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LST300

Compact ultrasonic level 
transmitter

The most powerful ultrasonic level 
transmitter in a compact form

Measurement made easy

Summary of Contents for LST300 Series

Page 1: ... ABB MEASUREMENT ANALY TICS OPER ATING INSTRUCTION LST300 Compact ultrasonic level transmitter The most powerful ultrasonic level transmitter in a compact form Measurement made easy ...

Page 2: ...nstallation requirements 9 Dimensions 9 Direct mounting variations 10 Direct installation using a nut 10 Direct installation using a sleeve 10 Mounting with L shape bracket 11 Mounting with extendable bracket 12 Mounting with flanges 13 Key measurement parameters 14 Beam angle reference 14 Standing off installations 15 4 Electrical connections 16 Cable connection area 16 DC power supply 17 Analog ...

Page 3: ...ut 34 Menu Process Alarm 35 Menu Communication 35 Menu Diagnostics 36 Menu Calibrate 37 Menu Service 38 Alarm Simulation 38 Device with HART protocol 38 7 Advanced functions 39 Signal waveform 39 Accessing the waveform display 39 Signal waveform display 39 True Echo Detection 41 Accessing the True Echo Detection menu 41 Configuring True Echo Detection 41 Volume 42 Example tank 43 Configure the lev...

Page 4: ...mited Zone 2 22 cFMus division 2 Zone 2 22 53 Meter design for NEPSI intrinsic safety ATEX IECEx intrinsic safety Zone 0 20 and cFMus division 1 Zone 0 20 54 Meter design for NEPSI intrinsic safety ATEX IECEx intrinsic safety Zone 0 20 and cFMus division 1 Zone 0 20 55 10 Specification 57 Measurement 57 Mechanical data 57 Electrical data 57 Displays option 57 Hazardous area approvals 58 Environmen...

Page 5: ...ompact ultrasonic transmitters LST300 features high temperature range corrosion resistant design metal housing intrinsic safety advanced diagnostics false echo filtering and even real time on screen graphic echo view The LST300 can be installed in areas where compact instruments were never an option LST300 solves many liquid level challenges in liquid storage tanks and liquid processes in a wide r...

Page 6: ...directly using distance measurement and tank dimensions Using these products as intended involves observing the following points Read and follow the instructions in this manual Observe the technical ratings refer to chapter 8 Specification Improper use The following are instances of improper use of the device Measuring the level of bulk solids Measuring in a medium other than air for example in th...

Page 7: ... situation potentiellement dangereuse Le non respect de cette consigne de sécurité peut entraîner la mort ou des blessures graves WARNING Body injury This symbol in conjunction with the signal word WARNING indicates a potential electrical hazard Failure to observe this safety information may result in death or severe injury CAUTION Minor Injuries This symbol in conjunction with the signal word CAU...

Page 8: ...roduct labels for LST300 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 A B C D 1 Model number 2 Serial number for identification by the manufacturer 3 Order number 4 Power supply 5 Ambient temperature 6 Measuring range 7 Protection type according to EN 60529 8 Year Month of manufacture 9 Alarm sign read the instruction before using it 10 Ex mark example 11 CE mark 12 Tag number B Certification plate C Tag plate D Wi...

Page 9: ... ratings The sensor must be installed as perpendicular as possible to the liquid surface being measured Avoid installing the instrument in a location where vibration may be present during operation Mount with a clear line of sight to the target surface If installed in a cylindrically shaped vessel ensure that the sensor is installed just above the lowest point in the tank This allows measurements ...

Page 10: ...mm 2 in hole for U2 process connection into the tank 2 Fit a seal to the LST300 transmitter insert the transmitter through the hole and secure from inside the tank using the nut Figure 4 Direct installation using a nut Direct installation using a sleeve 1 Select a sleeve that is compatible with NPT or BSP thread The LST300 transmitter s thread size is 1 5 in for the 75 KHz version or 2 in for the ...

Page 11: ...t 350 13 7 Figure 6 Wall mounting with L shape bracket 50 20 Ø60 55 135 180 400 76 370 70 Ø9 290 106 100 Ø17 5 30 100 Figure 7 L shape bracket 350 190 13 7 7 4 Figure 8 Floor mounting with L shape bracket Ø17 5 100 50 55 100 190 180 190 180 50 60 100 Ø17 5 55 100 Figure 9 Floor mounting support ...

Page 12: ...REV E Mounting with extendable bracket 547 437 732 17 2 21 5 28 8 Figure 10 Wall mounting with extendable bracket 20 Ø60 76 490 15 Ø9 106 110 50 365 Figure 11 Extendable portion 547 437 732 17 2 21 5 28 8 190 7 4 Figure 12 Floor mounting with extendable bracket ...

Page 13: ...ber of holes Diameter of bolt holes Bolt circle diameter C Approximate weight lbs Thread P 3 7 5 0 94 5 4 0 75 6 9 1 5 or 2 NPTF THREAD 4 9 0 0 94 6 19 8 0 75 7 5 17 6 11 1 00 8 5 8 0 88 9 5 26 Table 1 Types of ANSI B16 5 class flanges for option The dimensions are in inches DIN2527 PN16 Shape B Rated diameter Flange Screws Weight of flange 7 8 Kg dm3 Thread P D b k Number Thread d2 Shape B Kg 80 ...

Page 14: ... within the beam angle area Figure 15 INCORRECT CORRECT This is INCORRECT obscuring the KSONIK s line of sight This is CORRECT as obscuring the KSONIK s line of sight Transducer perpendicular to liquid level Figure 16 This is INCORRECT as the filling point is obscuring the LST300 s line of sight This is CORRECT as the filling point is NOT obscuring the LST300 s line of sight ...

Page 15: ...ff pipe is needed to max reduce the blanking distance impact or to better adjust to the set up it is recommended to use PE or PVC pipe with a 45degree angle in the end D L Figure 17 NOTICE In case a standing off pipe is used for process connection make sure the diameter of the pipe D is larger than 120mm and L D 3 ...

Page 16: ...t touch conductive components LST300 connections have ESD 4 kV protection for contact and 8 kV for air in accordance with IEC 61000 4 2 ABB strongly recommends using a wrist strap or to discharge electrostatic charge before connecting cables to the LST300 Cable connection area The electrical wiring is fitted to the LST300 using a 1 2 14 NPT or a M20 x 1 5 cable gland To ensure the transmitter s NE...

Page 17: ... of 21 mA to 22 6 mA The refresh frequency of the 4 to 20 mA output is 0 2 second HART communications The HART protocol is used for digital communication between a process control system PC a handheld terminal and LST300 It can be used to send all device and measuring point parameters from the transmitter to the process control system or PC Conversely it also provides a means of reconfiguring the ...

Page 18: ...able entry WARNING Explosion proof transmitter must be either repaired by the manufacturer or approved by a certified expert following repair work Observe the relevant safety precautions before during and after repair work Émetteur déflagrant doit être soit réparé par le fabricant ou approuvé par un expert agréé suite à des travaux de réparation Respectez les précautions de sécurité nécessaires av...

Page 19: ...to the unit 4 Run wiring through the open port Connect the positive lead to the terminal and the negative lead to the terminal IMPORTANT NOTE Do not connect the power across the test terminals which could damage the test diode in the test connection 5 Plug and seal the electrical ports Make sure that when the installation is completed these openings are properly sealed against entry of rain and co...

Page 20: ...tter is within temperature limits The transmitter is installed in a location free of vibration The terminal cover is sealed Commissioning using the Easy Setup menu The most common configuration parameters are summarized in the Easy Setup menu This menu provides the quickest way to configure the device For a detailed description of these menus and parameters see section Parameter descriptions 1 Log...

Page 21: ...r where the tank is empty 6 Configure Span and press Note Span is the distance from the bottom of the tank to the top of the tank In Level mode Span indicates the tank full position 7 Configure Blanking and press Note Blanking is the area close to the transmitter where meaningful measurements cannot be made The default value depends on the product specification Adjusting Blanking is optional 8 Con...

Page 22: ...er 4 Marker for indicating relative position within the menu 5 Functions currently assigned to the and control buttons Control buttons Meaning Exit Exit the menu Back Go back to the upper level menu Cancel Cancel a parameter entry Next Select the next position for entering numerical and alphanumeric values Meaning Select Select a submenu or parameter Edit Edit parameter OK Save the entry Menu leve...

Page 23: ...Select the Diagnostics submenu See also chapter 7 Diagnostic Messages Operator Page 1 Select the operator page to be displayed Operator Page 2 Select the operator page to be displayed Operator Page 3 Select the operator page to be displayed Operator Page 4 Select the operator page to be displayed Menu Description Autoscroll Initiates automatic switching of the operator pages on the process display...

Page 24: ...vanced level all parameters can be modified The Service menu is reserved to the customer service Passwords can be defined for the Standard and Advanced levels There are no factory default passwords Password can be edited or reset once you have logged on to the corresponding access level To reset to the No password defined state select as the password 4 Enter the corresponding password see section ...

Page 25: ...anumeric positions using the same procedure as described in steps 3 and 4 7 Press to confirm your setting Exiting the setup Values are mandatory for some menu items Exit a menu without parameter change as follows 1 Press repeatedly till the cursor is moved to the right Once the cursor reaches the end position Cancel is displayed in the lower right 2 Press to terminate editing and exit the menu ite...

Page 26: ...26 LST300 COMPACT ULTR ASONIC LEVEL TR ANSMITTER LST300 EN REV E ...

Page 27: ...LST300 COMPACT ULTR ASONIC LEVEL TR ANSMITTER LST300 EN REV E 27 ...

Page 28: ...28 LST300 COMPACT ULTR ASONIC LEVEL TR ANSMITTER LST300 EN REV E ...

Page 29: ...EL TR ANSMITTER LST300 EN REV E 29 1 Distance Alarm Limit and Level Alarm Limit will be displayed based on present PV in Level Mode 2 Distance 100 Distance 0 and Level 100 Level 0 will be displayed based on present PV in Level Mode ...

Page 30: ...tly of the configured access level but cannot be changed Menu Parameter Value range Description Device Info Device Device Version Menu Parameter Value range Description Device Info Device Sensor Type C10 50 kHz C06 75 kHz Device sensor frequency Product Code Product code Serial No Product serial number Calibration Date Product calibration date Calibration Location Product calibration location Manu...

Page 31: ...from sensor to the bottom of the measurement range Span 0 to 12000 mm 50 kHz 0 to 7200 mm 75 kHz Measurement span Blanking 350 to 12000 mm 50 kHz 250 to 7000 mm 75 kHz Distance from sensor where no measurement is possible Max Change Rate 0 to 720 m h Maximum rate the level can change Max Power Level 1 to 5 Maximum power used Min Power Level 1 to 5 Minimum power used Echo Selection First Echo Large...

Page 32: ... flow measurement Volume Low Alarm Limits 0 to 9999990000 0 m3 Alarm upper limits for volume measurement Volume Low Alarm Limits 0 to 9999990000 0 m3 Alarm lower limits for volume measurement Menu Parameter Value range Description Device Setup Process Value Level Mode Flow Mode Volume Mode Device Setup Process Value Level Mode Level Mode PV Distance Level Primary variable for level mode Level Mode...

Page 33: ...n be downloaded Contrast 0 to 100 Contrast setting for the LCD display Operator Pages Up to four user specific operator pages layouts can be configured for the process display If several operator pages have been configured these can be viewed by manual scrolling Only Operator Page 1 is enabled by default Autoscroll Disable Enable When Multiplex mode is enabled the Autoscroll function can be activa...

Page 34: ...e each line 3rd Line Configure each line 4th Line Configure each line Bar Graph Configure each line Menu Input Output Menu Parameter Value range Description Input Output Current Output Menu Parameter Value range Description Input Output Current Output Distance I 100 350 to 12000 mm 50 kHz 250 to 7200 mm 75 kHz In this menu the distance value for which the current output is to indicate its 100 valu...

Page 35: ...n The output low or high current is set in the subsequent menu Default setting Low Alarm General Alarm is not configurable Low Alarm Max 3 6000 Min 3 5000 Unit mA Select the current for Low Alarm High Alarm Max 22 600 Min 21 000 Unit mA Select the current for High Alarm Menu Process Alarm Menu Parameter Value range Description Process Alarm Diagnostic History Display of the alarm history Clear His...

Page 36: ...surement Power Mode Display only The Power Mode of the sensor in the last measurement Power Change Ratio Display only The number of power changes in the last minute Echo Number Display only The number of echoes in the last measurement Present Blanking Display only Present blanking value Current Output Display only The analog output in mA Signal Level Display only Average size in mV of all echoes t...

Page 37: ... time in second Total Run Time Display only Device total run time in second Reset Interval Time Display only Reset device interval run time Maintenance Time Display only Remaining maintenance time in day Menu Calibrate Menu Parameter Value range Description Calibrate Calibration Linearization Calibrate Calibration Temperature Sensor Ultrasonic sensor Dry Wet Calibrate Calibration Temperature Senso...

Page 38: ...int for level calibration Lower Level Point 0 to 12000 mm Lower level point for level calibration Upper Level Point 0 to 12000 mm Upper level point for level calibration Wet Calibrate Lower Wet calibrate lower sensor point Wet Calibrate Upper Wet calibrate upper sensor point Calibrate Linearization Linearization Table Linearization Table configuration interface Active Table Disable Enable Enable o...

Page 39: ...ure 25 Signal waveform display example 1 Current process values 2 Blanking distance line All signals to the left of this line are ignored 3 Waveform x axis offset Used to scroll along the axis when zoomed 4 True Echo Index Indicates which echo is used when True Echo Detection is used 5 Echo signal example 6 Threshold All signals below this line are ignored and considered noise 7 Waveform zoom leve...

Page 40: ...lighted 2 Press to enter the True Echo Index menu 3 Press to select the position to be changed 4 Press or to scroll through the different process values 5 Press to confirm your selection Changing waveform zoom 1 Press to switch until the waveform zoom level box in the bottom right is highlighted 2 Press to zoom in and view more details 3 Press to zoom out to have a wider view of the measurement ra...

Page 41: ... The True Echo Filtering function is used optimally when obstructions cannot easily be avoided such as submerged pumps and agitators 2 Ensure the tank is empty enough for all obstructions to be visible Any obstructions that are submerged cannot be detected 3 Navigate to the True Echo Detection menu as explained in section Accessing the True Echo Detection menu 4 Select Start Tank Profiling from th...

Page 42: ...I 3 shows echo number 3 is selected as the true echo 9 As an example Echo number 2 is assumed as the desired echo in this step Follow the steps in section Selecting the True Echo Index TEI to change the True Echo Index to 2 10 Check whether the result is as expected The Instant Distance is shown as 4 100 m in this example 1 Ins 4 100m Shows Instant Distance of the selected echo is 6 250 m 2 TEI 2 ...

Page 43: ...asy Setup from the main menu 3 Select Volume as the Operate Mode and then press Next 4 Select Empty Distance to configure the distance from the face of the sensor to the bottom of the tank In Level mode Empty Distance indicates the tank is empty In this example the sensor is assumed as 0 25 m above the top of the tank 5 Press Next to confirm the Empty Distance configuration 6 Configure Span to con...

Page 44: ...Configure the Volume Unit as required liter is used in this example and then press Next Configure the linearization table 1 Select Calibrate from the main menu 2 Select Linearization from the Calibrate submenu 3 Set Max Volume from the Linearization submenu In this example 1832 liters is set as the maximum volume unit already set in section Configuring the volume unit 4 Enter the Linearization Tab...

Page 45: ...en channel flow function calculates the flowrate in an open channel by measuring level and converting it to a flowrate using standard equations The automated calculation of parameters can only be done using DTM or EDD Alternatively the calculation can be done offline and the setup can be done in the field on the HMI using the pre calculated maximum flow value and linearization table The open chann...

Page 46: ...elect a value from the Channel Shape box and click Apply The Triangular Notch Thin Plate Weir is selected here as an example 5 The parameters and an image for the selected channel shape are displayed 6 Complete the parameters and click Calculate 7 The maximum flowrate is calculated and displayed at the top of the interface Note The max flowrate calculation must be executed before the linearization...

Page 47: ... shape 9 The linearization table is displayed below 10 Click Store user curve to device to store the linearization table to the device 11 Click Calibration Linearization Linearization to confirm the setting 12 Click Load user curve from device and select Enable in the Linearization Status field to active the open channel flow function ...

Page 48: ...example 5 The parameters and an image for this channel shape are displayed 6 Edit the parameters and click Calculate Max Flowrate 7 The maximum flowrate is calculated and displayed The maximum flowrate is downloaded to device automatically Note The max flowrate calculation must be executed before the linearization table generation to prevent an incorrect linearization table 8 Click Generate Linear...

Page 49: ... before installation by pointing the sensor at a known target There are two kinds of calibration for LST300 One is for wet calibration and the other is for dry calibration Dry calibration Dry calibration can be done when we have two known target levels available and have the actual measurements at those known points from LST300 Before starting the calibration procedure gather the required measurem...

Page 50: ...ion and the measurement is performed directly from the calibration menu No measurement is required prior to calibration It is however required that the level can be adjusted to the calibration positions while performing the calibration Wet calibration procedure 1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 in section Dry calibration procedure to navigate to the Calibration submenu 2 Select Wet from the Calibration su...

Page 51: ...300 is measuring the lower calibration point by ensuring the conditions as indicated in figure 27 Lower calibration point measured Figure 31 Lower calibration point measured Lower Level Point The actual short range level 8 Select Wet Calibrate Lower to perform a sensor measurement of the lower calibration point and then click OK 9 Confirm the measurement in the Lower Sensor Point set The level wet...

Page 52: ... www abb com level M024 031 Operation Incorrect voltage for device Check power supply Incorrect voltage for proper device operation Check power supply S022 032 Process Environment temperature exceed Measurement may be invalid Check temperature Environmental conditions exceed acceptable device operating conditions Measurement reading may be invalid Rectify improper environmental conditions C098 035...

Page 53: ...conditions is higher than 60 C at the entry point or 60 C at the branching point of conductors accessories such as cable gland or conductors in conduit with minimum temperature specification of 60 C must be selected IMPORTANT NOTE The devices may only be operated in explosive areas if the housing covers have been fully closed WARNING Static hazard clean only with a damp cloth Avertissement Danger ...

Page 54: ...rated conditions is higher than 60 C at the entry point or 60 C at the branching point of conductors accessories such as cable gland or conductors in conduit with minimum temperature specification of 60 C must be selected IMPORTANT NOTE The devices may only be operated in explosive areas if the housing covers have been fully closed WARNING Static hazard clean only with a damp cloth Avertissement D...

Page 55: ...otection IP66 IP67 If the device is installed as intended this requirement is met by the housing as standard When connected to the line supply the electrical circuits must not exceed overvoltage category III When not connected to the line supply the electrical circuits must not exceed overvoltage category II Meter design for NEPSI intrinsic safety ATEX IECEx intrinsic safety Zone 0 20 and cFMus di...

Page 56: ... non sparking ATEX IECEx energy limited Zone 2 22 cFMus division 2 Zone 2 22 Certificate of conformity IECEx FME 15 0010X Designation Ex nA IIC T6 T4 Gc Ex tc IIIC T85 C For electrical parameters refer to cert IECEx FME 15 0010X For detailed information refer to section Meter design for NEPSI non sparking ATEX IECEx energy limited Zone 2 22 cFMus division 2 Zone 2 22 EC type examination certificat...

Page 57: ...otected against reversed polarity additional loads enable operation above 42 V DC During use in Exia zones and in other intrinsically safe applications the power supply must not exceed 30 V DC Ripple Max 2 2 mV RMS over a 500 Ω load as per HART specifications Load limitations Total measurement circuit resistance at 4 to 20 mA and HART Voltage supply Minimum operating voltage V DC R kΩ 22 mA A mini...

Page 58: ...c IIIC T85 C For electrical parameters refer to cert FM15ATEX0064X Ex nA IIC T6 T4 Gc Ex tc IIIC T85 C For electrical parameters refer to cert IECEx FME 15 0010X NEPSI Intrinsic Safety type of protection Ex ia IIC T6 T4 Ga Ex iaD 20 T85 C For electrical parameters refer to cert GYJXXXXXX Non Incendive type of protection Ex nA IIC T6 T4 Gc DIP A22 TA85 C For electrical parameters refer to cert GYJX...

Page 59: ...LST300 COMPACT ULTR ASONIC LEVEL TR ANSMITTER LST300 EN REV E 59 Note ...

Page 60: ...contained therein Any reproduction disclosure to third parties or utilization of its contents in whole or in parts is forbidden without prior written consent of ABB Copyright 2019 ABB All rights reserved ABB Engineering Shanghai Ltd Process Automation No 4528 Kangxin Road Pudong New District Shanghai 201319 P R China Tel 86 21 6105 6666 Fax 86 21 6105 6677 ABB Inc Process Automation 125 E County L...

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