Ametek Z-tron IV Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 9

Installation

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Section 2: 

Installation 

2.1 Unpacking

Carefully remove the contents of the shipping carton and 

check each item against the packing list before destroying 

any packing materials.  If there is any shortage or damage, 

report it to the factory at 1 + 215-674-1234.

2.2  Mounting the Level Control 

The Z-tron IV Level Control is available with the  

electronic unit and sensing element as a single integral 

 

assembly. Extended sensing element lengths and special 

mountings can be provided to fit specific  applications. 

•  The Z-tron IV Level Control is designed for industrial 

applications, but it should be mounted in a location as 

free as possible from vibration, corrosive atmospheres, 

or any possibility of mechanical damage. 

•  For convenience when adjusting, place the electronic 

unit in a reasonably accessible location.  Ambient 

temperature should be between -40°F and 145°F (-40°C 

to 63°C).

•  It may be mounted either vertically or horizontally. 

Conduit runs must avoid moisture infiltration into the 

housing and conduit. See Figures 2-1. 

 

 

Note:

 The 700-0001-018 and 700-0001-022 are designed 

for vertical mounting only

•  Avoid mounting closer than 1 inch to any tank 

structure.  Material bridging from structure to sensing 

element can cause false alarms. Close proximity to tank 

structure also increases the sensing element’s standing 

capacitance.

•  When installing flange-mounted sensing elements, keep 

mating surfaces and bolts free of paint and corrosion to 

ensure proper electrical contact with vessel.  Avoid using 

excessive amounts of TFE tape when installing threaded 

sensing elements.

• 

When installing sensing element with threaded connection, 

place the wrench on th eflats closest to the mounthing threads, 

see fig 2.2. For sensing elements without wrench flats a pipe 

wrench can be used. Do not turn the housing or conduit. 

• 

The recommended minimum Cote Shield length is to extend 

2” into the vessel past the anticipated wall build-up.  Consult 

factory before mounting the instrument with shorter Cote 

Shield lengths

•  Protect the insulation on the sensing element against 

cuts and scrapes during installation.

Figure 2-3 provides typical mounting dimensions.

Summary of Contents for Z-tron IV

Page 1: ...r in Level Measurement Installation and Operating Instructions Z tron IVTM Point Level Control Telephone 1 215 674 1234 Fax 1 215 674 2731 E mail drexelbrook service ametek com Website www drexelbrook...

Page 2: ...in this manual including but not limited to implied warranties or fitness for a particular purpose Drexelbrook shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damag...

Page 3: ...vel Control EDO 5 19 110 Z tronIV LM Issue 5 205 Keith Valley Road Horsham PA 19044 Telephone 1 215 674 1234 Fax 1 215 674 2731 E mail drexelbrook info ametek com Website www drexelbrook com An ISO 90...

Page 4: ...Table of Contents...

Page 5: ...3 2 Time Delay Control 15 3 3 Time Delay Action 15 3 4 Failsafe 16 3 5 Start up 16 Section 4 Calibration 18 4 1 Calibration in Conducting Material 18 4 2 Calibration in Insulating Material Horizontal...

Page 6: ...Section 1...

Page 7: ...bridge misbalance The signal is demodulated rectified amplified and the output is increased There are drawbacks however especially when there is coating of the probe An RF Admittance level transmitte...

Page 8: ...767 700 0029 103 2 psi 1500 F 316 SS and Alumina 768 700 0029 104 2 psi 1500 F 316 SS and Alumina 769 700 0029 105 2 psi 1500 F 316 SS and Alumina 770 700 0029 106 2 psi 1500 F 316 SS and Alumina 777...

Page 9: ...infiltration into the housing and conduit See Figures 2 1 Note The 700 0001 018 and 700 0001 022 are designed for vertical mounting only Avoid mounting closer than 1 inch to any tank structure Materi...

Page 10: ...r remove Sensing Element from Vessel Figure 2 1 Z tron IV Level Control Mounting Recommendations 2 2 Mounting the Level Control continued Figure 2 2 Z tron IV Level Control Installation Guidelines WRO...

Page 11: ...Installation 5 2 3 Integral Mounting Dimensions Figure 2 3 1 Mounting Dimensions...

Page 12: ...6 Z tron IVTM Point Level Control 2 4 Remote Mounting Dimensions Figure 2 3 2 Mounting Dimensions...

Page 13: ...Installation 7 2 5 3A Probe Mounting Dimensions Figure 2 3 3 3A Mounting Dimensions Insertion Length Limited to 12 Insertion Length Limited to 36 For Longer Lengths Contact Factory...

Page 14: ...Z tron IV level control 1 Ensure that all power to the wiring is off 2 Remove the cover 3 The power connections are made to terminals 1 2 and 3 on the electronic chassis using 12 gauge wire max 4 115...

Page 15: ...Installation 9 2 6 Power Wiring continued Figure 2 4 1 Power Wiring Input Voltage Selection 115 230 VAC Only...

Page 16: ...TION WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD 115 VAC 230 VAC 270 0102 079 INPUT VOLTAGE JUMPER SELECTION DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE CHANGING JUMPER SELECTION WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SHOCK HA...

Page 17: ...l strip on the electronic unit Refer to Figure 3 1 for the Fail Safe Selector Switch location Figure 2 5 Relay Wiring HLFS Switch Up High Level Fail Safe HLFS Switch Up High Level Fail Safe LLFS Switc...

Page 18: ...re made to the individual terminals on the side opposite the terminal strips See Figure 2 6 2 7 NOTE It is important that the sensing element cable is mechanically separated from the power wiring When...

Page 19: ...nstallation 13 2 9 Wiring the Sensing Element Integral NOTE It is important that the sensing element cable is Mechanically separated from the power wiring Figure 2 7 Wiring the Integral Sensing Elemen...

Page 20: ...to find SP relay changes state w click light turns ON turn CW if red light LED is initially ON In Low Level Fail Safe turn the setpoint adjustment in the opposite direction Turning the setpoint adjust...

Page 21: ...ter to desirable value without necessity of using a stopwatch When the alarm LED is blinking it uses one of two possible blinking modes See Time Delay Action for definition of modes 3 3 Time Delay Act...

Page 22: ...vel upon loss of power N O contacts open N C contacts closed Low Level Failsafe LLFS means the relay will de energize when level is low indicating low level upon loss of power N O contacts open N C co...

Page 23: ...Section 4...

Page 24: ...l is required contact your local AMETEK Drexelbrook representative or call 215 674 1234 4 1 Calibration in Conducting Material 700 0001 002 700 0001 018 Set to HLFS Raise level to desired alarm point...

Page 25: ...elow the sensing element See Figure 4 1 b Turn the setpoint adjustment counterclockwise CCW until the red LED is on red LED on indicates that the relay is de energized and the unit is in the alarm con...

Page 26: ...til the red LED is on red LED on indicates that the relay is de energized and the unit is in the alarm condition 3 Turn setpoint adjustment slowly clockwise CW until the relay just operates red LED of...

Page 27: ...Section 5...

Page 28: ...egin with Electronic Unit 1 Verify that green LED is illuminated and the proper voltage is applied to the electronic unit 2 Change fail safe selector switch Fig 3 1 If red LED and relay do not change...

Page 29: ...ommon causes are i Cote Shield element does not extend sufficiently into the vessel Verify the CoteShield element extends at least 2 into the vessel and past wall build up ii Extremely conductive coat...

Page 30: ...UNDED TO HOUSING TO OUTER CONDUCTOR Red Lug PACKING GLAND DO NOT DISTURB PROBE MEASUREMENT SHIELD MEASUREMENT Sensing Element in Vessel Center Conductor to Housing ________________ Ohms Center Conduct...

Page 31: ...hange fail safe switch position Ref Figure 3 1 4 Relay should change state Ohmmeter should change from measuring an open circuit to short circuit or from measuring a short circuit to measuring an open...

Page 32: ...for shorts i Connect ohmmeter to cable center wire and ground wire Measure resistance as shown ii Move ohmmeter leads and repeat for all measurements shown iii If resistance is less than 100 k ohms c...

Page 33: ...d Improper calibration e Electronic unit malfunction a Need longer Cote Shield Consult factory b Need longer insertion length Consult factory c See Section 2 d See Section 4 e See Section 5 2 3 Instr...

Page 34: ...er Material being measured Temperature Pressure Agitation Brief description of the problem Checkout procedures that have been performed and the results 5 8 Field Service Trained Field Service Engineer...

Page 35: ...y disclose all chemicals and decontaminate the sensing element To obtain a return authorization RA contact the Service department at 215 674 1234 Please provide the following information Model Number...

Page 36: ...capacitor Pad ratio 1 1 Load Resistance Center to Ground 1500 Ohms Center to Shield 750 Ohms Shield to Ground 750 Ohms Failsafe Field adjustable to either High Level Fail Safe HLFS or Low Level Fail...

Page 37: ...1 General Purpose Nema 2 Drip Tight Nema 3 Weather Resistant Nema 4 Waterproof Nema 5 Dust Tight Nema 12 Industrial Use If hazardous area approval is required use the Drexelbrook PXL The Point instru...

Page 38: ...e 5 Protect electronics from any heat Shortening The bare metal center rod of the sensing element can be shortened with a hacksaw Be careful not to cut either of the two insulators See Figure on this...

Page 39: ...and to the ultimate country of destination specified on Order s or declared as the country of ultimate destination on Seller s invoices or in the End Use Statement that Buyer supplies Seller Seller s...

Page 40: ...and other technical information supplied by Seller in connection herewith hereinafter called Data shall remain Seller s sole property and shall be held in confidence by Buyer Data shall not be reprod...

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Page 42: ...205 Keith Valley Road Horsham PA 19044 International 1 215 674 1234 Fax 1 215 674 2731 E mail drexelbrook info ametek com Website www drexelbrook com An ISO 9001 Certified Company...

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