DeltaSpan™ Intrinsically Safe Clean Water & Oil Pressure or Pump Lift Station Pressure Level Transmitter LD31‐S3_1, LD31‐S4_1, LD32‐S3_1 & LD32‐S4_1 Series Manual LD31 series LD32 Series Flowline, Inc. 10500 Humbolt Street Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Tel: (562) 598‐3015 Fax: (562) 431‐8507 www.flowline.
INTRODUCTION / TABLE OF CONTENTS Step One The DeltaSpan™ LD31 Series Intrinsically Safe Clean Water & Oil or LD32 Series Intrinsically Safe Pump Lift Station Pressure Level Transmitters are manufactured for years of trouble free service in the harshest applications. The pressure transmitter measures the height of liquid above the position in the tank referenced to atmospheric pressure. The transmitter consists of a piezoresistive sensing element, encased in 316 SS housing.
SPECIFICATIONS Service: Wetted Materials: Accuracy: Temperature Limit: Compensated Temperature Range: Thermal Effect: Pressure Limit: Power Requirement: Output Signal: Response Time: Max. Loop Resistance: Electrical Connections: Cable Length: Mounting Orientation: Weight: Agency Approvals: Step Two Compatible liquids Body: 316 SS, 316L SS and Buna‐N Cable: Polyurethane or ETFE Bullet Nose: PVC (LD31 series only) ±0.25% of full scale 0 to 176°F (‐18 to 80°C) 0 to 176°F (‐18 to 80°C) Less than ±0.
CONTROL DRAWING 4 of 16 Step Three MN301040 Rev B
DIMENSIONS Step Four Technology A sealed pressure transmitter is placed near or on the bottom of the tank. A stainless steel pressure diaphragm within the pressure transmitter is exposed on one side to the application liquid. The other side is exposed to the reference pressure via a small ventilation tube located inside of the Polyurethane cable. A difference in pressure between liquid and reference pressures will slightly deflect the diaphragm.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Step Five About this Manual: PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual includes information on all versions of the DeltaSpan™ Series Pressure Level Transmitter from Flowline; models LD31‐S3__, LD31‐S4__, LD32‐S3__ and LD32‐S4__. Please refer to the part number located on the transmitter label to verify the exact model which you have purchased.
COMPONENTS Step Six DeltaSpan™ is offered in sixteen different models, based upon pressure rating and cable material. Depending on the model purchased, you may or may not have been shipped all the components shown below. DeltaSpan™ Intrinsically Safe Clean Water & Oil Pressure Level Transmitters (LD31 Series) Part Maximum Range in Cable Cable Number Pressure Water Column Length Material LD31‐S301 05 psi 11.54 ft wc (3.52 m wc) 40’ (12.2 m) LD31‐S311 10 psi 23.09 ft wc (7.
GETTING STARTED Step Seven Pressure transmitters are designed to be submersed within the application fluid. The transmitters can either rest along the bottom of the tank or be suspended at any desired level within the tank. Please note that the physical location of the level transmitter will indicate the lowest level of measurement within the tank. For example: mounting the transmitter 1 foot from the bottom of the tank, then the lowest reading of liquid will be 1 foot from the bottom.
GETTING STARTED Step Seven How does Specific Gravity affect pressure transmitters? The Specific Gravity (SG) of a liquid will not change the pressure of the transmitter, but will affect how the transmitter reads the liquid height. Remember, liquids with a SQ < 1.0 are lighter than water and liquids with a SG > 1.0 are heavier than water. Water has a SG = 1.0. A SG < 1.0 requires more liquid (a taller water column) to equal the same pressure as with water. A SG > 1.
GETTING STARTED Step Seven How to configure a panel meter when a pressure transmitter is used? This method works with the LI55 series, LI25 Series, LI10 Series and LI50 Series. These panel meters are configured using the SCALE function. The SCALE function typically has four settings. These settings are as follows: Settings Default Represents Typical Setting Input 1 04.000 Input current @ Empty 04.000 (mA) Display 1 (Empty) 04.000 Display value @ Empty Empty value Input 2 20.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Step Eight Wire Length ‐ The maximum length of wire connecting the transmitter and receiver is a function of wire size and receiver resistance. Wiring should not contribute more than 10% of the receiver resistance to total loop resistance. For extremely long runs (over 1000 feet), choose receivers with higher resistance to minimize the size and cost of connecting leads. Where wiring length is under 100 feet, wire as small as 22 AWG can be used.
WIRING Step Nine Wiring to Loop Powered Display (refer to Control Drawing on previous page): Wiring to Generic PLC (refer to Control Drawing on previous page): Wiring to DataView™ LI55 Series Level Controller (refer to Control Drawing on previous page): Wiring to Commander™ LI90 Series Multi‐Tank Level Controller (refer to Control Drawing on previous page): 12 of 16 MN301040 Rev B
WIRING Step Nine Wiring to DataPoint™ LC52 Series Level Controller (refer to Control Drawing on page 11): JWA mode (Factory Setting) Wiring to DataLoop™ LI25 Series Level Indicator w/o Backlight (refer to Control Drawing on page 11): (Note: the LI25 series without backlight will have an added 2 VDC voltage drop) Wiring to DataLoop™ LI25 Series Level Indicator with Backlight (refer to Control Drawing on page 11): (Note: the LI25 series without backlight will have an added 5.
INSTALLATION Step Ten The LD31 / LD32 series is designed to operate while submerged in the actual application liquid. Avoid installing the level transmitter along the bottom of the tank is materials such as sludge will build up and coat/cover the transmitter. This also includes any debris that will settle along the bottom of the tank. In these applications, it is best to suspend the transmitter above the highest level of sludge/debris that will occur. 1.
MAINTENANCE Step Eleven After final installation of the pressure transmitter and its companion receiver, no routine maintenance is required. A periodic check of system calibration is suggested. The pressure transmitters are not field repairable and should be returned if repair is needed (field repair should not be attempted and may void warranty). Be sure to include a brief description of the problem plus any relevant application notes.
WARRANTY, RETURNS & LIMITATIONS Step Twelve Warranty Flowline warrants to the original purchaser of its products that such products will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service in accordance with instructions furnished by Flowline for a period of two years from the date of manufacture of such products.
