The 4-wire EchoTREK Series compact ultrasonic level transmitters are designed for solids level monitoring tasks where previously only more complex, two part systems have performed adequately. These ultrasonic level sensors from NIVELCO have high efficiency SenSonic narrow beam angle transducers, which gives superb signal transmission and allows the EchoTREK Series to overcome filling noise, dusting, and irregular surface formations (in most cases). This high performance, compact, powder, and solids level measurement transmitter is equipped with QUEST+ software, which uses advanced process adaptive signal processing for reliable echo monitoring.
The EchoTREK for solids from NIVELCO is a series of level transmitters for measuring level in tanks, sumps, and more. Its ultrasonic level metering technology is based on the principle of measuring the time required for the ultrasound pulses to cover the distance from the sensor to the surface of the medium and back. The echoes bounced back from the surface reach the face of the sensor after the time of flight of the ultrasonic impulse.
The time of flight of the reflected signal is measured and processed by the electronics, and then this is converted to distance, level, volume or mass proportional data with the help of the customizable tank shape and dimensions. The intelligent QUEST+ process adaptive signal processing software system ensures that the electronics identifies and validates the solids surface signal, giving reliable level monitoring.
Coning or arching caused by the filling and emptying process can result in an adversely weak echo when the transducer is installed vertically. The joystick aiming device, an important part of the EchoTREK Series ultrasonic level transmitters offers a suitable solution to minimize most of the these unfavorable effects. The optimal tilting position can be adjusted during operation and is recommended to be checked at multiple levels during the filling and emptying process. As a general rule, the best result is obtained by the transducer aimed towards the center of the tank bottom.
Coning or arching is a general feature of solid material storage is caused by the filling and emptying process. Optimizing the aiming by the joystick is recommended in these situations. The drawing on the right shows a special flange that provides easy and fast mounting on the silo top. In case the entire tilting range of the aiming arm is required, the diameter of the opening “D” and the thickness of the roof “V” is to be taken into account.
The MultiCONT processes and displays measurement data supplied by HART equipped level transmitters connected to a Multidrop loop. Up to 15 transmitters (also mixed models) can be connected, and remote programming can be also performed through the MultiCONT. Re-transmission of the data is possible via RS485 communication line to a PC or PLC when needed.
Instruments with HART output can be connected to a PC interfaced by a UNICOMM HART-USB modem. All measured values can be visualized and/or the transmitters can be remote programmed by the PC. Applicable software: EView2 configuration software or NIVISION process visualization software.
| Supply voltage | 85-255 V AC; 11.4-40 V DC; 11.4-28 V AC |
|---|---|
| Ambient temperature | -22 to 140˚F |
| Process temperature | -22 to 140˚F |
| Measuring range | 2-200 feet |
| Output | 4-20 mA, HART, relay |
| Process connection | joystick aiming device |
| Ingress protection | IP65 rating |
| Approvals | ATEX |
| EchoTREK SCD-300 | |
|---|---|
| System | 4-wire |
| Accuracy* | ± (0.2% of measured distance + 0.1% of range) |
| Resolution | 10 mm (0.4 inch) |
| Analog | 4-20 mA |
| Relay | SPDT, 250 V AC / 3 A, AC1 |
| Digital communication | HART |
| Ambient temperature | -22 to 140˚F, with display: -13 to 140˚F |
| Process temperature | -22 to 167˚F |
| Process pressure | 0.7-1.1 bar (0.07-0.11 MPa / 10-16 psi g) Pabsolute and ±0.1 bar (0.01 MPa / 1.45 psi g) difference between ambient and tank pressure |
| Power supply | I. version: 85-255 V AC / 6.8 VA II. version: 11.4-40 V DC / 4.1 W and 11.4-28 V AC / 4.6 VA |
| Electrical protection | Class I |
| Housing | Paint coated aluminum |
| Electrical connection | 2x M20x1.5 plastic cable glands for Ø6-Ø12 mm (0.25-0.45 in) cable, 3x terminal blocks for max. 2.5 mm2 (AWG16) wire cross section, 2x 1⁄2″ NPT internal threads for cable protective pipes. Ex version: See: “Ex Certified” table below |
| Ingress protection | IP65 rating |
| Explosion protection | See: “Ex Certified” table below |
| Mass | ~15.4 lb or 22 lb |
*under optimum conditions and stabilized transducer temperature
| EchoTREK SCD-300 | |
|---|---|
| Protection type | Dust Ex |
| Ex marking | II 1/2 D Ex ma ta/tb IIIC T85˚C…T130˚C Da/Db |
| Ambient temperature | -22 to 140˚F, with display: -13 to 140˚F |
| Process temperature | -22 to 167˚F |
| Electrical connection | 2x M20x1.5 cable glands with Ex ta IIIC protection type for Ø7-Ø12 mm cable, 3x terminal blocks for maximum 2.5 mm2 wire cross section, 2x 1⁄2″ NPT internal threads for cable protective pipes |
| Output | relay: SPDT, 250 V AC / 3 A, AC1 |
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