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1210 NRS Transmitter PDF
1210 NRS Transmitter PDF
the time base to resolve sub- area. lf this happens, readings may is inside the centerline of the
microsecond timing increments. The be erratic or the output may go process connections the transmitter
binary number, equivalent to the to FAIL. will not output an accurate measure-
microseconds of the echo travel time, ment because the active region of
Facilities are provided to field cali-
is written to an output D/A Converter the probe is too short. When placing
brate the range of the 4-20 mA output
and subsequently converted to a an order for a transmitter to
using actual position of the float and
4-20 mA signal proportional to the accompany an existing gauge
pressing a push-button on the front
item measured. The larger the num- it is important to indicate the
panel to set the 40-20 mA point.
ber of microseconds there are, the style of the gauge,
greater the distance of the float from Preamp PS the temperature
the head of the transmitter. Modem and the center-to-
center dimensions.
Calibration routines are included in uC
Calibration of the
the software to scale the 4 and 20mA D/A probe will be factory
points for any distance desired. Even WG Driver set along the active
reverse calibration is a simple task 4-20 mA
region of the probe;
using the software routines. Reverse
however, a field
calibration is desirable if ullage Basic Level Transmitter Simplified Block Diagram
calibration may have
instead of full level is required, or
to be performed to match the
when the probe is installed with bot- Provision, accessed via the front
probe to the desired control room
tom mount head. See Section 5.0 on panel, is made for a FAIL mode to
specifications.
Calibration for further details. High (20.8 mA), Low (3.75 mA) or
“Hold Last Value!' If a transmitter is being purchased for
Primary Level Transmitter – The
an interface gauge, the calibration for
transmitter computes the distance
the probe should be done in the field
between the float and the detector 3.0 INSTALLATION AND to ensure a proper control room read-
from the elapsed time measurement. WIRING ing. For long transmitters it may be
A specific time window becomes
desirable for the operator to have the
active only for a short time after the 3.1 STRAP-ON TRANSMITTER electronics housing mounted at the
interrogation pulse is applied to the INSTALLATION bottom of the gauge for easy access.
waveguide. Any feedback signal,
THIS MUST BE SPECIFIED AT TIME
received before and after this win- CAUTION:
OF PURCHASE.
dow, is rejected as noise. Even sig- During installation, do not attempt to twist
nals received during the active or turn the head of the transmitter.
window are evaluated and filtered so Damage to the detector assembly may 3.2 STANDALONE TRANSMITTER
that only high integrity data is occur if the head is rotated . lf the head is INSTALLATION
accepted. loose, please notify the factory.
The 1210-LTM200D stand-alone
The conditioned signal is converted transmitter comes equipped with a
The 1210-LTM200D can be mounted
to a percent of full-scale number and 3/4" compression fitting, mounted
to the side of a Norriseal 1200 Series
written to the D/A Converter. The approximately 6.00" below the elec-
level gauge using a special mounting
scale is defined by the calibration pro- tronics housing. The fitting is placed
bracket and stainless steel hose
cedure and it corresponds to the out- in this area to ensure the transmitter
clamps. When mounting the trans-
put span (4-20mA) of 16.00 mA. is calibrated in the sensor tubes active
mitter to a 1200 Series gauge the
region. Refer to the stand-alone draw-
A deadband, corresponding to active sensor region of the probe
ings for a visual description of the
approximately six inches next to the should fall within the centerline of the
transmitter features. Optional configu-
detector, is fixed in the software and process connections on the gauge.
rations are available upon request.
the float is not permitted to enter this lf the transmitter deadband region
The magnetic float used in the stand- 4.0 SPECIFICATIONS 4.2 TRANSMITTER SENSOR TUBE
alone unit is designed to travel up the
sensor tube with the change in fluid 4.1 TRANSMITTER ELECTRICAL 316 ss standard,
Material optional Hastelloy,
level. lf buiId-up of process or con- SPECIFICATIONS Monel, Kynar coated
taminates should restrict the move-
Supply Voltage 15 to 36 VDC Operating -50 to 302°F
ment of the float, the transmitter Temperature (-50 to 150°C)
sensor tube will have to be cleaned or 005% of full scale or
Repeatability .010”, whichever is Maximum
the float may have to be replaced Pressure
2000 psig @ 300°F
greater
with one that has a wider inside diam-
01% of full scale or Range 12” to 30 ft.
eter. The floats are designed to match Non-Linearity .030”, whichever is
the pressure and specific gravity for greater
the process being measured and .01% of full scale or
5.0 CALIBRATION
come in various materials ranging Level Sensor
Accuracy
.020”, whichever is Pushbutton Calibration
from stainless steel to Kynar. greater
Step 1- Move jumper to the write
The magnetic float can be changed 025% of full scale, enable position (see below)
Analog Output
(1) 4/20 mA primary
out at any time to accomodate the Resolution Step 2- Move your float or magnet
level.
precesses being measured. The float to the 4mA (0%) point on the
Output One 4-20 mA output
stop, located at the bottom of the probe
Zero and span field Step 3- Press the ENTER button on
transmitter, can be removed to allow Calibration adjustable with push
the float to slide off the sensor tube. buttons the display until “Trm Snsr”
is displayed. Press the UP
Hazardous Area On board diagnostics for
Magnetostrictive Diagnostics arrow to display “Yes” and
Non-Hazardous Area troubleshooting
Control Room Transmitter Location press ENTER.
1 to 25 seconds (field
Magnetostrictive Dampening Step 4- The display will read “Trim
Isolator
Level Transmitters
LTM300
adjustable)
DCS
Safety 1210-LTM200D Zero”. Press ENTER.
Barrier Vmax=30V
Oper. Temp. -58 to 185°F
Less than 1 DHN
See Detail A
Imax=100mA
Cl=0mF
Ll=50uH (electronics) (-50 to 85°C) Step 5- Move the float or magnet to
Safety Ground
Exp Nipple the 20mA (100%) point on
Approved Barrier 4/20 mA Loop Explosion proof, dual
MTL: 5042 Single Channel
Housing compartment, H” NPT, the probe.
NOTE:
Safety Ground
Shield epoxy coated aluminum Step 6- The display will read “Trim
If the instrument is used as EXP device
then the EXP conduit must be sealed Detail A
Diode in series with Span" with a value above.
within 18” of the termination point Polarity Protection Using the arrow buttons,
(at the instrument) the loop
FM - Exp CI I, Div. I, input the correct distance
Interconnect Wiring (CSA and FM)
Grps. B, C, D CL IL, Div. from the zero point and press
1 Grps. E F G, CI ILL Enter. Calibration is now
3.3 RECOMMENDED WIRING, Hazardous
N4X, IP66 CSA - EX IA completed.
SINGLE LOOP Location
(intrinsically safe): CL I, Note: “Sel Lngth” value is
DIV. I, GRPS. C, D EXP factory set and should not be
Series 1210 Approvals
(Expl. Proof): CL I, Div. I,
Grp. B, C, D, CI II, Div. 1 changed. Doing so will cause
Load Resistor Grps. E F G, CL III, a level error indication.
N4X, IP66
Ambient Temp. -20°C to +40°C Note: Jumper
in write potect
+ P/S – Range (-4°F to 104°F) postion disables
Humidity Limits SAMA PMC 31.1-5.2 the push buttons
Use twisted, shielded pair of wires Vibration Limits SAMA PMC 31.1-5.3
SAMA PMC 31.1-20 to
RFI Limits Scroll-Up Select/Enter
1000 MHz up to 30V/m
Scroll-Down Jumper
Write Enable Write Protect
Position Position
Front Panel
power is applied. The Series 1210- ess connection to face of the bot- tor located inside the bulkhead of the sensor
LTM200D has series diodes prevent- tom drain flange. Length of spring tube. During operation of the transmitter, this
ing the reverse polarity from entering should be inductor emits a magnetic filed as current
and damaging the circuitry. If power (“A” DIMENSION) (-) Minus (Float Length + passes through the sensor wire. If an external
is applied and the signal is 0.0 mA, 2 inches) magnet or the float comes in contact with the
chances are good that the polarity is bulkhead, this can cause temporary magneti-
reversed. EXAMPLE: “A” Dimension is 14”, Float zation of the coil, which means the coil is
length is 12”, + 2” = 4” Spring Length biased. In other words, the phase is reversed.
14 – 12 + 2 = 4” spring If this occurs, the inductor should quickly
4. Float is properly installed if the bot- recover. It may be manually reversed or de-
tom 2-3 flippers on gauge indicator magnetized very simply by “swiping” a mag-
have flipped. net parallel to the bulkhead in an arching
motion.
NOTE:
There is a top spring in the gauge to pro- 7.0 FIELD INSULATION
tect the float and prevent it from passing OF GAUGES WITH
the top process connection. DO NOT
REMOVE EITHER SPRING. TRANSMITTERS
Terminal Board
7.1 FIELD INSULATION
Transmitter Check-out and
6.4 START-UP FOR GAUGE- Calibration We strongly recommend that expe-
MOUNTED LTM TRANSMITTERS NOTE: Series 1210-LTM200D transmitters are rienced Norriseal personnel perform
24VDC Loop powered (2- wire) and require a any insulation of the magnetic level
Gauge and Transmitter Installation gauges with externally mounted
minimum of 15 Volts at 20 mA.
1. Visually inspect gauge and trans- transmitters.
1. With the float in the gauge, the
mitter installation to insure trans-
output of the LTM should be 4mA. If cryogenic “Hard Skin” cold service
mitter is positioned with the 4 mA
type insulation is required, it MUST
and 20 mA labels directly adjacent 2. With float in the gauge at 20mA,
be done at the factory due to the cus-
to the process connections. Make the output of the LTM should be
tom “TUBE in TUBE” design neces-
sure transmitter is securely 20mA.
sary for removal of the transmitter if
clamped and parallel to gauge 3. If no float is present, or magnetic
needed.
chamber. field is lost, the transmitter will dis-
play “LEVEL SIGNAL LOST”. If insulation is going to be installed in
2. Remove bottom flange and install
float. Each float is clearly tagged the field, then the following guide-
NOTE: lines MUST be followed:
with serial number of the gauge
and process parameters. Top of In service over 400° F (204°C) gauges and 1. Flexible type insulation jackets
float is clearly marked “TOP” to transmitters should be properly insulated (NOT HARD SKIN) are required and
with transmitter OUTSIDE the blanket.
insure float is in right-side-up. must be installed around the gauge
3. Inspect bottom flange for proper chamber only. DO NOT cover the
Note: During the installation or calibration of Series 1210-LTM200D transmitter
gasket and spring. This spring pro- the Series 1210-LTM200D level transmitter, tube, as this may burn up the sen-
tects float and keeps it from drop- the technician should be very careful not to sor and possibly the electronics.
ping below the bottom process move the magnet perpendicular to the sen-
connection. To determine proper 2. After the insulation jacket is
sor tube as this could leave magnetic inden-
spring length measure “A” dimen- installed, the Series 1210-LTM200D
tation in the sensor wire. The Series
sion of gauge. This is the length sensor tube must be re-mounted
1210-LTM200D level transmitter has an induc-
from the center of the bottom proc- at its factory-preset distance from
the gauge chamber and must be This warranty is in lieu of any other specified, with the following excep-
parallel to the chamber as well. warranty expressed or implied by any tions:
(Small cut-outs in the jacket are party other than Norriseal. Repairs
1. Products repaired or modified by
required to re-attach the transmit- and/or replacements shall be at the
persons that are not authorized by
ter properly). sole discretion of Norriseal based on
Norriseal.
3. Make sure the 4mA markings the terms and conditions of this war-
on the sensor tube are re-aligned ranty. Defective products shall be 2. Products subjected to misuse,
at the centers of the process returned to the factory prepaid by the negligence or accidents.
connections. buyer after obtaining a Return
3. Products that are connected,
Authorization Number from Norriseal.
installed, or otherwise used in such
All warranty repairs or replacements
7.2 INSULATION WARNING a way not in strict accordance with
will be preformed at the factory in
LABEL SUPPLIED manufacturer’s instructions.
Houston. Surface return freight will
be paid by Norriseal. Factory war- This warranty is in lieu of any other
W A R N I N G (WHEN INSULATING GAUGES) ranties do not include field service. warranty expressed or implied by any
Norriseal level transmitters have a max- Field service warranty repairs will be party other than Norriseal. Repairs
imum operating temperature of 300°F. at the buyer’s expense. Consult and/or replacements shall be at the
When insulating a gauge and transmit- Norriseal for field service rates. Any sole discretion of Norriseal based on
ter assembly in HOT service, keep modifications to terms and conditions the terms and conditions of this war-
the transmitter OUTSIDE the insulating of this warranty will not be binding ranty. Defective products shall be
material. Special blankets for this type of
unless made in writing and signed by returned to the factory prepaid by the
insulation are available from Norriseal.
For further information consult Norriseal:
an authorized agent or official of buyer after obtaining a Return
713.466.3552 Norriseal. Authorization Number from Norriseal.
All warranty repairs or replacements
NOTE: will be preformed at the factory and
8.0 WARRANTY AND HART All Norriseal gauges should be unpacked wilI be paid by Norriseal. Factory war-
PROTOCOL and thoroughly inspected upon receipt. ranties do not include field service.
Gauges are shipped FOB factory and are Field service warranty repairs will be
fully protected against damage or loss at the buyers expense. Consult
8.0 WARRANTY during shipment. Any claims for parts Norriseal for field service rates.
All Norriseal products are warranted damaged during shipment should be sub-
against defects in materials and work- mitted within 15 days of receipt of goods Any modifications to terms and con-
manship of one year from date of by customer. ditions of this warranty will not be
shipment. Floats are guaranteed for binding unless made in writing and
two years. Norriseal will repair or signed by an authorized agent or
replace at its discretion those 8.0 WARRANTY AND HART official of Norriseal.
products that fail to perform PROTOCOL NOTE:
as specified, with the following
exceptions: 8.1 WARRANTY All Norriseal gauges should be unpacked
and thoroughly inspected upon receipt.
1. Products repaired or modified by All Norriseal products are warranted Gauges are shipped FOB factory and are
persons that are not authorized by against defects in material and work- fully protected against damage or loss
Norriseal. manship of one year from date of during shipment. Any claims for parts
2. Products subjected to misuse, neg- shipment. The level gauge chamber damaged during shipment should be
ligence or accidents. and process connections are guar- submitted within 15 days of reciept of
anteed for the life of the tank or ves- goods by customer.
3. Products that are connected,
sel to which It is attached. Floats are
installed, or otherwise used in such
guaranteed for two years. Norriseal
a way not in strict accordance with
will repair or replace at its discretion
manufacturer’s instructions.
those products that fail to perform as