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VCS – Viscosity Controller 

Summary of Contents for Viscosity VC312

Page 1: ...Version VD 7 475 02 2021 VCS Viscosity Controller Installation and Operation Manual Viscosity Control System Viscosity Controller VC312 VC322 VC622 VC722 Fuel Viscosity System ...

Page 2: ...atus VC622 722 only 9 4 4 Parameter settings level 10 4 5 Configuration level 11 4 6 Manual optimization 14 5 Maintenance and repair 15 5 1 Calibration 15 5 2 Service maintenance 15 5 3 Spare parts 16 6 Troubleshooting 17 6 1 Controller problems and recommended actions 17 6 2 Process troubleshooting 18 7 Decommissioning dismantling and disposal 20 7 1 Decommissioning 20 7 2 Dismantling 20 7 3 Retu...

Page 3: ... during all work on the plant and or ship All safety installation and operation instruction as described in this manual must be followed Sensors actuators and control valves are sensitive instruments and should be treated carefully When removing or reinstalling sensors or components from the Viscosity Control System safety instructions in the respective operating manual must be followed Check the ...

Page 4: ...tomers warehouse store Viscosity Control System components and separate parts indoors in a sheltered and dry location 2 Application The Aquametro Oil Marine Viscosity Controller with the scope of functionality from relays several digital and analog out and inputs and other additional devices is built to tackle the most demanding process and marine applications for viscosity control systems The Vis...

Page 5: ...ormation signal outputs 2 additional contacts Double continuous control optional 3 Controller installation implementation 3 1 General Figure 4 1 Controller type Display 1 Display for relay function 2 Descriptive text for displayed value 3 Digital value displays 4 Unit of display 5 Key for setpoint and parameter mode 6 Setpoint adjustment ...

Page 6: ...ed by limit comparator assigned to actual value 1 2 VC322 4 relays with potential free changeover contacts incl spark extinction switch power 250V 2A preadj K1 Control function three point step K2 Control function three point step K3 Relay switched by limit comparator assigned to actual value 1 K4 Relay switched by limit comparator assigned to actual value 2 VC622 722 K1 Relay switched by limit co...

Page 7: ...ater than 0 5 g continuously Vibration levels in excess of 0 5 g can affect the meter accuracy 3 1 1 3 Power requirements Following are the DC power requirements to operate the controller Power supply 100 to 250 VAC approx 14 VA alternative 24 V AC DC Power cable recommendations for explosion proof flameproof controller 3 1 1 4 Other installation considerations Numerous external factors can affect...

Page 8: ...ectrical wiring Adjust set value and check other adjustments Operating status The upper display shows the actual value channel measuring input 1 the lower display remains empty or depending on the version and settings shows the attendant unit of measure C F an additional actual value the setpoint value or the controller output value Y or the additional actual value only when the key is pressed Alt...

Page 9: ...tton after which The display shows MAN or Hand plus the setting variable if it exists The control function is switched off Manual control is now possible using the and keys Return to operating mode only with button no automatic switching back from manual operation Optional Start self optimisation see chapter Optimisation press the button 5 sec whilst in manual control function the lower display ju...

Page 10: ...oportional range Xp for more details see Optimisation 35 0 I Integral action time Tn min for more details see Optimisation 6 0 D Rate time Tv min for more details see Optimisation 0 2 SH Response sensitivity dead zone Xsh 0 1 SA Setpoint distance absolute for following switching contact no 5 0 3 0 SP Independent setpoint for switching contact no 0 0 SD Hysteresis switching difference on off for sw...

Page 11: ...ol loops corresp range 4 5 Configuration level Access from the operating level Depending on the controller type the operating level has to be unlocked with a switch on the back panel of the device Polling press and hold the button additionally press the button hold both buttons for 5 sec release them after the display reacts A flashing frame with the description CONF shows the activated parameter ...

Page 12: ... For 2 outputs dead zone between outputs 1 and 2 0 10 0 0 AP Output signal working point 100 to 100 50 FG A E Automatic adjustment of remote transmitter input see extra sheet 99ar Sou Assignment of inform output signal s act value setp setting var Ist1 Sou Type of information output signal s 0 to 20 4 to 20 mA 0 to 10 2 to 10 V Sout Signal 1 Sou2 Signal 2 Y_S Behaviour of the setting output in the...

Page 13: ... actual value decreases Aus off Su E Make contact below setpoint Relay picks up as actual value decreases Ein on So A Break contact above setpoint Relay drops out as actual value increases Aus off So E Make contact above setpoint Relay picks up as actual value increases Ein on St A Heating stage below setpoint Relay drops out as actual value increases Aus off Switching functions for independent co...

Page 14: ... value or setpoint alterations adjust only if necessary Higher values cause higher increase Empirical dimensioning of Xp Tn Tv Based on the actual value curves the control loop can be re optimized Actual value is only slowly approaching the set point Setting rule Increase proportional component If this leads to an improvement then reduce the integration time This repeat to one satisfactory regulat...

Page 15: ...e protective equipment WARNING The device system may be under pressure Risk of severe injury Carry out work only on non pressurized devices systems When working on the device system watch out for leaking medium Work may only be performed by authorized specialists in accordance with the applicable regulations Use appropriate protective equipment particularly safety goggles WARNING The device system...

Page 16: ... Check insulation periodically for completeness and functionality and reattach if necessary Steam valve spindle has to be kept clean and lubricated if necessary lubricate the spindle with Molykote including grease Following the initial temperature and pressure load retighten the screws of all flange connections also cover and connection piece flanges the valve cone should be located in the center ...

Page 17: ...ible remit controller for repair no further operation possible remit controller for repair Err 58 Err 59 Err 60 Err 61 Binary inputs out of function status 0 Digital outputs out of function switched off Relay outputs out of function switched off Analogue outputs out of function 0 remit controller for repair Err 62 Err 63 Data connection to the modular fault detector 826 interrupted Data connection...

Page 18: ...he changes Viscosity signal too low Temperature not reached Air entrapped in fuel oil system Vent the system at the bypass valve Heat Valve not fully opened Adapt Control Loop parameter Heat Valve close to max Position Steam system power at max Viscosity Signal remains at maximum Value Fuel too cold during start up Check fuel line trace heating ans or fuel heater Fuel too cold during normal operat...

Page 19: ...ly after initial overshooting P Xp to high I Integral action time Tn min Lower value shorter impulse gaps three point step control faster balancing Higher value longer impulse gaps three point step control slower balancing Examples the set value is reached very slowly without overshooting I Tn too high high initial overshot followed by fading oscillation I Tn to low D rate time Tv min Increases th...

Page 20: ...n 7 4 7 2 Dismantling Not required 7 3 Return of materials Never send a device system back if you are not absolutely certain that all traces of hazardous substances have been removed e g substances which have penetrated crevices or diffused through plastic Costs incurred for waste disposal and injury burns etc due to inadequate declaration and or cleaning will be charged to the delivering company ...

Page 21: ... cause damage to the environment and nature 8 Technical data 8 1 Hardware characteristics Body Display Two lines dot matrix Keypad 3 Tactile membrane keys Size 96x96x150 Weight 0 5kg approx Panel Cut out B 0 8 H 0 8 Protection Class IP54 IP20 Terminals Environmental Operating temperature Range 0 60 C Operating humidity range 75 RH non condensating Climate Category KWF to EN60529 Storage temperatur...

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Page 32: ...bH CH 4106 Therwil Switzerland DE 18119 Rostock Germany info aquametro oil marine com info aquametro oil marine com www aquametro oil marine com Phone 41 61 725 44 00 Phone 49 381 382 530 00 VD 7 475 e 02 2021 The English version shall prevail Subject to change without notice ...

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