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Vertiv Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Manual

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  • Page 1 Liqui-tect® LP3000™ Leak-detection System Installer/User Guide...
  • Page 2 Technical Support Site If you encounter any installation or operational issues with your product, check the pertinent section of this manual to see if the issue can be resolved by following outlined procedures. Visit https://www.VertivCo.com/en-us/support/ for additional assistance.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.3.10 NTP Configuration 4.3.11 Email-SMTP/DNS Configuration 4.3.12 Sending a Test E-mail 4.3.13 SNMP/Syslog Configuration 4.3.14 EIA-485 Port/Modbus Configuration 4.3.15 Configuring the Controller as a Modbus Master 4.3.16 Connecting to the EIA-485 Port 4.3.17 Connecting to the Ethernet Ports Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 4 5.2.1 Function 03: Read Output Registers 5.2.2 Function 04: Read Input Registers 5.3 Function 06: Preset Single Register 5.3.1 Function 16: Preset Multiple Registers 5.4 RTU Framing 6 Preventive Maintenance 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Configuration Worksheet Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 5: Product Description

    1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Liqui-tect LP3000 is a complete monitoring system that reports the presence of water and other conductive liquids. Liqui-tect LP3000 is an advanced leak-detection controller that monitors up to 5,000 ft (15243048 m) of sensing cable. When a conductive liquid comes in contact with the sensing cable: •...
  • Page 6 Dimensions 8 in. W x 4.25 in. H x 1.25 in. D (203 mm W x 108 mm H x 32 mm D) Weight 1.5 lb (680 g) Certifications CE; ETL listed: conforms to UL 61010-1, EN 61010-1; certified to CSA C22.2 NO. 61010-1; RoHS compliance Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 7: Distance-Read Leak Detection

    1.2 Distance-read Leak Detection When the Liqui-tect LP3000 measures a current in excess of the defined leak threshold, the microprocessor computes the distance to the leak, annunciates the leak, and logs the alarm in the event log. The leak is communicated via the front-panel display and other configured notification methods.

  • Page 8: Digital Led Display

    The LED display cycles through the following 4 lines, then returns to the default display (un-less the Re- Alarm Interval is updated, an existing alarm may display. Refer to Leak Settings on page 23.) LeakageC nnnn uA Length nnn ft (or nnn m) Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 9: Preparation And Installing The Liqui-Tect System

    Clean up debris from drilling. 3. Install the 2 top screws, and hang the unit on the screws, allowing it to slip down so the screws are in the smaller part of the pear-shaped slot. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 10: Mounting The Lp3000 Controller In A Rack

    Place the unit in the bracket with the connectors through the opening. 2. Using the 4 nuts, secure the unit to the bracket as shown in the figure below. Figure 4.1 Tighten nuts in 4 places ITEM DESCRIPTION Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 11: Input And Output Connectors

    TB1 - input power P1 - input power TB2 - leak cable interface TB3 - summary relay P4 - EIA-232 connector SW3 - EIA-485 termination TB4 - EIA-485 Modbus port P3 - RJ45 network port Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 12: Laying The Leak-Detection Cable And Securing To The Floor

    Do not drag the leak-detection cable through contaminants, such as dirt or grease. • The floor must be clean for proper leak detection and for the hold-down clips to adhere. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean the spots on the floor for the hold-down clips. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 13 Clean the entire floor as much as possible. 2. Lay the cable in the pattern and route depicted in the layout diagram, maintaining consistent, uniform contact between the leak-detection cable and the floor. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 14 This diagram will be used to measure and map leak-detection landmarks when testing the installation. You are ready to connect the leak-detection cable to the controller. See Connecting the Leak-detection Cable on page 15. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 15: Connecting The Leak-Detection Cable

    NOTE: A cable fault will register on the controller display if the end terminator is not attached. You are now ready to connect power to the controller. See Connecting Power to Liqui-tect on page 16. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 16: Connecting Power To Liqui-Tect

    2.6 Connecting Power to Liqui-tect WARNING! Liqui-tect LP3000 requires an isolated power supply. Follow all state and local codes. Engage a certified electrician to run an isolated power supply to the location of the unit. 2. Connect power to the TB1 or P1 connector on unit, see Input and Output Connectors.

  • Page 17: Mapping And Testing The Installation

    In Leak Alarm Delay, enter 5, then click Submit Changes. 3. At each marked location on the diagram, use one of the following methods to simulate a leak, and record the reported distance on the diagram: Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 18 5. When finished, remove the source of simulated leaks, reset the leak alarm delay, and return the system to normal operation. You are ready to configure communication to the web user interface. See Initial System Communication Set Up on page 19. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 19: Initial System Communication Set Up

    8. Verify that the change is successful, open a web browser and enter the new IP address entered for the LP3000 controller, then enter the default user name and password (from Step Enter the default read/write user name and password: on page 19). The home page opens. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 20 If the authentication window does not display, make sure that all cables are firmly attached, that you entered the correct IP address, and that the Status LED on the controller is lit green. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 21: Using The Web Interface

    The image can be linked to interactive floor maps. • To access the home page, click Home on the menu bar. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 22: Identity Page

    31 • SNMP/Syslog Configuration on page 32 • EIA-485 Port/Modbus Configuration on page 34 • BACnet Configuration on page 39 • Alarm Management on page 41 • System/Flash Management on page 42 Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 23: Leak Settings

    4.3.1 Leak Settings The Leak Settings page configures system variables including leak and contamination thresholds, latching and un-latching alarms, and leak-detection cable resistance. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Controller Using Set Cable Relay

    3. On the Liqui-tect Home Page, confirm proper function by verifying that the displayed values match those listed for the fields that follow: • Cable Length = approximately 2015 ft • Leg 1 Resistance = approximately 8060 ohms • Leg 2 Resistance = approximately 8060 ohms Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 25: Zone Settings

    Enables/Disables the summary alarm when a slaved leak-detection device has an alarm condition. Enable Alarm Relay for Modbus Slaves Default: Disable. 4.3.4 Virtual Zone Settings Virtual Zone Configuration defines the virtual zones in your installation. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 26: Physical Zone Settings

    You can add links to additional information about devices connected to the LP3000 controller. This is useful for accessing the web interface of slaved Liqui-tect units. Up to 32 links may be configured. The links are displayed in the lower left side of the Liqui-tect Home page. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 27: Network Settings

    The Web Configuration page provides several configuration and customization options: • Customize the user name and password for the web UI. • Customize the home page graphics and links. • Create an interactive leak-detection map. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 28 • Image dimension/size: 4000 x 4000 pixels or less • File format: .png, .jpg or .gif When the Liqui-tect system and facility map(s) are ready, see Uploading a Reference Map on page 29. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 29 To adjust reference points after marking, see Adjusting Map Reference-point Coordinates on page 30. When a leak is detected, it's location is displayed as a red square on the map. See Viewing the Reference Map on page 30. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 30 An enlarged reference map opens in a web browser. Saving a Map Image We recommend saving a copy of map images along with the back-up configuration file because the map- image files are not saved in the configuration file. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 31: Clock Configuration

    When enabled, selects the time at which savings time goes into effect. DST Begin Date Selects the day/month daylight savings begins. DST End Date Selects the day/month daylight savings ends. 4.3.11 Email-SMTP/DNS Configuration The Email-SMTP/DNS page configures email and SMTP settings. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 32: Sending A Test E-Mail

    Indicates person responsible for the Liqui-tect system. Only available through SNMP Gets. Not included in e-mail System Contact or SNMP Trap notifications. 30-character limit. System Location Physical location of the Liqui-tect system. Not included in e-mail or SNMP Trap notifications. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 33 Sending a Leak-detection Test Trap Click Configuration > SNMP/Syslog. SNMP/Syslog Configuration on page 32 opens. 2. At the bottom of the page, click Send Test Trap - Leak Detected. The test message is sent. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 34: Eia-485 Port/Modbus Configuration

    Click Configuration > EIA-485 Port/Modbus. EIA-485 Port/Modbus Configuration on page 34 opens. 2. At the bottom of the page, click Modbus Slave Register Display Log / Statistics. The log opens in the web browser. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 35: Configuring The Controller As A Modbus Master

    4.3.16 Connecting to the EIA-485 Port Referring to the EIA-485 connection diagram below, use a 2-wire configuration to connect the EIA-485 ports of the master and slave units in a daisy chain. Figure 6.2 EIA-485 connection diagram Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 36 In EIA-485 Slave Address, enter the slave address of the device. Start with the first available address and assign the next consecutive number to each unit in the chain. • Click Submit Changes. 4. Repeat Step Configure the slave device: on page 36 for each slaved device. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 37: Connecting To The Ethernet Ports

    Referring to the Ethernet-port connection diagram below, connect the Ethernet port of the master unit to the local area network. 2. Connect the Ethernet ports of the slave units to the local area network. Figure 6.3 Ethernet-port connection diagram Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 38 NOTE: The slaved devices are "physical" zones. If you have virtual zones configured, the IDs start after the virtual zones. NOTE: The slave ID must be identical to the zone number. 5. Repeat Step Configure the slave devices: on page 38 for each slaved device. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 39: Bacnet Configuration

    40 for a description of the options and set up. The page also lists the BACnet objects and accesses the packet log. See Viewing the BACnet Packet Log on page 41. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 40 2. At the bottom of the page, click Send Test Alarms. The test notifications are sent. 3. Verify that the test notifications are correctly sent and received. • To clear the test notifications once verified, click Clear Test Alarms. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 41: Alarm Management

    The alarm is reset and audible notification silenced (if sounding). Clearing the Alarm History Click Configuration > Alarm Management. Alarm Management on page 41 opens. 2. Click Clear Alarm History. The history clears. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 42: System/Flash Management

    Backing Up Configuration Settings on page 43 • Restoring Factory Default Settings on page 43 • Updating Firmware on page 44 • Uploading Images on page 44 • Deleting an Image on page 44 Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 43 System/Flash Management on page 42 opens. 2. Click Choose File and browse to select the configuration (.cfg), then click Upload. The configuration uploaded, and the web interface opens when the update is complete. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 44 Deleting an Image Select Configuration > System/Flash Management. System/Flash Management on page 42 opens. 2. Click Delete Image N, where "N" is the number of the image file to delete. The file is deleted. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 45: Historical Data

    03 – Cable Fault 04 – Leak Detected 05 – Contamination Detected 06 – Reset/Power Up MM/DD/YY number of month/day of month/year HH:MM:SS Hour/Minute/Second (24-hour format) text Details about the event. Figure 6.4 Historical Data page Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 46: History Text Files For Download

    The trend of current leakage assists in troubleshooting leaks and inaccurate readings. • On the Historical Data on page 45 page, click Trend Log. The trend log opens. Figure 6.7 Trend log of current leakage Figure 6.8 Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 47: Modbus Communication Protocol

    This section describes the Modbus protocol supported by LP3000 for use when configuring communication via Modbus network. LP3000 communicates via the half-duplex EIA-485 serial-communication standard. Liqui-tect LP3000 is a slave device and will not initiate a communication sequence. 5.1 Transmission Modes LP3000 supports only RTU mode of transmission (does not support ASCII) with 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.

  • Page 48: Modbus Packet Communication

    0-65535     40012 Spare 0-65535     40013 Spare 0-65535     40014 Spare 0-65535     40015 Spare 0-65535     40016 Leak Alarm Delay Leak Alarm Delay 5-995 seconds 0-65535     40017 Contamination Alarm Delay Contamination Alarm Delay 5-995 seconds 0-65535     Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 49: Function 04: Read Input Registers

    04 (Function code) (1 byte) Start Register (2 bytes) Byte count (1 byte) # of registers to read (2 bytes) First register (2 bytes) CRC Checksum (2 bytes) Second register (2 bytes) … Cry Checksum (2 bytes) Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 50 In the following table, Registers 30011 through 30041 are dedicated registers for Modbus Master. (See Configuring the Controller as a Modbus Master on page 35.) Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 51 Location of leak Ft/Meters 0-65535 Distance 30032 Modbus Zone12 Status Bit Level Status None 0-65535 Modbus Zone12 30033 Location of leak Ft/Meters 0-65535 Distance 30034 Modbus Zone13 Status Bit Level Status None 0-65535 Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 52 Location of leak Ft/Meters 0-65535 Distance 30065 Modbus Zone28 Status Bit Level Status None 0-65535 Modbus Zone28 30066 Location of leak Ft/Meters 0-65535 Distance 30067 Modbus Zone29 Status Bit Level Status None 0-65535 Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 53 1 = Zone6 1 = Zone7 1 = Zone8 1 = Zone9 1 = Zone10 1 = Zone11 1 = Zone12 1 = Zone13 1 = Zone14 1 = Zone15 1 = Zone16 Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 54 1 = MBZ14 1 = MBZ15 1 = MBZ16 Table 7.9 Status Flags (Even Registers 30012 - 30040) DESCRIPTION 1 = Leak Alarm 1 = Cable Break 1 = Contamination Alarm 1 = Communication Loss Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 55 1 = MBZ22 1 = MBZ23 1 = MBZ24 1 = MBZ25 1 = MBZ26 1 = MBZ27 1 = MBZ28 1 = MBZ29 1 = MBZ30 1 = MBZ31 1 = MBZ32 Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 56: Function 06: Preset Single Register

    Slave Address (1 byte) 06 (Function code) (1 byte) 06 (Function code) (1 byte) Register (2 bytes) Register (2 bytes) Data (2 bytes) Data (2 bytes) Cry Checksum (2 bytes) Cry Checksum (2 bytes) Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 57: Function 16: Preset Multiple Registers

    Slave address 2 responds to Function Code 4 with six bytes of hexadecimal data and ends with CRC16 checksum. Register Values: 40001 = 0000 (hex) 40002 = 0000 (hex) 40003 = 0001 (hex) Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
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  • Page 59: Preventive Maintenance

    8. Log-in to the web UI, and verify that the Cable Current is less than 24 µA. • If current is greater than 24 µA, troubleshoot the cables to determine which is contaminated. Remove the contaminated cable, clean and test it before re-installing. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
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  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    The following table lists problems that you may encounter with the Liqui-tect system, and action to take to resolve them. For all other troubleshooting questions or concerns, contact us at one of the following: Telephone: 800-222-5877 option 2, Outside the US: 614-841-6755 E-mail: Liebert.monitoring@vertivco.com Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 62 Wipe the cable dry with a clean towel. • You may also clean the cable by wiping it with isopropyl alcohol. Test the cable before re-installing it. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 63 (metallic chips from filings or solder from piping or wiring installation). The cable must be replaced. The cable is damaged, most often from dropping a floor tile on it. The damaged cable must be repaired or replaced. Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...

  • Page 64: Configuration Worksheet

    7.1 Configuration Worksheet The following information is used to set up Liqui-tect LP3000 at your site. Please complete as many fields as possible. If necessary, contact your IT department for the proper information. NOTE: Pass code and security information is not required at this time.
  • Page 65 SMTP Authentication Some e-mail servers require a log-in to relay e-mail SMTP User name SMTP password NTP Settings Daylight Savings Time DST Begin Date DST End Date SNMP/Syslog System Name System Contact System Location SNMP Trap Type Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 66 BACnet Alarms Event Notification: IP Address Notification Type Notification Class and Priority Leak Detected Alarms APDU Timeout (seconds) Number of APDU retries Virtual Zones Number of Zones Length of Each Zone Label for Each Zone Vertiv | Liqui-tect LP3000 Installer/User Guide |...
  • Page 68 VertivCo.com | Vertiv Headquarters, 1050 Dearborn Drive, Columbus, OH, 43085, USA © 2017 Vertiv Co. All rights reserved. Vertiv and the Vertiv logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Vertiv Co. All other names and logos referred to are trade names, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. While every precaution has been taken to ensure accuracy and completeness herein, Vertiv Co.

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