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Level Plus

LevelLimit

Operation Manual

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Summary of Contents for LevelLimit Level Plus

Page 1: ...LevelLimit Operation Manual Level Plus Magnetostrictive Liquid Level Transmitters with Temposonics Technology ...

Page 2: ... 6 4 Installation steps 15 6 5 Mounting 16 7 Electrical connections 17 7 1 Basic information 17 7 2 Safety recommendations 17 7 3 Industrial topologies 17 7 4 Cable recommendations 18 7 5 Electrical conduit 18 7 6 Grounding 19 7 7 Safety barriers 19 8 Commissioning 20 8 1 Training 20 8 2 Tools 20 8 3 Setup software 20 8 4 Commissioning steps 20 9 Maintenance 20 9 1 Training 20 9 2 Tools 20 9 3 Ins...

Page 3: ...ervice Tel 1 800 633 7609 Fax 1 800 498 4442 E mail info us mtssensors com Technical support and applications 24 Hour Emergency Technical Support Tel 1 800 633 7609 E mail levelplus mts com Germany General Tel 49 2351 9587 0 Fax 49 2351 56491 E mail info de mtssensors com http www mtssensors com Mailing and shipping address MTS Sensor Technologie GmbH Co KG Auf dem Schüffel 9 58513 Lüdenscheid Ger...

Page 4: ...ithstand the pressure developed during an internal explosion of an explosive mixture and which prevents the transmission of the explosion to the explosive gas atmosphere surrounding the enclosure G GOVI Gross Observed Volume of the Interface The total volume of the tank occupied by the interface liquid The GOVI is only given when measuring two liquids and is calculated by subtracting the volume of...

Page 5: ... density measurement is given the allowable values are 32 F to 150 F 0 C to 66 C S Specific Gravity The density ratio of a liquid to the density of water at the same conditions Sphere Radius The internal radius of the sphere that contains the liquid the value is used to calculate the volume along with the Sphere Offset Sphere Offset An offset value that accounts for additional volume in a sphere f...

Page 6: ...NOTICE This symbol is used to point to situations that may lead to material damage and or personal injury 4 Safety instructions 4 1 Intended use The liquid level transmitter is intended to be used to measure the level of liquid s contained by a structure as well as the temperature of the liquid The product may only be used for the applications defined under item 1 to item 4 and only in conjunction...

Page 7: ...ioning and operation 1 Wear proper personal protection equipment such as hard hat safety shoes flame resistant clothing safety glasses gloves and hearing protection 2 Follow the specifications given in the technical documentation 3 Two 2 individuals are recommended to conduct proper installation commissioning and repair of the level transmitter 4 Ensure the equipment used in a hazardous environmen...

Page 8: ...Accuracy 1mm 200 Point Strap Table API Temperature Corrected Volumes Explosion proof Intrinsically Safe 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 A B C D REV ECO DESCRIPTION TITLE SIZE DWG NO REV PRODUCT LINE SCALE BY DATE SHEET OF UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TOLERANCES 0 PLACES MM 1 PLACE MM ANGLES 0 5 0 1 THREAD DEPTHS ARE TO MIN FULL THDS DRILL DEPTHS ARE TO FULL DIA REMOVE BURRS AND SHARP EDGES DO NOT SCALE PRINT MACHIN...

Page 9: ...tion Manual I 9 I Fig 2 Outer pipe configuration Outer pipe configurations The outer pipe is constructed of a variety of configurations The LevelLimit is available in a flexible hose or a rigid pipe Fig 3 Outer pipe configuration ...

Page 10: ... 404108 to be used for manipulating the display The stylus is designed to allow for programming of the unit without removing the housing When using the stylus make sure to align the stylus with the shape outline around the buttons in the same orientation Failure to correctly align the stylus can cause the display to not function properly Password for entering the menu is 27513 For additional detai...

Page 11: ... Sensor model L P L LevelLimit Level Transmitter b Sensor pipe B 5 8 OD Rigid Pipe M Flexible 7 8 OD tube w bottom fixing eye N Flexible 7 8 OD tube w bottom fixing weight P Flexible 7 8 OD tube w bottom fixing magnet S Flexible 7 8 OD tube w o bottom fixing hardware c Process connection size G 4 in NPT adjustable X None d Number of DT s Digital Thermometers 0 None 1 One DT 5 5 DTs K Twelve DTs M ...

Page 12: ...tage 10 5 28 VDC Fail Safe High Full scale Reverse Polarity Protection Series diode EMC EN 61326 1 EN 61326 2 3 EN 61326 3 2 EN 61000 6 2 EN 61000 6 3 EN 61000 4 2 EN 61000 4 3 EN 61000 4 4 EN 61000 4 5 EN 61000 4 6 EN 61000 4 8 EN 61000 4 11 Environmental Enclosure Rating NEMA Type 4X IP65 Humidity 0 100 relative humidity non condensing Operating Temperatures Electronics 40 71 C 40 160 ºF Sensing...

Page 13: ...in inches 305 mm 12 in 1 in MNPT with 4 in MNPT adapter 4 in FNPT Tank Opening Riser HI Level float Interface float Stop collar Flexible hose Measuring range Order length 1 575 mm 62 in to 22 000 mm 866 in Inactive zone please see table 51 mm 3 in typ Total inactive zone Bottom ﬁxing Weight Bottom ﬁxing Hook Bottom ﬁxing Magnet 2 in typ 127 mm 5 in 76 mm 3 in 3 4 in FNPT 192 mm 7 6 in Protection M...

Page 14: ...rements in are in inches 127 mm 5 0 in 3 4 in MNPT with 4 in MNPT adapter 4 in FNPT Tank Opening Riser HI Level float Interface float Rigid pipe Measuring range Order length 305 mm 12 in to 7620 mm 300 in Inactive zone please see table 3 4 in FNPT 192 mm 7 6 in Protection Method F 152 mm 6 0 in Protection Method I or X 117 mm 4 6 in Stop collar Product float Manual Switch Test Stop collar ...

Page 15: ... two 2 individuals are recommended Gloves are also recommended PPE may be required for work areas such as safety shoes safety glasses hard hat and fire resistant clothing 1 Consult chapter 4 3 before starting 2 Perform steps 1 10 in chapter 8 4 1 3 Remove stop collar nut washer spacer and flex stop collar from flexible hose Alternatively remove stop collars and e ring from rigid pipe Do not remove...

Page 16: ...ion should look like 6 5 Mounting The method of mounting the transmitter is dependent on the vessel or tank in which it is being used and what type of transmitter is being mounted For LevelLimit there is only the standard 4 NPT mount that allows for the functionality of the HI level switch manual test Threaded flange mounting The LevelLimit transmitter can be mounted directly to the tank or flange...

Page 17: ...s topology with PLC 7 Electrical connections 7 1 Basic information A typical intrinsically safe connection for the Level Plus LevelLimit transmitter includes protective safety barriers a power supply and a reading or monitoring device Refer to Agency information in chapter 13 A typical Explosionproof flame proof connection for the Level Plus LevelLimit transmitter includes a power supply and a rea...

Page 18: ...nimum cable size Ø 0 51 1 6 mm 24 14 AWG Cable type Single pair shielded or multiple pair with overall shield minimum 0 25 mm 0 010 in insulation thickness Capacitance Less than 98 pF m 30 pF ft Cable Type Cat5 or equivalent type cable Capacitance Less than 15 pF ft 49 pF m NOTICE 1 Tighten housing cover both front and back covers if dual cavity to full stop against the O ring 2 Do not over tighte...

Page 19: ...rmance of the communication cable and possible degradation in performance of the sensor In this case a braided type shielded cable connected to the sensor internal ground lug would be recommended In all cases paralleling the communications cable with any noise generating cable inside of a conduit or with noise generating cables in close proximity to the conduit may degrade the performance of the s...

Page 20: ...terface Manual MTS Part 551700 8 4 Commissioning steps 8 4 1 Modbus 1 Consult chapter 4 3 before starting 2 Remove level transmitter from shipping container 3 Remove bottom fixing nut washer spacer and stop collars 4 Insert flexible hose or rigid pipe into float s making sure float s are in the active range Install product float first 5 Connect power RS485 to USB converter and PC 6 Open MTS Setup ...

Page 21: ... hose and or float there is no need for preventative maintenance but routine inspection is still suggested For severe service applications where there is potential for buildup on the flexible hose and or float then preventative maintenance is required 9 4 1 General purpose applications 9 4 1 1 Perform Inspection suggested in chapter 9 3 9 4 1 2 No additional preventative maintenance is necessary P...

Page 22: ...ch 10 3 2 Tools for Rigid Pipe Channel Lock pliers 9 64 Hex Key Allen wrench Open End wrench 10 4 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Action No communication with transmitter No power Check voltage at transmitter Wiring incorrect Reference installation drawing chapter 13 Wrong address DDA factory default is 192 Modbus factory default is 247 Wrong software Confirm correct software Wrong protocol...

Page 23: ...tact MTS Technical Support with any questions 12 Interface 12 1 Modbus output This Operation and Installation Manual focuses on the mechanical installation of the LevelLimit level transmitter The Modbus Interface Manual MTS Part 551700 had detailed information about the Modbus RTU network Sensing Element Change third digit in Model Number from L to E For example the sensing element for model numbe...

Page 24: ...o 30 R2012 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60079 0 2015 CAN CSA C22 2 No 60079 1 2016 CAN CSA 622 2 No 60079 26 2016 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 2012 CSA C22 2 No 60529 R2010 E ATEX I Instrinsic Safety II 1 2 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ta 50 C to 71 C IP65 EN 60079 0 2012 EN 60079 11 2012 EN 60529 1991 A1 2000 F Flame proof II 1 2 G Ex db IIB H2 T6 T3 Ga Gb Ta 40 C to 71 C IP65 EN 60079 0 2012 A11 2013 EN 60079 1 2014 EN 60079...

Page 25: ...ic sparking the nonmetallic surface should only be cleaned with a damp cloth 13 3 1 2 Labels Fig 14 Intrinsically Safe FM label Modbus Dual Cavity Housing 1 2 A B O DESCRIPTION TITLE BY DATE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TOLERANCES 0 PLACES MM 1 PLACE MM ANGLES 0 5 0 1 ETARY DATA ON AND DESIGN S DISCLOSED E PROPERTY OF MTS SYSTEMS AND MAY NOT BE USED OR DISCLOSED IN ANY FORM m MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION...

Page 26: ...MORE THAN 250 VRMS OR VDC 6 ASSOCIATED APPARATUS MANUFACTURER S INSTALLATION DRAWING MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN INSTALLING THIS EQUIPMENT 7 ONLY USE NEC e g FM APPROVED BARRIERS 8 ENTITY PARAMETERS SUPPLY Rx Tx Rx Tx Ui 28VDC Ui 8 6V Ui 8 6V Ii 100mA Ii 10mA Ii 10mA Ci 0 µF Ci 0 µF Ci 0 µF Li 0 µH Li 0 µH Li 0 µH Pi 0 7 W Pi 0 0215 W P i 0 0215 W 9 THE ENTITY CONCEPT ALLOWS INTERCONNECTION OF INTRINSIC...

Page 27: ...OF THE RECIPIENT m MTS SYSTEMS CORPORATION SENSORS DIVISION 3001 SHELDON DRIVE CARY NC 27513 METRIC FIRST ANGLE D 651543 1 2 2 DRAWN BY MS NO REVISIONS SHALL BE MADE WITHOUT THE NOTIFICATION TO APPROVAL AGENCY S G C 7898 UPDATED TEMPERATURE ON NOTE 12 TO 71 C MS 2 23 15 D 8037 ADDED WIRING CHART MS 11 3 15 E 8183 ADDED CL I Zone 0 1 MS 8 18 16 F 8256 UPDATED WIRING CHART ON SHEET 2 MS 1 30 17 G 84...

Page 28: ...tape 3 wraps or pipe dope shall be used Refer to Installation Instructions 4 The equipment can be installed in the boundary wall between a Zone 0 area and the less hazardous area Zone 1 In this configuration the process connection is installed in Zone 0 while the transmitter housing is installed in Zone 1 Refer to installation instructions 5 Flexible gauges have a minimum bend radius of 381 mm 15 ...

Page 29: ...S SYSTEMS CORPORATION SENSORS DIVISION 3001 SHELDON DRIVE CARY NC 27513 FIRST ANGLE ANSLATION DR 10 12 15 E AD DEPTHS ARE TO MIN FULL THDS DEPTHS ARE TO FULL DIA VE BURRS AND SHARP EDGES OT SCALE PRINT INED SURFACE FINISH 3 2uM 125 uIn m BY NJ DRAWN BY REV SHEET DWG NO 1 1 1 1 OF DATE TITLE ESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED ANGLES SIZE SCALE PRODUCT LINE 1 PLACE MM TOLERANCES ACES MM 0 1 0 5 N 0 1 MS 8 8 16...

Page 30: ...QUIPMENT CONNECTED TO ASSOCIATED APPARATUS MUST NOT USE OR GENERATE MORE THAN 250 VRMS OR VDC 6 ASSOCIATED APPARATUS MANUFACTURER S INSTALLATION DRAWING MUST BE FOLLOWED WHEN INSTALLING THIS EQUIPMENT 7 ONLY USE CEC APPROVED BARRIERS 8 ENTITY PARAMETERS SUPPLY Rx Tx Rx Tx Ui 28VDC Ui 8 6V Ui 8 6V Ii 100mA Ii 10mA Ii 10mA Ci 0 µF Ci 0 µF Ci 0 µF Li 0 µH Li 0 µH Li 0 µH Pi 0 7 W Pi 0 0215 W P i 0 02...

Page 31: ...ur lequel il est monté 5 Equipement de commande relié à l appareil associé ne doit pas utiliser ou générer plus de 250 VRMS OU VDC 6 Le plan d installation associé du fabricant de l appareil doit être suivi lors de l installation de cet équipement 7 UTILISER UNIQUEMENT DES BARRIERES APPROUVÉES CEC 8 PARAMÈTRES SUPPLY Rx Tx Rx Tx Ui 28VDC Ui 8 6V Ui 8 6V Ii 100mA Ii 10mA Ii 10mA Ci 0 µF Ci 0 µF Ci ...

Page 32: ...tape 3 wraps or pipe dope shall be used Refer to Installation Instructions 4 The equipment can be installed in the boundary wall between an EPL Ga area and the less hazardous area EPL Gb In this configuration the process connection is installed in EPL Ga while the transmitter housing is installed in EPL Gb Refer to installation instructions 5 Flexible gauges have a minimum bend radius of 381 mm 15...

Page 33: ...1 Sheldon Drive Cary N C 27513 II 1 2 G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga Gb Ta 50 C TO 71 C IP65 WARNING SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR INTRINSIC SAFETY REFER TO INSTALLATION DRAWING FOR CAUTION WARNINGS INSTALL PER DRAWING 651543 3 651549 3 SUPPLY VOLTAGE 28 VDC FM19ATEX0180X IECEx FMG 19 0036X 35 05 1 38 L1 L2 17 53 69 7 5 POINT SIZE USE MTS LOGO ARTWORK 14 0 POINT SIZE NT O DE 3 05 12 X2 4 0 POINT TEXT S...

Page 34: ...ng of IP65 Teflon tape 3 wraps or pipe dope shall be used Refer to Installation Instructions 4 Equipment can be installed in a boundary wall configuration where the process connection is installed as Category 1G equipment while the transmitter housing is installed as Category 2G equipment Refer to installation instructions 5 Flexible gauges have a minimum bend radius of 381 mm 15 in 6 Flamepaths n...

Page 35: ...Level Plus LevelLimit Operation Manual I 35 I 13 5 3 EC Declaration of conformity ...

Page 36: ...s com JAPAN Branch Ofﬁce Phone 81 3 6416 1063 E mail info jp mtssensors com www mtssensors com MTS Temposonics and Level Plus are registered trademarks of MTS Systems Corporation in the United States MTS SENSORS and the MTS SENSORS logo are trademarks of MTS Systems Corporation within the United States These trademarks may be protected in other countries All other trademarks are the property of th...

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