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Safety notes / Technical support
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Introduction
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Dimensions
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Technical data
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Options / Accessories
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Mounting
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Electrical installation
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Signal overview
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Programming PB 3000 Plumbob
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Programming PB 9000 Remote Box
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Commissioning
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Diagnostics
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Notes for use in Hazardous Locations
Subject to technical change.
All dimensions in mm (inches).
All units in this information are CE-certified.
PB 3000
Continuous level measuring system
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PB 3000
Technical information / Instruction manual
Electrical Data
Mechanical Data
Operating conditions
Approvals
Sensor weight guide
PB 3000 Plumbob
PB 9000 Remote Box
Quickset menu
Output adjustment menu
Diagnostics menu
Communication menu
Modbus register
Interface measurement
Maintenance
Failure
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- Page 1 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Table of contents Page Safety notes / Technical support ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dimensions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Technical data Electrical Data Mechanical Data Operating conditions Approvals Sensor weight guide ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Options / Accessories ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mounting...
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- Page 3 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Introduction Function The Plumbob ® PB 3000 is an electromechanic level measuring instrument for continuous measuring of level or volumes in silos, hoppers or tanks. The Plumbob ®...
- Page 4 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Dimensions Basic type Flange version Thread version Housing Housing Housing extension Housing extension Flange Thread Socket Socket pipe pipe Rope / tape Rope / tape Flange version, bottom view Dimensions Flanges...
- Page 5 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Dimensions Options and Accessories Pos. 25 Pos. 28 Window in lid and Compressed air outside start button connector Window in lid Compressed air connector Outside start button Sensor weights Solids measurement: Rope version All weights ca.
- Page 6 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Dimensions Solids measurement: Tape version All weights ca. 2.1kg (4.6lbs) Stainless Folding Claw PVC with pin steel cover Aluminium 1.4305 (304) 380x380mm (15x15") X = 430mm (16.9") Material: 1.4310 (301) Ø95 (3.7") PA canvas...
- Page 7 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Dimensions PB 9000 Remote Box PB 9000 Panel mounting AC/DC converter Biasing network Terminal plug Mounting: DIN rail 35 Mounting: DIN rail 35 PB 9000 Wall mounting Mounting holes Depth 90mm (35.4") PB 3000...
- Page 8 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Electrical data Power supply AC version 98 .. 253V 50-60Hz DC version 20 .. 28V (voltages incl. 10% of EN 61010) Installed load AC version: 150 VA (including internal heater (80W)) DC version: One unit:...
- Page 9 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Memory Non-volatile (no backup battery required) > 10 years data retention Connection terminals 0.14 .. 2.5mm (AWG 26 .. 14) Cable entry According to selection: Screwed cable gland: 2x M20x1.5 and 1x M25x1.5 Blindplug: 2x M20x1.5 Conduit ANSI B1.20.1: 1x NPT 3/4"+ 2x NPT 1/2"...
- Page 10 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Operating conditions Process overpressure -0.3 ..+0.3bar (-4.4 ..+4.4psi) -0.5 .. + 1.7 bar (-7.3 .. +25psi) optional for CE + ATEX -0.5 .. + 1.1 bar (-7.3 .. +16psi) optional for FM general purpose Process temperature -40°C ..+80 /150 / 250°C (-40 ..+176 / 302 / 482°F) Ambient temperature...
- Page 11 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Technical data Sensor weight guide (solids measurement) Sensor weight Application Note Fits through mounting hole * Material Material Angle of Max. Thread Flange densitiy consistence repose process 3"...
- Page 12 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Options / Accessories Options Drawing see page G5 Window in lid and Enables to see the display through the closed lid and to external start button start a measurement without opening the lid. Material of the window: break-proof glass.
- Page 13 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Accessories • For connecting the Remote Box PB 9000 Extension cables • For wiring a Modbus network • Notes for choosing the right cable see chapter "Electrical Installation" •...
- Page 14 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting General Safety Instructions Process pressure Improper installation may result in loss of process pressure. Chemical resistance Materials of construction are chosen based on their chemical compatibility (or inertness) for general purposes. against the medium For exposure to specific environments, check with chemical compatibility charts before installing.
- Page 15 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Mounting Measurement during filling Filling of the silo while measuring might cover the sensor weight with bulk material. Measurements during filling of the silo are possible, if there is enough distance to the infeed, so that no material can fall on the sensor weight. •...
- Page 16 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Electrical installation General Safety Instructions Handling In case of improper handling or handling malpractice, the electric safety of the device cannot be guaranteed. Installation regulations The local regulations or VDE 0100 (Regulations of German Electrotechnical Engineers) must be observed. Fuse Use a fuse as stated in the connection diagrams.
- Page 17 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Electrical installation Terminal location Display 0/4-20mA Start input Full detector input Modbus RTU Profibus DP Relais El. counting pulse Protective Power conductor supply terminal PB 3000 - Power supply and Signal input /output DC version Power supply AC version...
- Page 18 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Electrical installation Signal input: 0.14 .. 2.5mm Full detector (AWG 26 .. 14) Signal description: See page G22 Signal output: 0/4-20mA active, isolated 0.14 .. 2.5mm (AWG 26 .. 14) Signal description: See page G22...
- Page 19 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Electrical installation PB 3000 Modbus network Profibus DP network Wiring according to Profibus DP standards Setting Biasing and Termination Resistor For use of PB 3000 units in a external Modbus or Profibus network, it is possible to set Biasing and Termination...
- Page 20 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Electrical installation Remote Box PB 9000 - Internal wiring and power supply Panel mounting PB 9000 panel Note: version PB 9000 COM1: Modbus D1 = Pin 1 and 4. Modbus D0 = Pin 8 and 9.
- Page 21 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Electrical installation Remote Box PB 9000 - Connecting to PB 3000 PB 9000 PB 3000 PB 3000 PB 3000 (see page before) Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit x Biasing network Last unit: Only if required: Power supply for PB 9000 can be taken from one of...
- Page 22 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Signal overview Signal input / output • Floating contact (terminal 24, 25) or Signal input: • 24 V DC voltage (terminal 25, 27), current consumption approx. 25mA, observe the polarity. Start of measurement Duration of starting signal: 0.7 to 5s The contact must be closed or the 24V signal must be present to start.
- Page 23 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Signal overview Relay 4 - set to "Upper stop postition" The signal allows the user to determine whether the measurement has come to its end. In this case the sensor weight is in its upper stop position, relay contacts are closed.
- Page 24 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Programming PB 3000 Plumbob Quickset menu The Quickset menu is used for fast and easy start-up of the system. If the unit is working in normal operation (measurement mode), the SETUP button brings up the Quickset menu. *Deutsch English Measurement mode...
- Page 25 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Programming PB 3000 Plumbob Programming buttons Continues with next adjustment item Continues with measurement display after parameter adjustment Starts measurement Cancels a Failure or Maintenance message Increases the value to be adjusted Decreases the value to be adjusted Runtime messages During measurement mode, following runtime indications are given:...
- Page 26 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Programming PB 3000 Plumbob Output Adjustment menu The Output Adjustment menu is used for setting the 0/4-20mA, relais and internal timer *4-20mA Current output 0-20mA mode 20-4mA 20-0mA *0mA *Failure...
- Page 27 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Programming PB 3000 Plumbob Current output mode 100% Current output at level Setting 100% 4-20 mA 4 mA 20 mA 0-20 mA 0 mA 20 mA 20-4 mA 20 mA 4 mA 20-0 mA...
- Page 28 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Programming PB 3000 Plumbob Relay 3 Selects, if relay 3 shall indicate Failure, Maintenance or both situations. Failure / Maintenance Mode Mode Present present Relay 4 Selects, if relay 4 shall indicate "Upper stop position" or Maintenance. Upper stop position / Mode Mode...
- Page 29 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Programming PB 3000 Plumbob Diagnostics menu The Diagnostics menu is used to diagnostics the unit status and for manual motor driving mode Firmware version Sensor weight moves up or Manual motor control down while pressing...
- Page 30 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Programming PB 3000 Plumbob Firmware version States the firmware version of the unit. Manual motor control The motor moves the sensor weight upwards while the "ARROW UP" button is being pushed. The motor moves the sensor weight downwards while the "ARROW DOWN"...
- Page 31 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Programming PB 3000 Plumbob Communication menu The Communication menu is used for setting parameters of Modbus RTU and Profibus DP *Modbus RTU Protocol Profibus DP 1 .. 247 Address (*100) 1200...
- Page 32 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Programming PB 3000 Plumbob Modbus Register The following registers describe the communication via Modbus. CAUTION Writing to the registers different from what is stated will cause a miss function of the unit Register Register Register...
- Page 33 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Programming PB 3000 Plumbob Explanation: Blocked: No measurement can be started. Ready: A new measurement can be started. Measurement valid: Indicates a valid measurement. Measurement not valid: Indicates a maintenance condition (details see M_MAINTENANCE) Busy: A measurement is actually running.
- Page 34 Programming PB 9000 Remote Box General • The programming can be done either directly on the Plumbob PB 3000 unit or via the Remote Box PB 9000. Programming If programming is done on the Plumbob PB 3000 unit, no more programming of the Remote Box PB 9000 is required.
- Page 35 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Programming PB 9000 Remote Box • Programming of: Quickset page Max. move distance M 24.5m Max. mov. dist. M Silo Height H Air Distance A Silo height H 26.0m Cone height See page G24 for details.
- Page 36 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Commissioning: Interface measurement General items Applications Measurement of solids in water like mud, sand, bed ash, sediment, stones etc. Rope version: The material surface can be soft / muddy or compact. Sensitivity adjustment possible. Tape version: The material surface must be compact (the sensor weight cannot sink in).
- Page 37 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnostics: Maintenance Result is an indication for the user with still valid measurement. Red LED is blinking. Relay 4 indicates Maintenance (programmable). The signal enables a preventive maintenance. Evaluating the signal can help to avoid losing the sensor weight inside the silo. If Maintenance was indicated, the measurement process can be continued.
- Page 38 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnostics: Maintenance Rope/Tape lifetime The expected life time (measurement cycles) for the rope/tape is: Rope version: approx. 100000 Tape version: approx. 250000 Note: These values refer to lifetime tests under the following conditions: No excessive material influence.
- Page 39 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Diagnostics: Failure Result is an invalid measurement. Red LED is on. Relay 3 indicates Failure. The signal indicates critical situations. Evaluating the signal can help to avoid losing the sensor weight inside the silo. If Failure is indicated, the unit must be checked on site.
- Page 40 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Notes for use in Hazardous Locations ATEX Zone classification Category useable in zone 20, 21, 22 * in case of conductive dust, 21, 22 additional requirements for 3 D* installation are necessary.
- Page 41 Continuous level measuring system ® Plumbob PB 3000 Technical information / Instruction manual Notes for use in Hazardous Locations Maximum Surface Temperature The temperature marking on the name plate refers to the instruction manual. On the following table the relevant temperature ratings are shown. The maximum surface temperature and the temperature class refer to the warmest area outside on the unit which can occur in failure case (according to EX definition).
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