Wire the transducer into the relevant PULSARultra instrument

as shown in figure 6. Terminal numbers will depend on the unit. SPECIFICATIONS

Model Range in Blanking Operating Housing diameter Housing
metres Distance Frequency Height
dBmach3 2.5m 0m 125kHz 180 (sunshield) 205
dB3 3m 0.125m 125kHz 78 115
dB6 6m 0.3m 75kHz 86 106
dB10 10m 0.3m 50kHz 86 106
dB15 15m 0.5m 40kHz 86 122
dB25 25m 0.6m 30kHz 105 142
dB40 40m 1.2m 20kHz 205 223
Process Connection: 1” BSP or NPT
Operating Temperature: -40 to +90°C (dB3/dBmach3 -30 to +90°C)
NOTE: All extension cables must use 2 or 3 core screened cables In hazardous area -40 to +75° C (dB3/dBmach3 -30 to +75°C)
not exceeding 100nF between conductor to screen and 40 Ingress Protection: IP68
ohms/conductor. CE Approval: Meets BS EN 61326-1 for emissions and immunity when
used in conjunction with the PULSARultra or Blackbox range of
The installation is now complete; refer to the PULSARultra user products
manual for instructions on how set up the PULSARultra instrument.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
dB Flange Dimensions Pulsar Process Measurement Ltd. Declares under our sole responsibility that
the product(s) listed below conform with the relevant provisions of the
ATEX directive 94/9/EC & EMC directive 2004/108/EC.
Product(s): dB3, dBmach3, dB6, dB10, dB15, dB25 & dB40
Notified Body: Sira Certification Service (0518)
Rake Lane
Eccleston
Chester
CH4 9JN
Conformity has been demonstrated with reference to the following
documentation:
EC type examination certificate Sira 02ATEX2103X (EEx ia) and
02ATEX5104X (EEx m) dated 4th July 02
Quality Assurance Notification Sira 02ATEXM230 dated 11th December 02
Compliance with the Essential Health & Safety Requirements has been
assessed by reference to the following relevant standards:
DIN (BS 4504) EN 60079
Size A B C No. holes EN 61326-1
50 165 19 125 4 -18mm
80
100
200
220
19
19
160
180
8 -18mm
8 -18mm
S.Lycett Date 1st July 2010
Steve Lycett – Engineering Manager
150 286 19 240 8 -23mm
200 337 19 295 12 -23mm
P U L S A R Process Measurement Limited
ANSI Class 150
Size A B C No. holes
2 165 19 121 4 -18mm
Cardinal Building
Enigma Commercial Centre
dB series TRANSDUCERS
3 200 19 152 4 -18mm Sandy’s Road Tel: +44 (0)1684 891371 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
4 220 19 190 8 -18mm Malvern Fax: +44 (0)1684 575985
6 286 19 241 8 -22mm WR14 1JJ email: [email protected]
8 343 19 298 8 -22mm United Kingdom http://www.pulsar-pm.com
All dimensions in mm
©Pulsar Process Measurement Ltd 2015
M-DB-0-0045-P
 APPLICATIONS INSTALLATION
The dB transducer range has been specified and designed to meet The dB transducer should be installed directly above the liquid or solid
the demanding requirements of today’s process level measurement level with the transducer axis perpendicular to the surface to be
applications for liquids and solids. measured.

The dB transducers incorporate the latest in ultrasonic design The transducer can be installed using the 1” BSP thread on the top of
technology to provide a transducer suitable for the majority of short the transducer or with the supplied 1” BSP to M20 thread adapter.
range liquid and solids level applications. See figure 1 for examples.

Several unique and innovative features are included in the dB

transducers, including the unique low energy interface between the
transducer and the PULSARultra range of level and flow
measurement instrumentation. This low power interface has enabled
the transducers to achieve Intrinsic Safety (EEx ia) approval. The
transducer interface is also frequency independent allowing
transducers to be interchanged without “re-tuning” the drive
electronics. There are several patents applied for covering these
designs.
In some applications it may not When installing the
The dB unit is based on a PZT ceramic transducer element. The be possible to install the transducer avoid aiming the
nominal beam angle is 10 0 @ -3 dB (depending on unit). When transducer using either a transducer directly at fixed
coupled with the DATEM® signal processing used in the flange or the 1” BSP thread, in obstructions as they may
PULSARultra range of level and flow measurement instrumentation, these circumstances it may be mask the required return
they provide unmatched performance in industrial process level possible to suspend the echo from the liquid or solid
measurement. transducer from its cable. In level being monitored, see
these installations it is figure 4.
All dB transducers are fitted with integral temperature compensation. recommended that the
transducer be secured using a
Standard cable lengths 5, 10, 20 or 30m. small chain fitted to one of the
chain holes on the top of the
Optional submersion shield is available to prevent spurious signal if Flanged versions of the transducer should be installed using transducer, see figure 3.
the transducer becomes submerged. plastic bolts with an insulating gasket between the transducer
A range of flange mounting options (ANSI & DIN) with or without a flange and the process vessel flange. The bolts should not be
PTFE facing to give improved chemical resistance is available. fully tightened as this may cause acoustic resonance that results
in increased ring down. A typical flange application is shown in
An aiming kit is recommended for solids level measurement to help figure 2.
coincide with the material surface and the angle of repose.

Hazardous Area Installation

All dB transducers are ATEX certified for use in hazardous areas.
There are two different versions:
One certified to EEx ia IIC T6 (Sira 02ATEX2103X) for use in zone
0, 1 & 2 applications (safety barrier required), and another certified
to EEx m II T6 (Sira 02ATEX5104X) suitable for use in zones 1 & 2 (
no barriers required).
The ‘X’ in the certification No.’s indicates the following special
conditions apply:
EEx ia version – Due to the plastic housing it is possible an
electrostatic discharge may be generated, therefore when used for
applications that specifically require group II category 1, do not
install in conditions that are conducive to the build up of electrostatic
charge. Additionally, clean only with a damp cloth. Once the transducer is installed in position the cable can be routed
EEx m version – This version must be supplied from apparatus that back to the PULSARultra instrumentation and wired up. If the
provides protection from prospective short circuit currents up to integral cable is too short an extension cable and junction box may
4000A. The Ultra and Blackbox units provide these fuses. be used, see figure 5. The cable can be extended up to 500 m.