IM-EPS

Electro-Pneumatic Level
Measurement System
AIR SUPLLY 4-8 BAR FORE
INSTRUMENT AIR m

QUALITY 4 x 4-20mA PORT m

STB
m AFT m

m
m

24VDC
SHIP's COMPUTER for m

BALL instrument DIMMER

4-20mA
RS 485

VALVE illumination
OR DRAFT INDICATION (option) LOCAL INDICATION PANEL
(option)
AIR PREPARATION
UNIT Operator’s panel (option)
4-20mA
IM-EPS Control unit Pressure
Central processing transmitter
unit type IM-CPU OR TANK1
Level: 15 m
TANK1
Level: 15 m
TANK1
Level: 15 m
TANK1
Level: 15 m

(option) Volume: 30m3

Alarm
Volume: 30m3 Volume: 30m3 Volume: 30m3
4-20mA
Local display
type IM-LD (option) Local display type
Power supply: IM-LCD (option)
4-20mA
24VDC or 230VAC IM-EPM-01 modules Submersible
Fault alarm pressure
transmitter

pneumatic
pneumatic
pneumatic

pneumatic

pneumatic

Non return valve Non return valve

with flange DN 20 with flange DN 20
NP 16 type NP 16 type
NRV-F NRV-F
Class approved Class approved
sea valve DN20 sea valve DN20
NP16 NP16

Non return valve Non return valve Non return valve Draft FWD Draft AFT
with flange DN 20 with flange DN 20 with flange DN 20 Draft FWD, Draft PS, Draft STB, Drafr AFT
NP 16 type NP 16 type NP 16 type
NRV-F NRV-F-90 NRV-F-90

Inel-mar Electro Pneumatic System IM-EPS is designed to measure level of all types of liquids in all types of
tanks (ballast tanks, service tanks…). It can also be used for level detection in void spaces or for water ingress
detection. Main advantage of Inel-mar Electro Pneumatic System is that sensing element and electronics are
not in contact with the measured liquid, but are mounted in the common control unit instead. System is
highly flexible and can be upgraded with local displays, different types of pressure transmitters, local
indication panel, draft indication panel…

System is configurated in a way that each electro pneumatic measuring point has one separate module (IM-
EPM) with pressure transmitter, flow regulator and indicator, purging possibility and manifold. Basic output
from each measuring point is 4-20mA but with upgrades different possibility occurs (local display, RS 485
communication with other systems...).

Inel-mar EPS System consists of:

- Air preparation unit
- IM-EPS control unit
- Non-return valves

Measuring lines, tank penetrations and sounding pipes are supplied by yard.

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 Flow Regulator
Electro-Pneumatic Module (type IM-EPM-01) type IM-FRI
Electro-Pneumatic Module IM-EPM-01 as a basic part of our Electro-
Pneumatic System provides constant air flow to the tank and Integrated Flowmeter
measures hydrostatic pressure which coresponds to 4-20mA as
output. Purge Valve

Flow Adjusting Screw

Mounting Bracket

Air Preparation Unit (type IM-APU)

Air preparation unit supplies system with adequate quality of air.
A pressure regulator and relief valve as parts of the air preparation
unit protect the system from the overpressure. Each our unit
comprises filters, pressure regulator and relief valve (IM-APU-01)
while type IM-APU-02 comprises membrane dryer and type IM-APU-
03 adsorption dryer.

Local Displays (type IM-LD and IM-LCD)

Local displays type IM-LD and IM-LCD provide information on the
status of measuring points (input current from pressure transmitters, INEL - MAR d.o.o.
ESC - to Main Menu TANK1 TANK1 TANK1 TANK1
Level: 15 m Level: 15 m Level: 15 m Level: 15 m

alarm status, present liquid level). Liquid density and offset can be F5
F1
F6
F2
F7
F3
F8
F4
Volume: 30m3

Alarm
Volume: 30m3 Volume: 30m3 Volume: 30m3

changed in programming mode. Local display type IM-LD provides SHIFT ESC ENTER

2-line alphanumeric display while IM-LCD provides graphic display.

Local displays come with central processing unit type IM-CPU. Local Display Local Display
type IM-LD type IM-LCD

Non Return Valves (type IM-NRV)

In case that Electro-Pneumatic Control Unit is mounted below the
top of the tank, non return valves must be used. In case of air supply
failure, they prevent liquid from entering the measuring lines.
Different type of process connections available.

Technical Data
- Measuring range: 0...16 mH20 or 0-25mH20, at request any range possible
- Overpressure: 3 x full scale, minimum 3 bars
- Power supply: 24VDC or 120/230VAC 50/60Hz
- Output signal: - Basic output 4-20 mA,
- RS485 (RTU slave, modbus protocol when IM-CPU is used)
- Air supply to air preparation unit: 4 - 8 bar, dry and clean instrument air (pressure from air preparation unit
adjusted to 2,5 bars, max. 3 bars allowable)
- Air consumption: approx. 10 l/h per measuring point (depending on flow adjusted)
- Accuracy: <0,25 % (hysteresis and repeatability)
- Operating temperature (IM-EPS control unit): 0...55°C
- Enclosure (IM-EPS control unit): IP 54

INEL-MAR d.o.o.
Rukavac 192, HR-51211 Matulji, Croatia
Tel +385 98 259 998
Fax. +385 51 273 636
E-mail: inel-mar@ri.t-com.hr www.inel-mar.hr