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magnetostrictive level probes (XMT and SMT level probes)

TECHNICAL GUIDE

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DESCRIPTION
The magnetostrictive level transmitters are based on the principle named Wiedemann effect and enable continuous and highly accurate reading of liquids level. The XMT or SMT lever transmitter consists of A - a microprocessor electronic circuit placed into the junction box; B - a stainless steel rod containing a magnetostrictive wire. Wiedemann effect: - An electrical pulse is sent through the wire by means of the electronic circuit. - The pulse runs along the magnetostrictive wire. - When the pulse reaches the floats magnetic fields a twist is developed in the magnetostrictive wire. - The interaction between the electrical pulse and the twist creates an acoustic wave reflected back to the transmitter along the wire. - The elapsed time between the excitation pulse and the detection of the return pulse determines the liquid level inside the tank: a smaller time corresponds to higher liquid level.

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MAIN FEATURES
GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA:
Electronic Microprocessor. Remote diagnostic, maintenance and configuration. Easy substitution of the probe without extracting the rod. Tank connection: standard adjustable gland 2 G-M (others on requests). Stainless steel rod AISI304. Enclosure protection IP68. (XMT version) Certification: ATEX CESI e INERIS mark Computation of: - product level in 0,1 mm; - presence of water in 0,1 mm; - average product temperature (up to 10 digital sensors) Standard measure precision: 0,5 mm Temperature precision among -20+70 C range: 0,2 C Environmental temperature for explosion proof XMT: from -40 C to 60 C

Main features
Measurable product Accuracy Resolution Repeatability Power supply Absorpion Maximum load Temperature accuracy Temperature measuring range Temperature resolution Ambient temperature Explosion proof EX Serial communication interface Gasoline, fuel, propane (GPL), water According to the float 0,5 mm probe with serial output 1 mm probe with analogic output 0,1 mm 0,1 mm probe with serial output 0,5 mm probe with analogic output +9 V +30 V DC < 30 mA 500 Ohm 0,5C (for serial output probes only) -25C +130C (for serial output probes only) 0,0625 C -40C +60C II 1/2 GD EEx d IIB T6 ATEX CE RS 485

Technical features
Body Float Shaft Measurable height 110 mm 50 mm (other dimensions on demand) 14/16/17 mm 200 120000 mm

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MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL FEATURES 1. Stainless steel rod AISI 304 Length from 200 mm to 12.000 mm

2. Threaded connection, adjustable 2G-M 3. Junction box, IP68 protection 4. Cable gland NPT, nickel-plate brass, IP68 protection 5. Spansil floats, diameter 50 mm
TANK CONNECTION Threaded and adjustable gland From 1/2" NPT to 3/4" NPT or 2 G-M other connections by request ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Cable gland EExd 1/2" NPT IP68 AISI 304 ROD 14x1 mm max length 3500 mm 14x1,5 mm max length 6000 mm 16x3 mm max length 12.000 mm other materials/lengths by request JUNCTION BOX Painted ex-proof junction box IP68 protection FLOATS Spansil with anti-gluing tongues 50 mm other materials/dimensions by request TEMPERATURE RANGES Liquid:-45 C + 130 C Head:-25 C + 85 C ATEX version:-25 C + 60 C VISCOSITY Viscosity < 100 Cp CABLE Double screened cable, twisted, hydrocarbur resistant, gaiter min. 10 mm type FRXHH2R NPI 2x2x0,50 POWER SUPPLY 9-30 Vcc, external ELECTRICAL OUTPUTS Standard: RS 485 Special: analogic 4-20 mA, 4 wires

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MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
FLOATS The standard version of the magnetostrictive level probe XMT has two floats with the following features CODE SP-P SP-A external (mm) 50 50 H (mm) 50 50 T (mm) 16/19 16/19 max P (bar) 25 25 Weight (g) 33 72,5

NUMBER OF FLOATS AND POSITIONING ON THE LEVEL ROD The probe can work with: - two floats, to note the presence of water and product; - one single float, to note the presence of product. If the floats are not identified during working, an ERROR 1 or PROBE ERROR will appear. Floats must be mounted as depicted in figures, with the coloured part kept on the top. In case of float substitution, the product float (i.e. the red one) has to be placed before the water float (i.e. the blue one). When both the floats are placed, screw the Delrin plug. LEVEL ROD INSTALLATION The Magnetostrictive Level Transmitter XMT must be carefully taken out from the packing and placed vertically inside the tank. The rod must not be bended and/or subjected to impacts or stresses. On the top of the rod an adjustable gland is mounted, 2 G-M in the standard version. Put the rod inside the tank with extreme care and let the rod touch the bottom of the tank. Close the adjustable gland in order to block the rod itself. Connect the probe cable to the system, as described in the following. LONG PROBE INSTALLATION For long probe (greater than 5000mm) you need to use a crane to install probe in the tank. You need to avoid blending of the probe, so is recommended to support the middle of the probe during the first part of the lifting up it reach the 45 degree of inclination as show in the picture below. You can also use a pole ended with a fork to make easier and safer the lifting of the probe. NOT- MEASURABLE ZONE The not-measurable zone is the part of the tank where the level cannot be measured: In its lowest position the water float (Hwater=50 mm) touches the bottom of the tank and it doesnt move till a level of 25 mm is reached, as the magnet is placed in the middle of the float; In its lowest position the product float touches the water float, therefore the not measurable zone for the product float is equal to 75 mm (Hwater+ Hproduct/2).

MARKING AND SERIAL NUMBER - Every probe has an unique identification serial number (S.N.) which is also the ID Address of the probe - Take note of the S.N., this will be needed during console or software configuration - The serial number is written on the label in the cap head.

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ROD LENGTH DEFINITION AND OFFSET

L1 (mm) - overall rod length (L1 + H + 250 mm) L2 (mm) - internal tank diameter H (mm) - connection pipe length

Total length of a probe is defined by summarizing of internal tank diameter (L2), length of connection pipe and recommended reserve 250 mm.

SELECTION OF MOUNING TYPE

1. Stationary mounting screw with threads G 1/2, 2. With a possibility of regulating, threads , NPT 3. Flange mounting DN 50 PN 16 Recommended type of mounting 2, because it gives a possibility to regulate length of probe and correct an error at defining of its length.

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INSTALLATION STEPS:

The XMT magnetostrictive level probe is one piece or two pieces packed in cartons, it is recommended to check packing integrity. 1. When removing from original packing please pay attention not to bend the stainless steel menhole reminding that it is an electronic device. 2.The standard version of level probe XMT is supplied with a sliding fitting 2 gas M and the assembled floats enable to easily shift onto 2 connection, this making the probe insertion inside the tank easier. This means that no part of the probe must be disassembled for tank insertion operation. 3. The probe must be placed as much as possible in the centre of the tank, far from the product loading is better. 4. The probe must be assembled by keeping the body as high as possible in order to avoid its flooding. 5. It is recommended to use a 2 raiser outside the tank in order to make the shaft more rigid. 6. Before introducing the probe inside the tank take care of the correct floats positioning and clamping of the shaft end. 7. Carefully lift the probe and insert it inside the tank. 8. Insert the probe in the 2 G-F tank gate and make it reach the floor with care then raise it 10mm higher, this will avoid bending the shaft in case loading operation make tank deforming. 9. The level probe must be in vertical position inside the tank. The shaft inside the tank must not be either folded or blended and must not be subjected to impact or stress. 10. Tighten the adjustable fitting until full clamping on the shaft. Connect probe cable to the plant as described afterwards. 11. Connect probes as described in ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS section

B product float C water float

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
RS 485 COMMUNICATION INTERFACE Multi-drop connection with maximum current consumption equal to 30 mA. The serial connection grants up to max 32 probes.

Pos. 1 2 3 4

Component VCC +12V + 24 V DC RS485 B RS485 A 0V

Colour Red Brown Blue White

The XMT probes can be used via a remote connection with a master (controller or PC). By means of a dedicated communication protocol, the transducer starts a multi-drop communication between the master and one or more probes (acting as slaves). The protocol grants the data integrity during communication, such as commands, measures or transducer outputs. CONNECTION CABLE The transmitter can be cabled with 4 wires according to the RS 485 standard: - maximum wire length 5 km - maximum wire section 0,5 mm2 Cable can be armored or not and it is connected to the junction box by means of metallic explosion proof cable glands. In a serial communication, the best signal can be obtained using double screened cables; in this case it is necessary to ground the internal screen at the end of the cable and the external one at the opposite side of the cable. This procedure must be followed also when the connection cable passes along a metallic conduit, in order to prevent the shielding. Always verify the connections in respect with the other units placed on the data line, check the maximum length of connection and verify the correctness of the serial port parameters.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION In case of hydrocarbon vapour use anti-sparks tools The installation must be realized by specialized people Respect the safety rules Read carefully the instruction given in this manual The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage and/or supplementary costs due to the missing respect of the supplied instructions. The probe is supplied with 3 m of cable (1) jointly via a cable gland (2) ex-proof to the probe head. This cable must be connected to the back bone using a junction box and ex-proof cable gland. It is recommended not to cut the cable for an easy extraction of the probe from the tank in case of maintenance. It is recommended the usage of junction box JB IP68 supplied by Start Italiana under request. WARNING: it is reminded that the supplied 3 m cable is moulded inside the probe head with special compound to improve the water proof; its removal compromises the probe functioning, and keeps null the guarantee and the ATEX certification. Insert the cable in the console in the locking joint The cable inside the locking joint must be without external rubber isolation. Perform the electrical connections in the junction box as indicated in the electrical schematic. After having tested the good functioning of the system, the locking joint must be filled with resin to avoid the eventual hydrocarbon vapour infiltrations.

Remark A: Installation should be made in compliance with CEI 64-8 and CEI EN 60079-14 standards Remark B: Use cable compliant with regulation in force in the country of installation. 64-8 Electrical installations with nominal voltage not higher then 1000Vac and 1500Vdc 60079-14 (1998) Classif.CEI 31-33 Electrical contructions for explosive area for gas presence. Parte 14: Electrical installation in ex-proof area for gas presence (excluded mines).

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CERTIFICATES

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