
2502 Series Controllers
Instruction Manual
Form 1446
November 2006
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No person may install, operate, or maintain this
product without first
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being fully trained and
qualified in valve, actuator, and accessory
installation, operation, and maintenance, and
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carefully reading and understanding the contents of
this manual. If you have any questions about these
instructions, contact your Emerson Process
Management
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sales office before proceeding.
Description
The Type 2502 Level-Trol
R
controller described in
this manual provides proportional-plus-reset and
proportional-plus-reset with differential relief valve
control. The controller output is a pneumatic signal
that operates a final control element. These
controllers are designed to control liquid level, the
level of interface between two liquids, or density
(specific gravity). Each unit consists of a 249 Series
liquid level sensor and a 2502 Series pneumatic
controller.
Refer to the Principle of Operation section for a more
comprehensive discussion of how the Type 2502
pneumatic controller operates.
Specifications
Table 1 gives general specifications for Type 2502
Series controllers.
Educational Services
For information on available courses for the Type
2502 Series Level-Trol Controller, as well as a
variety of other products, contact:
Emerson Process Management
Educational Services, Registration
P.O. Box 190; 301 S. 1st Ave.
Marshalltown, IA 50158
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2823
Phone: 800
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338
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8155 or
Phone: 641
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754
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3771
Fax: 641
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754
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3431
e-mail: [email protected]
Note
Neither Emerson, Emerson Process
Management, nor any of their affiliated
entities assumes responsibility for the
selection, use, and maintenance of any
product. Responsibility for the
selection, use, and maintenance of any
product remains with the purchaser
and end-user.
Installation
The 2502 Series controllers are used in combination
with 249 Series sensors, and unless ordered
separately, the controller will be attached to the
sensor.
WARNING
Wear protective eyewear, gloves and
clothing whenever possible when
performing any installation operations
to avoid personal injury.
Check with your process or safety
engineer for any additional measures
that must be taken to protect against
process media.
If installing into an existing
application, also refer to the WARNING
at the beginning of the Maintenance
section in this instruction manual.
WARNING
Personal injury or property damage
may result from fire or explosion if
natural gas is used as the supply
medium and preventative measures
are not taken. Preventative measures
may include: Re-evaluating the
hazardous area classification,
ensuring adequate ventilation, and the
removal of any ignition sources.