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Level Plus
Magnetostrictive Liquid-Level Transmitters
with Temposonics
OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter
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  • Page 1 Level Plus ® Magnetostrictive Liquid-Level Transmitters with Temposonics Technology ® OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter The Measurable Difference...

  • Page 3: Contact Information

    The parties expressly agree that the purchase and use of Material and/ Tel: +1-800-457-6620 or Services from MTS Sensors Division are subject to MTS’ Terms Fax: +1-800-498-4442 and Conditions, in effect as of the date of this document, which are Email: orders@mts.com...

  • Page 4: Reference Information

    You can get the latest ordering information and software updates by visiting www.mtssensors.com website General contact information, shipping and office hours are available on page i. Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Recommended cable types ........... 11 Cable specifications ..............11 Grounding ............... 12 Safety barriers for IS installation ........12 Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    • Building Level Plus M-Series Model MC420 analog transmitter model numbers • Latest documentation releases • Detailed ordering information • Latest software updates Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...

  • Page 7: Terms And Definitions Reference

    Specific Gravity – The density ratio of a liquid to the density of water at the same conditions. Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Level Plus Model MC420 transmitters comes standard with a NEMA Type 4X 316L stainless steel housing as shown below: ¾ in. MNPT adjustable tting NEMA Type 4X 316L stainless-steel housing Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...

  • Page 9: Outer Pipe Configuration

    MTS also offers a series of displays, housings, converters, and other accessories, please refer to the ‘Accessories Catalog’, MTS part number 551103. Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...

  • Page 10: Theory Of Operation

    A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must also (RMA) information if required. accompany the transmitter that was used in any process. Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...

  • Page 11: Model Number Identification

    Requires a stop collar, part no.: 560369-1 (Which must be ordered separately) APPROVAL AGENCY = FM Approval ATEX Approval = CSA Approval NEPSI Approval = No Approval Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...

  • Page 12: Product Specifications

    Anywhere within the active length Span adjust range: Full scale to 152 mm (6 in.) from zero Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...

  • Page 13: Installation And Mounting

    5. Pull the transmitter upward so the end plug is just resting on the floor of the tank. Tighten the adjustable fitting to hold the transmitter in place. 6. Terminate the field wire cables noting proper wire orientation. Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...

  • Page 14: Mounting

    Float access port Tip of transmitter Figure 3. Threaded flange mounting for rigid and flexible pipe Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...

  • Page 15: Electrical Connections

    10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 Supply Voltage (Volts DC) Figure 4. Safe operating power chart Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...

  • Page 16: Recommended Cable Types

    L = [(65 x 106) ÷ 250 x 50)] - [(5,000 + 10,000) ÷ 50] L = 1,494 m (4,900 ft.) Table 1. Cable specification and parameters Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...

  • Page 17: Grounding

    Figure 5. Safety barrier connections Safety Barriers 24 Vdc Supply- Transmitter 2 Voltage I (A) 4-20 I.S. Ground connection Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...

  • Page 18: Maintenance And Field Service

    Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Maintenance and Field Service Maintenance and field service This section contains information about post installation maintenance and provides an overview of MTS Sensors’ repair and replacement procedures. General maintenance and field service requirements Notes: Please contact Technical Support or Customer Service for help when damage occurs in order to obtain a return materials authorization (RMA) number.

  • Page 19: Setup

    4. Place the magnet in the recess marked (S) for 3 seconds, then seconds, then release. release. Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...

  • Page 20: Setup Using Hart Field Communicator

    4. Go back to the Range Values window to verify that the new parameters have been accepted into the transmitter’s memory. 5. Do one of the following: Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...

  • Page 21: Setting The Upper Range Value

    1. Connect Power Supply to level transmitter 2. Connect HART adapter to level transmitter and PC Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...

  • Page 22: Advanced Setup Tab

    CALIBRATION TAB Note: Not all parameters are available on the MC420 including level #2, temperature and offset. Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...

  • Page 23: Output Tab

    Read: This button sends a single read command to the transmitter and displays the data which the transmitter responds with. Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...

  • Page 24: Agency Information

    Ex ia IIB T4 Ga/Gb Figure 6 . Notes. Product Model / Hazardous location breakdown (Reference only) Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...

  • Page 25: Installation Drawing

    Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency information Installation drawing Figure 6. Integral cable installation drawing (Reference only) Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...

  • Page 26: Notes

    Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency Information FM/CSA/ATEX INSTALLATION DRAWING NOTES (FIGURE 6) Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...
  • Page 27 CL. II, DIV. 1, GR. E, F, G CLASS III Figure 6 . Notes. Product Model / Hazardous location breakdown (Reference only) Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...

  • Page 28: Wiring And Connections

    Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency Information Wiring and connections Figure 7. NEMA 4X housing with integrated cable. Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...

  • Page 29: Agency Certifications

    Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency information Agency Certifications ATEX APPROVAL Level Plus Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, ® MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...
  • Page 30 Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency Information Agency Certifications ATEX APPROVAL Level Plus Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, ® Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...
  • Page 31 Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency information Agency Certifications ATEX APPROVAL Level Plus Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, ® MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...
  • Page 32 Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency Information Agency Certifications ATEX APPROVAL Level Plus Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, ® Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...

  • Page 33: Csa

    Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency information Agency Certifications ATEX APPROVAL Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...
  • Page 34 Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency Information ATEX APPROVAL Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...
  • Page 35 Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency information ATEX APPROVAL Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...
  • Page 36 Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency Information ATEX APPROVAL Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...
  • Page 37 30 Vdc max., 100 mA; Suffixes in Type number denote electronics options, output, mounting, materials, process connections and sensor length. CLASS 2258 04 DQD 507 Rev. 2009-09-01 Page: 1 Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...
  • Page 38 CSA Std C22.2 No. 213-M1987 (R 2008)- Non-Incendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I Division 2 Hazardous Locations DQD 507 Rev. 2009-09-01 Page: 2 Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...

  • Page 39: Nepsi

    = Unit of Measure M or U . j = Length. k = Special S, E or R. Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, 3006790 MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 Page 1 of 4...
  • Page 40 = Length 011 to 216. b = Agency Approval F. c = Options S, N, 1, 2, 3. Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...
  • Page 41 (NEMA Type 4X) locations in accordance with Entity requirements and MTS Installation Drawing 650805-1 FM Approved for: MTS Systems Corporation Sensors Division Cary, NC Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...
  • Page 42 100720 August 31, 2010 FM Approvals LLC 14 June 2013 J.E. Marquedant Date Group Manager, Electrical Level Plus ® Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...
  • Page 43 Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency information Level Plus Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, ® MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...
  • Page 44 Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency Information Level Plus Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, ® Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...
  • Page 45 Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency information Level Plus Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, ® MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...

  • Page 46: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency Information Level Plus Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, ® Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...
  • Page 47 Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency information Level Plus Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, ® MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...
  • Page 48 Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency Information Level Plus Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, ® Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...
  • Page 49 Model MC420 Operation and Installation Manual Agency information Level Plus Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, ® MTS Sensors Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016...
  • Page 50 MTS Sensor Technologie GmbH & Co. KG, Auf dem Schüffel 9, 58513 Lüdenscheid, Germany ____________________________________ Thomas Muckenhaupt Quality Management / ATEX Representative Page 1 of 1   Level Plus Liquid-Level Sensors - M-Series Model MC420 Analog Transmitter, ® Operation and Installation Manual, Part No.: 550760 Revision E (EN) 02/2016 MTS Sensors...
  • Page 51 Fax + 39 030 982 3359 Fax + 49 2351 56491 info.it@mtssensors.com info.de@mtssensors.com www.mtssensors.com www.mtssensors.com JAPAN CHINA MTS Sensors Technology Corp. MTS Sensors 737 Aihara-machi, Room 504, Huajing Commercial Center, Machida-shi, No. 188, North Qinzhou Road Tokyo 194-0211, Japan 200233 Shanghai, China Tel.

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