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50-613 Kotron

®

Series 82 CE RF Level Transmitter

4

1.0

Complete Installation

This section provides detailed procedures for properly
installing, configuring, and, as needed, troubleshooting the
Kotron

®

Series 82 CE RF Level Transmitter.

1.1

Unpacking

Unpack the instrument carefully. Make sure all components
have been removed from the packing material. Check
all the contents against the packing slip and report any
 discrepancies to the factory.

Before proceeding with the installation, do the following:

• Inspect all components for damage. Report any damage

to the carrier within 24 hours.

• Make sure the nameplate model number agrees with the

packing slip and purchase order.

• Record the model and serial numbers for future reference

when ordering parts.

1.2

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Handling Procedure

Magnetrol

®

electronic instruments are manufactured to the

highest quality standards. These instruments use electronic
components that may be damaged by static electricity pre-
sent in most work environments.

The following steps are recommended to reduce the risk of
component failure due to electrostatic discharge.

• Ship and store circuit boards in anti-static bags. If an anti-

static bag is not available, wrap the board in aluminum
foil. Do not place boards on foam packing materials.

• Use a grounding wrist strap when installing and removing

circuit boards. A grounded workstation is recommended.

• Handle circuit boards only by the edges. Do not touch

components or connector pins.

• Make sure that all electrical connections are completely

made and none are partial or floating. Ground all
equipment to a good, earth ground.

Summary of Contents for 82 CE Series

Page 1: ...RF Level Transmitter Installation and Operating Manual Kotron Series 82 CE ...

Page 2: ...onents Although high voltage is not present in this system it may be present in other systems Electrical components are sensitive to electrostatic dis charge To prevent equipment damage observe safety procedures when working with electrostatic sensitive components Low Voltage Directive For use in Category II installations If equipment is used in a manner not specified by manufacturer protection pr...

Page 3: ...er without Meter 9 1 6 2 Two Wire Transmitter with Meter 9 1 6 3 Four Wire Transmitter without Meter 10 1 6 4 Four Wire Transmitter with Meter 11 1 7 Calibration 12 1 7 1 Calibration Procedure A 12 1 7 2 Calibration Procedure B 13 2 0 Reference Information 14 2 1 Description 14 2 2 Theory of Operation 14 2 3 Troubleshooting 14 2 3 1 Installation 14 2 3 2 Calibration 15 2 3 3 Operation 16 2 4 Agenc...

Page 4: ...or future reference when ordering parts 1 2 Electrostatic Discharge ESD Handling Procedure Magnetrol electronic instruments are manufactured to the highest quality standards These instruments use electronic components that may be damaged by static electricity pre sent in most work environments The following steps are recommended to reduce the risk of component failure due to electrostatic discharg...

Page 5: ...stallation It is common practice to use the metal tank wall as the reference electrode In such cases it is required that the probe housing makes a good electrical connection to the tank wall If there is any doubt about this connection or to the use of PTFE thread tape gaskets paint rust or any other reason a separate strap should be installed between the probe housing and the tank Caution This uni...

Page 6: ...nsmitter housing onto the probe until hand tight The housing can be wrench tightened to align the conduit connection with the conduit Refer to Figure 2 1 5 1 1 Integral Electronics 1 Remove the housing cover Locate the white wire which is fastened to the probe terminal Refer to Figure 3 Connect the free end of this wire to the probe connection screw Refer to Figure 1 2 Proceed to Wiring Section 1 ...

Page 7: ...bottom of the vessel 3 Apply thread sealant to the mounting nut Screw the mounting nut into the mounting connection until tight 4 Remove the Mylar housing insulator located over the clamp DO NOT DISCARD 5 Loosen both socket head screws from the clamp Pull the clamp and Teflon retaining bushing off of the probe 6 While holding on to the probe cable loosen the upper packing gland nut DO NOT ALLOW TH...

Page 8: ...n screw 2 Proceed to Wiring Section 1 6 1 5 2 2 Remote Electronics 1 Connect the positive lead of the interconnection cable supplied by MAGNETROL to the screw terminal at the top of the probe Connect the negative lead to the green ground screw at the base of the housing Cut the shield do not connect it at probe end Refer to Figure 4 on page 7 2 Install the transmitter housing using the bracket sup...

Page 9: ... short as possible Refer to Figure 3 on page 6 and Figure 5 3 Replace the transmitter housing cover until calibration 4 Connect the positive supply wire to the positive terminal on the power source Connect the negative supply wire to the negative terminal on the power source Connect the shield to the power source s ground terminal and apply power The yellow LED on the potted module should be on 5 ...

Page 10: ...6 3 Four Wire Transmitter without Meter Caution All power must be turned off until all of the wiring con nections have been made All wiring between the power supply and the transmitter should be done with 14 AWG to 18 AWG wire The con nection is made at the terminal strip on the vertical board within the transmitter enclosure 1 Remove the transmitter housing cover Pull the power supply and signal ...

Page 11: ...g Pull the meter gently out of the housing being careful not to disturb the wiring Lay it on one side 3 Pull the power supply wires through the conduit connection 4 Connect the hot and neutral wires to the outer terminals on the terminal strip Connect the ground wire to the green ground screw at the base of the housing Refer to Figure 8 5 Replace the meter in its housing and install the meter brac...

Page 12: ...he LED will not light with a meter across the test points NOTE Prior to starting any calibration procedure turn all poten tiometers Zero Coarse Zero Fine and Span Fine 20 turns clockwise Place the Span Coarse DIP switches in the open position The Zero Coarse DIP switch should have only the low position closed 1 7 1 Calibration Procedure A 1 Move the media level in the vessel to the 0 4 mA point 2 ...

Page 13: ...A turn the Zero Coarse potentiometer fully clockwise close Zero Coarse DIP switch positions 2 and 3 sequentially ONLY ONE SWITCH POSITION SHOULD BE CLOSED AT A TIME THE OTHER TWO POSITIONS MUST REMAIN OPEN Repeat Step 3 See Figure 10 5 Turn potentiometer Zero Fine counterclockwise until the loop output reads exactly L1mA 6 Move the media level in the vessel to the highest level you can set 7 To de...

Page 14: ...r This transmitter can be used with any KOTRON R F Capacitance probe 2 2 Theory of Operation The KOTRON Series 82 CE Level Transmitter monitors the level by determining the capacitance of the media The probe and a ground usually the metal tank wall form a capacitor As the level rises and falls in the tank the amount of capacitance developed between the probe and the ground changes This change of c...

Page 15: ...istance c Test meter not properly connected to calibration points d Defective test meter or leads meter fuse blown 2 Cannot read loop current at calibration points and LED is off a Meter set at too high of a range Maximum loop current is 38 mA 0 038 amps b Calibration points jumpered together Remove jumper c No power or sufficient power at transmitter terminals Refer to Steps a through h under Ins...

Page 16: ...a Span controls set too high Turn span controls counterclockwise b Excessive probe capacitance Maximum span range is 110 pF switches open 485 pF switch 1 closed 1950 pF switch 2 closed 4000 pF switch 3 closed Decrease span length of probe Remove stilling well Increase diameter of stilling Locate probe farther from walls Use probe with lower dielectric insulation or Replace bare probe with an insul...

Page 17: ...ltage out of limits at transmitter terminals Allowable voltage between 14 and 40 VDC Refer to chart on page 18 f Excessive temperatures at transmitter electronics Use remote electronics g Excessive loop resistance Refer to chart on page 18 Reduce loop resistance Increase supply voltage consult factory 4 Loop current less than 4 mA a Incorrect calibration Recalibrate unit b Material level below 0 N...

Page 18: ...calibration Recalibrate unit b Excessive loop resistance Reduce loop resistance c Damaged jacket on insulated probe Replace probe d Extreme material build up on probe Possible misapplication consult factory e Interfering surfaces too close to probe Mount probe in better location Use stilling well Use non metallic brackets and or standoffs to position flexible or extremely long rigid probes a unifo...

Page 19: ...504 AREA CODE 630 969 4000 F F AGENCY LISTED DRAWING F F 0 1 2 1 3 0 3 4 5 KOTRON 2 WIRE SIZE C 6 5 7 8 099 50337 8 SYSTEM DRAWING 6 TRANSMITTER SCALE 1 1 SHEET 1 OF 2 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 7 8 7 9 8 7 9 8 5 5 7 8 SYM DESCRIPTION BY DATE CHANGE NO F Sheet 1 Changed 99mA was 150mA Added Pi 1W Removed Note 1 RC 02 16 16 3060 046 REVISIONS ...

Page 20: ...embly 032 8814 001 Flexible Probe Weight 004 4355 001 Four Wire Power Supply Assembly consisting of 120 VAC Z30 9111 001 Transformer Power Supply Board and Bracket 240 VAC Z30 9111 002 2 5 1 2 Meter Item Description Part Number Meter Assembly 037 3145 001 Base 004 9112 001 Cover Assembly 036 3908 001 O Ring 012 2501 247 1 3 4 Bushing 004 1739 001 1 5 Long 3 4 NPT Pipe Nipple 011 1105 014 2 5 1 3 R...

Page 21: ...500 pF 1 of span 501 1500 pF 2 of span 1501 4000 pF 1 of span Response Time Less than 0 1 second Repeatability 0 25 Temperature Coefficient of Output 4000 pF span Less than 0 035 F 0 063 C 40 to 160 F 40 to 70 C 1000 pF span Less than 0 025 F 0 045 C 50 pF span Less than 0 075 F 0 135 C Base Meter Shielded Twisted Mounting Bracket Two Wire Transmitter 15 3 19 5 6 1 4 14 12 13 10 11 7 2 Probe Probe...

Page 22: ...2500 6 3 4 NPT Optional mounting flange Optional anchor assembly P N 032 8814 001 4 63 118 Dia 76 3 00 4 54 115 4 38 110 1 25 32 Optional weight P N 032 8814 001 75 19 5 50 141 4 87 124 2 95 75 I L 2 2 Probe diameter 3 4 NPT 3 4 NPT Optional mounting flange 4 63 118 Dia 4 63 118 Dia 6 68 170 3 00 76 3 00 76 3 75 95 3 00 76 4 76 121 2 75 70 50 13 625 16 I L 3 5 90 2 Holes 38 Dia 10 2 00 51 3 50 89 ...

Page 23: ... FUNCTION INPUT POWER MOUNTING CONFIGURATION PROBE ASSEMBLIES A full range of rigid and flexible probes for conductive and non conductive process media is available For further information on probe assemblies please refer to bulletin 50 125 OUTPUT SIGNAL Not available with mounting codes 04 and 14 Not available with function input power codes 0 and 1 Remote units supplied with separate probe and t...

Page 24: ...ced In such cases credit for the materials returned will be determined on the basis of the applicability of our warranty No claims for misapplication labor direct or consequen tial damage will be allowed Return Material Procedure So that we may efficiently process any materials that are returned it is essential that a Return Material Authorization RMA number be obtained from the fac tory prior to ...

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