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Operation Manual
Level Plus
®
Magnetostrictive Liquid Level Transmitters with Temposonics
4-IN-1 Measurement
Inherent Accuracy ±1 mm
API Temperature Corrected Volumes
No Scheduled Maintenance or Recalibration
Hazardous Area Certified
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RefineME
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  • Page 1 Operation Manual Level Plus – ® RefineME ® Magnetostrictive Liquid Level Transmitters with Temposonics Technology ® 4-IN-1 Measurement Inherent Accuracy ±1 mm API Temperature Corrected Volumes No Scheduled Maintenance or Recalibration Hazardous Area Certified...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1. Contact information ............................3 2. Terms and definitions ............................3 3. Introduction ..............................5 3.1 Purpose and use of this manual ................................5 3.2 Used symbols and warnings ..................................5 4. Safety instructions ............................. 5 4.1 Intended use ......................................5 4.2 Foreseeable misuse ....................................

  • Page 3: Contact Information

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 1. Contact information 2. Terms and definitions United States 6A Heavy Oils General ‘Generalized Crude Oils’, Correction of Volume to 60 °F against API Tel: +1-919-677-0100 Gravity. Fax: +1-919-677-2343 E-mail: info.us@temposonics.com 6B Light Oils http://www.temposonics.com ‘Generalized Products’, Correction of Volume to 60 °F against API Gravity.
  • Page 4 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual GOVI Mass ‘Gross Observed Volume of the Interface’ – The total volume of the The property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational tank occupied by the interface liquid. The GOVI is only given when field, calculated by density at the reference temperature multiplied by measuring two liquids and is calculated by subtracting the volume of the volume correction factor (Density ×...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 3. Introduction Strap Table A table of measurement correlating the height of a vessel to the volume that is contained at that height. The transmitter can contain up 3.1 Purpose and use of this manual to 200 points.

  • Page 6: Foreseeable Misuse

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 4.2 Foreseeable misuse 9. Regularly follow preventative maintenance to prevent safety risks. 10. Make sure that no wire strands are loose or sticking out of Forseeable misuse Consequence the terminal block connection which could short and cause a Wrong sensor connection Possible damage to electronics problem.

  • Page 7: Components

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® 206 mm (8.1 in.) Operation Manual 117 mm 145 mm 75 mm (5.7 in.) (4.6 in.) (3 in.) 114 mm 109 mm (4.5 in.) (4.3 in.) 127 mm (5 in.) 178 mm 178 mm 5.1 Components 152 mm (7 in.) (7 in.)

  • Page 8: Accuracy

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Floats RefineME transmitters offer numerous floats for different applications ® such as stainless steel, 3-A sanitary, Nickel Alloy C-276, FEP and Buna-N for both product level and interface level. To be able to accurately detect the interface level there needs to be a difference of at least 0.05 in specific gravities between the product and interface liquids.

  • Page 9: Storage

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual All Level Plus transmitters come with a two year limited warranty ® from the factory shipment date. An additional extended warranty can be purchased. A Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number is required and must accompany any transmitter returns. Any unit that was used in a process must be properly cleaned in accordance with OSHA standards, before it is returned to the factory.

  • Page 10: Model Number Identification

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual • Vessel pressure 5.6 Model number identification a Sensor model Process connection type R RefineME Level Transmitter 1 NPT adjustable (¾ in. only) ® 2 BSPP adjustable (¾ in. only) b Output 6 150 lb. welded RF flange M Modbus 7 300 lb.
  • Page 11 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual k Notified body C CEC (FMC) E ATEX F NEC (FM) X None B INMETRO N NEPSI P CCOE T CML/TIIS K KC l Protection method F Explosion proof / Flameproof (only for housing type D, E, or L) I Intrinsically Safe X No approval m Gas group...

  • Page 12: Technical Data

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 5.7 Technical data Level Output Measured Variable Product level and interface level Output Signal /Protocol Modbus RTU, DDA, Analog (4…20 mA), HART ® Order Length Rigid Pipe: 305 mm (12 in.) to 7620 mm (300 in.) Order length equals the measurement range plus the inactive zone.

  • Page 13: Installation And Mounting

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 6. Installation and mounting Perform steps 1-9 in chapter 8.4.2 for Analog. 3. Remove the stop collar and E-ring. With assistance, feed the pipe 6.1 Training through the hole of the removed tank flange until the flange is positioned at the top of the pipe.

  • Page 14: Electrical Connections

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 8: Threaded flange mounting for industrial pipe Welded flange mounting 7.3 Industrial topologies The RefineME transmitter can also be mounted to a tank flange as ® shown in Fig. 9. There are four topologies described and illustrated below. •...

  • Page 15: Cable Recommendations

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 7.5 Electrical conduit NOTICE 1. Tighten housing cover (both front and back covers if dual cavity) to full stop against the O-ring. 2. Do not over-tighten compression fittings. 3. Use side conduit entry only. 4.

  • Page 16: Safety Barriers

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual • Run an earth ground directly to the ground lug on the outside of the 7.7 Safety barriers housing. 7.6.2 Shield grounding Refer to Table 3 for entity parameters and Table 4 for example safety barriers Warning: The shield ground does not meet the requirements as grounding...

  • Page 17: Commissioning

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 8. Commissioning 11. Complete Installation in chapter 6.4. 12. Have qualified technician perform hand measurement. Enter hand 8.1 Training measurement into LP Dashboard and calibrate. 13. Store all settings as backup file according to site name and tank number.

  • Page 18: Repair

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 10. Repair • Single or Dual Cavity Enclosure threads are not damaged • Housing o-ring is not damaged or cracked • No corrosion on visible parts 10.1 RMA policy • Printed circuit boards are clean and undamaged Preventative Important: maintenance Contact Technical Support or Customer Service for assistance if...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Output Housing Part number 10.5 Troubleshooting HART Single Loop A, B, C, D, E 254731-1 ® Symptom Possible cause Action HART Dual Loop A, B, C, D, E 254731-2 ® No communication No power Check voltage at Modbus A, B, C, D, E...

  • Page 20: Agency Information

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 13. Agency information 13.1 Approvals overview The Notified Body is designated in the 13 digit of the model number and the Protection Method is designated in the 14 digit of the model number. These two digits of the model number specify the hazardous area approval that is provided with the selected level transmitter. Shown below are the detailed approval information for the NEC, CEC, IEC, and ATEX approvals.
  • Page 21 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Notified body Protection method Classification Standard N = NEPSI I = Instrinsic Safety Ex ia IIC T4 Ga GB 3836.1-2010 Ta = -50°C to 71°C IP65 GB 3836.4-2010 GB 3836.20-2010 F = Flameproof Ex db IIB+H2 T6…T3 Ga/Gb GB 3836.1-2010 Ta = -40°C to 71°C IP65...

  • Page 22: Certificates

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 13.2 Certificates 13.3 FM Downloadable copies of all certificates are located at 13.3.1 FM IS www.temposonics.com and can be downloaded on the product specific landing page. If there is any difficulty in obtaining the 13.3.1.1 Specific Conditions of Safe Use certificates from the web contact Temposonics Technical Support and they will be sent electronically.
  • Page 23 [403889, 4038 2. MATERIAL TO BE SCREEN PRINTED ALUMINUM WITH SATIN LIMAT BACKGROUND AND BLACK TEXT OR LASER ETCHED ALUMINUM. [403812, 4038 ∆ INDICATES CRITICAL DIMENSIONS. 4. DIMENSIONS IN BRACKETS [ ] ARE IN INCHES. 5. MATERIAL: .8 [0.03] THICK ALUMINUM. Level Plus RefineME ®...
  • Page 24 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 13.3.1.3 Installation drawing Fig. 19: Intrinsically Safe FM installation drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 1...
  • Page 25 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 20: Intrinsically Safe FM installation drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 2...
  • Page 26 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual , Page 1 ® Fig. 21: Intrinsically Safe FM installation drawing, HART...
  • Page 27 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual , Page 2 Fig. 22: Intrinsically Safe FM installation drawing, HART ®...
  • Page 28 TABLE 1 HOUSING GROUPS "L1" "L2" "D1" ADALET 85.85 69.85 Ø2.35 [.09] Level Plus RefineME ® ® B,C,D [403892, 403890,403889] [3.38] [2.75] Operation Manual LIMATHERM Ø 3.05 A,B,C,D 58 [2.28] [403812, 403813, 403891] [2.56] [.12] x2 FM LOGO ART USE TEMPOSONICS LOGO ARTWORK 4.5 POINT TE 13.3.2 FM XP 13.3.2.2 Labels...
  • Page 29 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 13.3.2.3 Installation Drawing Fig. 27: Explosion proof, FM Installation Drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 1...
  • Page 30 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 28: Explosion proof, FM Installation Drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 2...
  • Page 31 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 29: Explosion proof, FM Installation Drawing, HART , Page 1 ®...
  • Page 32 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 30: Explosion proof, FM Installation Drawing, HART , Page 2 ®...

  • Page 33: Fmc (Cec)

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 13.4 FMC 13.4.1 FMC IS 13.4.1.1 Specific conditions of safe use 1. When EPL Ga or Da is required, parts of the equipment containing light metals (Aluminum or Titanium) shall be protected from impact so that impact or friction sparks cannot occur, taking into account rare malfunction.
  • Page 34 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 13.4.1.2 Labels 8 POINT TEXT SIZE USE TEMPOSONICS LOGO ARTWORK 8 POINT TEXT SIZE SIZE 10 POINT SIZE RD LETTERING Level Plus Transmitter   Level Plus Transmitter 55 OR 4.5 POINT TEXT SIZE AMOND BOOK.
  • Page 35 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 13.4.1.3 Installation Drawing Fig. 35: Intrinsically Safe FMC installation drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 1...
  • Page 36 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 36: Intrinsically Safe FMC installation drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 2...
  • Page 37 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 37: Intrinsically Safe FMC installation drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 3...
  • Page 38 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 38: Intrinsically Safe FMC installation drawing, HART , Page 1 ®...
  • Page 39 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 39: Intrinsically Safe FMC installation drawing, HART , Page 2 ®...
  • Page 40 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual...
  • Page 41 1. STANDARD LETTERING UNIVERS 55 DASH # HOUSIN OR ITC GARAMOND BOOK. ADALE 2. MATERIAL TO BE SCREEN PRINTED ALUMINUM WITH SATIN [403892, 40389 BACKGROUND AND BLACK TEXT OR LASER ETCHED ALUMINUM. LIMATHE 3. ∆ INDICATES CRITICAL DIMENSIONS. [403812, 40381 Level Plus RefineME ®...
  • Page 42 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 13.4.2.3 Installation drawing Fig. 44: Explosion proof, FMC Installation Drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 1...
  • Page 43 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 45: Explosion proof, FMC Installation Drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 2...
  • Page 44 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 46: Explosion proof, FMC Installation Drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 3...
  • Page 45 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 47: Explosion proof, FMC Installation Drawing, HART , Page 1 ®...
  • Page 46 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 48: Explosion proof, FMC Installation Drawing, HART , Page 2 ®...
  • Page 47 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 49: Explosion proof, FMC Installation Drawing, HART , Page 3 ®...

  • Page 48: Atex And Iecex

    Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 13.5 ATEX/IECEx 13.5.1.2 Labels USE TEMPOSONICS LOGO ARTWORK 8 POINT TEXT SIZE R3.30 10 POINT SIZE 13.5.1 ATEX/IECEx IS RD LETTERING 13.5.1.1 Specific conditions of safe use  Level Plus Transmitter S 55 OR 4.5 POINT TEXT SIZE RAMOND BOOK.
  • Page 49 H SATIN LIMATHERM Ø 3.05 [.12] ALUMINUM. [403812, 403813, 403891] [2.56] [2.28] Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual "L1" ∆ "L2" TABLE 1 SIZE DASH # HOUSING "L1" "L2" "D1" 7.5 POINT TEXT SIZE ADALET 85.85 69.85 Ø2.35 [.09] RINT [403889, 403890, 403892] [3.38]...
  • Page 50 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 13.5.1.3 Installation drawing Fig. 54: Intrinsically Safe ATEX / IECEx installation drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 1...
  • Page 51 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 55: Intrinsically Safe ATEX / IECEx installation drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 2...
  • Page 52 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 56: Intrinsically Safe ATEX / IECEx installation drawing, HART , Page 1 ®...
  • Page 53 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 57: Intrinsically Safe ATEX / IECEx installation drawing, HART , Page 2 ®...
  • Page 54 1. STANDARD LETTERING UNIVERS 55 DASH # HOUSING OR ITC GARAMOND BOOK. ADALET 2. MATERIAL TO BE SCREEN PRINTED ALUMINUM WITH SATIN [403892, 403890,403 BACKGROUND AND BLACK TEXT OR LASER ETCHED ALUMINUM. LIMATHERM 3. ∆ INDICATES CRITICAL DIMENSIONS. [403812, 403813, 403 Level Plus RefineME ®...
  • Page 55 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 13.5.2.3 Installation drawing Fig. 60: Flameproof, ATEX and IECEx Installation Drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 1...
  • Page 56 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 13.5.2.4 Installation drawing Fig. 61: Flameproof, ATEX and IECEx Installation Drawing, Modbus and DDA, Page 2...
  • Page 57 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 62: Flameproof, ATEX and IECEx Installation Drawing, HART , Page 1 ®...
  • Page 58 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual Fig. 63: Flameproof, ATEX and IECEx Installation Drawing, HART , Page 2 ®...
  • Page 59 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual 13.5.2.5 EC Declaration of conformity...
  • Page 60 Level Plus RefineME ® ® Operation Manual...
  • Page 61 © 2022 Temposonics, LLC – all rights reserved. Temposonics, LLC and Temposonics GmbH & Co. KG are subsidiaries of Amphenol Corporation. Except for any third party marks for which attribution is provided herein, the company names and product names used in this document may be the registered trademarks or unregistered trademarks of Temposonics, LLC or...

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