KROHNE BM 100A Handbook User Manual
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Handbook BM 100 A
Table of contents
General advice on safety................................................................................................................. 4
Range of application........................................................................................................................ 4
Items supplied.................................................................................................................................. 4
Documentation supplied ................................................................................................................. 4
Principal gauge components.......................................................................................................... 5
Product liability and warranty......................................................................................................... 6
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Mechanical installation ..................................................................................................... 7
1.1
Handling and storage...........................................................................................................7
1.1.1
Avoiding blows..................................................................................................................... 7
1.1.2
Avoiding bending ................................................................................................................. 7
1.1.3
Avoiding cable kinks or fraying ............................................................................................ 7
1.2
Installation restrictions ......................................................................................................... 8
1.3
Mounting on a tank .............................................................................................................. 8
1.3.1
Installation instructions: General notes ................................................................................ 8
1.3.2
Installation instructions: Nozzle............................................................................................ 8
1.3.3
Installation instructions: Gauge - all applications ............................................................... 12
1.3.4
Specific installation instructions: gauge - liquid applications.............................................. 14
1.3.5
Specific installation instructions: gauge - solid applications............................................... 15
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Electrical Connections .................................................................................................... 17
2.1
Insulation rating ................................................................................................................. 17
2.2
Electrical installation instructions ....................................................................................... 18
2.2.1
Wiring general notes.......................................................................................................... 18
2.2.2
Wiring connections ............................................................................................................ 19
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User Interface................................................................................................................... 23
3.1
Power On and self-test mode ............................................................................................ 23
3.2
Local user interface ...........................................................................................................23
3.3
Status Markers................................................................................................................... 24
3.4
Parameter Settings ............................................................................................................ 24
3.4.1
General Information ........................................................................................................... 24
3.4.2
Configuration Procedure.................................................................................................... 24
3.4.3
Quick Configuration: configuration examples ....................................................................26
3.4.4
Network Configuration – digital outputs and gauge identification : RS 485, multi-drop...... 32
3.4.5
Summary of User Functions .............................................................................................. 33
3.4.6
BM100A TDR level meter characteristics .......................................................................... 39
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Service and maintenance................................................................................................ 45
4.1
Test Functions in the user menu........................................................................................ 45
4.2
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................. 45
4.2.1
Parameter errors................................................................................................................ 45
4.2.2
Basic Servicing – Replacing fuses and the electronics chassis ......................................... 46
4.3
Fault clearing ..................................................................................................................... 49
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Ordering spare parts ....................................................................................................... 50