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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Pulscon LTC50
Guided Level Radar
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  • Page 1 PROCESS AUTOMATION TECHNICAL INFORMATION Pulscon LTC50 Guided Level Radar ISO9001...
  • Page 2 Pulscon LTC50 With regard to the supply of products, the current issue of the following document is applicable: The General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services of the Electrical Industry, published by the Central Association of the Electrical Industry (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik und Elektroindustrie (ZVEI) e.V.) in its most recent version as well as the supplementary clause:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pulscon LTC50 Content Important document information ........7 Symbols .
  • Page 4 Pulscon LTC50 Content Performance characteristics ........35 Reference operating conditions .
  • Page 5 Pulscon LTC50 Content 10 Mechanical construction........57 10.1 Dimensions.
  • Page 6 Pulscon LTC50 Content 13 Ordering information......... . . 74 13.1 Design.

  • Page 7: Important Document Information

    Pulscon LTC50 Important document information Important document information Symbols 1.1.1 Symbols used This document contains information that you must read for your own personal safety and to avoid property damage. Depending on the hazard category, the warning signs are displayed in...
  • Page 8 Pulscon LTC50 Important document information 1.1.2 Electrical symbols Symbol Meaning Direct current A terminal to which DC voltage is applied or through which direct current flows. Alternating current A terminal to which alternating voltage is applied or through which alternating current flows.

  • Page 9: Function And System Design

    Pulscon LTC50 Function and system design Function and system design Measuring principle 2.1.1 Basic principles The device is a "downward-looking" measuring system that functions according to the ToF method (ToF = Time of Flight). The distance from the reference point to the product surface is measured.

  • Page 10: Life Cycle Of The Product

    • Universal measuring principle • Measurement unaffected by medium properties • Hardware and software developed according to SIL IEC 61508 Procurement • Pepperl+Fuchs being the world market leader in level measurement guarantees asset protection • Worldwide support and service Installation •...
  • Page 11 Pulscon LTC50 Function and system design Commissioning • Fast, menu-guided commissioning in only 6 steps • Plain text display in national languages reduces the risk of error or confusion • Direct local access of all parameters • Short instruction manual at the device Operation •...

  • Page 12: Measuring System

    For application level measurement in liquids Table 2.1 If required, rod and rope probes can be replaced. They are secured with Nord-Lock washers or a thread coating. For further information on service and spare parts please contact the Pepperl+Fuchs service.

  • Page 13: Input

    Pulscon LTC50 Input Input Measured variable The measured variable is the distance between the reference point and the product surface. Subject to the empty distance entered E the level is calculated. Alternatively, the level can be converted into other variables (volume, mass) by means of linearization (32 points).

  • Page 14: Blocking Distance

    Pulscon LTC50 Input Blocking distance The upper blocking distance (= UB) is the minimum distance from the reference point of the measurement (mounting flange) to the maximum level. 100% Figure 3.1 Definition of blocking distance and safety distance Reference point of measurement...

  • Page 15: Output

    Pulscon LTC50 Output Output Output signal HART Signal coding FSK ±0.5 mA over currency signal Data transmission rate 1200 Baud Galvanic isolation Table 4.1 PROFIBUS PA Signal coding Manchester Bus Powered (MBP) Data transmission rate 31.25 kBit/s, voltage mode Galvanic isolation Table 4.2...

  • Page 16: Signal On Alarm

    Pulscon LTC50 Output Signal on alarm Depending on the interface, failure information is displayed as follows: • Current output (for HART devices) • Fail-safe mode selectable (in accordance with NAMUR Recommendation NE 43): Minimum alarm: 3.6 mA Maximum alarm (= factory setting): 22 mA •...

  • Page 17: Protocol-Specific Data

    Pulscon LTC50 Output Protocol-specific data HART Manufacturer ID 17 (0x11) Device type ID 0x34 HART specification Device description files Information and files under: (DTM, DD) • www.pepperl-fuchs.com • www.hartcomm.org HART load Min. 250 HART device variables The measured values can be freely assigned to the device variables.
  • Page 18 Pulscon LTC50 Output PROFIBUS PA Manufacturer ID 93 (5D HEX) Ident number 0E3B HEX Profile version 3.02 GSD file Information and files under: • www.pepperl-fuchs.com GSD file version • www.profibus.org Output values Analog Input: • Level linearized • Distance • Terminal voltage •...

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    Pulscon LTC50 Power supply Power supply Terminal assignment 2-wire: 4 ... 20 mA HART – – 4 ... 20 mA Figure 5.1 Terminal assignment 2-wire; 4 ... 20 mA HART Active barrier with power supply (e. g. KCD2-STC-Ex1): observe terminal voltage HART communication resistor (...
  • Page 20 Pulscon LTC50 Power supply 2-wire: 4 ... 20mA HART, switch output – ≥ 250 Ω 4 ... 20 mA Figure 5.2 Terminal assignment 2-wire; 4 ... 20mA HART, switch output Active barrier with power supply (e. g. KCD2-STC-Ex1): observe terminal voltage HART communication resistor (...
  • Page 21 Pulscon LTC50 Power supply 2-wire: 4 ... 20 mA HART, 4 ... 20 mA – 4 ... 20 mA – 4 ... 20 mA Figure 5.3 Terminal assignment 2-wire, 4 ... 20 mA HART, 4 ... 20 mA Connection current output 2 Connection current output 1 Supply voltage for current output 1 (e.
  • Page 22 Pulscon LTC50 Power supply 4-wire: 4 ... 20 mA HART (10.4 ... 48 V DC) 250Ω 4 ... 20 mA Figure 5.4 Terminal assignment 4-wire; 4 ... 20mA HART (10.4 ... 48 V DC) Evaluation unit, e. g. PLC HART communication resistor ( 250 ): observe maximum load...
  • Page 23 Pulscon LTC50 Power supply Note! In order to ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): Do not only ground the device via the protective earth conductor of the supply cable. Instead, the functional grounding must also be connected to the process connection (flange or threaded connection) or to the external ground terminal.
  • Page 24 Pulscon LTC50 Power supply 4-wire: 4 ... 20 mA HART (90 ... 253 V AC) ≥ 250Ω 4 ... 20 mA Figure 5.5 Terminal assignment 4-wire; 4 ... 20 mA HART (90 ... 253 V AC) Evaluation unit, e. g. PLC HART communication resistor (...
  • Page 25 Pulscon LTC50 Power supply Note! In order to ensure electromagnetic compatibility (EMC): Do not only ground the device via the protective earth conductor of the supply cable. Instead, the functional grounding must also be connected to the process connection (flange or threaded connection) or to the external ground terminal.
  • Page 26 Pulscon LTC50 Power supply PROFIBUS PA Figure 5.6 Terminal assignment PROFIBUS PA Cable screen: observe cable specifications Switch output (open collector): terminals 3 and 4 Connection PROFIBUS PA: terminals 1 and 2 Terminal for potential equalization line Cable entries...
  • Page 27 Pulscon LTC50 Power supply Connection examples for the switch output Note! For HART devices, the switch output is available as an option. See product structure, feature "Electrical Output", option ID. Devices with PROFIBUS PA always have a switch output. Connection of a relay...

  • Page 28: Device Plug Connectors

    Pulscon LTC50 Power supply Device plug connectors Note! For the versions with fieldbus plug connector (M12 or 7/8 in), the signal line can be connected without opening the housing. Pin assignment of the M12 plug connector Meaning Signal + not connected...

  • Page 29: Power Supply

    Power supply Power supply An external power supply is required. Note! Various supply units can be ordered from Pepperl+Fuchs: see chapter 14.4. 2-wire, 4 ... 20 mA HART, passive Approval Terminal voltage U at the Maximum load R, depending on the supply voltage...
  • Page 30 Pulscon LTC50 Power supply 2-wire; 4 ... 20 mA HART, switch output Approval Terminal voltage U at the Maximum load R, depending on the supply voltage device at the supply unit • Non-Ex 12 ... 35 V R [Ω] • Ex nA •...
  • Page 31 Pulscon LTC50 Power supply 2-wire; 4 ... 20 mA HART, 4 ... 20 mA Approval Terminal voltage U at the Maximum load R, depending on the supply voltage device at the supply unit Channel 1: 13.5 ... 30 V R [Ω] 13.5...
  • Page 32 Pulscon LTC50 Power supply 4-wire, 4 ... 20 mA HART, active Electrical Output Terminal voltage U Maximum load R AH: 4-wire 90 ... 253 V AC; 90 ... 253 V AC (50 ... 60 Hz), 500  4 ... 20 mA HART overvoltage category II DH: 4-wire 10.4 ...

  • Page 33: Power Consumption

    Pulscon LTC50 Power supply Power consumption Electrical output Power consumption IH: 2-wire; 4 ... 20 mA HART < 0.9 W ID: 2-wire; 4 ... 20 mA HART, switch output < 0.9 W IE: 2-wire; 4 ... 20 mA HART, 4 ... 20 mA <...

  • Page 34: Cable Entries

    Pulscon LTC50 Power supply Cable entries Connection of power supply and signal line To be selected in feature "Electrical Connection" • Gland M20; material dependent on the approval: • For Non-Ex, ATEX, IECEx, NEPSI Ex ia/ic: plastics M20 x 1.5 for cable Ø5 ... 10 mm (0.2...0.39 in) •...

  • Page 35: Performance Characteristics

    Pulscon LTC50 Performance characteristics Performance characteristics Reference operating conditions • Temperature = + 24 °C (+75 °F) ±5 °C (9 °F) • Pressure = 960 mbar abs. (14 psia) ±100 mbar (1.45 psi) • Humidity = 60 % ±15 % •...
  • Page 36 Pulscon LTC50 Performance characteristics Differing from this, the following measuring error is present in the vicinity of the lower probe end: 80 (3.15) 60 (2.36) DC = 2 40 (1.57) DC = 80 20 (0.79) -20 (-0.79) -40 (-1.57) -60 (-2.36) -80 (-3.15)

  • Page 37: Resolution

    Pulscon LTC50 Performance characteristics In the area of the upper probe end, the measuring error is as follows (rod/rope only): 40 mm 30 mm DC = 2 DC = 80 20 mm 10 mm 2 mm 0 mm - 2 mm...

  • Page 38: Influence Of Ambient Temperature

    Pulscon LTC50 Performance characteristics Influence of ambient temperature The measurements are carried out in accordance with EN 61298-3 • digital (HART, PROFIBUS PA): average T = 0.6 mm/10 K For devices with remote sensor there is an additional offset of ±0.3 mm/10K (0.01 in/10 K) per1 m (3.3 ft) of the remote cable.

  • Page 39: Mounting

    Pulscon LTC50 Mounting Mounting Mounting requirements 7.1.1 Suitable mounting position Figure 7.1 Mounting requirements Mounting distances • Distance (A) between wall and rod or rope probe: • for smooth metallic walls: > 50 mm (2 in) • for plastic walls: > 300 mm (12 in) to metallic parts outside the vessel •...
  • Page 40 Pulscon LTC50 Mounting Additional conditions • When mounting in the open, a weather protection cover (1) may be installed to protect the device against extreme weather conditions. • In metallic vessels: Preferably do not mount the probe in the center of the vessel (2), as this would lead to increased interference echoes.
  • Page 41 Pulscon LTC50 Mounting 7.1.2 Applications with restricted mounting space Mounting with remote sensor The device version with a remote sensor is suited for applications with restricted mounting space. In this case the electronics housing is mounted at a separate position from which it is easier accessible.
  • Page 42 Pulscon LTC50 Mounting 7.1.3 Notes on the mechanical load of the probe Tensile load limit of rope probes Feature "Probe" Probe Tensile load limit [kN] Option 2, 3 Rope 4 mm (1/6 in) 316 Table 7.1 Bending strength of rod probes Feature "Probe"...
  • Page 43 Pulscon LTC50 Mounting Bending torque [M] on rod probes, diameter 8 mm (1/3”) 20.0 18.0 16.0 14.0 12.0 10.0 v = 0.5 m/s v = 0.7 m/s v = 1.0 m/s Probe length [ ] in meters Figure 7.3 7.1.4 Notes on the process connection Probes are mounted to the process connection with threaded connections or flanges.
  • Page 44 Pulscon LTC50 Mounting Nozzle mounting ø ≤150 (6) mm (in) Figure 7.5 • Permissible nozzle diameter:  150 mm (6 in). For larger diameters the near range measuring capability may be reduced. For nozzles  DN300: see next section. • Permissible nozzle height : ...
  • Page 45 Pulscon LTC50 Mounting 7.1.5 Securing the probe Securing rope probes Figure 7.7 Sag of the rope:  1 cm per 1 m of the probe length (0.12 in per 1 ft of the probe length) Reliably grounded end of probe...
  • Page 46 Pulscon LTC50 Mounting Securing rod probes • For Ex-approvals: For probe lengths  3 m (10 ft) a support is required. • In general, rod probes must be supported if there is a horizontal flow (e. g. from an agitator) or in the case of strong vibrations.
  • Page 47 Pulscon LTC50 Mounting 7.1.6 Special mounting conditions Bypasses and stilling wells Figure 7.9 Mounting in a stilling well Mounting in a bypass Minimum distance between end of probe and lower edge of the bypass; see table below Minimum distance between end of probe and lower edge of the bypass...
  • Page 48 Note! With heat insulated tanks the bypass should also be insulated in order to prevent condensate formation. Note! For information on bypass solutions from Pepperl+Fuchs please contact your Pepperl+Fuchs sales representative. Underground tanks Figure 7.10 Use Pulscon LTC51 with a coax probe for nozzles with large diameters in order to avoid...
  • Page 49 Pulscon LTC50 Mounting Installation at an angle α Figure 7.11 • For mechanical reasons, the probe should be installed as vertically as possible. • With inclined installations the probe length has to be adjusted in dependence to the installation angle.
  • Page 50 Pulscon LTC50 Mounting Plastic or glass tanks: mounting the probe externally at the wall For plastic and glass tanks, the probe can also be mounted on the outside wall under specific conditions. Figure 7.13 Plastic or glass tank Metal sheet with threaded sleeve...
  • Page 51 Pulscon LTC50 Mounting Vessels with heat insulation Note! If process temperatures are high, the device must be included in normal tank insulation to prevent the electronics heating up as a result of heat radiation or convection. The insulation may not exceed beyond the points labeled "MAX" in the drawings.

  • Page 52: Operating Conditions: Environment

    Pulscon LTC50 Operating conditions: Environment Operating conditions: Environment Ambient temperature range Measuring device -40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F) Local display -20 ... +70 °C (-4 ... +158 °F), the readability of the display may be impaired at temperatures outside the temperature range.
  • Page 53 Pulscon LTC50 Operating conditions: Environment Temperature derating with threaded connection G3/4 or NPT3/4 [°C] ([°F]) T a +80 (+176) 4 20 mA HART -20 (-4) [°C] ([°F]) (-4) (+176) [°C] ([°F]) T a A2 (GT20) A2 (GT20:) +79 (+174) A1 (GT19:) +74 (+165)

  • Page 54: Storage Temperature

    Pulscon LTC50 Operating conditions: Environment Storage temperature -40 ... +80 °C (-40 ... +176 °F) Climate class DIN EN 60068-2-38 (test Z/AD) Altitude according to IEC 61010-1 Ed.3 Up to 2000 m (6600 ft) above MSL. Can be expanded to 3000 m (9800 ft) above MSL by application of an overvoltage protection.

  • Page 55: Electromagnetic Compatibility (Emc)

    Pulscon LTC50 Operating conditions: Environment Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Electromagnetic compatibility to all relevant requirements of the EN 61326-X series and NAMUR recommendation EMC (NE 21). For details see declaration of conformity . If only the analogue signal is used, unshielded interconnection lines are sufficient for the installation.

  • Page 56: Process

    Pulscon LTC50 Process Process Process temperature range The maximum permitted temperature at the process connection is determined by the O-ring version ordered: Device O-ring material Process temperature LTC50 FKM (Viton GLT) -20 ... +80 °C (-4 ... 176 °F) Table 9.1...

  • Page 57: Mechanical Construction

    Pulscon LTC50 Mechanical construction Mechanical construction 10.1 Dimensions Dimensions of the electronics housing 78 (3.07) 90 (3.54) Figure 10.1 Housing A1 (GT19), plastics PBT; dimensions in mm (in) 78 (3.07) 90 (3.54) Figure 10.2 Housing A2 (GT20), Alu coated; dimensions in mm (in)
  • Page 58 Pulscon LTC50 Mechanical construction Dimensions of the mounting bracket 122 (4.8) 140 (5.5) 175 (6.9) 158 (6.2) mm (in) Figure 10.3 Wall mounting Pipe mounting Note! For the "Sensor remote" device version (see feature "Probe Design" of the product structure),...
  • Page 59 Pulscon LTC50 Mechanical construction Dimensions of process connection and probe 122(4.8) = 100 (4) ø82.5 (3.25) ø59.35 (2.34) SW36 AF36 G¾ NPT¾ ø4 (0.16) ø8 (0.31) ø22 (0.87) Figure 10.4 Process connection/probe Mounting bracket for probe design "Sensor remote" (feature "Probe Design") Thread ISO228 G3/4 or ANSI MNPT3/4 (feature "Process Connection")

  • Page 60: Tolerance Of Probe Length

    Pulscon LTC50 Mechanical construction 10.2 Tolerance of probe length Rod probes Over [m (ft)] – 1 (3.3) 3 (9.8) 6 (20) Up to [m (ft)] 1 (3.3) 3 (9.8) 6 (20) – Admissible tolerance [mm (in)] -5 (-0.2) -10 (-0.39) -20 (-0.79)

  • Page 61: Materials: A1 (Gt19) Housing

    Pulscon LTC50 Mechanical construction 10.5 Materials: A1 (GT19) housing Figure 10.5 Part Material Housing Cover of the electronics compartment • Cover, depending on the device version: – PA (transparent cover) – PBT (blind cover) • Cover seal: EPDM • Thread-coating: heat-curing lubricant varnish Cover of the terminal compartment •...
  • Page 62 Pulscon LTC50 Mechanical construction Part Material Dummy plug or M12 socket • Dummy plug: Nickel-plated brass (CuZn) (depending on the device version) • M12 socket: Nickel-plated GD-Zn Pressure relief stopper Nickel-plated brass (CuZn) Ground terminal • Screw: A2 • Spring washer: A4 •...

  • Page 63: Materials: A2 (Gt20) Housing

    Pulscon LTC50 Mechanical construction 10.6 Materials: A2 (GT20) housing Figure 10.6 Part Material Housing • Housing: AlSi10Mg (< 0.1 % Cu) • Coating: Polyester Cover of the electronics compartment • Cover: AlSi10Mg (< 0.1 % Cu) • Window: glass • Cover seal: EPDM •...
  • Page 64 Pulscon LTC50 Mechanical construction Part Material Dummy plug, cable gland or adapter • Dummy plug, depending on the device version: (depending on the device version) – PE – PBT-GF – steel, galvanized • Cable gland, depending on the device version: –...

  • Page 65: Materials: Process Connection

    Pulscon LTC50 Mechanical construction 10.7 Materials: Process connection Threaded connection G3/4, NPT3/4 Material PPS-GF40 316L (1.4404) PPS-GF40 Table 10.7 10.8 Materials: Probe Rod probe Ø8 mm Rope probe Ø4 mm Material (1/3 in) (1/6 in) 316L (1.4404) 316 (1.4401) Set screw: A4-70 Screw for tightening: A2-70 Table 10.8...

  • Page 66: Materials: Mounting Bracket

    Pulscon LTC50 Mechanical construction 10.9 Materials: Mounting bracket Figure 10.7 Mounting bracket for version "Sensor remote" Component Material Bracket 316L (1.4404) Bracket 316Ti (1.4571) Screw/nuts A4-70 Distance sleeves 316Ti (1.4571) or 316L (1.4404) Half-shells 316L (1.4404) Table 10.9 10.10 Materials: Adapter and cable Figure 10.8...

  • Page 67: Materials: Weather Protection Cover

    Pulscon LTC50 Mechanical construction 10.11 Materials: Weather protection cover Figure 10.9 Weather protection cover Part: material Part: material Protection cover: 304 (1.4301) Bracket: 304 (1.4301) Washer: A2 Cheese head screw: A2-70 Cheese head screw: A4-70 Nut: A2 Washer: A2 Ground terminal •...

  • Page 68: Operability

    Pulscon LTC50 Operability Operability 11.1 Operating concept Operator-oriented menu structure for user-specific tasks • Commissioning • Operation • Diagnostics • Expert level Operating languages • English (contained in every device) • One additional language as ordered (feature "Additional operation language" of the...

  • Page 69: Local Operation

    Pulscon LTC50 Operability 11.2 Local operation Order code for "Display, operation", option D Order code for "Display, operation", option E "SD02" "SD03" Operation with push buttons Operation with touch control Table 11.1 Display elements • 4-line display • In the case of order code for "Display, operation", option E: white background lighting;...

  • Page 70: Remote Operation

    Pulscon LTC50 Operability 11.3 Remote operation Via HART protocol Figure 11.1 Options for remote operation via HART protocol PLC (programmable logic controller) Transmitter power supply unit, e. g. KFD2-STC-Ex1 (with communication resistor) Connection for optional field communicator Field communicator Computer with operating tool (e. g. PACTware)
  • Page 71 Pulscon LTC50 Operability Via PROFIBUS PA protocol PROFIBUS DP PROFIBUS PA Figure 11.2 Segment coupler Computer with Profiboard/Proficard and operating tool (e. g. PACTware) PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Transmitter Additional functions (valves etc.) Via service interface (CDI) Figure 11.3 Service interface (CDI) of the measuring device (Common Data Interface)

  • Page 72: Certificates And Approvals

    The measuring system meets the legal requirements of the applicable EC guidelines. These are listed in the corresponding EC Declaration of Conformity together with the standards applied. Pepperl+Fuchs confirms successful testing of the device by affixing to it the CE mark. 12.2 C-Tick symbol The measuring system meets the EMC requirements of the "Australian Communications and...

  • Page 73: Telecommunications

    Pulscon LTC50 Certificates and approvals 12.7 Telecommunications Complies with part 15 of the FCC rules for an unintentional radiator. All probes meet the requirements for a class A digital device. In addition, all probes in metallic tanks as well as the coax probe meet the requirements for a class B digital device.

  • Page 74: Ordering Information

    Pulscon LTC50 Ordering information Ordering information 13.1 Design Figure 13.1 Design of the device Electronics housing Process connection (thread) Rope probe End-of-probe weight Rod probe...

  • Page 75: Product Structure

    Pulscon LTC50 Ordering information 13.2 Product structure Note! This overview does not mark options which are mutually exclusive. Option with * = on request/in preparation Device LTC50 Guided level radar Probe in mm, rod Ø8 mm, 1.4404/316L in mm, rope Ø4 mm, 1.4401/316 in inch, rope Ø1/6 in, 1.4401/316...
  • Page 76 Pulscon LTC50 Ordering information Electrical output 2-wire, 4 ... 20 mA, HART 2-wire, PROFIBUS PA, switching output Special version Display, operation Without display, via communicator SD02 4-line, push-buttons and data backup function * SD03 4-line, illuminated, touch control and data backup function Approval * CSA C/US IS Cl.I,II,III Div.1 Gr.A-G, NI Cl.1 Div.2, Ex ia...
  • Page 77 Pulscon LTC50 Ordering information Additional options Note! Option with * = on request/in preparation Feature with ** = multiple options can be selected Additional operation language No option English German French Spanish Italian Dutch * Portuguese * Polish * Russian...
  • Page 78 Pulscon LTC50 Ordering information Test, certificate ** No option Material certificate, wetted metallic parts, EN 10204-3.1 inspection certificate Special version Additional approval ** No option * SIL * WHG overfill prevention Special version Probe design ** No option Sensor remote, 3 m cable, detachable, with mounting bracket...

  • Page 79: 5-Point Linearity Protocol

    Pulscon LTC50 Ordering information 13.3 5-point linearity protocol Note! The following notes must be taken into account if option "5 point linearity protocol" has been selected in feature "Calibration". The five points of the linearity protocol are evenly distributed across the measuring range (0 to 100 %).

  • Page 80: Customized Parametrization

    Pulscon LTC50 Ordering information 13.4 Customized parametrization If the option J "Customized parametrization HART" or option K "Customized parametrization PA" has been selected in feature "Service", customer specific presettings can be selected for the following parameters: Parameter Communication Selection list/range of values Setup ...

  • Page 81: Accessories

    Pulscon LTC50 Accessories Accessories 14.1 Device-specific accessories Weather protection cover Accessory Description Weather protection cover mm (in) 298.5(11.8) 298.5(11.8) 273.8(10.8) 273.8(10.8) 255.1(10) 255.1(10) 164 (6.46) 164 (6.46) mm (in) mm (in) a 37.8 mm (1.49 in) b 54 mm (2.13 in) The weather protection cover can be ordered together with the device (product structure, feature "Accessory enclosed", option B "Weather...
  • Page 82 Pulscon LTC50 Accessories Mounting bracket for the electronics housing Accessory Description Mounting bracket for the electronics housing 122 (4.8) 140 (5.5) 175 (6.9) 158 (6.2) mm (in) A Wall mounting B Pipe mounting For the "Sensor remote" device version, the mounting bracket is part of the delivery.
  • Page 83 Pulscon LTC50 Accessories Mounting kit, isolated Accessory Description Mounting kit, isolated 1 Insulating sleeve 2 Eye-bolt For reliably insulated fixing of the probe. Maximum process temperature: 150 °C (300 °F) For rope probes 4 mm (1/6 in) or 6 mm (1/4 in) with PA > steel: •...

  • Page 84: Communication-Specific Accessories

    Pulscon LTC50 Accessories 14.2 Communication-specific accessories Accessory Description HART Loop Converter Evaluates the dynamic HART variables and converts them to KFD2-HLC-Ex1.D.** analog current signals or limit values. Table 14.4 Accessory Description WirelessHART-Adapter Connects field devices to a WirelessHART network. The...

  • Page 85: Documentation

    Pulscon LTC50 Documentation Documentation Note! The following document types are available in the download area of the Pepperl+Fuchs internet site: www.pepperl-fuchs.com  Download. 15.1 Standard documentation Guided level radar Pulscon LTC50 Correlation of documentations to the device: Device Electrical output...
  • Page 86 Pulscon LTC50 Documentation Feature Approval Feature "Electrical output" "Approval" Option IH Option ID Option IE Option PA Option AH Option DH CSA C/US IS Cl.I Div.1 SI00530O SI00530O SI00530O SI00571O SI00530O Gr.A-D CSA C/US XP Cl.I Div.1 SI00529O SI00529O SI00529O...

  • Page 87: Registered Trademarks

    Pulscon LTC50 Registered trademarks Registered trademarks HART ® • Registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation, Austin, USA PROFIBUS ® • Registered trademark of the PROFIBUS User Organization, Karlsruhe, Germany KALREZ , VITON ® ® • Registered trademark of DuPont Performance Elastomers L.L.C., Wilmington, USA TEFLON ®...

  • Page 88: Patents

    Pulscon LTC50 Patents Patents This product may be protected by at least one of the following patents. Further patents are pending. US patents EP patents 5.827.985 – 5.884.231 – 5.973.637 – 6.087.978 955 527 6.140.940 – 6.481.276 – 6.512.358 1 301 914 6.559.657...
  • Page 89 Pulscon LTC50 Notes...
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  • Page 92 PROCESS AUTOMATION – PROTECTING YOUR PROCESS Worldwide Headquarters Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH 68307 Mannheim · Germany Tel. +49 621 776-0 TI01000O/98/EN/16.13 E-mail: info@de.pepperl-fuchs.com For the Pepperl+Fuchs representative closest to you check www.pepperl-fuchs.com/contact www.pepperl-fuchs.com Subject to modifications DOCT-2565C Copyright PEPPERL+FUCHS • Printed in Germany 10/2014...

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