MCG 1600SFI

Smart Flash Infrared Radar Gauge

MCG 1600SFI Smart Flash Infrared Radar Gauge

Dual Microprocessors

At the heart of the MCG 1600SFI is a high integration core

microprocessorwhichcanbecustomizedtospecific
applications. A separate DSP microprocessor provides
high speed measurement and algorithm processing
for high accuracy, obstruction avoidance, self-
calibration, and echo cancellation. All programmed
and processed information can be displayed on the
gauge’s 32-character LCD as well as an optional
ground level display.

Antennas

Years of experience have enabled L&J Engineering

to provide the optimal antenna configuration for a
given application. Four antenna designs, parabolic,
cone, rod and stillwell, accommodate various process
parameters which include surface conditions, height
to measure, dielectric constant of product and internal
obstructions. Features
Inventory Management • Frequency Modulated Continuous
Waveform
The MCG 1600SFI Radar Gauge, which transmit level
and temperature data, can be remotely accessed by • Crystal Controlled Phase Lock Loop
a computer/receiver such as the MCG 3900 via the L&J Technology
Tankway. Product temperature is obtained by using a
MCG 300 3-wire R.T.D. (copper or platinum), or a MCG • Ultra Highspeed Floating Point Digital
350/351 averaging temperature probe with a MCG
2350 which is connected to an on-board analog-to-
Signal Processor for Continuous
digital converter. It is no longer necessary to climb to Calibration
the top of the tank to access the desired information
or perform any of the programming functions. Simple • Density Measurement/Hybrid Gauge
plug-in interface modules emulate any existing, as well
ascustomfieldprotocolsoranalogoutputs. Newor • A n t e n n a s T a i l o r e d f o r S p e c i f i c
updated programs can be downloaded to any MCG Applications
160SFIintoitson-boardflashmemory“onthefly”to
incorporate communication protocol changes and
additional functionality. Applications
Liquid level gauging of virtually any corrosive,
Ground Level Display contaminated or viscous product including;

The optional Ground Level Display (MCG 1350) is a oil chemicals gasoline polyethylene
remote LCD display which is identical in form and tar molten phosgene pharmaceuticals
function to the display on the main unit. It enables sulfur
complete programming and calibration functions via latex paraffin titanium cryogenic or
the hand-held infrared calibrator, MCG 2150. dioxide liquefiedgases
limestone chocolate molten
rock aluminum

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Specifications
Measuring Principle: Max. Pressure:
FMCW Radar 150PSIG (or 300PSIG optional)

Range: Construction:
0-75 feet (23m) standard. Aluminum
Up to 180 feet (55m) optional Stainless Steel

Accuracy: Mounting:
+/- .5 mm 2”NPTStandard
Flanged Connection Available (See Ordering Guide)
Resolution:
.1 mm Weight:
8 lbs. (Aluminum)
Radar Power Consumption:
Less than 1mw (0dBm) Safety Approvals:
Explosion Proof/ *Intrinsically Safe
Electronics Temperature: Class I, Div. 1, Group B, C & D
-40º F to 150º F(-40ºC to +65º C) UL/C-UL Approved
ABS Approved
Product Temperature: CE/ATEX Approved II 1/2 G EEx d IIB T6, T5
-148º F to 482º F (-100º C to 250º C)
Antennas:
Local Display: Parabolic, Cone, Stilling Well
2 line x16 Character LCD

Lightning Protection:
Comprehensive Surge
Protection Standard

Dimensions Typical System Layout

Ground Level
Display (Optional)

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MCG 1600SFI Ordering Guide

MCG 1600SFI Smart Flash Infrared Radar Gauge

MCG 2150 Remote Calibrator

(One Required)

Model Number Selection:

The model number will consist of a base number MCG 1600F followed by 10 digits. These digits will represent
9 option tables:

MCG 1600F - AB - CD - EF - GH - IJ
AB - Material / Enclosure Type E - Ground Level Display
00 Aluminum 0 NoGroundLevelDisplayCompatibility
01 Stainless Steel Housing with AL waveguide Ground Level Display Compatibility
1
(<75’ 4-Wire)*
C - Analog Input 2
Ground Level Display w/ Extended Distance
Compatibility* (>75’ 6-Wire)
0 Level Only
1 Level and BS & W (from external source)
2 Level and Density (from external source) F - Contact Outputs
Level, BS & W, and Density 0 None
3
(from external source) 1 2 Dry Contacts

D - Analog Output 2 4 Dry Contacts

0 None 3 6 Dry Contacts
1 Single 4-20mA Output
2 Dual 4-20mA Outputs G - Temperature Inputs
3 Single 4-20mA Input 0 NoTemperature
4 Single 4-20mA Input, Single 4-20mA Output 2 Single Spot Temperature**
5 Dual 4-20mA Inputs 3 Double Spot Temperature**
6 Triple 4-20mA Inputs 4 Triple Spot Temperature**
7 Single 4-20mA Output (Isolated) 6 Average Temperature***
8 Dual 4-20mA Outputs (Isolated) * Requires MCG 1350M (ordered separately)
** Spot Temperature Ready. RTD Probe must be ordered separately.
9 Single 0-20mA Output *** Requires MCG 2350 Average Temperature Assembly and Average
Temperature bulb (ordered separately).
A Dual 4-20mA Input / Single 4-20mA Output

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H - Signal Outputs J - Power

0 None 0 110 VAC
1 L&J Tankway 2 24-8VDC(60VDCMax),NonIsolated
2 GPE 31422, 31423 3 48 VDC (70 VDC Max), Isolated
3 Varec (4-Wire) 6 48 VAC
4 Varec Matrix 7 24 VAC
5 Modbus on L&J Tankway 8 65 VAC
6 Modbus on RS 485 (2-Wire) 9 220 VAC
7 Modbus on RS 485 (4-Wire)
8 ENRAF Antenna Options*
9 Fieldbus ATMOSPHERIC TANKS W/ FLAT OR CONE ROOF

A Ti-Way 810891 3”ConicalHornAntennaTeflonCoatedAL

B RS 232 Output 810867 4”ConicalHornAntennaTeflonCoatedAL

C L&J Tankway on RS 485 (2-Wire) 810670 6”ConicalHornAntennaTeflonCoatedAL
D L&J Tankway on RS 485 (4-Wire) 810680 8”ConicalHornAntennaTeflonCoatedAL
E HART* 811149 3”ConicalHornAntenna316SS
F Saab TRL/2 811151 4”ConicalHornAntenna316SS
G ProfibusDP 810672 6”ConicalHornAntenna316SS
H RGL/NMC 811150 8”ConicalHornAntenna316SS
J WirelessHART 810671 15”ParabolicAntenna316SS
811283 6’’HingedHatchMountAntenna(NoStillingWell)
* Requires at least (1) 4-20mA Output
811333 8’’HingedHatchMountAntenna(NoStillingWell)
ATMOSPHERIC TANKS W/ STILLING WELL

I - Approvals 811635 4”ConarAntennaAluminum

0 UL/C-UL 811639 6”ConarAntennaAluminum

1 UL/C-UL w/ SIL 2 811643 8”ConarAntennaAluminum

2 ATEX 811647 10”ConarAntennaAluminum

3 ATEX w/ SIL 2 811670 6”HingedHatchMountAntenna

811674 8”HingedHatchMountAntenna
Adapter Flanges 150# 300# PRESSURIZED TANKS W/ STILLING WELLS
Size SS-RFANSI SS-RFANSI
811145 4”StillingWellAntenna316SS
Part # Part #
810782 6”StillingWellAntenna316SS
2” 160196 160199
810890 8’’ Stilling Well Antenna 316SS
3” 160214 160232
810973 6”StillingWellAntennaTeflonCoatedAL
4” 160197 160233
810783 8”StillingWellAntennaTeflonCoatedAL
6” 160198 160234
810784 10”StillingWellAntennaTeflonCoatedAL
8” 160215 160235
810785 12”StillingWellAntennaTeflonCoatedAL
10” 160216 160236
*Unit comes standard 2” NPT mounting.
12” 160217 160237 Order appropriate adapter flange if required.
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