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FlowLine Commander LI90 Series Quick Start Manual

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©2016 Flowline, Inc.
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Flowline, Inc. | 10500 Humbolt Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 p 562.598.3015 f 562.431.8507 w flowline.com
Model: LI90
Commander Controller
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QS301036 Rev A1

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  • Page 1 Quick Start                       ©2016 Flowline, Inc. All Rights Reserved Made in USA Flowline, Inc. | 10500 Humbolt Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 p 562.598.3015 f 562.431.8507 w flowline.com QS301036 Rev A1...
  • Page 2 The LI90 Quick Start is meant to show some of the more common setup solutions to getting the LI90 up and running quickly. If you run into an issue that is not addressed here or wish to install or set up with a non-standard configuration, please address the LI90 Manual or refer to the Flowline website at www.flowline.com. WE DO YOUR LEVEL BEST Thank you for purchasing the Commander Controller (LI90).
  • Page 3 MOUNTING THE COMMANDER CONTROLLER The Commander Controller can be mounted through a panel or on a DIN rail. Panel Mounting Panel design should be completed with the Commander Controller’s requirements in mind. Use the standard cutout for a ¼ DIN: 3.622” (92 mm) x 3.622” (92 mm). Use the four mounting clips to secure the display to the panel.
  • Page 4 GROUNDING THE COMMANDER CONTROLLER Ideally, a ground resistance measurement from equipment to earth is 0 ohms. This may actually turn out to be a bit higher. While the U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC) states the resistance to ground shall not exceed 25 ohms, resistance to ground when using the Commander Controller should not exceed 15 ohms from Commander Controller to ground.
  • Page 5 CONNECTIONS TO THE COMMANDER CONTROLLER Power Connections The Commander Controller has one grounding connection and power connections for 10-30 VDC. The configuration of the LI90 series is retained if there is a power loss or power is turned off. Receiving Connections (Transmitter/Sensor Inputs) The Commander Controller can receive signals from up to four 4-20 mA sensors.
  • Page 6 Observe all safety regulations. Electrical wiring should be performed in accordance with all agency requirements and applicable national, state, and local codes to prevent damage to the meter and ensure personnel safety. Be sure to fuse the voltage measurement wires, locating them as close to the source as possible, to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or physical injury.
  • Page 7 MULTI-TANK OPERATION (APPLICATION #1) Overview This application is typically used to eliminate the need of using one display for each transmitter. This application can accept up to four 4-20 mA input transmitters and will provide a 3A SPST relay for each transmitter. Overview Specs Power: This application operates with12 to 24 VDC power.
  • Page 8 PUMP CONTROLLER (APPLICATION #3) Overview This application is used to provide multiple relay contacts for a single 4-20 mA input. Relays 5 and 6 can be combined to be programmed as duplexing / alternating relays Overview Specs This application operates with12 to 24 Power: VDC power.

  • Page 9: Analog Input

    BASIC CONFIGURATION DATA There are several configuration aspects similar for all the Commander Controller’s applications. ANALOG INPUT The Commander accepts any 4-20 mA signal. This signal may be scaled to the size of the tank or vessel or with a non-configured transmitter (in its original factory setup). If the transmitter has been scaled or configured to the size of the tank, use the Scaled Input for configuration.

  • Page 10: Common Operations

    COMMON OPERATIONS General (Secured Functions) Sensor Inputs and Relay Output configurations are all set through the Commander Controller’s secured section. To access this section, press and hold the ENTER key for 5 seconds. This section can then be exited pressing the Exit Soft Key (Lower Left Corner). Inside this section you will be able to: ...

  • Page 11: Simulation Mode

    SIMULATION MODE Simulation Mode allows users to simulate changes in tank levels. Relays will turn ON and OFF depending on how they were configured. This will test your configuration and setup. The above illustration is for a 1 input configuration. Configurations with a different number of inputs will differ slightly. RELAY HAND/OFF/AUTO (HOA) –...

  • Page 12: Getting Around

    MULTI-TANK OPERATION - APPLICATION #1 Overview This application is typically used to eliminate the need of using one display for each transmitter. This application can accept up to four 4-20 mA input transmitters and will provide a 3A SPST relay for each transmitter. Sensor Input #1 will be interfaced with Relay #1.
  • Page 13 CONFIGURE TRANSMITTER INPUTS Sensor with Scaled Output Sensor with Non-Scaled Output (fixed output) 1. Press ENTER key for 5 seconds to access the Config Inputs and Config Outputs screen. 2. Press the Config Inputs Soft Key to begin. The first screen to appear is for Channel #1. a.
  • Page 14 8. To change the Sensor Dead Band value, first press the ENTER key. The value will now be highlighted and you can enter the number using the F-Keys as you would a 10-digit key pad, with the down arrow to enter the decimal point.
  • Page 15 CONFIGURE OUTGOING RELAYS 1. Press ENTER key for 5 seconds to access the Config Inputs and Config Outputs screen. 2. Press the Config Outputs Soft Key to begin. The first screen to appear is for Relay #1. a. Use the Next Soft Key to advance to the next relay. b.

  • Page 16: Relay Logic

    RELAY LOGIC High Alarm Low Alarm Automatic Fill Automatic Empty QS301036 Rev A1...
  • Page 17 DIFFERENTIAL LEVEL - APPLICATION #2 Overview This application is used to monitor the levels above and below a rake and control a relay based upon the defined differential between the two levels. In addition, a differential alarm can be programmed as well as individual alarms for each input.
  • Page 18 CONFIGURE TRANSMITTER INPUTS Sensor with Scaled Output Sensor with Non-Scaled Output (fixed output) 1. Press ENTER key for 5 seconds to access the Config Inputs and Config Outputs screen. 2. Press the Config Inputs Soft Key to begin. The first screen to appear is for Channel #1. a.
  • Page 19 8. To change the Sensor Dead Band value, first press the ENTER key. The value will now be highlighted and you can enter the number using the F-Keys as you would a 10-digit key pad, with the down arrow to enter the decimal point.
  • Page 20 CONFIGURE OUTGOING RELAYS Relays #1 and #2 are controlled directly by Transmitter Inputs #1 and #2 respectively. Relays #3 and #4 are interconnected to both Transmitter Inputs #1 and #2 and will activate (energize) when the difference between the two levels reaches a specific differential. The relays will de-activate (de-energize) when the differential becomes less than the OFF value.
  • Page 21 7. Relay #_ OFF / Differential #_ OFF is the set point where the relay will de-energize. For Alarm functions, this is the liquid level where the alarm will de-activate. Use the OFF value to add a hysteresis to the relay to prevent relay chatter.
  • Page 22 PUMP CONTROLLER - APPLICATION #3 Overview This application is used to provide multiple relay contacts for a single 4-20 mA input. Relays 5 and 6 can be combined to be programmed as duplexing / alternating relays.  Step #1 – Determine the units of measurement to be display (ex.
  • Page 23 2. Press the Config Inputs Soft Key to begin. The first screen to appear is for Scaled Inputs or Volumetric Inputs. a. Use the Scaled Input Soft Key to advance to the begin configuration and to advance to Sensor Max. Range. b.
  • Page 24 13. To change the Sensor Fill-H value, first press the ENTER key. The value will now be highlighted and you can enter the number using the F-Keys as you would a 10-digit key pad, with the down arrow to enter the decimal point.
  • Page 25 CONFIGURE TRANSMITTER INPUTS (VOLUMETRIC INPUTS – VERTICAL) Volumetric Inputs displays tank volumes as calculated (in gallons or liters) for either vertical or horizontal tanks.  The controller will ask basic shape and dimensional information in order to display either the gallons or liters within the tank or vessel.
  • Page 26 2. Press the Config Inputs Soft Key to begin. The first screen to appear is for Scaled Inputs or Volumetric Inputs. a. Use the Scaled Input Soft Key to advance to the Scaled/Non-Scaled Configuration (see previous section). b. Use the Volumetric Input Soft Key to advance to Vertical or Horizontal Tanks. 3.
  • Page 27 12. To change the Tank Height value, first press the ENTER key. The value will now be highlighted and you can enter the number using the F-Keys as you would a 10-digit key pad, with the down arrow to enter the decimal point.
  • Page 28 CONFIGURE TRANSMITTER INPUTS (VOLUMETRIC INPUTS – HORIZONTAL) Volumetric Inputs displays tank volumes as calculated (in gallons or liters) for either vertical or horizontal tanks.  The controller will ask basic shape and dimensional information in order to display either the gallons or liters within the tank or vessel.
  • Page 29 2. Press the Config Inputs Soft Key to begin. The first screen to appear is for Scaled Inputs or Volumetric Inputs. a. Use the Scaled Input Soft Key to advance to the Scaled/Non-Scaled Configuration (see previous section). b. Use the Volumetric Input Soft Key to advance to Vertical or Horizontal Tanks. 3.
  • Page 30 12. To change the Tank Length value, first press the ENTER key. The value will now be highlighted and you can enter the number using the F-Keys as you would a 10-digit key pad, with the down arrow to enter the decimal point.
  • Page 31 CONFIGURE OUTGOING RELAYS To configure outgoing data, simply press the Config Outputs Soft Key from within the Secured Functions section. Press the Next or Back soft keys to scroll to the relay you would like to configure. As an option, Relays 5 and 6 can be used as a Duplex / Alternation function.
  • Page 32 a. If a tank’s sensor is reading between 0 to 500 gallons, then the relay set points must be measured in gallons. 5. To change the Relay #_ ON value, first press the ENTER key. The value will now be highlighted and you can enter the number using the F-Keys as you would a 10-digit key pad, with the down arrow to enter the decimal point.
  • Page 33 Relay settings must be in the same units used for the Empty and Full settings To use as Independent Relay To change to a Duplex mode, To change to an Alternating mode, press the IND soft key and press the DUP soft key and then mode, press the DUP soft key then press Next.

  • Page 34: Factory Reset

    Appendix Simulation Mode Simulation Mode allows users to simulate changes in tank levels. Relays will turn ON and OFF depending on how they were configured. This will test your configuration and setup. Simulation Mode turns relays ON and OFF as if in normal function. Any devices wired to the relays will become active in Simulation Mode.

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  • Page 36: Warranty

    PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS ON BEHALF OF FLOWLINE. This warranty will be interpreted pursuant to the laws of the State of California. If any portion of this warranty is held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, such finding will not invalidate any other provision of this warranty.

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