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Flomotion Systems LT260 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Ultrasonic Level Transmitter
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  • Page 1 LT260 Ultrasonic Level Transmitter Operation and Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SYSTEM INTRODUCTION ....................4 1. Receiving and Inspection of Product and Packaging............4 2. Safety and Operation......................4 3. Warranty ..........................4 2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................5 3. INSTALLATION........................6 1. General..........................6 4. WIRING & POWER ......................8 5.

  • Page 4: System Introduction

    NOT discard any boxes or packaging if damage has occurred. 2. Safety and Operation In the interest of safety, the installation and operation of the LT260 shall be performed by licensed or qualified professionals. Before powering the LT260, please read his manual thoroughly. Flomotion Systems is not responsible for accidents caused by misuse or modification of the product.

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 7.4d x 11.2h in. (188d x 284h mm) Process Connection 3” NPT or Flanged Housing Material Aluminum Alloy Sensor Material PVDF Weight 6.2 lbs (2.8 Kg) NEMA Rating NEMA 6 Temperature -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) Measurement Range 26ft.

  • Page 6: Installation

    • Avoid the exposure to direct sunlight. • Avoid high voltage or high current lines. • Install on solid, non-vibrating surface. • LT260 shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. The bottom of the sensor should be When mounting the sensor, keep the distance perpendicular to the surface of water.
  • Page 7 Installation with mounting bracket Installation with threaded flange Nozzle Diameter (D) Maximum Nozzle Length (L) 3” (80mm) 9” (240mm) 4” (100mm) 12” (300mm) 6” (150mm) 17” (430mm) 8” (200mm) 22” (570mm) NOTE: Do not exceed maximum nozzle length for recommended nozzle diameter. Nozzle material must be seamless.

  • Page 8: Wiring & Power

    WIRING & POWER When powering the LT260 use 20-30Vdc. Wiring and power diagram for proper installation below. 16A Connector Cable Terminal block (+24V) 1/2” Nipple...

  • Page 9: Initial Start-Up & Display

    The LT260 has two display modes; a measurement mode for displaying level and a programming mode for application set-up. Measure Mode: In measurement mode, 4 LED’s are seen on the front panel of the LT260, shown below. A Flashing “0” on the display is shown when it is in fault condition (Lost Echo). Condition...

  • Page 10: Programming

    PROGRAMMING The “MENU” button is used to enter the programming mode. It is located below the LED function on the display. In programming mode, a program number is shown on the LCD such as P01, P02. Programming Buttons To enter the Program Mode simply press the “MENU” button >1 sec. Once in Program Mode, The Level, Distance, and Space LED’s turn off.
  • Page 11 Programming Example Press “MENU” button for 1 second in measuring mode. Software version displays for 2 second. After showing the S/W version, the parameter number displays. Use “UP” and “DOWN” button go change parameter. Press “menu” button, the first digit flickers. Press up/down buttons to change parameter setting.

  • Page 12: Programming Mode

    PROGRAMMING MODE [P01] Measurement Type [Default: 1 (Level)] Option Value Description Displays how full the tank is with respect to the Empty (0% of Level Span) Distance Displays the distance from the transducer face to the water surface. Displays how an empty the tank is with respect to Full (100% of Space Span) i.e.

  • Page 13: [P05] Dead Zone

    [P05] Dead Zone Sets the distance from the face of the transducer to the closest readable level. Setting Default Minimum 01.00 - 26.00ft (0.30 - 7.92m) 01.00ft [P06] 4mA Set Point [Default: 00.00ft] Sets the 4mA value for the measurement type selected to P01. 4mA typically is Empty (0% of Span) Setting Default...

  • Page 14: [P10] Dampening

    [P10] Dampening [Default: 001.00] Sets the display value response time. Option Description 000.01 Slowest Slowest response to level change. Minimum: 000.01 - Maximum: 100.00 100.00 Fastest Fastest response to level change. [P11] Detection Threshold Voltage [Default: 03 and is acceptable for most applications] Sets the detection of the returned echo.

  • Page 15: [P13] Sound Velocity

    [P13] Sound Velocity [Default: 331.5, Air, most common setting] Sets the sound velocity to be changed according to the atmosphere the transducer is operating in. Range: 150 - 500 Medium Sound speed (sec) Chlorine Carbon dioxide Argon Oxygen 331.5 Ammonia Ethane Neon Helium...

  • Page 16: [P17] Current Output Simulation

    [P17] Current Output Simulation [Default: 10.00ft] Simulates a mA value for the measurement type selected in P01. Setting Default Minimum 00.00 - 26.00ft (0 - 7.92m) 10.00ft [P18] Password [Default: 0000] It is not recommended to change. If password is changed and forgotten, the transmitter will need to be sent back to the factory to be unlocked.
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