Wire the transducer into the relevant PULSAR ultra

instrument as shown in figure 6. Terminal numbers will EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

depend on the unit. Pulsar Measurement declares under our sole responsibility that the
products listed below conform with the relevant provisions of EU
directives 2014/34/EU (ATEX), 2014/30/EU (EMC) & 2011/65/EU
(RoHS). Product(s): dB3, dBmach3, dB6, dB10, dB15, dB25 & dB40.
Notified Body: CSA Group NL B.V. Sira (2813)
Utrechseweg 310,
6812 AR,
Arnhem,
Netherlands
Conformity has been demonstrated with reference to the following
documentation: Quality Assurance Notification Sira 02ATEXM230.
EU type examination certificate Sira 02ATEX2103X (Exia),
02ATEX5104X (Exmb), and IECEx SIR 18.0037X (Exmb).
Compliance with the Essential Health & Safety Requirements has been
assessed by reference to the following relevant standards:
NOTE: All extension cables must use 2 or 3 core screened
ATEX: EN 60079-0:2012+A11:2013. EN60079-11:2012.
cables not exceeding a total of 100nF between conductor
EN60079-18:2015+A1:2017.
to screen and 40 ohms/conductor.
EMC: EN 61326-1:2013, class industrial.
The installation is now complete; refer to the PULSAR ultra
user manual for instructions on how set up the PULSAR
ultra instrument.
Tim Brown – Electronics Engineer Date 14th September 2020

dB FLANGE DIMENSIONS (mm) Dispose of Transducer and cable in accordance with regional
environment regulations for electronic equipment e.g. WEEE
regulations apply within the EU to Directive 2012/19/EU

PULSAR MEASUREMENT CONTACT DETAILS

UK Office
Cardinal Building
Enigma Commercial Centre
Sandy’s Road Tel: +44 (0)1684 891371
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Size A B C No. holes
50 165 19 125 4 -18mm Canada Office
80 200 19 160 8 -18mm
16456 Sixsmith Drive
100 220 19 180 8 -18mm
Long Sault
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ANSI Class 150
Size A B C No. holes
USA Office
dB Series TRANSDUCERS
2
3
165
200
19
19
121
152
4 -18mm
4 -18mm 11451 Belcher Road South INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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 APPLICATIONS INSTALLATION
The dB transducer range has been specified and designed to meet The dB transducer should be installed directly above the liquid or
the demanding requirements of today’s process level measurement solid level with the transducer axis perpendicular to the surface to
applications for liquids and solids. be measured. The transducer can be installed using the 1” BSP
The dB transducers incorporate the latest in ultrasonic design thread on the top of the transducer or with the supplied 1” BSP to
technology to provide a transducer suitable for the majority of short M20 thread adapter. See figure 1 for examples.
range liquid and solids level applications.
Several unique and innovative features are included in the dB
transducers, including the unique low energy interface between the
transducer and the PULSAR ultra range of level and flow
measurement instrumentation. This low power interface has
enabled the transducers to achieve Intrinsic Safety (Exia) 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.
The dB unit is based on a PZT ceramic transducer element. The
nominal beam angle is 10 0 @ -3 dB (depending on unit). When Flanged versions of the transducer should be installed using plastic
coupled with the DATEM® signal processing used in the PULSAR In some applications, it may When installing the
bolts with an insulating gasket between the transducer flange and not be possible to install the transducer avoid aiming the
ultra range of level and flow measurement instrumentation, they the process vessel flange. The bolts should not be fully tightened as
provide unmatched performance in industrial process level transducer using either a transducer directly at fixed
this may cause acoustic resonance that results in increased ring flange or the 1” BSP thread, in obstructions as they may
measurement. down. A typical flange application is shown in figure 2. these circumstances it may be mask the required return
All dB transducers include integral temperature compensation. possible to suspend the echo from the liquid or solid
Standard cable lengths 5, 10, 20 or 30m. And an optional transducer from its cable. In level being monitored, see
submersion shield is available to prevent spurious signal if the these installations, it is figure 4.
transducer becomes submerged. recommended that the
A range of flange mounting options (ANSI & EN1092) with an transducer be secured using a
optional PTFE facing for improved chemical resistance is available. small chain fitted to one of the
An aiming kit is recommended for solids level measurement to help chain holes on the top of the
coincide with the material surface and the angle of repose. transducer, see figure 3.

HAZARDOUS AREA INFORMATION

All dB transducers are ATEX certified for use in hazardous areas.

SPECIFICATIONS
There are two different versions:
One certified to Exia IIC T6 (Sira 02ATEX2103X) for use in zone 0,
1, 2, 20, 21 & 22 applications (safety barrier required), and another
certified to Exmb IIC T6, Exmb IIIC T85°C Db (Sira 02ATEX5104X Range in Blanking Operating Housing Housing
Model
and IECEx SIR 18.0037X ) suitable for use in zones 1, 2, 21 & 22 metres distance frequency dia. (mm) height
(no barriers required). 180
dBMach 3 2.5 0m 125kHz 215
The ‘X’ in the certification No.’s indicates the following special (sunshield)
dB3 3 0.125m 125kHz 78 115
conditions apply:
dB6 6 0.3m 75kHz 86 104
Exia & Exmb versions – Due to the plastic housing it is possible an dB10 10 0.3m 50kHz 86 104
electrostatic discharge may be generated, therefore when used for dB15 15 0.6m 40kHz 86 122
applications that specifically require group II category 1, do not dB25 25 0.6m 30kHz 105 142
install in conditions that are conducive to the build up of dB40 40 1.2m 20kHz 205 223
electrostatic charge. Additionally, clean only with a damp cloth.
Exmb version – This version must be supplied from apparatus that Process Connection: 1” BSP or NPT
provides protection from prospective short circuit currents up to Operating Temperature: -40 to +90°C (dB3/dBmach3 -30 to +90°C)
4000A. The Ultra and Blackbox units are provided with these fuses. In hazardous area -40 to +75° C (dB3/dBmach3 -30 to +75°C) Once the transducer is installed in position the cable can be routed
The dB transducers must be routinely inspected to avoid the build- Ingress Protection: IP68. back to the PULSAR ultra instrumentation and wired up. If the integral
up of a dust layer when installed in Zones 20, 21 & 22. cable is too short an extension cable and junction box may be used,
see figure 5. The cable can be extended up to 500 m.