Densitypro: Gamma Density System

DensityPRO
Gamma Density System

Installation Guide
P/N 717774
Revision F
Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

DensityPRO
Gamma Density System
Installation Guide
P/N 717774
Revision F
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Revision History
Revision Level Date Comments
1.0 06-2000 Initial release.
2.0 07-2001 Released.
A 03-2005 Name change.
B 09-2007 Revised per ECO 5987.
C 07-2010 Revised per ECO 7430.
D 09-2010 Revised per ECO 7508.
E 06-2011 Revised per ECO 7705.
F 07-2011 Revised per ECO 7778.
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Contents
Safety Information & Guidelines ..................................................................... xi
Safety Considerations .............................................................................xi
Warnings, Cautions, & Notes ................................................................xi
Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................................ 1-1

Associated Documentation.................................................................. 1-1
Chapter 2 Handling & Storage .......................................................................................... 2-1

ESD Procedures .................................................................................. 2-1
Unpacking, Inspection, & Storage ...................................................... 2-2
Chapter 3 Installation ......................................................................................................... 3-1

General ............................................................................................... 3-1
Licensing............................................................................................. 3-1
Guidelines........................................................................................... 3-2
General ............................................................................................ 3-2
Mounting............................................................................................ 3-3
Mounting Configurations ................................................................ 3-3
Mounting Instructions ..................................................................... 3-5
Single Chain (Unichain) Mount ................................................... 3-5
Dual Chain Mount ....................................................................... 3-6
Pipe Saddle (Cradle) Mount.......................................................... 3-9
Pipe Spool Mount....................................................................... 3-10
Z-Pipe (Axial) Mount ................................................................. 3-10
System PCBs..................................................................................... 3-12
Chapter 4 Wiring.................................................................................................................. 4-1

Preparation.......................................................................................... 4-1
General Wiring Procedures ................................................................. 4-2
Power Supply Wiring .......................................................................... 4-4
Protective Earth Grounding ............................................................. 4-4
Safety Disconnecting Means Requirements ...................................... 4-4
DC Power ........................................................................................ 4-4
AC Power......................................................................................... 4-5
Serial Communications ....................................................................... 4-5
RS485 Wiring.................................................................................. 4-5
Initial Setup for Party-Line Communications................................ 4-6
RS232 Wiring.................................................................................. 4-6
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Contents
Optional Wiring ................................................................................. 4-7

HART Communications.................................................................. 4-7
FOUNDATION Fieldbus Communications ........................................ 4-7
Current Output ............................................................................... 4-7
Flow Input ....................................................................................... 4-8
Relays............................................................................................... 4-8
Contact Closure (Switch) Inputs ...................................................... 4-9
Temperature Compensation............................................................. 4-9
Factory Wiring.................................................................................... 4-9
Chapter 5 Support ................................................................................................................5-1

Contact Information ........................................................................... 5-1
Warranty............................................................................................. 5-2
Appendix A Ordering Information .......................................................................................A-1
Appendix B Specifications...................................................................................................B-1
Appendix C Drawings............................................................................................................ C-1
Appendix D Installing the CE-EMC Protection Board .....................................................D-1

Purpose .............................................................................................. D-1
Procedure........................................................................................... D-1
Wiring Installation ............................................................................. D-3
Appendix E Replacing the CPU PROM & HART PROM................................................... E-1

Purpose ...............................................................................................E-1
Procedure............................................................................................E-2
Appendix F Installing the Temperature Compensation Board.......................................F-1

Purpose ............................................................................................... F-1
Procedure............................................................................................ F-1
Index ..........................................................................................................INDEX-1
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Safety Information & Guidelines
This section contains information that must be read and understood by all
persons installing, using, or maintaining this equipment.
Safety Failure to follow appropriate safety procedures or inappropriate use of the

equipment described in this manual can lead to equipment damage or
Considerations injury to personnel.
Any person working with or on the equipment described in this manual is
required to evaluate all functions and operations for potential safety hazards
before commencing work. Appropriate precautions must be taken as
necessary to prevent potential damage to equipment or injury to personnel.
The information in this manual is designed to aid personnel to correctly
and safely install, operate, and/or maintain the system described; however,
personnel are still responsible for considering all actions and procedures for
potential hazards or conditions that may not have been anticipated in the
written procedures. If a procedure cannot be performed safely, it must not
be performed until appropriate actions can be taken to ensure the safety
of the equipment and personnel. The procedures in this manual are not
designed to replace or supersede required or common sense safety practices.
All safety warnings listed in any documentation applicable to equipment
and parts used in or with the system described in this manual must be read
and understood prior to working on or with any part of the system.
Failure to correctly perform the instructions and procedures in this
manual or other documents pertaining to this system can result in
equipment malfunction, equipment damage, and/or injury to personnel.
Warnings,
arnings, Warnings, cautions, and notes are used throughout this manual to alert
users to potential hazards or important information. Failure to heed the
Cautions, & warnings and cautions in this manual can lead to injury or equipment
Notes damage.
Warning Warnings notify users of procedures, practices, conditions, etc.

which may result in injury or death if not carefully observed or followed.
The triangular icon displayed with a warning depends on the type of hazard
(general, electrical, radiation). ▲
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Safety Information & Guidelines
Warnings, Cautions, & Notes
Caution Cautions notify users of operating procedures, practices,

conditions, etc. which may result in equipment damage if not carefully
observed or followed. ▲
Note Notes emphasize important or essential information or a statement of

company policy regarding an operating procedure, practice, condition,
etc. ▲
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Refer to the DensityPRO gauge user guide (p/n 717784) for a description
of instrument functions and features, ordering information, and product
specifications.
Associated In addition to this guide, the following documents must be read and
understood by all persons installing, using, or maintaining this equipment:
Documentation
● DensityPRO gauge user guide, p/n 717784
● Gamma radiation safety guide, p/n 717904
● DensityPRO gauge with FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus application guide,
p/n 717917 (if FOUNDATION fieldbus is installed)
● DensityPRO / DensityPRO+ gauge with HART operation manual,
p/n 717816 (if using the HART protocol)
● Thermo Scientific Model 9734 handheld terminal operation manual,
p/n 717797 (if using the handheld terminal)
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Chapter 2
Handling & Storage
This chapter addresses procedures for handling electrostatic discharge
(ESD) sensitive equipment, as well as procedures for unpacking, inspecting,
and storing of the system.
Caution This system is an ESD sensitive instrument. Use proper ESD

protective equipment and procedures. Failure to comply with ESD
procedures can result in circuit damage. ▲
ESD
SD Procedures The instrument contains electronic components that can be damaged from
discharges of static electricity. Ordinarily, handling the circuit boards by
their edges will not damage the circuits.
Caution Do not touch the circuit board components. ▲
Observe the following when installing, setting up, servicing,

troubleshooting, or repairing the instrument:
1. Use an antistatic bag. Most instrument subassemblies are shipped in a

special antistatic bag. When not installed, keep the assembly in the bag
as often as possible.
2. Remove ESD sensitive subassemblies only under the following

conditions:
a. When at a designated static-free workstation or when the bag is
grounded at a field site.
b. After the conductive area of the container has been neutralized.
c. After making firm contact with an antistatic mat and / or firmly
gripping a grounded individual.
3. Personnel handling ESD sensitive devices should be neutralized to a

static-free workstation by means of a grounding wrist strap that is
connected to the station or to a good grounding point at the field site.

Handling & Storage
Unpacking, Inspection, & Storage
4. Do not allow clothing to make contact with ESD sensitive devices.
5. Avoid touching edge connectors and components.
6. Avoid partially connecting ESD sensitive devices. These devices,

especially the power supply connector, can be damaged by floating
leads.
7. Ground test equipment.
8. Avoid static charges during troubleshooting.
Unpacking, All personnel involved in the packing, shipping, or receiving of hazardous

material must be trained in accordance with the United States Department
Inspection, & of Transportation (DOT) and OSHA hazardous materials regulations or in
Storage accordance with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
regulations.
Note Inspection, adjustment, installation, and maintenance of the

instrument must be performed by experienced personnel only. ▲
1. Upon receipt, inspect the instrument for damage that may have
occurred while in transit. If there is evidence of rough handling or
damage, file a damage claim with the transportation company
immediately. Notify Thermo Fisher and / or your sales representative as
soon as possible.
2. Carefully inspect the packing material prior to discarding it to ensure

that all equipment and instruction paperwork has been removed.
3. Use the original packing material and container for storage if necessary.
4. If storing the instrument, the storage environment should be protected,

free from extremes of temperatures and high humidity, and fall within
the environmental constraints listed in the specification appendix.
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Chapter 3
Installation
Read the gamma radiation safety guide (p/n 717904) prior to installing
the equipment.
Note Copies of the drawings referenced in this manual are provided in

Appendix C. ▲
General
neral The Thermo Scientific DensityPRO gamma density system consists of two
components:
1. A detector-transmitter model: Model 9719A NEMA 4 housing or

Model 9720A explosion proof housing.
2. A source head model. Standard model numbers include: 5200, 5201,

5202, 5203, and 5204.
Note The combination of the detector-transmitter and the source head is

referred to as the “gauge head”. ▲
Licensing
Warning The instrument is a nuclear device regulated by federal and / or
state authorities. You are responsible for knowing and following the
pertinent safety and regulatory requirements. Refer to the gamma radiation
safety guide (p/n 717904) for a summary of these requirements. ▲
Warning Moving or removing an installed source housing or any assembly

that includes a source housing requires a person who is specifically licensed
to install and commission Thermo Scientific source heads. ▲

Installation
Guidelines
In the United States, your general license permits you to own and install all
of the instrument’s components, including the source head. However, you
may not commission the instrument (remove the lock and open the source
housing shutter for the first time) without a specific license authorizing
radiation commissioning of the instrument. In Canada, you are only
allowed to remove the instrument from the shipping container if your
CNSC license has a condition authorizing mounting / dismounting of
devices. For assistance obtaining a license or commissioning /
decommissioning the instrument, contact Thermo Fisher.
Guidelines
Warning Do not install the system in any hazardous area other than those
approved. Refer to the equipment tag for the specific approvals applicable
to the configuration of your instrument. ▲
Warning Do not apply power to the instrument in any hazardous area

unless the safety ground is properly wired inside the instrument and the
cover is properly installed. ▲
General
eneral Review the following guidelines when planning gauge installation.
1. Correct power source is available for the detector-transmitter:

● 24 Vdc ± 20%, 12VA, at detector input
● 115/230 Vac (± 15%), 50/60 Hz, 12 VA (with AC power option)
2. Operating temperature range: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F)
3. There should be enough clearance to install and service the gauge head.
Refer to the appropriate drawings for your type of gauge and mount
(Appendix C).
4. The gauge head should be positioned so that the radioactive source

identification tag is visible. The source housing tag should be upright.
5. The gauge should not be mounted where process overflow or other

material can collect in the beam path. The source shutter mechanism
must be kept free of debris.

Installation
Mounting
Mounting
Warning Installation must be in accordance with local and national
electric codes for the area classifications. ▲
Warning The source housing handle must be in the OFF position during
installation. ▲
Warning Do not reach inside the source housing at any time during
installation. ▲
Warning Use proper lifting procedures during installation to avoid

injury. ▲
Mounting
unting The optimum gauge mounting configuration depends on the application;
Configurations however, the source head and the detector-transmitter are typically
mounted together on the opposite sides of a pipe. The following mounting
options are supported for the gauge:
● Dual chain mount
● Pipe saddle (cradle) mount
● Pipe spool with gauge head pre-installed
● Z-pipe (axial) mount for small diameter pipes
The chain mount is the most frequently used mounting configuration
because it allows the unit to be mounted on a range of pipe sizes using the
same mounting hardware.
Note Moving the gauge to a pipe with a different diameter may require
changing the radiation source size. Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific
Technical Support for assistance. ▲

Installation
Mounting
In addition to the guidelines listed earlier in this chapter, note the

following when planning gauge head installation.
● Whichever mounting configuration is used, it is important to align the
beam path (the centerline of the source housing) as closely as possible
with the centerline of the detector housing. Be sure to mount the gauge
head securely, since any movement or change in alignment can affect
the gauge’s calibration.
● The gauge measures only the material that passes through the beam.
For best performance the beam must pass through a representative
cross-section of the process material being measured. Prevent suspended
solids from settling out of the measured area by mounting the gauge
head on a vertical section of pipe.
● For mounting on a horizontal pipe:
- Position the beam path at a 30- to 45-degree angle from vertical.
This position tends to average density variations caused by settling,
while reducing the effect of any trapped gases or solids that
accumulate in the top or bottom of the pipe.
- If the process material is a solution, light slurry, or single-phase
liquid that will not separate, the gauge head can be mounted such
that the beam is horizontal.
● If the process material is a slurry, position the gauge head as far as
possible from any elbows, tees, or valves (these tend to separate
suspended solids). Position the beam path in the plane of the upstream
elbow so the measurement includes any uneven distribution caused by
the fitting.
Figure 3–1. Gauge installation examples

Installation
Mounting
Mounting The following sections provide installation details for the various mounting
Instructions configurations. Refer to the dimensional drawings in the drawing appendix.
Warning Use proper lifting procedures during installation to avoid

injury. ▲
Caution Do not over tighten the bolts. ▲
Single
ngle Chain (Unichain) The single chain or unichain mount was offered with the Model 5211
Mount source head. For this mounting configuration, a mounting chain is inserted
through an eye bolt in the rear of the source housing. The two ends of the
chain are wrapped around the pipe and engaged in slotted tabs in the
detector housing.
Note The single chain mount and Model 5211 source head are obsolete.
This material is for reference only. ▲
Refer to the following drawings for mounting details.

● 867456: Model 9719A NEMA 4 housing
● 867465: Model 9720A explosion proof housing
The mounting hardware kit shipped with the gauge should include:
● 1 eye bolt (.500-13 x 3 in), 1 nut (.500-13), 1 Belleville washer
● 1 chain
The following steps describe the installation of the gauge head using a
single chain mount.
1. Insert the eye bolt through the hole in the rear of the source housing.
Place the Belleville washer, cupped-side first, onto the eye bolt. Thread
the nut on the eye bolt until the bolt just begins to come through the
nut.
2. Insert the chain through the eye bolt so that approximately the same
length of chain extends on each side of the eye bolt.
3. Position the source housing and detector housing so that the V-shaped
mounting features center the housings on the pipe.

Installation
Mounting
4. With the axis of the source and detector housings aligned, attach one
end of the chain in the slotted tab on one side of the detector housing.
Pull the chain tight on the other side and attach it into the slotted tab
on the other side of the detector housing.
5. Maintain alignment of the housings and tighten the nut on the eye bolt
approximately 1/2 turn past the point where the Belleville washer
becomes fully flattened.
Note There must be an even number of chain links between the slotted
tabs so that there will be an equal number of links on both sides. ▲
Dual Chain Mount For the dual chain mount, two mounting chains are wrapped around the
pipe with their ends engaging keyhole-shaped openings in the source head
mounting plate. The detector housing is then clamped to the two chains’
center links (opposite the source mounting plate) by tensioning bolt
assemblies.
Refer to the following drawings for mounting details.
● 867466: Model 9719A NEMA 4 housing
● 867467: Model 9720A explosion proof housing
Figure 3–2. Dual chain mount

Installation
Mounting
1. Use the tables below to determine the number of chain links to thread
through the keyhole slots. Count the links and mark the ones that will
be engaged at each end of the two chains (four links in all).
Table 3–1. Dual chain mounting (chain p/n 867103)
Pipe Size Links from Links from Links from Links from
(inches) Center End Center End
2 7 23 6 24
2.5 7 23 6 24
3 8 22 7 23
3.5 8 22 7 23
4 9 21 8 22
5 10 20 9 21
6 12 18 11 19
8 14 16 13 17
10 17 13 16 14
12 20 10 19 11
14 21 9 20 10
16 24 6 23 7
18 25 5 24 6
2. Partially assemble the two tensioning bolts (hardware kit 885826) in

the following order:
a. 1 tensioning bolt (large)
b. 1 chain: Place center ring of chain over the bolt head.
c. 1 bar nut: Position the guard tube towards the bolt head.
d. 1 special nut: Thread the nut securely onto the bolt end. After the
special nut is fully threaded, thread the bar nut back down the bolt
so that it rests against the special nut.
3. From the pipe side of the source mounting plate, thread one end of a
chain through the plate’s top keyhole opening until you reach one of
the four end links you marked in step 1. Engage this link by sliding it
into one of the keyhole slots.
4. Thread one end of the other chain through the bottom keyhole and
engage the marked link as you did with the top chain.

Installation
Mounting
5. Position the source housing mounting plate on the pipe. If necessary,

use a lift, hoist, or other means to hold it in position.
6. Pass the center part of the upper and lower chains around the pipe and
thread their ends through the corresponding keyholes. Engage the
marked links in the empty slots.
Note All four chain ends must engage at the same link. If you make an
adjustment, adjust all four chain ends by the same amount. Also make sure
there are no twists in the chain as you wrap it around the pipe. Otherwise
the gauge head will not be aligned correctly. ▲
Note You may need to adjust chain links (thread more or fewer links
through each slot) to allow for pipe size tolerance, insulation, etc. Start with
approximately 4” (10 cm) of play. ▲
7. Position the detector on the pipe, opposite the source mounting plate.
If necessary, use a lift, hoist, or other means to hold it in position.
8. To secure the detector and the source head mounting plate on the pipe:
a. Position the upper chain, including the tensioning bolt assembled
earlier, over the detector’s top mounting arm.
b. Place a spacer ring and two Belleville washers with concave sides
together onto the pilot end of the special nut.
c. Insert the pilot end of the chain tensioning bolt into the hole in the
top detector mounting arm and tighten the chain tensioning bolt
finger-tight.
d. Repeat the previous three steps for the lower chain.
9. Alternately and uniformly tighten the chain tensioning bolts until the
spacers are just touching the mounting arms.
10. Place the loose ends of the upper chain over the top edge of the source
mounting plate so they will not interfere with the source housing
installation.
11. Position the source housing so its four mounting holes engage the four
studs on the mounting plate. If necessary, use a lift, hoist, or other
means to hold it in position.
12. Use the provided lock washers and nuts to secure the source housing.

Installation
Mounting
Pipe Saddle (Cradle) A pipe saddle, or cradle, mount consists of two identical mounting plates
Mount that are bolted together on opposite sides of the process pipe.
Refer to drawing 85726N and follow the steps below to install a gauge
head with a pipe saddle mount.
Figure 3–3. Pipe saddle mount
1. Assemble the two halves of the saddle mount onto the process pipe
using the supplied nuts, bolts, and washers. Thread the nuts and bolts
together, but do not tighten them.
2. Adjust the saddle mount halves so the mounting plates are parallel and
even with each other. Then tighten the bolts evenly so the clamp ends
are the same distance apart on both sides of the pipe.
3. Bolt the detector and source housings to the mounting plates on either
side of the pipe saddle.
4. Tighten all bolts securely so the gauge head components cannot shift
positions.

Installation
Mounting
Pipe Spool Mount A pipe spool is normally a 30” section of pipe with either mounting plates
or a complete gauge head already installed. Often, a length of the required
pipe is sent to Thermo Fisher to be converted into a pipe spool mount.
Caution Use correct pipe fitting techniques suitable for the pipe being used
and the process material that the pipe will handle. ▲
1. Assemble the pipe spool into the existing pipe.
2. Position the source housing so its identification tag is upright.
3. If the detector and source housings are not already installed, bolt them
to the mounting plates on either side of the pipe saddle.
4. Tighten all bolts securely.
Z-Pipe
-Pipe (Axial) Mount A Z-pipe mount is used for small pipes, four inches in diameter or less. It
uses a Z-shaped pipe section so the gamma rays can travel along the pipe’s
axis for several inches. This lets the beam pass through more process
material so the material’s density can be measured more reliably.
Depending on the application, the user typically fabricates the Z-pipe
section and then either assembles it into the mounting fixture or sends it to
Thermo Fisher for assembly.
Fabrication & Assembly

To fabricate the Z-pipe, refer to the drawing appropriate for your
application:
● 861104: Z-pipe fabrication details, 1” to 3” pipes
● 864163: Z-pipe fabrication details, 4” pipes
Carefully note the tolerances for each dimension. Any variation in the Z-
pipe dimensions, especially in the bracket placement, can lead to
misalignment causing inaccurate readings or no readings at all.

Installation
Mounting
Z-Pipe Installation
Refer to the dimensional drawing appropriate for your application:
● 866670: Z-pipe mount, 1” to 3” pipes
● 864163: Z-pipe mount, 4” pipes
Caution If a lead doughnut is provided with the mounting assembly, make

sure its inside diameter matches the pipe’s outside diameter. While
assembling the mount, clamp the doughnut to the axial portion of the Z-
pipe (between the source and detector) as close to the center as possible. ▲
Warning If the process pipe is not strong enough to support the gauge
head and mounting assembly, you must provide additional support for the
gauge head. ▲
After the pipe and mount are assembled, install the gauge head as described
earlier in “Pipe Spool Mount”, with the following additional notes:
● If the gauge is supplied with a large lead plate with a 1” to 2” hole
in the center, the plate should be mounted between the detector
and the mounting plate.
● If the gauge is supplied with a thin steel plate with a small lead disk,
the plate should be mounted between the source housing and the
mounting plate, with the disk towards the pipe (the disk should fit
in the hole in the mounting plate).

Installation
System PCBs
System PCBs This section provides general instructions on installing/replacing the PCBs
in the DensityPRO system.
Warning Remove all power from the unit before servicing. Electrocution
can result if power is present. ▲
Warning In hazardous locations, ensure that power is removed from the

detector before removing the housing cover. Be sure that the housing cover
has been replaced and the grounds are properly connected before
reapplying power. ▲
Warning Close the shutter on the source housing before servicing the
detector. ▲
To access the detector-transmitter electronics, follow the steps below.
1. Make sure all source shutters are in the OFF position.
2. Make sure all power to the gauge is turned off.
3. Remove the housing access cover:

For the Model 9719A NEMA 4 housing, remove the bolts that
secure the cover to the housing.
For the Model 9720A explosion proof housing, loosen the screw on
the cover retaining bracket and slide the bracket off of the housing
cover. Unscrew the housing access cover (two lugs are provided on
the top of the cover to aid in the removal of the cover).
4. Disconnect the plug-in screw terminals from the board connector. If

the connector is tight, brace the board with your hand (but do not
touch the circuit or components) and pull firmly but carefully. Lay the
cables and connectors back over the edge of the housing so they will
not be in the way when lifting the unit out of the housing.

Installation
System PCBs
5. Remove the screw that secures the unit in the housing. There will be a
large plastic wire tie looped through the chassis of the detector. Pull on
this loop to squeeze the triangle chassis together, allowing the detector
to slide out of the housing smoothly. Slide the detector assembly up out
of the housing, being careful to not snag the wiring, until it clears the
housing. It is recommended that you take the detector to a clean, dry
work place to change out the boards.
6. To remove a PCB, disconnect any cabling from it and remove the

retaining screws holding the PCB to the aluminum chassis.
7. Place the new PCB onto the chassis and secure it with the removed
retaining screws. Connect any cabling that was disconnected from the
removed PCB, and reinstall the detector in the housing.
8. Reconnect the plug-in screw terminals to the board connectors, and

replace the housing access cover.
9. Apply power to the unit.
Figure 3–4.

Chapter 4
Wiring
Wiring should be performed in the following order:
1. Connect the power supply to the gauge.
2. Connect the remote computer terminal or handheld terminal (HHT)

to the gauge via the serial communication ports.
3. Optional wiring may include:

a. HART communications
b. FOUNDATION fieldbus communications
c. 4–20 mA current output
d. Relay output
e. Contact closure input
f. Remote display
g. Flow sensor input (4–20 mA)
h. Temperature compensation
Preparation
reparation Review the following carefully prior to connecting any wiring.
Warning Remove all power from the unit before making any connections.
Electrocution can result if power is present. ▲
Warning All wiring must be done by qualified individuals in accordance

with applicable codes such as the NEC (National Electric Code)
ANSI/NFPA 70 specifications or the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1.
Only approved conduit, boxes, and fittings may be used. ▲

Wiring
General Wiring Procedures
Warning Do not apply power to the unit in any hazardous area unless the
safety ground is properly wired inside the unit and the cover is properly
installed. ▲
Warning Connect the AC wiring Earth ground to the internal safety

ground terminal as shown in the wiring diagram. Refer to “AC Power” if
you need to change the AC supply voltage from 115 V to 230 V or vice
versa. ▲
Warning For hazardous location installations, the cable entries must be

sealed per the installation layout drawing (p/n 868580). For non-hazardous
location installations, the cable entries into the enclosures must be sealed to
prevent passage of gas or vapors. The surrounding atmosphere or liquids
should not affect the sealing compound. The minimum thickness of the
sealing compound should be 5/8” (16 mm). ▲
Warning If metal conduit is used, the conduit must be grounded. ▲
Warning Before wiring, verify that the source shutter is in the closed
(OFF) position. ▲
General
eneral Wiring The steps below provide general instructions for detector-transmitter
wiring. For each cable to be connected, refer to the wiring label on the top
Procedures of the chassis or to the installation wiring diagram. You will need a
screwdriver with a 1/8” blade to connect the wires to the screw terminal
connectors.
1. Make sure all source shutters are in the OFF position.
2. Make sure all power to the gauge is turned off.
3. Remove the housing access cover:

For the Model 9719A NEMA 4 housing, remove the bolts that
secure the cover to the housing.
For the Model 9720A explosion proof housing, loosen the screw on
the cover retaining bracket and slide the bracket off of the housing
cover. Unscrew the housing access cover (two lugs are provided on
the top of the cover to aid in the removal of the cover).

Wiring
General Wiring Procedures
4. Remove the cable conduit plugs only from the holes that will be used.
As shown in the installation layout drawing (p/n 868580), lay one
conduit for the DC power input and signal cables and, if applicable, a
second conduit for the AC power input and relays. Route the cables
into the detector housing. Leave approximately 6” (150 mm) for strain
relief.
5. Connect the cable to the appropriate connector as follows:

a. Remove the screw terminal connector from the on-board
connector. If the connector is tight, brace the board with your hand
to remove the screw terminal connector, but be careful to not touch
any circuit components.
b. Loosen the terminal screws on the connector. Insert the wires into
the connector and make connections as shown in the installation
wiring drawing (p/n 868578) and as described in the remainder of
this chapter.
c. Tighten the terminal screws to secure the wires. Replace the
connector on the board when all wires are secured.
6. Connect the ground line of the AC input power to the internal safety
ground lug of the DensityPRO housing.
7. When DC input power is used, it is imperative that an Earth ground be

connected to either the internal or external safety ground lug of the
DensityPRO housing.
8. Secure the conduit, making sure it is completely sealed.
9. When the wiring is complete, replace the detector housing cover and
secure the cover retaining bracket.
10. While the mounting hardware of the DensityPRO housing may

provide an adequate earth ground, it is recommended that a true earth
ground always be connected to the external safety ground lug of the
housing.

Wiring
Power Supply Wiring
Power Supply The maximum input power requirement is 6 VA.
Wiring
Note To meet the requirements of CSA 1010.1, an external switch or
circuit breaker must be installed to allow the power source to be
disconnected from the gauge. In addition, protective bonding (grounding)
must always be provided, even if a DC power source is used. ▲
Protective Earth The enclosure provides internal safety ground and external safety ground
lugs (reference drawing 868578) for Safety Protective Earth Grounding.
Grounding
The external safety ground lug is used to connect the unit to Earth
Ground. The internal safety ground lug is used to connect the AC power
input ground line.
Safety As a permanently connected equipment, the DensityPRO gauge requires a

switch or circuit breaker as the means for disconnection. The customer
Disconnecting
needs to prepare the switch or circuit breaker according to the following
Means requirements:
Requirements
1. A switch or circuit breaker must be included in the building
installation.
2. It must be in close proximity to the equipment (DensityPRO gauge)

and within easy reach of the operator.
3. It must be marked as the disconnecting device for this equipment

(DensityPRO gauge).
DC Power The detectors are designed to operate on 24 Vdc (± 20%). The input
connector for the DC source voltage wiring is located on the CPU board.
Note To meet the requirements of CSA 1010.1, the input DC terminals

shall be supplied from an SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) source. ▲
Connections are shown in the table below.

Table 4–1. DC power wiring
User Power Supply (+24Vdc, 0..5 A) Detector
+ J12 pin 2
- J12 pin 1

Wiring
Serial Communications
AC Power If the optional AC power board is installed, the gauge may be operated
using either 115 or 230 Vac. The AC supply voltage is set by the 115/230
Vac selector switch located behind (below) the connectors on the top edge
of the AC power board. To access the selector switch, it may be necessary
to remove the screws that hold the detector-transmitter unit in the housing
and lift the unit several inches out of the housing.
If both AC and DC input power are supplied to the detector, the detector
will draw power from whichever source provides the higher DC voltage.
Caution Applying 230 Vac with the selector switch in the 115 Vac
position will damage the equipment. ▲
Caution For reliable operation and to maintain safety approval, the F1 fuse
on the AC power board must only be replaced with an approved fuse.
Reference the installation wiring drawing (p/n 868578). ▲
Serial The gauge provides one RS232 single-drop and on RS485 multi-drop serial
interface. Screw-terminal connectors for both ports are located on the CPU
Communications board.
The RS485 connector includes the +8 Vdc required to power the Thermo
Scientific HHT as well as the +Data and –Data connections. An RJ-11
(phone jack) connector is also provided for the RS485 port. The HHT can
be connected directly to the RJ-11 connector.
Both ports provide independent access to the measurement readings and
software functions. Both ports are always active and can be used to display
measurements. The setup menus, however, can only be accessed by one
port at a time. For information on configuring communications, refer to
the DensityPRO gauge user guide (p/n 717784).
RS485
S485 Wiring Connecting a PC serial port (COM) to the RS485 port on the gauge
requires an RS485/RS232 converter (p/n 670045). Refer to installation
wiring drawing (p/n 868578) and the RS485 installation wiring drawing
(p/n 868519).
Make the RS485 connections as follows:
1. Connect +Data and –Data on the RS485 connector (J3) to the

corresponding connections on the RS485/RS232 converter.
2. Connect the RS485/RS232 converter to the PC using a standard DB9

serial cable.

Wiring
Serial Communications
Initial Setup for Party- To communicate with multiple gauges via RS485 party-line, each unit
Line Communications must be assigned a unique unit identification number so it can be addressed
individually. All gauges are assigned unit number 0 (zero) by default.
To assign a unique unit number to each gauge, you must be able to
communicate with each one individually. Disconnect each gauge from the
party-line in turn and communicate with the disconnected gauge directly.
Alternatively, remove power from all gauges except one and assign a unit
number to the powered gauge. Repeat this procedure for the remaining
gauges.
If you have trouble using another device on the RS485 chain, verify that it
is properly terminated for its position on the chain. To terminate a device,
connect a 120 ohm resistor between its RS485 + / - data terminals. Never
terminate more than the first and last device in the chain.
RS232 Wiring The serial port on a PC (COM1 or COM2) can be connected directly to
the gauge’s RS232 port. This connection requires five wires: ground, TX,
RX, RTS, and CTS. The RS232 port connector (J3) is located on the CPU
board. Connections for standard DB9 and DB25 PC serial port connectors
are listed in the table below.
Table 4–2. RS232 connections
DensityPRO Gauge PC Serial Port PC Serial Port
J3 Connector DB9 Connector DB25 Connector
J3-2 RX Pin 3 Pin 2
J3-3 TX Pin 2 Pin 3
J3-4 RTS Pin 8 Pin 5
J3-5 CTS Pin 7 Pin 4
J3-6 GND Pin 5 Pin 7
To communicate with the gauge from a PC requires that the PC be

running the Thermo Scientific TMT Comm communication software or
other terminal emulation software.
The default communication settings for the RS232 and RS485 ports of the
gauge and for the Thermo Scientific HHT are:
● 7 data bits
● even parity
● 1 stop bit
● 9600 baud data rate
Refer to the DensityPRO gauge user guide (p/n 717784) for additional
details about configuring and using serial communications.

Wiring
Optional Wiring
Optional Wiring
HART The HART communication protocol is supported over the 4–20 mA
Communications current output with an optional daughter board. You communicate with
the gauge using the standard 275, 375, 475, or later field communicator
from Emerson Electric Co. Refer to the DensityPRO / DensityPRO+
gauge with HART operation manual (p/n 717816).
FOUNDATION Fieldbus With FOUNDATION fieldbus, the DensityPRO gauge provides users with
Communications access to control or program parameters via a host system. The fieldbus
connector is accessible from the faceplate of the gauge, and the only
connections required for operation are to the H1 bus.
Refer to the DensityPRO gauge with FOUNDATION fieldbus application
guide (p/n 717917) for specific wiring instructions.
Current Output There are three configurations available for the 4–20 mA current output:
● Isolated, loop-powered (default)
● Non-isolated, self-powered
● Isolated, self-powered output (requires optional daughter board p/n
886595)
All configurations can drive a 700 ohm maximum load over the full current
output range. The current output is programmable between 3.8 and 20.5
mA. The fault low condition for the current output is 3.6 mA or less, and
the fault high condition is 20.8 mA or greater.
The default current output configuration is isolated, loop-powered. A
jumper is placed across pins 4 and 5 of the J7 connector on the CPU
board. Pins 6 and 7 of the J10 connector are for the 4–20 mA output
connections.
Figure 4–1. 4–20 mA loop powered configuration

Wiring
Optional Wiring
To configure the current output as non-isolated, self-powered, move the

jumper to pins 3 and 4 of the J7 connector. Pins 6 and 9 of the J10
connector are for the 4–20 mA output connections.
Figure 4–2. 4–20 mA non-isolated, self-powered configuration

To configure the current output as isolated, self-powered, an optional
daughter board must be installed on the J7 connector (no jumpers used).
Pins 6 and 8 of the J10 connector are for the 4–20 mA output connections.
Figure 4–3. 4–20 mA isolated, self-powered configuration
Flow Input The CPU board allows for a user-provided 4–20 mA flow (AUX) input
(pins 1 and 2 of J10). Refer to the DensityPRO gauge user guide (p/n
717784) for details on how to configure the gauge to use the flow input
signal.
Relays Two relays can be provided as an option on the AC power/relay board. A

factory-installed jumper across pins 4 and 5 of header J11 indicates to the
gauge that the optional relays are installed. Refer to the installation wiring
drawing (p/n 868578) and the wiring label on top of the detector-
transmitter chassis for wiring details. The relays are Form C, SPDT isolated
8A at 220 Vac.
For instructions on how to configure relays to open or close on fault,
warning, or process measurement alarms, refer to the DensityPRO gauge
user guide (p/n 717784).

Wiring
Factory Wiring
Contact Closure The contact closure inputs (J13) are dry contact inputs between ground
(Switch) Inputs and Switch 1 and ground and Switch 2. The gauge can be configured to
execute a command or other function upon a user-provided contact
opening or closing. Refer to the DensityPRO gauge user guide (p/n
717784) for details on assigning commands to the contact closure inputs.
Temperature To use temperature compensation, the temperature compensation board

Compensation (p/n 810138) must be installed on the DensityPRO detector chassis. Refer
to Appendix E for installation instructions. The temperature compensation
board is designed to use a 3-wire 100-ohm Platinum RTD. Connections
are shown in the table below.
Table 4–3. Temperature compensation board connections
Wire Terminal Connection
RTD 5
Two same color wires 3 and 4
Shield 6
Note Terminals 1 and 2 are not used. ▲
Figure 4–4.
Factory Wiring The detector board (positioned horizontally under the top of the
electronics chassis) mounts on the photomultiplier tube. A factory-installed
cable connects the detector board to the J2 connector on the CPU board.
If the optional AC power board is installed, a factory-installed cable
connects the J3 connector on the AC power board to the J9 connector on
the CPU board.

Chapter 5
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Appendix A
Ordering Information
Table A–1. DensityPRO gamma density system
High Performance Input Power
1 115/230 Vac, ± 10%, 50/60 Hz
2 24 Vdc
Region Requirement
O ROW
C CE-EMC (when selected, no relays or local display)
Relays
R Two Form C relays, SPDT isolated 8A @ 220 Vac
N No relay contacts
4–20 mA Output
L Isolated, loop-powered (Namur compliant, 700 ohm load maximum)
S Isolated, self-powered (Namur compliant, 700 ohm load maximum)
Detector Approvals
N4 Non-hazardous model 9719A, Type 4, CSA/C-US
Hazardous model 9720A, XP – Class 1 Div. 1, CSA/C-US, Type 4, ATEX
XP
IP65
Detector Enclosure
D Dual chain mount
B Base plate mount (required for pipe saddle or wall mount)
W Base plate mount, water-cooled (pipe saddles required)
Mounting Hardware
N0 No mounting hardware
DS Dual chain, 2” steel pipes (dual chain mount required)
DM Dual chain, 2.5–18” steel pipes (dual chain mount required)
DL Dual chain 20–36” steel pipes (dual chain mount required)
1.5 Pipe saddle for 1.5” or 2.0” pipes
Pipe saddle for 3–16” pipes. (Available pipe sizes in inches: 3, 4, 5, 6, 8,
XX
10, 12, 14, and 16.)
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Ordering Information
Pipe saddles for 18–42” pipes. (Available pipe sizes in inches: 18, 20, 22,
XX
24, 26, 28, 30, 36, and 42.)
Backshield Option
B Detector with backshield (Model 9719A only)
N No backshield
Temperature Compensation
N None
T Temperature compensation board
R Temperature compensation with RTD
Communications
0 No selection
A Thermo Scientific Model 9734 handheld terminal
E HART communication module
F Foundation fieldbus module
Optional Accessories
L Lg SS tag (3.3” x 2.5”), wired
R RJ-11 modular connector jack
D Thermo Scientific Model 9723 backlit LCD
T Pipe tabs (pipe saddles only)
Table A–2. Spare parts

P/N Description
886631 Complete electronics chassis
886670-2 CPU assembly
NDMI-PWR001 AC power supply assembly without relays
NDMI-PWR002 AC power supply assembly with relays
886595-1 Kit, 4–20 mA isolated, self-powered
885882-1 Backlit display PCB assembly (circuit board only)
886609 Temperature compensation circuitry assembly
OPR0101C Complete electronics chassis with AC power supply, no relays
OPR0101D Complete electronics chassis with AC power supply, with relays
DPROCBLKIT Kit, complete set of DensityPRO connection cables (excluding those
required for HART communication)
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Appendix B
Specifications
Results may vary under different operating conditions.
Table B–1. Performance specifications
System performance From ± 0.0001 gm/cc depending on application
Table B–2. Gamma ray source

Source type Cs-137 or Co-60, both stainless steel doubly encapsulated
Size 10 to 10,000 mCi Cs-137 or 1,000 to 3,000 mCi Co-60
Source housing Carbon steel or stainless steel, lead filled, polyurethane
painted. Two-position shutter, locks in OFF (closed)
position.
Table B–3. Integrated detector-transmitter

System architecture Multiprocessor based electronics provides uninterrupted
output during data entry and system interrogation.
Surface mount technology provides high degree of reliability.
All user data doubly stored in non-volatile memory with no
battery backup required.
Detection type PVT plastic scintillator with wide dynamic range. PVT resists
shock and moisture damage.
Detector stabilization Electronic control without heater stabilization for optimum
performance
Enclosure construction Carbon steel polyurethane painted
Approvals – Model 9719A FMRC approved dust-ignition proof in Class II, Div. 1, Groups
E, F, G; suitable for Class III, Div. 1 hazardous locations,
indoor and outdoor NEMA 4.
CSA approved dust-ignition proof in Class II, Div. 1, Groups E,
F, G; suitable for Class III, Div. 1 hazardous locations,
indoor and outdoor CSA ENCL 4.
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Specifications
Approvals – Model 9720A FMRC approved explosion proof in Class I, Div. 1, Groups B, C,
D; dust-ignition proof in Class II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, G;
suitable for Class III, Div. 1 hazardous locations, indoor and
outdoor NEMA 4.
CSA approved explosion proof in Class I, Div. 1, Groups B, C,
D; dust-ignition proof in Class II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, G;
suitable for Class III, Div. 1 hazardous locations, indoor and
outdoor CSA ENCL 4.
CE-ATEX
II 2 G Ex d IIC T5 Gb
CE-EMC compliance contingent upon installation of EMC
protection kit as illustrated on drawing 880100.
Power 115/230 Vac, ± 10%, 50/60 Hz or 24 Vdc
Operating temperature -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) ambient
CE-EMC surge protection CE-ATEX
board junction box II 2 G Ex d IIC T6 Gc
-40°C <= Ta <= 60°C
Warning: Do not open when an explosive
atmosphere may be present.
Table B–4. Inputs and outputs

Inputs Flow meter: 4–20 mA linear
Dry contact closure
Temperature compensation circuitry with 100 ohm platinum
RTD, 2 or 3 wire
Current outputs Three configurations available for the 4–20 mA current
output:
- Isolated, loop-powered (default)
- Non-isolated, self-powered
- Isolated, self-powered output (requires optional daughter
board p/n 886595)
Serial outputs RS485 half duplex
RS232 full duplex
Fieldbus: A Device Description (DD) for the
DensityPRO gauge is available from the
Fieldbus Foundation website. The DD is a DD4
that is interpreted by a host implementing DD
Services 4.x or higher.
Contact closure (relay) Two optionally available Form C relays, SPDT isolated 8A @
outputs 220 Vac.
Wiring entry (2) 3/4 NPT female conduit ports.
Use only suitably approved cable glands and blanking plugs.
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Specifications
Table B–5. Mounting hardware

Gamma ray source Integral bolt-on bracket; compatible with chain or
saddle mount
Integrated detector-transmitter Dual chain universal mount, 2.5 to 36 in (63.5 to 914.4
mm)
Pipe saddle mount, 2 to 42 in (50.8 to 1066.8 mm)
Pipe saddle with tabs for mounting on insulated pipes
Axial mount hardware for Z-pipe installations, 1 to 4 in
(25.4 to 101.6 mm)
Table B–6. Optional Thermo Scientific Model 9723 display

Display 2-line x 16-character backlit LCD
Qualifications CSA/C-US: Class I, Groups B, C, and D; Class II, Groups
E, F, G; Class III; Type 4 Enclosure
ATEX:
II 2G Ex d IIC T6
(Tamb -40°C to +60°C)
EN60079-0:2006 and EN60079-1:2007
Power Display powered from electronics
Installation site Maximum separation from electronics: 300 ft (91.4 m)
Table B–7. Programming options

Fieldbus host, such as Provides the interface between the DensityPRO gauge and
National Instruments™ other devices on a FOUNDATION fieldbus network.
NI-FBUS Configurator
275/375/475/later field For gauge configuration and calibration. Communicates
communicator from with any DensityPRO gauge via the current loop.
Emerson Electric Co BEL202FSK standard.
Thermo Scientific Model For gauge configuration and calibration. Communicates
9734 handheld terminal with any DensityPRO gauge via RS485 connector.
Provides upload / download of gauge configuration to /
from PC via RS232 interface.
Comm PC interface For interfacing with up to 32 DensityPRO gauges over
software RS485.
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Appendix C
Drawings
Note Information presented in this chapter has been regenerated from
original drawings. Every effort is made to maintain document accuracy.
However, in order to enhance legibility, the documents may have been
restructured, and some information may have been intentionally excluded.
Therefore, the drawings within this guide may not be an exact duplicate of
the original drawings. ▲
Note Drawings in this manual are included for reference only and may not
be the current version. Contact the factory if you need a copy of the latest
revision. ▲
Table C–1. Installation layout & wiring diagrams

Drawing # Rev. Description Page
868580 B Installation layout, DensityPRO system, Model C–3
9719A/9720A
868578 D Installation wiring, DensityPRO system, Model C–4
9719A/9720A
868519 B RS485 installation and wiring C–5
Table C–2. Mechanical – Detectors

867468 B Installation drawing, detector assembly, flat mount, C–6
NEMA 4 housing
867469 B Installation drawing, detector assembly, flat mount, C–7
explosion proof housing
867456 B Installation drawing, source/detector assembly single C–8
chain mount, NEMA 4 housing
867465 B Installation drawing, source/detector assembly single C–9
chain mount, explosion proof housing
867466 B Installation drawing, source/detector assembly dual chain C–10
mount, NEMA 4 housing
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Drawings

867467 B Installation drawing, source/detector assembly dual chain C–11
mount, explosion proof housing
85726N E Installation drawing, gauge head, pipe saddle mount C–12
861104 C Fabrication details, 1” to 3” Z-pipe section C–13
866670 B Mounting dimensions, 1” to 3” Z-pipe mounting C–14
configuration
864163 A Fabrication details, 4” Z-pipe section C–15
866705 A Mounting dimensions, 4” Z-pipe mounting configuration C–16
Table C–3. Mechanical – Source heads

864563 B Mounting dimensions, 5200 source housing, 100 mCi or C–17
less
865453 C Mounting dimensions, 5201 source housing, 100 mCi or C–18
less
865463 D Mounting dimensions, 5202 source housing, 500 mCi or C–19
less
less
less
Table C–4. Source housing options

866666 E Mounting instructions, remote manual actuator, Models C–22
5201–5204 source housings
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Drawings
Figure C–1. 868580: Installation layout, DensityPRO system, Model 9719A/9720A

(sheet 1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–2. 868578: Installation wiring, DensityPRO system, Model 9719A/9720A

(sheet 1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–3. 868519: RS485 installation and wiring (sheet 1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–4. 867468: Installation drawing, detector assembly, flat mount, NEMA 4 housing
(sheet 1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–5. 867469: Installation drawing, detector assembly, flat mount, explosion
proof housing (sheet 1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–6. 867456: Installation drawing, source/detector assembly single chain mount, NEMA 4 housing (sheet 1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–7. 867465: Installation drawing, source/detector assembly single chain mount, explosion proof housing (sheet
1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–8. 867466: Installation drawing, source/detector assembly dual chain

mount, NEMA 4 housing (sheet 1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–9. 867467: Installation drawing, source/detector assembly dual chain

mount, explosion proof housing (sheet 1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–10. 85726N: Installation drawing, gauge head, pipe saddle mount (sheet 1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–11. 861104: Fabrication details, 1” to 3” Z-pipe section (sheet 1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–12. 866670: Mounting dimensions, 1” to 3” Z-pipe mounting configuration (sheet 1 of

1)

Drawings
Figure C–13. 864163: Fabrication details, 4” Z-pipe section (sheet 1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–14. 866705: Mounting dimensions, 4” Z-pipe mounting configuration (sheet 1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–15. 864563: Mounting dimensions, 5200 source housing, 100 mCi or less (sheet 1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–16. 865453: Mounting dimensions, 5201 source housing, 100 mCi or less (sheet 1
of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–17. 865463: Mounting dimensions, 5202 source housing, 500 mCi or less (sheet
1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–18. 865474: Mounting dimensions, 5203 source housing, 2000 mCi or less (sheet 1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–19. 865484: Mounting dimensions, 5204 source housing, 8000 mCi or less
(sheet 1 of 1)

Drawings
Figure C–20. 866666: Mounting instructions, remote manual actuator, Models

5201–5204 source housings (sheet 1 of 1)

Appendix D
Installing the CE-EMC Protection
Board
Purpose To eliminate the possibility of unwanted electromagnetic signals either
going from Thermo Scientific equipment into the customer’s equipment or
from the customer’s equipment into the Thermo Scientific equipment and
for protection from high voltage spikes caused by lightning, an EMC
protection system has been developed for the Thermo Scientific
DensityPRO gauge. This procedure provides the necessary information and
instruction to perform installation of the EMC protection system properly.
Procedure The EMC protection kit comes in four configurations:

● DC power without FOUNDATION fieldbus, p/n 886792
● DC power with FOUNDATION fieldbus, p/n 886793 (see note at
end of appendix)
● AC power without FOUNDATION fieldbus, p/n 886794
● AC power with FOUNDATION fieldbus, p/n 886795 (see note at
end of appendix)
The installation is the same for all four kits, except for the addition of the
new AC power supply board.
As shown in Figure D–1 and Figure D–2 below, the DC kit comes with
the following:
● A mounting bracket to attach the EMC board housing assembly to
the detector housing
● An explosion proof housing for the EMC protection board
● The EMC protection board installed in the housing
● The wires that run from the EMC protection board to the
DensityPRO detector and terminate at the EMC protection board
end
Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO Gauge Installation Guide D-1

Installing the CE-EMC Protection Board
Procedure
The wires from the EMC protection board to the detector are run through
the connection fittings at the factory so that the cable gland between the
EMC board housing and the detector housing can be factory sealed (see
Figure D–1). There are 14 wires in total: two for DC power and 12 for
input/output or communication wiring.
Figure D–1.
Figure D–2.
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Wiring Installation
Reference Figure D–3 and install this assembly as follows:
1. Mount the bracket assembly to the detector housing.
2. Make sure the flat mounting plate for the EMC board housing is on
the same side of the detector housing that has the conduit fitting that is
perpendicular to the mounting tabs of the detector housing.
Wiring With the lid of the detector housing removed, run the wires through the
conduit fitting on the housing. Continue with the installation as follows:
Installation
1. Apply the appropriate thread sealant for the class area that the detector
is installed into to the fitting threads of the EMC assembly.
2. Screw the EMC assembly onto the detector housing approximately six
to seven rotations until the connection is tight and the mounting holes
of the EMC board housing align with the holes in the mounting plate
of the bracket assembly.
3. Be sure to rotate the wires that are inserted into the detector housing as
the EMC assembly is rotated to keep from damaging the wires.
Figure D–3.

Wiring Installation
Figure D–4.
Due to variances in components, extra nuts and washers have been
included in the kit to use as spacers between the EMC board enclosure and
the mounting plate as seen in Figure D–4. When the EMC assembly
conduit fitting is threaded into the detector housing so that the connection
is secure, use the extra nuts and washers to fill in any gap that may still exist
and tighten the mounting bolts.
Once the EMC protection assembly is installed, it should look like Figure
D–5.
Figure D–5.

Wiring Installation
If this is an AC kit, it will include a new AC power supply that must be

installed on the detector. To do this:
1. Remove the detector assembly from the housing, unplug the cable at
the bottom of the PCB going to the CPU and remove the four screws
holding the power supply to the detector chassis (shown in Figure
D–6).
2. Install the new power supply (p/n 886783) onto the detector chassis,
using the four screws removed earlier.
3. Re-install the detector into the housing.
Figure D–6. AC power supply

Remove the screw on cover from the EMC protection board housing to
expose the EMC protection board, as shown below. Remove the two
mounting screws and lift the EMC protection board out of the housing.

Wiring Installation
Figure D–7. EMC protection board
Figure D–8. Connectors on the EMC protection board

The connectors shown in Figure D–8 are described below:
● The connections on the J4 connector are to be wired to the
detector.
● The connections on the J3 connector are to be wired to the
customer’s system.
● J1 is for incoming 24 Vdc power.
● J2 is for the filtered 24 Vdc power to go to the detector (if the
detector is DC powered).
● J5 must be connected to Earth Ground.
Note There must be less than 1 ohm resistance from the J5 terminal to
true earth ground. ▲

Wiring Installation
The J2 connector has been pre-wired at the factory with two 18 ga. wires,
which should only be used only for a 24 Vdc output if the detector is DC
powered. The RED wire is for positive side of the 24 Vdc input and the
BLACK wire is for the negative side of the 24 Vdc output.
The J4 connector has been pre-wired at the factory with twelve 22 ga.
wires, which should be used only for signal wiring such as RS232, RS485,
4–20 mA current output, and 9723 local display. Connections 1 through 4
are limited to 9 Vdc, connections 5 through 8 are limited to 20 Vdc, and
connections 9 through 12 are limited to 36 Vdc.
Warning Do not exceed the voltage limitations of the individual

connections or damage will occur to the EMC protection board. ▲
The wiring color code for the factory installed signal cable is shown in the
table below.
Table D–1. Wiring color code for connector J4
Terminal Color
1 White
2 Black
3 Blue
4 Brown
5 Green
6 Gray
7 Orange
8 Purple
9 Red
10 Pink
11 Tan
12 Yellow

Wiring Installation
Figure D–9.
Note Any wires that are not used should be taped off to avoid shorting out
the detector. (It is recommended that you do NOT cut the unused wires,
as you may need them in the future.) ▲
Note The above figure shows the wires running into the enclosure. Actual
connections are not shown as they will vary. The figure is for reference
only. ▲
Due to the voltage limitations of the individual terminals, the RS485, the
Thermo Scientific Model 9723 local display, the RTD input, and the
contact closure inputs can be on any of the 12 terminals. The RS232 can
be on terminals 5 through 12, and the 4–20 mA current output and input
must be on terminals 9 through 12.
Note If the FOUNDATION fieldbus option has been selected, the fieldbus
output must be run on terminals 1 and 2 of J3 and J4 for the fieldbus to
operate properly. ▲

Appendix E
Replacing the CPU PROM & HART
PROM
Note This appendix applies only to DensityPRO systems that have the
HART communication option installed and have CPU software prior to
version 5.13 or HART board software prior to 1.13. ▲
Purpose Software has been released for DensityPRO systems with the HART
communication option installed. This software prevents any
communication conflict that may have previously occurred when both the
HART option and the Thermo Scientific Model 9734 handheld terminal
were used. The software upgrade requires an upgrade of the gauge CPU
PROM and the HART board PROM as well. This appendix provides the
instructions for doing so.
Note You will need CPU PROM 595027 and HART PROM 595025 to
perform this procedure. ▲
Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO Gauge Installation Guide E-1

Replacing the CPU PROM & HART PROM
Procedure
Procedure
Warning The product’s installation and operation must comply with the
product’s safety certification as well as meet local codes and regulations.
Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific with any questions. ▲
Warning Ensure that power is off and the area is non-hazardous before
performing this procedure. ▲
Warning Close the shutter on the source housing before performing this
procedure. ▲
1. Remove the chassis from the housing so you can access the electronics.
2. Locate the HART board. It is mounted just below the power supply
board on the gauge chassis. The HART PROM is installed in a socket
on the HART board (Figure E–1).
Figure E–1. Location of the HART PROM
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Procedure
3. Remove the PROM from the HART board.
Caution It is strongly recommended that you use a PROM extraction tool

like the one shown in Figure E–2 to remove the PROM from its socket.
These can usually be purchased from the local electronics supply store.
Failure to use the proper tool can result in damage to the PROM socket,
which would require replacement of the board. ▲
Figure E–2. Prom extraction tool

In critical situations, a small bladed screwdriver or curved tip tweezers
can be used if an extraction tool is not available. There are slots in two
corners of the PROM socket (Figure E–3). These slots can be used to
extract the PROM using the extraction tool or one of the other tools.
Carefully pry up on each slotted corner a little at a time, going back
and forth to extract the PROM evenly out of the socket.
Caution Be very careful not to crack or otherwise damage the socket! ▲
Figure E–3. Extraction notches
Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO Gauge Installation Guide E-3

Procedure
4. Align the replacement PROM on the socket so that the beveled corner
of the PROM matches the beveled corner of the socket shown in
Figure E–3. Gently push down on the PROM until it snaps into place
in the socket. If it becomes misaligned or difficult to push, stop and
start over. Once the PROM snaps into the socket, it is installed.
5. Locate the CPU PROM on the CPU board. Remove the PROM using
the same method you used to remove the HART PROM.
Figure E–4. Location of the CPU PROM
6. Align the replacement PROM on the socket so that the beveled corner
of the PROM matches the beveled corner of the socket. Gently push
down on the PROM until it snaps into place in the socket. If it
becomes misaligned or difficult to push, stop and start over. Once the
PROM snaps into the socket, it is installed.
7. Install the chassis back into the housing.
8. Once installation is complete, you will need to erase memory,

reconfigure the gauge, and recalibrate. These procedures can be found
in the DensityPRO gauge user guide (p/n 717784).
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Appendix F
Installing the Temperature
Compensation Board
Purpose A change in process temperature causes a change in the density. In some
cases, only density changes caused by other process conditions need to be
seen, and thus temperature compensation is used.
To use temperature compensation, the temperature compensation board
(p/n 810138) must be installed on the DensityPRO detector chassis. A
Thermowell RTD must be installed in the process pipe and connected to
the temperature compensation board.
This appendix provides instructions on how to install and wire the
temperature compensation board.
Procedure To install the temperature compensation board, mount it in the space in

the middle of the triangle shaped chassis (Figure F–1) and secure it with
the three screws supplied with the board (Figure F–2).
Figure F–1. (left) and Figure F–2. (right)
Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO Gauge Installation Guide F-1

Installing the Temperature Compensation Board
Procedure
Use the supplied cable to connect the temperature compensation board to

the J8 on the CPU board, as shown in Figure F–3. This cable supplies
power to the board and takes the temperature signal to the CPU.
Figure F–3.
The temperature compensation board is designed to use a 3-wire 100-ohm
Platinum RTD. Connections are shown in the table below.
Table F–1. Temperature compensation board connections
Cable Wire Connection
Temp Terminal 5
Two same color wires Terminals 3 and 4
Shield Terminal 6
Note Terminals 1 and 2 are not used. ▲
Figure F–4.
The gauge is now ready to be programmed for temperature compensation.
For programming instructions, refer to the DensityPRO gauge user guide
(p/n 717784).
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Index
4 E
4-20 mA current output, 4-1, 4-7, A-1, A-2, B-2 electrostatic discharge (ESD), 2-1–2-2
board replacement, 3-12 ESD. See electrostatic discharge.
A F
AC power supply, 4-3, 4-5, A-1, A-2, B-2 fieldbus, B-3
flow input, 4-1, 4-8
C Foundation fieldbus communications, 1-1, 4-1, 4-7, A-2
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), 2-2, 3-2
CNSC. See Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. G
commissioning, 3-1 gauge head, 3-1
communications. See HART communications, Foundation installation, 3-3
fieldbus communications, and serial communications installation guidelines, 3-2
contact closure input, 4-1, 4-9, B-2 mounting, 3-3–3-13
contact information, 5-1 mounting guidelines, 3-2, 3-4
CPU board, A-2
connector for DC power supply wiring, 4-4 H
connector for temperature compensation, F-2
handling the instrument, 2-1–2-2
connectors for serial ports, 4-5
HART communications, 1-1, 4-1, 4-7, A-2
factory wiring, 4-10
PROM replacement, E-1–E-4
flow input, 4-8
HHT. See Model 9734 handheld terminal
PROM replacement, E-1
replacement, 3-12
current output, 4-1, 4-7, A-1, A-2, B-2
I
board replacement, 3-12 installation
drawings, C-1–C-8
D EMC protection board, D-1–D-8
gauge head, 3-3–3-13
DC power supply, 4-3, 4-4, A-1, B-2
guidelines, 3-2
Department of Transportation (DOT), 2-2
in hazardous areas, 3-2, 4-2
detector-transmitter, 3-1
temperature compensation board, F-1–F-2
board replacement, 3-12
installing
installation, 3-3–3-13
drawings for, C-1–C-8
guidelines, 3-2
EMC protection board, D-1–D-8
operating temperature range, 3-2
guidelines for, 3-2
ordering information, A-1
in hazardous areas, 3-2, 4-2
specifications, B-1
temperature compensation board, F-1–F-2
DOT. See Department of Transportion.
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Index
the gauge head, 3-3–3-13 RS485 serial port, 4-5, 4-6
L S
licensing, 3-1 safety, xi–xii, 2-2, 3-2, 3-3, 4-1, 4-2
serial communications, 4-1, 4-5–4-7, B-2
M shipping the instrument, 2-2
source, 3-1
Model 9723 display, A-2, B-3
installation, 3-3–3-13
Model 9734 handheld terminal, 1-1, A-2, B-3
guidelines, 3-2
mounting
specifications, B-1–B-3
configurations, 3-3
storing the instrument, 2-2
dual chain configuration, 3-6–3-8, A-1
gauge head, 3-3–3-13
pipe saddle configuration, 3-9, A-1 T
pipe spool configuration, 3-10 temperature compensation
single chain (unichain) mount, 3-5–3-6 board installation, F-1–F-2
wiring, F-1–F-2
N
National Electric Code (NEC), 4-1, 4-2 W
NEC. See National Electric Code. wiring
factory, 4-10
O in hazardous areas, 4-1
ordering information, A-1 optional
spare parts, A-2 4-20 mA current output, 4-1
contact closure input, 4-1, 4-9
current output, 4-7
P
flow input, 4-1, 4-8
power supply, 4-1 Foundation fieldbus communications, 4-1, 4-7
AC power supply board replacement, 3-12 HART communications, 4-1, 4-7
wiring, 4-4–4-5 relay output, 4-1, 4-9
remote display, 4-1
R temperature compensation, 4-9, F-2
receiving the instrument, 2-2 power supply, 4-4–4-5
relay output, 4-1, A-1, B-2 preparation, 4-1–4-2
wiring, 4-9 serial communications, 4-5–4-7
RS232 serial port, 4-5, 4-6
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“FOUNDATION fieldbus” and “Fieldbus Foundation” are registered trademarks of Fieldbus

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Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO Gauge Installation Guide v

Chapter 1 Introduction........................................................................................................ 1-1

Chapter 2 Handling & Storage .......................................................................................... 2-1

Chapter 3 Installation ......................................................................................................... 3-1

Chapter 4 Wiring.................................................................................................................. 4-1

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Optional Wiring ................................................................................. 4-7

Chapter 5 Support ................................................................................................................5-1

Appendix A Ordering Information .......................................................................................A-1

Appendix C Drawings............................................................................................................ C-1

Appendix D Installing the CE-EMC Protection Board .....................................................D-1

Appendix E Replacing the CPU PROM & HART PROM................................................... E-1

Appendix F Installing the Temperature Compensation Board.......................................F-1

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Safety Failure to follow appropriate safety procedures or inappropriate use of the

Warning Warnings notify users of procedures, practices, conditions, etc.

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Caution Cautions notify users of operating procedures, practices,

Note Notes emphasize important or essential information or a statement of

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Caution This system is an ESD sensitive instrument. Use proper ESD

Caution Do not touch the circuit board components. ▲

Observe the following when installing, setting up, servicing,

1. Use an antistatic bag. Most instrument subassemblies are shipped in a

2. Remove ESD sensitive subassemblies only under the following

3. Personnel handling ESD sensitive devices should be neutralized to a

Thermo Fisher Scientific DensityPRO Gauge Installation Guide 2-1

4. Do not allow clothing to make contact with ESD sensitive devices.

5. Avoid touching edge connectors and components.

6. Avoid partially connecting ESD sensitive devices. These devices,

7. Ground test equipment.

8. Avoid static charges during troubleshooting.

Unpacking, All personnel involved in the packing, shipping, or receiving of hazardous

Note Inspection, adjustment, installation, and maintenance of the

2. Carefully inspect the packing material prior to discarding it to ensure

4. If storing the instrument, the storage environment should be protected,

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Note Copies of the drawings referenced in this manual are provided in

1. A detector-transmitter model: Model 9719A NEMA 4 housing or

2. A source head model. Standard model numbers include: 5200, 5201,

Note The combination of the detector-transmitter and the source head is

Warning Moving or removing an installed source housing or any assembly

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Warning Do not apply power to the instrument in any hazardous area

1. Correct power source is available for the detector-transmitter:

2. Operating temperature range: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F)

4. The gauge head should be positioned so that the radioactive source

5. The gauge should not be mounted where process overflow or other

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Warning Use proper lifting procedures during installation to avoid

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In addition to the guidelines listed earlier in this chapter, note the

Figure 3–1. Gauge installation examples