Table Of Contents - Honeywell SLG 700 User Manual

1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Transmitter Models ................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Transmitter Components ........................................................................................................ 1
1.3.1 Overview of components .................................................................................................... 1
1.3.2 Electronics Housing ............................................................................................................ 2
1.3.3 Sensor Housing .................................................................................................................. 3
1.3.4 Process Connector ............................................................................................................. 3
1.3.5 Probe .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Communicating with the Transmitter ...................................................................................... 6
1.4.1 4-20 mA HART
1.4.2 FOUNDATION
1.4.3 DTM-based tools and Experion .......................................................................................... 9
1.5 SLG 700 Transmitter nameplate .......................................................................................... 11
1.6 Transmitter Model Number Description ................................................................................ 13
1.7 Safety Certification Information ............................................................................................ 13
1.7.1 Safety Integrity Level (SIL) ............................................................................................... 13
1.8 Security Considerations ........................................................................................................ 14
2 Radar Level Measurement ................................................................................. 15
2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Theory of Operation .............................................................................................................. 15
2.2.1 Interface and Flooded Measurements .............................................................................. 17
2.3 Signal processing configuration ............................................................................................ 18
2.3.1 Amplitude Tracking ........................................................................................................... 19
2.3.2 Full-tank Detection ............................................................................................................ 19
2.4 Signal Interferences and background echoes ...................................................................... 20
2.4.1 Field and Obstacle background ........................................................................................ 20
2.4.2 Static and Dynamic backgrounds ..................................................................................... 20
2.4.3 Accuracy and measurement range specifications ............................................................ 21
2.5 Process Applications ............................................................................................................ 25
2.5.1 Turbulence ........................................................................................................................ 25
2.5.2 Foam ................................................................................................................................. 25
2.5.3 Emulsions ......................................................................................................................... 25
2.6 Container Considerations ..................................................................................................... 26
2.6.1 Shapes .............................................................................................................................. 26
2.6.2 Materials (plastic vs. metal) .............................................................................................. 26
2.7 Blocking distance high and blocking distance low guidance ................................................ 27
2.7.1 Blocking distance high (BDH) guidance ........................................................................... 27
2.7.2 Blocking distance low (BDL) guidance ............................................................................. 27
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