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20 l/min USER MANUAL This manual contains information necessary for the safe and proper use of the BPS-iF100. Included are specifications for the standard configurations of the flow control system and instructions regarding its use, installation, operation, adjustment, inspection and maintenance. For special configurations of the flow control system refer to accompanying information.
User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com Table of Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................3 SPECIFICATIONS ..................................4 Specification of Components ..............................4 System Overview .................................. 6 2.2.1 General System Overview ..............................6 2.2.2 System Configuration for Standard Applications ....................... 7 2.2.3 System Configuration for ATEX / IECEx Applications ....................... 7 General Environmental Conditions ............................
1 Safety Precautions The BPS-iF100 flow control system is designed to be used in industrial production machines and equipment containing hydraulic circuits. Typical applications are Semiconductor and chemical manufacturing equipment. Installation shall be done by qualified personnel only. Following safety precautions and all “CAUTION”, “WARNING”...
User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com 2 Specifications 2.1 Specification of Components Figure 1 shows the main system components (flow control driver and pump head). Figure 2 shows the standard flow sensors and sensor cables. Figure 3 illustrates the accessories for the flow control system.
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User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com System Name Article # Flow Sensor Flow Control Driver Pump Head Note BPS-iF100.1-04Z 100-90877 LFS-04-Z (4 l/min) BPS-iF100.1-04U 100-90878 LFS-04-U (4 l/min) IFD-100.1-50-01 BPS-iF100.1-08Z 100-90919 LFS-08-Z (8 l/min) BPS-iF100.1-08U 100-90920 LFS-08-U (8 l/min) (Epoxy, PVC Cable) BPS-iF100.1-20Z...
Various digital inputs and outputs allow controlling and monitoring of the system. A RS485 ® enables communication with a PC with the Levitronix Service Software. Hence parameterization, firmware updates and failure analysis are possible. The RS485 can also be used as a fieldbus to implement more intelligent concepts of flow control.
User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com 2.3 General Environmental Conditions Usage Indoor 1 Altitude Up to 2000 m Operating ambient temperature 0 to 40 °C Storage ambient temperature -20 to 80 °C (Extremes for transportation) 15 – 95% (non-condensing) Operating humidity range (relative humidity) Storage humidity range (relative humidity) 15 –...
PFA for flow sensors and pump head / IP-65 for flow sensor and IP-67 for flow control driver Table 6: Specifications of flow controller systems BPS-iF100 (All data based on water at 20 °C) 1: Values for to the specific hydraulic circuit optimized flow control parameters.
User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com 2.7 Basic Dimensions of Main Components 8 pcs. M3 x 40 Screws (SS PTFE coated, torque spec: 15 Ncm) (For pump head motor mounting. Pump head can be rotated by Tube ½“ 45 degree) „OUT“ Cable „IN“...
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User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com Mounting Screws: 2x M4x16mm Inox A4 PTFE coated Torque: 50 cNm Note: remove 2 motor screws before mounting WCM-i100.1 NPT 1/8” x 6.7 mm In-/outlet for water cooling fittings. Figure 12: Basic dimensions (in [mm] and [inch]) of water cooling module WCM-i100.1 Note 1: Dimensions are in context with driver IPD-100.1 (representative for IFD-100.1) and pump head LPP-200.7.
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User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com U-Shape Z-Shape Tag with Calibration Data Figure 13: Dimension legend for LFS-04 and LFS-08 sensors (left: U-shape, right: Z-shape) U-Shape Z-Shape Tag with Calibration Data Figure 14: Dimension legend for flow sensor LFS-20 (left: U-shape, right: Z-shape)
User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com 3 Engineering Information 3.1 Sealing and Material Concept Figure 16: Sealing and material concept (Driver IFD-100.1/2-50 with pump head LPP-200.7) Item System Materials Component Description Pump housing lid and bottom Reinforcing cup PP + GF...
User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com 3.4 Thermal Management The driver temperature depends on the ambient and liquid temperature, as well as on the hydraulic operation point and the cooling method. Figure 18, Figure 19 and Figure 20 illustrate the temperature characteristics of the motor depending on these parameters.
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User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com [gallons/min] Absolute Temperature Limit 7000 rpm 8000 rpm Recommended Operational 9000 rpm 6000 rpm Temperature Limit [°C] 5000 rpm 4000 rpm [°F] Specific gravity = 1 g/cm Viscosity = 0.7 cP Ambient Temp.: 25°C 10.0 12.5...
User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com 3.5 Hydraulic Circuit Design Following general design rules for the hydraulic circuit shall be considered for a robust operation of the pump of the flow control system and optimum priming behavior: 1. The general rule for optimum priming behavior is to minimize the pressure drop in the inlet circuit and avoid negative pressure at the inlet of the pump head.
Table 11: Signals of the driver cable with designation for standard firmware Note 1: For other configurations of PLC Inputs and Outputs refer to alternate firmware documentation ® Note 2: Configurations can be done with Levitronix Service Software. Note 3: Power wires (P+, P-) have cross section 1.5 mm and all others 0.14 mm...
User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com 4.1.2 Overview Electrical Schematics of Flow Control Driver Interface Cable Wires (UL Cable) Example of User Levitronix Driver Colours/Designation Interface Circuit Interface Circuit Pink: Digital Input 1 2.2 kW 5..24 V Grey: Digital Input 2 2.2 kW...
Figure 17 to get the power consumption depending on the flow. If other power supplies than the ones recommended by Levitronix are used it is highly recommended to test these under dynamic conditions (acceleration and braking of the pump rotor speed).
Technical Service department (see Section 8) for details and support. ® ➔ Address setting of the pump units can be done with the Levitronix Service Software and a PC. A USB/RS485 converter cable with integrated initialization network can be ordered according to Table 4 ®...
User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com 4.1.7 Instructions for Electrical Installation of Flow Sensor 1. Before connecting a sensor to the driver, the power supply shall be removed. 2. Check if the sensor contains the calibration tag (with K-Factor and Calibration Values) and if the data corresponds to the values on the calibration sheet delivered with each sensor.
Stable liquid properties should be assured by flushing the circuit with the final liquid until temperature and viscosity becomes stable. After this zero flow shall be realized. Use the ® relevant digital input on the PLC interface (see Table 11) or the Levitronix Service Software to start the Zero Adjust process.
User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com 5 Operation 5.1 Operation with PLC 5.1.1 State Diagrams Figure 25 and Figure 26 show the state diagram of the integrated pump and the integrated flowmeter. Integrated Pump Power On Status pump: not Enable: active...
5.1.2 State Description of Integrated Pump Controller Pump State “Off”: ® The pump system is switched off and the impeller is not levitated. In this state, Levitronix Service Software has full control. Pump State “Flow Control Mode”: The pump system is switched ON and the impeller is rotating with the referenced flow.
User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com 5.1.4 State of Integrated Flow Controller The status of the integrated flow controller can be determined from both, status of integrated pump and status of integrated flowmeter and is summarized in Table 13 with the most important state combinations, state description and possible corrective actions.
User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com 5.3 Operation for ATEX / IECEx Application Specific precautions may be considered while using the pump system in potential explosive gas atmospheres according to ATEX / IECEx category 3G/3D (Zone 2 and 22). The user shall prevent priming issues during normal pump operation. Especially precautions have to be considered during installing and maintenance operations to prevent the occurrence of combustible atmospheres.
User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com 6 Inspection and Maintenance 6.1 Replacement Interval of the Impeller The impeller has a limited lifetime depending on the chemical type, concentration and temperature of the fluid which is pumped. Therefore, a preventive periodical exchange of the impeller is recommended. Contact ®...
User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com 6.2.2 Instructions for Replacement 1. Power down the pump system and remove the 6. If necessary, remove the existing O-Ring and AC power. If necessary, allow the housing to gently press the new O-Ring into the lid of the cool down to a workable temperature.
7.3 Troubleshooting with User Panel LUI-B.1 For troubleshooting and failure analysis with the user panel LUI-B.1 the integrated display gives advice about status and potential failure details. 8 Technical Support For troubleshooting, support and detailed technical information contact Levitronix Technical Service Department: Levitronix Technical Service Department Technoparkstr.
9 Appendix 9.1 Regulatory Status 9.1.1 CE Marking We herewith declare that the Flow Control System Family BPS-iF100, in its various configurations, is in conformity with the below mentioned European Directives. Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC: The machinery directive essentially has been followed by a risk analysis, according mitigation actions and a user manual for safe operation.
User Manual for BPS-iF100 www.levitronix.com 9.2 Symbols and Signal Words Symbol / Description Type Source Signal Word Indication of an imminently hazardous situation that, if not DANGER Signal word SEMI S1-0701 avoided, will result in death or severe injury. Limited to the...