Third editionCopyright © June 1997Saab Marine Electronics AB™ServiceManual
10Service ManualThird edition, June 19971 General Description of Saab TankRadarSaab TankRadar is made up mainly by the following parts:• Transmitters•
100Service ManualThird edition, June 199717. If the resistance measured in step 16 is less than 10 MΩ,check the cable between the Transmitter and the
101Service ManualThird edition, June 1997TankRadarreferencepointTankRadarreferencepointCenter of theTransmitterdeck socket555mmTankRadarReferencePoint
102Service ManualThird edition, June 1997There are three different ways in which the TankRadar can beconfigured as far as hand dipping and trim/list c
103Service ManualThird edition, June 199710 Spare Parts10.1 Standard Spare Parts Set, 9150065-981Part no. Spare Part Quantity9150065-615 Transmitter t
104Service ManualThird edition, June 199711 Recycling of Saab TankRadarAt a point in time when your TankRadar system has servedyou well for many years
105Service ManualThird edition, June 199712 Saab Marine Service AgentsAustraliaNovaMarine Instruments Pty. Ltd.Tel +61-49-69 44 77Fax +61-49-62 12 10B
106Service ManualThird edition, June 1997SpainAries Industrial y Naval S ATel +34-1-533 92 00Fax +34-1-554 95 94SwedenSaab Marine Electronics ABTel +4
107Service ManualThird edition, June 1997IndexAA/D converter... 63AddressTransmitter Interface ...
108Service ManualThird edition, June 1997Ground Failure ... 100Replacing ...
109Service ManualThird edition, June 1997Registers, viewing... 41Relays ...
11Service ManualThird edition, June 1997The Saab TankRadar system is the main part of the SaabCargo Control system which includes the following option
110Service ManualThird edition, June 1997Replacing ... 16Replacing a board ...
12Service ManualThird edition, June 19971.1 Radar PrincipleThe radar transmitter on top of the tank emits microwavesdirected by an antenna towards the
13Service ManualThird edition, June 19972 General InformationNote: If TankRadar system needs to be switched off, check withofficer in charge that it i
14Service ManualThird edition, June 1997- Use only a certified battery operated multimeter.- Disconnection of live units in hazardous area is al-lowed
15Service ManualThird edition, June 19973 Work StationFigure 3-1 shows the Work Station.The Work Station is operated with a light pen. With the lightp
16Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.1 Description of the Work Station’s CabinetCaution: Always turn the Work Station PC off before removingany c
17Service ManualThird edition, June 19975. Connect all connectors (that were previously connectedto the master) to the new master Work Station.6. Star
18Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.5 Screen Settings of the Work Station MonitorThere are a number of controls below the monitor’s screen.Whene
19Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.7 The Service Windows of the Work Station SoftwareA number of the actions in the fault finding section at th
2Service ManualThird edition, June 1997The contents, descriptions and specifications within thismanual are subject to change without notice. Saab Mari
20Service ManualThird edition, June 1997Undo and Save. Any data that is changed in these windowsis stored according to the settings in the destination
21Service ManualThird edition, June 1997Note: When setting the Level Unit into one-tank measurementmode, there is no measurement on the other tanks.Se
22Service ManualThird edition, June 1997• Distance is the distance from a separate ullage plug,included, to the surface of the product in the tank. It
23Service ManualThird edition, June 1997• TX ID switch on is checked when the button on theService Display is pressed or when positions 4 and 30on WT5
24Service ManualThird edition, June 1997• The A- and B-distances are explained in the InstallationManual.• The Beam 1-4 distances are used to filter o
25Service ManualThird edition, June 1997reference point. There is no need to enter a value here ifTX type is selected as 1 or 2.• The Local Display Mo
26Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.10 Level Unit – Temperature DataThe Temperature Data-window shows the dynamic data andthe database values fo
27Service ManualThird edition, June 1997• Temp 1, 2 or 3 in liq. This box is checked when thistemperature sensor is immersed in the liquid, when ithas
28Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.11 Level Unit – IG Pressure DataThe IG Pressure Data-window shows the dynamic data andthe database values fo
29Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.12 Level Unit – Extra Sensor DataThe Extra Sensor Data-window shows the dynamic data andthe database values
3Service ManualThird edition, June 1997Overview of ContentsGuide to this manual ...
30Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.13 Level Unit – Trim/List DataThe Trim/List Data-window shows the measured trim andlist angles. They are dis
31Service ManualThird edition, June 1997• LU Orient. This shows in which direction the LevelUnit cabinet has been placed on board.0 - front of LU face
32Service ManualThird edition, June 1997• Test running. The LCM asks the LCS for a test signalwhich is processed and compared with an expected testres
33Service ManualThird edition, June 1997moving surfaces are measured more often. This func-tion can be useful if there are many tanks, and some ofthem
34Service ManualThird edition, June 1997• Sweep err LCM 1 or 2. This is an indication that theLCM is not measuring normally. The sweep counter onthe L
35Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.16 Level Unit – LI StatusThis window shows the individual status of up to four Trans-mitter Interfaces (LI).
36Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.17 Level Unit – Backup and Local DisplayThis window is used only when special units and specialscalings have
37Service ManualThird edition, June 19971 = Correction to the tank’s reference point (Plug)2 = Correction to the tank’s center of gravity (COG)It is a
38Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.18 Level Unit – LCI Com PortsCommunication port 1 is usually used for the communica-tion with the Work Stati
39Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.19 Level Unit – RelaysIn the status box in this window the status of the relays in thePower Block of the Lev
4Service ManualThird edition, June 1997Complete Table of ContentsGuide to this manual ...
40Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.20 Level Unit – Work Station CommunicationThis window shows the load on the communication betweenthe Work St
41Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.21 Level Unit – Any RegisterIn this window you can view any of the registers in theLCMs or the LCI. There ar
42Service ManualThird edition, June 1997Database registers can be changed. Type in a new value andhit the Save-button.Note: You must be sure that you
43Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.22 Level Unit – LCI, LCM VersionIn this window you can see the version of the programs inthe LCI and LCMs. Y
44Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.23 Level Unit – Load ProgramHit the Service-button to open this window. This windowcan be used to load new p
45Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.24 Level Unit – Up/Download DatabaseHit the Service-button to open this window. Use this windowto copy datab
46Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.25 Level Unit – TX ServiceThe test functions for TX simulation and LCS simulation canbe used if a tank has t
47Service ManualThird edition, June 1997If not even LCS Simulation gives a “distance”, the reason forfault is likely to be located on the LCS Board.3.
48Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.28 Level Unit – IG Press Zero AdjustSelect this window when the IG pressure sensors need to beadjusted. Sele
49Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.29 Disconnect LUUse this function when there is a need to change the LU-database in the Work Station when th
5Service ManualThird edition, June 19973.25 Level Unit – TX Service ... 463.26 Lev
50Service ManualThird edition, June 1997The RS-485 Interface Board can be set to half or full duplex,using jumpers. In this window it is easy to check
51Service ManualThird edition, June 1997The value for digital inputs or outputs is shown as either 0 or1. For digital outputs, it is possible to chang
52Service ManualThird edition, June 19974. Select Backup All. A message is displayed on the screenand the files are copied onto the diskette. Follow a
53Service ManualThird edition, June 19973. Select “Backup one file”.4. Select the log file you want to save. Its name has anextension “.log”. These ar
54Service ManualThird edition, June 1997AMP Active A √-sign indicates that the the AMP channel for echoamplitude exists. Check the box to create AMP c
55Service ManualThird edition, June 19974 I/O BoxThe I/O box is used to interface various equipment to theWork Station including the Level Unit. The I
56Service ManualThird edition, June 19974.1 The Motherboard of the I/O BoxThe motherboard in the I/O Box contains a power supply, acommunication watch
57Service ManualThird edition, June 19974.1.2 Communication LEDsA green LED (H2) indicates received data and a yellow LED(H3) indicates transmitted da
58Service ManualThird edition, June 1997Half duplex two-wire transmission - S1-S4:1-2.Full duplex four wire transmission - S1-S4:2-3.The connection of
59Service ManualThird edition, June 19975 Level Unit5.1 Description of the Level UnitThe Level Unit contains terminals for the intrinsically safeconne
6Service ManualThird edition, June 19975.9 Backup Display, LCB ... 685.9.1 R
60Service ManualThird edition, June 199710F12AF21AF32AF42AF51AF62ANEMKO Nr Ex 94C346 (EEx ia)IICSERVICE PCCONNECTORF8-8AF7-2A(SERVICE POWER)SERVICE
61Service ManualThird edition, June 19975.3 Restarting the Level Unit1. Check with officer in charge that it is OK to restart thesystem. A restart mea
62Service ManualThird edition, June 19975.5 Signal Board, LCSThe Signal Board contains analog filters and an A/D con-verter for the analog signal from
63Service ManualThird edition, June 19975.7 Interface Board, LCIThe Interface Board works as an interface between the Pro-cessor Memory Board and the
64Service ManualThird edition, June 19975.7.2 Replacing the LCINote: In order to avoid ESD-damages (electrostatic discharge), donot touch the componen
65Service ManualThird edition, June 19975.8 Trim/List Unit, LTA unit with inclinometers for measuring trim and list isintegrated in the Level Unit cab
66Service ManualThird edition, June 19975.8.2 Adjusting the Trim/List Unit1. Measure the trim and list angles of the ship.A ship´s trim is the differe
67Service ManualThird edition, June 19972. Switch the Level Unit on and read the trim and listvalues on the Backup Display. Press the System-key andse
68Service ManualThird edition, June 19975.9 Backup Display, LCBThe Backup Display serves only as a backup for the WorkStation, for displaying the meas
69Service ManualThird edition, June 1997Note: The level and level rate always based on the same unit. If oneof them is changed, the other changes as w
7Service ManualThird edition, June 19979 Fault Finding on the Saab TankRadar System ... 88Abbreviations used in the fault fi
70Service ManualThird edition, June 19975.9.7 Amplitude FrameThis frame is used for viewing the amplitude of the tanksignal. The frame shows three amp
71Service ManualThird edition, June 1997One Transmitter Interface is connected to the CalculationUnit at the top of the Level Unit, while the other Tr
72Service ManualThird edition, June 1997- relays the digital signals between the Transmitter andthe Processor Memory Board and- stabilizes the intrins
73Service ManualThird edition, June 19975.10.10 Replacing a Transmitter Interface (LI)1. If it is a completely new LI, set address switch on thenew LI
74Service ManualThird edition, June 1997on the label on the front of the Power Block since theswitch is located inside it.5. Mount the new Power Block
75Service ManualThird edition, June 1997ElectronicBoxIG pressuresensor (option)Cable inletProtectivehose (option)InsulationStainless steelcone antenna
76Service ManualThird edition, June 1997Note: Make sure the interior of the transmitter housing is com-pletely dry and clean before replacing the cove
77Service ManualThird edition, June 19976.2 Transmitter Test CableIn the spare parts set on board there is a Transmitter TestCable. Use this cable to
78Service ManualThird edition, June 1997Check that the amplitude is within the shaded area accordingto figure 6-3. If it is not, exchange with new Ele
79Service ManualThird edition, June 19976. Clean both sides of the antenna feeder in the same way.7. Remove the brush and the Teflon adapter, and repl
8Service ManualThird edition, June 19979.6 Transmitters ... 959
80Service ManualThird edition, June 19976.4 Inert Gas Pressure Sensor (Option)IG Pressure Sensor inParabolic AntennaTransmitterFigure 6-6. The IG pres
81Service ManualThird edition, June 1997Note: The sensor must be fitted to the vent hole by means of aNylon hose.Note: Make a note of how the leads ar
82Service ManualThird edition, June 19976.5 Dismounting of Antenna Feeder of the Parabolic AntennaThe antenna feeder is mounted in the centre of the t
83Service ManualThird edition, June 1997pattern with a dynamometric wrench. Then check theantenna feeder position once again. Readjust if neces-sary.
84Service ManualThird edition, June 1997When checking the resistance of a Pt 100 sensor, observe theadditional resistance of the connecting leads, whi
85Service ManualThird edition, June 19977.2 Replacing a Faulty Temperature SensorTo replace a faulty Pt 100 element, proceed as follows:1. Remove the
86Service ManualThird edition, June 19978 Tank Display Unit (Option)100%806040200RCOMMONALARMMFtBargraph indicates percentage of full tankPress to dis
87Service ManualThird edition, June 19978.2 Checking the Tank Display Power Supply UnitThe Fl, F2 and F3 fuses (ratings 250 V/4 A) are located on asep
88Service ManualThird edition, June 19979 Fault Finding on the Saab TankRadar SystemWhenever there are symptoms in the system that may indi-cate that
89Service ManualThird edition, June 1997Contact fault between Work Station and I/O Box or between I/O Box andLevel Unit.• Check cable and connectors.S
9Service ManualThird edition, June 1997Abbreviations and Denominations:The following abbreviations are used in this manual:LC - Calculation UnitLCB -
90Service ManualThird edition, June 19979.1.7 Warning message: Level Unit Memory Failure.LCM Board faulty.• Restart Level Unit and check Service-windo
91Service ManualThird edition, June 19979.1.11 Warning message: SIOX Communication Failed.Communication cables faulty from the I/O Box to the SIOX equ
92Service ManualThird edition, June 1997If there are more Slave Work Stations, check for any messages on these.• If only one slave Work Station has th
93Service ManualThird edition, June 19979.3.4 Warning “Clean antenna on tank XXX”If the signal strength is reduced due to a thick layer of cargo or ot
94Service ManualThird edition, June 19979.4.2 Work Station monitor image located incorrectly, distorted or discolored.Static field distorting the imag
95Service ManualThird edition, June 19979.6 Transmitters9.6.1 Ullage indication not updated close to empty tank.Too weak radar echo due to inclined bo
96Service ManualThird edition, June 19979.9.2 Indicated inert gas pressure always the sameIG pressure sensor’s opening to the tank may be clogged.• Cl
97Service ManualThird edition, June 19979.12 Draft measurement9.12.1 Draft measurement incorrectFailure on LevelDatic equipment• Check LevelDatic equi
98Service ManualThird edition, June 19979.14 Finding Cause of Ground Failure WarningWhen the warning message “Level Unit Ground Failure” isdisplayed o
99Service ManualThird edition, June 19977. If there is no ground failure on the cable between theTransmitter and the temperature wire terminal, younee
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