CiDRA SONARtrac Quick Start - Manual (Page 5)

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INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the CiDRA
SONARtrac system startup and operation. It is not intended to
replace reading the full manual.
This overview and the installation manual are intended to be general
installation guides for the SONARtrac Process Monitoring Systems.
They are not intended to cover the installation details for every
process due to the wide variety of applications and processes on
which the system can be used. In all cases, local safety and operating
practices should take precedence over instructions contained within
these documents.
1.2 Sensor Head Description and Function
The SONARtrac sensor head contains no moving parts. The sensor
head includes a sensor band and a fiberglass or stainless steel cover
assembly to protect the sensor band. The sensor band is wrapped
around and clamped onto the process pipe. A multi-conductor cable
electrically connects the sensors to an electronic module mounted in
the cover assembly. Signals from the electronic module exit through a
connector mounted to the outer surface of the cover assembly.
1.3 Transmitter Description and Function
The SONARtrac transmitter receives electrical signals from the sensor
head. The signals are processed using sonar array processing
firmware that displays the calculated results on an integral LCD
screen. Results can be transmitted using the 4–20mA analog output,
pulse output, alarm output, MODBUS / RTU RS-485/232 interface or
optional Foundation Fieldbus™. The electronic assembly is housed in
a rugged NEMA 4X enclosure.
1.4 CiDRA Corporation Contact Information
CiDRA Corporation
50 Barnes Park North
Wallingford, CT, USA 06492
Telephone: 1-203-265-0035
1-877-243-7277 (US and Canada)
Email: www.cidra.com
Sales Support: [email protected]
Customer and Technical Support: [email protected]
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