Monitoring System ALMS LIBRA Table of contents Page Information for use Warning signs / Danger symbols General Guidelines and general instructions Warranty and liability Safety-related information Obligations of the operator and the personnel Marking Name plates Function Libra scale Use of the ALMS LIBRA in hazardous areas Installation General Wall mounting...
Information for use 1.2 Key This manual contains all the information you need for the commissioning and operation of the Air Liquide moni The following symbols are used in this manual: toring system LIBRA. In the following instructions, the Carry out the tasks in a specific order: weighing system is called ALMS LIBRA.
General 2.1 Guidelines and general instructions 2.2 Warranty and liability • The ALMS LIBRA series satisfies the requirements Our “General terms and conditions of sale” apply in prin of the EU Directives and the standards for electrical ciple. These can be accessed by the operator from the safety and electromagnetic compatibility.
Marking 4.1 Name plates 4.1.1 ALMS Monitoring System 4.1.2 ALMS LIBRA 1. Ex version The name plate is on the right side of the display device. 2. Non Ex version...
5.1 Function 5.2 Libra scale The ALMS LIBRA is a stationary control unit for pressure The platform scale is a robust, highquality stainless steel transmitters and scales that constantly monitors the construction. The load cells used are hermetically sealed content of compressed gas cylinders. Up to 4 channels and comply with protection class IP65.
Installation 6.1 General When assembling, avoid areas with the following condi tions that will have an adverse impact: Immediately after unpacking, check the devices for ex • heat (heating, solar radiation) ternal damage. In the event of damage, please contact •...
6.3 Installation of the LIBRA scale 6.4 Connection to the mains Check the location of the scale, level out The power supply is connect any uneven areas on the floor where it is to ed to the designated termi be installed. nals.
6.6 Sensor connection – Ex version 6.7 Alarm contact output The ALMS LIBRA monitoring system may Alarm contact output for use as a con only be installed in nonhazardous areas! nection of further signaling elements such as flash lamps, sirens or for alarm messages to systems at a higher level.
6.11 Connection of the scale 2 (4) Only qualified personnel with the relevant expertise may connect the scale(s). • 9 EXC Power supply scale black • 10 EXC+ Power supply scale brown • 11 Sig+ Signal+ scale blue When using electrical equipment in sys tems and environmental conditions with •...
Please refer to the notes in the operatinginstructions! Operation only by trained and qualified staff! Uhrzeit GPRS Passwort Contakt: PROFIBUS Adresse Air Liquide Street City Mail Clicking the arrow at the top right, changes the display to the home screen which shows cylin ders 1…4.
SIMATIC HMI 7.4 Time of day Setup / Password SIMATIC HMI 7.4.1 Pressing “Time of day” opens the “Setup/Time of Login day” window. Setup / Time of day User must log in first! Password: Current time 15.04.2020 11:42:20 Cancel New time Login / Logout 04.04.2020 11:55:00 Confirm...
7.6 Home screen 7.6.5 The name of the gas is on the left, space for infor SIMATIC HMI mative text on the right of the cylinder. 7.6.1 The first channels are displayed here. 100% 100% 18Bar If this symbol is displayed on the home screen, Bitte beachten Sie die Hinweise in der Bedienungsanleitung! Bedienung nur durch entsprechend geschultes...
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SIMATIC HMI 7.7.3 The alphanumeric keyboard appears when text is 7.7.5 If the term “not used” is entered entered. The “123” and/or “ABC” key switches to under “gas type”, this means the SIMATIC HMI the numbers/special characters view and back. channel is not used.
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Note, if the value entered in the “Cylinder pressure” field is higher than the value in the “20 mA” field in the window for scaling the pressure sensor, then the value in the “Cylinder pressure” will not be ac cepted because the pressure of the cylinder would exceed the maximum pressure of the pressure sensor.
Operation SIMATIC HMI 8.1 Level indicator and alarms 8.2 Alarm acknowledgement 8.1.1 The fill level of the cylinder is dis played as the actual pressure value (in bar or kg) at the base of the cylinder symbol. 100% 100% 100% Horn acknowledgment 18Bar 42Bar...
Cylinder 3: Pressure sensor fault! Cylinder 1: Pressure sensor fault! 8.3 Message indicator/Message window 8.3.5 All the faults that arise must be acknowl edged. Click on the corresponding mes 8.3.1 If the device is faulty, a message window with a sage and acknowledge by pressing the corresponding message indicator pops up in the key.
Commissioning the scales 9.1 General • Tap the field with the check number to prompt the password request display. The procedure for connecting the scales depends on the version of the ALMS LIBRA monitoring system. It starts with channel 1 (cylinder 1) for scale 1, channel 2 (cylinder 2) for scale 2, etc.
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• After tapping on the field below “Tare”, the password request ap pears. • Enter the password for the advanced user and confirm with OK. • Now tap the field again, enter the desired tare weight and confirm with OK. SIMATIC HMI Channel –...
Bedienungsanleitung! Bedienung nur durch entsprechend geschultes und qualifiziertes Personal! 10.2 Pressure test 100% Kontakt: Air Liquide SIMATIC HMI Strasse 10.2.1 Pressing the “Test” button takes you to the corre Consumption meters sponding submenu. only available for compressed gases! Mail Cylinder –...
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SIMATIC HMI 10.2.3 The fields displayed in the window have the follow ing meaning: Test Pressure hold test 10 min Enter test duration: 194.87 Bar Actual pressure: 100% Test – Start 196.21 Bar Starting pressure: 9,2 min Remaining time: -1.34 Bar Pressure change: Test is running...
11 Care and maintenance – Adjustment of the scale 11.1 General • By tapping the weight field again, you can enter the weight value of the weights placed on the scale. If the scales need to be repaired or there are weight de Only use weights that have been tested or viations, it may be necessary to adjust them.
12 Care and maintenance – Check sensor inputs 12.1 General During the installation or other checks such as those for the cable or sensors, you can also check all the channel inputs in parallel via an overview. 12.2 Call up the sensor test •...
14 Technical data Technical documents on request Voltage range 85 to 264 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz 180 mA at 120 V Power input 90 mA at 240 V Ambient temperature during operation -10 °C to 60 °C Degree of protection IP65 Dimensions of plastic wall housing 324 × 289 × 145 mm (height × width × depth) Weight/basic enclosure with max.
17 Spare parts and options for ALMS LIBRA Article Pos. Item Description number Enclosure lower part Enclosure lower part for ALMS series size 310 in light grey, 78005141 size 310 with processing as well as cable glands and blind cover Hinged front cover, Hinged front cover, clear for ALMS series in graphite grey, 78005143 clear, size 310...
19 Circuit diagrams 19.1 LIBRA Ex connection diagram directly on the ALMS 19.2 LIBRA Ex connection diagram with cable extension...
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19.3 LIBRA Non-Ex connection diagram 19.4 ALMS LIBRA 4W (AL part ID 196138) SIEMENS S7 1200 Alarm contact 230V / 3A 24V / 1A 11 14 Shield connection L1 N PE Power supply: 85 to 264 V AC 180 mA at 120 V AC / 90 mA at 240 V AC Note: Connect each scale with one single cable.
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19.5 ALMS LIBRA 4W GPRS (AL part ID 196139) SIEMENS GPRS S7 1200 Alarm contact 230V / 3A 11 14 24V / 1A Shield connection L1 N PE Power supply 85 to 264 V AC 180 mA at 120 V AC / 90 mA at 240 V AC Note: Connect each scale with one single cable.
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19.7 ALMS LIBRA 4W Ex GPRS (AL part ID 196141) GPRS SIEMENS S7 1200 Alarm contact 230V / 3A 24V / 1A 11 14 Shield connection L1 N PE Power supply 85 to 264 V AC Incorporated Incorporated 180 mA at 120 V AC / 90 mA at 240 V AC Ex components are Ex components are separated by plates.
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19.9 ALMS LIBRA 2W/2W Ex GPRS (AL part ID 196143) SIEMENS GPRS S7 1200 Alarm contact 230V / 3A 24V / 1A 11 14 Shield connection L1 N PE Power supply 85 to 264 V AC Incorporated Incorporated 180 mA at 120 V AC / 90 mA at 240 V AC Note: Connect each scale Ex components are...
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19.11 ALMS LIBRA 2D/2W GPRS (AL part ID 196145) GPRS SIEMENS S7 1200 Alarm contact 230V / 3A 24V / 1A 11 14 Shield connection S1 S2 L1 N PE Power supply 85 to 264 V AC Sensor cable non Ex Note: 180 mA at 120 V AC / 90 mA at 240 V AC Min.
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19.13 ALMS LIBRA 2D/2W Ex GPRS (AL part ID 196147) SIEMENS S7 1200 Alarm contact 230V / 3A 24V / 1A 11 14 Shield connection S1 S2 L1 N PE Power supply 85 to 264 V AC Sensor cable non Ex Incorporated 180 mA at 120 V AC / 90 mA at 240 V AC Min.
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19.15 ALMS LIBRA 2D Ex/2W GPRS (AL part ID 196149) GPRS SIEMENS S7 1200 Alarm contact 230V / 3A 24V / 1A 11 14 Shield connection Sensor 1 Sensor 1 Sensor 1 Incorporated Incorporated Sensor 2 Sensor 2 Sensor 2 Ex components are Ex components are separated by plates.
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19.17 ALMS LIBRA 2D Ex/2W Ex GPRS (AL part ID 196151) SIEMENS GPRS S7 1200 Alarm contact 230V / 3A 24V / 1A 11 14 Shield connection Sensor 1 Sensor 1 Sensor 1 Incorporated Incorporated Sensor 2 Sensor 2 Sensor 2 Ex components are Ex components are separated by plates.
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