Introduction Liquid Controls offers a broad selection of electromagnetic The HML210 Converter is for use with all HMS series (Mag) flow meters for industrial, water, and waste water flow sensors (except HMS600 and HMS5000). The flow measurement applications, worldwide. The LCMag converter is a programmable, microprocessor-driven unit family consists of seven sensor models for specific providing automatic zeroing, EEPROM data protection on...
Safety Before applying power to the instrument please, Grounding Instruction verify the following: • Power supply voltage must correspond to that specified on the name plate of the instrument. For correct operation of the instrument, it is essential • Electrical connections must be made as described that the sensor and the liquid are at the same electrical on pages 8-9.
Technical Specifications Electrical Specifications Classification of the instrument: • Class I Division 2, IP 67. Power Supply Versions Power Supply voltage Power Supply Frequency PMax Current Max 90 to 265 VAC 44 to 66Hz 20W/25VA 0.25A 18 to 45 VAC/DC 0-44 to 66Hz 20W/25VA 1.6A...
Wiring Instructions ! ! ! ! ! IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T T T T ANT For North American Installations, the installation must be fully in accordance with the National Electrical Code (US) or the Canadian Electrical Code respectively to maintain the hazardous location ratings on the product. For European installations, the installation must be fully in accordance with EN60079-14 to maintain the hazardous location ratings on the product.
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Wiring Instructions Connecting Power to the Converter As described in the Technical Specifications on page 5, there are three different configurations for converter input voltage. Before connecting the power source to the converter, verify that the supply voltage falls within the limits indicated on the converter nameplate.
Optional Modules Optional Modules without Relays The module name is viewable when powering on the converter. • ME200: two programmable ON/OFF digital outputs. (Option C) • ME201: one programmable ON/OFF digital output and one high frequency output. (Option D) • ME202: one 0/4 to 20mA analog output and two programmable ON/OFF digital outputs.
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Optional Modules Optional Modules with Relays • ME207: two relay outputs with one NO contact and one NC contact each, 2A 250VAC, 60W/125Va. (Option T). Legend • SC: Cable shield, electrically connected to ground and to the chassis. • C: Relay - common. •...
Digital Input Input Operation (Generic Functions) Activate Auto-Calibration from a Remote Input < T < 1 second = Autocalibration T > 1 second = Autozero Necessary conditions for this function to be enabled: • Calibration enabled (10-DIAGNOSTIC menu). • Batch on digital input 1 disabled (5-INPUTS menu). •...
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Digital Input Input Operation on Inputs 1 and 2 (Batch Function) Start Batch on Remote Input 1, END BATCH on Out1 or Out4, Formula 00 or 01 on Remote Input 2 Necessary conditions for this function to be enabled: • INP.2 enabled (optional module required).
On/Off Digital Output Wiring Out 1/Out 2 Standard - Out 3/Out 4 with optional modules On/off outputs wiring (Up to 1,250 HZ) • Opto-isolated output with isolated collector and emitter terminals. • Maximum switching voltage: 40VDC. • Maximum switching current: 100mA. •...
Converter Key Board Access to the Instrument Key Board The three keys of the converter programming keyboard have the following functionality: Short Press (< 1 Second): Short Press (< 1 Second): • Increases the numeric value or the parameter • Enters or exits the selected function.
Converter Display Screens ! ! ! ! ! IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T T T T ANT • Direct exposure of the converter display to sunlight could damage the liquid crystal display. • To adjust the display Contrast setting, refer to page 29. NOTE: The maximum number of digits shown on the Press to change the display.
Manufacturer Pre-Settings Factory Settings Access Codes The converter is factory programmed and delivered with The information in this manual is related to all functions the following standard configuration: available with the Keycode L2 access code. Functions • available at higher security levels are protected. These Dip switches: ON (Switch position as shown below).
Security Levels Setting Security Levels Main Menu Access To set the security level, follow the steps listed below: Accessing the MAIN MENU from the main display screen • Set the dip switches in the OFF position (see picture is done by entering the Keycode L2 access code from on page 17).
Programming Functions 1-SENSOR When the converter detects an empty pipe condition, the 1-SENSOR following occurs: ND=mm 00050 • “EMPTY PIPE” will display on the screen. -01.8377 KL=+[0] +00.0000 • An empty pipe alarm output will occur if assigned to KL=-[0] +00.0000 one of the outputs (Out1 or Out2).
Programming Functions 2-SCALES “oz/” Selection Options 2-SCALES Fs1=gal/m 099.99 ounces Tot.MU=gal 1.000 Imp1=gal 1.00000 pounds Imp2=gal 1.00000 short tons Tpul1=ms 0050.00 Tpul2=ms 0050.00 Sg=kg/dm³ 01.0000 “l/” Selection Options litres Fs1= is the full scale value for the sensor connected to dm³...
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Programming Functions 2-SCALES (continued) Tot.MU= is the totalizer for the selected Unit of Measure. Press to scroll each location through 0-9. To move There are three fields to set. the decimal point, move the cursor to the decimal point 1. Unit of Measure and press to move the decimal point to the right.
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Programming Functions 2-SCALES (continued) SCALES Display The SCALES display will change depending on the 2-SCALES OUTPUT options selected. If all OUTPUTS are in the Fs1=gal/m 099.99 OFF position, the only two items displayed in SCALES Tot.MU=gal 1.000 Frq1=Hz 01000.00 will be Fs1 and Tot.MU. The following table indicates Frq2=Hz 01000.00 which options become active in SCALES for options...
Programming Functions 3-MEASURE The result is a more stable measurement. The value is 3-MEASURE set as a percentage of the full scale value and may be Tconst=s 0001.0 set from 0 to 125%. If the value is set to 0%, any flow Filter=s Skip thr=% rate variation greater than 0.5% of the full scale value...
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Programming Functions 3-MEASURE (continued) When the flow rate is stable the number of “off” cycles is higher than the “on” cycles (lower frequency), so the average consumption is greatly reduced. If the flow rate suddenly changes, the meter switches to a higher sampling frequency in order to respond faster to fluctuations in flow rate.
Programming Functions 4-ALARMS of this parameter is automatically set by the function 4-ALARMS E.P.calibr. in the 1-SENSOR menu. This may be set Max thr+=% from 0 to 250, but should not be set without first consulting Max thr-% Min thr+=% the factory for details.
Programming Functions 4-ALARMS (continued) 5-INPUTS displayed when Batch is enabled in the 5-INPUTS menu. 5-INPUTS T+ RESET= This function is used to set a maximum time for a batch P+ RESET= to start, end, or to stall. If the batch takes too long to T- RESET= start (flow remains at zero after start) and it exceeds this P- RESET=...
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Programming Functions Count lock= is used to lock or freeze the totalizers. When INP.2= is the function associated with input 2. This will this function is enabled, applying a voltage to the on/off only appear when an optional module is in use. The input terminals pauses the totalizers regardless of the flow available functions are listed in the table below.
Programming Functions 6-OUTPUTS Out3= Is the function corresponding to digital output 3. 6-OUTPUTS The functions are listed in the table on the next page. Out1= #1 IMP+ This output only appears when an optional module is Out2= SIGN Duty cycle1=% installed.
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Programming Functions 6-OUTPUTS (continued) Duty cycle1=% is the duty cycle for Out1. This defines In hardware alarm conditions (HARDW AL.) the current the ratio between the ON and OFF states. When Out1 value is programmed by the function mA v.fault in the 4- is set to one of the three “#1 FREQ”...
Programming Functions 7-COMMUNICATION 8-DISPLAY 7-COMMUNICATION 8-DISPLAY Address= Language= Speed1= 19200 D.Rate=Hz Speed2= 19200 Contr.range= Print= Contrast= Printer= Currency= Print data= Curr.decim.= These only display Print events= USD/gal+ 1.00000 when Currency= is set to “ON”. Address= is the Network address setting. The address USD/gal- 1.00000 is used to identify the instrument when connected via...
Programming Functions 10-DIAGNOSTIC 11-INTERNAL DATA 10-DIAGNOSTIC 11-INTERNAL DATA Calibration L2 keycode= 11111 Self test Lock level= Simulation= Load fact.pres. Load user pres. Save user pres. +1.0000 L2 keycode= is the Level 2 access keycode. This code Calibration is used to calibrate the sensor. Press the is programmable and may be in the range from 00000 to key with the cursor on Calibration.
Programming Functions 12 - BATCH Auto batch= Applying a voltage to the on/off input 12-BATCH terminals for more than 5 seconds, the valve driven from Nsamples= the meter will open until the voltage is applied on the Diff. thr=% V.com= input.
Batch Programming Display Screen with Batch Function Enabled Batch in progress Flow rate value 20.00 gal/m Batch name BATCH 1 10.0 Programmed batch volume Programming formula ST01:gal 100.000 Current batch delivery volume CTgal .000 01/01/05 00:00 Batch Programming For each formula you can associate: •...
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Batch Programming Start / Stop Batch Operation BATCH START: A batch may be started in two ways: 3. Maximum time of batch: If maximum time for batch 1. From a remote input: by assigning the function of is exceeded, the batch is stopped independent of batch start/stop to input 1 (5-INPUTS menu), or input the batch quantity.
Programming Menu Map The Main Display after start-up 1-SENSOR MENU 0.00 1-SENSOR of the converter is complete. Nominal diameters (meters) gal/m ND=mm KA Coefficient +0.00% Positive KL Coefficient KL=+[0] T+gal 10657.749 Negative KL Coefficient KL=-[0] Cable length:sensor to converter P+gal 3624.837 Cable len.=m Empty pipe detection...
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Programming Menu Map 5-INPUTS MENU 9-DATA LOGGER MENU 5-INPUTS 9-DATA LOGGER Positive total flow reset enable Data and time set T+ RESET= =12/01/04 Positive partial flow reset enable Automatic data logging enable P+ RESET= Acquisition= Negative total flow reset enable Time interval for data logging T- RESET= Interval=h...
Troubleshooting Error messages and corrective actions to be taken Message: Error: Action to take: NO ALARMS Instrument working properly None MAX ALARM The flow rate is higher than the maximum Check the maximum flow rate threshold set and threshold setting. the process conditions.
Troubleshooting Error messages when the converter is turned on. Codes Descriptions Recommendation 0001 Problem with watch-dog circuit. Contact service. 0002 Wrong configuration work data in EEPROM. Contact service. 0004 Wrong configuration safety data in EEPROM. Contact service. 0008 Defective EEPROM. Contact service.
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Troubleshooting Problems can be separated between those that occur EXCITATION FAIL during start-up of the converter and those that occur This type of alarm is generated when a problem exists during normal operation. between the cable connecting the coils or wiring issues. At start-up, the converter performs internal diagnostic •...
Troubleshooting Continuity Test This test checks for the integrity of the sensors inside the the sensor. An Ohm meter is required for this test. TEST MEASURE BETWEEN READING Coils: B1 and B2 50 to 300Ω Electrodes: E1 and CE1 <0.5Ω E2 and CE2 <0.5Ω...
Appendix Display Rotation Remove the two screws which fasten the board in place as indicated in Figure 1. Lift the board and remove the flat cable from the display Figure 1 as indicated in Figure 2. Remove the board from the enclosure.