Important Information 
When using the dB Mach 3 the empty distance is measured from the end 
of the horn to the empty point in P104 Measurement Units. 
 
Important Information 
When changing the Empty Distance (P105) you can also recalculate the 
values for the Span so that it equals the empty distance (P105) minus Near 
Blanking (P107) and the Relay Setpoints, so that they remain at the same 
percentage values of the empty distance as they were before you changed 
the empty distance (P105). You will be asked the question “Recalculate 
Span?” if you choose yes (enter 1), then the span will be recalculated. Any 
other answer will leave the span at its original value. You will then be asked 
if you want to “Recalculate Setpoints?”, if you choose yes (enter 1), then all 
Relay Setpoints will be recalculated as a percentage of the new empty 
distance. Any other answer will leave the setpoints at their original values. 
 
P106 Span 
This  parameter  should  be  set  to  the  maximum  distance  from  the  Empty 
Level (P105) to the maximum material level. It is automatically set to be 
equal to the Empty Level (P105) less the Near Blanking distance (P107), 
when you set the empty level. 
P107 Near Blanking Distance 
This parameter is  the  distance  from  the  face  of the transducer that is  not 
measurable, and is pre-set to the minimum value dependant on the Xducer 
(P101)  selected.  It  should  not  be  set  to  less  than  this  figure,  but  can  be 
increased, typically to ignore close in obstructions. 
P101 = dBMach3 Transducer 
Default Blanking Distance = 0.000 feet 
Default Blanking Distance = 0.410 feet 
Default Blanking Distance = 0.984 feet 
Default Blanking Distance = 0.984 feet 
Default Blanking Distance = 1.640 feet 
Default Blanking Distance = 1.969 feet 
Default Blanking Distance = 3.937 feet 
Default Blanking Distance = 0.656 feet 
Default Blanking Distance = *0.252 feet 
*The  signal  emanates  from  the  curved  face  of  the  Radar,  but  for  the 
purposes of measurement it is taken from the drip shield.