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General| Operating Temperature | -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F) |
|---|---|
| Process Temperature | -40 to 120°C (-40 to 248°F) |
| Protection Class | IP67 |
| Material | 316L Stainless Steel |
| Communication Protocol | HART |
| Input | Pressure |
| Measurement Type | Differential Pressure, Gauge Pressure |
| Output Signal | 4-20 mA |
| Power Supply | 10.5-36 VDC |
| Housing Material | Aluminum or Stainless Steel |
| Process Connection | 1/2" NPT |
| Accuracy | ±0.075% of Span (typical), ±0.05% of Span (optional) |
Important notice regarding the handling and use of the ALT-6100 manual.
Details the contents of each chapter of the operating manual.
Provides information for obtaining technical assistance and contact details.
Explains the TDR technology used by the ALT-6100 for level measurement.
Lists key characteristics and advantages of the ALT-6100 transmitter.
Details the industries and applications where the ALT-6100 is used.
Describes the components of the ALT-6100 transmitter with a figure.
Explains the overall system architecture and communication methods.
Instructions for safely unpacking the transmitter and its components.
Guidance on verifying the transmitter's model and specifications against the nameplate.
Precautions and conditions for storing the transmitter, especially for long periods.
Guidelines for choosing an appropriate installation site considering environmental factors.
General safety warnings and precautions before proceeding with installation.
Describes mounting options like tank roof or threaded pipe connections.
Specific installation considerations for nonmetal vessels and probe types.
Guidelines for installing the transmitter on concrete surfaces.
Instructions for installing with solid measured media, including silo considerations.
Conditions and requirements for installing using a bypass pipe.
Considerations for mounting and installing in tanks with liquid media, avoiding obstacles.
Explanation of regions with reduced linearity and precision at probe ends.
Details on rotating the housing for wiring and adjusting its position.
Describes flange and thread mounting methods for the transmitter.
Methods for fixing the probe to the floor in unstable media conditions.
Information on installing housing extension cables for remote placement.
Guidelines for installing wiring, considering electrical noise and flameproof requirements.
Recommendations for selecting appropriate cable types based on environmental conditions.
Specifies voltage and resistance requirements for the power supply loop.
Method for calculating loop parameters when replacing an old transmitter.
Detailed procedure for connecting wires to the transmitter's terminal block.
Information on using the test terminal for current measurement without disconnecting the power line.
Diagrams illustrating different loop compositions for non-flameproof and flameproof types.
Typical wiring methods using flexible metal conduit for general and intrinsic safety types.
Wiring procedures using flameproof packing adapters for KOSHA certified devices.
Wiring methods using flameproof metal conduit and seal fittings for hazardous areas.
Requirements for connecting the transmitter housing to earth for safety.
Introduction to setting up parameters for measuring the level in the tank.
Defines Tank Height and its role in level measurement set-up.
How to adjust level control by changing the Tank Height parameter.
Setting the probe length parameter, usually done at factory shipment.
Adjusting the probe angle to compensate for inclination during installation.
Configuration of the 4-20mA analog output range and primary value.
Setting the display units for measured values on LCD and HART.
Using LCD Engineering Mode for custom display and unit conversions.
A practical example demonstrating how to set up level measurement parameters.
Configuring damping to mitigate noise and smooth output signals.
Entering information like Tag and Message for transmitter identification and management.
Configuring how the transmitter behaves and alarms during failure conditions.
Details on setting up DIP switches for Fail Mode and EEPROM Write Enable.
Using jumper switches to select fail mode settings on the CPU module.
Managing EEPROM write protection to prevent data corruption.
Operating the transmitter's basic functions and settings using the ZERO and SPAN buttons.
Procedure for entering numerical values using the ZERO and SPAN buttons.
Procedure for entering alphabetic and special characters using buttons.
Step-by-step examples for common configuration functions like ZERO, SPAN, and Trim.
Calibrating the transmitter to achieve a PV of zero.
Calibrating the transmitter to a desired PV value.
Testing the 4-20mA loop current output for proper function.
Procedure to change the display unit for measured values.
Modifying the Upper Range Value (URV) for the output signal.
Modifying the Lower Range Value (LRV) for the output signal.
Adjusting the damping time constant to filter signal fluctuations.
Choosing between Linear or Square Root transfer functions for output.
Setting low-cut and cut rates, especially for SQRT transfer function.
Selecting different display modes for the LCD screen.
Configuring the number of decimal places for numerical display on the LCD.
Setting the Upper Range Value for the LCD Engineering Mode.
Setting the Lower Range Value for the LCD Engineering Mode.
Setting the engineering units used in the LCD Engineering Mode.
Choosing the transfer function for the LCD Engineering Mode.
Setting up button lock to prevent unauthorized configuration changes.
Performing a master reset to return the transmitter to factory default settings.
Configuring the polling address for HART communication in multidrop setups.
Selecting the primary variable (Distance or Level) to be displayed as PV.
Setting up the tank height parameter for accurate level measurement.
Setting up the probe length parameter.
Setting up the probe angle parameter.
Comparison of setup and configuration methods using HART communicator vs. buttons.
Procedures for calibrating distance and level measurements for accuracy.
Calibrating the analog output (4-20mA) to correct minor errors.
Testing the 4-20mA loop current output and connected devices.
Information on maintaining the transmitter by replacing parts or modules.
Steps for safely disassembling the electronic circuit module from the housing.
Steps for carefully reassembling the electronic circuit module into the housing.
Guide for examining and checking transmitter hardware or wiring for proper function.
List of messages displayed by the transmitter and their corresponding descriptions.
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