Table of contents 1. Contact information ............................3 2. Terms and definitions ............................3 3. Introduction ..............................5 3.1 Purpose and use of this manual ................................5 3.2 Used symbols and warnings ..................................5 4. Safety instructions ............................. 5 4.1 Intended use ......................................5 4.3 Installation, commissioning and operation ..............................
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual 1. Contact information 2. Terms and definitions United States 6A Heavy Oils General ‘Generalized Crude Oils’, Correction of Volume to 60 °F against API Tel: +1-919-677-0100 Gravity. Fax: +1-919-677-2343 E-mail: info.us@mtssensors.com 6B Light Oils http://www.mtssensors.com ‘Generalized Products’, Correction of Volume to 60 °F...
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Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual GOVI (Gross Observed Volume of the Interface) Mass The total volume of the tank occupied by the interface liquid. The The property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational GOVI is only given when measuring two liquids and is calculated by field, calculated by density at the reference temperature multiplied by subtracting the volume of the product from the total volume of liquid...
The product may only be used for the applications defined under item 1 to item 4 and only in conjunction with third-party devices and components recommended or approved by MTS Sensors. As a prerequisite of proper and safe operation, the product requires correct transport, storage, mounting and commissioning and must be opera- ted with utmost care.
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual 4.2 Foreseeable misuse 10. Make sure that no wire strands are loose or sticking out of the terminal block connection which could short and cause a Forseeable misuse Consequence problem. Wrong sensor connection Possible damage to electronics 11.
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Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual 178 mm 178 mm 152 mm (7 in.) (7 in.) (6 in.) 135 mm 135 mm (5.30 in.) (5.30 in.) 135 mm 135 mm (5.3 in.) (5.3 in.) 124 mm (4.9 in.) 87 mm (3.4 in.) 132 mm (5.2 in.)
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual Floats SoClean transmitters offer numerous floats for different applications ® such as stainless steel, 3-A sanitary, Hastelloy , Teflon, and Nitrophyl ® for both product level and interface level. To be able to accurately detect the interface level there needs to be a difference of at least 0.05 in specific gravities between the product and interface liquids.
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual 5.5 Model number identification a Sensor model Process connection size S SoClean Level Transmitter A 3/4 in. - NPT or BSPP only ® C 1.5 in. (DN40) (* Only for for Pipe option C or F) b Output D 2 in.
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Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual m Gas group A Group A (not available with “C = CEC (FMC)” notified body and “F = Flameproof/Explosion“ proof protection method) B Group B C Group C D Group D 3 IIC (Instrinsically Safe only) 4 IIB + H2 (Explosion Proof / Flameproof only) X None n Unit of measure...
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual 5.6 Technical data Level Output Measured Variable Product level and interface level Output Signal /Protocol Modbus RTU, DDA, Analog (4…20 mA), HART ® 305 mm (12 in.) to 7620 mm (300 in.) (order length equals the measurement range plus the inactive Order Length zone / contact factory for longer lengths) Inherent Accuracy...
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual 6. Installation and mounting 1. Consult chapter 4.3 before starting. 2. Perform steps 1-10 in chapter 8.4.1 for Modbus or DDA. Perform 6.1 Training steps 1-9 in chapter 8.4.2 for Analog. 3. For CP end plug, remove hitch pin and install float. For DN end Warning: plug, install float but be careful as float is not retained and will fall When the pipe/hose of the LP-Series level transmitter is installed or...
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual Tri-Clamp mounting 7.2 Safety recommendations The SoClean transmitter can also be mounted to a Tri-Clamp as ® shown in Fig. 10. First, install float(s) onto the transmitter. Second, Be sure to: install the float retaining hardware on the tip of the transmitter. To 1.
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual Bus with spurs Daisy chain The bus with spurs topology has a main trunk cable that has each The daisy-chain topology utilizes a single cable that is connected to device connected via its own spur at a junction box as shown in Fig. all of the transmitters with the cable being interconnected at each field 11.
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual 7.6.2 Shield grounding View shown with cover removed 3/4 NPT or M20 conduit access Use NPT conduit fitting only! Plugged entry Do not use Conduit Warning: (see notes) (flexible or rigid) The shield ground does not meet the requirements as grounding of Conduit from control room the sensor for safety.
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual 8. Commissioning 7.7 Safety barriers Refer to Table 3 for entity parameters and Table 4 for example safety 8.1 Training barriers Commissioning should only be conducted by qualified service Entity parameters personnel according to IEC 60079-14 or MTS trained service technicians and local regulations.
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual 9. Maintenance 8.4.1 Modbus or DDA 1. Consult chapter 4.3 before starting. 9.1 Training 2. Remove level transmitter from shipping container. 3. Insert pipe into float(s) making sure float(s) are in the active Maintenance should only be conducted by qualified service personnel range.
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual 10. Repair 9.4.1 General purpose applications 9.4.1.1 10.1 RMA policy Perform Inspection suggested in chapter 9.3. Important: Contact Technical Support or Customer Service for assistance if 9.4.1.2 you suspect that the transmitter is not working correctly. Technical No additional preventative maintenance is necessary.
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual Spare part Part number 10.4 Troubleshooting Display 254732 Symptom Possible cause Action Output Housing Part number No power Check voltage at HART Single Loop A, B, C, D, E 254731-1 communication ® transmitter with transmitter Wiring incorrect Reference installation...
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual 13. Agency information 13.1 Approvals overview The Notified Body is designated in the 13 digit of the model number and the Protection Method is designated in the 14 digit of the model number. These two digits of the model number specify the hazardous area approval that is provided with the selected level transmitter. Shown below are the detailed approval information for the NEC, CEC, IEC, and ATEX approvals.
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Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual Notified body Protection method Classification Standard N = NEPSI I = Instrinsic Safety Ex ia IIC T4 Ga/Gb GB 3836.1-2010 Ta = -50°C to 71°C IP65 GB 3836.4-2010 GB 3836.20-2010 F = Flameproof Ex db IIB+H2 T6...t3 Ga/Gb GB 3836.1-2010 Ta = -40°C to 71°C IP65...
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual USE MTS LOGO 8 POINT TEXT R3.30 ARTWORK SIZE 13.2 Certificates 10 POINT SIZE Level Plus Transmitter Downloadable copies of all certificates are located at 4.5 POINT TEXT SIZE ® www.mtssensors.com and can be downloaded on the product specific landing page.
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Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual 13.3.1.3 Installation drawing Fig. 19: Intrinsically Safe FM installation drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 1...
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Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 20: Intrinsically Safe FM installation drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 2...
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Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual 13.3.2 Explosionproof / Flame Proof 13.3.2.2 Labels 13.3.2.1 Specific Conditions of Safe Use Level Plus Transmitter FM16US0242X MTS Systems Corporation Sensors Division APPROVED 3001 Sheldon Drive, Cary, N.C. 27513 1. Warning: The equipment contains non-metallic enclosure and process parts, to prevent the risk of electrostatic sparking, the non-metallic surface should only be cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual 13.3.2.3 Installation Drawing Fig. 27: Explosionproof, FM Installation Drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 1...
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Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 28: Explosionproof, FM Installation Drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 2...
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Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 29: Explosionproof, FM Installation Drawing, HART , Page 1 ®...
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Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 30: Explosionproof, FM Installation Drawing, HART , Page 2 ®...
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual USE MTS LOGO 8 POINT TEXT R3.3 ARTWORK SIZE 10 POINT SIZE 13.4 FMC (CEC) ® Level Plus Transmitter 13.4.1 Intrinsically Safe 4.5 POINT TEXT SIZE 13.4.1.1 Specific conditions of safe use MTS Systems Corporation 1.
Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual USE MTS LOGO 8 POINT TEXT R3.30 ARTWORK SIZE 13.5 ATEX and IECEx 10 POINT SIZE ® Level Plus Transmitter 13.5.1 Intrinsically Safe 4.5 POINT TEXT SIZE 13.5.1.1 Specific conditions of safe use MTS Systems Corporation Sensors Division 3001 Sheldon Dr.
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DASH "L1" Level Plus SoClean ® ® ADAL Operation Manual ∆ "L2" [403 USE MTS LOGO ARTWORK 11.0 POINT SIZE CE LOGO 4.2 POINT SIZE 13.5.2 Explosionproof / Flame Proof 13.5.2.2 Labels 13.5.2.1 Specific Conditions of Safe Use MTS TO PRINT Level Plus Transmitter FM16ATEX0068X MODEL NO.
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Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual 13.5.2.3 Installation drawing Fig. 61: Flame Proof, ATEX and IECEx Installation Drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 1...
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Level Plus SoClean ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 62: Flame Proof, FM Installation Drawing, Modbus and DDA...
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