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ABB LWT300 Series Quick Start Manual
ABB LWT300 Series Quick Start Manual

ABB LWT300 Series Quick Start Manual

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LWT300 Series (HART)
Quick Start Guide
Unpacking
If you are reading this document, you have already opened the box containing your instrument. While
following the basic safety instructions provided below, proceed with unpacking the content of this box.
Basic Safety
Personnel
WARNING
Only properly certified and authorized personnel should be charged with instrument
installation, electrical connection, commissioning, operation, and maintenance.
Depressurize the vessel before opening the instrument connection. Any process media
released may cause severe injuries.
Carefully plan any installation, modification, or repair before actually proceeding.
Electrical
WARNING
Do not make electrical connections unless the electrical code designation stamped on the
instrument data plate matches the classification of the area in which you want to install the
instrument. Failure to comply with this warning can result in fire or explosion.
Use only tools compliant with national insulation standards, e.g., DIN EN 60900.
Use only non-sparking tools when installing the instrument in hazardous areas.
Improper Use
It is prohibited to use the instrument for any of the following, including but not limited to:
• A climbing aid, e.g., for mounting purposes.
• A support for external loads, e.g., as a support for pipes.
• By adding material, e.g., by painting over the name plate, or welding/soldering on parts.
• By removing material, e.g., by drilling the housing.

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Summary of Contents for ABB LWT300 Series

  • Page 1 — LWT300 Series (HART) Quick Start Guide Unpacking If you are reading this document, you have already opened the box containing your instrument. While following the basic safety instructions provided below, proceed with unpacking the content of this box. Basic Safety...
  • Page 2 • Quick Start Guide (this document) • USB key (with user guide, safety guide, datasheet, customer data package [optional]) Should any part of the package be damaged upon reception, contact ABB customer service as indicated on the back cover of your user guide.
  • Page 3 Basic Physical Installation Below is a list of basic steps necessary to properly install LWT series instruments, as recommended by ABB. All installations should be performed by certified and authorized personnel in accordance with all applicable local security codes (electrical, engineering, etc.).
  • Page 4: Initial Software Setup

    Initial software setup Initial setup of the instrument is performed via the Easy Setup menu. Below you will find menu items, factory-set values (in bold) and lists of all available values when you click Select from the Easy Setup screen (if you need to configure your instrument for an oil & gas application, see "Configuring Instrument for Level and Interface Measurement Applications"...
  • Page 5 PV Percent External Temperature Empty Distance Span Probe Length Media Level Interface Thickness Interface Distance All menus available in your LWT instrument are explained in more detail in the accompanying user guide. LWT300 Series (HART) Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 6 Configuring Instrument for Level and Interface Measurement Applications The following parameters need to be configured specifically for level and interface measurement applications. Configuration of these parameters is explained in more detail in the LWT300 User Guide: • Type of application (in the Easy Setup > Application Category menu) (see "Application Category" on page 4 of this document).
  • Page 7 (for more information on blocking distance, refer to "Setting process safety parameters" in the LWT300 User Guide). — Figure 5 Blocking and Safety Distances Sensor reference point Nozzle length Blocking distance Safety distance LWT300 Series (HART) Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 8 ABB, Inc. document without prior notice. With regard to purchase orders, the agreed Measurement & Analytics particulars shall prevail. ABB does not accept any responsibility whatsoever 3400, rue Pierre-Ardouin for potential errors or possible lack of information in this document.