Master Instruction

MI EML0610 A-(en)

C144LD Intelligent Buoyancy Transmitter with Torque Tube

for Level, Interface and Density

These intelligent transmitters are designed to perform measurements for liquid level, interface or density of liquids.
The measurement is based on the Archimedes buoyancy principle. Easy remote configuration and supervision with
PC or Universal Handterminal is possible. The devices also can be operated conventionally using local keys. Total I/A
Series measurement integration is available through FOXCOM communication protocol. The transmitters are approved for use in hazardous areas.

FEATURES
Communication HART or FOXCOM

Simulation of analog output for loop-check

Conventional operation with local keys

Local display in %, mA or physical units

Easy adaptation to the measuring point

Signal noise suppression by Smart Smoothing

without calibration at the workshop

Back-documentation of measuring point
Continuous self-diagnostics

Linear or customized characteristic

Configurable safety value

Micro sintermetal sensor technology

Software lock for local keys and

Separate mounting of sensor and amplifier with

reconfiguration

IN TECHNICAL COLLABORATION WITH FOXBORO ECKARDT

Process temperature from 196 C to +400 C

Materials for use with aggressive media

remote amplifier mounting kit

C144LD

MI EML0610 A-(en)

CONTENTS
CHAP. CONTENTS

PAGE

DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

METHOD OF OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2.1
2.2

Measuring principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Block diagram from Ser.No. 93/.... . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2.3

Block diagram up to Ser.No. 82/... . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3
3.1

IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Transmitter nameplate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.2
3.3

Tag No. label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Amplifier nameplate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3.4
3.5

Adjustment data label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Sensor label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.6

Boiler label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

MOUNTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4.1
4.2

High medium temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Mounting on top of the vessel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4.3
4.4

Mounting on the side of the vessel . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Mounting the wafer body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.5

CHAP. CONTENTS

PAGE

10

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

10.1
10.2

Visual inspectiont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Sensor check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

10.3
10.4

Amplifier check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacement of amplifier alectronics or sensor . 26

10.5
10.6

Replacing displacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Dismantling sensor section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

10.7
10.8

Assembling the sensor section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Replacement of connecting rod of sensor cell. . 31

10.9
10.10

Setting connecting rod of sensor cell . . . . . . . . 31

Removal of heat sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

10.11
10.12

Mounting of heat sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Dismantling torque tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

10.13
10.14

Mounting torque tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Dismantling wafer body bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

10.15

Mounting wafer body bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

11

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Displacer 104DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

11.1
11.2

General requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Explosion protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

5
5.1

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Signal wire connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

12

DIMENSIONING OF DISPLACER . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.2

Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

13

DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

COMMISSIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

APPENDIX

DECOMMISSIONING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

14
14.1

SUPPLY OF TRANSMITTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

CALIBRATION OF TRANSMITTER. . . . . . . . . 14

8.1

Calibration via local keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

14.2
14.2.1

Overview of application types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Supply via power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

8.2
8.3

Hardware write protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Calibration via Display Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

14.2.2
14.2.3

Direct supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

8.3.1
8.3.2

Menu node Display measurement value . . . . 17

Menu node MAINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

14.2.4
14.2.5

Operating via I/A-System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Intrinsically-safe application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

8.3.3
8.3.4

Menu node SPECIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Selection in Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

8.3.5
8.3.6

Numerical Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Alphanumerical Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

8.3.7
8.3.8

Error messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Master Instruction MI EMO0110 A-(en)

8.3.9

Monitoring of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Master Instruction MI EMO0120 A-(en)

9
9.1

LOCAL DISPLAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installation of local display
up to Serial No. 82/... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installation of local display
from Serial No. 93/... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Further documentation:
Master Instruction MI EML0610 B-(en) / MI EML1610 B-(en)
C144LD / C144LVD Intelligent Buoyancy Transmitters
Communication with HART Protocol
HT991 Universal Hand terminal for HART Devices
ABO991 Display and User Interface for HART devices

9.2.

WPP991 Write Protection Program

Master Instruction MI EML0610 C-(en) / MI EML1610 C-(en)
C144LD / C144LVD Intelligent Buoyancy Transmitters
Communication with FOXCOM Protocol
HHT Instruction Book 3372
I/A Series Hand Held Terminal
PC10 Instruction Book 3466
Intelligent Transmitter Configurator

MI EML0610 A-(en)

C144LD

DESIGN
131

133

134

135

120

121
150

20
120
121
131
133
134
135
150
LH

20

131

Amplifier
Sensor housing
Sensor
Wafer body with heat
sink and torque tube
Transmission lever
Torque tube
Clamping lever
Displacer with suspension chain
Version for left-hand
mounting

LH

20

150

120
For left-sided mounting all inside parts are
arranged in inversed manner.

METHOD OF OPERATION

The buoyancy force of the displacer 150 is transferred via

transmission lever 133 and torque tube 134 to operating
rod of the sensor, where it acts on free end of sensor element 121 .
Four thin film metal strain gauge elements are sputtered
onto sensor element, which change their resistance in the
ratio of the tensile or pressure tension. These four thin film
metal strain gauge elements are connected as a Wheatstone full bridge supplied from amplifier.

The voltage at the diagonal bridge section which is proportional to the effective weight is fed to the electronic amplifier
as an input signal.
This voltage is converted via the electronic amplifier into the
4 to 20 mA two-wire output signal.
The amplifier is supplied by the signal current circuit in
two-wire mode.

C144LD

2.1

MI EML0610 A-(en)

Measuring principle

(see VDI/VDE Guideline 3519, sheet 1 Verdrngermethode)

Any body immersed into a liquid is subject to Archimedian
buoyancy force which depends on the liquid density. This is
exploited to determine liquid level, density and interface level by suspending a displacer with constant cylindric shape
into a liquid.
Changes in buoyancy forces are proportional to liquid level
changes and are converted to a measuring signal.
The displacer is fully immersed for density and interface level detection. It is important that the position of the displacer
changes as little as possible over the measuring range.

The following applies in general to the buoyancy force

F acting on the displacer:

FA = Vx 1 g + ( V - Vx ) 2 g
FA
V
Vx
1
2
g
FG

Buoyancy force
Volume of displacer
Volume of medium displaced by measuring
body with density 1
Average density of heavier medium
Average density of lighter medium
Local acceleration due to gravity
Displacer body weight force

Liquid level

The force acting on the transmitter is inversely proportional to liquid level changes.

100 %

tic um
ris edi
e
ct m
ra ed
a
h ur
r c as
e
c e
la e m
p
s
Di in th
th
wi
F

0%
A

A (0%)

= F

Measuring
range

A (100%)

V


L


Vx

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2.2

C144LD

Block diagram (for HART and FoxCom (from Serial No. 93/...))

Signal
proportional
to
buoyancy
force

Mains
filter

Damping

50/60 Hz

Damping

Sensor
*)
fingerprint
data

Zero
calibration

Sensor
calibration

Smart
Smoothing

*)

Zero

Transfer
function

Measuring
span

linear or
square-root-extracted

Measuring
span

Phys.
unit

Customized
calibration

Characteristic
PV

Setpoint

linear, square-rootextracted or customized

Phys. unit

*)

Digital
Output
PV

PV
PV

Low flow
cut-off

mA

Substitue
value

mA

On/Off

%
%

Display

mA

failsafe

Selection
D

Analog
output
AA

Alignment
D/A-converter
*) calibration ex factory

2.3

Block diagram (for FoxCom (up to Serial No. 82/...))

Signal
proportional
to
buoyancy
force

MEAS#2

Smart *)
Smoothing

Mains
filter

Sensor
*)
fingerprint
data

Damping

50/60 Hz

Phys.
unit
%

Characteristic
PV

linear or
square-rootextracted

Phys. unit

MEAS#1

Damping

Phys.
unit
%

Characteristic
PV

Setpoints

Low flow
cut-off

Digital
output
PV

"off" (by linear)

(by square-root"active"
extracted)
"cut"

Display

Low flow
cut-off
PV

Phys. unit

linear or
square-rootextracted

Customized
calibration

Substitue
value

failsafe

*)calibration ex factory

mA

D
%

Alignement
D/A-converter

Analog
output
AA

C144LD

MI EML0610 A-(en)

IDENTIFICATION

3.3

Amplifier nameplate (Examples)

Amplifier Ident No.

10 0%

Type of protection

VERSTRKER / AMPLIFIER

10 0%

EEx ia IIC T4

VKE 424 079 014

TYP

BIA 408

C int

3,2 nF

30

U max. DC

HILFSENERGIE
POWER SUPPLY

Pmax. 0,9

96.D.2053

PTB Nr. Ex-

I max.

AUSGANG
OUTPUT

DC 12...30 V

150 mA

4...20 mA

Ta: -40...+80C
SER.Nr.

Serial No.

The transmitter is identified with three labels. The transmitter nameplate 1 shows the Model Code of the transmitter,
which clearly describes the device. The certificate data and
the Serial No. are entered on the amplifier nameplate 3 .
The TAG No. label 2 with the Tag No. is located underneath (as an option).
Data on the permissible static pressure and the displacer
are documented on the adjustment data label 7 on the
sensor housing

82/001356

Without / with explosion protection,

types of protection Intrinsic safety EEx ia and Explosionproof EEx d as per CENELEC

ELECTRICAL TRANSMITTER
SER. No.

59/002356

EXPLOSIONPROOF FOR CLASS I, DIV. 1,

GROUPS B, C, D.
DUST-IGNITIONPROOF FOR CLASS II, III, DIV. 1,
GROUPS E, F, G; NEMA 4X .
SEAL ALL CONDUITS WITHIN 18 INCHES.
UNUSED CONDUIT IS TO BE SEALED WITH THE PLUG
PROVIDED.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER WHILE CIRCUITS ARE LIVE.
OUTPUT

4...20

mA

TERMINAL VOLTAGE DC 12...42 V

TEMP.185 F (85C)

3.1

Transmitter nameplate (Example)

Device spezification, Model Code

With explosion protection,

Type of protection Explosionproof FM
ELECTRICAL TRANSMITTER

MESSUMFORMER / TRANSMITTER
MODEL

144LD

ECEP

SER. No.

-23ESRSEA4AP1H-AHL5

REV.Nr.

61/010233

EXPLOSIONPROOF FOR CLASS I, DIV. 1, GROUPS C, D.

DUST-IGNITIONPROOF FOR CLASS II, III, DIV. 1, GROUPS
E, F, G, ENCLOSURE 4X.
A SEAL SHALL BE INSTALLED WITHIN 50 MM OF THE ENLR 18037
CLOSURE, KEEP COVER TIGHT WHILE CIRCUITS ARE ALIVE.
UN SCELLEMENT DOIT ETRE INSTALLE A MOINS DE 50 MM DU
BOITIER; GARDER LE COUVERCLE BIEN FERME TANT QUE LES
CIRCUITS SONT SOUS TENSION.
OUTPUT

4...20

mA

TERMINAL VOLTAGE DC 12...42 V

TEMP.185 F (85C)

ID No. for special version

3.2

Tag No. label (Example))

Directly fixed or attached.

LID 09/16

With explosion protection,

Type of protection Explosionproof CSA

MI EML0610 A-(en)

3.4

C144LD

Adjustment data label

3.6

Matching the displacer:

Take care of correct matching of transmitter and displacer
while mounting. Each transmitter is calibrated to the respective displacer according to the ordering data in the factory.
Each displacer is marked with the TAG No. or, if not known,
with the last three digits of serial number of the respective
transmitter. If this identification is non-legible, displacer data
can be determined by measuring and comparison with the
data label of transmitter (one label with the adjustment data
is located on the inside and another one on the outside of
the cover of the sensor housing).

Boiler label

Boiler label with nominal pressure, material, permissible

pressure and temperature load, serial no., etc
(Example:)

GEHUSE VON ARMATUREN

BODY OF TRANSMITTER
BOITIER TRANSMETTEUR
BAUJAHR / YEAR / ANNEE
INHALT / VOLUME

LITER / LITRE

SER. Nr. / REF. No.

WERKSTOFF / MATERIEL / MATIERE
1.4571 / 1.4404
21 Cr Mo V 57 (A2,A4)

Example:

DIN

VERDRNGER / IMMERS. BODY /

PLONGEUR
LNGE
LENGTH
LONGUEUR

L=

VOLUMEN
VOLUME
VOLUME

V=

GEWICHTSKRAF
T
FG =
WEIGHT
POIDS
MAX. DRUCK
MAX. PRESSURE
PRESSION MAXI.

1000

DICHTE OBEN
DENSITY ABOVE
DENSITE HAUT

kg/m
-

bar

707

cm 3

DICHTE UNTEN
DENSITY BELOW
DENSITE BAS

1000

kg/m

1,471

kg

MESSANFANG
MIN. INPUT VALUE
DEBUT DE
MESURE

F0

1,471

kg

bar

MESSENDE
MAX. INPUT VALUE F 100
FIN DE MESURE

0,764

kg

C - 60 - 10 -10 - +50
DIN 100
100
ANSI
99
99

Location of labels::
Length L:

Length of displacer
(= measured length) in mm

Volume V:

0,25 L d (L and d in cm !)
L = Length of displacer = measured length
d = Diameter of displacer

Weight force FG: To be determined by weighing [kg]

3.5

*)

Sensor label

Additional on ex-proof devices.

(Example:)
.

MESSWERTAUFNEHMER FR
FLLSTAND / LEVEL TRANSMITTER

BIA .........

TYP

XXX

PTB Nr. Ex-

8
XXXXXXXX

EEx ia IIC T6
XXXXXXXXXX
HCHSTWERTE UND UMGEBUNGSTEMPERATUREN
SIEHE BESCHEINIGUNG
XXXXXXXXXX

*)

Attention! 1kg generates a force of 9.807 N

+100
95
84

+200
80
71

+300
70
63

+400
64
58

UNTER - 10C BETR.TEMP.SCHRAUBEN AUS A2(A4)

VERWENDEN
USE SCREWS MADE FROM A2 (A4) WHEN OPERATING
TEMPERATURE IS UNDER - 10C
UTILISER DE FIS A2 (A4) SI LA TEMPERATURE EST
INFERIEURE A - 10C

4 - 20 mA

AUSGANG / OUTPUT / SORTIE

ANSI

ZUL. BERDRCKE IN ABHNGIGKEIT D. TEMPERATUR

PERMISSIBLE PRESSURE - TEMPERATURE RATINGS
SURPRESSION ADMISSIBLE

EINGESTELLT AUF / ADJUSTED TO /

ADJUSTEE A :
mm

PN 100 / Class600

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C144LD

MI EML0610 A-(en)

MOUNTING

The transmitter is directly built onto the vessel or alternatively on a side-mounted displacer chamber (e.g. 104DC).
During installation, the permissible static pressure and the
ambient temperature range must be observed. (see chap.
3.6 Boiler label).

4.1

If the vessel contains a turbulent liquid a protection cage /

tube should be used. It has a venting hole 146 above the
maximum liquid level. Between the protection cage /
tube 142 and the displacer 150 must be a gap of at least
5 ... 10 mm.

High medium temperatures

The permissible ambient temperature must be limited for

some applications with high medium temperatures:
If condensing media with a high heat capacity are used
(e. g. saturated steam about 300 C), or if the wafer body
has a heating jacket and is heated with thermal oils (approx.
300 C), the ambient temperature directly at the sensor
housing and at the amplifier must not exceed 50 C.

4.3

Mounting on the side of the vessel

148

131

If the maximum permissible temperatures (sensor housing

120 C, amplifier 85 C, LCD indicator 70 C) are exceeded, all parts which radiate heat must be insulated (wafer
body, displacer chamber, vessel), to ensure that no heat radiation reaches the housing of the sensor or the amplifier.
Direct sunlight on the sensor and the amplifier housing
should be avoided.
Heating jackets of wafer bodys are designed for PN 25 /
Class 300.

4.2

120

120

20

140
150

147

Mounting on top of the vessel

141

141

20
148

131

147 Displacer chamber 104DC

148 Shut-off device

140

When used in Zone 0, fittings resistant to flame penetration

must be used.

146

If the chamber has not already been mounted by the customer, it must be mounted on the vessel with suitable bolts
and seals (not included in the scope of delivery). Be sure
that the displacer chamber is exactly vertical.

150

Between the protection cage or tube and the displacer must

be a gap of at least 5 ... 10 mm.

142

20
120
131
140

Amplifier
Sensor housing
Wafer body
Connecting flange

141
142
146
150

Blind flange
Protection cage/tube
Venting hole
Displacer 104DE

NOTE:
For explosion-proof devices or devices with certification as
overfill protection as per WHG and / or VbF, the remarks in
the product specifications
PSS EML0610 A-(en) and in the certificates or approvals
must be observed.

MI EML0610 A-(en)

4.4

C144LD

Mounting the wafer body

144
141

131
133
153

139
140

132
139
140

1)

on the connecting flange 140 . InPlace the seal 139

sert displacer in displacer chamber or vessel. Hold wafer
body 132 above connecting flange. Engage eyelet 132 of
displacer chain in notch in transmission lever 133 and fit
wafer body onto connecting flange.

Place seal 139 1) on wafer body. Place blind flange

141 on wafer body so that holes in blind flange and connecting flange 140 are aligned. Blind flange can be equipped with vent plug 144 .

131

143

143
132
142

132
142

140

In order to make mounting easier, mounting bracket 132 is

secured with a stud 142 to connecting flange 140 . It is
advisable to preassemble a stud by screwing a nut 143
onto thread.
Insert this stud through the top of mounting bracket and
connecting flange. Screw sufficient number of nuts onto
thread and reduced shaft from underneath for the wafer
body 131 to be firmly in position.

1)

When using an electrically non-conducting soft gasketing, the

wafer body must be grounded ( chap. 5).

Leave stud 142 in mounting bracket 132 and insert remaining seven studs. Screw on nuts and tighten gently.
Unscrew nut 143 and pull stud downwards.

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MI EML0610 A-(en)

4.5

Ensure correct matching of transmitter and displacer while

mounting. Each transmitter is calibrated to the respective
displacer according to ordering data in the factory. Each
displacer is marked with the TAG No. or, if not known, with
the last three digits of the serial number of the respective
transmitter. The corresponding displacer data (length, volume and weight) are specified on the adjustment data labels
mounted on the cover of the sensor housing. See also
chap. 3 Adjustment data label.

141
143

132
142

Pressure Rating
The displacer must be designed for the pressure rating of
the vessel - however, at least to the operating pressure and ordered accordingly. Here the maximum possible temperature must be taken into consideration.
Displacers made of PTFE are made from solid material,
and are, therefore, suitable for all pressures
(see Product Specifications PSS EML0510 A-(en)).

140

Push stud 142 through connecting flange 140 , mounting

bracket 132 and blind flange 141 .
Screw on nut 143 . Tighten nuts of all eight studs crosswise in several steps to recommended tightening torque.

Recommended tightening torque

(Prestressed to 70% of minimum yield point at 20 C)

Studs
Tightening
torque [Nm]]

M16

M20

M24

M27

M30

M36

95

185

310

450

630

1080

Jointed displacer elements

Displacers of length over 3 meters (1 m for PTFE) are jointed (multi-section) displacer elements. The displacer elements are screwed together and secured with the wire clip
131 to avoid bending or damage during insertion into the
vessel. The elements of displacers with 13 mm are not
screwed together; they are secured with hook and eyelet
152 . Additional securing is not necessary 1).

Note:
Studs and nuts material depends on material of wafer body
and temperature of process medium. These parts are delivered by FOXBORO ECKARDT in accordance with the table below unless otherwise specified in the order:

*)

Displacer 104DE

Wafer body
material

Temperature
of measuring
medium

Steel C 22.8

-10 ...+350C

Steel 15 Mo 3

-10 ...+500C

316L (1.4404)

-10 ...+400C

316L (1.4404)

-60 ...+400C

Identification

Studs

GA;

Nuts:

G;

Studs

*)

Nuts

GA

Diameter
> 13 mm

Diameter
< 13 mm
resp.. PTFE

*)

151

152
A2-70

A2-70 M30
A2-50 > M30
A2-70 M20
A2-50 > M20

1)

When used in Zone 0, the eyelets must also be welded.

MI EML0610 A-(en)

Damping element
In operating conditions with strong external vibrations - e.g.
nearby compressor stations - the damping element
(Option -D) shoud be used.

C144LD

11

Note for displacers with diameters less than 30 mm

Displacers with diameters < 30 mm can also be suspended
when the wafer body has already been mounted. As an aid
to installation, a wire can be pulled through the hole in the
eyelet 153 . The displacer is lowered through the wafer
body with this wire, past the transmission lever and into the
displacer chamber or vessel. The eyelet must then be hooked onto the notch 133 in the transmission lever.
Finally remove the wire.

153

133

It is hooked onto the suspension chain of the displacer in

place of 7 chain links (105 mm). This spring is specially
matched to the resonance frequency of the displacer and is
made of stainless steel (Mat. No. 1.4310, max operating
temperature 250C) or Hastelloy C (max operating temperature 350 C).

Use in Zone 0 or as overfill protection as per VbF and /

or WHG 2)
Mechanics
Displacers of more than 3 m length must be secured
against oscillating when used in Zone 0.
When used as overfill protection as per VbF and / or WHG,
the displacer must always be installed with guidance. Guidance devices over 3 m long must also be secured against
bending.
Potential equalization
When used in Zone 0 and / or as overfill protection as per
VbF, only displacers of metal or PTFE + 25 % carbon may
be used.
A potential equalization line must be mounted as an electrical bypass of the displacer suspension(s) if the residual displacer weight is 10 N, or if more than 6 contact points are
present.
To avoid the danger of electrostatic ignition, a connection to
the transmitter with good conductivity must be ensured.
The volume resistance between the lower end of the displacer and the ground may not exceed 106 .

2)

Please see corresponding certificates for further details

Hooking the eyelet onto the notch in the transmission lever

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

5.1

Signal wire connection

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22

Transmitter with PG 13.5 threads can be supplied with cable gland 38 and cover screw 39 . Cable gland and cover
screw are interchangeable.

24

39

38

Transmitter with NPT or M20 thread are supplied without

cable gland. The cable gland used has to conform to possible Ex. requirements.
This is the users responsibility.

Actions:
- Tighten cover lock 24 (if provided) and unscrew cover
22.
- Guide cable through cable gland and connect to
terminals 45, 46 and 47.

48
46
45

- Proper installation of cable gland has to be observed.

- Screw cover 22 and install cover lock 24 (if provided).
- If necessary connect external ground terminal 48.
1

ON

Note:
For explosion-proof devices follow reference for cable gland
and cover screw in chapter 11.

49
50

TEST
HT

51
47

5.2

Ground

If connection to ground is necessary (e.g. potential equalization, protection of electromagnetic influence), ground terminal 47 or external ground terminal 48 must be connected.
When using an electrically non-conducting gasketing, the
wafer body must be grounded by wire with the connection
flange.

100%

Ground for wafer body

22
24
38
39
45
46
47
48
49
50
51

Connecting compartment cover

Cover lock
Cable gland
(permitted cable diameter 6 to 12 mm)
Cover screw
Connection terminal +
wire cross

Connection terminal

section

max. 2.5 mm2

Ground terminal
External ground terminal
Switch for bridging interlock diode
Test sockets ( 2 mm)
Sockets for hand terminal resp. modem

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COMMISSIONING

Generally installation and adherence to safety regulations

have to be checked prior to start-up.
After correct installation, signal wire connection and opening
of any existing isolating valves, the transmitter is ready for
operation.
If necessary the configuration of lower range value, upper
range value and damping has to be checked.
Protect enviroment; do not allow measuring substance to
escape. Catch and dispose properly.
Checking of output signal
Supply voltage > 12,7 V
With a transmitter supply voltage of > 12.7 V, the output signal can be checked uninterruptably at the test sockets 50
with a low load ampere meter (Ri 10 ). The switch 49
must be in position 1 (see figure in chapter 5).
current meter
R i  10 W

Checking the lower range value for interface and

density
The lower range value F0 can be checked with the following
methods:
- Displacer is completely immersed in the liquid with the
lower density
- by specifying the weight force for F0 with weights (in the
workshop)
Upper range value
The upper range value F 100 can be checked with the following methods:
- by producing the corresponding level, interface or
density, provided the specified operating densities are
correct.
- by specifying the weight force for F0 with weights (in the
workshop).
Damping
Damping of 8 sec is set at factory. If necessary, this value
can be checked on devices with an LCD indicator and
changed locally.
Correction of lower range value, upper range value,
damping
See chapter 9, page, Calibration of Transmitter.

50
49

13

45

ON

+
interlock diode

46

Uninterruptable checking of output signal

Supply voltage 12,7 V
With a transmitter supply voltage of 12 ... 12.7 V, move
switch 49 to ON . Herewith the interlock diode for uninterrupted check of output signal, is shortcircuited. No signal
can be measured at test sockets 50 .
For checking purposes an ampere meter has to be switched
into output circuit 45 - 46.

Checking of calibration

- Switch off power supply.

Checking the lower range value for level measurement.

For level measurements, the weight FG of the displacer is
equal to the weight force F0 for the lower range value. An
exception is the measuring range with elevation.The lower
range value can be checked with a free-hanging displacer
and a completely empty vessel.
Checking the lower range value for measuring range
with elevation
The lower range value F0 can only be checked by specifying the vessel level corresponding to F0 or by specifying the
weight for F0 (workshop task).

DECOMMISSIONING

Prior to decommissioning take precautions to avoid disturbances:

- Observe Ex. protection.

- Caution with hazardous process media!

With toxic or harmful process media, observe relevant
safety regulations.
Before dismantling the transmitter, the procedure below
should be followed:
- Depressurize vessel or displacer chamber.
- Drain off measuring medium in displacer chamber.
- Protect the environment; do not allow measuring
substance to escape. Catch and dispose them properly.
The procedure for dismantling the transmitter is the reverse
of that described for mounting.

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CALIBRATION OF TRANSMITTER

Zero point, lower and upper range value and damping of

transmitter are factory calibrated according to the order.
Therefore, no calibration is necessary at start-up.
In case the order does not include this data, the transmitter
is supplied as follows:
displacer weight force =
1.500 kg
buoyancy
=
5.884 N (0.600 kg)
indication
=
%
damping
=
8 sec (63 % time)

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Operation and function of keys

The two local keys 0% and 100% are used to set lower and
upper range value, initial value of analog output and damping.
Amplifier housing with key

A
100%

The operating data is stored in the transmitter in accordance with the order.
If the actual operating data deviates from the order calibration becomes necessary.
The transmitter is designed for a displacer weight force of
1)
max. 2.500 kg and a buoyancy force of 2 N to 20 N.
Calibration via local keys
A calibration can be done via local keys at the transmitter, if
the amplifier compartment is designed with external
keys, see chapter 8.1. calibration via local keys
or the display is provided with keys (display keys) see
chapter 8. 3 calibration via display keys.
Calibration via HART protocol
Calibartion via handterminal HT991
Calibration via PC,
display and user interface ABO991 / PC20
Basic calibration via PC and Transmitter Service
Program TSP991
(necessary if sensor or amplifier were changed).
Calibration via FOXCOM protocol
Calibration via FOXCOM Handterminal HHT
(not 144LD starting from Ser.No. 93/...)
Calibration via PC, software PC10 / PC20
I/A Series System IFDC - Software
Basic calibration via PC and Service Program Fingerprint Data Series 140 (SP 140)
(necessary if sensor or amplifier were changed).

1)

Attention! 1kg generates a force of 9.807 N

Calibration via local keys

100%

0%

0%

After lifting the key protection cap A insert a screw driver or

pin ( 3 mm) into hole B and press down to second pressure point.
Both keys have two assigned functions, dependent on pressing time.
Zero
Press key 0% less than 3 sec (not available with FOXCOM).
Lower range value
Lower range value of analog output:
The output signal is adjusted to 4 mA if the key 0% is pressed longer than 5 sec.
Upper range value
The output signal is adjusted to 20 mA if the key 100% is
pressed more than 5 sec.
Damping 1)
The damping is set to 8 s by manufacturer. With the local
keys damping can be adjusted between 0 and 8 s (63 %
time).
The local display shows the current damping value. If the
key 100% is pressed less than 3 sec. Further acting of key
100% stepwise sets damping.
After damping selection, confirm by briefly pressing key 0%.
Damping can be set between 0 and 32 s via Handterminal
or PC.

2)

Damping is only adjustable with local keys if local display is provided.

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Calibration and check of lower range value and upper

range value

Wet Calibration

Equipment:

Equipment:

- Stabilized power supply DC 24 V, 30 mA

- Local display configurated with mA resp. % or multimeter

- Local display configurated with mA resp. % or multimeter

(see chapter 6, Checking of output signal)

- Screw driver ( 3 mm)

- Screw driver ( 3 mm)

If process conditions for 0 % and 100 % can be set during

installation it is also possible to calibrate installed transmitter.

1)
(Precision
- Set of weights, for weight force up to 2.5 kg
weight-class M1)

- Weighing pan 2) to be suspended in place of displacer

Actions:
- Set conditions (e.g. level) for lower range value.

Actions:
- Put transmitter in operational position and connect
transmitter.

- Adjustment of 0 % by adopting present value.

Press key 0 % less than 5 sec.

2)
- Put on weights for lower range value (F0) .

- Set conditions (e.g. level) for upper range value

- Adjustment of lower range value by adopting the present

value.
Press key 0% more than 5 sec.
- Put on weights for upper range value (F100).
- Adjustment of upper range value by adopting present
value.
Press key 100% more than 5 sec.

1)
2)

Attention! 1kg generates a force of 9.807 N

The weight of weighing pan must be taken into account

- Adjustement of 100 % by adopting the present value.

Press key 100 % more than 5 sec.

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Hardware write protection

(Starting Ser. No. 93/...)

The hardware write protection prevents the changing of the

configuration of the transmitter. To enable writing on the
transmitter, the jumper has to be plugged as shown in the
figure below.
Note:
If no jumper is set, the transmitter is write protected.

Pins for jumper

No write protection

Write protection

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Calibration via Display Keys

(from Serial No. 93/...)

The most important configurations and calibrations can be

performed as per menu directly at the transmitter via two
keys (NEXT and ENTER).
(The menu structure is identical for the I/A 140 Series with
either HART or FOXCOM communication protocols.)
Note:
Observe limitations for opening of housing in hazardous
areas. For transmitters with additional marking EA4" (explosion protection EEx ia IIC T4) is the openeing of housing
possible without safety limitation. For all other versions of
explosion protection see notes in chap. 11.2 .

NEXT

E/N

E
Display PV

Show sensor temperature

N
MAINT

ENTER

E/N
see "Maintenance" menu structure

N
SPECIAL

E/N
seee "Special" menu structure

Menu structure
The highest menu level offers sub-menus Display PV,
Maintenance and Special .

Operation differs between menus for the selection of given

functions and menus for the input of numerical or alpha-numerical characters.
(see Selection in menu", Numerical input and Alpha-numerical input)

8.3.1

Abbreviations used in menu structure and flow charts:

Display according to the configuration in menus Special Others:

E
N

LRL
LRV
PV
URL
URV

ENTER button
NEXT button
(with autorepeat: i.e. long, continous actuation
corresponds to multiple single actuations
Lower Range Limit
Lower Range Value
Primary Variable
Upper Range Limit
Upper Range Value

1.
2.
3.
4.

Menu node Display measurement value

No display
Display of PV value and physical unit
Display of PV value (in %) regarding LRV and URV
(in %)
Display PV value (in mA) regarding LRV und URV
(in mA)

Display sensor temperature

Sensor temperature shown in C.

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Menu node MAINT

Branching to Maintenance" menu (no protection by password).

E

DAMPING
N

RANGE

E/N

Num. Input DAMPING

E
INPUT

E/N

E/N

Num. Input LRV

Num. Input URV

APPLY

E
E

E
N

DONE

FAILMNU

CANCEL

E
SUBST V
N

E
RESET?
N

APP URV

APP LRV

DONE

DONE - Cancel
substitute value

WAIT - Cancel
changes

SAVE

SAVING - Save
changes

8.3.2.1 Menu node DAMPING

Configuration of PV damping.
Menu node Numerical Input DAMPING
Display / Input of PV damping (phys. unit SEC). The rated
value range is 0 ... 32 seconds.

8.3.2.3 Menu node FAILMNU

Branching to Failure menu.
Menu node SUBST V / RESET?
Manual take back of configured substitute value. If substitute value is taken back automatically this menu is out of
operation.

8.3.2.2 Menu node RANGE

Configuration of LRV and URV of PV. It is possible to choose between input (INPUT) or default (APPLY) of LRV and
URV. The rated value range is LRL...URL.

8.3.2.4 Menu node CANCEL

Menu node INPUT / Numerical input LRV

Configuration of LRV by input.

8.3.2.5 Menu node SAVE

Menu node INPUT / Numerical input URV

Configuration of URV by input.
Menu node APPLY / APP LRV
Configuration of LRV by default (current PV is indicated).
LRV is taking over by pressing ENTER button.
Menu node APPLY / APP URV
Configuration of URV by default (current PV is indicated)
URV is taking over by pressing ENTER button.

By pressing ENTER button all changes are taken back.

By pressing ENTER button all changes are stored.

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Menu node SPECIAL

Branching to Special" menu. In contrast to the Maintenance" menu it is possible to make extensive configuration and calibration. Optional it is possible to configure protection by password.
A
E
ADAPT
N

E
TASK

LEVEL

E
PV UNIT

STANDARD

N
SPECIAL

INTERF

inH2O

N
KG

mmH2O

E
SPECIAL

AlphaNum. Input UNIT

E/N

Num. Input PV_URL

E/N
E

E/N
Num. Input LOWER DENSITY

LW DENS
N
E

E/N
Num. Input UPPER DENSITY

UP DENS
N

E
CHAR PV

LINEAR

SQRT

SPECIAL

E
OUTPUT

E/N

DAMPING
N

Num. Input DAMPING

E
RANGE

Num. Input. LRV

Num. Input. URV

APP LRV

APPLY

APP URV
N

DONE

SQRT

LINEAR

E
FAILMNU

E
SUBST V

E
STORE

N
AUT RET

MAN RET

N
E
SAFE V

E
N

AUT RET

MAN RET

E
E

E
E/N

Num. Input mA

SAFE V
N
E
CONFIG
N

E
CALIB

N
ON

N
E
SENSOR

ON

OFF

E
E

EEPROM

E
N

ON

OFF

E
E

E
N

PVLIMIT

OFF

E
N

ON
E

E
DONE

E
XFR FCT

E/N

E/N

INPUT

OFF
E

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Menu node SPECIAL (continued)

E

SENTEMP

OFF

E
E

EL TEMP
N

E
N

ON

OFF

E
E

RANGE
N

USR CAL

ON

E
N

ON

OFF

N
LW TRIM

Num. Input LOWER TRIM VALUE

E/N

N
UP TRIM

Num. Input UPPER TRIM VALUE

E/N

CLR TRIM

OTHERS

SURE

DONE - Lower & Upper

Trim Value deleted

KEYS

ENABLE

N
E

DISABLE

SPAN

DISPLAY

PV UNIT

% RANGE

FREQ

N
E

mA

NONE

E
N

OFF

ALL

60 HZ

PASSWD

50 HZ

ZP+SPAN

ON

E
N

CHANGE?

REPEAT

FAILED - if different
E

AlphaNum. Input PASSWORD

AlphaNum. Input PASSWORD

E/N

E/N

CHANGED - if equal
E

REV

CANCEL

HDW REV

E/N

N
SAVE

FMW REV

WAIT - Cancel
changes
Password Mode
OFF

SAVING - Save
changes
Password

ON
FAILED - password wrong

PASSWD

wrong

AlphaNum. Input PASSWORD

o.k.
SAVING - Save
changes

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8.3.3.1 Menu node ADAPT

Branching to configuration for adaptation of sensor
measurement value.
Menu node TASK
Configuration of measurement task. Selection of measuring
task in menu. The configured measuring task is of a purely
informative character and has no effect on the functionality
of the transmitter.
Menu node PV UNIT / STANDRD
Configuration of standard unit for PV. Selection of the unit in
menu. If the new unit can be derived from the old one (e.g.
mbar to bar) or if there is a change from unit % to a pressure unit, an implicit conversion from LRV, URV, LRL and
URL takes place. The calculated URL is displayed, but cannot be changed. In case old and new units are not identical,
URL=0.0 is set and has to be entered.
Menu node PV UNIT/ SPECIAL
Configuration of a special unit PV. It is possible to define a
unit with max. 6 characters (see chap. Alpha-numeric input). If old and new units are identically, the current URL is
displayed and can be changed. If old and new unit are not
identically URL is setted to 0.0 and must be entered.
Menu node LW DENS and UP DENS
Configuration of density (lower density and/or upper density)
of the measuring product. The configured density is in the
unit kg/m3 and is of a purely informative nature having no
effect on the functionality of the transmitter.
Menu node CHAR PV
Configuration of transmitting characteristic of PV. Selection
of characteritic in the menu.
LINEAR linear characteristic
SQRT
square-root extracted characteristic
SPECIAL customized characteristic
Value pairs X/Y associated with characteristic SPECIAL
cannot be entered via display menu.

8.3.3.2 Menu node OUTPUT

Branching for configuration of current output of transmitter.
Menu node DAMPING and RANGE
see MAINT
Menu node XFR FCT
Configuration of the transfer function of the current output.
Selection of transfer function in menu.

8.3.3.3 Menu node FAILMNU

Branching in the failure menu.

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Menu node SUBST V / STORE

Configuration of the behavior during Store last Value. In
case of an error, the transmitter maintains the last valid output current until the error is eliminated (automatic return
AUT RET) or until the substitute value is manually returned
(MAN RET).
Menu node SUBST V / SAFE V
Configuration of the behavior of the substitute value. In
case of an error, the transmitter changes the output current
to a configured substitute value and maintains the output
current until the error is eliminated (automatic return AUT
RET) or until the substitute value is manually returned
(MAN RET).
Menu node SAFE V
Configuration of the substitute value. The permissible value
range is 3.6 23 mA. This value is of significance only if the
Substitute value is configured instead of Store last value.
During an error this configured value becomes the output
current of the transmitter.
Menu node CONFIG
Branching for configuration of malfunctions messages.
There are seven areas where a malfunction signal can either be activated (ON) or supressed (OFF).
1. CALIB

Internal calibration failed

2. SENSOR

Pressure peaks of 150 % of nominal

range

3. EEPROM

Write EEPROM impossible

4. PVLIMIT

PV 110 % of nominal range

5. SENTEMP

Sensor temperature out of limits

6. EL TEMP

Electronic temperature outside

45 ... 85 C)

7. RANGE

Configured measuring range invalid

8.3.3.4 Menu node USR CAL

Branching to user calibration of PV.
Menu node LW TRIM
Calibration of lower trimpoint. Indication of measuring value
corresponding to the lower trimpoint and entry of value.
Following entry of trimpoint the transmitter calculates, based on trimpoint and measuring value, a new zeropoint for
its transmitting characteristics.

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Menu node UP TRIM

Calibriation of upper trimpoint. Indicating measuring value
corresponding to upper trimpoint and input of value.
Following input of trimpoint transmitter calculates a new
zeropoint and new end for its tranfer characteristics based
on trimpoint and measuring value.

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8.3.4

8.3.5
Menu node CLRTRIM
Delete user calibration (clear trimpoints).

8.3.3.5 Menu node OTHERS

Menu node KEYS / ENABLE
Release of all functions of external keys (0%- and
100%-button) of transmitter
Menu node KEYS / DISABLE
Selective blocking of external keys of transmitter.
SPAN
ZP+SPAN
ALL

URV configuration blocked

LRV + URV configuration blocked
all functions blocked

Menu node DISPLAY

Configuration of measurement diagram in display.
PV UNIT
Display of value and unit of PV
% RANGE
Display of percent value of PV
MA
Display of mA value of PV
NONE
No display
Menu node FREQ
Adapt the trouble suppression to the line frequency
Menu node PASSWD
Branching into password administration. It is possible to secure storing of changes in the SPECIAL" menu by a password interrogation, i.e. password interrogation may be activated (ON) or deactivated (OFF). It is possible to change
the password during activated password interrogation. Dual
input affects the change.
Menu node REV
Display of firmware and hardware revisions.

8.3.3.6 Menu node CANCEL

Taking back all changes by pressing ENTER.

8.3.3.7 Menu node SAVE

During deactivated password interrogation all changes are
stored by pressing ENTER. During activated password
interrogation it is necessary to enter the correct password
(the old password hast to be used in the configuration of a
new password) to store all changes .

Selection in Menu

In selecting a sub-menu the presently selected menu point

will be shown first. The following menu point is selected; it is
accepted by pressing ENTER.

Numerical Input

If the menu requests numerical input the current value and

name are displayed.
By actuating key NEXT the menu position is exited
without changing the value.
Following pressing ENTER the value may be changed by
pressing key NEXT and upward counting of the blinking
number (1 follows 0). ENTER switches to the following
position.
Following change and/or activating of all characters (max. 5
digits) input of the decimal point is requested. Key NEXT relocates decimal point. By pressing ENTER the value has
been transferred.
Upon transfer the value range is checked. In case of faulty
input a blinking error signal is actuated for about 3 seconds
(see Error signals) and is branched to menu node Cancel.

8.3.6

Alpha-numerical Input

If the menu requests an alpha-numerical input, the presently selected characteristic chain is shown.
By actuating key NEXT this menu position is exited without
changing the value.
Following pressing ENTER the value may be changed by
pressing key NEXT and upward counting of the blinking
characteristic ( A follows 0 ). ENTER switches to the
following position.
Following change and/or activation of all characters (max. 5
characters) the character chain is transferred by activating
key ENTER.

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Alphanumerical Input

Numerical Input
Editing
Show
E
numerical
data

Editing

1. character
Show
E
alpha-num.
data

N
N

XX . XXX
E

8.3.7

XXXXX

XXXX . X

1. character

9
E

2. character

5. character

E
N

A
N

2. - 4. character

XXX . XX

B
E

9
E

n. character

Decimal point

Error messages

The following error messages are possible:

8.3.9

Monitoring of time

By entering menu node MAINT the monitoring of all keys

in menus Maintenance and Special will be started for
120 seconds which will be restarted with each pressing of
keys.

BADDAMP

invalid range of damping

BAD LRV

invalid range of LRV

BAD URV

invalid range of URV

By exceeding the monitoring time all previous changes will

be canceled and the menu is branching to menu node Display PV.

BADSPAN

span
| upper trim point lower trim point |
< 2 % of max. admissible span of
measurement

Only the menu steps associated to menu nodes USR CAL

and APPLY are not monitored.

BAD PAR

invalid range of upper or lower trim point

BADPROC

invalid value of upper or lower trim point

BAD URL

invalid range of URL

BAD MA

invalid range of output current

WR PROT

transmitter is write protected

If one of this errors occurs, it will not be accepted. Break-off

by activating CANCEL.

8.3.8

Warning messages

A configuration triggering a warning will be accepted and

can be assumed via SAVE.
Warnings are:
WRNSPAN

observe extended technical data for turn

down > 1:20 (TI EMP0600G-(en))

WRN URV-

invalid range of URV due to indirect

configuration.

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9.2

LOCAL DISPLAY

As accessory for the digital transmitter, a 5 digit LCD is

available with display in %, mA or physical units.
The local display can only be activated by configuration via
handterminal HT991 or PC.
See Master Instruction
for HT991:
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for PC:
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Starting from Series No. 93/... the PV indication can also
be activated via keys at the display.
Note:
Subsequent installation or replacement of LCD display by
original parts is not a repair or change as defined in ElexV,
if performed by authorized personnel

Installation of local display

from Serial No. 93/......

(See figure amplifier electronics in chapter 10)

For replacement or upgrading of the local display a conversion kit is available. It contains
25 Front housing cover with show glass
26 O-ring seal
62 Electronic housing with display
65 O-ring seal
Installation is done by exchanging front housing
cover 25 without show glass.
Actions:
- If provided remove cover lock 24 .
- Unscrew housing cover 25 .
- Remove electronic housing 62 .

9.1

- (First of all strip off snap hook D, to avoid damaging the

conntector of the display electronic)

Installation of local display

up to Serial No. 82/......

Bend snap hook D from top with suitable srew driver

with care outwards and pull out amplifier board 61 at one
side. Strip off also snap hook E and take off the whole
amplifier board 61 by pulling at the connector board F .

(See figure amplifier electronics in chapter 10)

For replacement or upgrading of the local display a conversion kit is available. It contains
25 Front housing cover with show glass
26 O-ring seal
56 LCD display, 5 digits with
53 Terminal block
Mounting is performed by exchanging front housing
cover 25 without show glass and support plate 58 .

Actions:
- Unscrew housing cover 25 and remove support plate 58

- Connect terminal block 53 of LCD display to amplifier

board 59 and screw LCD display.
Use original parts only!

- Attach new front housing 25 together with O-ring 26 .

The local display can be twisted in 90 -steps. For this purpose the rubber buffers A of the LCD display have to be
shifted:
- To loosen rubber buffer, press pin in direction B.

61

If necessary pull out terminal block 52 and 54 .

- Lock amplifier board 61 with display unit 62 in new

electronic housing.
- Pull O-Ring 65 over electronic housing 62 .

- To fasten rubber buffer, press head in direction C.

- If necessary replug terminal block 52 and 54.

- Completely insert electronic housing with display unit 62
and level into amplifier housing 21. The electronic
housing can be turned in 90 -steps.
- Screw new front housing cover 25 with O-ring 26 .

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b)

25

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR

The safety requirements (chap. 11) must be observed.

Attention Calibration Data! (Fingerprint Data)
This data determined in the factory are allocated to the respective transmitter parts (sensor cell + torque tube + wafer
body).
For delivery of the 144LD these values are loaded in the
amplifier (software).
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In case of amplifier exchange this fingerprint data

may be transmitted to the new amplifier, respectively
can be provided by manufacturer (floppy disk).
This requires the Transmitter Service Program
- TSP991 (HART) resp. FTSP (FOXCOM)
(up to Ser. No.: (82/...).
- SP140 (from Ser. No. 93/...)
When exchanging torque tube or sensor cell manufacturer has to determine new fingerprint data if full accuracy of zero point and span at alternating ambient temperatures is to be maintained.

c)

If torque tube only is exchanged the existing fingerprint

data can be used. Only minor worsening of temperature behavior is to be expected.

d)

When exchanging the sensor cell, a temperature error

of up to 3-fold has to be anticipated if no new fingerprint
data is read in.

Fingerprint data may be ordered from manufacturer by stating the sensor cell code (5 digits, e. g. GFEHG). The sensor cell code is inscribed directly on the sensor cell.

141

140

147

10.2

Sensor check

Workshop work (see figure amplifier electronics)

- Disconnect transmitter from current.
- If provided, remove cover lock 24.
- Unscrew front housing cover 25.

10.1 Visual inspection

The transmitter normally does not require any maintenance.
For routine maintenance it is not necessary to disconnect
the entire transmitter from the connecting flange 140 .
For a visual inspection of state and cleanliness of the displacer chamber 147 , the displacer itself and its suspension
open the blind flange 141 as shown in figure below.

- Unscrew local display 56 resp. support plate 58, resp.

pull out electronic housing 62.
- Take off terminal block 52.
1)
- Resistor check :
R1between gray and yellow
R2 between white and brown
R3 between gray and green
R4 between green and brown
R TK between red and red

= 3,375 k to 4,875 k
= 3,375 k to 4,875 k
= 3,375 k to 4,875 k
= 3,375 k to 4,875 k
=
50 to 150

The resistors R1, R2, R3 and R4 must be within a

tolerance band of 6 from one another.
If the measured values deviate from these values the sensor element has to be replaced.

10.3 Amplifier check

All intelligent transmitters of the I/A 140 Series are equipped
with a uniform standard amplifier.
The output signal can be checked via test sockets (see
Chapter 6 Commissioning).

1) Check with suitable test prods

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10.4 Replacement of amplifier

electronics or sensor
Workshop activity
Sensor and / or amplifier electronics replacement by a set
of original parts is no repair in the sense of Elex V if performed by authorized personnel.
Note:
Take steps to prevent the damaging of sensor and amplifier
electronics when working at sensitive electrostatic components.
Make sure that sensor element and amplifier both meet the
required certificate of conformity.
After replacement of amplifier or sensor element fingerprint
data have to be downloaded to amplifier. Lower and upper
range value have to be readjusted. (see Chapter 8).

10.4.1 Amplifier electronics

up to Serial No. 82/......
Procedure for exchange of amplifier electronics (see
figure amplifier electronics)
- If provided, remove cover lock 24.
- Unscrew front housing cover 25.
- Unscrew local display 56 resp. support plate 58 and
carefully take off terminal blocks 52, 53 and 54 from
amplifier board 59.
- Loosen 2 screws 60 and unsnap electronics board 59
out of plastic container. Remove if necessary.(Assembly
has to be done in reverse)
- Install front housing 25 with O-ring 26 and install cover
lock 24 (if provided).
-

10.4.2 Amplifier electronics

from Serial No. 93/......
Procedure for exchange of amplifier electronics (see
figure amplifier electronics)
- If provided remove cover lock 24.
- Unscrew front housing cover 25.
- Pull out electronic housing 62 and take off terminal
blocks 52 and 54 from amplifier board 61.
- Carefully remove snap hook of electronic housing 62 by
means of suitable tool and take off amplifier board 61 .
(see chap. 9.2)
- Lock amplifier board 61 in electronic housing 62 and
replug terminal block 52 and 54.
- Return electronic housing 62 with hooded O-ring 65 and
entirely flat into amplifier housing 21.
- Install front housing 25 with O-ring 26 and install cover
lock 24 (if provided).

2
8
9
21
22
23
24
25
26
37
35
36
38
39
40
41
42
52
53
54
55
56
58
59
60
61
62
65
120
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
150

Tag No. label

Sensor label
Boiler label
Amplifier housing
Connecting compartment cover
O-ring
Cover lock
Front housing cover
O-ring for Pos. 25
O-ring
Sealing cap (lower seal)
Twist lock
Cable gland
Seal screw
O-ring
Cover plate for local key 0%
Cover plate for local key 100%
Terminal block for sensor
Terminal block for local display
Terminal block for power supply
Reed contact retrainer
Local display (up to Serial No. 82/......)
Support plate (up to Serial No. 82/......)
Amplifier board (up to Serial No. 82/......)
Allen Screws SW 2.5 (up to Serial No. 82/......)
Amplifier board (from Serial No. 93/......)
Electronic housing (from serial No. 93/......)
changeable with / without display unit
O-ring for Pos. 62 (from Serial No. 93/......)
Sensor (complete)
Cover, complete
Cylinder screw
Sealing washer
Body complete
Torque tube complete
Tube (only zone 0)
Wafer body
Mounting bracket
Displacer

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Amplifier electronics up to Serial No. 82/......

144LD Amplifier and Sensor

129, 130

(up to Ser. No. 82/...)

128

132
22

23
131

38

24
21

55
1

120

59

126, 127
125

58
39

56
40

26

60

59

25

150

21

53

5/6

37

52, 54
2

36
35

Amplifier electronics from Serial No. 93/......

129, 130
9

144LD Amplifier and Sensor

(from Serial No. 93/..)

128

132

22
23

131

38
8

24

21
55

120

61 (52, 54)
62

126, 127
125

39

40

150

37
2

36
35

65

26

25

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10.5 Replacing displacer

- Suspend new displacer 150 in place of old one. Please
also refer to chap. 4.5 Displacer 104DE.
- Unscrew two hexagon socket screws 123 and rotate
amplifier 20 clockwise 180 . Be careful not to pull
amplifier forward. It is recommended that the screws be
then loosely refitted.

Calibration via Hand Terminal or PC

- Level is without influence. Only values determined for
lower range value and upper range value are entered.
Or calibration with weights (see chap. 12 ), workshop task.

- Unscrew cover 125 of sensor housing (if seal sticks, lift

it off with screw driver). Enter the changed data of
displacer on the adjustment label (see chap. 3).
Calibration with local keys
Lower range value
- For level measurements the vessel must be empty. For
interface or density measurements the displacer must be
completely immersed in the upper or lighter liquid. Press
local key 0% less than 5 sec for zero calibration.
(Analog and digital signal are setted to zero.)
Upper range value
- Fill vessel to upper range level until displacer is
completely immersed.
For interface measurements flooding with heavier liquid
is necessary and for density measurements with the
heaviest density.
Set output signal to 20 mA by pressing local key 100%
for more than 5 sec.
- Re-attach cover of sensor tightly. Make sure it is properly
sealed! (IP 66)
- Turn amplifier back to its standard position and screw
tightly.
- Any additional corrections can be made with the local
key 0% for lower range value.
The procedure for calculating the weight force is
described in chap 12 .

Replacing of displacer

150

123

125

20

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10.6 Dismantling sensor section

Workshop task
Required tools:
Hexagon socket spanner 5 mm A/F and 4 mm A/F (shortened), Set spanner 9 mm A/F and 6 mm A/F, Ring spanner 9
mm A/F, Screw driver

- Unscrew the three hexagon socket screws 162 .

- Unscrew cover 125 of sensor housing (if seal sticks, lift it

off with screw driver).

Caution:
Be careful not to damage the sensor cell 121
and connecting rod!
Pull electrical leads out of bushing.

- Slightly loosen two nuts 9 mm A/F which

secure connecting rod 160 to clamping lever 135 .

- Remove insulating washer 165 .

- Loosen two hexagon socket screws 161 one or two

turns. Remove clamping lever.
Be careful not to damage connecting rod.

Sensor section dismantled (standard)

162

125

164

135 161 121

- Pull off entire base plate 163 . To do so, screw two of

the three hexagon socket screws 162 unscrewed
previously into threaded holes 164 .

- Unscrew the four hexagon socket screws 161 and

remove sensor housing 122 .

163

160

164

165

167

168

166

169

Sensor section dismantled (high pressure version))

169

167
125

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10.7 Assembling the sensor section

Workshop task
Required tools:
Clamping fixture, e. g. vise, constant voltage source 5 V, digital multimeter measuring range 20 mV (resolution 1 V),
hexagon socket spanner 5 mm A/F and 4 mm A/F (reduced), spanner extension, O-ring grease.

- Take base plate 163 with sensor cell in the hand. Insert
the leads through the duct inside housing. Slide base
plate over torque rod 171 and shaft of sealing cone 172
by pressing gently and align.
- Only applies to sensor for Zone 0 and overfill protection
as per VbF (otherwise continue on next page):
For safety reasons, gap reducing bush 177 must be
inserted in the torque tube between sealing cone 172
and torque rod 171

- Clamp wafer body horizontally in the clamping fixture.

- Fit greased O-ring 168 on shoulder of heat sink 169 .
- Fit and align sensor housing 167 and attach with four
hexagon socket screws 166 M6 x 30 crosswise.
- Fit insulating washer 165 with the flat side facing the
heat sink.
Check ball bearing 170 for free running.
Sensor (standard)
162 163 173

135 161

165

166

20

160

(121) 174

121

175

176

169

167

168

172

170

171

Sensor (explosion proof version)

165

169

168

125

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- Use only original gap reducing bush! Through inspection

hole 179 it is possible to recognize whether gap
reducing bush is installed with the mounted device.
178 177

179

171

- Screw tight the three hexagon socket screws 162 M6 x

40 (use the span with the extended lever arm). Connect
sensor cell as shown in the test circuit. Note ouput
voltage of the sensor cell (typical value range 0.3 mV).
Sensor cell in test circuit
brown yellow

green grey red red

Lead from
sensor cell

31

10.8 Replacement of connecting rod

of sensor cell
- Screwed end 174 between connecting rod 160 and
sensor cell 121 is secured with medium strength
Loctite. By applying heat from a soldering iron or similar
heat source, connecting rod can be unscrewed. Then the
replaced connecting rod should be fitted using a drop of
Loctite on the threads. Be careful not to damage
connecting rod.

10.9 Setting connecting rod of sensor

cell
Workshop task
Required tools:
Constant voltage source 5 V; digital multimeter measuring
range 20 mV (Resolution 1 V), ring spanners 9 mm A/F;
fork wrench 9 mm A/F
- Set up transmitter in its operational position and open
housing. Connect sensor cell as shown in test circuit.
- Note measuring value of output voltage.
- Set weight force 200 g (including scale pan).
- Tighten nuts 175, 176 on connecting rod manually, so
that output voltage corresponds to previously noted
measuring value.
If left-hand nut 175 is tightened, voltage is increased. If
right-hand nut 176 is tightened, voltage is reduced.
Be careful not to damage connecting rod.
The connecting rod should not touch thread sleeve.

brown ( - )

U 0000

5V
+

yellow ( + )

green

output voltage
grey ( + )

- Fit clamping lever 135 . Be careful not to bend

connecting rod 160 (ensure that connecting rod does not
touch inside of threaded sleeve).
- Insert adjusting pin (or twist drill), dia. 5 mm, in alignment
hole 173 . Press clamping lever 135 against this pin
and tighten hexagon socket screw 160 4 mm A/F
(gently at first). Choose clearance between clamping
lever and ball bearing so that there is no or little change
in output signal of sensor cell (clearance is approx. 1
mm). Then clamping lever will not touch connecting rod.
- Then tighten hexagon socket screws alternately (reduced
hexagon socket spanner), so that the two parts of the
clamping lever are parallel and the left-hand lever
135 just touches the inserted adjustment pin.
Tightening of
- top screw:
- bottom screw:

clearance is reduced.
clearance is increased.

- Tighten left and right-hand nuts 175, 176 uniformly with

a ring spanner and a fork wrench 9 mm A/F.
The measured voltage should then no longer deviate
more than 0.1 mV of the noted measuring value.

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Heat sink

186

181

182

187

185 184 183

10.10 Removal of heat sink

10.12 Dismantling torque tube

Workshop task
The sensor section must first be dismantled before heat
sink can be unscrewed.
- Unscrew the four hexagon socket screws 181 and
remove heat sink 182 , spacer rings 183 , metal washer
184 and insulating washer 185 .

Workshop task
Note:
Sensor section and heat sink must first be removed before
torque tube can be dismantled.
- Unscrew transmission lever 133 at the hexagonal end 7
mm A/F and remove from wafer body.
- Unscrew sleeve nut 191 36 mm A/F.
Torque tube 134 can then be pulled out.

10.11 Mounting of heat sink

Workshop task
- Insert the four hexagon socket screws M8 x 35 through
the holes in the wafer body flange.
- Fit insulating washer 185 , metal washer 184 and
spacer rings 183 over barrels of the screws as shown in
the picture. Fit greased O-ring 187 . Fit heat sink with
holes 186 downwards, and screw tight all four hexagon
socket screws.

11

Wafer body with torque tube

high-temperature-resistant lubricant

(turned in mounting position)

ca. 7

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10.13 Mounting torque tube

10.15 Mounting wafer body bearing

Workshop task
Since the transmission lever and the torque tube are not exactly perpendicular, the threaded hole for the transmission
lever must be inclined at exactly the right angle when the
torque tube is fitted.
- After mounting the position of the threaded hole can be
determined on the basis of the notch 192 in the journal
of the torque tube since this notch and the threaded shaft
are parallel.

Workshop task
The wafer body bearing comprises:
clamping washer 196, bearing bushing 197 and nut 195 .
- Fit wafer body bearing into wafer body as shown below.

- Screw in transmission lever and tighten (7 mm A/F).

- Apply high-temperature-resistant lubricant to thread and
inside of the sleeve nuts, and tighten sleeve nuts to
torque of 120 - 130 Nm (36 mm A/F).
- Be careful to provide clearance of approx. 7 mm between
transmission lever and top wall when no load is placed
on torque tube.
Screw in stop plug 193 .

- Align bearing by sliding bearing bushing and turning

clamping washer so that journal 198 does not quite
touch bearing bushing when no load is placed on torque
tube (displacer detached).
- Then tighten nut, so that clamping washer and bearing
bushing do not move (use a socket spanner).
Hold clamping washer in place with screwdriver when
tightening nut. Apply a high-temperature resistant lubricant
to the thread of stop plug 193 .

Wafer body bearing

192

15

195 196 197

12

197

10.14 Dismantling wafer body bearing

Workshop task
- Unscrew top plug 193 30mm A/F, and loosen nut 195
of the wafer body bearing with a socket spanner. Do not
unscrew entirely! The complete bearing can then be
removed.

Socket spanner

198

- Fit seal 194 (see fig. chap 10.12) onto centering

shoulder of stop plug (kept in place with lubricant). Screw
in stop plug and tighten to torque of at least 530 Nm (30
mm A/F).

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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11.2 Explosion protection

11.1 General requirements

(Only if ordered accordingly)

This instrument satisfies the conditions for safety class III

according to EN 61010-1 (rsp. IEC 1010-1).

Technical data for explosion protection see Product Specifications

PSS EML0610 A-(en)

Any work on electrical parts must be done by qualified personnel if any power supply is connected to the instrument.

For installations in contact with explosive atmospheres, all

relevant national regulations and installation regulations
must be observed, e.g. in the Federal Republic of Germany
Elex V and DIN VDE 0165.

The transmitter has to be used for its designated purpose,

correctly installed and powered. National application regulations have to be observed, e.g. DIN VDE 0100 or DIN VDE
0800 in the Federal Republic of Germany.
The instrument has to be operated with safety extra-low voltage SELV or SELV-E.
Safety measures provided in the transmitter may become
ineffective if the instrument is not operated in accordance
with the master instructions.
Limitation of power supplies for fire protection have to be
observed as per EN 61010-1, appendix F
(resp. IEC 1010-1).

Safety class IP66

To meet enclosure IP66 requirements, the screwed cable
gland and all O-rings in the housing cover must be correctly
installed.

Mounting location
Protect transmitter against direct and extreme sun and/or
heat exposure.
Observe the permitted ambient temperatures

Process media
For dealing with process media observe the relevant safety
requirements.

Caution with oxygen:

Danger of fire!
Therefore special attention has to be paid for oxygen
measurement:
- Only use transmitters suitable for oxygen measurement!
- Only use equipment free of oil and grease!
- Check whether all parts in contact with oxygen are free of
oil and grease.

Software
Trouble-free operation in connection wit the transmitter
operating ensured only with software released by
FOXBORO ECKARDT GmbH.

Attention:
When repairing explosion-proof equipment, observe the national regulations.
Use only original spare parts when making repairs.
The following applies to the Federal Republic of Germany:
Repairs involving parts required for explosion-proofing must
either be carried out by the manufacturer or by authorized
personnel and confirmed by certificate.
Attention:
Its not allowed to open devices with certificate of conformity
EEx d, EEx ia d IIC T6" (CENELEC) or explosionproof"
of FM or CSA in hazardous areas. That doesnt count, if
the devices are not connected to each power supply or
there is for this time no danger of explosion in the concerned area.
For devices with certificate of conformity EEx ia dIIC T6" it
is always allowed to open the cover looking from safety
aspects.
The user assumes responsibility.
Cable gland
With protection type EEx d and instruments with certificate
FM resp. CSA explosionproof the screw hole is
1/2 - 14 NPT or M20 x 1.5 (according to ANSI/ASME
B1.20.1).
EEx d certified instruments must be connected via cable
glands resp. tube systems which satisfy the requirements of
EN 50018 (05.78) Part 12.1 and 12.2 and have a separate
certification.
An opening not used must be closed according to Part 12.5
of EN 50018 (05.78).
Instruments with type of protection FM resp. CSA explosionproof must be connected via suitable tube and wire systems. A sealing box shall be installed within 45 cm (18 inches) of the enclosure. Openings not used have to be closed with the attached cover screw.
Cover lock
With type EEx d protection all housing covers have to be
secured against unintentional opening.
Devices with FM or CSA explosionproof or CENELEC
EEx d housing covers may only be opened at disconnected power supply.

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DIMENSIONING OF DISPLACER

CALCULATING WEIGHT FORCES (also see VDI/VDE-Guideline 3519, sheet 1)

Displacer length = measuring range
Weight forces
Upper range value

= 0 % output signal

= 100 % output signal

g 1

F 100 = F G - V

Interface
(
= not negligible)
2

= F

-V

F 0 = FG

1)

100 %

L = hb

Liquid level
( 
= negligible )

0%

Lower range value

L = hb

Measurement type

g 2


Density
(  2 = min. density,

= max. density )

Displacer length > measuring range

(without elevation)
Weight forces

1)

= negligible )

Interface
( 

= 0 % output ssignal

= 100 % output signal

F 0 = FG

F 0 = FG - V

= not negligible)

g 

100

= F

-V

F 100 = F - V
G

100 %


g( 

hb
1

hb

+ 

L
hb

( 

Upper range value

Liquid level

0%

Lower range value

L
h

Measurement type

L - hb
)
L


Displacer length > measuring range

(with elevation)
Weight forces

g 

100

= F

-V

g 

= FG - V

FG
F0

= not negligible)

[N]
[N]

F100 [ N ]
FA
V

[N]
[ m ]

-V
G

g(

L-h0
h0
+ 
)
1
2
L
L

Weight force of displacer in atmosphere

Weight force action on suspension point of
displacer at lower range value
Weight force action on suspension point of
displacer at upper range value
Buoyancy force of displacer (FA = F0 - F100)
Displacer volume (specified on data label in
cm!)

Attention: 1 kg generates a force of 9.807 N

100

-V

( 

h0 +h
1

+ 

L - hb- h 0
)
2
L

(

Interface

1 [ kg/m ] Liquid density

2 [ kg/m ] Density of gas or lighter liquid
g [ m/s ]
Local acceleration due to gravity
( e.g. 9.807 m/s)
L [m]
Displacer length
h0 [ m ]
Lower range value
hb [ m ]
Measuring span

1)

is negligible if = gas at atmospheric pressure

2
2
or with ratio : less than 0.5 %.
2

h 0 + hb

h0

= 100 % output signal

1)

= negligible)

Upper range value

= 0 % output signal

(

Lower range value

100 %

Liquid level

0%

Measurement type

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Graph for determining displacer diameter

Density medium in kg/m ( - )

Diameter of displacer in mm

22 21.3

20

18 17.2

16.4

15

13.5

1600 1500 1400 1300

1200
1100

24
1000

25

900
26.9
800
700

30

600
D max.33.7

Dmiddle

D min.

500

38
400
42.4
44.5
48.3
54
60.3
70
80
88.9
101.6

15

14

300
200

100

13

12

11

10

3 0.20 0.35 0.500 0.750 1.000 1.200

Weight force
The maximum weight of the displacer FG max. is 25 N for
level measurements.
For density or interface measurements, the displacer must
be dimensioned so that after deducting FA of the lighter
process media, the remaining force F0 does not exceed
25 N.
Determining displacer diameters
To make optimum use of the transmitter, the displacer
should be dimensioned so that the greatest possible buoyancy force is generated over the measuring range. On the
other hand, the maximum possible diameter of the displacer
must be taken into consideration.

1.800 2.000

2.500

3.000

Measuring span in m

Buoyancy force F in N

Measuring span
The transmitter is designed for a buoyancy force measuring
span of minimum 2 up to maximum 20 N.

1.500

The following equation can be used to exactly dimen- sion

the displacer:

D = 1000

FA =
g

4 FA

g ( 1

[ mm ]
2

)L

Outside diameter of displacer in mm

Buoyancy force of displacer in N
= Acceleration due to gravity (9.807 m/s)

1 =

Density of heavier liquid in kg/m

2 =

Density of gas or lighter liquid in kg/m

= Measuring span in mm

In the above graph the displacer diameter can easily be

estimated dependent on the measuring span and the buoyancy force.
Example:
Measuring span:
1 =
2 =

1.500 m
1000 kg/m
negligible

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DIMENSIONS

144LD up to PN 250 / Class 1500

* for explosionproof version 480 mm

~ 110
~ 4.33

mm
in

410 *
16.1

128 8 70

22

100%

0%

100%

0%

20

85
3.34

65
2.56

155
6.10

RH

150 120 35 2
142

LH

>10
>0.39

54
2.12

LH
Tag No. label
Amplifier nameplate
193
Sensor label
Anplifier housing
Connecting compartment
Alternate connection
Amplifier housing - separating point
Sensor
RH
Heat sink
Wafer body
Mounting bracket
132
Protective tube for displacer
d
Displacer
g
Screw plug
Left Hand
= mounting amplifier to wafer body Left hand mounted (Model Code L)
Right Hand = mounting amplifier to wafer body Right hand mounted (Model Code R)
c

2
3
8
21
22
35
70
120
128
131
132
142
150
193
LH
RH

Table of versions
Version
PN
16
40
DIN 63
100
160
250
150
300
ANSI 600
900
1500

Sealings

Form E DIN 2526

Form N DIN 2512

DN 80 / 3 inch
c
d
g

140

82

138

82

133
138

DN 100 / 4 inch
c
d
g

160

102

160

102

162

Form L DIN 2696

Raised Face (RF)
ANSI B16.5
Ring Joint Face (RJF)
ANSI B16.5

140
102

146
174

162
174

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DIMENSIONS (continued)
144LD with heating jacket up to PN 160 / Class 900

~110
~4.33

RH

mm
in

410 *
16.14

100%

135
5. 31

0%

85
3. 34

65
2.56

155
6.10

* for explosionproof version 480 mm

202

202
L

15

201

6,5

54
2.12

100

3.9 4
Heating jacket PN 25
Connection flanges for heating jacket
d
DN 15, PN 25, Form C with DN 80 / 100
g
1/2 inch, Class 300, RF bei 3 inch / 4 inch
Lenght of displacer
Right Hand = mounting amplifier to wafer body Right hand mounted (Model Code R)

201
202

L
RH

Table of versions
Version
PN
DIN

ANSI

16
40
63
100
160
150
300
600
900

Sealing
c

DN 80 / 3 inch
d
g

DN 100 / 4 inch
c
d
g

Form E DIN 2526

Form N DIN 2512
140

82

Form L DIN 2696

Raised Face (RF)
ANSI B16.5

160

102

160

102

133
138
140

Ring Joint Face

(RJF) ANSI B16.5

138

82
146

162

162
174

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Appendix
14

SUPPLY OF TRANSMITTER

Supply via power supply unit with communication

(Fig. 3)

14.1 General
For safety requirements see chapter 11. Specialties during
operation in explosion protected areas see chapter 11.2..
Depending on the transmitter application varying demands
are made on the supply. The different operating modes are
explained in the following chapters. The wire diagram is
shown in Figures 1 to 5.
The power supply units for different applications (direct / via
power supply unit of transmitters, HART / FOXCOM / without communication, intrinsically / not intrinsically) are listed
in the following table.

Hazardous area

Field

Kommunikation

Control room
Kommunikation

Kommunikation

Kommunikation

MT / MUS

Us

4 ... 20 mA

Transmitter
I/A 140 Series

4 ... 20 mA

PCS, Controller

Power supply
Power supply unit

Direct supply with communication (Fig. 4)

All listed supply devices are available for intrinsically-safe

and/or non-intrinsically-safe application.

Kommunikation

s = 12 ... 42 V

Kommunikation

Application and asssociated supply

L
12 ... 42 V

Application

Supply
(recommended)

without communication

direct, MT228, MUS925,

MUS80, MUS924

HART

direct, MT228, MUS925

FOXCOM analog

direct, MT228

FOXCOM digital

I/A-System, MT228

Transmitter
I/A 140 Series

PCS, Controller

Direct supply via control system (Fig. 5)

e.g.. FBM43 / FBM44

L
RL

Transmitter
I/A 140 Series

14.2 Overview of application types

14.2.1 Supply via power supply unit

This supply is the normally one used and is recommend. Interferences are prevented due galvanic separation of measurement loop, load and power supply in the power supply
unit (see fig. 1)

Supply via power supply unit (Fig. 1)

Field

Control room

Hazardous area
L

4 ... 20 mA
intr. safe

Transmitter
I/A 140 Series

I/A-System

MT / MUS
U

4 ... 20 mA

Power supply

PCS, Controller

Power supply unit

14.2.2 Direct supply

This most simple version can be recommended only for
single galvanically separated supply or measurement loops
(see fig. 2)
The max. load impedance is calculated per:

Direct supply (Fig. 2)

R Bmax = (Umax - 12 V) / I max

U

L
12 ...42 V

Transmitter
I/A 140 Series

= 12 ...42 V

PCS, Controller

U max: max. permitted voltage (acc. to product specifications), depends on type of transmitter and explosion
protection
I max:

12 mA for transmitter in FOXCOM digital mode,

23 mA for all other transmitters (HART and FOXCOM)

40

C144LD

MI EML0610 A-(de)

Permissible load depending on supply voltage.

Example of a non intrinsically safe 140 series HART
transmitter (Fig. 6)
RB

U = 42 V

max

1300

Figure 4 shows the respective wiring diagram without

power supply unit for galvanically separated loops. The
operating tool - handterminal, PC with software 1) and
modem 2) - can be connected to the labeled positions.
Depending on the application the regulations for explosion
protection have to be observed also for the operating tools!

14.3.4 Operating via I/A System

1050

For operation via control system the devices have to be

wired as shown in Figure 3 or 5. If a FBM43 or FBM44 is
used in combination with a power supply unit - e.g. for intrinsically-safe applications - the non-supplying input (+ and
-) of the module has to be used.

700

350

14.2.5 Intrinsically-safe application

0

12

20

28

36

42 V US

14.2.3 Communication
In contrast to convential operating mode in the two-wire
loop a minimal load for all communication modes has to
be available. If this load is selected too low, the communication is short-circuited.
(FOXBORO ECKARDT power supply units capable for
communication ( MT228, MUS925) already have respective loads).

For intrinsically-safe application generally the use of a respective power supply unit is recommended. Wiring should
be done as per respective national and international standards and regulations - as described in Supply via power
supply unit. If communication is required also, the guidelines of chapter Communication have to be observed. In
addition, the application of the operating tools and their permitted limit values are to be observed.

Additionally, the line lenghts have to be limited to the max.

permitted values for the respective communication
Standard values
Communication

HART

FOXCOM
analog

FOXCOM
digital

Min. load

250

200

200

Max. capacity of
line
Max. length of
line

< 200 nF
1)

ca. 3300 m

1800 m

600 m

The respective wiring diagram is shown in Figure 3.

2)

Depending on the communication protocol (HART or FOXCOM)

different software tools can be used.
HART: PC20, ABO991, TSP991 or WPP991
FOXCOM: PC20, PC10
For further informations see respective documentation
Both communication protocols need different modems.

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