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APM Automation Solutions Ltd. APM Customer Support Technical Training 1 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

APM Automation Solutions Ltd. Introduction 2 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Company Profile • Privately held APM Automation Solutions Ltd. specializes in developing technologically innovative, effective and economical non-contact 3 D 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. 3 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

What is the 3 DLevel. Scanner? · The APM 3 DLevel. Scanner™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 dustpenetrating technology to achieve an unrivalled degree of process measurement and inventory control. Click on image for Vision of 3 D Measurement video. 4 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

APM Automation Solutions Ltd. APM Technology 5 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

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. 6 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

APM Technology How does it work · By collecting all echoes bounced from the surface area, the patented algorithm of the 3 DLevel. Scanner™ 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 3 D image of the surface area using APM 3 DLevel. Manager™ software. 7 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

APM Technology How does it work - General Concepts · · · SNR – The Signal to Noise Ratio that determines the ability of the 3 DLevel. Scanner 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 3 DLevel. Scanner. 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-X 0)² +(Y-Y 0) ²+(Z-Z 0)^2}^½ = R · · 8 R Distance (26) X 0, Y 0, Z 0 are the coordinates of the 3 DLelvel. Scanner’s location. Full & Empty Calibration – Distance to 100% and 0% from the flange level of the 3 DLevel. Scanner. © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289 Z Distance (17. 3)

APM Technology How does it work – Cont. 9 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

APM Technology How does it work – Cont. • 3 db loss is loss of 50% of signals energy 10 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

APM Technology How does it work – Cont. • At 3 -4 KHz signal looses only 2 -3 d. B 11 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Self Cleaning Exmple 12 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Accuracy 3 DLevel. Scanner MV Vs. Single Point Device · · · 13 A comparison of the volume (%) accuracy of the 3 DLevel. Scanner MV Vs. Single Point Device The silo dimensions are: Width=10 m, Height=20 m. The material is cone sloped with 45 deg. 3 DLevel. Scanner accuracy = 1. 55% Laser volume accuracy = 16% 10 20 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Measurement Characteristics · · · 14 Frequency: 2. 6 - 7 KHz Beam angle: 30 -70 degrees Accuracy (vertical): 15 mm (0. 6”) Measuring range: 0. 5 -70 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: +972 54 7747289

Environment and Certifications · · · · · 16 Process temperature: -40° – 85°C (-40 – 185 °F) Process pressure: -0. 2 – 3 bar Protection: IP 67 ATEX II 1/2 D, 2 G (Head-zone 21, Antenna-zone 20) FM CL I, II Div I GP CDEFG CE EMC EN 61326 CE Safety IEC EN 61010 -1 FCC 47 CFR part 15 subpart B ISO 9001 2000 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Interfaces · Power supply: · Interface: 17 20 -36 VDC 4… 20 m. A, HART RS 485 Modbus GSM (CSD), GPRS (via RS 485) TCP IP (via GUI) © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

APM Automation Solutions Ltd. Products 18 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Product Line · 3 DLevel. Scanner S · Similar performance to presently available top-of-the-line products · 3 DLevel. Scanner M · Mapping capabilities · 3 DLevel. Scanner MV · Visualization capabilities · 3 DLevel. Scanner MVL · 2 scanners in 1 silo integrated (via PC) to work as one unit. · 3 DLink. Pro · Accessories · 19 · 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: +972 54 7747289

Device types S/M/MV 3 DLevel. Scanner 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 m. A) · Linear mode enabled (for non standard and segmented silos) 20 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Device types S/M/MV 3 DLevel. Scanner M · 70º 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 4. . 20 m. A output. · 3 D Mapping – detects mapping points of the surface area · Visualization disabled. 21 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Device types S/M/MV 3 DLevel. Scanner MV · 70º 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 4. . 20 m. A output · 3 D Mapping – detects mapping points of the surface area · Visualization of 3 DMapping is enabled 22 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Device types S/M/MV 3 DLevel. Scanner MVL • The solution for wide silos, open bins and warehouses. • Multiple 3 DLevel. Scanners cover the entire surface area. • APM Multi Scanner Controller is (1) synchronizing and (2) merging the measurements from the MVL units. • 3 D Vision software (client) enables users via a network to view real time measurement and combined 3 D image of all silos in the plant. • GPRS based support via 3 DLink. Pro available. 23 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

3 DLink. Pro Remote Communication · · · 24 The 3 DLink. Pro 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 3 DLevel. Scanner remotely to the various product types (M/MV). Enable performing firmware updates remotely. You may find the connection scheme at the “Connecting 3 DLink. Pro” file. © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Installation Preparations Positioning Guidelines Always use the 3 DLocator Software to finalize position. 1. 2. 3. 25 Clear vision to material 90° to the ground 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: +972 54 7747289

Internal Structures to avoid 26 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Installation Preparation Positioning Guidelines (cont. ) 6. Orientation: i. ii. 27 The mounting direction is indicated by a tendon on the unit. The 0º 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: +972 54 7747289

Neck Extensions 20 cm, 30 cm, or 50 cm 28 1 m, 2. 5 m, or 10 m © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Head-Body Separation 29 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Head-Body Separation 30 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

APM Automation Solutions Ltd. Neck Extensions 31 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Mounting Location 32 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

APM Automation Solutions Ltd. Shipping 33 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Shipping 34 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

APM Automation Solutions Ltd. Mechanical & Electrical Installation It’s practically plug and play! 35 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Connection Methods Interface 4. . 20 m. A Port RS-485 Port Direct connection (HART/RS 485) P P Analog signal (Volume %) P Modbus (RTU) P GPRS/GSM P TCP/IP P Multi-Drop P To Learn more about the various connection methods available - click here 36 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Site Preparations & Requirements Wiring Diagram – Multi-Drop · Cables · · · RS 485 Communication – Twisted, Shielded pair ONLY. Power and 4. . 20 – 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 · · 37 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Site Preparations & Requirements Wiring Diagram · – Single unit with a 3 DLink. Pro and HART 38 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Preparing the 3 DLevel. Scanner · To view steps for preparing the device for mounting · 3 DLevel. Scanner 2 - click here. · Make sure that the following is ready on site: · Mounting location ready (200 mm/8” wide). · RS 485 Twisted Cable (Optional) 39 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Startup · Use the Startup Checklist to verify the installation · The technician should follow the checklist in the COI form. 40 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Recommended Tools Description The site application documents, including the Silo drawings. Large Phillips screwdriver (2 x 100). Medium Phillips screwdriver (1 x 100). 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. RS 485 to USB converter Software drivers for the RS 485 converter 120 Ohm and 250 Ohm resistors (for Communication usage) 41 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

APM Automation Solutions Ltd. Site Preparation & Scanner Location, location!! 42 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Installation Procedure 43 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Pre PO Procedure 44 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

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 3 dlevelscanner. · 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. 45 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Installation Preparation - IPF · IPF – Installation Preparation Form. · To be filled after an order has been made. · Main Objective – Maximum information before shipping & installing the 3 DLevel. Scanner. · More information needed: · Detailed drawing of vessel is mandatory at this stage. · Drawing of 3 DLevel. Scaner's Location – to verify that APM’s positioning guidelines are applied · To view the IPF – click here 46 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Installation Preparation Scanner Locator Use the Scanner Locator For Optimal Mounting Location Selection. • Suggest a location according to this IPF 47 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

Modem Wizard · Modem Wizard is your tool to check the 3 DLink. Pro and the connectivity to the internet via GPRS. See manual. 48 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

APM Automation Solutions Ltd. System Calibration Do it right the first time 49 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager · The 3 DLevel. Manager software is the configuration tool developed by APM to configure the 3 DLevel. Scanner for every application approved by APM’s customer support. · Also used to view the results by the customer on site. 50 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager Main Screen – Technician Mode 51 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager Connecting to the 3 Dlevel Scanner · · · To get connected to the 3 DLevel. Scanner, go to “Device Manually Connect” Select the connection Method For direct connection (RS 485 or HART), select the serial COM port that holds the modem/converter. In the polling address list select the polling address of the 3 DLevel. Scanner. If there is more than one 3 DLevel. Scanner on the same line (Multi drop), choose multiple. Select “Verbose” in the communication log field Click “Connect” 52 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager Configuring the 3 DLevel. Scanner - Update Firmware · · · To update the firmware of the 3 DLevel 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 3 DLevel. Scanner while updating the firmware. Note: Always make sure, prior to configuring the 3 DLevel Scanner, that the latest firmware version is installed in the 3 DLevel Scanner. The latest firmware version available on the website. 53 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager Configuring the 3 DLevel. Scanner – 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. 54 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager 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 · · 55 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager Configuration Wizard – Step 2 · · · 56 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: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager 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 · · 57 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager 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. 58 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager Configuration Wizard – Step 8 · Note: Click on upload all to apply the settings to the 3 DLevel. Scanner. You may also click OK and yes to apply the settings. 59 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager Additional Settings · · 60 Set Output Dumping Time Set Steepest Material Slope Map False Echoes Upload all – to apply changes into the 3 DLevel. Scanner © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager Advanced Configurations · Mechanics Type: · I – 3 DLevel. Scanner I · II – 3 DLevel. Scanner II Activate Extrapolation – used in MV license for mathematically enhanced 3 D 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. · · · 61 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager Advanced Configurations – Contd’ · · · 62 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 [d. B] — 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: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager Advanced Configurations – Contd’ · · 63 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: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager Grades Analysis · · 64 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: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager Log File · In the log file you can view the history of: · Distance · Volume · SNR · Temperature The 3 DLevel. Manager is collecting and storing the information as long as it is connected to a scanner. · 65 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager Visual Mapping (MV only) · · To view the 3 D imaging of the surface area click “view Visual Mapping” You may switch Zoomed in/out views by clicking on the “Switch Views” menu. 66 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

3 DLevel. Manager Viewer Mode · · · 67 Designed to the use of untrained personal. All configuration abilities are disabled. The password to switch back to technician mode: “tech. APM” © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

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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 http: //www. apm-solutions. com/Site. Files/1/4/12075. asp 70 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289

APM Automation Solutions Ltd. And remember: practice makes perfect Thank You! 71 © 2007 APM Automation Solutions Ltd. All rights reserved. Contact Rubi Dan: +972 54 7747289