OPTIWAVE 6400 Datasheet
OPTIWAVE 6400 Datasheet
OPTIWAVE 6400 Datasheet
1 Product features 3
1.1 The FMCW radar level transmitter for solids from granulates to rocks ........................ 3
1.2 Applications ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Product family .................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Measuring principle.......................................................................................................... 9
2 Technical data 10
3 Installation 26
4 Electrical connections 33
5 Order information 36
6 Notes 41
1.1 The FMCW radar level transmitter for solids from granulates to rocks
This device is a non-contact radar level transmitter that uses FMCW technology. It measures
distance, level and volume of powders, granulates, rocks, cereals and all other types of solids. It
is ideal for measuring the level of solids from granulates to rocks.
1 Drop antenna with small beam angle. Its ellipsoidal shape and smooth surface minimizes scaling.
2 2-wire 24 GHz FMCW radar level transmitter
3 Large, backlit LCD screen with 4-button keypad can be used with a bar magnet without opening the housing cover. The
software has a quick setup assistant for easy commissioning. 12 languages are available.
4 Aluminium or stainless steel housing
• KROHNE is the pioneer of FMCW radar level measurement and has more than 28 years of
experience with this technology
• The first non-contact 2-wire FMCW Radar 24-26 GHz designed for solids
• Extremely high dynamics with considerable signal-to-noise ratio for clear vision in dusty
atmospheres
• One user interface for all applications
• Proven Drop antenna design made of solid PP or PTFE. Ellipsoidal shape minimizes scaling,
making purging systems obsolete.
• Highly focused beam with small beam angle (4° for DN150 / 6¨ PTFE Drop antenna), no need
for huge parabolic antennas which are difficult to install
• No need for antenna aiming kits. A slanted flange can be installed if necessary.
• Low-cost low-pressure disc flange
Industries
• Metals, Minerals & Mining
• Chemical market
• Power
• Agri-food
• Wastewater
• Pulp & Paper
Applications
• Finished and raw products (buffer silos, hoppers, stock piles, bulk storage containers, rock
crushers, blast furnace, conveyor belts etc.)
1.2 Applications
1. Level measurement of solids
The level transmitter can measure the level of a
wide range of solid products on a large variety of
installations within the stated pressure and
temperature range. It does not require any
calibration: it is only necessary to do a short
configuration procedure.
The FMCW-radar transmits a high frequency signal whose frequency increases linearly during
the measurement phase (called the frequency sweep). The signal is emitted, reflected on the
measuring surface and received with a time delay, t. Delay time, t=2d/c, where d is the distance
to the product surface and c is the speed of light in the gas above the product.
For further signal processing the difference Δf is calculated from the actual transmitted
frequency and the received frequency. The difference is directly proportional to the distance. A
large frequency difference corresponds to a large distance and vice versa. The frequency
difference Δf is transformed via a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) into a frequency spectrum and
then the distance is calculated from the spectrum. The level results from the difference between
the tank height and the measured distance.
Measurement modes
"Direct" mode
The device uses the largest radar signal to monitor level.
Measuring system
Measuring principle 2-wire loop-powered level transmitter; FMCW radar
Frequency range K-band (24...26 GHz)
Max. radiated power (EIRP) < -41.3 dBm according to ETSI EN 307 372 (TLPR) and ETSI EN 302 729 (LPR)
Application range Level measurement of powders and granulates
Primary measured value Distance and reflection
Secondary measured value Level, volume and mass
Design
Construction The measurement system consists of a measuring sensor (antenna) and a signal
converter
Options Integrated LCD display (-20..+70°C / -4…+158°F); if the ambient temperature is not
in these limits, then this condition can stop the display
Straight antenna extensions (length 105 mm / 4.1¨)
Max. extension length, Metallic Horn antenna: 1050 mm / 41.3¨
Max. extension length, Drop antenna: 525 mm / 20.7¨
Antenna purging system for Metallic Horn antennas (supplied with a ¼ NPTF
connection)
2° slanted PP flange (for all antennas)
Weather protection
Max. measuring range Metallic Horn, DN80 (3¨): 25 m / 82 ft
(antenna)
Metallic Horn, DN100 (4¨): 40 m / 131.2 ft
Metallic Horn, DN150 (6¨): 80 m / 262.5 ft
Metallic Horn, DN200 (8¨): 100 m / 328 ft
PP or PTFE Drop, DN80 (3¨): 25 m / 82 ft
PP or PTFE Drop, DN100 (4¨): 40 m / 131.2 ft
PP or PTFE Drop, DN150 (6¨): 100 m / 328.1 ft
Refer also to "Measuring accuracy" on page 16
Min. tank height 1 m / 40¨
Recommended minimum Antenna extension length + antenna length + 0.3 m / 12¨
blocking distance
Measuring accuracy
Resolution 1 mm / 0.04¨
Repeatability ±1 mm / ±0.04¨
Accuracy Standard: ±2 mm / ±0.8¨, when distance ≤ 10 m / 33 ft;
±0.02% of measured distance, when distance > 10 m / 33 ft. For more data, refer to
Measuring accuracy on page 16.
Reference conditions acc. to EN 61298-1
Temperature +15...+25°C / +59...+77°F
Pressure 1013 mbara ±50 mbar / 14.69 psia ±0.73 psi
Relative air humidity 60% ±15%
Target Metal plate in an anechoic chamber. The device has specified settings.
Operating conditions
Temperature
Ambient temperature -40…+80°C / -40…+176°F
Ex: see supplementary operating instructions or approval certificates
Relative humidity 0...99%
Storage temperature -40…+85°C / -40…+185°F
Process connection temperature Metallic Horn antenna:
(higher temperature on request) -50…+130°C / -58…+266°F (the process connection temperature must agree with
the temperature limits of the gasket material. Refer to "Materials" in this table.)
Ex: see supplementary operating instructions or approval certificates
Drop antenna (PTFE):
-50…+130°C / -58…+266°F (the process connection temperature must agree with
the temperature limits of the gasket material. Refer to "Materials" in this table.)
Ex: see supplementary operating instructions or approval certificates
Drop antenna (PP):
-40…+100°C / -40…+212°F (the process connection temperature must agree with
the temperature limits of the gasket material. Refer to "Materials" in this table.)
Ex: see supplementary operating instructions or approval certificates
Pressure
Process pressure -1…16 barg / -14.5…232 psig
Subject to the process connection used and the process connection temperature.
For more data, refer to Guidelines for maximum operating pressure on page 18.
Other conditions
Dielectric constant (εr) ≥1.4
Ingress protection IEC 60529: IP66 / IP68 (0.1 barg / 1.45 psig)
NEMA 250: NEMA type 6 - 6P (housing) and type 6P (antenna)
Maximum rate of change 60 m/min / 196 ft/min
Installation conditions
Process connection size The nominal diameter (DN) should be equal to or larger than the antenna diameter.
If the nominal diameter (DN) is smaller than the antenna, either:
– provide the means to adapt the device to a larger process connection on the tank
(for example, a plate with a slot), or
– use the same process connection, but remove the antenna from the device before
installation and fit it from inside the tank.
Process connection position Make sure that there are not any obstructions directly below the process
connection for the device. For more data, refer to Installation on page 26.
Dimensions and weights For dimensions and weights data, refer to Dimensions and weights on page 20.
Materials
Housing Polyester-coated aluminium
Option: Stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L) – non-Ex devices only. Ex approvals will be
available in the second quarter of 2018.
Wetted parts, including antenna Metallic Horn antenna: Stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L)
Drop antenna: PTFE; PP
Process connection Stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L)
Gaskets (and O-rings for the PTFE Drop antenna:
sealed antenna extension option) FKM/FPM (-40…+130°C / -40…+266°F); Kalrez® 6375 (-20…+130°C / -4…+266°F);
EPDM (-50°C…+130°C / -58…+266°F) 1
PP Drop antenna:
FKM/FPM (-40…+100°C / -40…+212°F); Kalrez® 6375 (-20…+100°C / -4…+212°F);
EPDM (-40°C…+100°C / -40…+212°F) 1
Metallic Horn antenna:
FKM/FPM (-40…+130°C / -40…+266°F); Kalrez® 6375 (-20…+130°C / -4…+266°F);
EPDM (-50°C…+130°C / -58…+266°F)
Feedthrough PEI (-50...+130°C / -58...+266°F)
This is the maximum range. The feedthrough temperature limits must agree with
the temperature limits of the gasket material and antenna type.
Cable gland Standard: none
Options: Plastic (Non-Ex: black, Ex i-approved: blue); nickel-plated brass; stainless
steel; M12 (4-pin connector)
Weather protection (Option) Stainless steel (1.4404 / 316L)
Process connections
Thread G 1 A...1½ A (ISO 228); 1...1½ NPT (ASME B1.20.1)
Flange version
EN 1092-1 Low-pressure flanges: DN80...200 in PN01;
Standard flanges: DN80...200 in PN10, PN16 and PN40 (Type B1); others on request
Optional flange facing for standard flanges: Type A
ASME B16.5 Low-pressure flanges: 3¨...8¨ in 150 lb (max. 15 psig);
Standard flanges: 3¨…8¨ in 150 lb RF and 300 lb RF; others on request
Optional flange facing for standard flanges: FF (Flat Face)
JIS B2220 80…200A in 10K RF; others on request
Other Others on request
Electrical connections
Power supply Terminals output – Non-Ex / Ex i:
12…30 VDC; min./max. value for an output of 21.5 mA at the terminals
Terminals output – Ex d:
16…36 VDC; min./max. value for an output of 21.5 mA at the terminals
Maximum current 21.5 mA
Current output load Non-Ex / Ex i: RL [Ω] ≤ ((Uext -12 V)/21.5 mA). For more data, refer to Minimum
power supply voltage on page 17.
Ex d: RL [Ω] ≤ ((Uext -16 V)/21.5 mA). For more data, refer to Minimum power supply
voltage on page 17.
Cable entry Standard: M20×1.5; Option: ½ NPT
Cable gland Standard: none
Options: M20×1.5 (cable diameter: 7…12 mm / 0.28…0.47¨); others are available on
request
Cable entry capacity (terminal) 0.5…3.31 mm² (AWG 20...12)
0
10 15 20
-1
-2
-3
-4
Figure 2-1: Measuring accuracy (graph of measuring accuracy in mm against measuring distance in m)
X: Measuring distance from the thread stop or flange facing of the process connection [m]
Y: Measuring accuracy [+yy mm / -yy mm]
1 Minimum recommended blocking distance = antenna extension length + antenna length + 300 mm
0.2
1
0.1
0
0.98 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
-0.1
-0.2
Figure 2-2: Measuring accuracy (graph of measuring accuracy in inches against measuring distance in ft)
X: Measuring distance from the thread stop or flange facing of the process connection [ft]
Y: Measuring accuracy [+yy inches / -yy inches]
1 Minimum recommended blocking distance = antenna extension length + antenna length + 11.81¨
To calculate the accuracy at a given distance from the antenna, refer to Technical data on page
10 (measuring accuracy).
Figure 2-3: Minimum power supply voltage for an output of 21.5 mA at the terminal (Non-Ex and Hazardous Location
approval (Ex i / IS))
X: Power supply U [VDC]
Y: Current output load RL [Ω]
Figure 2-4: Minimum power supply voltage for an output of 21.5 mA at the terminal (Hazardous Location approval
(Ex d / XP/NI))
X: Power supply U [VDC]
Y: Current output load RL [Ω]
Figure 2-5: Pressure / temperature de-rating (EN 1092-1), flange and threaded connection, in °C and barg
Figure 2-6: Pressure / temperature de-rating (EN 1092-1), flange and threaded connections, in °F and psig
1 Process pressure, p [barg]
2 Process connection temperature, T [°C]
3 Process pressure, p [psig]
4 Process connection temperature, T [°F]
5 Threaded connection, G (ISO 228-1)
6 Threaded connection, G (ISO 228-1). Flange connection, PN40.
7 Flange connection, PN16
Figure 2-7: Pressure / temperature de-rating (ASME B16.5), flange and threaded connections, in °C and barg
Figure 2-8: Pressure / temperature de-rating (ASME B16.5), flange and threaded connections, in °F and psig
1 Process pressure, p [barg]
2 Process connection temperature, T [°C]
3 Process pressure, p [psig]
4 Process connection temperature, T [°F]
5 Threaded connection, NPT (ASME B1.20.1). Flange connection, Class 300.
6 Flange connection, Class 150
• Cable glands are delivered on demand with non-Ex, Ex i- and Ex d-approved devices.
• The diameter of the outer sheath of the cable must be 7…12 mm or 0.28…0.47¨.
• Cable glands for cQPSus-approved devices must be supplied by the customer.
• A weather protection cover is available as an accessory with all devices.
• Cable glands are delivered on demand with non-Ex, Ex i- and Ex d-approved devices.
• The diameter of the outer sheath of the cable must be 7…12 mm or 0.28…0.47¨.
• Cable glands for cQPSus-approved devices must be supplied by the customer.
• A weather protection cover is available as an accessory with all devices.
• Cable glands are delivered on demand with non-Ex, Ex i- and Ex d-approved devices.
• The diameter of the outer sheath of the cable must be 7…12 mm or 0.28…0.47¨.
• Cable glands for cQPSus-approved devices must be supplied by the customer.
• A weather protection cover is available as an accessory with all devices.
• Cable glands are delivered on demand with non-Ex, Ex i- and Ex d-approved devices.
• The diameter of the outer sheath of the cable must be 7…12 mm or 0.28…0.47¨.
• Cable glands for cQPSus-approved devices must be supplied by the customer.
• A weather protection cover is available as an accessory with all devices.
Purging option
Purging system
This option is available for all Metallic antennas. Flange connections must have a pressure
rating of PN01, PN16 or PN40 (EN 1092-1), or Class 150 or 300 (ASME B16.5).
a b c
Converter weight
Type of housing Weights
[kg] [lb]
Compact aluminium housing 2.1 4.6
Compact stainless steel housing 4.5 9.9
[kg] [lb]
Other options
Flange plate option, DN80 PP Drop antenna +0.1 +0.22
Flange plate option, DN100 PP Drop antenna +0.2 +0.44
Flange plate option, DN150 PP Drop antenna +0.3 +0.66
Flange plate option, DN80 PTFE Drop antenna +0.3 +0.66
Flange plate option, DN100 PTFE Dropantenna +0.5 +1.10
Flange plate option, DN150 PTFE Drop antenna +0.7 +1.54
1 Standard length = without antenna extensions
2 This option is for Metallic Horn and Drop antenna options
3 This option is for Metallic Horn antenna options
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from improper use or use for other than
the intended purpose.
This radar level transmitter measures distance, level, mass, volume and reflectivity of
granulates and powders.
3.3 Installation
3.3.1 Pressure and temperature ranges
The process connection temperature range must agree with the temperature limits of the
gasket material. The operating pressure range is subject to the process connection used and the
flange temperature.
For more data on pressure ratings, refer to Guidelines for maximum operating pressure on page
18.
We recommend that you prepare the installation when the tank is empty.
If there is a nozzle on the tank before installation, the nozzle must be a minimum of 200 mm /
7.9¨ from the tank wall. The tank wall must be flat and there must not be obstacles adjacent to
the nozzle or on the tank wall.
Figure 3-3: There is no maximum limit to the number of devices that can be operated in the same silo
There is no maximum limit to the number of devices that can be operated in the same silo. They
can be installed adjacent to other radar level transmitters.
Do not install the device above objects in the silo (ladder, supports etc.) or pit. Objects in the silo
or pit can cause interference signals. If there are interference signals, the device will not
measure correctly.
If it is not possible to install the device on another part of the silo or pit, do an empty spectrum
scan. For more data, refer to the handbook.
Figure 3-4: Equipment and obstacles: how to prevent measurement of interference signals
1 Do not tilt the device more than 2°
2 We recommend that you do an empty spectrum recording if there are too many obstacles in the radar beam (refer to
the handbook).
3 Beam radius of the antenna: refer to the table below. The beam radius increases by increments of "x" mm for each
metre of distance from the antenna.
[mm/m] [in/ft]
Metallic Horn, DN80 (3¨) 9° 79 0.9
Metallic Horn, DN100 (4¨) 8° 70 0.8
Metallic Horn, DN150 (6¨) 6° 53 0.6
Metallic Horn, DN200 (8¨) 5° 44 0.5
PTFE Drop, DN80 (3¨) 8° 70 0.8
PTFE Drop, DN100 (4¨) 7° 61 0.7
PTFE Drop, DN150 (6¨) 4° 35 0.4
PP Drop DN80 (3¨) 9° 79 0.9
PP Drop, DN100 (4¨) 7° 61 0.7
PP Drop, DN150 (6¨) 5° 44 0.5
Product inlets
Do not put the device near to the product inlet. If the product that enters the silo touches the
antenna, the device will measure incorrectly. If the product fills the silo directly below the
antenna, the device will also measure incorrectly.
For more data about the measuring range of each type of antenna, refer to Measuring accuracy
on page 16.
Flange connections
Threaded connections
If the device has antenna extensions, this option extends the maximum socket height. Add the
length of the antenna extensions attached to the device to this value.
Electrical power to the output terminal energizes the device. The output terminal is also used for
HART® communication.
4.4 Networks
4.4.1 General information
The device uses the HART® communication protocol. This protocol agrees with the HART®
Communication Foundation standard. The device can be connected point-to-point. It can also
have a polling address of 1 to 63 in a multi-drop network.
VFDC 4 0 OPTIWAVE 6400 C 24 GHz Radar (FMCW) level transmitter for solids from granulates to rocks (up to
16 barg (232 psig) and 130°C
130 C (266°F))
(266 F))
Regional directives
1 Europe
2 China
3 USA
4 Canada
5 Brazil
6 Australia
A Russia
B Kazakhstan
C Belarus
W Worldwide
Ex approvals
0 Without
1 ATEX II 1/2 G Ex ia IIC T6…T4 Ga/Gb + II 1/2 D Ex ia IIIC T85°C…T100°C or T85°C…T130°C Da/Db
2 ATEX II 1/2 GD Ex db ia IIC T6…T4 Ga/Gb + II 1/2 D Ex ia tb IIIC T85°C…T100°C or T85°C…T130°C
Da/Db
3 ATEX II 3 G Ex ic IIC T6…T4 Gc + II 3 D Ex ic IIIC T85°C…T100°C or T85°C…T130°C Dc
4 ATEX II 3 G Ex nA T6…T4 Gc
5 NEPSI Ex ia IIC T6…T4 Ga/Gb + Ex iaD 20/21 T85°C…T100°C or T85°C…T130°C IP6X 1
6 NEPSI Ex d ia IIC T6…T4 Ga/Gb + Ex iaD tD A20/A21 T85°C…T100°C or T85°C…T130°C IP6X 1
A cQPSus IS CL I/II/III DIV 1 GP A-G + CL I Z0 AEx ia/Ex ia IIC T6…T4 Ga + Z20 AEx ia/Ex ia IIIC
T85°C…T100°C or T85°C…T130°C Da
B cQPSus XP-IS/DIP CL I DIV 1 GP A-G + CL I Z1 AEx db ia/Ex db ia IIC T6…T4 Gb + Z21
AEx ia tb/Ex ia tb IIIC T85°C…T100°C or T85°C…T130°C Db 2
C cQPSus NI CL I/II/III DIV 2 GP A-G + CL I Z2 AEx nA/Ex nA IIC T6…T4 Gc
K IECEx Ex ia IIC T6…T4 Ga/Gb + Ex ia IIIC T85°C…T100°C or T85°C…T130°C Da/Db
L IECEx Ex d ia IIC T6…T4 Ga/Gb + Ex ia tb IIIC T85°C…T100°C or T85°C…T130°C Da/Db
M IECEx Ex ic IIC T6…T4 Gc + Ex ic IIIC T85°C…T100°C or T85°C…T130°C Dc
P EAC Ex Ga/Gb Ex ia T6…T4 + Ex ia IIIC T85°C…T100°C or T85°C…T130°C Da/Db 3
R EAC Ex Ga/Gb Ex d ia T6…T4 + Ex ia tb IIIC T85°C…T100°C or T85°C…T130°C Da/Db 3
0 Construction
0 Without
2 CRN / ASME B31.3 1
4 ASME B31.3
Converter version (Housing material / IP class)
2 C / Compact version (aluminium housing – IP66/68 0.1 barg)
3 C / Compact version (stainless steel housing – IP66/68 0.1 barg) 4
VFDC 4 0 0 Order code (complete this code on the pages that follow)
Outputs
1 2-wire / 4...20mA passive HART®
Cable entry / cable gland
1 M20×1.5 / without
2 M20×1.5 / 1 × plastic + plug
3 M20×1.5 / 1 × nickel-plated brass + plug
4 M20×1.5 / 1 × stainless steel + plug
5 M20×1.5 / 1 × M12 (4-pin connector) + plug
6 M20×1.5 / 2 × plastic
7 M20×1.5 / 2 × nickel-plated brass
8 M20×1.5 / 2 × stainless steel
A M20×1.5 / 2 × M12 (4-pin connector)
C ½ NPT / without
D ½ NPT / 1 × nickel-plated brass + plug
E ½ NPT / 1 × stainless steel + plug
F ½ NPT / 2 × nickel-plated brass
G ½ NPT / 2 × stainless steel
Display
0 Without (no display, cover without window)
4 Plug-in display (cover with window)
Display – Documentation language
1 English
2 German
3 French
4 Italian
5 Spanish
6 Portuguese
7 Japanese
8 Chinese (simplified)
A Russian
B Czech
C Turkish
D Polish
0 Process conditions (Pressure, temperature, material and remarks) /
Process seal
0 Without
1 -1…16 barg (-14.5…232 psig) / -40°C...+130°C (-40°F…+266°F) /
FKM/FPM 5
2 -1…16 barg (-14.5…232 psig) / -50°C...+130°C (-58°F…+266°F) /
EPDM 5
3 -1…16 barg (-14.5…232 psig) / -20°C...+130°C (-4°F…+266°F) /
Kalrez® 6375 5
VFDC 4 0 0 1 Order code (complete this code on the pages that follow)
Calibration certificate
0 Without: Accuracy ±2 mm (±0.08¨)
1 Calibration certificate ±2 mm (±0.08¨) up to
10 m (32.81 ft), 2 points
2 Calibration certificate ±2 mm (±0.08¨) up to
10 m (32.81 ft), 5 points
3 Calibration certificate ±2 mm (±0.08¨) up to
10 m (32.81 ft), 5 points specified by the
customer min. ≥ 400 mm (16¨)
Options
0 Without
2 Purging system (for Metallic Horn
antennas only)
Accessories / Tag plate
0 Without
1 Weather protection
2 Adaptor for OPTIWAVE 6300 C
flange system
3 Stainless steel Tag plate
(18 characters max.)
5 Weather protection + Adaptor for
OPTIWAVE 6300 C flange system
6 Weather protection + Stainless steel
Tag plate (18 characters max.)
7 Weather protection + Stainless steel
Tag plate (18 characters) + Adaptor
for OPTIWAVE 6300 C flange system
8 Stainless steel Tag plate
(18 characters max.) + Adaptor for
OPTIWAVE 6300 C flange system
A Weather protection + 2° slanted
flange 7
B Weather protection + stainless steel
tag plate (18 characters) + 2°
slanted flange 7
C Stainless steel tag plate
(18 characters max.) + 2° slanted
flange 7
VFDC 4 0 0 1 0 Order code
1 Available in September 2017
2 Available in September 2017. DIP = Dust Ignition Proof.
3 Available in November 2017
4 For non-Ex devices only. Ex approvals will be available in the second quarter of 2018.
5 For Metallic Horn and Drop antennas
6 LPR = You can install the antenna in a closed tank or outdoors, but the antenna must point down. Do not install LPR devices near sen-
sitive installations (e.g. a radio astronomy station). TLPR = You must install the antenna in a closed tank.
7 If the device has a PP Drop antenna, the 2° slanted flange is made of PP. If antenna is made of other materials, the 2° slanted flange is
made of PTFE.
• Pressure
• Process Analysis
• Services