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Page 1: ...234 Installation and Operating Instructions RCT 10 11 12 13 Series Transmitter with HART Protocol using 409 T Electronics U S and Canada 1 800 553 9092 24 Hour Service 1 800 527 6297 International 1 2...

Page 2: ...n 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 damages...

Page 3: ...0 111 RCT 10 11 12 13 LM Issue 6 205 Keith Valley Road Horsham PA 19044 U S and Canada 1 800 553 9092 24 Hour Service 1 800 527 6297 International 1 215 674 1234 Fax 1 215 674 2731 E mail drexelbrook...

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Page 5: ...3 4 Installing The RS232 Modem 20 3 4 1 Installing The USB Modem 21 3 5 Install the Windows Version HARTWin 2 1 Software on Hard Drive 22 3 6 Description of Function Keys 22 3 7 Configuration 24 3 7...

Page 6: ...Device 61 6 4 Rosemount Model 275 Calibrator with Device Description Cannot Identify or Find Device 61 6 5 RCT Series Transmitter Does not Communicate with Drexelbrook PC software 62 6 6 Troubleshooti...

Page 7: ...er from Menu screen 24 Figure 3 5 Level Configuration from Menu screen 24 Figure 3 6 Vessel Configuration from Menu screen 25 Figure 3 7 LRV URV Configuration from Menu screen 25 Figure 3 9 Range Span...

Page 8: ...SECTION 1...

Page 9: ...t RCT Series employs a radio frequency signal and adds the Cote Shield circuitry within the Electronics Unit Built in oscillator buffer and chopper drive circuits permit separate measurement of resist...

Page 10: ...700 0008 122 7 1 700 0008 124 Hast C 7 2 700 0008 126 CS 7 3 700 0008 126 316SS 7 4 700 0008 134 7 5 700 0008 136 7 6 700 0008 144 7 7 700 0008 144 91 77 7 8 700 0008 144 91 299 7 9 700 0008 174 CS 7...

Page 11: ...3 8 F 700 0002 054 8 G 700 0002 061 8 H 700 0002 062 8 I 700 0002 063 8 J 700 0002 064 9 0 700 0001 034 9 1 700 0001 040 9 2 700 0001 044 9 3 700 0001 045 9 4 700 0001 324 9 5 700 0002 027 90 635 9 6...

Page 12: ...conducting liquids and granulars 700 5 18 X covered cable Cable 5 16 OD 3 4 NPT 100o F 1000 PSI 250o F 500 PSI 42 Heavy duty for abrasive granulars 700 5 19 Urethane covered cable Cable 3 4 OD 2 NPT 1...

Page 13: ...ated T4 and may not be used with materials with an auto ignition temperature of less than 135C Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible at...

Page 14: ...the electronic unit Figure 2 1 Recommended Conduit Connection WRONG CORRECT CONDUIT BREATHER DRAIN WRONG CORRECT Allows Moisture Infiltration Use only cable supplied by AMETEK Drexelbrook All conduit...

Page 15: ...stream of a filling nozzle or chute If this is not possible a deflecting baffle should be installed between the sensing element and the fill C Do not take the sensing element apart or loosen the pack...

Page 16: ...TOO SMALL OR LENGTH TOO LONG DAMAGE MAY OCCUR HERE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR HERE PROBE MAY FLEX INSIDE PIPE FILL LINE AVOID FILL STREAM WALL BUILD UP TOUCHES SENSOR STILLING WELL LACKS VENT HOLES Figure 2 3...

Page 17: ...ground rod can be fabricated out of any metal compatible with the process Use material that is at least 3 8inch dia such as pipe All Thread or tubing The ground rod must be parallel and relatively cl...

Page 18: ...AD SHD Three Terminal Sensing Element Shield Wire Red Two Terminal Sensing Element Center Wire Blue Shield Wire Red to be cut by field installer Center Wire Blue To Signal To Signal 1 All devices must...

Page 19: ...element Use of other cables can result in unstable performance 2 5 Wiring the Sensing Element CAUTION Before using Intrinsic Safety Barriers read manufacturer s instruction for barrier operation The 4...

Page 20: ...to the probe connection on the transmitter D Connect the shield connector Red of the spark protector to the shield sh connector on the transmitter Figure 2 9 Spark Protection for Integral Sensing Elem...

Page 21: ...sensing element side or loop side of the unit Unless the assembly is attached to a metallic vessel chassis of transmitter is not grounded 2 7 Surge Voltage Lightning Protection Optional surge protect...

Page 22: ...ty contact the Drexelbrook Applications department for a recommendation For remotely mounted electronic units connect the sensor to the electronic unit by placing the coaxial cable in grounded metal c...

Page 23: ...talkies that are used 3 feet 1M or more from a typical electronic unit If greater protection is required or filters have already been provided install RFI filters as shown in Figure 2 12 CE Mark Cert...

Page 24: ...static filter Drexelbrook Part Number 385 0028 004 as shown in Figure 2 13 2 10 Digital Integral Meter An optional digital integral meter DIM 401 44 3 can be used with the RCT Series electronic unit f...

Page 25: ...ew location remount meter in new orientation The meter is not inserted into the 4 20 mA loop It receives power and data directly from the Drexelbrook smart transmitter via attached mini ribbon cable S...

Page 26: ...SECTION 3...

Page 27: ...are Package includes Contents in 401 0700 021 HART 6 0 DOS version on a 3 Floppy Disk and HARTWin version 2 1 or greater on a CD ROM 4X 1 PC Software Package includes USB Modem Assembly 401 0700 007 F...

Page 28: ...nstall the hardware that is necessary to run the PC software A Connect the RS232 Drexelbrook Modem 401 700 004 to one of the COM serial ports COM1 COM2 etc of the computer B Connect the Modem s 4 20 l...

Page 29: ...etup where D is the letter representing the CD Drive Be Sure to Select the USB interface in the setup prompt Follow any On Screen Instructions C Connect the Drexelbrook Modem 401 700 007 to a USB port...

Page 30: ...function button G The next view shown in Figure 3 3 appears automatically displaying current transmitter database for calibration set up for your selected Tag ID The Scratch Pad will automatically sho...

Page 31: ...transmitter using Point calibration See Section 3 8 Calibration Enter the low point and high point of level for an accurate calibration D A Trim Allows a field reference meter to be connected to the...

Page 32: ...e Analog Loop Assign selection box Press Tab or Enter on your keyboard Level configuration sets the output to follow the level of the material being measured Vessel configuration sets the output to fo...

Page 33: ...orizontal cylinder with dished ends HrzCy Ds Horizontal cylinder with hemispherical ends HrzCy Hm Spherical Sphere The default is Vertical Press Enter and choose the type of vessel D Click on Write to...

Page 34: ...the PC menu screen It is permissible or sometimes even recommended that both methods be used in order to establish a calibration standard For example if the vessel was already filled before the calibr...

Page 35: ...er Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 Maximum pF 20 100 450 2000 10000 40000 System Maximum Sensing Element Length In Feet Conducting Liquids RCTX3XXXXX18 N A N A 5 4 20 N A N A RCTX3XXXXX74 N A N A 9 2 40 200 920...

Page 36: ...ter A Go to Level Calibration area of the menu B Enter Lower Level value Press Tab or Enter C Enter Lower Capacitance value Press Tab or Enter D Enter Upper Level value Press Tab or Enter E Enter Uppe...

Page 37: ...igh Point 16 feet Hi Cal URV 1185 gallons 20 mA Maximum Level 20 feet Maximum Capacity 1200 gallons LRV may either reference the bottom of the vessel bottom of the sensor or an elevated point on the s...

Page 38: ...estimated 100 capacitance value is less than 10 of the maximum pF for the range below the selected range Example A unit in Range Span 4 2000 pF projects maximum capacitance equal to 400 pF Action Low...

Page 39: ...a 2 point to 21 point table used by the RCT Series to cause the output current to follow a specified relationship to the level There are certain strapping tables that are already built in to the tran...

Page 40: ...9 90 20 95 21 100 By clicking on Last Read Values this view may also be used to review existing strapping tables previously entered A Plan your table by filling out table 3 2 You may use the first col...

Page 41: ...set the meter display range equal to percent of level Minimum Value 0 Maximum Value 100 When a smart transmitter is powered down or the ribbon cable is disconnected there is a 1 minute delay before t...

Page 42: ...maximum capacitance values are known and remain unchanged the effects of a specific capacitance value within this range can be accurately predicted If a known capacitance which can be NIST traceable...

Page 43: ...d The Loop Current and the Percentage will also reflect the values that are generated by the NPO Capacitor Add to the scratch pad of the Menu Screen the value of the NPO capacitor that you used If des...

Page 44: ...In Percent Out Percent 0 00 0 00 o oo 0 00 1 00 5 00 60 00 5 00 2 00 10 00 120 00 10 00 3 00 15 00 180 00 15 00 4 00 20 00 240 00 20 00 5 00 25 00 300 00 25 00 6 00 30 00 360 00 30 00 7 00 35 00 420 0...

Page 45: ...Lower Cap Enter View Lower Level View Lower Cap Enter Up Down Return Up Down Up Down Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Upper Level Upper Cap Enter Edit 0 99900 Edit 0 99900 Enter Up Down Enter Upper...

Page 46: ...SECTION 4...

Page 47: ...llowing steps Turn on the calibrator From the top screen push 1 Offline Push 1 New Configuration A Table of Contents is shown that lists all the Manufacturers in alphabetical order Drexelbrook is thir...

Page 48: ...mitter terminals must be at least 12 volts with 20 mA of loop current Other possible loop devices such as a setpoint controller Optional Safety Barrier HART Compatible 4 2 Start up After the RCT Serie...

Page 49: ...NU 3 BASIC SETUP 4 DETAILED SETUP 5 REVIEW UNIV III TAG STATUS 1 UNIV III STATUS UNIV III TAG UNIV III STATUS SPAN TOO SMALL AAAAA DECREMENT SPAN AAAAA INCREMENT SPAN AAAAA OVERRANGE AAAAA UNDERRANGE...

Page 50: ...el Config Edit all values as done for Level Config Select Exit and proceed to 4 4 Calibration 4 4 Calibration There are two methods of calibrating the RCT Series transmitter Point Calibration or Capac...

Page 51: ...ration Continued it would be best to use a calculated zero capacitance for the low point and actual level for the high point While this wouldn t be as accurate as two known level points it will be rea...

Page 52: ...and application information to the Service Engineer Following is the keystroke sequence for Capacitance Calibration using the Model 275 Calibrator Select Device Setup Select Configuration Menu Select...

Page 53: ...T AS A PERCENT OF MAXIMUM CAPACITY XXX XXX UNIV III Tag POINT NUMBER X ENTER INPUT LEVEL VALUE XXX XXX UNIV III Tag POINT NUMBER X ENTER OUTPUT CAPACITY VALUE XXX XXX UNIV III Tag POINT NUMBER X ENTER...

Page 54: ...les are automatically created by selections made with Vessel Config assignment during Configuration procedure in Section 4 3 If output to level relationship is not defined by one of these tables you m...

Page 55: ...ches or feet to approximately five times the previous setting Table A 1 gives the range span position for a number of common sensing elements and range of measurement Probe Length Vs Span Position Num...

Page 56: ...r Function Keys The function keys F1 through F4 indicate the specific actions that are available to complete the software function The action words that appear above each key change as you move throug...

Page 57: ...Configuration Calibration 49 5 4 Set Up Procedures...

Page 58: ...RCT 10 11 12 13 Series 50 5 4 Set Up Procedures Continued...

Page 59: ...Configuration Calibration 51 5 4 Set Up Procedures Continued...

Page 60: ...b 1 DEVICE SETUP c 4 DETAILED SETUP d 1 SENSORS e 1 PV f view Process Variable g EXIT F4 h HOME F3 or a select the ONLINE MAIN menu b 2 PV c view Process Variable d F4 EXIT e 2 PV f 3 PV AO g view An...

Page 61: ...RV 2 PV URV 3 PV USL 4 PV LSL Choose PV LRV if your vessel currently has a low level Choose PV URV if your vessel currently has a high level Edit the displayed value to equal the actual tank level the...

Page 62: ...V 2 PV URV 3 PV USL 4 PV LSL Choose PV LRV if performing a low point calibration Choose PV URV if performing a high point calibration Edit the displayed value to equal the actual tank level then ENTER...

Page 63: ...g Horizontal Cylinder Other Other Installation Details NPT Thread Mount Flange Mount if flange mount B inches E A inches H inches D inches H inches IL inches Unless specified otherwise calibration val...

Page 64: ...atter They can be done at different times 5 8 2 Selecting Engineering Units The examples in this procedure use the default units of feet For other units use the following procedure A Connect the handh...

Page 65: ...e at 100 exceeds the present capacitance range jumper setting Example For 0 to 10 ft calibration span select jumper 100 pF point cal LRV 0 ft 10 pF URV 7 ft 90 pF generates this error because the proc...

Page 66: ...SECTION 6...

Page 67: ...tic output jumps around noticeably in terms of seconds or minutes Test Transmitter Check process level Check for Static Discharge Check for radio interference 6 6 6 9 6 10 Erratic readings often show...

Page 68: ...ubleshooting Loop Connection Specific transmitter loop connections will vary from installation to installation but in general will be connected in a similar manner to typical transmitter loop in Figur...

Page 69: ...ter than 22 mA disconnect at sensing element and re check If current returns to normal check sensing element using checkout procedure in Section 5 7 If current does not return to normal test transmitt...

Page 70: ...urrent does not return to normal test transmitter with procedure in Section 5 6 2 If loop current is 0 mA check polarity of loop at transmitter If it is OK check for open loop 3 If loop current is bet...

Page 71: ...ansmitter from PROBE to GND ground terminals See Figure 6 1 5a Using a PC Using the real time view F4 verify that the displayed capacitance value is within the value and tolerance printed on the test...

Page 72: ...4 mA 120 pF 20 mA 800 pF 800 pF 120 pF 680 pF 680 pF 2 340 pF 7 Adjust the capacitance box C box to the number figured in step 6 The signal should read approximately 50 8 If the display reads 50 the u...

Page 73: ...which is required to detect a pinhole or crack in the sensing element insulation In addition digital meters frequently give erroneous results due to a battery like effect when dissimilar metals conta...

Page 74: ...ng Element Step 2 Figure 6 6 Raise the level in the vessel to cover as much of the sensor as possible Repeat the measurement made in step 1 Readings of 1 meg ohm or less indicate a pinhole or crack in...

Page 75: ...onductors Note any reading Repeat for all three conductors All readings should show an open circuit infinite resistance SHORT OUT TWO CONDUCTORS CENTER GROUND CENTER SHIELD SHIELD GROUND OHMS OHMS OHM...

Page 76: ...k transmitters have a significant amount of RFI protection built in There are situations however where the standard protection is inadequate RFI filters are available to provide additional protection...

Page 77: ...g difficult application problems or in plant training of personnel Contact the service department for further details 6 13 Customer Training Periodically AMETEK Drexelbrook instrument training seminar...

Page 78: ...27 6297 US and Canada or 215 674 1234 International Please provide the following information Model Number of Return Equipment Serial Number Original Purchase Order Number Process Materials to which eq...

Page 79: ...ent Percentage Status Press F4 For Real Time View Type 00 30 LRV 4mA URV 20mA Vessel Sketch Show principal tank dimensions including vessel construction mounting location nozzle LRV URV present level...

Page 80: ...SECTION 7...

Page 81: ...emperature Effect 1 of range per 50 F 30 C Supply Voltage Effect 0 1 from 12 to 30 VDC Effect of Load Resistance 0 1 for full resistance range at 24 VDC supply Response to Step Change 1 second standar...

Page 82: ...s Nonincendive Equipment Class I Div 2 Groups A B C and D Class II Div 2 Groups E F and G Class III Div 2 Sensing Element Cable Length 100 feet maximum 7 2 Coaxial Cable Specifications General Purpose...

Page 83: ...e may be required for harsh environments See Note 1 7 4 Approvals Available Note 1 Always Install to Local Codes Requirements Directives as Mandated by the Authority Having Jurisdiction Note 2 For app...

Page 84: ...v 2 Groups A B C and D Class II Div 2 Group E F and G Class III Class I Zone 2 Ex na IIC For Ambient temperatures above 70 C use wiring rated 75 C or higher Intrinsically Safe Class I II III Div 1 Gro...

Page 85: ...1 Viewport Cleaning The viewport if supplied is made of Borosilicate glass and can be cleaned with any common glass cleaning product e g Windex Isopropyl alcohol etc that is suitable for the Class and...

Page 86: ...APPENDIX A...

Page 87: ...Appendix A A 1 APPENDIX A APPROVAL DRAWINGS A 1 ATEX APPROVAL DRAWINGS...

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