
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Features
Dynamic Menu System
The Setup Menus guide you through the configuration procedure for the gauge. The Set
up level, level alarms, and volume menu group includes all of the basic parameters and
commands required to quickly configure your gauge. Additional menu groups provide
specialized parameters and commands allowing the gauge to be tailored to a wide variety
of applications.
Direct-entry menu shortcuts are also provided, allowing experienced users to access
menu items and commands directly, bypassing the menu system.
Instantaneous Response
Our Dynamic Process Tracking (DPT) ensures that there is no lag time in the system
response to significant changes in the process level. When changes occur, the DPT
feature reduces the normal averaging time constant by a factor of eight, ensuring a rapid,
yet smooth output response. When the process level stabilizes, a longer time constant is
applied to reduce the fluctuations inherent in radiation-based measurements. In this way,
process level changes are immediately reflected in the transmitter output, while the
effects of statistical variations in the radiation measurement are greatly reduced.
Built in Volume Measurement
Select from a list of pre-defined tank shapes, enter the tank dimensions, and the gauge
computes tank volume from an internal equation library. Alternately, you can define
volume as a polynomial expression based on the level (height) or as a table of volume
and height value pairs.
Multiple Readouts
Select up to eight measurement values for display. Available measurement types include
level, volume, ullage (unfilled volume), percent full, percent empty, percent level, mass,
and the rate of change of any these measurements.
Process Alarms
Define up to 16 process alarms in addition to the built-in system fault alarms and warning
alarms.
Fault Detection
Automatic verification and error correction software continuously monitors system
operations. System faults can be programmed to trigger alarms.
Output Signals
You can assign any measurement to the 4-20 mA current output, or the measurement
values can be sent to a remote terminal or host computer as serial data. The two contact
closure inputs can be used to activate any system command based on a user-provided
switch input (open or close). Two relay outputs are available on the optional AC
Power/Relay board.
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How to Use This Manual

This manual provides detailed instructions for configuring and operating your gauge.
Refer to the LevelPRO Installation Manual (717760), for information on the
installation and wiring of your gauge.
Refer to the LevelPRO HART Operation Manual (717817) for detailed instructions for
the set up and operation of the gauge via the HART protocol.
Refer to the Model 9733/9734 Hand-Held Terminal Operation Manual (717797) for
details on communicating with the gauge using the TMT Hand-Held Terminal.
Setting Up the Gauge

Chapter 2 Getting Started introduces the Setup Menus and provides basic information
about how to enter or modify the setup parameter values. The menu items are grouped
into seven top-level categories. Chapters 3 through 9 provide detailed information on the
menu items in each of these seven categories.
Chapter 3 Set Up Level, Level Alarms, and Volume describes the steps required for
the initial set up of the gauge. For many applications, the Set up level menu includes
all of the items required to configure the gauge. This menu allow you to:
Set up the primary measurement (level) and alarms,

Set up volume measurement (optional),
Perform the background measurement,
Perform the standardization measurement,
Perform calibration measurements.
Chapter 4 Set Up Additional Measurements explains how to set up additional

measurements (percent full, percent empty, ullage, mass, or rate).
Chapter 5 Gauge Fine Tuning explains the "Gauge fine tuning" menu that includes
menu groups for adjusting the time constant, and for performing the standardization and
calibration measurements.
Chapter 6 Set Up Current Output and Alarms describes how to assign the current
output and process alarms to measurements other than the level measurement along with
other alarm-related options.
Chapter 7 Action Items describes the various commands available under the Action
items menu. The commands are grouped by function:
Common action items

Alarm commands
Hold commands
Serial port commands
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Chapter 8 Serial Ports, Contact Inputs, Special Fcts describes how to configure the
serial communication ports and how to assign commands to the contact closure inputs.
The Special functions menu items are also described.
Chapter 9 Security, Diagnostics, and Service Menus describes the security, diagnostic,
and service menus.
Chapter 10 Troubleshooting provides information that may help you identify the cause
of any problems you may have operating the gauge.
Appendix A Special Measurement Codes provides a list of some of the more useful
special measurement codes (measurements used for diagnostic purposes).
Thermo Technical Services

Thermos technical support department is ready to assist you with any installation or
setup problems you may have with your gauge. You can contact Thermo at:
Phone: 713-272-0404
Fax: 713-272-2272
Web: www. thermo.com
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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Getting Started
Warning:
Note:
You must have a specific license to commission the gauge. Refer to

Chapter 2 of the installation guide (717760).
When first applying power or when re-applying power to the gauge after an
extended period (several hours) with the power off, it is recommended that
you allow the gauge to warm up for several hours before you set up the
gauge (perform Background, Standardization, or Calibration
measurements, see Chapter 3).
Communicating with the Gauge

The gauge provides both RS-232 and RS-485 serial ports for communications. Screw
terminal connectors are provided for both ports. A standard RJ-11 telephone jack
connector is also provided for the RS-485 port. The TMT Model 9734/9733 Hand-Held
Terminal can be plugged directly into this RJ-11 port (in non-hazardous locations) to
communicate with the gauge.
Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram in the installation guide for wiring details.
Note:
The HHT requires an 8 Vdc power source. The RJ-11 connector (6 wide, 4
conductor) for the RS-485 port uses two wires (+ data, - data) for RS-485
communications and two wires (+8 Vdc, common) for the 8 V supply.
Serial Communications Setup

The serial port on a personal computer (e.g., COM1 or COM2) can be connected directly
to the gauges RS-232 port. An RS-485-to-RS-232 adapter is required to connect a PC to
the gauges RS-485 port. You can then communicate with the gauge from a PC running
TMTComm software or other terminal emulation software (e.g., HyperTerminal, which is
included with Windows 98/ME).
The Model 9734 Hand-Held Terminal and the optional TMTComm software both
provide the capability to upload the gauge setup parameters to the HHT or to a PC file
and to then download a previously saved file to the gauge. The uploaded PC file can
serve as a backup file for the gauge setup parameters or can be used to quickly setup
additional gauges.
The default communication settings for the gauge are 7 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit
(7-E-1), and 9600 baud. See Serial Ports on page 8-2 for additional details on setting up
serial communications.
HART Communications
The HART communication protocol is supported over the 4-20 mA current output and
requires an optional daughter board. As practical, the HART menu structure mirrors the
menu structure as implemented in the gauge (and as described in this manual).
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Once the optional HART board is installed, the gauge enters a special mode of operation.
In this operation mode, all user-entered RS-232 selections are overridden and the RS-232
setup menus are disabled. The LevelPRO HART interface provides access to the basic
set-up functions including:
Primary Measurement setup

Process Alarms
Additional Measurements
Current Output Settings
Gauge Fine Tuning
Action Items (i.e. gauge restart, erase memory).
You communicate with the gauge using the standard Fisher Rosemount 275 HART handheld communicator. Refer to the LevelPRO HART Operation Manual, TMT Part No.
717817, for detailed instructions.
Measurement Display
The first time you apply power to the gauge (after you have established communications
with the gauge), the following message will be displayed.
Unit has not
been set up!
For setup, press
Once the gauge has been set up, the measurement display will show the level
measurement along with any additional measurements that have been defined. The
example display below shows the level measurement readout in centimeters.
23.69 cm level
For setup press
The measurement display is continuously except when the Setup Menus are being
accessed. The displayed measurement values are updated approximately once every two
seconds. Measurements are updated at a much faster rate internally by the software. All
measurements continue to be updated even when they are not being displayed.
By default, the fourth line displays the For setup press prompt or alarm/warning
messages when they occur. Up to six measurements can be displayed; the display
alternates between showing measurements 1-3 and measurements 4-6. A maximum of
eight measurements can be displayed (four at a time) by disabling the For setup prompt
on the fourth line, see Special Functions on page 8-10.
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Entering Data and Commands

You use the arrow keys to move through the menus to reach a menu item or you can use
the direct entry technique to access the desired menu item in a single step. Some menu
items direct you to use the left/right arrow keys to select from a list of the available
parameters, while other menu items require you to enter a numeric value directly.
Note:
A Bad entry values message is displayed if you enter values that the
gauge cannot understand. If this happens, the gauge will display the bad
entry information when you enter the Setup Menus.
Use the Arrow Keys to Navigate the Setup Menus

Use the arrow keys (, ,and ) to scroll through the menus, access HELP menu
items, change selections, and execute commands. Each menu item will indicate the
function of the arrow keys for that menu item.
The key is used to enter the Setup Menus and to step through the top-level menu
headings. Press the key to enter a menu and scroll through the menu items. In many
cases, you can use the key to return to the previous menu item or to scroll through the
menu items in the reverse direction. The key is also used to scroll through the list of
options for a menu. Use the key to return to the previous option. When the correct
option is displayed, press to select that option and go to the next menu item.
Entering Numbers
Use the number keys to enter data values. Use the (period) key for the decimal point
and the key to indicate a negative number. After keying in a number, press to
indicate the end of the number entry.
Decimal entries may be made in scientific notation by pressing the key a second time
during an entry to indicate the start of the exponent.
To enter:
Press:
4.567E6
4.567.6
If you are entering data from a terminal keyboard, you can type either E or e before
entering the exponent value, or you can also use as shown above.
Exiting the Menus and Saving Your Entries

To exit the Setup Menus at any time, press the Exit Setup key on the Hand-Held
Terminal or press the X key on a terminal keyboard. This will save any changes made
to entries in the menus and return to the measurement display.
Note:
When you press EXIT SETUP, your entries or changes are saved and used
by the gauge. If you do not exit the Setup Menus, any entries or changes
are stored and used by the gauge automatically after five minutes of
inactivity.
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After you have configured the gauge and the configuration settings have
been saved, the gauge retains the configuration settings even when power
is turned off.
Hand-Held Terminal Keypad

The Hand-Held Terminal includes the four arrow keys used to scroll through menus and
the numeric keys used to enter data values. Press the Exit Setup key to exit the menu
system, store any values that have been entered, and return to the measurement display.
Refer to the Model 9733/9734 Hand-Held Terminal Operation Manual (717797) for
details on communicating with the gauge using the TMT Hand-Held Terminal.
Setup Menus
The Setup Menus provide a step-by-step procedure for entering the data required for
gauge operation. The dynamic menu system controls which menu items are displayed, so
that only menu selections pertinent to your application are presented. HELP screens are
provided at appropriate points within the menus.
In each menu item, the data value that can be entered or changed will be flashing. Enter
the requested parameter in each menu item as it is displayed to ensure other related menu
items are displayed. For example, to set up an alarm, you must enter a value for the set
point menu item in order to activate the rest of the Alarm Setup menu.
Note:
The appearance of the menu items as described in this manual may vary
slightly from the actual display on your gauge. The appearance of many
menu items (words and numbers) varies dynamically with context and will
depend on the parameter values and selections you enter during setup.
When you are using the Setup Menus, the display times out and returns to the
measurement display if no entries are made within a five minute period. Any changes or
entries you have made are saved and used by the gauge software. To continue with the
setup procedure, use the arrow keys to return to your previous place in the menus.
Reset Entries to Factory Defaults

If anything other than the Unit has not been set up! message is displayed when power is
applied, the gauge has already been (at least partially) set up. If you are unsure about
what settings have been entered, or if the gauge has been moved to a new location, you
may want to reinitialize the gauge to the factory default settings and set up the gauge
from the beginning.
Use command 82 Erase all entries (except comm setup) to reset all user entries to the
factory default settings, except for the communication settings. Use command 74 Erase
all entries to reset all entries including the communications settings to the factory
defaults. Refer to Common Action Items on page 7-2.
Service-Only Menu Items

The menu structure has two layers of menu items, the user layer and the service layer.
The user layer is adequate for most applications, while the service layer provides a
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number of additional, special purpose menu items. These additional tools (service-only
items) can be enabled using the Special Functions menu, see page 8-10.
Direct Entry
The direct entry method allows the user to bypass the menu structure and to directly
access a specific menu item. The direct entry method is useful for executing a specific
command or changing a data entry value without scrolling through the menus to reach the
desired item.
Note:
Most menu items display a slightly different message when accessed by

direct entry than when accessed via the Setup Menus.
To use direct entry, you must know the direct entry (keypad) code. Menu items with sixdigit direct entry codes are data entry values, commands have 1, 2, or 3 digit identifiers.
To find the keyboard code for a particular menu item:
1. Scroll to the menu item of interest.
2. For menu items other than floating point number entries, simply press the period
key to display the direct entry code information screen.
3. For floating point entries (decimal numbers such as 5.250), press the (period)
key followed by the key to display the direct entry code screen. (The key
indicates that the (period) key is are not entering a decimal number, rather
you want to view the direct entry code screen.)
Use the direct entry method with caution. When entering or changing a parameter value
for one menu item, it may also be necessary to enter or modify the value of associated
menu items. The direct entry method provides access to individual menu items with no
guidance as to whether additional parameters must be modified when a given parameter
is changed.
Example: Finding a Direct Entry Code (item identifier)
One of the first menu items in the Set up level, level alarms and volume menu (see
Chapter 3) is shown below.
Do not enable
custom setup.
Change to "Do"
Continue as is.
Pressing the period key displays the information screen shown below.
value is 0
Item is data entry
Keyboard code 025010
{HEX = 191A} Press
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The keyboard code, 025010, is the number used to access this menu item via direct
entry. Press to return to the sensor usessource head menu item.
An example of a decimal (floating point) data entry item in the Set up level, level alarms
and volume menu is shown below.
level at top of
detector:
72.00 in level
NEXT
To view the direct entry code for this menu item, press the period key followed by the
key. The keypad code display, shown below, indicates the current value for this data
entry item is 72.0 and that the (decimal) direct entry code is 065003.
value is 72.00
Item is data entry
keypad code 065003
{HEX = 410F} Press
Example: Using Direct Entry

Use the direct entry code found in the above example to view and/or modify the value for
the level at the top of the detector menu item.
1. From the measurement display, press the EXIT SETUP key on the HHT keypad
or the x key on a remote terminal keyboard. The following screen is displayed:
Key in entry ID or
command code then
Press to exit.
2. Enter the entry ID code 065003, then press the key. The following menu item
is displayed. (The actual level shown is dependent on your gauge setup.)
level at top of
detector:
50.00 in level
3. If the level shown (50.0 in) is correct, press the EXIT SETUP key to keep the
current value and return to the measurement display. Otherwise, enter the correct
value, and press the key. The new value for the level at top of detector will
be stored and used by the gauge software.
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Overview of Setup Menus

Table 2-1 provides an overview of the Setup Menu structure. The top-level menu
headings are shown as they are displayed on the four-line display and in the order that
they appear in the menu structure.
Table 2-1 Top-Level Menu Headings

Menu Headings
Comments
Set up level, level

alarms, and volume.
Exit setup.
Other functions
See Table 2-2 and Chapter 3. This menu includes all the
items needed to perform the basic setup of the gauge.
Set up additional
measurements
(readouts)
Other functions
See Table 2-3 (Chapter 4). Allows you to define up to seven

additional measurements.
Gauge fine tuning

{Time constant,
STD, CAL, etc.}
Other functions
See Table 2-4 and Chapter 5. Contains three menu groups,

the Time Constant menu (controls the amount of averaging
applied to the measurement values), the Standardization
menu, and the Calibration menu.
Modify or re-assign
current output.
See Table 2-5 and Chapter 6. Define the maximum and

minimum values for the current output. Current output can
be assigned to a measurement other than the primary (level)
measurement.
Other functions
Set up fault alarms or
change process alarm
assignments.
Other functions
See Table 2-6 and Chapter 6.
Action items: (Erase

memory, Clear alarms
Hold output, etc.)
Other functions
Set up serial ports,

contact input, or
special functions
Other functions
See Table 2-8.
Security, service
and diagnostic
functions.
Exit setup
Tables 2-2 through 2-9 summarize the functions included under each of the top-level
headings and indicate the Chapter/page number where more detailed descriptions of the
menu items can be found in this manual.
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The menu items shown in the menu tables throughout this manual are
provided as an example of what you will see when using the gauge. The
actual appearance (words and numbers) varies dynamically with context.
Enter the value for each applicable menu item when it is displayed,
otherwise related menu items may not be displayed. For instance, in the
Alarm setup submenu, you must enter a value for the alarm set point to
activate the rest of the alarm setup menu.
Some menu items are not always displayed. For example, if your gauge
does not have relays installed, the Set up density, den. alarms, and flow
menu item heading will read Set up density and flow. Alarm-related menu
items are only displayed if relays are installed or if these menu items are
specifically enabled from the Special Functions menu (see page 8-10).
Table 2-2 Set Up Level, Level Alarms, and Volume (Chapter 3)

Menu Items
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Comments
Custom setup
Page 3-3. Custom setup enables selection of units for level

measurement and the tank volume setup menu.
Level measurement
setup
Page 3-3. Available only if custom setup is enabled.

Specify level units and top/bottom of detector levels.
Measurement range for

current output
Page 3-3. Specify tank level corresponding to the maximum

and minimum (default 20 mA/4 mA) current output values.
Set up alarm 1
Page 3-4. Available only if relays are installed or alarmrelated selections are enabled in Special Functions menu.
Additional menus are provided for alarms 216, as needed.
Tank volume setup
Page 3-11. Available only if custom setup is enabled.
Background measurement
Page 3-4. Measure background radiation level. This is the

default tank full (100 percent level) measurement.
Standardization
Page 3-9. Measure the standardization (tank empty) value.

Standardization may be deferred if tank can not be emptied
during the initial setup. Also see Table 2-4, Gauge Fine
Tuning menus.
Calibration
Page 3-10. One or more calibration measurements must be

performed if standardization is deferred. Also see Table
2-4, Gauge Fine Tuning menus.
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Table 2-3 Set Up Additional Measurements (Chapter 4)

Menu Items
Comments
Modify setup of
measurement 1
level
Page 4-1. Available if service-only items are enabled.

Allows you to modify measurement 1 (level) parameters
(units, alarm settings, etc.).
Assign and set up

(or Modify setup of)
measurements 2-8
Page 4-1. Allows you to define up to seven additional

measurements. Specify measurement type, display scaling
parameters, alarm parameters, etc. for measurements 2-8.
Once a measurement is defined, this menu item reads
Modify setup.
Table 2-4 Gauge Fine Tuning (Chapter 5)

Menu Items
Comments
Time constant
setup
Page 5-1. Menu items allow you to specify the system

(averaging) time constants for normal and alternate modes.
Sensor head
standardization
Page 5-3. Includes menu items related to the

standardization measurement.
Level gauge
calibration
Page 5-6. Menu items to perform calibration measurements.

Up to 16 calibration measurements may be performed.
Table 2-5 Modify or Reassign Current Output (Chapter 6)

Menu Items
Comments
Current output span
Page 6-1. Specify maximum and minimum current output

values.
Assign measurement to
current output
Page 6-1. Specify which measurement is assigned to the

current output. The primary (level) measurement is
assigned to the current output by default.
Correction factors at
current out max/min
Page 6-1. Scale factors allow the current output to be

adjusted to compensate for any small differences between
systems.
Current output hold

value (% of scale)
Page 6-1. The current output hold command will hold the
current output at the value specified for this hold value.
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Table 2-6 Set Up Fault Alarms/Process Alarm Assignments (Chapter 6)

Menu Items
Comments
Set up for alarms to

execute commands
Page 6-4. Assign up to three pairs of commands to be

executed when process alarms are set/cleared.
Assign alarms to
measurements
Page 6-6. Assign alarms to additional measurements, by

default all process alarms are assigned to the primary
measurement.
Assign relays to
warning alarms and
fault alarms
Page 6-7. Specify alarm indicators for the warning and fault
alarms.
Assign relays to
mode alarms
Page 6-8. Specify alarm indicators for the mode alarms.
Do/do not display

relay status
Page 6-3. Specify whether to indicate relay status (on/off)

on the measurement display.
Table 2-7 Action Items (Chapter 7)

Menu Items
2-10
Comments
Common action items

(clear memory, etc.)
Page 7-2. Common commands restart system, clear

memory, clear holds, etc.
Alarm action items

(View, clear, etc.)
Page 7-3. View alarm status/history, clear alarms, disable

alarms, etc.
Hold action items

(Hold reading, etc.)
Page 7-4. Hold related commands clear all holds, hold

current output, and hold level.
Serial port related

action items
Page 7-5. Special purpose commands related to the RS-232

and RS-485 ports.
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Table 2-8 Set Up Serial Ports, Contact Input, or Special Functions

Menu Items
Comments
Modify port 1 RS-232

configuration
Page 8-3. Specify baud rate, word length, and parity for the
RS-232 serial port.

configuration
Page 8-3. Specify baud rate, word length, and parity for the
RS-485 serial port. Also specify unit number for partyline communications.
Set up port 1 RS-232

data transmission
(data streaming)
Page 8-4. Set up data streaming for the RS-232 port.

data transmission
(data streaming)
Page 8-4. Set up data streaming for the RS-232 port.
Assign commands to
execute on contact
open/close 1
Page 8-9. Specify commands to be executed based on usersupplied open/close to the contact closure input # 1.
Assign commands to
execute on contact
open/close 2
Page 8-9. Specify commands to be executed based on usersupplied open/close to the contact closure input # 2.
Special functions
Page 8-10. Includes commands to enable/disable a variety

of special purpose functions such as relay delay times, relay
latching, service only items, etc.
Table 2-9 Security, Service, and Diagnostic Functions Menu Group

(Chapter 1)
Menu Items
Comments
Security items:
(password, etc.)
Page 9-1. Security-related items allows you to specify

password for access to Setup Menus.
Diagnostics: system
test, related items
Page 9-2. Perform system self-test, view alarm status, and

view various values of various internal system parameters.
User service
and related items
Page 9-6. Includes various Hold commands that can be

useful for diagnostic purposes, along with the system restart
and clear memory commands.
Factory service
and related items
Page 9-8. Available only if service-only items are enabled

in Special Functions menu.
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Chapter 3 Set Up Level, Level Alarms, and Volume
Chapter 3
Set Up Level, Level Alarms, and Volume
This chapter describes the Set up level, level alarms, and volume menu. This menu
provides all the menu items required for the basic setup of the gauge.
Define parameters for the primary (level) measurement, including units, span of
the measurement (top and bottom of detector).
Specify the measurement (level) values corresponding to the maximum and
minimum values of the current.
Set up one or more process alarms for the level measurement. (This step is
optional. Alarms can be set up at a later time if desired.)
Specify the parameters for the volume measurement. (This step is optional. The
volume measurement can be set up at a later time if desired.)
Measure the Background level (required step). The background level is used as
the default calibration point at the top of the detector.
Perform the Standardization measurement. The standardization measurement,
normally performed on an empty tank, may be deferred to a later time. If
standardization is deferred, the calibration procedure must be performed for at
least one calibration pint.
Perform the Calibration procedure, make a measurement at a known level, for
one or more calibration points. (This step is optional if the Standardization
procedure has been performed. Calibration can be performed at a later time if
desired.)
NOTE: When first applying power to the gauge or when re-applying power after an
extended period (several hours) with the power off, it is recommended that
you allow the gauge to warm up for 24 hours before you set up the gauge
(perform Background, Standardization, or Calibration measurements).
Set up the Level Measurement

From the measurement display, press to move to the Set up level, level alarms and
volume menu heading. Press to enter the Set up level menu. A series of menu
items will prompt you to set up the parameters for the level measurement.
Set up level, level
alarms & volume
Exit setup.
Other functions
Note:
Removing power from the gauge does not disturb the saved settings.
Settings are saved immediately when you exit the menus (press EXIT
SETUP) or five minutes after you stop using the keypad.
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Set Up Level Menu

Set Up Level Menu Items
Display
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Comments
Set up level, level

alarms and volume
Exit setup.
Other functions
From the measurement display, press to move to the

Set up level... menu shown at the left. Press to access
the Set up level menu items.
General HELP text.

{Information on how
to set up this
gauge}
NEXT
HELP screens are provided throughout the menus to assist

you with the setup procedures. Press to access the HELP
screens, or press to proceed to the next menu item.
Do not enable
custom setup.
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Change to Do enable to specify units (other than percent)

for the level measurement and to enable the tank volume
setup submenu.
Allow display of All

units. Change to:
Metric or English
NEXT
Displayed if custom setup is enabled. Select the desired

units system using the key. The default, ALL, includes
both English and Metric units. English units are - in, ft, and
yd. Metric units are - mm, cm, and M.
Level units = cm
To change to mm, in,
ft, yd, or M press
NEXT
Scroll through and select desired measurement units using

the key. The available units depend on previous menu
item selection of ALL, English, or Metric units.
level at top of
detector:
100.0 cm level
NEXT
Enter the tank level at the top of the detector. If custom

setup has not been enabled, the units will be percent and the
default value at the top of the detector will be 100 percent.
level at lower end

of detector:
0.000 cm level
NEXT
Enter the tank level at the bottom of the detector. If custom

setup has not been enabled, the units will be percent and the
default value at the bottom of the detector will be 0.0
percent.
Meas #1 reading for

20.00 mA output:
100.0 cm level
NEXT
Meas #1 is associated with the level measurement, and the

current output value is associated with the Meas #1 by
default. Enter level value at which the current output will be
maximum.
Meas #1 reading for

4.000 mA output:
0.000 ft level
NEXT
Enter level value at which the current output will be

minimum. Default max and min current output values are
20.0 and 4.0 mA, respectively. To change these defaults or
to assign the current output to a different measurement, see
Chapter 6.
Position of decimal
in readout 1
000.0
{cm level}
|
NEXT
CHANGE
Press or to select the desired position for the decimal

point for the display of the measurement 1 readout. A
maximum of four digits can be displayed.
Note: The software detects whether output relays are

installed. If no relays are present, the menu will
display Set up level and volume.
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Do Not/Do Enable Custom Setup

Press to change from Do not to Do enable custom setup. Enabling custom setup
allows the units (cm, in, etc.) to be specified for the level measurement and displays the
Set up volume menu items. Press to continue to the next menu item.
Allow Display of Units

(Custom setup must be enabled.) The default selection, All, enables both English and
Metric units for the unit selection menu items. Select either English or Metric to display
only the corresponding subset of the available units.
Level Units
(Custom setup must be enabled.) The following units can be selected for the level
measurement display:
cm
mm
in
ft
yd
M
(centimeters)
(millimeters)
(inches)
(feet)
(yards)
(M)
Measurement Range for Current Output

By default, the 4-20 mA current output is assigned to the primary or level measurement
(measurement 1). The Measurement 1 reading menu items prompt you to specify the
level measurement values corresponding to the maximum and minimum current output
values.
Note:
The range for the primary measurement value specified for the current
output does not affect the range of the measurement values that are
displayed.
The operational range for current output can be set anywhere within the
range from 3.8 to 20.5 mA. The default range for the current output is 4 to
20 mA. The Fault Low and Fault High current output levels are 3.6 mA
or less and 20.8 mA or greater, respectively. (See page 6-1 if you need to
modify the current output range).
Measurement 1 Reading for 4.000 mA Output:

Enter the value for the level measurement value corresponding to the minimum current
output value - 4.0 mA is the default value for the minimum current output.
Measurement 1 Reading for 20.00 mA Output:
Enter the value for the level measurement value corresponding to the maximum current
output - 20.0 mA is the default value for the maximum current output. The values
specified for the Measurement 1 readings do not affect the level measurement values.
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For example, consider a gauge set up to measure a range from 0.0 to 72.0 inches, where
the measurement range of greatest interest is from 25.0 to 50.0 inches. In this case, the
Measurement 1 reading for 4.000 mA could be set to 25.0 in, and the Measurement 1
reading for 20.00 mA could be set to 50.0 in. Level measurements would still be
displayed over the entire range from 0.0 to 72.0 inches, but the current output would
remain at 4.0 mA for all level measurements of 25.0 inches and lower. Similarly, the
current output would remain at 20.0 mA for all level measurements of 50.0 inches and
greater.
Display Scaling
Specifying a value > 9999 for the maximum current output reading enables the Display
scaling menu items. For example, values in the range from 0 to 100,000 can be scaled
by a factor of 100 to a range of 0 to 1000 so that the displayed values to not exceed the
limits of the four-digit numerical display. (See page 4-7 for more information on display
scaling.)
Position of Decimal (level)

Press and to move the decimal point in the example display. This sets the decimal
point position for the primary measurement readout. The decimal point position only
affects how the measurement value is displayed. It has no effect on the precision of the
internal value of the measurement computed by the gauge.
How to Set Up Alarms

After setting up the parameters for the level measurement parameters, the next item in the
Set up level menu is the heading for the Set up alarm 1 menu subgroup.
Set up alarm 1
(Alarm point, etc.)
NEXT
This menu subgroup allows you to assign and set up a process alarm for the level
measurement (measurement 1). A total of 16 process alarms can be defined. After each
alarm is set up, you will be prompted to set up the next alarm, up to a maximum of 16
alarms. It is advisable to keep a written record of the set up (assigned measurement, set
point, clear point, and alarm action) for each alarm you define.
Note:
If no relays are installed, the Setup alarm menu item is not displayed. You
can still set up a process alarm to perform a function other than controlling
a relay, such as execute a command. See Special Functions on page 8-10
for details on enabling alternate alarms.
By default, all process alarms are assigned to measurement 1 (level). After you set up
additional measurements, see Chapter 4, you can also assign process alarms to these
measurements. The procedure for entering the alarm parameters for other measurements
is the same as that described for measurement 1 below.
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Set Up Alarm 1 Menu

To set up an alarm, you must define the set point (where the alarm is activated), and clear
point (where the alarm is cleared), and assign an alarm indicator (what happens when the
alarm is activated).
The following table summarizes the menu items in the Set up alarm menu subgroup of
the Set up level, level alarms, and volume menu. A more detailed explanation of
process alarms and alarm-related menu items is provided in the sections following the
table.
Set Up Alarm Menu
Display
Set up alarm 1
(Alarm point, etc.)
NEXT
Comments
Menu is normally available only if relays are installed.
Press to access alarm menu or to skip alarm set up.
After alarm 1 is set up, menu to set up alarm 2 will be
available, and so on.
Exit alarm 1 setup
Enter set point - the level at which the alarm is activated.
alarm 1 set point

0.000 cm level
NEXT HELP
Note: You must enter a set point to activate the rest

of the Set up Alarm menu.
Alarm 1 clear based

on clr point
Chng to dead band
Continue as is.
Select a clear point or dead band configuration. A clear

point is the exact measurement value at which the alarm is
cleared. A dead band specifies the span between the set
point and the implicit clear point.
Alarm 1 clear point

0.000 cm level
{Makes alarm Low
limit}
NEXT HELP
Enter desired clear point value: the level at which the alarm
will be cleared. If dead band is selected, enter the span of
the dead band relative to the set point. A negative dead
band makes the alarm High (set pt > clear pt). A positive
dead band makes the alarm Low (set pt < clear pt).
Alarm 1: cm level
is indicated by
controlling relay 1
NEXT CHANGE
Select the action used to indicate that alarm 1 has been

triggered. The default is Nothing. Other selections are:
Controll relay 1 or 2 (if relays are installed)
Set current output to Fault High of Fault Low
Switch current output to alternate mode
#1 (or #2, #3) action on alarm - executes command
assigned as the #1 (or #2, #3) action.
Relay 1 turns on
when alarm occurs.
Change to off
Exit alarm 1 setup.
Displayed if controlling relay 1 is selected as the alarm

indicator. By default, relay turns on when alarm is activated
and turns off when alarm clears. Change to off to turn
relay off when alarm is active and turn relay on when alarm
clears.
Note: Additional menu items related to controlling relays are described in the next table.
These menu items are only displayed if the corresponding relay-related options
have been enabled in the Special Functions menu.
Set up alarm 2
(Alarm point, etc.)
After you set up an alarm, the menu to set up the next alarm
(up to 16 max.) will be displayed. Press to set up the next
alarm, or press to go on to the next menu item.
NEXT
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Special Relay Controls

The three menu items in the table below provide special controls for relays that have been
assigned as an alarm indicator. These menu items are only displayed if the corresponding
relay-related options have been enabled in the Special Functions menu, see page 8-10.
Set Up Alarm Menu (continued)
Relay Indicator Related Items
Display
Comments
Alarm relay 1 set

delay 0 seconds
(0-255 s after
alarm)
NEXT
Displayed only if alarm relay delay times have been

enabled in Special functions menu. The activate alarm
condition must persist for the delay time entered before the
alarm is activated.
Alarm relay 1 clear

delay 0 seconds
(0-255 s after alarm
has cleared)
NEXT
Displayed only if alarm relay delay times have been

enabled in Special functions menu. The alarm clear
condition must persist for the delay time entered before the
alarm is cleared.
Do not use latching

mode with relay 1.
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Displayed only if relay latching has been enabled in

Special functions menu. When latching is enabled for a
relay, the relay remains in the alarm state when the alarm
has cleared. The relay state is cleared by a Clear alarms
command (see page 7-3), or when power is turned off.
Alarms: Set Point and Clear Point/Dead Band

An alarm is defined with either a set point/clear point configuration or a set point/dead
band configuration. The set point defines the measurement value at which the alarm is
activated. The clear point or the dead band defines the measurement value at which the
alarm is cleared (alarm ceases).
A clear point sets a fixed measurement value at which the alarm clears. The position of
the clear point is independent of the set point and remains the same even if the set point is
moved. As illustrated in Figure 3.1, changing the set point from 3.0 m to 3.5 m has no
effect on the clear point the clear point remains at 2.0 m.
A dead band defines a fixed distance between the set point and an implicit clear point. If
the set point is moved, the implicit clear point moves also, maintaining the distance from
the set point specified by the dead band. As illustrated in Figure 3.2, changing the set
point from 2 m to 3 m moves the implied clear point from 3.5 m to 4.5 m. The relative
distance between the implied clear point and the set point remains fixed at 1.5 m, the
dead band value.
Use a clear point configuration if you want to be able to change the alarm set point in the
future without affecting the alarm clear point. Alternately, use a dead band configuration
if you want the alarm clear point to remain at a fixed distance relative to the set point.
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Initial
Set Point
3.0 m
New
Set Point
Clear Point
2.0 m
Clear Point
a. Initial Set Point/

Clear Point Alarm
3.5 m
b. Modified Set Point/

Clear Point Alarm
Figure 3.1 Set Point/Clear Point Alarm
Dead Band
(1.5 m)
a. Initial Set Point/

Dead Band Alarm
Implied Clear
Point (3.5 m)
Dead Band
(1.5 m)
Initial Set
Point (2 m)
Implied Clear
Point (4.5 m)
Initial Set
Point (3 m)
b. Modified Set Point/

Dead Band Alarm
Figure 3.2 Set Point/Dead Band Alarm
High Limit and Low Limit Alarms

An alarm is activated when the measurement value reaches the specified set point. The
relative values assigned to the set point and the clear point determine whether the alarm is
a low limit alarm or a high limit alarm.
If the value entered for set point value is less than the clear point (or if the dead band
value is positive), the alarm is a low limit alarm. In this case, the alarm is activated as the
measurement value decreases below the set point value. The alarm stays active until the
measurement value again increases above the clear point value.
Similarly, if the set point value is greater than the clear point (or the dead band value is
negative), the alarm is a high limit alarm. In this case, the alarm is activated when the
measurement value increases beyond the set point value. The alarm stays active until the
measurement value again decreases to the clear point value.
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The terms low limit and high limit refer to the relative magnitude of the set point and
the clear point, not necessarily to a high or low level. The behavior of the alarm depends
on the measurement associated with the alarm. Thus, a low limit alarm (set point < clear
point) for an ullage (unfilled volume) measurement would correspond to a high limit
level alarm. The low limit ullage alarm would be triggered when the unfilled volume
decreases below the clear point and reaches the set point value. A decreasing value for
the ullage (the unfilled volume) corresponds to an increasing value for the level
measurement.
Alarm Indicators
The Alarm 1 is indicated by menu item allows you to specify the action used to
indicate that alarm 1 has been triggered. The default is Nothing. Other selections are:
Meas #1 dspy flash - Flash measurement number 1 on the display while the
alarm is active. This selection is repeated for each measurement that has been
defined up to meas #8 (maximum of eight measurements can be defined).
Out1 to FAULT LOW - hold the current output at Fault Low value (3.6 mA or
less) while the alarm is active.
Out1 to FAULT High - hold current output at Fault High value (21.0 mA or
greater) while the alarm is active.
Outputs to alt - Switch current output(s) to alternate mode if alternate mode has
been defined.
#1 act on ALM action - executes the command assigned as the #1action when the
alarm is activated if an alarm action has been assigned. This selection is repeated
for #2 and #3 actions, if these alarm actions have been assigned.
Background Measurement
The first step in setting up the gauge is to measure the background radiation level with
the source off (shutter closed). The background cycle makes a very repeatable
measurement of the signal produced by background radiation. All subsequent radiation
measurements are corrected by subtracting the background value from the measured
value.
When the process level is at or above the top of detector, the measured radiation level
will typically be very close to the background radiation level. Therefore, the background
measurement is used as the default calibration point at the top of the detector (tank full).
The background radiation measurement averages the measured radiation over a time
period equal to eight times the length of the time constant. By default, the measurement
time is about 17 minutes (8 x 128 sec). To perform the background measurement:
1. Turn off (close) the shutter on the source (on all sources, if more than one source
is used).
2. Press to enter the Set up level menu; then press until you reach the
Start background cycle menu item.
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Start background
cycle {source off}
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
3. Press to start the background measurement.

The background cycle must finish before you can continue setting up the gauge. When
the background cycle is finished, a Background data cycle done message is displayed.
Press to acknowledge the message and return to the normal display.
Standardization
The second step in the gauge setup is to measure the radiation level at the detector when
the tank is empty. When the tank is empty (when the process level is at or below the
bottom of the detector), the maximum amount of radiation reaches the detector. The
empty tank measurement is referred to as the standardization of the gauge. The
standardization value establishes a reference measurement point that can be easily
repeated at a later time to maintain the calibration of the gauge.
Following the background and standardization measurements, calibration measurements
can be made for up to 16 additional points. Each calibration point relates the radiation
level measured at the detector to a known process level (entered by the user). Once the
gauge has been standardized, rather than saving the actual radiation levels measured for
the calibration points, the gauge saves the ratio of the measured radiation levels to the
standardization value.
In the future, the empty tank standardization can be repeated to compensate for changes
such as increased attenuation due to process material buildup on the tank walls. It is not
necessary to repeat the calibration measurements. Since the calibration values are stored
as a ratio of the calibration-to-standardization values, the calibration values are adjusted
automatically based on the new standardization value.
Deferring Standardization
When you first set up the gauge, it may not be convenient or even possible to empty the
tank to perform the standardization. In this case, you can select Defer standardization
in the Standardize on menu item, and then proceed to the calibration procedure.
Note:
If you Defer standardization, you must perform at least one calibration

measurement (in addition to the background measurement) before the
gauge can provide a readout of the process level.
Standardization Procedure
Use the following steps to start the standardization measurement:
1. Empty the tank entirely, or to a level that is well below the bottom of both the
source and detector.
2. Turn on (open) the shutter on the gauges source (or all its sources, if it uses
more than one)
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3. If necessary (if the gauge returned to the normal display while you emptied the
tank), press to step to the Set up level menu; then press until you reach
the Standardize on menu item. Make sure this item is set to tank empty.
4. Press to display the Start standardize cycle menu item; then press to start
the cycle. You can press to continue with the Setup Menus while the
standardization proceeds.
After executing the Start Standardize cycle command, a menu item is displayed that
lets you abort the standardization cycle or exit the menus during standardization. If you
exit the menus during standardization, a countdown timer is shown on the measurement
display indicating the time remaining in the standardization cycle. The default duration
for the standardization cycle is 8 x 128 seconds or ~17 minutes. (see Standardization
(STD) Cycle Time on page 5-4). A message will be displayed when the standardization
measurement has been completed.
It is a good idea to make a note of the date whenever you standardize the gauge. It can be
convenient to have this information if the gauge ever loses power for a significant length
of time. See Time Since Last Standardization on page 5-4.
Calibration
If you enabled Custom setup or if you elected to Defer standardization, the Level
gauge calibration submenu heading will be displayed following the Standardization
menu items.
Level gauge
calibration
NEXT
If you deferred standardization, you must perform a calibration measurement for at least
one point. Also if accurate level measurements are important to your application, you
should complete the calibration procedure.
It is best if you are able to empty the tank and standardize the gauge during the initial
setup process. If you must defer standardization and perform one or more calibration
measurements, you should empty the tank and standardize the gauge as soon as possible,
before any significant changes in the tank condition occur. This will eliminate the need to
repeat the calibration measurements.
Caution:
If you do not calibrate the gauge and use the default Background
measurement for the top of the detector (tank full) level, some tanks
might overflow without reaching the tank full level.
Refer to the section Level Gauge Calibration Menu on page 5-6 for detailed
instructions on performing calibration measurements.
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Tank Volume Setup

(Custom setup must be enabled.) Following the alarm set up menu, the Tank volume
setup menu heading will be displayed. The tank volume setup is optional. You can skip
this step initially and complete the volume measurement setup at a later time if desired.
Tank volume setup
NEXT
The gauge has built-in equations to calculate volume using the tank shape and dimension
information that you enter in this menu.
Note:
After you complete the tank volume setup, the volume measurement will be
displayed automatically. However, before you can assign a process alarm
to the volume measurement or assign the volume measurement to drive
the current output, you must first assign the volume measurement to a
measurement number using the Set up additional measurements menu.
Chapter 4 describes how to set up additional measurements; see Set Up
Alarm on page 4-6 for details on how to set up alarms for measurements
other than the primary measurement. See Modify or Reassign Current
Output on page 6-1 for details on reassigning the current output.
The Tank volume setup menu lets you describe your tank by:
1. Selecting a tank shape from a list of pre-defined shapes,
2. Describing your tank as a combination of pre-defined shapes,
3. Setting up a break table for volume, a table which defines volume as a function
of the height (level of the process material) for up to 16 values of height, or
4. Defining volume as a polynomial (up to sixth order) expression of height (level).
The Set up volume menu prompts you to select the measurement units for reporting the
volume as well as the units for the tank dimensions. The units for the tank dimensions
can be different from the units selected for the primary level measurement.
The table in the next section describes the Tank volume setup menus for the basic tank
shapes followed by a more detailed description of these menu items. Refer to the tables in
Tank Volume Setup Menus starting on page 3-12 for a list of the menu items.
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Tank Volume Setup Menus Basic Tank Shapes

Tank Volume Set Up Menu (basic tank shapes)
Display
Tank volume set up
NEXT
Exit volume setup.
Set up tank volume
Volume setup HELP
Comments
From the measurement display, press to enter the Set
up level menu, then press to scroll to the volume setup
menu. Press to enter the tank volume setup menu.
Press to access volume setup HELP screen.
Press to continue with volume setup.
Press to exit from volume setup.
Tank shape is
vertical cylinder.
Press to continue.
Change tank shape
Default tank shape is none. Tank shape must be specified

to enable the rest of the Tank volume setup menu items.
tank volume units:

cu ft
Press to select the desired units for volume.
NEXT CHANGE
Position of decimal
in readout 000.0
(volume)
NEXT CHANGE
Use the and keys to select the position of the decimal

point in the volume readout.
Tank dimensions: ft
To change to yd, M,
cm, mm, or in press
NEXT
Select the units for displaying the tank dimensions.

Available units depend on the selection of All, Metric, or
English set of units.
Tank diameter
4.200 ft
Enter the requested dimensions. The number and type of

dimensions depend on the tank shape selected. The volume
readout will be correct only if all of the required dimensions
are entered.
NEXT
Tank Shape is
If your tank is one of the six shapes listed in the table below, simply select the tank shape,
select the units, and then enter the dimensions of your tank. The required dimensions
depend on the selected shape as shown in the table of Basic Tank Shapes below.
If your tank does not fit any of these shapes, select For other shapes or compound
shapes. Additional menu items will be displayed allowing you to select other shapes,
define the tank as a combination of shapes, or to define volume as a table of volume vs.
height (level) data pairs, or as a polynomial expression of height. See Assign and Setup
Tank Segment on page 3-15.
The various tank shapes and the required dimensions are illustrated in Figure 3.3 and
Figure 3.4 at the end of this chapter.
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Basic Tank Shapes
Tank Shape
Required Dimensions
Vertical cylinder (type 1)
diameter
Vertical rectangle (type 2)
width, length
Vertical cone (type 3)
top diameter, bottom diameter
Horizontal cylinder/flat ends (type 11)
length, diameter
Horizontal cylinder/domed ends (type 12) length (w/out ends), total length, diameter
Sphere (type 18)
Note:
diameter
After you select a tank shape, the gauge will compute and display a value
for the volume. The indicated volume will be correct only if you have
entered all required dimensions.
Tank Volume Units

Select the measurement units for volume. If you previously selected English or
Metric units rather than All, the appropriate subset of the units listed below will be
available. Slightly different abbreviations may be displayed due to space constraints.
ml
milliliters or cubic centimeters
cu M 1 cubic meter = 1000 liters
cu in 1 cubic inch = 16.39 ml
cu ft 1 cubic foot = 28.32 liters
cu yd 1 cubic yard = 764.6 liters
US Gal 1 US liquid gallon = 3.785 liters
UK Gal 1 UK gallon = 4.546 liters, 1.2 US liquid gallons
MGal 1 MegaGallon = 1,000,000 US gallons
Ber Gal 1 Beer Gallon = 4.620 liters
liter
1 liter = 1000 milliliters
acre ft 1 acre-foot = 43560 cubic feet
pint
1 US pint = 473.2 ml, US quart
qt
1 US quart = 946.3 ml, US liquid gallon
oz
1 US liquid ounce = 16 US oz./US pint, 29.57 ml,
acre in 1 acre-inch = 3630 cubic feet
KGal 1 KiloGallon = 1000 US liquid gallons
UK qrt 1 UK quart = 1137 ml, 1/4 UK gallon
UK pint1 UK pint = 568.3 ml, 1/2 UK quart
UK oz 1 UK ounce, 20 UK oz./UK pint, 28.41 ml
Oil Brl 1 Oil Barrel = 159 liters, 42 US liquid gallons
Ber Brl 1 Beer Barrel = 136.3 liters, 36 US liquid gallons
US Brl 1 US Barrel = 119.2 liters, 31.5 US liquid gallons
UK Brl 1 UK Barrel = 163.7 liters, 36 UK gallons
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Tank Dimensions
Select the units for the tanks dimensions. You will then be prompted to enter the tanks
dimensions in the selected units. The required dimensions depend on the tank shape you
have selected.
Tank Volume Setup Menus Other Shapes or Compound Shapes

If you select For other shapes or compound shapes, the menu items shown in the table
below and described in the following sections will be displayed, prompting you to enter
the parameters to specify the tank shape using one or more segments.
Tank Volume Set up Menu (compound tank shapes)
Display
For other shapes or
compound shapes.
Comments
Press to change the tank shape. Press to set up the tank
volume using compound shapes.
Change tank shape

Tank volume units:
liter
Select the units for the volume measurement.
NEXT CHANGE
Tank dimensions: M
To change to cm, mm,
in, ft, yd press
NEXT
Select the units for the tank dimensions. Choices are ft, yd,
M, cm, mm, and in.
Volume in tank when

level reading = zero
15.00 liter
NEXT
Enter volume in tank corresponding to the zero level point.
Modify segment 1
vertical cylinder
Press to set up volume for segment 1. Until segment 1

has been set up, this item will read Assign and set up tank
segment 1. Select (or change) segment shape, dimensions,
starting level, and ending level of segment 1.
NEXT
Complete specification of segment 1, then specify other segments as desired.
Modify segment 2
vertical conical
Change type shape, dimensions, starting level, or ending

level of segment 2. Shown here with the vertical conical
shape selected.
NEXT
Modify segment 3
Vol = 1st order
break tab of height
NEXT
Example of menu item when volume break table is selected.

See page 3-16 for a description of the break table related
menu items.
Assign and set up

tank segment 4
After each segment is setup, the Assign and set up tank

shape menu item will be displayed for the next segment up
to eight segments max. Press to set up segment 4 or press
to continue if volume definition is complete.
NEXT
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Volume in Tank (zero level volume)

This menu item is displayed when you select other tank shapes or compound shapes for
the tank shape. If the actual volume in the tank is not zero when the gauge measures zero
level, enter the correct value here.
If your tank shape is described by one of the basic shapes, but you need to specify a nonzero volume for the zero level point there are two options. If your tank shape is not a
sphere, you can select other tank shapes or compound shapes and then use the Assign
and setup tank segment menus (described in the next section) to specify the tank shape
and dimensions for a single segment. Alternately you can use direct entry to enter a value
for the volume in tank when level reading = zero parameter. The direct entry code for
this menu item is 061003.
Assign and Setup Tank Segment
If you selected the other tank shapes or compound shapes option for the tank shape,
additional menu items will prompt you to Assign and setup tank segment to describe
your tank shape using a maximum of eight segments. Each segment can be assigned a
different shape. After you set up segment #1, the menu will prompt you to Assign and
setup segment #2, and so on. If you do not need to specify another segment, simply
scroll past the Assign & setup segment menu item.
The predefined tank shapes and associated dimensions are listed in the table below, and
include all the basic tank shapes except for sphere (type 18). Alternately, you can define
the tank volume as a table of volume and height (level) values or as a polynomial
expression of height.
Other Tank Shapes
Tank Shape
Required Dimensions
Vertical cylinder (type 1)
diameter
Vertical rectangle (type 2)
width, length
Vertical conical (type 3)
Vertical spherical (type 4)
Vertical parabolic (type 5)
Rectangular top and bottom (type 7)
width and length of top and bottom
Slope bottom vert. cylinder (type 9)
diameter, dimension C
Any shape w/ vert. sides (type 10)
area of shape
Horizontal cylinder/flat ends (type 11)
length, diameter
Horizontal cylinder/domed ends (type 12)
length (w/out ends), total length, diameter
Domed end (type 14)
width, diameter, bottom offset
Pair of domed ends (type 15)
width, diameter, bottom offset
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For each segment, you select a segment type (shape), enter the dimensions for the
selected shape, the starting level (level at the bottom of the segment), and the ending
level (level at the top of the segment). Two or more segments can be assigned the same
type (shape).
In addition, the segments may overlap, that is, the top and/or bottom of one segment may
be located between the top and bottom of any other segment. This can be useful in setting
up compound shapes, for example, a vertical cylinder with a rectangular appendage.
Another example is two vertical cylinders that are connected so the level is the same in
both. The gauge can be set up to measure the level in one cylinder, but to compute the
combined volume of both cylinders.
Defining a Volume Polynomial
If you know the volume of a tank or a tank segment as a function of the height (level), the
volume polynomial allows you to specify the tank volume as a polynomial function of
height using up to a sixth order polynomial. To define a tank segment polynomial, select
Volume = polynomial of height. Menu items will prompt you to enter the values for the
polynomial coefficients.
The coefficients must be selected so that the polynomial gives the correct volume in the
specified units for a given level value in the units specified for level. The coefficients
must also be selected to ensure that the volume polynomial is well-behaved over the
entire range of possible levels. In particular, the following criteria must be met:
The volume polynomial should track the height-to-volume relationship over a

relatively broad range, extending beyond range of interest.
The slope of the polynomial should be positive (volume should increase as the
level increases) over the entire range of possible levels.
The volume polynomial has the following form:

Volume = Ah + Bh2 + Ch3 + Dh4 + Eh5 + Fh6
where:
Volume is in the units you specified.
h is the height of material in the segment, in the dimension units you specified.
A, B, C, D, E and F are the user-entered polynomial coefficients.
For many applications, a second order polynomial (using only the A and B coefficients)
will prove adequate.
Setting Up a Volume Break Table
If you can determine the tanks volume as a function of height (level), you may which to
use a volume break point table. The menus will prompt you to enter the level at the top
and bottom of the segment, and to enter up to 16 pairs of level/volume values that
characterize the tanks volume as a function of the height (level).
Two types of break tables are provided. The first order break table uses linear
interpolation in the table to find volume, while the second order break table uses second-
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order (curved) interpolation. The second order break table may be more accurate if the
segment has curved sides. If the sides are straight or rather complex, a first order break
table is usually more accurate. Try to define a table point wherever there is a break or
change in the segments shape.
Note:
Only one volume break point table can be defined.
Break Point Table Menu

Display
Comments
Modify segment 3
Vol = 1st order
break tab of height
NEXT
Press to modify setup. Segment 3 is currently set up as a

first order volume break table.
Segment 3 is type 21
Vol = 1st order
break tab of height
Continue Change
Press to setup parameters for volume break table.
Level at bottom of
Segment 3,(type 21)
3.000 M
NEXT
Specify level at bottom of segment.
Level at top of
Segment 3,(type 21)
4.200 M
NEXT
Specify level at top of segment.
Enter data table

for this segment
Press to enter/modify table values. Only one volume

break table may be defined, however, the same break point
table may be used for several segments if desired.
NEXT
Number of points in
volume table 3
Specify number of volume/height data pairs to be entered.
NEXT
Height from bottom
of segment to
point 1 = 0.500 M
NEXT
Enter height for the first point. This menu item is repeated
for the number of points specified in the item above (points
2 and 3 in this example).
Vol in segment
30.00 liters
@ point 1 (0.5000 M
up in segment) NEXT
Enter the volume corresponding to the height value. This

item is repeated for each point in the table. When complete,
follow menu instructions or press Exit setup to exit the
menus and save entries.
Tank Shapes
The illustrations in Figure 3.3 and Figure 3.4 on the next two pages show the predefined
tank shapes and the required dimensions for each of the shapes.
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TYPE 1
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VERTICAL CONICAL
TYPE 3
VERTICAL RECTANGLE
TYPE 2
TOP
DIAMETER
WIDTH
DIAMETER
BOTTOM
DIAMETER
LENGTH
VERTICAL SPHERICAL
TYPE 4
TOP
DIAMETER
BOTTOM
DIAMETER
VERTICAL PARABOLIC
TYPE 5
TOP
DIAMETER
TOP
DIAMETER
BOTTOM
DIAMETER
BOTTOM
DIAMETER
RECTANGULAR TOP AND BOTTOM

TYPE 7
WIDTH
OF TOP
WIDTH
OF TOP
LENGTH
OF TOP
LENGTH
OF TOP
LENGTH OF
BOTTOM
LENGTH OF
BOTTOM
LENGTH
OF TOP
LENGTH OF
BOTTOM
WIDTH OF
BOTTOM
WIDTH OF
BOTTOM
WIDTH
OF TOP
WIDTH OF
BOTTOM
LENGTH
OF TOP
LENGTH OF
BOTTOM
WIDTH
OF TOP
WIDTH OF
BOTTOM
Figure 3.3 Pre-Defined Tank Shapes and Dimensions Part 1
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SLOPED BOTTOM
VERTICAL CYLINDER
TYPE 9
ANY SHAPE WITH VERTICAL

SIDES (EXAMPLE)
TYPE 10
DIAMETER
AREA
TOP OF
SEGMENT
BOTTOM OF
SEGMENT
DIM C
HORIZONTAL CYLINDER
WITH FLAT ENDS
TYPE 11
HORIZONTAL CYLINDER
WITH DOMED ENDS
TYPE 12
TOTAL LENGTH
BOTTOM OF
SEGMENT
BOTTOM OF
SEGMENT
DIAMETER
BOTTOM
OFFSET
DIAMETER
BOTTOM
OFFSET
LENGTH NOT
INCLUDING DOMED
ENDS
LENGTH
DOMED END
TYPE 14
SPHERE
TYPE 18
WIDTH
(DEPTH)
DIAMETER
BOTTOM OF
SEGMENT
BOTTOM
OFFSET
DIAMETER
Figure 3.4 Pre-Defined Tank Shapes and Dimensions Part 2
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Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Set Up Additional Measurements
Set Up Additional Measurements
The primary measurement (measurement 1) is set up using the Set up level menu as
described in Chapter 3. Up to seven additional measurements can be defined using the
Set up additional measurements menu.
Process alarms can be assigned to the additional measurements just as for the primary
measurement. In addition, one of the additional measurements can be assigned to drive
the current output instead of the primary (level) measurement depending on the needs of
your application. See Chapter 8 for information on assigning alarms, relays, and current
outputs to measurements.
Measurement Display
In the default configuration, up to six measurements total can be shown, alternating
between the display of measurements 1-3 and measurements 4-6. The fourth line displays
the instruction For setup, press . Measurements exceeding the number of display
lines are shown in alternation. For example, to display four measurements, measurements
1 and 2 are shown continuously, while measurements 3 and 4 are shown in alternation on
the third line.
The For setup press message can be suppressed allowing a total of eight
measurements to be displayed, four at a time. See Special Functions on page 8-10 for
instructions on how to disable the For setup message. You still press the key from
the measurement display to access the Setup Menus even when the For setup press
message is disabled.
Both level and volume measurements are shown in the example display below.
50.5 cm level
320.5 liter
For setup press
Set Up Additional Measurements Menu

To reach the Set up additional measurements menu from the measurement display,
press twice. Then press to enter the menu. The first time you access the Set up
additional measurements menu, the Assign and set up measurement 2 menu will
appear. Measurement 1 is assigned to the primary level measurement by default. After
measurement 2 is set up, you will then be able to Assign and set up measurement 3,
and so on, up to a maximum of eight measurements.
Note:
It is good practice to make a list of all the measurements you set up and
keep the list for future reference.
The following table provides an overview of the Set up additional measurements menu
items.
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Set Up Additional Measurements Menu

Display
Comments
Set up additional
measurements
(readouts).
Other functions
You can assign up to seven measurements in addition to the

primary (level) measurement. Press to set up additional
measurements.
NOTE: Meas. #1 is the

primary measurement
See level setup
to modify.
NEXT
Measurement 1 is assigned to the level measurement by

default. Normally, you must use the Set up level menu
to change the primary measurement setup as described in
Chapter 3. (See next menu item.)
Modify setup of
measurement 1
cm level
NEXT
Displayed if Service only items is enabled. Enter this

submenu to disable display of measurement 1, or to modify
units, alarm setup, and display scaling (described below).
Assign and set up

measurement 2
Press to assign a readout to measurement 2. After

measurement 2 is set up, this menu item will read Modify
setup of measurement 2.
NEXT
Reading represented by
measurement 2 is
volume liter
NEXT CHANGE
Press to select the readout type. Select from level,

volume, ullage, percent full, percent empty, percent level,
mass, and rate. You must select a measurement before other
setup menu items will be displayed.
Set up alarm 2
(Alarm point, etc.)
The Set up alarm # submenu will be displayed here if an

alarm has been assigned to the measurement. See Set Up
Alarm on page 4-6.
NEXT
Do display mea 2
volume liter
Change to Do not
NEXT
Select Do not to disable display of the measurement 2

readout on the measurement display.
Highest expected
reading:
1.000E4 liter
NEXT
To enable the display scaling menu items, enter a value

greater than 9999 for the highest expected reading value.
See page 4-7 for details on display scaling.
Position of decimal
in readout 2
000.0
{cu ft}
|
NEXT CHANGE
Use the arrow keys to select the position of the decimal

point in the value displayed for the measurement readout.
The readout value is limited to four digits plus the decimal
point.
Exit from:
Press to exit the Modify setup of measurement 2

submenu.
Modify setup of
measurement 2
liter
Note: After measurement 2 has been set up, you will then be prompted to Assign and
set up measurement 3, and so on.
If desired, the display of the primary measurement (measurement 1) can be disabled. Use
the Special Functions menu to enable the Service-only items (see page 8-10). With
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Service-only items enabled, the Modify setup of measurement 1 submenu will be

activated as shown in the table on the previous page. In this menu, select the Do not
display option for the primary measurement.
Note:
Volume related measurements (volume, ullage, percent full, percent empty,

and mass) are not available until the Tank volume setup has been
completed under the Set up Level, Level Alarms, and Volume menus.
Select Measurement Type

The first step in setting up an additional measurement is to specify the desired
measurement type in the Reading represented by measurement # is menu item. The
available measurement types are:
Note:
Level
Volume
Ullage
Percent full
Percent empty
Percent lev.
mass
rate
special
height of contents in tank

volume filled, see page 3-13
remaining or unfilled volume
percent volume filled
percent volume remaining
height of contents as percent of range
mass of contents in tank
rate of change in any of the measurements
special measurements, for service diagnostics
Special measurements are only available when Service only items are
enabled (see Special Functions on page 8-10).
After you select a measurement type, you are prompted to select the units for the
measurement. In the case of the mass, rate, and special measurements, additional menu
items prompt you for the parameters required to complete the measurement setup. If you
leave the measurement type set to (inactive), no additional items are displayed for this
measurement.
The units for the Volume or Ullage measurements can not be changed from the Set
up additional measurements menus. Use the tank volume setup menus under Set up
level to change the volume parameters. (The units for ullage are the same as the units
specified for volume when setting up the tank volume measurement.)If % full, or %
empty are selected, the following additional menu item is displayed.
Display
100% Volume =
0.000 cu ft
NEXT
Comments
Enter the tank volume when full (when level is at top of the
detector). The volume of the material is computed based on
the tank volume setup and the level measurement.
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Mass Measurement
The mass measurement type will not be available until you have first set up the volume
measurement. To set up the mass measurement, you must specify the units for the mass
measurement and then specify the density of the process material. The mass-related menu
items are shown below.
Display
Comments
Mass
units: Kgram
NEXT CHANGE
Material density
0.000 Kgram/cu ft
NEXT
Select the units for the mass measurement. Available units

are: gram, kgram, pound, metric ton, short ton, long ton,
and oz.
Enter the material density value. The density value (mass/
volume) must be specified in terms of the units selected for
mass and volume, that is, density units = mass units/
volume units.
The following units can be selected for the mass measurement:
gram
kgram
pound
metric ton
short ton
long ton
oz
grams
kilograms
pounds
metric tons, 1000 kg
short tons, 2000 lbs
long tons, 2200 lbs
avoirdupois ounces
Rate Measurement
The rate measurement computes the time rate of change for the selected measurement.
The rate can be computed for any measurement assigned to a measurement number. The
rate can always be computed for the primary measurement (measurement 1). Other
measurements must be set up using the Assign and Set Up Measurement menu before
the measurement rate can be computed.
Note:
The rate measurement can not be set up until you have set up the
measurement for which you wish to compute the rate.
The Smallest change for rate menu item sets a threshold for the change required in the
measurement before the gauge computes a rate value. No rate is computed until the
magnitude of the change in the measurement value exceeds the threshold. Once a rate
value has been computed (i.e., the change in the measurement exceeds the threshold), a
new rate is computed when the threshold is again exceeded, or at the time when the
change in the measurement should have exceeded the threshold based on the last
computed rate estimate. This allows the estimated rate to settle back towards zero if the
change in the process measurement stops.
The Rate smooth factor menu item determines the degree of smoothing applied to
reduce fluctuations in the rate measurement via exponential averaging. A factor of 1.0
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corresponds to no smoothing (estimated rate equals the last computed rate). Use a smaller
rate smooth factor if the measurement tends to fluctuate rapidly, resulting in noisy rate
readouts. The minimum factor is 0.01 and corresponds to the greatest amount of
smoothing.
The rate time code lets you select the time interval associated with the rate
measurement. For example, you can measure the change in level per second, per minute,
etc. The available time units include seconds (s), minutes (m), hours (h), days (d), weeks
(w), months (M), and years (y).
The rate measurement related menu items are shown below.
Display
Comments
Rate readout will be

rate of:
cm level/time
NEXT CHANGE
Select a measurement (level in this example) for which to

compute the rate of change. Measurement number for rate
should be greater than the number of the base measurement.
Smallest change for

rate compute
0.000 cm level
2.022E-2 assum NEXT
Rate will not be computed until the change in the

measurement exceeds the value entered here. Once rate has
been computed, it is recomputed when the change threshold
is exceeded or when the expected time for the change
threshold to be exceeded has elapsed.
Rate smoothing
factor 1.000
{0.01=smoothest}
{0.01 to 1.0}
NEXT
Smoothing factor for rate measurement. A value of 1.0

corresponds to no smoothing (current estimate is
displayed), a value of 0.01 corresponds to the most
smoothing (longest effective averaging time).
Rate time code

cm level/d
Select the reference time interval for the rate measurement.

Choices are: s (seconds), m (minutes), h (hours), d (days),
w (weeks), M (months), and y (years).
Continue Change
Special Measurements
If you select the special measurement type, you are prompted to enter the four-digit
code for the measurement. These special measurements are typically used for diagnostic
purposes. Some of the more commonly used special measurement codes are listed in 0.
Display
Comments
The next menu item is displayed only if Service Only Items are enabled.
special code for

measurement 2 1048
see manual
NEXT
Enter four-digit special measurement code. Typically used

only for diagnostic purposes.
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Special Equations
There are three, three-digit special measurement codes that invoke the special
equations function. The special equations (measurement codes 147, 148, and 149) allow
the value from the 4-20 mA auxiliary current input (e.g., from a pressure sensor) to be
combined with a function of the level measurement from the gauge, f(level), to create a
new measurement value. The special equations have the following form.
Value = M1 / M2
where
M1 = A1 f(level) + B1 Aux + C1 f(level) Aux + D1,
M2 = A2 f(level) + B2 Aux + C2 f(level) Aux + D2, and
A1, B1,C1, D1, A2, B2, C2, and D2, are user-entered constants.
The default values for the user-entered coefficients are all zero, except D2 = 1 so that the
denominator value, M2, will not be zero. The function of level, f(level), depends on the
special measurement code as follows:
Measurement Code
f(level)
147
f(level) = level
148
f(level) = sqrt(level)
149
f(level) = (level)2
Set Up Alarm
The primary measurement is automatically assigned to measurement 1. Other (additional)
measurements must be assigned to a measurement number before a process alarm can be
assigned. Once you have assigned an alarm to a measurement (see page 6-6), the Set up
Alarm menu items will be displayed under the appropriate Modify Setup of
Measurement # menu.
Thus, setting up an alarm for a measurement other than the primary measurement is a
three-step process.
1. Set up the measurement using the Assign and set up measurement # menus as
described in the preceding sections.
2. Assign an alarm to the measurement using the Assign alarms to measurements
menu items as described in on page 6-6.
3. Return to the Modify set up of measurement # menu under the Set up
additional measurement menus to set up the alarm parameters.
For details on setting up alarms and a description of the alarm parameters (set point, clear
point, dead band, etc.), refer to How to Set Up Alarms on page 3-4. This section
describes how to set up an alarm for the primary measurement. The alarm setup
procedure and parameters are the same for other measurements.
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Do or Do Not Display
Use this menu item to select whether to display the measurement value. If you select Do
not display, the measurement value will not be shown on the measurement display, but
you can still use the measurement to drive alarms or current output.
Display
Do display mea 2
volume liter
Change to "Do not"
NEXT
Comments
Select Do not to disable the display of the measurement 2
readout on the measurement display.
Display Scaling
Measurement readout values are displayed using four numeric digits and a decimal point.
The menu items described in this section allow you to scale the displayed readout values.
The display scaling menu items are enabled when a value >9999 is entered for the
highest expected reading menu item.
For example, you could scale volume measurement readings in the range of 30,000 to
40,000 liters by a factor of 1000 so that the range of volume readout is 30.00 to 40.00.
Display scaling does not change the units displayed for the readout; however, you can set
up a custom units message.
Display
Comments
Highest expected
reading:
4.000E4 liters
NEXT
Enter a value >9999 to enable the display scaling. For

example to scale the volume readout of 40,000 to 40.00,
enter 40000 for the highest expected reading.
Lowest expected
reading:
0.000 liter
NEXT
To scale the readout by a constant factor, you do not need

to enter a value for this parameter. Enter a value for the
lowest expected reading only if you want to interpolate
between the range entered for the expected reading values
and the range entered for the scale readout values.
Scale actual 4.000E4

{ liter }
to high end readout
of 40.00 NEXT HELP
Enter value to be displayed when the measurement value

equals the highest expected reading value. In our example,
we wish to scale 40000 liters to 40.00.
Scale actual 0.000

{ liter }
to low end readout
of 0.000
NEXT
Enter a value for this parameter only if you want to

interpolate between the range entered for the expected
reading values and the range entered for the scale
readout values.
Set up custom units

messages
Press and follow the menu instructions to set up a

custom units message for the scaled display readout.
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If the measurement has been assigned to drive the current output, the
Meas # reading for 20.00 mA ouptut and Meas # reading for 4.000 mA
output menu items are displayed instead of the highest expected
reading and the lowest expected reading menu items. For display
scaling purposes, these menu items are equivalent.
Display scaling only affects the displayed readout value, not the acutal
measurement value computed by the gauge. The actual, unscaled
measurement values are used for any alarms you assign to this
measurement.
Highest Expected Reading

If you expect the maximum measurement readout to exceed four digits (value greater
than 9999), enter an estimate of the maximum measurement value in the Highest
expected reading menu item. If you set a highest expected reading value of 10,000 or
greater (more than four digits), three additional menu items will be displayed allowing
you to set up display scaling so the gauges display will be meaningful throughout the
expected range.
The value for the highest expected reading is not critical, just pick a convenient number
with the correct order of magnitude. If the actual measurement happens to exceed the
range you expect, the readout will still display the correct, scaled measurement value, as
long as the scaled value can be displayed in four digits. In our example where 40,000
liters is scaled by a factor of 1000 to read 40.00 on the display, if the gauge measures
43,875 liters, the displayed value would be 43.88. Any value up to 99,990 could be
displayed correctly, that is, divided by 1000 and displayed as 99.99.
Lowest Expected Reading

This menu item is displayed if you set a highest expected reading value greater than 9999
for a measurement. To scale the displayed value by a constant factor, e.g., displayed
value = actual value/10, leave this parameter and the scale actual {lowest expected
reading} to low end readout parameter set to zero. If you scale both the highest expected
reading and the lowest expected reading, the gauge performs an interpolation to scale the
actual measured value from the range specified by the highest and lowest expected
readings to the range specified by the scale high end and low end readout values.
Scale Actual (highest expected reading) to High End Readout

for a measurement. Enter the desired readout value to be displayed for the highest
expected reading.
For example, to scale a highest expected reading value of 40,000 to a display value of
40.00, enter 40.00 for the high-end readout value.
Scale Actual (lowest expected reading) to Low End Readout

for a measurement. Enter the desired readout value to be displayed for the lowest
expected reading. To scale the displayed value by a constant factor, e.g., displayed value
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= actual value/1000, leave this parameter and the lowest expected reading parameter
set to zero. If you scale both the highest expected reading and the lowest expected
reading, the gauge performs an interpolation to scale the actual measured value from the
range specified by the highest and lowest expected readings to the range specified by the
scalehigh end and low end readout values.
Set Up Custom Units Messages

for a measurement. By default, the original volume units will be displayed for the scaled
value on the measurement display. The Set up custom units messages menu items
allow you to set up a user-defined units message up to ten characters long.
In the above example, the volume measurement with units of liters was scaled by a factor
of 1000 (40,000 is displayed as 40.00), so the displayed value has units of kiloliters.
Thus, you might want to set up a custom units message to read kliter. Up to eight
custom messages can be defined using any combination of ASCII characters up to ten
characters in length. Refer to Custom Units Messages on page 8-12 for details.
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Chapter 5 Gauge Fine Tuning
Chapter 5
Gauge Fine Tuning
After completing the basic setup as described in Chapter 3, you can use the Gauge fine
tuning {Time Constant, STD, CAL, etc} menu to modify the gauges time constant, or
to perform additional standardization or calibration cycles. The three submenus under the
Gauge Fine Tuning menu are:
Time Constant Setup,

Sensor Head Standardization, and
Level Gauge Calibration.
Each of these submenus is described in the following sections.
Time Constant Setup Menu

This menu lets you modify the gauge time constant and related items.
Display
Comments
Press to enter the Time constant setup menus.
Time constant
setup
NEXT
Level signal
time constant
128 sec
NEXT HELP
The time constant value determines the amount of

averaging applied to the measurements. The larger the time
constant the less variability (randomness inherent in
counting radiation events) in the measurements.
Do not disable
dynamic tracking
Change to "Do"
Continue as is.
Service only item. Leave this item set to Do not so that

dynamic tracking remains enabled.
Source half-life
30.00 yr
Service-only item. Specifies the half-life of the source. The

default value, 30.0 years, corresponds to the half-life for
Cs-137 (30.17 years). The half-life for Co-60 is 5.27 years,
NEXT
Level signal
time constant
(alternate) 8 sec
NEXT HELP
Enter the value for the alternate time constant.
Switch to alternate
time constant: 8s
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Command to switch to the alternate time constant. This

menu item toggles between the commands switch to
alternate (CMD 53) and switch to normal time constant
(CMD 54).
Exit from:
Press to exit the Time constant set up submenu.
Time constant
setup
NEXT
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Level Signal Time Constant

The effectiveness of the gauges noise filtering depends on the time constant. If you
decrease the time constant, you can increase the responsiveness of the gauge, but the
stability of the measurement would suffer.
If you increase the time constant, you can increase precision (stability). But the precision
changes only with the square root of the time increase. For example, to increase precision
by a factor of three (reduce error to one third of its previous range), you must multiply the
time constant by nine. This can significantly reduce the responsiveness of the gauge.
Note:
Precision is not accuracy. With a properly selected time constant, the

gauge can give a stable and responsive readout, but the accuracy of the
readout depends on how carefully you standardize and calibrate the gauge.
In addition to affecting normal readings, the time constant also affects the cycle time for
standardization (page 5-4) and calibration (page 5-9).
Alternate Time Constant

Use the Level signal time constant (alternate) item to set up an alternate time constant.
The default value for the alternate time constant is eight seconds. Specify a shorter
alternate time constant and then switch to the alternate time constant make measurements
more responsive (but less stable) than when using the longer, primary time constant.
Switch back to the longer time constant to again increase the measurement stability.
Note:
Do not confuse the alternate time constant with Dynamic Process Tracking.
Dynamic Process Tracking is always eight times faster than the time
constant in use, whether it is the primary or alternate time constant.
Switch toTime Constant

The alternate time constant is not used for any gauge function until you select it using the
Switch to alternate time constant command.
This command toggles between Switch to primary time constant and Switch to
alternate time constant each time the command is executed.
Source Half-Life
This menu item is only displayed if the service-only items have been enabled. Enter the
value for the source half-life value in years. This value is used by the gauge to adjust the
standardization value for source decay. The default value is 30 years corresponding to the
half-life of Cs137. If you use a Co60 source, change this value to 5.2 years.
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Sensor Head Standardization Menu

The basic standardization procedure is described on page 3-9. The standardization
measurement can be initiated either from the Set up level menu as described in
Chapter 3 or from this menu. The Sensor Head Standardization menu includes some
additional parameters related to standardization as well as commands for performing a
standardization measurement under some special conditions.
Display
Sensor head
Standardization
Comments
Press to enter the Standardization submenu.
NEXT
Last STD cycle was:
empty**
Read-only menu item. Indicates status of the last

standardization cycle none, empty or deferred.
NEXT
STD cycle time:
8 X time constant
{time constant is
128 sec} NEXT HELP
Specify the number of time constant periods used for the

standardization measurement. STD cycle time = N x time
constant. Default value for N = 8, default value for time
constant is 128 sec.
Time since last

Standardization:
.4286 weeks
NEXT
Indicates the time in weeks since the last standardization

cycle was performed.
Gauge is ON
7 days per week
Enter the average amount of time in days that the gauge

will be powered on during a week. While the gauge is on, it
tracks elapsed time to adjust the standardization value for
source decay. This value allows the gauge to compensate
for periods when power is not applied to the gauge.
NEXT
Start standardize
cycle (tank empty)
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
The normal standardization command (CMD 103).

Press to begin the standardization measurement.
When to Standardize
As discussed on page 5-7, the primary benefit of periodic standardization is that it adjusts
the standardization point (upon which the gauge calibration points are based) to
compensate for changes in the tank or gauge head assembly.
The question of how often to standardize depends largely on your particular process. For
a time after the gauge is set up, you might want to periodically check the tanks actual
level (if possible) and compare it to the displayed measurement, especially if you expect
rapid process build-up.
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This quick check is imprecise, but a consistent error in the level measurement might
indicate that it is time to standardize again. Be sure to read Level Gauge Calibration on
page 5-6, however, especially if the error changes at different levels.
The following are some factors that might make it necessary to standardize the gauge
again, either from time to time or when you know a change has occurred:
Tank wall wear caused by corrosive or abrasive materials

Buildup of process material on the tank walls
Cleaning or spontaneous breakup of built-up material
Repairs or changes to the tank or the source head mount
Shifting of the gauge head mount (it must be aligned and secure)
Repair or replacement of the source or detector parts
Installation or change in commission of nearby nuclear gauges
Change in the storage, handling, or use of radioactive materials nearby
Your standardization might also seem to be off if any debris builds up between the source
and the tank at the source head.
Warning:
Do not place your hand between the source and the tank. Use a brush
or other tool to remove any accumulated debris.
Standardization (STD) Cycle Time

The default standardization cycle averages the measured radiation level over eight time
constant periods. When using the default time constant (128 sec.), the standardization
cycle lasts about 17 minutes (8 x 128 seconds). The duration of the standardization cycle
can be changed by altering the time constant value (see page 5-1), or by changing the
number of time constant periods used.
The precision of the measured radiation level improves as the measurement time is
increased. Since any error in the standardization value will result in a corresponding error
in the measurement readouts, it is recommended that the default standardization cycle
time not be shortened.
Note:
The standardization cycle time must be set to at least two time constant
periods or the gauge will automatically abort the standardization cycle.
Time Since Last Standardization

This menu item displays the amount of time (in weeks) since the last standardization
cycle was performed. The Standardization value is automatically adjusted to account for
the reduced source level due to the radioactive decay of the source.
The counter which tracks the time since last standardization stops when power is
removed from the transmitter. Of course, the source decay continues. If power is removed
from the gauge for a significant length of time (several weeks or longer), you may want
to update the time since last standardization value. Add the length of time (in weeks)
that the power was off to the displayed value, and then enter this value.
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Alternately, another standardization cycle can be performed to update the standardization

value. This will also resets the time since last standardization.
Gauge is onDays Per Week

The gauge maintains a source decay counter (time since last standardization) to adjust the
standardization value for the effects of source decay. By default, the counter assumes that
power is applied to the gauge continuously, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. If you shut down
operations periodically (on weekends for example), an error will accumulate in the
counter that might become significant over time. To improve the accuracy of the decay
counter, enter the average number of days per week that the gauge will be on (power
applied to the detector-transmitter) for the gauge is on parameter.
Whenever a standardization measurement is performed, the gauge resets the source decay
counter. Thus, the accuracy of the time since last standardization is not particularly
important if you use a Cs137 source and standardize periodically.
If you use a Co60 source, source decay will have a greater effect due to the shorter halflife of Co60. If the gauge is not on all the time and you do not plan to re-standardize the
gauge for several months, you should record the date when you perform the
standardization cycle and then periodically check the time since last standardization
value and adjust it if necessary. Also make sure the correct source half-life value is
entered you set up the gauge (see page 5-2).
Start STANDARDIZE Cycle

Use this menu item to start a normal standardization cycle. The procedure is the same as
described in the section Standardization on page 3-9.
Standardization Service-Only Items

The following menu items are only displayed in the Sensor Head Standardization menu
if the service-only items are enabled.
[service-only items]
Display
Comments
Max. allowable STD

value difference:
.5000 %
NEXT
Service-only item. Specify the maximum allowable

difference between the STD value measured during a
qualify standardization cycle (see next menu item) and
the STD value currently in use.
Start standardize
cycle {Qualify val}
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Service-only item. Starts a standardization measurement,

but will not use the value if it varies from the value
currently in use by more than the allowable difference
specified in the previous menu item. This maybe useful if
you are not unsure whether the tank level or other
conditions may change during the standardization.
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Sensor Head Standardization Menu (cont.)

[service-only items]
Display
Comments
Start standardize
cycle {Hold value}
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Service-only item. Starts a standardization measurement,

but holds the measured value instead of replacing the
STD value in use. This maybe useful if you are not unsure
whether the tank level or other conditions may change
during the standardization. If the standardization was
successful, execute the Use latest STD value command
below to apply the held standardization value.
STD value from latest

cycle:
**4.550E4
NEXT
Service-only item. This is the detector signal value from

the last standardization cycle. An unusually large change in
the value from the previous value may indicate a problem
with the gauge or an anomalous condition (extraneous
radiation sources present) during the standardization
measurement.
STD value in use:

4.550E4
(read only)
NEXT
Service-only item. The STD reference value that is

currently being used. This can differ from the latest STD
value if some time has passed since you last standardized
the gauge, or if you used the Start STANDARDIZE cycle
{Hold value} command but not Use latest STD value.
Use latest STD

value.
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Service-only item. Copy the STD value from the latest

cycle to replace the one in use. (This is done automatically
if you use the normal STANDARDIZE command.)
Data/ref cnt ratio

0.000
(8.000 in use)
NEXT
Service-only item. This value is used in the high voltage

control for the detector photomultiplier tube. Do not change
this unless instructed to do so by Technical Service
personnel. Enter 0.000 to use the default value of 8.000.
Level Gauge Calibration Menu

This menu lets you calibrate the gauge to tune its level measurement. To calibrate, you let
the gauge measure your tank at one or more different process levels. At each level, or
calibration point, the gauge matches the signal it records to the actual level you enter. To
measure levels in-between, the gauge interpolates from the adjacent calibration points to
find the correct level measurement.
After you first standardize the gauge, it uses two default calibration points to relate signal
strength to level. For its tank empty point, the gauge assumes the tank is empty if the
detected radiation matches the standardization signal. For the tank full point, the gauge
assumes the tank is full if the radiation reaches zero (falls below normal background
radiation).
If you defer standardization, you must perform a calibration measurement for at least one
level, preferably the lowest tank level you can attain.
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Note:

If you defer standardization, measurements below your lowest calibration
point can be extremely inaccurate. Measurements can also be extremely
inaccurate above your highest calibration, especially if the vessel is small.
If you have standardized the gauge, measurements near the empty tank level are likely
to be correct, but you should probably perform at least one calibration at or near the tank
full point.
Caution:
If you use the default Background measurement for the top of the
detector (tank full) level, some tanks might overflow without reaching
the tank full level. If an accurate indication of the tank full level is
important to your application, it is advisable to perform a calibration
measurement at the tank full level.
You can improve accuracy further by calibrating at additional points between tank empty
and tank full. In particular, you may wish to perform calibration measurements at levels
where the tank shape changes, or where fixtures in the tank might affect the radiation
signal. If you have multiple sources or detectors, it can help to calibrate at each point
where a source is mounted, or at each point where detector ends meet.
Why Separate Standardization and Calibration?

You can spend quite a bit of time setting levels and calibrating your gauge. If the gauge
stored your calibration points as absolute measurements, you would need to repeat the
calibration process whenever wear or buildup changed the tanks characteristics.
Instead, the gauge stores your calibration using a ratio, relative to the standardization
reference point (or the temporary reference point, if you defer standardization).
Whenever you do a calibration, the calibration signal is stored as a new CAL/STD ratio.
The most important difference, then, between standardization and calibration is that
standardization sets an absolute reference point, while calibration sets ratios based on that
reference.
You can occasionally standardize again to account for changes in the tank. Because your
calibration is stored using a ratio to the standardization, setting the new standardization
reference automatically adjusts the calibration to compensate for the change. The only
reason you might need to repeat calibration is if buildup or other factors affect readings
differently at different levels.
The gauge also adjusts the standardization reference automatically to account for
radioactive decay of the source. The adjustment is based on a decay clock that resets
when you standardize the gauge. See Time Since Last Standardization on page 5-4.
The signal recorded at each calibration point is stored as a ratio to the standardization
signal (STD).
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Level Gauge Calibration Menu

Display
Level gauge
calibration
Comments
Level calibration linearizes the gauge level measurement by
measuring the received radiation signal for one or more
known levels of the process material.
NEXT
CAL cycle time:
8 X time constant
{time constant is
128 sec} NEXT HELP
Specify the number of time constant periods used for the

calibration measurement. CAL cycle time = N x time
constant. Default value for N = 8, default value for time
constant is 128 sec.
Level at top of
detector:
75.00 in level
NEXT
Enter level at the top of the sensitive length of the detector.
Level at lower end

of detector:
0.000 in level
NEXT
Enter level at the bottom of the range of the detector.
View break table

CAL data
Available if at least one CAL point measurement has been

performed. Enter this submenu to view the level and the
CAL-to-STD ratio for each CAL point.
NEXT
Table points to be
used 0 (2 eqns)
(1 assumed)
NEXT CHANGE
Service-only item. Allows you to select how many of the

calibration points to use. A value of 0 (zero) causes all of
the points to be used. During normal operations, it is better
to erase any undesired calibration points.
CAL override
MENU
Service-only item. Enter this submenu to manually enter

background, standardization, and calibration values that are
normally learned by the system during the corresponding
measurement cycles.
NEXT
Next CAL cycle will
be point 1
(0 CAL points done)
NEXT
CHANGE
Select a previously measured CAL point to repeat the

measurement if needed or select the next available CAL
point to perform an additional calibration measurement.
ACTUAL level AT
point #1 (not used)
0.000 in level
{@0.000} NEXT
Enter the actual process level at the time the calibration

measurement is being performed.
Start calibration
cycle.
The command to begin the calibration measurement.
NEXT
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CAL Cycle Time

The default calibration cycle averages the measured radiation level over eight time
constant periods. When using the default time constant (128 sec.), the calibration cycle
lasts about 17 minutes (8 x 128 seconds). The duration of the calibration cycle can be
changed by altering the time constant value (see page 5-1), or by changing the number of
time constant periods used.
The precision of the measured radiation level improves as the measurement time is
increased. Since any error in the calibration measurement will result in a corresponding
error in the measurement readouts, it is recommended that the default standardization
cycle time not be shortened.
Note:
The calibration cycle time must be set to at least two time constant periods
or the gauge will automatically abort the calibration cycle.
Calibrating the Gauge

Calibration measurements can be performed on up to 16 calibration points. You can
perform a new calibration measurement or recalibrate an existing point at any time. Since
the calibration values are adjusted automatically whenever you standardize, you should
not need to repeat calibration measurements unless buildup or other changes in the tank
affect readings differently at different levels.
Note:
The accuracy of the gauge depends on how accurately you can hold the
level. Any error can affect subsequent measurements.
It is a good idea to calibrate at the tank full level first, then at several
intermediate levels, especially where the tank or gauge geometry changes.
You will repeat the following procedure for each calibration point.
Measurements above the highest calibration point can be extremely
inaccurate. This is also true of measurements below the lowest calibration
point if you deferred standardization.
Use the following steps to set a calibration data point:
If the gauge is not already standardized, use the basic setup in Chapter 3 to set up
and standardize the gauge, or to defer standardization.
Fill the tank with process material to a particular level you are interested in.
Measure the level accurately and keep it as steady as possible.
From the normal display, press to step to either the Set up level or the
Gauge fine tuning menu. Then press to step to the Level gauge calibration
menu and press to enter it.
Press to step to the Number of points in data table item. If you have not
already done so, enter the number of calibration points you plan to set. Press
once to confirm and again to continue.
In the Actual level item for the point you are setting, enter the actual level at
which you are holding the process. Write down the data point number of the
item.
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Press to step down to the Next CAL cycle will run on item. (Skip all the
CAL/STD ratio items, these are primarily for information.) Use the arrow keys
to select the data point number you wrote down in the previous step.
Press to step to the Start calibration cycle menu item, then press to start
the cycle.
When the cycle is finished, return to the Level gauge calibration menu, and
step down to the CAL/STD ratio item that corresponds to the level you just
calibrated on (the corresponding level is shown in brackets). See the next section
for an explanation of this ratio. Write down the level and CAL/STD ratio for this
point.
You can keep a list of each data points level and CAL/STD values; then enter
them manually later if you ever need to reproduce the same calibration, for
example, after using Erase all entries! to restore defaults.
Repeat this procedure for each calibration point.
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Chapter 6 Set Up Current Output and Alarms
Chapter 6
Set Up Current Output and Alarms
This chapter describes the menu items under the Modify or reassign current output
menu in the following section and the Set up fault alarms or change process alarm
assignments menu beginning on page 6-3.
Modify or Reassign Current Output

Use the Modify or reassign current output menu to
Set the span for the current output (4.00 to 20.0 mA is default span).
Specify which measurement should drive the current output in normal mode.
Specify which measurement should drive the current output in alternate mode.
Implement correction factors on each current output,
Set a current output hold value other than the default of 50% of scale.
The primary measurement is assigned to the current output in both normal mode and
alternate mode by default. To assign a measurement other than the primary measurement
to the current output, use the following procedure:
Define one or more additional measurements using the Set up additional

measurements menu (see page 4-1).
Use the Modify or reassign current output menu to assign the current output (in
normal mode, alternate mode, or both) to the desired measurement.
Return to the Set up additional measurements menu, enter the Modify setup
menu for the desired measurement, and specify the measurement range for the
maximum and minimum current output values.
The current output can be set up to switch from normal mode to alternate mode when an
alarm is triggered (see Set Up for Alarms to Execute Commands on page 6-4). You can
also directly enter a command to force a switch between normal and alternate modes (see
Common Action Items on page 7-2).
For example, if you were interested in monitoring a level range of 5.0-10.0 ft during one
portion of the process and a level range of 5.0-20.0 ft during another part of the process,
you could set up the measurements and current output as follows.
Set up measurement 1 (the primary measurement) as level and assign it to drive

the current output in normal mode with a level range of 5.0-10.0 ft.
Also set up measurement 2 as level, but assign measurement 2 to drive the
current output in alternate mode with a level range of 5.0-20.0 ft. The
measurement values corresponding to the maximum and minimum current output
values are entered in the Set up additional measurements menu.
Two different measurements can be assigned to control the current output, with one
measurement assigned to the current output in normal mode and the second measurement
assigned to the current output in alternate mode.
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Modify or Re-assign Current Output Menu

Display
Modify or re-assign
current output
Comments
Press to access Current output menu items.
Press to scroll to other menus.
Other functions
Maximum current
output 20.00 mA
(4.000 to 20.00)
NEXT
The maximum current output value ranges from the

minimum current output value (4.000mA by default) to
20.00mA. The default value for the maximum current
output is 20.00mA.
Minimum current
output 4.00 mA
(.0001 to 20.00)
NEXT
The minimum current output value ranges from .0001mA to

the maximum current output (20.00mA by default). The
default value for the minimum current output is 4.000 mA.
Note: Entering a value of exactly 0.0 sets the minimum
current output to the default value of 4.000 mA. It
is recommended that this value be set to 2.0 mA
or greater.
Note: If two or more measurements have been set up, the next two menu items will be
displayed.
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Mea 1: ft level
is sent to current
out 0 in normal
mode. NEXT CHANGE
Assign measurement to the current output in normal mode.

Select from the primary measurement (Mea 1) and any
measurements set up using the Set up additional
measurements menu.
Mea 1: ft level
is sent to current
out 0 in alternate
mode. NEXT CHANGE
Assign measurement to the current output in alternate

mode. Select from the primary measurement (Mea 1) and
any measurements set up using the Set up additional
measurements menu.
Correction factor
for current output
at maximum: 1.000
NEXT
Fine tune the maximum current output value to correct for

any variation among systems. (The maximum current
output value is scaled by this value.)
Correction factor
for current output
at minimum: 1.000
NEXT
Fine tune the minimum current output value to correct for

any variation among systems. (The minimum current output
value is scaled by this value.)
Current output
hold mode value
50.00 % of scale
NEXT
Enter desired value for mid-range hold value for the current
output. Value is entered as a percentage of the maximum
current output value. The default is 50%.
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Set Up Fault Alarms or Change Process Alarm Assignments

Note:
If no relays are installed in your gauge, the Set up fault alarms or change
process alarm assignments menu will not be displayed initially. Use the
Special functions menu (page 8-10) to enable alarm related functions so
you can set up a non-relay display alarm or other indicator.
The Set up Fault alarms menu provides four submenus which allow you to:
Set up commands to be executed when an alarms is set and/or cleared

Assign process alarms to monitor specific measurements
Assign relays to warning and fault alarms
Assign relays to mode alarms
Do/Do Not Show Relay Status

In addition to the four Set up fault alarms submenus, there is a menu item that allows
you to display the status of the relays (if relays are installed) on the fourth line of the
measurement display. If you select Do show relay status, a message similar to
21 RELAY# ON
is displayed, indicating that both relays number 1 and number 2 are currently on. Only
the numbers of the relays that are currently turned on are shown in the status message.
Non-relay Alarms
If your gauge does not have relays installed, the various alarm setup options will not be
displayed in the menus. To enable display of the alarm setup menu options, you must go
to the Special functions menus (page 8-10) and change the item Do not enable alarm
related selections to Do enable. You will then be able to assign any of the alarm
indicators with the exception of controlling a relay.
Alarm Types
There are three types of alarms, process, fault/warning, and mode alarms, as described
below. By default, the alarm indicator is always set to Nothing, that is, you must
specify the desired alarm indicator for each alarm. In some cases, for example, when the
Standardization or Calibration modes are active, a warning message will be displayed
even if no other alarm indicator has been assigned. The status and history of alarms can
be reviewed using the view alarm status and view alarm history, see Diagnostics:
System Test, Related Items on page 9-2.
Process alarms actions occur when a process measurement value (level, volume, etc.)
passes either the alarm set point or alarm clear point, that is, when the alarm is activated
or when the alarm clears.
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Fault and warning alarms alert you to potential problems with the operation of the gauge.
The fault and warning alarms are:
System fault
CAL cycle aborted
Sensor under range
Sensor over range
Current output maximum or minimum reached
Mode alarms provide information about the status of the gauge.
STD mode
CAL mode
Hold(s) are active
Current output is set to alternate mode
Alternate time constant is in use
Keypad is in use
Power has been off
Set Up for Alarms to Execute Commands

Use the Set up for alarms to execute commands menu items (see table below) to assign
commands for up to three pairs of alarm actions. Each alarm action pair consists of a
command to be executed when an alarm is activated (set) and a second command to be
executed when the alarm is cleared. Once an alarm action pair has been defined, the
alarm action pairs will be added to the list of alarm indicators in the Set up alarm menu
items and can be assigned as an alarm indicator for a specific alarm.
1. To assign a command action set to a process measurement alarm, you must have
set up the measurement and have assigned an alarm to the measurement.
2. To assign a command action set to a fault, warning, or mode alarm, use the menu
items described in the Assign Relays to Fault, Warning and Mode Alarms
section on page 6-6.
Note:
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Due to the limited display space, the alarm indicated by selection in the
Set up alarm menu can not display the full command name. The alarm
action pairs are referred to as #1 act on ALM action, and so forth. It is
recommended that you write down each command action pairs that you
assign for future reference.
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Set Up for Alarms to Execute Commands Menu

Display
Set up for alarms to
execute commands
Comments
Menu subgroup heading. Press to access menu items,
press to scroll to next Alarms menu subgroup.
NEXT
#1 act on ALM SET is
Do nothing command
Continue Change
#1 act on ALM CLR is
Do nothing command
Continue Change
Press to scroll through the list of commands. Select the

action (command) to be executed when alarm is activated.
Selecting a command other than Do nothing makes action
set #1 available for assignment to specific alarm conditions.
Select the command to be executed when the alarm clears.
Typically a command is selected to undo the effects of the
command executed when the alarm is activated.
Note: The above two menu items are repeated for alarm action sets #2 and #3.
Alarm Commands
The following commands can be assigned as alarm actions:
Do nothing
Finish gauge STD/CAL early
Hold current output at 50.00% of scale
Hold current output at maximum (normally 20 mA)
Hold current output at minimum (normally 4 mA)
Clear all holds
Hold current output(s) at FAULT HIGH (20.8 mA or greater)
Stop data stream on port 1
Restart data stream on port 1
Stop data stream on port 2
Restart data stream on port 2
Show custom message on line 4
Stop custom message on line 4
Switch current output to alternate mode
Switch current output to normal mode
Switch display to alternate mode
Switch display to normal mode
Hold current output(s) at FAULT LOW (3.6 mA or less)
Save relay log data to NVRAM
Update data output to port 1, RS-232
Update data output to port 2, RS-485
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Assign Alarms to Measurements

Use the Assign alarms to measurements menu to assign alarms to monitor specific
measurements. This menu item will only be displayed if you have set up one or more
measurements in addition to the primary measurement using the Additional
measurements menu (see page 4-1).
By default all 16 alarms are assigned to the primary measurement, measurement 1.
Assign Alarms to Measurements Menu

Display
Assign alarms to
measurements
NEXT
#1 alarm monitors
measurement 1
ft level
Continue Change
Comments
press to scroll to next Alarms menu subgroup. Only
displayed if you have set up one or more additional
measurements (other than primary).
Press to scroll through the list of measurements that have
been set up until the one you want appears. Message on
third line indicates the measurement type corresponding to
the measurement number.
Note: By default configuration, all 16 alarms are assigned to the measurement 1 (the
primary measurement). Above menu item is repeated for alarms 2 15. Press
EXIT SETUP to save entries and return to the measurement display if you do not
want to assign more alarms.
#16 alarm monitors

measurement 1
ft level
Continue Change
Scroll through the list of measurements that have been set

up until the one you want appears.
Assign Relays to Fault, Warning and Mode Alarms

Relays can be assigned to fault alarms, warning alarms and mode alarms using the menu
items shown in the table below. The Assign relays to warning alarms and fault alarms
menu items apply to warning and fault alarms, while the Assign relays to mode alarms
menu items apply to the mode alarms.
The Assign relays menu headings are somewhat misleading as these menus are used
to assign any of the alarm indicators (controlling relays, flashing the measurement
display, zeroing current output, or executing a command) to the fault, warning, or mode
alarms.
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Assign Relays to Warning Alarms and Fault Alarms

This menu assigns actions to indicate a warning alarm state, a system fault alarm or a
signal loss alarm.
Assign Relays to Warning Alarms and Fault Alarms Menu

Display
Comments
Assign relays to
warning alarms and
fault alarms
NEXT

press to scroll to next Alarms menu subgroup. For each
of the following menu items, press to scroll through and
select the desired alarm indicator.
System fault
alarm indicated by
(Nothing)
NEXT CHANGE
Press to select the desired alarm indicator for the

system fault alarm.
CAL cycle aborted

alarm indicated by
(Nothing)
NEXT CHANGE
Press to select the desired alarm indicator for the CAL

cycle aborted alarm.
Sensor under range

alarm indicated by
(Nothing)
NEXT CHANGE
Press to select the desired alarm indicator for the sensor

under range alarm. The sensor under range alarm will
occur during a standardization measurement if the radiation
level is less than the background level.
Sensor over range

alarm indicated by
(Nothing)
NEXT CHANGE
Press to select the desired alarm indicator for the sensor

over range alarm.
Current max or min

alarm indicated by
(Nothing)
NEXT CHANGE
Press to select the desired alarm indicator for the

current max or min alarm. Alarm indicated when the
current output has reaches the max or min value.
Exit from:
Press to exit from this menu subgroup.
Assign relays to
warning alarms and
fault alarms
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Assign Relays to Mode Alarms

This menu assigns actions (alarm indicators) to the mode alarms.
Assign Relays to Mode Alarms Menu

Display
Comments
Assign relays to
mode alarms
NEXT

press to scroll to next Alarms menu subgroup. For each
of the following menu items, press to scroll through and
select the desired alarm indicator.
STD mode
alarm indicated by
(Nothing)
NEXT CHANGE
Select alarm indicator for the STD mode alarm.
CAL mode
alarm indicated by
(Nothing)
NEXT CHANGE
Select alarm indicator for the CAL mode alarm.
Hold(s) are active

alarm indicated by
(Nothing)
NEXT CHANGE
One or more holds are active. See
Output on alt meas

alarm indicated by
(Nothing)
NEXT CHANGE
The current output has switched to the alternate

measurement. See Modify or Reassign Current Output on
page 6-1.
alternate time const

alarm indicated by
(Nothing)
NEXT CHANGE
Select alarm indicator for the alternate time constant

alarm.
Keypad is in use
alarm indicated by
(Nothing)
NEXT CHANGE
The transmitter keypad or a serial port is being used to

access the gauges setup menus. See Security on page
9-1.
Power has been off

alarm indicated by
(Nothing)
NEXT CHANGE
The gauge power has been off. Generally not a concern

unless there was an unexpected interruption in power. Once
saved, the gauges setup parameters are preserved even
when power is disconnected.
Exit from:
Press to exit from this menu subgroup.
Hold Action Items on page 7-4.
Assign relays to
mode alarms
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Chapter 7 Action Items
Chapter 7
Action Items
The Action Items top level menu consists of four menu subgroups as shown in the table
below.
Common Action Items Menu
Display
Common action items
(clear memory, etc)
Comments
Use this menu to restart the system, erase all entries, clear
alarms or view alarm status, clear all holds, and various
other useful actions and/or system commands.
NEXT
Alarm action items
(view, clear, etc)
Various alarm action items including clear, acknowledge,

disable, erase, show history, and end delays for all alarms.
NEXT
Hold action items
(Hold reading, etc)
Use this menu to clear, hold current output, set hold mode
value, scale, and set holds for distance, level and volume.
NEXT
Serial port related
action item
Use this menu to update, set up, and enable the serial ports.
NEXT
Each of these menu subgroups is described in the following sections of this chapter.
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Common Action Items

Common Action Items Menu
Display
Common action items
(clear memory, etc)
Comments
Press to enter the Common action items menu. Press
to continue to next Action Item menu subgroup.
NEXT
System restart. Does
not affect user data
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Restarts system (performs a warm boot). Temporary

memory is erased, but user-entered setup data is not
affected.
Erase all entries!!!

(except COMM setup)
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Erase previously entered set up data. All settings except for

the serial communication settings are reset to factory
defaults. Gauge will behave just like the first time power
was applied.
Clear all holds

(some now in effect)
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
[CMD 9] Command to clear all holds, if any are in effect.

See
Hold Action Items on page 7-4.
Note: If more than three measurements are set up, the system assigns the extra
readouts to show up in alternate mode and the display toggles between
normal and alternate modes. The next two items freeze the display in alternate
or normal modes. Execute a Clear all holds command (CMD 9) to resume display
toggling between normal and alternate displays.
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Switch display to
alternate mode
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Displayed when more measurements are set up than can be

displayed at one time. Execute command to stop display
alternation, showing only the higher-numbered readouts.
Execute Clear all holds command to resume display
alternation.
Switch display to
normal mode
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Similar to Switchto alternate item above. Stops display

alternation, showing only the lower-numbered readouts.
Execute Clear all holds command to resume display
alternation.
Switch current out

to alternate mode
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
[CMD 132] Displayed when different measurements are

assigned to the current output in normal and alternate
modes, see page 6-1. Command toggles between switch to
alternate and switch to normal current output mode.
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Alarm Action Items

Alarm Action Items Menu
Display
Alarm action items
(View, clear, etc)
Comments
Press to enter the Alarm action items menu. Press to
continue to next Action item menu subgroup
NEXT
View alarm status

NEXT
View alarm history

NEXT
Clear all alarms
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Press to review all alarms currently in effect. Includes

process, warning, fault, and mode alarms
Press to review history of all alarms that have occurred

since the last clear all alarms command. Includes process,
warning, fault, and mode alarms.
Acknowledge, then clear and reset all alarms. All alarm
actions are cleared, but the setup of the alarms is not
affected. Alarm actions are re-established when the alarm is
again activated.
Acknowledge
all alarms
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Acknowledge, but do not clear or reset alarms. All alarm

actions (relay, etc.) are cleared, but the actual alarm remains
activated. The alarm action is not re-established until the
alarm is cleared (by command or change in process) and the
alarm is again activated.
Disable all alarms

Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Turns all alarms off until manually turned on. This

command causes the system to ignore alarms. After
executing this command, the display will read Enable all
alarms. Executing the command a second time reinstates
all alarms.
Erase all alarm action

assignments
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Erases entries for alarm assignments to relays, command

execution, display flash, and zeroing current output.
Executing this command returns all alarm assignments to
their defaults.
Note: The next two menu items are only displayed if alarm delay times have been
enabled in the Special Functions menu (page 8-10) and a delay time for alarm
activation or alarm clear has been entered for one or more alarms.
End alarm
delay command
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
If an alarm condition is true but alarm activation is being

delayed because the alarm delay time has been set, this
command cancels the delay time and the alarm will be
activated.
End un-alarm
delay command
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
If an alarm clear condition is true but the alarm clear is

being delayed because the alarm clear (un-alarm) delay
time has been set, this command cancels the delay time and
the alarm will be cleared.
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Hold Action Items

Hold Action Items Menu
Display
Hold action items
(Hold reading, etc)
Comments
Press to enter the Hold action items menu. Press to
continue to next Action item menu subgroup.
NEXT
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Clear all holds

(none now in effect)
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Execute this command to clear all holds (if any holds are in
effect).
Hold current output

at max (20.00 mA)
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Holds all current outputs at the value entered for the

maximum current output.
Hold current output

at min (4.000 mA)
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Holds all current outputs at the value entered for the

minimum current output.
Hold current outputs

at FAULT LOW
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Hold current output(s) at the FAULT LOW level, 3.6 mA

or less.

at FAULT HIGH
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Hold current output(s) at the FAULT HIGH level, 20.8 mA

or greater.
Current output
hold mode value
50.00% of scale
NEXT
Enter value in percent for the mid-range current output hold

value. Default value is 50.00%.
Hold current output

at 50.00% of scale
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Press to execute command to hold current output at the

mid-range value specified in the previous menu item.
Level hold mode

value
0.000 ft level
NEXT
Enter the hold value for the primary measurement (level).
Hold level at
0.000 ft level
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Press to hold primary measurement value at the hold

value specified in the previous menu item. After executing
command, display changes to read Clear holds. Press
to clear the hold level command.
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Hold Action Items Menu (cont.)

Display
Comments
Level hold value

0.000 cm
{for abs level test}
{cmd 154}
NEXT
Enter hold value for level used to test the absolute level.
Execute level hold using the next menu item.
Hold level at
0.000 ft level
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Press to execute command to hold primary measurement

value at the hold value specified in the previous menu item.
Use Clear all holds command (first item in this table) to
clear.
Volume hold mode

value 0.000 cu ft
Only displayed if tank volume setup has been completed.

Enter the volume hold value.
NEXT
Hold Volume at
0.000 cu ft
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Press to execute command to hold volume measurement

Serial Port Related Action Items

Serial Port Related Action Items Menu
Display
Serial port related
action items
Comments
Press to enter the Hold action items menu. Press to
return to main heading for the Action items menu group
NEXT
Update data output
to port 1, RS-232
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Sends a data set (as defined by serial transmit setup or

default) to RS-232 port.
Update data output

to port 2, RS-485
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Sends a data set (as defined by serial transmit setup or

default to RS-485 port.
Clear flgs-buff
RS-232
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
[Service-only item.]
Clear flgs-buff
RS-485
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
[Service-only item.]
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Serial Port Related Action Items Menu (cont.)
7-6
Display
Comments
Dump setup data

via port 1, RS-232
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Available only if Serial dump items have been enabled in

the Special functions menu. This item allows the gauges
current setup to be dumped to the RS-232 serial port.
Requires special purpose program.
Dump setup data

via port 2, RS-485
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Same as previous item, except for RS-485 port. Requires

TMTComm software or other special purpose program.
Retrieve setup data

via port 1, RS-232
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Available only if Serial dump items have been enabled in

the Special functions menu. This item retrieves the
gauges setup data dumped to the RS-232 serial port using
the dump setup data command. Requires special purpose
program.
Retrieve setup data

via port 2, RS-485
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Same as previous item, except for RS-485 port. Requires

TMTComm software or other special purpose program.
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Chapter 8 Serial Ports, Contact Inputs, Special Fcts
Chapter 8
Serial Ports, Contact Inputs, Special Fcts
The Set up serial ports menu consists of seven submenu headings as shown in the
table below.
The first four submenus allow you to configure the RS-232 (port 1) and RS-485
(port 2) serial port communication parameters and to set up the data streaming
parameters.
The next two submenus allow commands to be assigned to the two contact
closure inputs. These commands are then executed when the contact closure
inputs are opened or closed.
The last submenu Special functions includes a variety of specialized menu
items for controlling the operation of relays, specifying what is shown on the
measurement displays, enabling the service-only menu items, etc.
Set Up Serial Ports, Contact Input, or Special Functions Menu
Display
Comments

configuration
(baud rate, parity)
NEXT
Configure RS-232 port, baud rate, parity, word length, etc.

Default parameters are 9600, 7-E-1.

configuration
(baud rate, parity)
NEXT
Configure RS-485 port, baud rate, parity, word length, etc.

Default parameters are 9600, 7-E-1. Assign unit number for
party-line communications.

data xmit
(data streaming)
NEXT
Set up parameters to control the selection, formatting, and

transmission of measurement readouts to the terminal over
the RS-232 port.

data xmit
(data streaming)
NEXT
Set up parameters to control the selection, formatting, and

transmission of measurement readouts to the terminal over
the RS-485 port. This menu also includes parameters for
setting up party-line communications.
Assign commands to
execute on contact
open/close 1
NEXT
Assign commands to be executed based on user-supplied

open/close signal to contact closure #1.
Assign commands to
execute on contact
open/close 2
NEXT
Assign commands to be executed based on user-supplied

open/close signal to contact closure #1.
Special functions
Various specialized menu items that enable/disable relay

delay times, relay latching, service-only items, etc.
NEXT
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Serial Ports
The gauge offers both an RS-232 single-drop (port 1) and an RS-485 multi-drop (port 2)
serial interface. Each port provides independent access to the gauge's measurement and
software functions. Both ports can be connected to the gauge simultaneously, however,
the Setup Menus can only be accessed by one port at a time.
You communicate with the gauge using a remote ANSI terminal, a PC with terminal
emulation software, or a TMT Hand-Held Terminal (HHT). You can connect the RS-232
port of the gauge directly to the RS-232 Com port on a PC. To connect the RS-485 port
of the gauge to the Com port on a PC requires an RS-232 to RS-485 adapter. Alternately,
you can connect a TMT HHT directly to the RS-485 port on the gauge.
The RS-485 port supports multi-unit party-line communications. A maximum of 32
units can be connected to the party-line. A unit assigned the default unit number of zero
will behave as if it is the only unit in use.
Note:
Party-line Communications Initial Setup!

To communicate with multiple gauges via an RS-485 party-line, each unit
must be assigned a unique unit identification number so it can be
addressed individually. Initially, all gauges are assigned Unit # 0 by default.
To assign a unique unit number to each gauge, you must be able to
communicate with each gauge individually. This can be achieved by
disconnecting each gauge from the party-line in turn and then
communicating with the disconnected gauge directly. Alternately, power
must be removed from all gauges except the one that you wish to
communicate with.
Thermo offers TMTComm software for your PC that emulates a TMT HHT and also
allows you to set up and monitor multiple gauges over an RS-485 party-line. In addition,
the TMTComm software and the Model 9734 HHT allow you to download gauge setup
parameters to a PC file and to later upload a saved setup file back to the gauge.
Serial Port Related Menus

There are four menu subgroups used to set up and control the serial ports, two for the
RS-232 port and two for the RS-485 port. When you make entries for the parameters, the
actual port operation will not change until you save the entries by exiting the menus.
The serial port communication settings are configured using the Modify port 1 (RS-232)
configuration and the Modify port 2 (RS-485) configuration menus. The Set up port
1 (RS-232) data transmission and Set up port 2 (RS-485) data transmission menus
control the selection, formatting, and transmission of measurement readouts to the
terminal.
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RS-232 and RS-485 Configuration Menus

Use this menu to set up the baud rate and other communication parameters for each port.
The RS-232 and RS-485 configuration menus are very similar. The table below shows
the RS-485 submenu. Most menu items apply to both ports and are identical except for
the reference to port 1 RS-232 or port 2 RS-485. Items with the comment Port 2
RS-485 only are related to party-line communications setup and will not appear in the
RS-232 menu.
Modify Port 2 RS-485 (Port 1 RS-232) Configuration Menu
Display
Comments
Modify Port 2 RS-485

configuration
(baud rate, parity)
NEXT
Press key to access the Modify port configuration

setting menus.
Do not disable
port 2 RS-485
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Turns port on or off. Change to Do if you need to

temporarily disable the RS-485 port.
Unit number of this

gauge (0 to 32) 0
(Should be 0 if not
party-line.) NEXT
Port 2 RS-485 only. Default value is 0 for single unit

operations. Assign unit id number (1-32) for party-line
communications. Master gauge (unit) is normally assigned
to be unit 1 for party-line comms.
Interface RS-485 with

ANCI terminal
(or PC emulation)
Continue Change
Interface RS-485 with the following serial devices:

ANSI terminal (or PC emulation)
Hand-held terminal
Blind mode (no key echo, menu or words)
Port 2 RS-485
9600 baud
Select baud rate.

Valid choices are 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600 bps.
Continue Change
Port 2 RS-485 uses
7 bit word
Change to 8
Continue as is.
Select word length - 7 or 8 bit words.
Port 2 RS-485 uses

even parity
Change to none
Continue as is.
Select parity - even parity or none.
Do send LineFeed
with CR for NewLine
Change to Do not
Exit port 1 setup.
Specify Do or Do not send a LineFeed (ASCII char 10)

after a Carriage Return (ASCII char 13) for a NewLine.
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Terminal Types
The menus allow you to configure the RS-232 (Port 1) and RS-485 (Port 2) ports to
communicate with the following devices.
Note:
ANSI terminal: The gauge sends ANSI escape sequences for screen and cursor
control which are supported by ANSI terminals and by most PC-based
communication packages. This setup allows full access to the gauge menu system
from the terminal.
HandHeld terminal: This configuration supports the TMT Hand-Held Terminal
(Model 9733) or the TMTCOMM software emulation of the Hand-Held terminal.
Blind mode: This is a special mode that supports access to the gauge via a userwritten program or script. The menu system is not available, rather the
hexadecimal version of the direct entry keyboard codes must be used to enter
parameters. The gauge unit will echo a > character (ASCII code 62) if the code
is understood, otherwise it sends a < character (ASCII code 60). This mode
supports user-written scripts from within a terminal emulation communications
package to automate a setup or a data monitoring procedure.
Do not attempt to use Blind Mode with the Hand-Held Terminal. The HHT
does not support the hexadecimal direct entry codes required for the blind
mode.
Data Transmission (data streaming) Setup

Note:
Data streaming should only be used when communicating with a remote

terminal or with a PC running terminal emulation software. Due to display
limitations (4 line x 20 character), the Hand-Held Terminal does not support
data streaming.
This menu controls the selection, formatting, and transmission of real-time measurement
data to a serial device via the RS-232 or RS-485 ports. When a port is set up for data
streaming (continuous transmission of readings), the system sends a readout update on a
regular basis. This update interval can be varied from 1 second to 9999 seconds between
updates. The update data can include the readouts from any or all of the measurements
that have been set up (measurements 1 through 8).
Data streaming on a party-line (RS-485 multiple units) is automatically suspended when
you send the SLEEP command, and is normally suspended when you CONNECT to
any unit on the party-line. You can tell a unit to output while in connect using the Set
up port menus (described below) so the unit will continue to data stream, except while
you are in the menu system. A unit with a unit number of zero will automatically output
while in connect.
A reading is a measurement such as level or volume. A data set is all of the readings
being sent by a particular unit. By default, a NEWLINE is sent after each reading. A
HOME and a CLEAR are sent after each set. This causes the data to update at the same
place on the screen.
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Set Up Port 2 RS-485 Data Xmit Menu
Display
Comments

data transmission
(data streaming)
NEXT
Press key to access the Set up port menus to

configure data transmission (data streaming).
Do not inhibit RS-485

data streaming.
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Turns data streaming on or off. If you inhibit data streaming

(select Do), data transmission stops until you again select
Do not.
The following menu item is repeated for all measurements (1-8) which have been set up.
Do not send meas 1

ft level to
RS-485 port.
NEXT CHANGE
Similar menu item is displayed for each measurement

number you have set up. You can enable or disable the
transmission of the data for each measurement individually.
Do not data stream

in connect mode
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Applies to RS-485 only. Select Do to have the gauge

continue data streaming while the gauge is in connect
mode. See page 8-6.
This is a slave
unit (xmit control).
Change to master
Continue as is.
Applies to RS-485 only. Specify whether this gauge is a

slave or the master for party-line communications. See page
8-6.
Set up data format.
Press to access data format menu items, see page 8-8.
NEXT
Set up header- Form
feed, message, etc
{RS-232}
NEXT
Menu subgroup header. Only displayed if non-packet data

transmission has been selected. See page 8-9 for a
description of menu options.
Highest unit number

in group 8
Applies to RS-485 only. Only appears in setup for Master

unit. Enter the highest unit number assigned to any gauge
on the party-line. Maximum number of units is 32.
NEXT
Port 2 RS-485 update
time 0 sec
NEXT
For RS-485 party-line operations: The update time for the

master unit, must be set to the minimum time indicated or
greater. See page 8-6.
For RS-232: Set the time (seconds) between updates.
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PartyLine Communications
This section describes various aspects of setting up and using party-line communications
for multiple gauges.
Setting up a Party-Line
To set up party-line communications from the local keypad and display of each gauge on
the party-line, use the following procedure.
1. Wire all units to the RS-485 common lines as per the wiring instructions in the
installation guide provided with your gauge.
3. For each unit, ensure the Modify port menu communication settings are the
same (baud rate, parity, and handshake). Assign each gauge a unique nonzero
unit number. See page 8-3.
4.
In the Set up portdata transmission menu, (page 8-4) set up the desired RS485 measurement selections, data formats, user messages, etc., for each unit.
5. Using the Set up portdata transmission menu, configure the master unit as
follows. (The master unit is usually assigned the lowest unit number, typically
unit #1.)
Specify that this unit is the master unit.
Specify an appropriate RS-485 update time (see the next section, Master
Update Time.
6. Using the Set up portdata transmission menu, configure each of the slave
units as follows:
Specify that the unit is a slave.
Specify that the RS-485 update time is zero (0).
PartyLine Modes
The party-line has three distinct modes of operation, Unconnected, Connected, and Sleep.
Normally, the party-line operates in the Unconnected mode.
A unit in Unconnected mode only responds to:
a connect ESCAPE sequence with the proper unitnumber suffix

a command code with the proper unitnumber suffix
an all units SLEEP Command
an all units WAKEUP Command
a data streaming sync character
When a unit is in Connect mode, the units Setup Menus can be accessed (if not in Blind
or Printer mode) and the unit will continue to send updates if Do data stream in connect
mode has been enabled. Connect mode is exited when a valid DISCONNECT command
is received.
A unit in Sleep mode will not respond to anything except a valid WAKEUP Command.
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Party-Line Commands
Some useful escape codes are:
ESC [ Z# #
CONNECT Command. (## = unit number, e.g., 01 or 24).
ESC O Q
DISCONNECT Command
ESC X C
SLEEP Command (ANSI)
ESC X D
WAKEUP Command
ESC X 1
CONNECT Acknowledge (gauge sends this to acknowledge the

CONNECT command)
ESC X 2
Acknowledge DISCONNECT Command
ESC O V
ID REQUEST Command
ESC X 4
ID REQUEST TERMINATED Command
ESC [Yuu;cc;vvdd
POLLING Command, where

uu = unit number (in hex) on party-line
cc = command (in hex)
vv = unit number + 3 (in hex)
dd = command number +3 (in hex)
Presently, only three cc command values are supported:

86 Single Data Stream Update on RS-485
8B Download NVRAM contents to PC on RS-485
8D Upload NVRAM contents to gauge
Example: ESC [Y01;86;0489 sends the Single Update command to Unit 1.
Party-Line Limitations
The RS-485 party-line uses half-duplex communications. That is, only one system can
send information at any given time. For instance, if you are entering data during the time
window for a gauge to send its output, garbled characters may result. This occurs mainly
when the gauges menu system is being accessed in Connect mode. In this circumstance,
you should verify that the gauge received the correct setup information before continuing.
The party-line also behaves erratically when more than one device issues synch
characters. This can happen if there is more than one master on the link, or if synch
characters are sent from a terminal or PC.
Data streaming has to be explicitly turned off in the Set up port 2 RS-485 data
transmission menu. Deselecting all measurements from data streaming will not inhibit
data streaming. Rather, the gauge will send a default update with all measurements,
escape string positioning, and the For setup... message. This default update is intended
to appear after a complete NVRAM erasure (i.e., performing a CMD 74), when data
streaming has not yet been configured. Also, the data formatting and update time menus
will not be available until at least one measurement is selected.
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Set Up Data Format Menu

The Set up data format menu items establish the formatting used for text transmission
(for example, labeling, tabulation, and pagination) for measurements sent to a terminal or
printer. In the following menu items, a reading refers to a particular measurement such as
level or volume. A data set refers to all the readings being transmitted by a particular unit
(gauge). By default, a NEWLINE is sent after each reading. A HOME and a CLEAR are
sent after each data set. This causes the data to update at the same place on the screen.
The Set up data format menus are identical for the RS-232 and the RS-485 ports except
for the references to the port number. The table below shows the menu items as they
appear for the RS-232 port.
Set Up Data Format Menu
Display
Set up data format.
NEXT
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Comments
The following non-packet format menu items are displayed
if Do not transmitpacket format was selected in the
Set up portdata transmission menus. The menu items
are identical for the RS-232 and RS-485 ports.
Do not put meas num

before each reading.
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Select Do to put the measurement number (1 to 8) before

each reading.
Do send NEWLINE
after each reading.
Change to Do not
Continue as is.
Do sends a logical NEWLINE after each reading. Do

not suppresses the NEWLINE.
Do send units
with each reading.
Change to Do not
Continue as is.
Do sends the measurements unit string (ft level, sig str, cu

M, etc). Do not suppresses the units string.
Do not put unit num

before each reading.
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Applies to RS-485 party-line communications only. Sends

the gauge unit number with each reading.
Do not put TAB

after each reading.
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Change to Do to append a TAB (ASCII char 9) after each

reading. Useful for sending columnar data to a printer.
Do CLEAR & HOME

before each data set.
Change to Do not
Continue as is.
Sends an ANSI clear/home escape string after data set.
Do not send NEWLINE

after each data set.
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Change to Do to send logical NEWLINE after

transmission of a gauges data set.
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Set Up Data Format Menu (cont.)

Display
Comments
Do not send user msg

Change to Do
Continue as is.
Change to Do to send a custom (user-defined) message

before each dataset.
Do not put unit num

Change to Do
Continue as is.
Applies to RS-485 party-line communications only. Change

to Do to send the gauge unit number before transmission
of each gauges data set.
Set up custom
data set messages
{RS-232}
NEXT
Displayed if Do send usr msg was selected above. Menu

is similar to Custom Units Messages on page 8-11 and
uses the same message data base.
Port 1 (RS-232) start

readout at screen
row 0
NEXT
Sends ANSI command to position readout start at a

specified row number. Not available in blind, printer, or
hand-held terminal modes.
Port 1 (RS-232) start

readout at screen
column 0
NEXT
Sends ANSI command to position readout start at a

specified column number. Not available in blind, printer, or
hand-held terminal modes.
Contact Inputs
You can assign commands to be executed based on a user-provided contact input open or
close. The following menu items are available for each contact closure input installed in
your gauge.
Assign Commands to Execute on Contact Open/Close Menu

Display
Comments
Do nothing command
Press to scroll through the list of commands until the one

you want is displayed. Commands include, hold current
output at max/min, clear all alarms, clear all holds, etc.
executed by closing
switch 1. Use Chg
Do nothing command
executed by opening
switch 1. Use Chg
Press to scroll through the list of commands until the one

you want is displayed. Typically, select a command to
reverse the effect of the contact close command.
Note: These menu items are repeated for contact closure input number 2.
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Special Functions
Special Functions Menu
Display
Do not enable alarm
related selections
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Only displayed if relays are not installed. Change to Do

to enable the alarm-related menu selections throughout the
Setup Menus.
Do not enable alarm

relay delay times.
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Only displayed if relays are installed. Change to Do to

enable relay alarm delay time entries in menus that set up
process limit alarms.
Do not make relay

latching available
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Only displayed if relays are installed. Change to Do to

enable relay latch mode entries in menus that set up process
limit alarms.
Do not disable For

setup, etc. display
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Change to Do to suppress the message on line 4

(warnings and setup direction) of the normal readout. This
allows all four lines to be used for measurement readouts.
Do not show relay

status on readout.
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Change to Do to display relay status on measurement

display. The numbers of the relays currently turned on are
displayed along with the normal measurement readouts.
Do not disable
dynamic tracking
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Leave this item set to Do not so that dynamic tracking

remains enabled.
Do not enable user

defined (UD) units.
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Change to Do to enable user defined units option in the

various Select units menu items. This allows you to
specify a conversion factor from the internal gauge units to
the user-defined units.
Do not enable
service-only items.
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Causes additional service-only setup items to show up in

several areas. Default condition is Do not.
Do not enable
multiple setups
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Change to Do to allow the gauge calibration data to be

stored in one of eight data sets (1 - 8). When enabled the
Store/retrieve multiple setups menu chain will be
displayed under the Set up density menu.
AUX INPUT setup
Submenu to setup the time constant for the AUX INPUT

value, the AUX current input min (0 mA default) and max
(20 mA default) values, and the value of the AUX
parameter at the min and max current input values.
NEXT
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Special Functions Menu (cont.)

Display
Comments
Do enable
serial dump items.
Change to Do not
Continue as is.
Change to Do not to disable commands to dump and

retrieve setup data via the serial ports. See Serial Port
Related Action Items on page 7-5.
Special span entries

Level
Submenu allowing the current output span for the primary

measurement (Meas 1 reading for current output max/min)
to be changed, overriding span defined by entries in the
primary setup section.
NEXT
Set up custom units
messages
Submenu group to set up custom messages. See the next

section for details.
NEXT
Do not use 2nd order
calibration bk tab
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Change to Do to use second order rather than linear

interpolation between calibration points. This may provide
better level estimates for one or two calibration points
equally spaced along the length of the detector. For closely
spaced calibration points, use linear interpolation (default).
Special Relay Controls

The three menu items in the table below are displayed in the Set up alarm menu if the
corresponding relay-related options have been enabled in the Special functions menu.
These menu items provide special controls for relays that have been assigned as an alarm
indicator.
Set Up Alarm Menu - Relay Indicator Related Items
Display
Comments
Alarm relay 1 set

delay 0 seconds
(0-255 s after
alarm)
NEXT
Displayed only if alarm relay delay times is enabled. The

activate alarm condition must persist for the delay time
entered before the alarm is activated.
Alarm relay 1 clear

delay 0 seconds
(0-255 s after alarm
has cleared)
NEXT
Displayed only if alarm relay delay times is enabled. The

alarm clear condition must persist for the delay time entered
before the alarm is cleared.
Do not use latching

mode with relay 1.
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Displayed only if relay latching is enabled. If latching is

enabled, the relay remains in the alarm state when the alarm
has cleared. The relay state is cleared by a Clear alarms
command, or when power is turned off.
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Multiple Setups
When multiple setups are enabled under the Special functions menu, the Store/
retrieve/view multiple setups menus shown below will be available under the Set up
density menu.
Store/Retreive/View Multiple Setups Menu
Display
Comments
Commands to store
setup as one of nine
configurations
NEXT
Provides commands to select the desired data set (1-8) to

store calibration data and then to store the calibration data.
Commands to retrieve
a stored setup
Provides commands to retrieve calibration data previously

stored in a data set (1-8).
NEXT
View data in stored
setups
Allows you to view the calibration values in previously

stored data sets.
NEXT
When a stored data set has been retrieved for use, the number of the data set is displayed
next to the For setup, press message on the fourth line of the display. For example,
2 For setup, press indicates that stored data set 2 is currently in use.
Custom Units Messages

User entered messages can be used to redefine units and to provide headers for serial
data. For example, suppose display scaling has been used to scale the tank volume
readout by a factor of 1000, that is, 10,000 cu ft is displayed as 10 cu ft. You could set up
a custom message of K_CU_FT and then select that message to be displayed for the
volume units.
The system supports up to eight custom (user defined) messages strings of up to ten
characters each. Custom message menus are found in the Special functions menu
described in the previous section, as well as in the Set up data format submenu of the
Set up portdata transmission menu, see page 8-8. This menu option is also displayed
when you enable display scaling (see page 4-9).
In each case, you can select any of the custom messages that have been entered. You can
also modify an existing message or add a new message.
You enter message characters by using the right and left arrow keys to scroll through the
available character selections or by using the ASCII codes for the characters given in the
table below. The entry screen for each character shows the rest of the ten-character
message to provide context for your selection.
Note:
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Enter a value of 0 (zero) for the first character to reset the message to the
null string, the default value.
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32
SP(ace)
51
70
89
108
33
52
71
90
109
34
"
53
72
91
110
35
54
73
92
111
36
55
74
93
112
37
56
75
94
113
38
&
57
76
95
114
39
58
77
96
115
40
59
78
97
116
41
60
<
79
98
117
42
61
80
99
118
43
62
>
81
100
119
44
63
82
101
120
45
64
83
102
121
46
65
84
103
122
47
66
85
104
123
48
0 (zero)
67
86
105
124
49
68
87
106
125
50
69
88
107
126
Set Up Custom Units Messages Menu

Display
Set up custom units
messages
NEXT
Character #1 of
custom message #1
0
NEXT
Comments
Press to access the custom message setup menu items.
There is a maximum of eight messages, ten characters per
message. The custom units message has no effect on the
measurement readout.
Enter first character of the first custom message. Use the
arrow keys to scroll through the available characters, or
enter the ASCII character code from the table above. Enter
0 (zero) to reset to default (null) value.
Note: Press after selecting a character to move to the next character in the message.
Pressing twice moves to the next message.
Character #1 of
custom message #2
0
NEXT
Enter characters for custom message 2, or press to

continue to the next menu item.
Note: The next menu item is repeated for each measurement that has been set up using
the Set up additional measurements menu.
Meas #1 use message

#0 for readout units
ft level
Continue Change
Select message to use with measurement number 1. The

default message (#0) is shown ft level. Press to scroll
through and select one of the custom messages. Leave at #0
to use default message.
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Chapter 9 Security, Diagnaostics, and Service
Chapter 9
Security, Diagnostics, and Service Menus
The Security, service and diagnostic functions menus is divided into four primary
menu subgroups.
Security Items: (Password, etc.)

Diagnostics: System Test, Related Items
User Service and Related Items
Factory Service and Related Items
(only available if Service-only items are enabled)
These menu groups are described in this chapter.
Security Items
This menu provides password protection to prevent unauthorized personnel from making
new setup entries or changing existing entries in the Setup Menus.
Security Items Menu
Display
Security items:
Password, etc.)
Comments
Press to access the Security items menus.
NEXT
Password ********
(Lock out setup)
NEXT HELP
A password can be any combination of numbers up to eight

digits long. Once a password is entered, the first item in
SETUP will ask for the password. To disable the password
function, enter 0 (zero) here.
Entries have been

changed 14 times
(read only)
NEXT HELP
Whenever entries are changed and saved (save is automatic

when leaving SETUP), this count is increased by one. This
feature can be used to verify that the system has not been
changed.
Keypad is in use
alarm indicated by
(Nothing)
NEXT CHANGE
This alarm indicates that the system Setup Menus are being
accessed either via the keypad or serial port. Use the key
to scroll through the available alarm indicators.
The password is a numeric entry that can be from 1-8 digits in length and include any
combination of the digits 0-9. For example, 056, 4321, and 12345678 are all valid
passwords. Leading 0s are part of the password and must be entered.
Caution:
Do not forget your password! Once a password is established, you

cannot change entries or do fine tuning without the password.
Contact TMT Technical Services for assistance in case of a lost
password.
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Once a password has been set, you must enter this password whenever you use the set up
menus. Once you enter the password and access the Setup Menus, you will be able to
reenter the menus without entering the password for a period of up to five minutes. To
disable the password, enter 0 (zero) for the password value.
The Entries have been changed xx times item can be used to check for unauthorized
entries. The value in this entry is updated each time a setup entry is changed and saved.
After you complete the setup of your gauge, note this value and then periodically check
this item to see if the number has changed. If the number has changed, it indicates that
one or more menu setup items have been changed and saved.
The Keypad is in use item can also help you detect unauthorized changes by activating
an alarm when the system is accessed by either the keypad or the serial port.
Diagnostics: System Test, Related Items

The gauge is highly fault tolerant. If you do encounter a problem, this menu offers
several helpful tools. Should you need to call or fax Thermo about a problem, note the
version number item to determine the software revision installed in your system. The
actual date and time of the software build is also listed here if the Service-only items
are enabled.
Execute the Run self test command to perform the system diagnostic check. The
system performs an automatic test and verification function every ten minutes. All userentered data is double stored and periodically cross-checked. Errors are automatically
corrected and an alarm is activated when an error is detected.
Diagnostics: System Test, Related Items Menu
Display
Diagnostics: System
test, related items
Comments
Press to access the Diagnostic menu items.
NEXT
Run self test
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Execute the self-test command to test the various types of

memory, the data integrity, and the signal processor.
View alarm status

NEXT
View any alarms resulting from self-test as well as other

alarms presently in effect, including process, warning, fault,
and mode alarms.
View alarm history

NEXT
Review all alarms that have occurred since the last clear
alarms command, including process, warning, fault, and
mode alarms.
Serial port
error logs
Sub menu containing error logs for RS-232 and RS-485

serial ports.
NEXT
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Diagnostics: System Test, Related Items Menu (cont.)
Display
Relay history logs
NEXT
Comments
Only displayed if relays are installed.
Submenu containing logs of relay activity including
cumulative on time and number of times activated. See
relay history logs table below.
Program rev #
4.04
20-JAN-1999
18:45:48
NEXT
Software version number. Note this number when calling

Technical Services with questions. Software build date and
time stamp is only displayed when Service-only items are
enabled.
Snapshot MENU
[ Service-only item]
Show instantaneous value of various dynamic internal
parameters. See the Snapshot menu table below.
NEXT
View internal
constants
Submenu to display values of various internal constants that
are computed based on user entries.
NEXT
Last STD cycle was:
empty**
NEXT
STD mode @ CAL cycle
empty**
NEXT
Relay History Logs

Relay History Logs Menu
Display
Comments
Relay 1 on time
142.1 hours
(non-volatile save
once per hour) NEXT
Cumulative total of on time (need not be continuous) for

relay 1. This menu item is repeated for each relay installed.
Relay 1 has been

on 25 times.
(non-volatile save
once per hour) NEXT
Cumulative number of times relay 1 has been turned on

(since last time memory was cleared). This menu item is
repeated for each relay installed.
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Snapshot Menu
This item (in the Diagnostics menu) displays the current (instantaneous) value of
various dynamic internal parameters. This item only shows up if you enable Serviceonly items in the Special functions menu.
Snapshot Menu [Service-only item]
Display
Comments
Snapshot MENU
Press to view instantaneous value of various dynamic
internal parameters.
NEXT
th
Note: The 4 line of several Snapshot menus reads: CONT UPDATE NEXT
Press to UPDATE the snapshot value. Press to switch to CONTinuous update mode.
Display will then show FREEZE. Press again to return to the FREEZE or
snapshot mode.
Readout from
measurement 1
11.07 ft level
CONT UPDATE
Display snapshot of measurement 1 readout.

NEXT
Readout from
measurement 2
150.8 cu ft
CONT UPDATE
Displays the present reading from measurement 2, if

measurement 2 has been set up.
Note: The above menu item is repeated for each measurement that has been setup using
the Set up additional measurements menu.
Counter chip
register status
NEXT
AUX INPUT value
0.00
Submenu that displays the values of scintillation detector

counter chip registers. Values are frozen when you access
this item. Used for service diagnostic purposes only.
Current value of the auxiliary current input.
CONT UPDATE NEXT
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Internal value of
AUX signal
0.000
NEXT
Current value of the auxiliary current input internal

software value.
Internal value of
sensor signal
2568 cps
CONT UPDATE NEXT
Filtered value of radiation level (counts per second)

measured by scintillation detector after background level
has been subtracted.
Internal value of
sensor to CAL ratio
0.3565
CONT UPDATE NEXT
Ratio of:
(measured radiation counts background counts)
to (standardization counts background counts)
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Snapshot Menu (cont.) [service-only item]

Display
Comments
Internal value of
I out %
60.80 %
CONT UPDATE NEXT
Internal value of current output - percent of range.
Internal value of
I out flt
5429 (8000=100%)
CONT UPDATE NEXT
Internal value of current output relative to range of

08000 (floating point).
Internal value of
I out fix
5428 (8000=100%)
NEXT
UPDATE
Internal value of current output relative to range of

08000 (floating point).
HV ctl
4258
Current high voltage control (internal software) value.
CONT UPDATE
NEXT
HV delta
6.622E-3
Current high voltage control adjustment (internal software)

value.
NEXT
HV ctl chg
1.0
Current high voltage control adjustment (internal software)

weighting factor. Value ranges between 1.0 and 255.0.
NEXT
Local data rate

25990 cps
(read only)
NEXT
Current value of the local radiation count rate in counts per

second. The gauge maintains a local data rate (this detector
only) and a global data rate (sum of rates from cascaded
detectors).
Local rate ratio

0.994
(read only)
NEXT
Ratio of local count rate to the local standardization value

(standardization value based on local data rate).
Upper threshold
4509 {out of 8192}
(read only)
NEXT
Reference discriminator setting (internal software value).

This value is used in the high voltage control used for
service diagnostics purposes only.
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User Service and Related Items

The User service menu contains commands that you can execute from the menu.
User Service and Related Items Menu
Display
9-6
Comments
System restart. Does

not affect user data
Exit this menu
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Re-initializes system. Erases temporary memory, but does

not affect user-entered setup data.
Erase all entries !!!

(except COMM setup)
Exit this menu
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Erase all previously entered set up data. All settings except

for serial communication settings are reset to factory
defaults. Gauge will behave just like the first time power
was applied.
Clear all holds

(none now in effect)
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Execute this command to clear all holds (if any) that are in
effect.
Hold current output

at max (20.00 mA)
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Press to hold the current output at the value entered for

the maximum current output.
Hold current output

at min (4.000 mA)
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Press to hold the current output at the value entered for

the minimum current output.

at FAULT LOW
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Hold current output(s) at the Fault Low level (3.6 mA).

at FAULT HIGH
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Hold current output(s) at the Fault High level (20.8 mA).
Current output
hold mode value
50.00% of scale
NEXT
Enter value in % for the mid-range current output hold

value. Default value is 50.00%.
Hold current output

at 50.00% of scale
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Press to hold current output at the mid-range value

specified in the previous menu item.
Level hold mode

value
15.00 ft level
NEXT
Enter the hold value for the primary measurement (level).
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User Service and Related Items Menu (cont.)
Display
Comments
Hold level at
15.00 ft level
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Press to hold primary measurement value at the hold

value specified in the previous menu item. After executing
command, display changes to read Clear holds. Press
to clear the hold level command.
Level hold value

0.000 cm
{for abs level test}
{cmd 154}
NEXT
[Service-only item]
Enter hold value for level used to test the absolute level.
Execute level hold using the next menu item.
Hold level at
0.000 cm
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
[Service-only item]
Press to execute command to hold primary measurement
value at the value specified in previous item. Use Clear all
holds to clear.
Volume hold mode

value 150.0 cu ft
Only displayed if tank volume setup has been completed.

Enter the volume hold value.
NEXT
Hold Volume at
150.0 cu ft
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Press to execute command to hold volume measurement

Review measurement
assignments 1-8
Press to view current measurements.
NEXT
Do not enable
service-only items.
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Change to Do to enable the Service-only items. This

will enable a variety of additional items throughout the
Setup Menus. This also enables the Factory service menu
items shown in the next table.
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Factory Service and Related Items

The following menu is only displayed if Do enable service-only items is selected in the
Special functions menu.
Factory Service and Related Items Menu [Service-only item]
Display
Comments
Program rev #
4.04
20-JAN-1999
18:45:48
NEXT
The program revision number and the date/time of the

software build.
FPLA version:
3
FPLA version number for service diagnostic purposes

only.
NEXT
Stack Statistics
Avail: 1924 bytes
Used: 80 bytes
NEXT
Statistics regarding memory usage for service diagnostic

purposes only.
WDOG Restarts=0
User Warm Boots = 2
Counters that indicate the number of software watchdog

restarts and the number of system restarts by the user (CMD
81) for service diagnostic purposes only.
NEXT
Hardware
diagnostics
Menu subgroup header. Menu items indicate the length of

the detector and the number of relays installed (determined
by jumper settings on the CPU board).
NEXT
View error status:
Bad NV writes, etc.
Menu subgroup header. See View error status menu table

below.
NEXT
Test relays
NEXT
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Menu subgroup header. This menu item is not displayed if

relays are not installed. See Test Relays menu table
below.
Do not enable
RS-232 test mode
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Enable the RS-232 test mode for factory service

diagnostic purposes only.
Do not enable
RS-485 test mode
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Enable the RS-485 test mode for factory service

diagnostic purposes only.
Do not disable 1.0

limit on sig ratio
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Change to Do disable to allow the signal ratio (current

measured radiation to standardization value) to exceed the
normal maximum of 1.0. This will allow negative values
for the level measurement.
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Factory Service and Related Items Menu [service-only item]
Display
Comments
Do not disable
bad entry testing
Change to Do
Continue as is.
Change to Do to disable testing for invalid entries.

Normally, this item should be set to Do not except for
diagnostic purposes.
Signal diagnostics
Menu subgroup header. See Signal diagnostics menu

table below.
NEXT
View menu, special
measurement, alarm &
command codes
NEXT
Allows you to scroll through a list of the codes for

commands, special measurements (add offset of 1024 to
measurement number), and alarms.
Test Relays (factory service submenu)

Note:
This submenu is only displayed if relays are installed.
Test Relays (factory service submenu)

Display
Commands 88, 89, 153
relay to test = #1
[service-only item]
Comments
Enter relay number to test-set and/or test-clear in the two

next menu items.
NEXT
Test-set relay #1
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Test-clr relay #1
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Test all relays on
Press to test setting (turn on) the relay specified in the

above menu item.
Press to test clearing (turn off) the relay specified in

the above.
Press to test all relays on.
Exit this menu.

NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Test all relays off
Press to test clearing (turning off) all relays.
Exit this menu.

NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Test step relay #1

Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Press to test closing each relay in sequence, beginning

with relay number entered in first item of this menu.
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Signal Diagnostics (factory service submenu)

Signal Diagnostics Menu
Display
9-10
[service-only item]
Comments
Scintillator
HV control value
2647
NEXT
After the high voltage control value has stabilized it is

saved once per day. If power is removed from the gauge,
this stored value is used when power is reapplied. Before a
value has been saved, the default value is 1024.
Scintillator
HV control maximum:
8185
NEXT
Maximum value (internal software value) for the high

voltage control value. Default value is 8185.
Hold HV at
2647
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Execute this command to hold the high voltage at the

current saved value (see the first item in this table).
Hold HV at
present
Exit this menu.
NEXT EXECUTE CMD
Execute this command to hold the high voltage at the

current value.
Track MIN & MAX on

measurement 0
none
NEXT CHANGE
Press to select measurement number. Selecting a nonzero measurement number will cause additional menu items
to be displayed allowing you to track the min and max
values of the selected measurement.
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Chapter 10 Troubleshooting
Contacting Thermo
Thermos technical support department is ready to assist you with any installation or
setup problems you may have with your gauge. You can contact Thermo at:
Phone: 713-272-0404
Fax: 713-272-2272
Web: www. thermo.com
Troubleshooting
Refer to the installation guide for installation and wiring instructions as well as
maintenance instructions for the source head and the detector-transmitter.
DANGER: Remove all power from the unit before servicing. Electrocution can
result if power is present.
No Display
When power is applied, the gauge continuously sends the measurement readouts or a
setup message to the remote terminal or HHT via the serial ports, except when you access
the Setup Menus. If the display is blank when power is applied to the gauge or if the
display disappears, check the following:
Verify that the communication settings are set properly for the remote terminal or
the HHT. The default settings for the gauge are 7 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit,
and 9600 baud.
Verify the power supply at the source.
Remove power from the detector-transmitter, then remove the cover from the
detector housing and verify that the power cable wires are securely fastened to
the correct terminals and that the connectors for RS-485 or RS-232 serial port are
correctly wired. (Refer to the Installation and Maintenance Manual.)
If the optional AC Power board is installed, verify that the connectors on the
cable connecting the AC Power board to the CPU board are securely seated on
both boards. (Refer to the Installation and Maintenance Manual.)
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Scintillation Detector Problems

Note:
Enable the Service-only items in the Special functions menu before

proceeding with this section. Refer to Chapter 9 for details on the servicerelated menus.
If you suspect a detector problem, you can quickly check the detector output using the
Internal value of sensor signal item in the Snapshot menu (Direct Entry Code
112003). If the tank is at least partially empty, this value (count rate in counts per second)
should be much larger with the source shutter ON than with the shutter OFF (typically
more than ten times larger).
As a further check, empty the tank and compare the Internal value of sensor signal to
the STD value in use (standardization value) displayed in the Sensor standardization
submenu of the Gauge fine tuning menu (Direct Entry code 121003). If the gauge was
working properly when it was last standardized, the two values should be similar. (The
match is not exact because the STD value is filtered and corrected for background
radiation and source decay.)
If the displayed signal value is not behaving correctly, be sure to consider misalignment
of the gauge head, buildup or wear, debris in the beam path, or faulty shutter operation
before testing the detector signals.
If you can eliminate these other factors, the cause is probably on the CPU board. Verify
that the connectors on the cable connecting the Detector board to the CPU board are
securely seated on both boards (refer to the Installation and Maintenance Manual). If the
problem remains, call Thermo Technical Services for assistance.
Current Board Problems

If you suspect a problem with the current output, attach an ammeter to the current output
and verify the current at various output levels. Use the User service menu to hold the
current output at specific levels for testing (see Chapter 9 for details).
Relay Problems
If you suspect a problem with a relay output, you can attach a continuity tester to the
suspected relay output and use the Test relays commands to test relay operation. (see
Chapter 9 for details.)
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Appendix A Special Measurement Codes
Appendix A Special Measurement Codes

If the Service-only items are enabled, the special measurement type is available in
the Set up additional measurements menu. This feature is normally used to monitor
certain internal gauge values for specific diagnostic purposes. Some of the more useful
special measurement values can also be viewed in the Diagnostics Snapshot menu (see
Snapshot Menu on page 9-4 for details).
If you select the special measurement type in the measurement set up menus, you will
be prompted to enter a 4-digit code for the special measurement. The table below lists
some of the special measurement codes and a description of the measurement value.
Special Meas.
Number
Special Meas.
Code
1540
V0 - Unfiltered level signal (10)
1541
V flo - Unfiltered AUXiliary Input Value
1031
REF (cps) - Reference count rate
1032
HVCorr - Scintillator HV control change value
1033
VD - Filtered global count rate (meas cnts bkgd cnts)
24
1048
HVCTL - Scintillator HV control value
25
1049
HVGAIN - Scintillator HV control gain value
27
1051
temperature (deg C) - rough measurement
49
1585
REF_DISC - Reference Discriminator Setting (0-8192)
51
1075
KNORM - Inverse of STD value
54
1078
Cumulative ON time (hours) for relay #1
55
1079
Cumulative ON time (hours) for relay #2
62
1598
Actuation count (10) for relay #1
63
1599
Actuation count (10) for relay #2
83
1107
Current output % of scale
85
1109
min capture value
86
1110
max capture value
87
1111
Local data count rate (cps) - Meas 1113/Meas 1112
88
1112
Local update time (sec) - typically 2-8 seconds
89
1113
Local data counts accumulated during local update time
93
1117
Local count rate (counts/sec)
94
1118
Ratio of Data counts to Reference counts
n/a
147
Special Equation Form 1 see page 4-6.
n/a
148
n/a
149
Special Measurement Description
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Communications and Measurement Display

Inputs and Outputs

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RS-232: One terminal block

Full duplex communication with

RS-485: One terminal block and one

HART protocol supported over the

Optional daughter board required.

Two relays (optional) are available on

Process alarms and system fault or

Form C SPDT, Isolated, 8 A, 220 Vac

Two contact closure inputs are

Execute system commands based on a

0-20 mA dc current input

Current input value can be used to

Optional backlit display of

Up to four measurement readouts can

Two lines, 16 characters per line

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How to Use This Manual

Setting Up the Gauge

Set up the primary measurement (level) and alarms,

Chapter 4 Set Up Additional Measurements explains how to set up additional

Common action items

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Chapter 2 Getting Started

You must have a specific license to commission the gauge. Refer to

Communicating with the Gauge

Serial Communications Setup

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Primary Measurement setup

For setup press

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Entering Data and Commands

Use the Arrow Keys to Navigate the Setup Menus

Exiting the Menus and Saving Your Entries

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Hand-Held Terminal Keypad

Reset Entries to Factory Defaults

Service-Only Menu Items

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