DREXELBROOK

A Leader In Level Measurement Solutions

IMPULSE® Series
Guided Wave Radar (TDR)
for TotalLevel
 and Volumetric
 Measurements
TDR Level Measurement Easy to install, Easy to use
• Easy navigation
• 2-wire, HART or Modbus Output for Class I, Div.
1 and Class I,
Zone 0 installations
• Push-Button configuration or HART
communications. Local Display
 (2-line, 7 digit LCD) or PC configuration software
• No calibration or Level changes needed
TDR Level Measurement • System configuration asks only those basic
questions that pertain to your selected level
measurement type, and in plain language. You
will be expertly measuring the process level
within minutes
• Dual Compartment housing separates customer
® wiring terminals from the Intrinsically Safe
electronic circuits, display and keypad

Dependable performance
• Reliable performance with accuracies to +/- 3mm
and resolution to 1 mm
• 50 ft. (15 m) measurement range
• Sensor designs for –40°F to 392°F (-40°C to
200°C) to 580 psig (40 bar)
• Suitable for Liquids and Slurries
• Despite disturbances such as agitated, or
irregular surfaces, foam or coating of the probe,
the Impulse Guided Wave TDR will continue to
The New Impulse™ Guided Wave Radar provide reliable and accurate measurements.
employs field proven TDR (Time Domain • Unaffected by changes in density and dielectric
Reflectometry) technology to provide accurate properties, dusts, vapor, and turbulence
• Low dielectric measurements – down to a
measurement of Total Level, Distance or Volumetric
dielectric constant of 1.4, suitable for LPG/LNG
outputs on all liquids and slurries. TDR Technology service.
has been widely used for its inherent ability to • Hazardous approvals – Intrinsically Safe,
remain unaffected by variations in the process Explosion Proof and Non-Incendive approvals
materials electrical characteristics. AMETEK
Drexelbrook has harnessed the technology with
Application versatility
• Probe Type and Material selections for all
easy to use configuration menus in plain language. applications.
You will have the level measurement you need, • Ideal for level measurement of Liquids and
configured within minutes. Slurries.
• Ideal for replacement of costly mechanical
displacer systems.
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Single Element Sensors
Single rod (12 ft. maximum length) and Single cable (maximum 50 ft. length) sensors provide
the best performance with the lowest price point on applications that do not have any
obstructions within the electromagnetic pulse area (12” from sensor). Single element sensors
also provide the least resistance to process and process material forces, due to agitation or
material loading on the sensor. Single sensor can be secured to the vessel bottom or internal
elements in the instances of strong agitation, lateral forces, etc., without affecting system
performance. Single element sensors will require either direct entry to the vessel or a nozzle
that has a diameter to length ration of 1:1. Single Element Sensors have a minimum dielectric
constant (K) limitation of process material K > 1.9*. Single Element sensors have the best
ability to withstand process material buildup on the element. Severe buildup, however, can
affect system performance.

* Single sensing element sensors must be mounted within 3"-6" (75-150mm) of a ground
reference such as a tank wall. For dielectrics of 1.9 to 10. K > 10, no mounting restrictions,
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Double Element Sensors
Double Rod (12 ft. , 3.6m Max. Length) and Double Cable (50 ft. , 15m Max. Length) sensors
provide the best performance on applications that may have smaller process mountings
or on vessels that may have internal obstructions that are closer to the sensor (6” from
the sensor). The double element design causes a more focused electromagnetic pulse that
travels closer to the double element. This is also an advantage on applications with lower
process material dielectric constants, as it permits a greater amount of reflected signal to be
reliably detected and processed at the electronics. As with the single element designs, the
double element can also be secured to the vessel to help with mechanical strength. Caution
must be taken with double element sensors so that the process material does not bridge
between the double elements, as this will results in a level detection at the bridge point.
Suitable for process materials with dielectrics > 1.9.
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Coaxial Sensors
Coaxial Sensors (20 ft. , 6m Max. Length) provide the best performance with free flowing
low viscosity liquids and in vessels that have limited process mountings. Coaxial sensors
will completely ignore long mounting nozzles and internal vessel obstructions as the
electromagnetic pulse is completely contained within the coaxial shield. Because the signal
is contained, the coaxial design provides the strongest reflection from the process material.
Coaxial sensors can be used on process liquids that have dielectric constants K > 1.4.
Process vessels that may have strong agitation or other violent forces can have the coaxial
sensor firmly secured or even welded in place.
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Dimensions
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Specifications
Input Power: -40 to +392°F (-40 to 200°C)
13 – 30 VDC, I.S. HART Version Process Pressure:
14 - 30 VDC, X.P. HART Version Vacuum to 580 psig (-1 to 40 bar)
11-30 VDC, X.P. Modbus Version Gasket Sealing Materials (options):
(400mw max at 12VDC) PEEK &: Viton, Kalrez 6375, EDPM
Output Signals: Display:
2-wire, 4-20 mA, HART (isolated) 2-line, 7 digit, LCD Character height: 0.25” top
Error Signals – 3.7 / 22 mA line, 0.36” bottom line
User selectable or Digital Modbus UV Rated:
Modbus Communication No Sunshield required
RTU or ASCII Mode Accuracy:
Baud rate up to 57,600 K > 10: +/- 3 mm or 0.03% of measured
distance, whichever is greater
Multi Modbus data formats are available:
K < 10: +/- 5 mm or 0.05% of measured
Integer, Long Integer, Floating Point, Enron, 16-
distance, whichever is greater
bit, 32-bit, and more.
Repeatability / Resolution:
Maximum Loop Resistance:
2 mm
Supply Voltage - 13 (I.S version) or - 14 (XP
version) / 0.022 = max. loop resistance Operational Temperature Limits:
Transmitter: -40 to + 158°F (-40 to + 70°C)
Output Mode:
1 Output: Total Level, Distance or Volume Sensor: -40 to + 392°F (-40 to + 200°C)

Measurement Range: Configuration:

Flexible Cable sensors: 1 to 50 ft. (15 m) Local Display with Keypad is Standard
Rod sensors: 1 to 12 ft. (3.6 m) HRTWin PC Software is available for HART
Versions only
Coaxial sensor: 1 to 20 ft. (6 m)
Signal Damping:
Upper / Lower Dead Zones:
0 – 90 seconds
Sensor dependant
Electrical Enclosure:
Sensor Types:
Dual Compartment, Powder Coated
Single Rod, 5/16" (8 mm) OD
Aluminum to NEMA 4X, IP66
Single Cable, 5/32" (4 mm) OD
Single Cable, 5/16” (8 mm) OD Electrical Connection:
Double Rod, 1.2” (31 mm) OD assembly ¾” NPT, M20 X 1.5
Process Connections:
Double cable, 1.2” (31 mm) OD assembly
Thread: ¾” NPT, 1” NPT, 1-1/2” NPT, sensor
Coaxial, 7/8” (22 mm) OD dependant.
Response Time: Flange: 1” ANSI through 8” ANSI, 150#, 300#
Less than 1 second ratings, others on request.
Warm-up time: Approvals:
Less than 60 seconds Intrinsically Safe or Explosion Proof (with
Surge Protection: Intrinsically Safe Sensor) for Class I, Div.1, and
1000 V power/signal to ground Class I, Zone 0, and Class I, Div. 2 hazardous
locations. FM/FMc for Canada Approved. ATEX,
Process Temperature (measured at the mounting): CRN, and CE Mark.
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Model Numbering - Sensing Element
Technology
GW Guide Wave Sensors
Sensor Type
B1 5/16" Rod, 316SST
B2 5/16" Rod, Hastelloy C-276
B3 5/16" Rod, 316SST with TEE
B4 5/16" Rod, Hastelloy C-276 with TEE
C1 5/32" Cable, 316SST
D1 7/8" Coaxial, 316SST
D2 7/8" Coaxial, Hastelloy C-276
E1 Twin 5/32" Cable, 316SST
F1 Twin 5/16" Rod, 316SST
F2 Twin 5/16" Rod, Hastelloy C-276
O-Ring Seals
1 PEEK / Viton
2 PEEK / Kalrez
3 PEEK / EPDM

Material of Construction (Mounting Material)

B 316L SS
C Hast C
P 316SS - Silicone Free
Q Hast. C - Silicone Free

Process Connection
A0 3/4" NPT GJ 2" 300# Hastelloy C
B0 1" NPT H2 2 1/2" 150# Tri-Clamp
B2 1" 150# Tri-Clamp HB 2 1/2" 150# 316/316L SS
BB 1" 150# RF 316/316L SS IB 3" 150# RF 316/316L SS
BJ 1" 150# Hastelloy C IJ 3" 150# Hastelloy C
C0 1 1/2" NPT J2 3" 150# Tri-Clamp
C2 1 1/2" 150# Tri-Clamp JB 3" 300# RF 316/316L SS
CB 1" 300# 316/316L SS JJ 3" 300# RF HAST C
CJ 1" 300# Hastelloy C KB 4" 150# RF 316/316L SS
DB 1 1/2" 150# RF 316/316L SS KJ 4" 150# Hastelloy C
DJ 1 1/2" 150# Hastelloy C L2 4" 150# Tri-Clamp
E2 2" 150# Tri-Clamp LB 4" 300# 316/316L SS
EB 1 1/2" 300# RF 316/316L SS LJ 4" 300# RF HAST C
EJ 1 1/2" 300# Hastelloy C MB 6" 150# RF 316/316L SS
FB 2" 150# RF 316/316L SS MJ 6" 150# Hastelloy C
FJ 2" 150# Hastelloy C NB 6" 300# 316/316L SS
GB 2" 300# RF 316/316L SS NJ 6" 300# Hastelloy C
Bottom Weight
0 No Weight
1 Weight, 1.5" dia., X 10" long, 316SS
2 Weight, 3.5" dia., X 5" long, 316SS
3 Weight, 3/4" dia. X 5" Long, 316SS, for 5/32" cable
4 Threaded end, 316SS
5 Turnbuckle, 316SS
6 Cable Clamps. 316SS (cable loop)
9 Weight, 1-1/2" OD X 2" Long, 316SS

Probe Length (mm)

XXXXX (Max 50 ft. = 15240 mm)

GW XX X X XX X XXXX
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Model Numbering - Transmitter

Technology
T Impulse TDR with standard display / keypad
Signal Output
1 24 VDC, 2-wire 4 - 20 mA, HART output
3 Modbus RS-485, 11-30VDC
Approvals
1 FM / FMc IS (HART Only)
2 FM / FMc XP (Modbus or HART)
3 ATEX Ex ia (HART Only)
4 ATEX Ex dia (Modbus or HART)
6 FM / FMC IS with Dual Seal (HART Only)
7 FM / FMC XP with Dual Seal (Modbus or HART)
Safety Level
0
Electrical Connection
0 3/4" NPT
1 M 20

T X X 0 X

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