L E V E L P L U S M - S E R I E S ANALOG P r o d u c t S p e c i f i c a t i o n s NEMA 4X Housing, Sanitary Gauge Single Chamber Housing, Rigid Gauge Dual Chamber Housing, Flexible Gauge Level Plus M-Series liquid level gauges offer you unsurpassed flexibility to meet most process application conditions. M-Series gauges are modular in design, offering you a selection of electronics housing styles, sensor pipe styles and materials of construction. The M-Series gauge features a removable sensing element. At any time, the sensor element and electronics housing may be removed from the sensor pipe without disturbing the operation of your process. The rigid sensor comes standard with a rigid sensor element and the flexible sensor comes standard with a flexible sensor element. Optional flexible sensor elements are available for rigid pipe configurations. Up to two 4 to 20 ma loops are available for analog indication of level, interface, and temperature. HART communication allows the M-Series gauge to indicate and display all three measurements variables simultaneously. Set-up, calibration, and diagnostics are available from any point in the loop using a standard HART hand-held terminal. An optional on-board display and keypad is also provided for local indication and programming. The M-Series gauges can incorporate an RTD for spot temperature measurement of your process. Rigid gauges are available in lengths up to 25 feet and flexible gauges are available up to 40 feet in length. PARAMETER SPECIFICATION F e a t u r e s Modular design High accuracy and repeatability Two channel output Multi-drop HART communication Explosionproof and/or Intrinsically Safe (model dependent) No maintenance required A p p l i c a t i o n s Process Level Measurement Bulk Storage Interface Measurement Temperature Measurement Magnetic Level Gauge Transmitters M a r k e t s Pharmaceutical Biotech Semiconductor Speciality Chemical Process Chemical LPG m LEVEL OUTPUT Measured Variable: Full Range: Non-Linearity: Repeatability: Process Temperature: TEMPERATURE OUTPUT Temperature Accuracy: ELECTRONICS Input Voltage Range: Safety Approval: (Depending on Configuration) ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature: Vessel Pressure: FIELD INSTALLATION Length (excluding housing): Mounting: Product level and interface level 20 in. to 40 ft. (508 mm to 12192 mm) 0.035% F.S. or 1/32 in. (0.794 mm) 0.01% F.S. or 0.015 in. (0.381 mm) -40 to 257 ºF (-40 to 125 ºC) ± 2.7 ºF (± 1.5 ºC) 10.5 to 36.1 Vdc FM/ CSA Explosionproof/Instrinsically Safe Cenelec/PTB Intrinsically Safe Electronics: -40 to 160 ºF (-40 to 71 ºC) (Dependent on float pressure rating) 20 in. to 40 ft. (508 mm to 12,192 mm) 3/4 in. NPT adjustable fitting (Rigid pipe) 1 in. NPT adjustable fitting (Flexible pipe) Whichever is greater Contact factory for longer lengths. Length dependent. Contact factory for higher temperatures. Flexible sensor elements are available for rigid pipe configurations as an option. All Specifications are subject to change. Please contact MTS for specifications critical to your needs.
L E V E L P L U S M - S E R I E S A N A L O G PRINCIPLE OF MAGNETOSTRICTION The liquid level gauge is composed of three concentric members. The outermost member is a protective, product-compatible outer pipe that withstands aggressive or harsh process industry applications. The middle member has a resistive temperature device (RTD) mounted on it for accurate temperature measuring. The heart of the gauge design is the innermost member the waveguide a formed element constructed of a proprietary magnetostrictive material. A low current interrogation pulse is generated in the gauge electronics and transmitted down the waveguide creating an electromagnetic field along the length of the waveguide. When this magnetic field interacts with the permanent magnetic field of a magnet mounted inside the float, a torsional strain pulse, or waveguide twist, results. This waveguide twist is detected as a return pulse. The time period between the initiation of the interrogation pulse and the detection of the return pulse is used to determine the level measurement with a high degree of accuracy and reliability. Waveguide Outer Pipe Float (moves as level changes Float Magnets Magnetic Field from Float Magnets Waveguide Twist (at intersection of magnetic field) Magnetic Field from Interrogation Pulse ABOUT MTS MTS Systems Corporation, Sensors Division is a global operation, with facilities in the U.S., Germany and Japan. In the U.S., MTS Sensors Division is an ISO 9001 facility manufacturing highly repeatable and accurate Level Plus gauges as well as the rugged and reliable Temposonics position sensors. With a strong commitment to research and development, product quality and customer service, Sensors Division is constantly seeking ways to bring the highest value to our customers. MTS Sensor Technologie, located in Lüdenscheid, Germany, is also an ISO 9000 facility and manufactures both the Level Plus and Temposonics product lines. The strong technical staff at Sensor Technologie provides engineering assistance as well as sales and service to all of Europe. Constant communication between the product development team members in the U.S. and Germany assure that global market needs are addressed. MTS Sensors Technology Corporation, opened in 1995 in Japan, supports the large Japanese market for accurate position sensors. This facility provides local distribution and application assistance for the entire Temposonics product line. 2
D I M E N S I O N S TYPICAL PRODUCT INSTALLATIONS Rigid Sensor Pipe Flexible Sensor Pipe Typical: 3.75 in. (95.3 mm) 3/4 in. NPT Fitting 1 in. NPT Adjustable Fitting Tank Flange (provided by customer) Tank Flange (provided by customer) Riser Riser Stainless Steel Flexible Sensor Product Float Tip of Transmitter Interface Float Bottom-fixing weight, magnet, or hook Sanitary Sensor Pipe Sanitary Clamp (customer Factory Supplied Pigtail Cable (15 ft.) Sanitary Process Connnection, Sanitary Cap Top Mating Process Connection (customer supplied) Riser Sanitary Float (permanently mounted- Dependent on end plug style) Tip of Transmitter 3
D I M E N S I O N S SENSOR PIPE OPTIONS There are three sensor pipe styles: rigid, flexible, and sanitary. The rigid sensor pipe style comes with the end-plug style shown. Flexible pipe can be ordered with bottom-fixing hook, weight, or magnet. Sanitary pipes have several end-plug styles as shown below. Please note that some styles require permanently mounted floats floats cannot be removed. Rigid Pipe Flexible Pipe 1 in. NPT Adjustable Compression Fitting, 3/4 in. NPT justable Fitting 3.75 in. (95.3 mm) Typical 12 in. (304.8 mm) 27.0 in. (685.8 mm) Tank Flange Tank Flange Order Length Pipe diameter (0.625 in. dia.) 15.88 mm Order Length Outer Pipe (316L Stainless Steel) 2.9 in. (73.7 mm) (Typical) Inactive Zone Tip of transmitter 3.0 in. (76.2 mm) Inactive Zone (Typical) 3.0 in. (76.2 2.0 in. (typ) (50.8 mm) 5.0 in. (127 Sanitary Pipe Bottom-fixing Bottom-fixing Bottom-fixing 1.9 in. (48.3 mm) Typical Sanitary Process Connnection (Sanitary Cap) Note: For simplified ordering, go to www.mtssensors.com and use our online Interactive Application Worksheet. Pipe diameter (0.625 in. dia.) Constructed of 316L stainless steel Sanitary End-plug Styles Order length Inactive Zone: 3.2 in. (81.28 mm) from tip (Typical) Inactive Zone: 2.9 in. (73.66 mm) from tip (Typical) Inactive Zone: 3.2 in. (81.28 mm) from tip (Typical) Inactive Zone: 2.9 in. (73.66 mm) from tip (Typical) TB Sanitary* DP Drain-in-place w/end plug* CP Clean-in-place DN Drain-in-place, no through hole * This end plug style has permanently mounted floats floats cannot be removed from pipe. 4
H O W T O O R D E R Use the guide below to build model numbers for the M-Series gauges. Model numbers are required to place orders and are helpful in identifying installed products. M R A 1 S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 18 1) MODEL M = Magnetostrictive Gauge 2) TYPE R = Transmitter 3) INPUT POWER A = 24 Vdc, 2-wire loop (intrinsically safe) 4) OUTPUT 1 = 4-20 ma Single Loop w/hart 2 = 4-20 ma Dual Loops w/hart Note: Contact factory for magnetic level gauge applications. 5) HOUSING TYPE A = NEMA 4X, 316L Stainless Steel w/ NPT and cable (Intrinsically safe only) B = Single Cavity (Explosionproof and intrinsically safe) C = Dual Cavity (Explosionproof and intrinsically safe) D = Single Cavity with display (Explosionproof and intrinsically safe) E = Dual Cavity with display (Explosionproof and intrinsically safe) L = NEMA 4X, 316L SS w/6-pin male connector (Intrinsically safe only) 3 = NEMA 4X, 316L Stainless Steel w/ NPT and internal terminal blocks (Intrinsically safe only) 6) ELECTRONICS MOUNTING 1 = Integral Electronics 9) PROCESS CONNECTION TYPE 1 = NPT, Adjustable 3 = NPT, Welded 4 = Sanitary, Welded (Stainless Steel Only) 5 = Sanitary, Adjustable (Stainless Steel Only) 6 = 150# Welded RF Flange 7 = 300# Welded RF Flange 8 = 600# Welded RF Flange X = None 10) PROCESS CONNECTION SIZE A = 3/4 in. (NPT only) B = 1 in. (NPT only) C = 1 1/2 in. D = 2 in. E = 2 1/2 in. F = 3 in. G = 4 in. H = 5 in. (except sanitary) J = 6 in. X = None 11) RTD 0 = None 1 = One RTD, fixed position (3 inches from tip of gauge) 2 = One RTD, customer defined position (If Option 2 is selected, then 17 E must also be selected) 7) SENSOR PIPE B = Industrial end-plug w/stop collar C = Sanitary, T-bar, TB, (Stainless Steel Only) D = Sanitary, drain-in-place, DP, (Stainless Steel Only) E = Sanitary, clean-in-place, CP, (Stainless Steel Only) F = Sanitary, drain-in-place, no hole, DN, (Stainless Steel Only) H = Flexible w/ bottom fixing hook (Stainless Steel Only) J = Flexible w/ bottom fixing weight (Stainless Steel Only) K = Flexible w/ bottom fixing magnet (Stainless Steel Only) 8) MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION (wetted parts) 1 = 316L Stainless Steel 2 = Electropolished 316L Stainless Steel Note: Contact factory for other materials 12) UNIT OF MEASUREMENT M = Metric - Millimeters ( _) U = US Customary - Inches ( _. ) 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) LENGTH = Order length based on unit of measurement. Encode length in inches if ordering in US Customary (XXX.XX in.), encode length in millimeters if using metric (XXXXX mm) Rigid sensor pipe: 20-300 in. (508-7620 mm) Flexible sensor pipe: 120-480 in. (3050-12192 mm) 18) SPECIAL S = Standard Product 5
E N C L O S U R E D I M E N S I O N S The Level Plus M-Series is available with many options to suit your application. Some options are illustrated below to help in building a model number. ELECTRONICS HOUSING OPTIONS: There are three options: NEMA 4X enclosure, single chamber enclosure, and double chamber enclosure. The NEMA 4X enclosure is constructed of 316L stainless steel. The single and dual chamber enclosures may be ordered with or without a display and are explosionproof. 6.0 in. (152 mm) 4.85 in. (123 mm) NEMA 4X Enclosure 3.19 in. (81 mm) 4.85 in. (123 mm) Factory Supplied Pigtail Cable (15 ft.) Top View Single Chamber Enclosure 5 in. (127 mm) 5 in. (127 mm) 4.84 in. (123 mm) 3/4 in. NPT conduit access 8.25 in. (210 mm) 8.25 in. (210 mm) Optional Display 5 in. (127 mm) Dual Chamber Enclosure 5 in. (127 mm) 3.48 in. (88 mm) 6.95 in. (176 mm) 8.25 in. (210 mm) 8.25 in. (210 mm) Optional Display 3/4 in. NPT conduit access 6
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S PARAMETER SPECIFICATION LEVEL OUTPUT Measured Variable: Output: Full Range: Non-linearity: Repeatability: Sensor Operating Temperature: GAUGE LOOP Input Voltage Range: Reverse Polarity Protection: Lightening/Transient Protection: CALIBRATION Zero Adjust Range: Span Adjust Range: Liquid level, interface level, temperature 4-20 ma, 2 loops with HART Flexible Gauges: 120 to 480 in. (3050 to 12,192 mm) Rigid Gauges: 20 to 300 in. (508 to 7620 mm) Flexible Sensor Element: 0.035% F.S. (Independent BSL) or 1/32 in. (0.794 mm) Rigid Sensor Element: 0.020% F.S. (Independent BSL) or 1/32 in. (0.794 mm) Flexible Sensor Element: 0.01% F.S. or 0.015 in. (0.381 mm) Rigid Sensor Element: 0.005% F.S. or 0.005 in. (0.127 mm) -40 to 257 F (-40 to 125 C) 10.5 to 36.1 Vdc Series diodes Stage 1: line-to-ground surge suppressors; 2500 Amps peak (8/20 µsec.) Stage 2: line-to-line and line-to-ground transient suppressors; 1500 Watts peak (10/1000 µsec.) Anywhere within the active length Full Scale 0.5 ft. (152 mm) from zero TEMPERATURE OUTPUT Type: 4-20 ma from 1,000Ω platinum RTD at 0 C Repeatability: ±0.18 F (0.1 C) Accuracy: ±2.7 F (±1.5 C) Drift: ± 0.9 F (0.5 C) per year Zero Adjust: -40 to 255 F (-40 to 124 C) Span Adjust: 45 F (7.2 C) minimum, full scale (maximum) = 300 F (149 C) ENVIRONMENTAL Humidity: Electronics Operating Temperature: Vessel Pressure: Materials (wetted parts): FIELD INSTALLATION Mounting: Wiring: DISPLAY (OPTIONAL) Measured Variables: Level 1, Level 2, temperature Update Rate: 3 second Size: 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) Number of Digits: 16 0 to 100% R.H., non-condensing -30 to 160 F (-34 to 71 C) Dependent on float pressure rating (275 psi max- flexible outer pipe) 316L stainless steel 3/4 in. NPT fitting or flange mounting 2-wire connection, shielded cable or twisted pair to screw terminals through a 3/4 in. NPT conduit opening NEMA 4X: 15 ft. (457 cm) pigtail integral cable or Daniel Woodhead (Part No. 70807SS) 6-pole Male 1/4 in.-18 MNPT key-way receptacle HART COMMUNICATIONS Method of Communication: Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) conforms with Bell 202 Modem Standard with respect to baud rate and digital 1 and 0 frequencies. Data Byte Structure: 1 Start bit, 8 Data bits, 1 Odd Parity bit, 1 Stop bit Digital Process Variable Rate: Poll/Response Model 2.0 per second AGENCY APPROVALS Intrinsically Safe : Explosionproof: Intrinsically Safe Canadian Standards (CSA) Class I, Groups A, B, C, D Class I, Groups B, C, D EEx ia IIB + T4 FM Global Class II, Groups E, F, G Class II, Groups E, F, G EEx ia IIA + T4 PTB/ATEX Division 1, NEMA 4X Division 1, NEMA 4X Models: All Models: Explosionproof housing req. (Consult Factory for PTB/ATEX model numbers) Whichever is greater. When installed with approved I.S. barriers. Contact factory for other materials. Contact factory for longer lengths. Length dependent. Contact factory for higher temperatures. Flexible sensor elements come standard with flexible pipes. Rigid sensor elements come standard with rigid pipes. A flexible sensor element is optional for a rigid pipe configuration. Contact factory for higher pressures. 7
A C C E S S O R I E S Rigid Standard Float, Part No. 251981-X Max. Pressure: 400 psi, Max. Temperature: 300 ºF Part No. Ext. Material sg X=1 316L Stainless Steel 0.67 Critical Service Float, Part No 251469-X Max. Pressure: 425 psi, Max. Temperature: 300 ºF Part No. Ext. Material sg X=1 316L Stainless Steel 0.43 X=2 316L Stainless Steel 0.45 3.01 in. (76.5 mm) Standard Float Part No. 251981-X 1.85 in. dia. (47 mm) 0.70 in. dia. (17.8 mm) 3.57 in. (90.55 mm) Critical Service Float Part No. 251469-X 3.50 in. dia (88.9 mm) 0.70 in. dia. (17.8 mm) Label, 3A Sanitary, Part No. 400868 Sanitary Product Float, Part No. 401513-X (3A certified) Max. Pressure: 150 psi, Max. Temperature: 300 ºF Part No. Ext. Material sg Surface Finish X=1 316L Stainless Steel 0.66 200 GRIT/RA25 X=3 316L SS (Electropolished) 0.66 240 GRIT/RA15 Outside surfaces only. Contact factory for other finishes. M-Series PC Setup Software MTS Part Numbers: 252273-1: M-Series PC Setup Software on CD/Diskettes and HART Adapter 252273-2: M-Series PC Setup Software on CD/Diskettes 380068: HART to RS232 Adapter (SMAR HI-311) MTS Panel-Mounted Universal Process Meter (With 11 Point Linearization) MTS Part Numbers: 380071: LED Display Universal Process Meter 380072: LED Display Universal Process Meter with 2 relays (2 amp @ 250 VAC SPDT) 380073: LED Display Universal Process Meter with 4 relays (2 amp @ 250 VAC SPDT) Enclosure Options: 401150: NEMA 4 enclosure for one LED Display Meter 401151: NEMA 4 enclosure for two LED Display Meters Standard 1/8 DIN, high-impact ABS plastic housing, NEMA 4X/IP65 front panel MTS Loop-Powered LCD Display Meter MTS Part Number 380062 Label, 3A Sanitary Part No. 400868 FM Approved: Explosionproof, Class I, II, III; Division 1; Groups B-G Intrinsically Safe, Class I, II, III; Division 1; Groups A-G (when connected through the appropriate barrier) 4.25 in. (108 mm) 3.5 in. (89 mm) Product Float Part No. 401513-X 1.85 in. dia. (47 mm) LEVEL P SIDE TANK INDICATOR 0.70 in. dia. (17.8 mm) Centerline of Magnet UNITED STATES MTS Systems Corporation Sensors Division 3001 Sheldon Drive Cary, NC 27513 Tel: 800.457.6620 919.678.2769 Fax: 919.677.2545 level@mtssensors.com www.mtssensors.com GERMANY MTS Systems Corporation Sensors Technologie Auf dem Schuffel 9, D-58513 Lüdenscheid, Germany Postfach 8130 D-58489 Lüdenscheid, Germany Tel: + 49.2351.95870 Fax: + 49.2351.56491 www.mtssensor.de info@mtssensor.de JAPAN MTS Sensors Technology Corporation Ushikubo Bldg. 737 Aihara-cho, Machida-shi Tokyo 194-0211, Japan Tel: + 81 (42) 775.3838 Fax:+ 81 (42) 775.5512 www.mtssensor.co.jp info@mtssensor.co.jp MTS is a registered trademark of MTS Systems Corporation. Level Plus is a registered trademark of MTS Systems Corporation. Printed in USA. Copyright 2004 MTS Systems Corporation. All Level Plus products are covered by US patent number 5,545,984. Additional patents are pending. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Part Number: 10-04 550677 Revision F