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Pepperl+Fuchs LUC-M Series Function Manual

Ultrasonic level sensor with hart/4 ma ... 20 ma and profibus pa
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BA 240O/98/en/01.10
52027993
185572 01/10 01
Valid as of software version
V 01.04.00 (amplifier)
V 01.04.00 (communication)
Ultrasonic Level Sensor
LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and
PROFIBUS PA
Description of instrument functions
LUC-M10
LUC-M40
LUC-M30
LUC-M20

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  • Page 1 Ultrasonic Level Sensor BA 240O/98/en/01.10 52027993 LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and 185572 01/10 01 PROFIBUS PA Description of instrument functions LUC-M40 LUC-M10 LUC-M20 LUC-M30 Valid as of software version V 01.04.00 (amplifier) V 01.04.00 (communication)

  • Page 2: Short Instructions

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Short instructions Short instructions KA 183O/98/a2/04.05 LUC-M** - Quick setup 52027994 185587 04/05 00 Contrast: measured value dist./ meas. value group selection tank shape medium process full dist./ check start basic setup empty blocking...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Table of Contents Short instructions ..... 2 Function group "extended calibr." (05)... . . 36 Notes on use .
  • Page 4 LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Table of Contents 11 Function group "diagnostics" (0A) . . . 53 13 Function group "service" (0D) ..61 11.1 Function "present error" (0A0) ....53 14 Signal evaluation.

  • Page 5: Notes On Use

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Notes on use Notes on use You have various options for accessing the descriptions of instrument functions or how to enter parameters. Using the table of contents to locate a function description All the functions are listed in the table of contents sorted by function group (e.

  • Page 6: General Structure Of The Operating Menu

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Notes on use General structure of the operating menu The operating menu is made up of two levels: • Function groups (00, 01, 03, …, 0C, 0E): The individual operating Selection of the instrument are split up roughly into different function groups.

  • Page 7: Display And Operating Elements

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Notes on use Display and operating elements Orde Ser.-N r Code R OP T II Mess Meas bere uring rang U 16...3 4...20 max. >70 t >85 (Liquid crystal display) –...
  • Page 8 LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Notes on use 1.5.2 Display symbols The following table describes the symbols that appear on the liquid crystal display: Symbol Meaning ALARM_SYMBOL This alarm symbol appears when the instrument is in an alarm state. If the symbol flashes, this indicates a warning.
  • Page 9 LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Notes on use 1.5.4 Operation using the on-site display LUC-Z15 – >3 s Change from Measured Value Display to Group Selection by pressing F. Press S or O to select the required Function Group and confirm by pressing F. The active selection is marked by a ...

  • Page 10: Commissioning

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Notes on use Commissioning 1.6.1 Switching on the measuring device When the instrument is switched on for the first time, the following messages appear on the display:  –  After 5 s, the following message appears ...

  • Page 11: Function Menu Luc-M

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function menu LUC-M** Function menu LUC-M** Function group Function Description   basic setup measured value page 13  (see page 13) tank shape page 13   medium property page 14 ...
  • Page 12 LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function menu LUC-M** Function group Function Description   output commun. address (HART only) page 41  profibus param. instrument addr. (PROFIBUS PA only) page 41  PROFIBUS PA only no.

  • Page 13: Function Group "Basic Setup" (00)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "basic setup" (00) Function group "basic setup" (00)  – Function "measured value" (000)  – This function displays the current measured value in the selected unit (see "customer unit"...

  • Page 14: Function "Medium Property" (003)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "basic setup" (00) Function "medium property" (003)  – This function is used to set the medium properties: Selection: • unknown (e. g. pasty media such as greases, creams, gels etc.) •...
  • Page 15 LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "basic setup" (00) Standard liquids Calm surface Turb. surface For all fluid applications which do not fit in any Storage tanks with immersion tube or bottom Storage/accumulation tanks with uneven of the following groups.

  • Page 16: Function "Empty Calibr." (005)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "basic setup" (00) Function "empty calibr." (005)  – This function is used to enter the distance from the sensor membrane (reference point of the measurement) to the minimum level (= zero). 100 % Empty calibration "...

  • Page 17: Function "Full Calibr." (006)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "basic setup" (00) Function "full calibr." (006)  – This function is used to enter the distance from the minimum level to the maximum level (= span). 100 % Full calibration (span) Blocking distance Safety distance...

  • Page 18: Function "Check Distance" (051)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "basic setup" (00) Function "check distance" (051)  – This function triggers the mapping of interference echoes. To do so, the measured distance must be compared with the actual distance to the product surface. The following options are available for selection: Selection: •...

  • Page 19: Function "Range Of Mapping" (052)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "basic setup" (00) dist. unknown If the actual distance is not known, no mapping can be carried out. manual A mapping is also possible by manual entry of the range to be suppressed. This entry is made in the "range of mapping"...

  • Page 20: Display (008)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "basic setup" (00) 3.12 Display (008)  – The distance measured from the reference point to the product surface and the level calculated with the aid of the empty alignment are displayed again. Check whether the values correspond to the actual level or the actual distance.

  • Page 21: Function Group "Safety Settings" (01)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "safety settings" (01) Function group "safety settings" (01)  – Function "output on alarm" (010)  – This function is used to select the reaction of the device on an alarm. Selection: •...

  • Page 22: Function "Output On Alarm" (011), Hart Only

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "safety settings" (01) hold HART PROFIBUS PA (110 %) [mA] 110 % Hold Hold (-10 %) -10 % If the instrument is in alarm state, the last measured value is held. user specific (110 %) (-10 %)

  • Page 23: Function "Outp. Echo Loss" (012)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "safety settings" (01) Function "outp. echo loss" (012)  – Use this function to set the output response on echo loss. Selection: • alarm • hold • ramp %/min alarm delay time (014) On echo loss, the instrument switches to alarm state after an adjustable...

  • Page 24: Function "Ramp %Span/Min" (013)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "safety settings" (01) Function "ramp %span/min" (013)   – Ramp slope which defines the output value on echo loss. This value is used if "ramp %span/min" is selected in "outp. echo loss" (012). The slope is given in % of the measuring range per minute.

  • Page 25: Function "In Safety Dist." (016)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "safety settings" (01) Function "in safety dist." (016)  – This function defines the response when the level enters the safety distance. Selection: • alarm • warning • self holding alarm Instrument enters the defined alarm state ("output on alarm"...

  • Page 26: Function "Ackn. Alarm" (017)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "safety settings" (01) Function "ackn. alarm" (017)  – This function acknowledges an alarm in case of "self holding". Selection: • • The alarm is not acknowledged. Acknowledgement takes place. ...

  • Page 27: Function Group "Temperature" (03)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "temperature" (03) Function group "temperature" (03)  – Function "measured temp." (030)  – In this function the temperature at the sensor is displayed. The temperature unit is determined by the function "temperature unit"...

  • Page 28: Function "React High Temp." (033)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "temperature" (03) Function "react high temp." (033)  – In this function you determine, how the LUC-M** will react if the maximum permitted temperature of the sensor is exceeded. Selection: •...

  • Page 29: Function Group "Linearisation" (04)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "linearisation" (04) Function group "linearisation" (04)  – Function "level/ullage" (040)  – Selection: • level CU • level DU • ullage CU • ullage DU level CU Level in customer units.

  • Page 30: Function "Linearisation" (041)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "linearisation" (04) Function "linearisation" (041) Linearisation defines the ratio of level to container volume or product weight and allows a measurement in customer units, e. g. metres, hectolitres etc. The measured value in "measured value"...
  • Page 31 LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "linearisation" (04) horizontal cyl The volume, mass etc. are calculated automatically in cylindrical horizontal tanks by entering the "diameter vessel" (047), the "customer unit" (042) and the "max. scale" (046). The "max. scale" (046) corresponds to an output of 100 % (= 20 mA for HART).
  • Page 32 LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "linearisation" (04)  –  Select the table point (point 1).  Enter the level belonging to point 1.  Enter the corresponding volume.  Enter a further table point? ...

  • Page 33: Function "Customer Unit" (042)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "linearisation" (04) semi-automatic The tank is filled in stages when the linearisation curve is entered semi-automatically. The LUC-M** automatically detects the level and the corresponding volume/weight has to be entered. The procedure is similar to manual table entry, where the level value for each table point is given automatically by the instrument.

  • Page 34: Function "Table No." (043)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "linearisation" (04) Function "table no." (043)    –  Position of the value pair in the linearisation table. Dependence Updates "input level" (044) , "input volume" (045). Function "input level"...

  • Page 35: Function "Input Volume" (045)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "linearisation" (04) Function "input volume" (045)   –    Specify the volume for each point of the linearisation curve with this function. User input: Volume in "customer unit" (042). Function "max.

  • Page 36: Function Group "Extended Calibr." (05)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "extended calibr." (05) Function group "extended calibr." (05)  – Function "selection" (050)  – Select the function of the extended calibration. Selection: • common leads to the functions "echo quality" (056), "offset" (057), "output damping"...

  • Page 37: Function "Range Of Mapping" (052)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "extended calibr." (05) distance = ok • Mapping is carried out up to the currently measured echo. • The range to be suppressed is suggested in the "range of mapping" (052) function.

  • Page 38: Function "Pres. Map Dist." (054)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "extended calibr." (05) Function "pres. map dist." (054)  – Displays the distance up to which a mapping has been recorded. A value of 0 indicates that no mapping was recorded so far. pres.

  • Page 39: Function "Echo Quality" (056)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "extended calibr." (05) Function "echo quality" (056)  – 20 mA 100 % echo quality (056) 4 mA The echo quality is the benchmark for measurement reliability. It describes the amount of reflected energy and depends primarily on the following conditions: •...

  • Page 40: Function "Blocking Dist." (059)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "extended calibr." (05) 7.10 Function "blocking dist." (059)  – In this function the blocking distance is displayed. Level echoes within the blocking distance can not be detected by the LUC-M**. Make sure that the maximum level will never run into the blocking distance.

  • Page 41: Function Group "Output" (06) And "Profibus Param." (06)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "output" (06) and "profibus param." (06) Function group "output" (06) and "profibus param." (06)  Display at HART instrument –  Display at PROFIBUS PA instrument – Function "commun. address" (060), HART only ...

  • Page 42: Function "Ident Number" (061), Profibus Pa Only

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "output" (06) and "profibus param." (06) Function "ident number" (061), PROFIBUS PA only  – Selection: • manufacturer • profile manufacturer Set to152C hex according to manufacturer (PNO registered). profile Setting defined as in PA Profile 3.0: 9700 hex - instrument with one AI block.

  • Page 43: Function "Set Unit To Bus" (062), Profibus Pa Only

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "output" (06) and "profibus param." (06) Function "set unit to bus" (062), PROFIBUS PA only  – Selection: • confirm After confirming this function, the unit of the measured variable is taken over in the AI block (PV scale ...

  • Page 44: Function "Out Value" (063), Profibus Pa Only

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "output" (06) and "profibus param." (06) Function "out value" (063), PROFIBUS PA only  – This displays the AI block output. " Caution! This function is available for PROFIBUS PA devices only! Function "fixed cur.

  • Page 45: Function "Simulation" (065)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "output" (06) and "profibus param." (06) 8.11 Function "simulation" (065)  – If necessary, linearisation, the output signal and the current output can be tested with the simulation function. You have the following simulation options: Selection: •...

  • Page 46: Function "Simulation Value" (066)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "output" (06) and "profibus param." (06) 8.12 Function "simulation value" (066) After selecting the "sim. level" option in the  "simulation" (065) function, the following message appears in the display: you can enter –...

  • Page 47: Function "Select V0H0" (068), Profibus Pa Only

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "output" (06) and "profibus param." (06) 8.16 Function "select v0h0" (068), PROFIBUS PA only  – Selects the value displayed in "measured value" (000). Selection: • measured value •...

  • Page 48: Function Group "Envelope Curve" (0E)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "envelope curve" (0E) Function group "envelope curve" (0E)  – Function "plot settings" (0E1)  – Here select which information is displayed in the LCD: Selection: • envelope curve •...

  • Page 49: Function "Envelope Curve Display" (0E3)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "envelope curve" (0E) Function "envelope curve display" (0E3) The envelope curve is displayed in this function. You can use it to obtain the following information: Quality of Evaluated echo Full calibr.
  • Page 50 LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "envelope curve" (0E) Move mode  Then press to switch to Move mode. Either is displayed. You now have the following options:  • shifts the curve to the right. ...

  • Page 51: Function Group "Display" (09)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "display" (09) Function group "display" (09)  – 10.1 Function "language" (092)  – Selects the display language. Selection: • English • Deutsch • Français • Español • Italiano •...

  • Page 52: Function "Format Display" (094)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "display" (09) 10.3 Function "format display" (094)  – Selects the display format. Selection: • decimal • 1/16'' decimal The measured value is given in decimal form in the display (e. g. 10.70 %). 1/16'' The measured value is given in the display in this format (e.

  • Page 53: Function Group "Diagnostics" (0A)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "diagnostics" (0A) Function group "diagnostics" (0A)  – In the "diagnostics" (0A) function group, you can display and confirm error messages. Type of error Errors that occur during commissioning or measuring are displayed immediately on the local display.

  • Page 54: Function "Reset" (0A3)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "diagnostics" (0A) 11.4 Function "reset" (0A3) " Caution! A reset sets the instrument back to the factory settings. This can lead to an impairment of the measurement. Generally, you should perform a basic setup again following a reset.

  • Page 55: Function "Unlock Parameter" (0A4)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "diagnostics" (0A) 11.5 Function "unlock parameter" (0A4)  – Set-up can be locked and unlocked with this function. 11.5.1 Locking of the configuration mode The LUC-M** can be protected in two ways against unauthorised changing of instrument data, numerical values or factory settings: "unlock parameter"...

  • Page 56: Function "Measured Dist." (0A5)

    There is no need to change these parameters under normal circumstances and consequently, they are protected by a special code known only to the P+F service organization. Please contact Pepperl+Fuchs if you have any questions. 11.6 Function "measured dist." (0A5) ...

  • Page 57: Function "Measured Level" (0A6)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "diagnostics" (0A) 11.7 Function "measured level" (0A6)  – Display of measured level in the selected "distance unit" (0C5). 20 mA 100 % Measured distance Measured level 11.8 Function "detection window"...

  • Page 58: Function "Application Par." (0A8)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "diagnostics" (0A) 11.9 Function "application par." (0A8)  – Displays whether or not one of the settings dependent on the "tank shape" (002), "medium property" (003) and "process cond." (004) application parameters has been changed or not.

  • Page 59: Function Group "System Parameters" (0C)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "system parameters" (0C) Function group "system parameters" (0C)  – 12.1 Function "tag no." (0C0)  – You can define the tag number with this function. User input: •...

  • Page 60: Function "Serial No." (0C4)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "system parameters" (0C) 12.4 Function "serial no." (0C4)  – This function displays the instrument serial number. 12.5 Function "distance unit" (0C5)  – You can select the basic distance unit with this function. Selection: •...

  • Page 61: Function "Temperature Unit" (0C6)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Function group "service" (0D) 12.6 Function "temperature unit" (0C6)  – In this function you select the temperature unit. Selection: • °F • °C The unit is changed for the following functions •...

  • Page 62: Signal Evaluation

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Signal evaluation Signal evaluation 14.1 Envelope curve The echo of an ultrasonic impulse does not only contain the desired echo from the product surface, but also interference echoes (e. g. from tank fittings or multiple reflections).

  • Page 63: Interference Echo Suppression (Tank Mapping)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Signal evaluation 14.2 Interference echo suppression (tank mapping) The interference echo suppression of the LUC-M** makes sure that interference echoes are not interpreted as the level echo by fault. In order to carry out the interference echo suppression one must record a time-of-flight dependent threshold (TDT), which is also called the tank map.

  • Page 64: Floating Average Curve (Fac)

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Signal evaluation 14.3 Floating Average Curve (FAC) [dB] Echoes The echo with the greatest distance to the FAC will be evaluated. Envelope curve with reflections/echoes in the tank The function of the Floating Average Curve (FAC) is similar to the interference echo suppression.

  • Page 65: Trouble Shooting

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Trouble shooting Trouble shooting 15.1 System error messages Current error Errors which the LUC-M** detects during commissioning or operation are displayed: • In the "measured value" (000) function • In the "diagnostics" (0A) function group in the "present error" (0A0) function (only the highest priority error is displayed;...
  • Page 66 LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Trouble shooting Error codes Code Error description Action A101 checksum error Reset; A102 If alarm still present after reset, replace electronics A110 A152 A160 W103 initialising If the message does not disappear after several seconds, replace the electronics A106 downloading...

  • Page 67: Application Errors

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Trouble shooting 15.2 Application errors Error Output Possible cause Elimination A warning or alarm Depending on the configuration See error codes table See error codes table is present. (page 66) (page 66) →...
  • Page 68 LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Trouble shooting Error Output Possible cause Elimination → On filling/ Multiple echoes Check "tank shape" (002), emptying the e. g. "dome ceiling" or measured value "horizontal cyl." 100% drops In the "blocking distance" expected (059) range there is no echo evaluation...
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  • Page 73: Index Function Menu

    LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Index function menu Index function menu Function group 00 = basic setup ....... . 13 06 = profibus param.
  • Page 74 LUC-M** with HART/4 mA ... 20 mA and PROFIBUS PA Notes...
  • Page 75 "Elektrotechnik und Elektroindustrie (ZVEI) e.V." including the supplementary clause: "Erweiterter Eigentumsvorbehalt". We at Pepperl+Fuchs recognise a duty to make a contribution to the future, For this reason, this printed matter is produced on paper bleached without the use of chlorine.
  • Page 76 Tel. +1 330 4253555 E-mail: sales@us.pepperl-fuchs.com Asia Pacific Headquarters 52027993 Pepperl+Fuchs Pte Ltd. BA 240O/98/en/01.10 Company Registration No. 199003130E FM7.1 Singapore 139942 Tel. +65 67799091 E-mail: sales@sg.pepperl-fuchs.com www.pepperl-fuchs.com DOCT-0843A 185572 Subject to modifications 01/2010 Copyright PEPPERL+FUCHS • Printed in Germany...

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