© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: APM Automation Solutions Ltd. 11 APM Customer Support Technical Training

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: APM Automation Solutions Ltd. 22 Introduction

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Company Profile Privately held APM Automation Solutions Ltd. specializes in developing technologically innovative, effective and economical non-contact 3D level measurement instruments for a range of industrial applications. APM's headquarters and state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing facilities are located in Israel. Sales and support are provided by a network of resellers and distributors in the US and over 20 countries across Europe.

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: What is the 3DLevelScanner?  The APM 3DLevelScanner™is the only device presently available that delivers accurate measurement of bulk solids and powders – regardless of the type of material or product characteristics, type and size of storage silo, bin or container, and harshness of the storage environment. It incorporates APM's unique dust- penetrating technology to achieve an unrivalled degree of process measurement and inventory control. Click on image for Vision of 3D Measurement video.

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© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Mapping and Echo Detection  Traditional sensors with single transducer are only capable of measuring a single point on the contents surface.  APM implements a circular array of three transducers for beam forming both at reception and transmission.

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: APM Technology How does it work  By collecting all echoes bounced from the surface area, the patented algorithm of the 3DLevelScanner™ is able to detect:  The distance to the material (time of flight for each echo)  The location of every returning echo at the surface area (by calculating the arriving angle of the echo using the time difference between the received echo at each antenna).  The echoes are being converted to mapping points and constructs the 3D image of the surface area using APM 3DLevelManager™ software.

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: APM Technology How does it work - General Concepts  SNR – The Signal to Noise Ratio that determines the ability of the 3DLevelScanner to measure the contents of the vessel.  Volume – The volume [%] of the material in the vessel.  Mass – The volume multiplied by the product’s bulk density.  R distance –“R distance” is the absolute diagonal distance measured from the flange level at the mounting position of the 3DLevelScanner.  Mapping Points – are the X, Y and Z coordinates of every measured echo, the 0,0,0 coordinate is at the top center of the silo.  {(X-X0) ² +(Y-Y0) ²+(Z-Z0)^2}^½ = R  X0,Y0,Z0 are the coordinates of the 3DLelvelScanner’s location.  Full & Empty Calibration – Distance to 100% and 0% from the flange level of the 3DLevelScanner. Z Distance (17.3) R Distance (26)

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: APM Technology How does it work - General Concepts  APM’s 3DLevelScanner™ use low frequency signal of 2 to 7 KHz.  Wide Coverage - the lower the frequency the wider the beam angle (70 ۫ )  Dust penetration - low frequency implementation results in good performance at dusty highly moisturized environments.

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© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Accuracy 3DLevelScanner MV Vs. Single Point Device  A comparison of the volume (%) accuracy of the 3DLevelScanner MV Vs. Single Point Device  The silo dimensions are: Width=10m, Height=20m.  The material is cone sloped with 45 deg.  3DLevelScanner accuracy = 1.55%  Laser volume accuracy = 16% 20 10

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Measurement Characteristics  Frequency: KHz  Beam angle:30-70 degrees  Accuracy (vertical):15 mm (0.6”)  Measuring range: m (1.6’-230’)  Dead zone: 50 cm (20”) from flange  Temperature Accuracy: 0.5°C (0.5 °F)

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Environment and Certifications  Process temperature:-40° – 85°C (-40 – 185 °F)  Process pressure:-0.2 – 1 bar  Protection:IP 67  ATEX II 1/2D, 2G (Head-zone 21, Antenna-zone 20)  CE EMC EN  CE Safety IEC EN  FCC 47CFR part 15 subpart B  ISO

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Interfaces  Power supply: VDC  Interface:4 … 20 mA, HART Modbus GSM (CSD), GPRS (via RS485) TCP IP (via GUI)

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© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Product Line  3DLevelScanner S  Similar performance to presently available top-of-the-line products  3DLevelScanner M  Mapping capabilities  3DLevelScanner MV  Visualization capabilities  3DLevelScanner MVL  2 scanners in 1 silo integrated (via PC) to work as one unit.  3DLinkPro  Accessories  Modems, displays, etc.  All models have the same hardware but different embedded software (remotely upgradeable)

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Device types S/M/MV 3DLevelScanner S  30 º opening beam angle – covers more area than other traditional level measurement devices  Low frequency – dust penetrating  Fast response – suitable for small silos or fast-changing process silos requiring fast tracking  Provide average Distance/Level  Provides Average Volume (4..20 mA)  Linear mode enabled (for non standard and segmented silos)

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Device types S/M/MV 3DLevelScanner M  70 º opening beam angle - covers wide surface area  Low frequency – dust penetrating  Suitable for big silos that require high accuracy and inventory control  Provides minimum/maximum and average distance  Provides average volume at mA output.  3D Mapping – detects mapping points of the surface area  Visualization disabled.

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Device types S/M/MV 3DLevelScanner MV  70 º opening beam angle - covers wide surface area  Low frequency – dust penetrating.  Suitable for big silos that require high accuracy and inventory control  Provides minimum/maximum and average distance  Provides average volume at mA output  3D Mapping – detects mapping points of the surface area  Visualization of 3DMapping is enabled

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Remote Communication 3DLinkPro  The 3DLinkPro is used for remote assistance and tracking the measurements.  SIM card with SMS (Text) and GPRS enabled is required.  Automatic power reset when losing cellular signal.  Enable upgrading the 3DLevelScanner remotely to the various product types (M/MV).  Enable performing firmware updates remotely.  You may find the connection scheme at the “ Connecting 3DLinkPro ” file. Connecting 3DLinkPro

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: APM Automation Solutions Ltd. 21 Site Preparation & Scanner Location Location, location, location!!

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Installation Procedure

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Pre PO Procedure

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Installation Preparation – AAF  AAF – Application Approval Form.  Go/No Go – Simplify the approving procedure of new applications.  Provides basic understanding of customer’s expectations from the 3dlevelscanner.  Helps in deciding which product best fit the application (S/M/MV/MVL).  To better understand the application, it is recommended to request a detailed silo drawing.  To view the AAF – click here.click here

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Installation Preparation - IPF  IPF – Installation Preparation Form.  To be filled after an order has been made.  Main Objective – Maximum information before shipping & installing the 3DLevelScanner.  More information needed:  Detailed drawing of vessel is mandatory at this stage.  Drawing of 3DLevelScaner's Location – to verify that APM ’ s positioning guidelines are applied  To view the IPF – click hereclick here

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Installation Preparation Positioning Guidelines Always use the 3DLocator Software to finalize position. 1.Not centered 2.Clear vision to material 3.90° to the ground 4.At least 10 mm (0.4”) gap between the socket’s floor and the antenna's bottom

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Installation Preparation Positioning Guidelines (cont.) 6.Orientation: i.The mounting direction is indicated by a tendon on the unit. ii.The 0 º should point to the center of the vessel (including square vessels and open bins).

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Mounting Location

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Installation Preparation Scanner Locator Use the Scanner Locator For Optimal Mounting Location Selection. Suggest a location according to this IPFIPF

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Internal Structure

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: APM Automation Solutions Ltd. 31 Mechanical Installation It’s practically plug and play!

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Connection Methods Interface4..20 mA PortRS-485 Port Direct connection (HART/RS485)  Analog signal (Volume %)  Modbus (RTU)  GPRS/GSM  TCP/IP  Multi-Drop  To Learn more about the various connection methods available - click hereclick here

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Site Preparations & Requirements Wiring Diagram – Multi-Drop  Cables  RS485 Communication – Twisted, Shielded pair ONLY.  Power and – 4 wire Shielded Cable  24 VDC Power Supply  NOT LOOP POWERED  Wiring Diagram Multi-Drop System – Daisy Chain ONLY  Up to 64 scanners on the same bus.  120 Ohm Resistor – every system must have 2 resistors of 120 Ohm in both ends of the chain

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Site Preparations & Requirements Wiring Diagram  – Single unit with a 3DLinkPro and HART

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Preparing the 3DLevelScanner  To view steps for preparing the device for mounting  3DLevelScanner2 - click here.click here  Make sure that the following is ready on site:  Mounting location ready (200mm/8” wide).  RS485 Twisted Cable (Optional)

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: APM Automation Solutions Ltd. 36 System Calibration Do it right the first time

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© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Startup  The technician should follow the checklist in the COI form.COI form

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Recommended Tools Description The site application documents, including the Silo drawings. Large Phillips screwdriver (2x100). Medium Phillips screwdriver (1x100). Set of small precision screwdrivers (for the green connectors). 13 ” wrench. Allen Key #4 (preferably with a handle). Large adjustable wrench 18 ”. Stanley knife. Cutter. Pointed pliers. Insulating tape. * Laser measurement device (or other device to ensure correct positioning and distance to the material). PC/Laptop. USB HART modem. Software drivers for the HART modem. RS485 to USB converter Software drivers for the RS485 converter 120 Ohm and 250 Ohm resistors (for Communication usage)

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Modem Wizard  Modem Wizard is your tool to check the 3DLinkPro and the connectivity to the internet via GPRS. See manual.See manual

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager  The 3DLevelManager software is the configuration tool developed by APM to configure the 3DLevelScanner for every application approved by APM’s customer support.  Also used to view the results by the customer on site.

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Main Screen – Technician Mode

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Connecting to the 3Dlevel Scanner  To get connected to the 3DLevelScanner, go to “Device  Manually Connect”  Select the connection Method  For direct connection (RS485 or HART), select the serial COM port that holds the modem/converter.  In the polling address list select the polling address of the 3DLevelScanner. If there is more than one 3DLevelScanner on the same line (Multi drop), choose multiple.  Select “Verbose” in the communication log field  Click “Connect”

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Configuring the 3DLevelScanner - Update Firmware  To update the firmware of the 3DLevel Scanner, go to “Device  Update Firmware”  Click on the browse button “…”  Select latest firmware file (*.ldr)  Click “Start Update”  Wait until the update is complete.  Do not close the software or disconnect from the 3DLevelScanner while updating the firmware. Note: Always make sure, prior to configuring the 3DLevel Scanner, that the latest firmware version is installed in the 3DLevel Scanner. The latest firmware version available on the website.

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Configuring the 3DLevelScanner – Reset to Factory Settings  To Reset to factory settings go to “Device  Advanced Configurations”  Click on “Reset to Factory Settings”  Click “Yes” On the first message that appears  Click “OK” On the first message that appears  Close the window and Reconnect to the scanner. Note: Reset to Factory Settings is Mandatory after firmware update.

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Configuration Wizard – Step 1  To open the configuration wizard go to “Tools  Configuration Wizard”  Set Device Tag Name  Select Distance Units (m/ft)  Select Temperature units (Celsius/Fahrenheit)  Click Next

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Configuration Wizard – Step 2  Select “Custom”  Configure silo shape according to the IPF and silo drawings (See possible shapes below.  Click Next

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Configuration Wizard – Step 3 to 6  Step 3 – Set device mounting position on silo’s top  Step 4 – Set Horizontal Angle  Step 5 – Set filling points  Step 6 – Set empting points  Click Next

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Configuration Wizard – Step 7  Select Media type (Transmission Frequency)  Set Process Condition (Usually set to Standard)  Set Empty calibration distance (From Flange)  Set Full Calibration distance (From Flange)  Set Filling/Emptying Rates  Set Max. Capacity.

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Configuration Wizard – Step 8  Note: Click on upload all to apply the settings to the 3DLevelScanner. You may also click OK and yes to apply the settings.

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Additional Settings  Set Output Dumping Time  Set Steepest Material Slope  Map False Echoes  Upload all – to apply changes into the 3DLevelScanner

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Advanced Configurations  Mechanics Type:  I – 3DLevelScanner I  II – 3DLevelScanner II  Activate Extrapolation – used in MV license for mathematically enhanced 3D image. Inactive by default  False Echo Sensitivity – Ratio between the mapped false echo and the true echo.  Top Dead Band :  Discard – don’t measure above Full Calibration line.  Don’t Discard – Measure above Full Calibration line.  Restrain Coefficient - Defines preference of an echoes to between every pair of echoes (along the grades graph) above the steepest material slope.  Window Size – Size of window around the group of chosen echoes.

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Advanced Configurations – Contd’  CFAR sensitivity – Control the CFAR (automatic threshold) sensitivity above the noise (default 10 db).  Good SNR [db]- The threshold of the good SNR. Above this level, the sensor increases its measurement speed.  Minimal SNR [dB] — The lower SNR threshold. Below this level the sensor does not measure and the reading stays stable.  Reset to factory settings – recommended after firmware update.  Note: to apply changes go to “device  upload all”

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Advanced Configurations – Contd’  Auto False Echoes Recognition – Ratio between the automatic false echoes and the true echoes.  Note: to apply changes go to “device  upload all”

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Grades Analysis  Shows the Echoes Map.  X axis – Distance.  Y axis – Power level.  The example below shows an echo returned from a distance of 23 feet.

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Log File  In the log file you can view the history of:  Distance  Volume  SNR  Temperature  The 3DLevelManager is collecting and storing the information as long as it is connected to a scanner.

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Visual Mapping (MV only)  To view the 3D imaging of the surface area click “view  Visual Mapping”  You may switch Zoomed in/out views by clicking on the “Switch Views” menu.

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: DLevelManager Viewer Mode  Designed to the use of untrained personal.  All configuration abilities are disabled.  The password to switch back to technician mode: “techAPM”

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© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Distributors Zone  It is highly recommended to visit APM ’ s distributors' zone at least twice a month where you will find:  Marketing material  Latest announcements  Latest software and firmware  Guides and training materials  FAQ ’ s and more Go to

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: APM Automation Solutions Ltd. 62 And remember: practice makes perfect Thank You!

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Step 1 Remove the Rear Cover & Neck Tube Nut

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Step 2  Insert the flange onto the neck tube  Screw the nut back onto the neck tube and tighten using an 18” adjustable wrench Note: The diameter of the hole in the flange center is 52 mm (2.1”)

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Step 3  Insert the antenna’s cable in a gentle through the scanner’s head to make sure not to damage the (white) cable connector.  When placing the scanner head onto the neck tube, it is important to push the scanner head all the way down on the neck tube until the top of the neck tube reaches the head’s inner surface.  Tighten the front screw using a number 4 Allen Key and a size 13 wrench (to lock it).

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Step 4  Place the cable clamp back between the antenna’s cable and the electronic card.  Gently connect the (white) cable connector back to the electronic card.

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Step 5  Reinstall the rear panel onto the rear of the scanner head and tighten the four screws that secure it in place using a number 4 Allen Key.

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© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Step 4 Caution!! this connector is very delicate and should be removed gently.

© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Step 5 Tools for removing the small nuts – LN key Number 4 and 13’ Open ring ranch. Tools for removing the main Nut – 18’ Swedish ranch. Small nut Big nut

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© 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: Step 7 Make sure that the big nut is on top of the flange.

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