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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Brief Operating Instructions KA01033O/98/EN/14.12 71206955 Process Pressure With HART electronics These are Brief Operating Instructions. For more detailed information, please refer to the Operating Instructions and the additional documentation in the internet at www.pepperl-fuchs.com. These Brief Operating Instructions are not intended to replace the Operating Instructions provided in the scope of supply.
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 With regard to the supply of products, the current issue of the following document is applicable: The General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services of the Electrical Industry, published by the Central Association of the Electrical Industry (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik und Elektroindustrie (ZVEI) e.V.) in its most recent version as well as the supplementary clause:...
Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Intended use The pressure transmitter is used for measuring pressure and level. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages resulting from incorrect use or use other than that designated. Installation, commissioning and operation •...
Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Safety Instructions Return Follow the instructions on returning the device as outlined in the Operating Instructions. Safety symbols Symbol Meaning DANGER! This symbol alerts you to a dangerous situation. Failure to avoid this situation will result...
→ – via the operating menu, 25, "Position zero adjustment" → • Pepperl+Fuchs offers a mounting bracket for installing on pipes or walls (see Operating Instructions BA00382O). General installation instructions NOTICE Keep the pressure compensation and GORE-TEX ® filter (1) free from contamination.
Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Mounting Mounting Pressure Transmitter When mounting rod and cable versions, make sure that the probe head is located at a point as free as possible from flow. To protect the probe from impact resulting from lateral movement, mount the probe in a guide tube (preferably made of plastic) or secure it with a clamping fixture.
Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Mounting Assembling and mounting the "separate housing" version 120 mm ≥ "Separate housing" version In the case of the "separate housing" version, the sensor is delivered with the process connection and cable ready mounted. Cable with connection jack...
Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Mounting Supplementary installation instructions Seal Pressure transmitter with a G1-1/2 thread: When screwing the device into the tank, the flat seal has to be positioned on the sealing surface of the process connection. To avoid additional strain on the process isolating diaphragm, the thread should never be sealed with hemp or similar materials.
Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Wiring Wiring Connecting the device NOTICE • When using the measuring device in hazardous areas, installation must comply with the corresponding national standards and regulations and the Safety Instructions or Installation or Control Drawings. • A suitable circuit breaker has to be provided for the device in accordance with IEC/EN 61010.
To keep the corresponding measured error below 0.1 %, the current measuring device should exhibit an internal resistance of < 0.7 Ω. 3.2.2 Cable specification • Pepperl+Fuchs recommends using twisted, shielded two-wire cables. • Terminals for wire cross-sections: 0.5 mm to 2.5 mm (20 AWG to 14 AWG) •...
Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Operation Operation Operation without operating menu 4.1.1 Position of operating elements The operating keys and DIP switch are located on the electronic insert in the device. Display Zero Span 1 2 3 HART electronic insert DIP switch for locking/unlocking parameters relevant to the measured value DIP switch for switching damping on/off DIP switch for alarm current SW/Alarm Min (3.6 mA)
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Operation Function of the DIP switches Switches Symbol/ Switch position labeling "off" "on" The device is unlocked. The device is locked. Parameters relevant to the measured Parameters relevant to the measured value can be modified. value cannot be modified.
Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Operation Operation with operating menu 4.2.1 Operation concept The operation concept makes a distinction between the following user roles: User role Meaning Operator Operators are responsible for the devices during normal "operation". This is usually limited to reading process values either directly at the device or in a control room.
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Operation 4.2.2 Structure of the operating menu User role Submenu Meaning/use Operator Language Only consists of the "Language" parameter (000) where the operating language for the device is specified. The language can always be changed even if the device is locked.
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Operation 4.2.3 Operation with device display (optional) A 4-line liquid crystal display (LCD) is used for display and operation. The local display shows measured values, dialog texts, fault messages and notice messages. For easy operation the display can be taken out of the housing (see diagram steps 1 to 3).
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Operation Measured value display Device tag Value Header line Symbol Main line Unit Information line – Bargraph Operating menu Operating keys Parameter with selection list Direct Access Selection Code options Freely editable parameter Value that can be...
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Operation Operating keys on the display and operating module Operating Meaning key(s) • Navigate downwards in the picklist • Edit the numerical values and characters within a function • Navigate upwards in the picklist • Edit the numerical values and characters within a function •...
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Operation User-definable parameters Example: setting "Set URV" parameter from 100 mbar (1.5 psi) to 50 mbar (0.75 psi). Local display Operation The local display shows the parameter to be changed. The value highlighted in black can be changed. The "mbar" unit is specified in another parameter and cannot be modified here.
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Operation Accepting the pressure present Example: setting position adjustment Local display Operation The pressure for position adjustment is present at the device. Use "+" or "–" to switch to the "Confirm" option. The active option is highlighted in black.
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Operation 4.2.4 Locking/unlocking operation Once you have entered all the parameters, you can lock your entries against unauthorized and undesired access. Locked operation is indicated as follows: • By the symbol on the onsite display •...
Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Commissioning Commissioning If a pressure smaller than the minimum permitted pressure or greater than the WARNING maximum permitted pressure is present at the device, the following messages are output in succession: • "S140 Working range P" or "F140 Working range P"...
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Commissioning 5.1.2 Level measuring mode The following functions are possible by means of the keys on the electronic insert: • Position adjustment (zero point correction) • Setting the lower and upper pressure value and assigning to the lower and upper level value •...
Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Commissioning Commissioning with operating menu 5.2.1 Selecting the language, measuring mode and pressure unit Language selection Parameter name Description Language (000) Select the menu language for the local display. Selection Options: • English Menu path: • Another language (as selected when ordering the device) Main menu →...
Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Commissioning Position zero adjustment The pressure resulting from the orientation of the device can be corrected here. Parameter name Description Corrected press. (172) Displays the measured pressure after sensor trim and position Display adjustment. NOTICE Menu path: Setup →...
Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Commissioning Commissioning of level measurement 5.4.1 Information on level measurement NOTICE You have a choice of two methods for calculating the level: "In pressure" and "In height". The table in the "Overview of level measurement" section that follows provides you with an overview of these two measuring tasks.
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Commissioning 5.4.3 Level selection "in pressure" Calibration with reference pressure (wet calibration) Example: In this example, the level in a tank should be measured in "m". The maximum level is 3 m (9.8 ft). The pressure range is set to 0 mbar to 300 mbar (4.5 psi).
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Commissioning Description 1. The hydrostatic pressure for the upper calibration point is present at the device, here "300 mbar" (4.5 psi) for example. 2. Select the "Full calib." parameter. 3. Enter the level value, here "3 m" (9.8 ft) for example.
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Commissioning 5.4.4 Level selection "in pressure" Calibration without reference pressure (dry calibration) Example: In this example, the volume in a tank should be measured in liters. The maximum volume of 1000 liters (264 US gal) corresponds to a pressure of 400 mbar (6 psi). The minimum volume of 0 liters corresponds to a pressure of 0 mbar.
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Commissioning Description Enter the volume value for the lower calibration point via the "Empty calib." parameter, here "0 liter" for example. Menu path: Setup → Extended setup → Level → 1000 Empty calib. Enter the pressure value for the lower calibration point via the "Empty pressure"...
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Commissioning 5.4.5 Level selection "in height" Calibration without reference pressure (dry calibration) Example: In this example, the volume in a tank should be measured in liters. The maximum volume of 1000 liters (264 US gal) corresponds to a level of 4 m (13 ft). The minimum volume of 0 liters corresponds to a height of 0 m.
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Commissioning Description Enter the height value for the lower calibration point via the "Empty height" parameter, here "0 m" for example. ρ · g Menu path: Setup → Extended setup → Level → 4.08 Empty height Enter the volume value for the upper calibration point via the "Full calib."...
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Commissioning 5.4.6 Level selection "in height" Calibration with reference pressure (wet calibration) Example: In this example, the volume in a tank should be measured in liters. The maximum volume of 1000 liters (264 US gal) corresponds to a level of 4 m (13 ft). The minimum volume of 0 liters corresponds to a height of 0 m.
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Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Commissioning Description 1. The hydrostatic pressure for the lower calibration point is present at the device, here "0 mbar" for example. 2. Select the "Empty calib." parameter. ρ · g 3. Enter the volume value, here "0 l" for example.
Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Commissioning Pressure measurement 5.5.1 Calibration without reference pressure (dry calibration) Example: In this example, a device with a 400 mbar (6 psi) sensor is configured for the 0 mbar to +300 mbar (4.5 psi) measuring range, i. e. 0 mbar is assigned to the 4 mA value and 300 mbar (4.5 psi) to the 20 mA value.
Pressure Transmitter LHCR-51, LHCS-51 Commissioning 5.5.2 Calibration with reference pressure (wet calibration) Example: In this example, a device with a 400 mbar (6 psi) sensor is configured for the 0 mbar to +300 mbar (4.5 psi) measuring range, i. e. 0 mbar is assigned to the 4 mA value and 300 mbar (4.5 psi) to the 20 mA value.