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1. SITRANS LU 10 N BOARDS MADE IN CANADA Das 2 boardB terminal block optional EPROM Swi TIB 9 voltage selection N All field wiring must have insulation suitable for at least 250 V Hazardous voltage is present on transducer terminals during operation Page 10 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 System Diagram SITRANS LU10 10 Siemens Milltronics i transducer see optional Specifications SmartLinx 10 Siemens Milltronics lt p TS 3 temperature sensor bipolar current Siemens Milltronics LU AO analog output device m L 7 Siemens Milltronics communications o Siemens Milltronics LU SAM relay output device Siemens Milltronics BIC 2 buffered interface converter a n 2 gt a industry bus industry control system Maximum system capability Not all components or their maximum quantity may be required 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 11 Transducer Transducers gt 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 E E i iE E E 1m iE 1m 1H a a m o m a 2 o 5 o oE s amp s So s 2 s zl is El s ET s 2 s E is amp a a a a a a
2. LU SAM Bank Point Parameter Auxiliary Number Number Value Units Function Point Type Ny 7 A 4 Transducer mA A y Relay H 9 ma Analog Output f aan ann TS 3 one 1 4 6 8 9 10 O 0 0 0 OfO 0 O Index PROGRAM Parameter Invalid Ent Scroll Access ai ry Point in Service mode Number Tag F7 Parameter Number the programmable feature the Parameter Value pertains to z Point Type the Point Number refers to a Transducer Relay mA Output TS 3 or 3 Breakpoint E LU SAM Bank identifies the LU SAM the Relay Number displayed pertains to Number Point Number the Transducer Relay mA Output or TS 3 the Parameter Value pertains to Parameter Value the current value of the Parameter Number for the Point Number displayed Units indicates the Parameter Value is displayed in m cm mm ft in or Invalid Entry indicates the value entered is questionable Auxiliary Function indicates Auxiliary Function access applies to only some Parameter Numbers Scroll Access Tag indicates the Parameter Value may be scroll accessed PROGRAM mode indicates the PROGRAM mode is accessed Point in Service indicates the Point Numbers which will be scanned in the RUN mode 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 15 Keypad In the PROGRAM mode use the SITRANS LU10 programmer keys to perform the identified functions Numeric Value Keys Function Keys sh
3. RELAY SETPOINTS FUNCTION A B RELAY ACTION WHEN Level H or HH 85 70 de energizes level rises to 85 energizes evel falls to 70 Level L or LL 15 30 de energizes level falls to 15 energizes level rises to 30 In Bounds 80 50 de energizes evel falls to 78 energizes level rises to 82 de energizes level rises to 52 energizes evel falls to 48 Out of Bounds 80 50 energizes level falls to 78 de energizes level rises to 82 energizes level rises to 52 de energizes level falls to 48 Rate of Change 10 5 de energizes fill rate increases to 10 min energizes fill rate decreases to 5 min 10 5 de energizes empty rate increases to 10 min energizes empty rate decreases to 5 min Temperature 60 55 de energizes temperature rises to 60 C energizes temperature falls to 55 C 30 25 de energizes temperature falls to 30 C energizes temperature rises to 25 C Values shown are for illustration purposes only Enter values which apply to your particular installation 2 factory set hysterisis adjustable via P116 Important Relay A B Setpoint values cannot be exactly equal P112 RELAY A SETPOINT Enter the critical point for the desired action to occur based on the Relay Function selected values 999 to 9999 P113 RELAY B SETPOINT Enter the critical point for the desired action to occur based on the Relay Function selected values 999 to 9999 7ML19985AN0
4. g S m i 6 o copy complete i Lid Page 76 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Master Reset P999 P999 MASTER RESET A Global Master Reset reset all parameters to original values should be performed e prior to initial programming if arbitrary Parameter Values were used during a bench test e after replacing the SITRANS LU10 EPROM with a different software revision number When performing a Master Reset the bar graph will indicate progress from 0 to 100 Following a Global Master Reset complete reprogramming is required A Point Number Master Reset reset the non global parameters of the displayed Point Number to preset values should be performed if a Point Number is being reassigned to a different vessel To perform a Global Master Reset 1 With the Parameter Number field accessed key in 999 2 With the Point Number field accessed key in 00 3 Press 45 C ALL is displayed until the reset is complete To perform a Point Number Master Reset 1 With the Parameter Number field accessed key in 999 2 With the Point Number field accessed key in the Point Number to be reset 1 10 3 Press lt 2 C ALL is displayed until the reset is complete P999 is not accessible via SmartLinx Interface 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 77 m 5 D 5 3
5. Installation Records P340 to P342 Range Calibration Parameters P650 to P654 48 Temperature Compensation Parameters P660 to P664 51 Rate Parameters P700 to P707 Measurement Verification Parameters P710 to P713 55 Scanning Parameters P720 P725 to P729 Display Parameters P730 to P734 P740 SmartLinx Parameters Echo Processing Parameters P800 to P807 Advanced Echo Processing P810 P816 P825 P830 P835 P840 P845 P850 P852 Test Parameters P900 to P913 Measurement Parameters P920 to P923 74 Master Reset P999 cade e tease ie gS a aa 77 Technical Reference 79 Transmit PUISE aeie ataa deea eaaa Echo Processing Distance Calculation e a EE E EE A A E 80 1 1 0 111 001 80 Scanning Volume Calculation aaraa 81 Measurement Response 4 82 Application Examples 910 6000011 Maintenant ginnigin 8 Troubleshooting 8010 na 97 Measurement Difficulties eneee 98 Specifications eat 103 Programming Chait aeaa a a iae E E E Ra 105 Programming Chart narn
6. 2 S Page 90 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Example 4 Distance Measurement This mode of operation may be used for equipment position monitoring up to 60 m 200 ft Operation is similar to Space Measurement operation except that measurements are referenced to the transducer face For this example we ll assume the following e Transducer 10 an XLS 60 is mounted horizontally facing the Tripper Car e when the Tripper Car is at the far end stop the transducer face to Tripper Car distance is 175 ft e when the Tripper Car is at the near end stop the transducer face to Tripper Car distance is 5 ft e the Tripper Car travels at 7 ft min and is normally maintained 14 ft from either end stop e a mA output proportional to Tripper Car distance from the transducer is required for PLC operation e if the PLC reads 3 8 mA the Tripper Car is to immediately stop e an LU AQ is connected to the SITRANS LU10 Peripheral Communications terminals When an XLS or XLT series transducer is mounted horizontally install a support plate under the transducer to prevent possible mounting conduit connection damage 175 ft transducer N M eN wy OCA OC je via support plate to O gt 2 N av GA h o lt 5 2 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 91 Paramete
7. PARAMETER ALTERED VALUES FOR POINT s NAME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 mA OUTPUTS P200 mA Range P201 mA Function P202 mA Allocation P203 mA Value Transducer V P210 0 4 mA Setpoint P211 20 mA Setpoint 5 P212 mA Min Limit P213 mA Max Limit E P214 4 mA Trim s P215 20 mA Trim 2 mA Failsafe mam DATA LOGGING P300 Temp Transducer Max V P302 Temperature Sensor Max V P330 Profile Record P331 Auto Record Enable G P332 Auto Record Transducer G P333 Auto Record Interval G P334 Auto Record A Setpoint G P335 Auto Record B Setpoint G P336 Auto Record Filling Emptying G P337 Auto Record LOE Time P340 Date of Birth P341 Run Time P342 Start Ups RANGE CALIBRATION P650 Offset Calibration P651 Sound Velocity Calibration P652 Offset Correction P653 Velocity P654 Velocity 20 C TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION P660 Temp Source P661 Temp Fixed P662 Temp Sensor Allocation P663 Temp Transducer Allocation P664 Temperature V Page 106 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Programming Chart PARAMETER ALTERED VALUES FOR POINT s NAME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 RATE P700 Max Fill Rate P701 Max Empty Rate P702 Filling Indicator P703 Emptying Indicator P704 Rate Filter P705 Rate Update T
8. e g Message Type 2 characters 01 indicates the STXO 1 C R SITRANS LU10 was removed from the RUN mode CR 0D End Of Message Message Type MT 03 Point Not Scanned Start of Message Point Field Name Definition A STX 02 Start Of Message STX03002C R Message Type 2 characters 03 indicates the Point Number is not in service gt S Point 3 characters 001 to 010 e g Point M T Ehio Number 2 Ne me OL meoege CR 0D End Of Message If desired the SITRANS LU10 is capable of receiving data messages from the host device to put a vessel on or off priority See SMART SCAN P720 MT 12 Point On Priority Start of Message Point Field Name Definition STX 02 Start Of Message STX1 2008CR Message Type 2 characters 12 put point on prior ity Point 3 characters 001 to 010 e g Point Message Type End of Message Numbers CR 0D End Of Message S MT 13 POINT OFF PRIORITY Start of Message Point Field Name Definition VA STX 02 Start Of Message STX1 3009CR Message Type _ 2 characters 13 take point off pri ority Point 3 characters 001 to 010 e g Point Message Type End of Message Number 9 CR 0D End Of Message 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 95 Maintenance The SITRANS LU10 should require no maintenance though good housekeeping practices in and around the area of the enclosure are recommended W
9. o 2 S If the air temperature within all vessels is identical a single TS 3 temperature sensor may be used to represent the temperature of all vessels if Temp Source P660 is set to Temp Sensor 1 Atmosphere composition other than air can pose a challenge for ultrasonic level measurement However excellent results may be obtained if the atmosphere is Page 80 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 homogeneous well mixed at a fixed temperature and consistent vapour pressure by performing a Sound Velocity Calibration P651 The SITRANS LU10 automatic temperature compensation is based on the sound velocity temperature characteristics of air and may not be suitable for other atmospheres If the atmosphere temperature is variable frequent Sound Velocity Calibrations may be required to maintain optimum measurement accuracy Sound Velocity calibration frequency may be determined with experience If the sound velocity in several vessels is always similar future calibrations may be performed on one of the vessels and the resultant Velocity P653 entered directly for the other vessels If the sound velocity of a vessel atmosphere is found to be repeatable at specific temperatures a chart or curve may be developed Then rather than performing a Sound Velocity Calibration each time the vessel temperature changes significantly the anticipated Velocity P653
10. i 2 S Universal Linear P050 9 This volume calculation creates a piece wise linear approximation of the level volume curve This option provides best results if the curve has sharp angles joining relatively linear sections volume level Enter a Level Breakpoint at each point where the level volume curve bends sharply two minimum For combination curves mostly linear but include one or more arcs ensure numerous breakpoints are entered along the arc for best volume calculation accuracy Universal Curved P050 10 This volume calculation creates a cubic spline approximation of the level volume curve This option provides best results if the curve is non linear and there are no sharp angles volume level Select at least enough breakpoints from the curve to satisfy the following e two breakpoints very near the minimum level e one breakpoint at the tangent points of each arc e one breakpoint at each arc apex e two breakpoints very near the maximum level For combination curves ensure at least two breakpoints are entered immediately before and after any sharp angle as well as one breakpoint exactly at the angle on the curve Measurement Response The SITRANS LU10 Measurement Response P003 to material level change is designed to exceed the most demanding installation requirements Page 82 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 The M
11. Select off to scroll access all operator accessible parameters P000 to P999 smart to scroll access Quick Start previously altered and tagged parameters tagged to scroll access operator tagged parameters only If SmartLinx module is installed the applicable protocol specific parameters P750 P789 are preset as tagged Any accessed parameter may be tagged or untagged by pressing Ga 1 is displayed when a previously tagged or altered parameter is accessed values 0 off 1 smart preset 2 tagged P734 G SCANNING INDICATORS Use this feature to have the Scan Point indicators display the Point Numbers currently on priority see SMART SCAN P720 As preset the Point Number being scanned is displayed values 1 Point Number being scanned 2 Point Numbers on priority 2 o 2 b A D 6 wi P740 PERIPHERAL COMMUNICATIONS Use this feature to select the ASCII message format used in Siemens Milltronics proprietary communications loop Select off if peripherals are not used increases the SITRANS LU10 processing speed normal to have messages transmitted in a continuous string of characters requires less SITRANS LU10 processing time than formatted messages formatted to have commas inserted between the message fields for easier message recognition e g when viewed on a monitor Refer to Technical Reference BIC II Suppo
12. 50 to 50 e g breakpoint 5 value 14 Press to enter the change in value P y EPJ To select another transducer Press 1 to set the point number to m 1 u transducer Select desired transducer point 7832 e g return to transducer 1 P831 TVT shaper must be on 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 69 a dm o 2 D E A o o z wi P833 P834 P835 P840 P841 TVT START MIN Use this feature to adjust the TVT Curve height to ignore false echoes or pick up true echoes near the start of the Echo Profile Enter the minimum TVT Curve start point in dB above 1 pV RMS This feature preset to 45 should only be used if increased Near Blanking would extend farther than desired into the measurement range values 30 to 225 TVT START DURATION Use this feature in conjunction with TVT Start Min P833 to ignore false echoes or pick up true echoes near the start of the Echo Profile Enter the time in ms for the TVT Curve to decrease from the TVT Start Min P833 point to the TVT Curve baseline values 0 to 9999 TVT SLOPE MIN Enter the minimum slope in dB s for the middle portion of the TVT Curve This feature preset to 200 is used in conjunction with Minimum TVT Start Slope when a long flat TVT Type is selected to ensure the TVT Curve remains above false echoes which appear in
13. 6 values e shuttle Tripper Car to lowest bunker section level e ifa bunker section LOE occurs 3 8 mA shuttle to the next lowest bunker section e ifa Tripper Car LOE occurs 3 8 mA on mA Output 10 stop Tripper Car and material feed e when LOE subsides restart material feed e when all bunker levels are full stop material feed and park the Tripper Car i 2 2 S Application Assistance The preceding examples describe only a few ways in which the SITRANS LU10 can be applied to process measurement requirements Page 92 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 The SITRANS 1010 can be used to monitor almost any process within the temperature measurement range and chemical immunity capabilities of the system where a distance measurement or determination of presence vs lack of presence of an object is desired By thoroughly reviewing the parameters sections you may identify some interesting ways of using the SITRANS LU10 to monitor specific processes e g 1 In a paper mill one transducer may be used to monitor roll diameter while another monitors the presence of paper to the roll The feed can be stopped based on the roll diameter or a paper break e g 2 For a truck loading station one transducer can monitor truck position while another monitors load height The discharge can be stopped if the truck is out of position or when it s full and the disc
14. B 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 93 Field Name Definition STX 02 Start Of Message Message Type 2 characters 00 indicates the following data pertains to a scan point measurement Point 3 characters 001 to 010 e g the message pertains to Point Number 1 Reading 5 characters 0 000 to 9999 e g reading 678 9 DDDD no data EEEE overflow Status A 1 character 0 to F convert to binary e g temp echo and cable OK not priority MSB LSB _______ 1 temp alarm 1 loss of echo f s expired 1 transducer cable fault 1 priority point T Status B 1 character 0 to F convert to binary e g scan point is in high alarm MSB LSB HHEH 1 low low alarm 1 low alarm 1 high alarm 1 high high alarm 7 Status C 1 character 0 to F convert to binary e g scan point is not in rate or band alarm MSB LSB Hitt _______ 1 rate alarm 2 1 rate alarm 1 1 band alarm 1 1 band alarm 2 o 2 S 7 Temp 2 characters 32 to FA convert to decimal and subtract 100 e g temperature 20 C Percent 5 characters 00 00 to 9999 e g current level 85 00 of span EEEE field overflow CR 0D End Of Message Page 94 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 MT 01 Hold Message Start of Message End of Message Field Name Definition Pa STX 02 Start Of Message
15. INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 85 Material Volume To perform a volume conversion for the preceding example we ll assume e the vessel is cylindrically shaped with a flat bottom e the vessel volume for Empty to 29 01 m Span is 1457 m Volume Parameter Settings For Point 1 P050 Tank shape Enter 1 for vertical cylinder with flat bottom P051 Max Volume Enter 1457 for 1457 m 3 Now in the RUN mode the Reading represents material volume in m 2 cc S Page 86 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Example 2 Space Measurement This mode of operation is commonly used when remaining vessel capacity is of more importance to the installation than the actual material level Space For this example we ll assume the following e the vessel is a 3 ft diameter by 15 ft long cylinder including the parabolic ends of 1 5 ft each e the maximum vessel filling rate is 1 ft per minute slower at mid level e a mA output scaled from 4 mA at Full to 20 mA at Empty is required for PLC operation e inthe event of a measurement difficulty failsafe operation is to be activated in 30 seconds e if the difficulty doesn t subside the mA output must immediately assume 22 00 mA e an XCT 8 transducer is mounted in a standpipe such that the XCT 8 face is 18 in above the vessel top e an LU AQ is connected to the Peripheral Communications terminals e aTS 3 temperatur
16. Min P835 slightly Continue making minor TVT Curve adjustments and taking new measurements while observing the Echo Marker position until the Echo Lock Window repeatedly locks onto the true echo Verify the false echo is still ignored regardless of the vessel material level or empty fill activity Wrong Reading If the Reading is erratic or jumps to some incorrect value periodically ensure the following 1 Material object surface monitored is not beyond the transducers maximum range Material is not falling in the transducer sound beam Material P002 value matches the material monitored Measurement Response P003 is not set too fast Transducer P004 type entered matches the transducer used Pop If the periodic incorrect value is always the same see Fixed Reading If the incorrect value seems to be random ensure the material surface to transducer distance is less than the Empty value entered plus 20 If the material object monitored is outside this distance increase Range Extension P801 as required If the material monitored is a liquid check for splashing in the vessel Increase Measurement Response as required to stabilize the Reading or install a stilling well contact Siemens Milltronics or your local distributor Access the Noise P807 parameter If the peak value jumps wildly verify the transducer cables are run in grounded metal conduit separate from other wiring and transducer cable shie
17. P005 values 0 000 to 9999 P054 LEVEL BREAKPOINTS Universal Volume Calculation Enter level breakpoints where volume is known if P050 9 or 10 values 0 000 to 9999 P055 BREAKPOINT VOLUMES Universal Volume Calculation Enter the volume corresponding to each Level Breakpoint entered values 0 000 to 9999 Steps to enter a Level Breakpoint or Breakpoint Volume 1 Press 1 lo ji to display the index symbol 2 Scroll a 01 or direct access the desired Breakpoint 8 Key in the desired level or volume value 4 Press Refer to Technical Reference Volume Calculation for breakpoint value selection Page 28 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Reading Parameters P060 to P062 If Reading alteration is required alter the following parameters to a alter the number of decimal places displayed b convert to units other than Units P005 of Span P007 or Max Volume P051 c reference measurements to some point other than Empty P006 or Span P007 If alteration is not required proceed to Failsafe Parameters P060 DECIMAL POSITION Enter the maximum number of decimal places to be displayed in the Reading In the RUN mode the number of decimal places displayed is automatically adjusted if necessary to prevent the number of Reading digits from exceeding display capabilities gt cS 2 a Y 2 g Ei f oO a This value is autom
18. P842 Short Shot Frequency P843 Long Shot Frequency P844 Short Shot Width P845 Long Shot Width P850 Short Shot Bias P851 Short Shot Floor P852 Short Shot Range N 8 ho D E E b D E A Page 108 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 www siemens com processautomation Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc 2008 1954 Technology Drive PO Box 4225 Subject to change without prior notice Peterborough ON Canada K9J 7B1 9 0 2 Tel 705 745 2431 Fax 705 741 0466 Email techpubs smpi siemens com 7ML1 8 5 AN Printed in Canada
19. Press with the desired option displayed values OFF HOLd dE En Page 38 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 mA Output Parameters P200 to P203 P210 to P215 P219 If LU AO mA outputs are to be used alter the following parameters as required Otherwise proceed to Operation When a mA Output Parameter is accessed the mA symbol is displayed in the Point Type field and the mA Output Number corresponding to the LU AO terminals is displayed in the Point Number field P200 mA RANGE gt 3 Enter the desired range of the mA output displayed S value 0 0FF a 1 000 20 mA 20 mA high level unless P001 2 or 3 then 20 2 mA low 5 2 4 to 20 mA 2 preset S 3 20 to 0 mA t 20 mA low level unless P001 2 or 3 then 20 P201 mA FUNCTION Use this feature to alter the automatic mA output measurement relationship if desired The mA Function automatically corresponds to level space or distance based upon Operation P001 If a Tank Shape P050 is programmed the mA Function automatically corresponds to volume unless the mA Allocation has been altered values 1 level 2 space 3 distance 4 volume 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 39 P202 mA ALLOCATION Use this feature if Point Number to mA output allocation alteration is required Enter the Point Number s the mA output displayed is to be based upon As preset LU
20. Proceed to Measurement Diffi culties following page Displays EEEE Reading too high Select larger Units P005 or lower Convert Reading P061 Displays EEEPrO Faulty EEPrOM memory chip Return to factory for repair or replacement Reading fluctuates while material level is still or vice versa Incorrect measurement stabiliza tion Alter Measurement Response 7003 accordingly See Technical Reference Mea surement Response Reading is fixed regardless of the actual material level Transducer beam obstructed standpipe too narrow or trans ducer mounting resonant Relocate and or reaim trans ducer at material level or object Proceed to Measurement Diffi culties following page Material level reported is always off by the same amount Incorrect Empty zero reference See Empty P006 Reading Offset P063 Offset Calibration P650 amp Offset Correction P652 Measurement accuracy improves as level nears trans ducer Incorrect Sound Velocity used for distance calculation Use an ultrasonic temperature transducer or a TS 3 temperature sensor See Technical Reference Sound Velocity Reading is erratic with little or no relation to material level True echo too weak or wrong echo being processed Relocate and or reaim trans ducer at material level or object Proceed to Measurement Difficul ties 7ML199
21. and performing an Offset Calibration is not desired enter the amount to be added to the Reading before display values 999 to 9999 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 49 P653 VELOCITY View the current vessel atmosphere sound velocity This value is based on Velocity at 20 C P654 for the current Temperature P664 based on the sound velocity vs temperature characteristics of air When a Sound Velocity Calibration is performed this value is automatically adjusted as required to suit the current atmosphere type concentration and temperature Alternatively if the current sound velocity is known enter the current sound velocity Refer to 7echnical Reference Sound Velocity The units used are m s if P005 1 2 or 3 ft s if P005 4 or 5 values 50 01 to 2001 m s 164 1 to 6563 ft s P654 VELOCITY AT 20 C View the current vessel atmosphere sound velocity normalized to 20 C 68 F This value is used to calculate Sound Velocity P653 using Temperature P664 based on the sound velocity vs temperature characteristics of air After a Sound Velocity Calibration this value may be checked to verify whether the vessel atmosphere is air typically 344 1 m s or 1129 ft s Alternatively if the vessel atmosphere sound velocity at 20 C 68 F is known and the sound velocity vs temperature characteristics are similar to that of air enter the sound velocity The units used are m s if P005
22. and on LU AO power off the mA output drops to 0 00 mA During a power interruption the last known mA output value is maintained in memory for 1 hour minimum If power is interrupted beyond 1 hour on power resumption the mA output immediately assumes the new value Remaining Vessel Capacity To perform a volume conversion for the preceding example the following programming is required Volume Parameter Settings For Point 1 P050 Tank Shape Enter 7 for horizontal cylinder with parabolic ends P051 Max Volume Enter 117 for 117 cubic feet Use vessel D fabricators value P052 Tank Dimension A Enter 1 5 for 1 5 ft the horizontal length of one parabolic end S P053 Tank Dimension L Enter 12 for 12 ft the horizontal length excluding parabolic ends This is the only tank shape where the Empty 7007 value must exactly equal the vessel height Now in the RUN mode the Reading Value and LU AO mA output represents remaining vessel capacity in cubic feet If the mA output is still to be scaled to space distance from material to Full in feet set the mA Function P201 to 2 Page 88 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Example 3 mA Multi point Average This mode of operation may be used for bunkers with multiple material discharges and tank farms where several tanks contain the same material As well as monitoring the amount of material in each bunker section or tank a mA
23. transducer face to vessel bottom to be measured in Units This value is preset to 8 000 m or equivalent Units programmed The value entered automatically sets Span P007 to the maximum recommended value values 0 000 to 9999 P007 SPAN Enter the maximum surface distance from Empty P006 Span is automatically preset to 1 1 x the blanking value P800 less than the Empty value P006 unless it is altered manually For distance Operation P001 3 Span is preset to the Empty value P006 Enter a lower value if desired If the automatic setting is not high enough see Installation Always prevent the monitored surface from entering the blanking zone values 0 000 to 9999 With the Quick Start Parameters altered as required proceed to Operation to identify verify basic system performance i 2 N 2 y 2 2 24 oO a 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 21 n pe o 2 E A g x E i Page 22 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Operation With Quick Start parameter alteration complete the SITRANS LU10 may be put into operation If application or enhancement parameters are altered operation is altered accordingly from that indicated Display In the RUN mode the following values and indicators may be observed Note that many indicators are specific to certain operating condit
24. when material level is lower than Empty P006 Range Extension is the distance in Units P005 or of Span P007 beyond Empty which is still ultrasonically measurable If Empty is substantially higher than the actual vessel bottom increase Range Extension such that Empty plus Range Extension is greater than the transducer to vessel bottom distance This value is automatically preset to 20 of Span P007 values 0 000 to 9999 Page 62 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 P802 SUBMERGENCE SHIELD ON TRANSDUCER Use this feature if desired when the transducer connected is equipped with a submergence shield When the transducer is submerged the SITRANS LU10 detects that the monitored surface is within the Near Blanking P800 distance and immediately advances to zero distance operating displays and outputs accordingly values 0 off preset 1 submergence transducer P803 SHOT PULSE MODE Use this feature to increase response independent from Measurement Response 7003 Select short and long to have short and long acoustic shots fired each time a vessel is scanned Select short to have only short shots fired if the Echo Confidence P805 produced by a short shot exceeds the short Confidence Threshold P804 This value is automatically altered when Measurement Response P003 is altered See 7echnica Reference Measurement Response values 1 short 2 short and long P804 CONFIDENCE THR
25. 20 00 of Span P103 HI HI ALARM Enter the Hi Hi Alarm material level for the Point Number displayed values 999 to 9999 preset to 90 00 of Span P104 LO LO ALARM Enter the Lo Lo Alarm material level for the Point Number displayed values 999 to 9999 preset to 10 00 of Span Ch is displayed if a Custom Relay Parameter was previously operator altered Use Relay A B Setpoints P112 P113 instead If Custom Relay operation is not required proceed to Relay Failsafe P129 OFF is displayed if the Relay Set Up P100 selected does not use the Alarm parameter accessed Page 34 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Custom Relays P110 to P113 P110 RELAY ALLOCATION Use this feature to alter the Relay Set Up P100 relay point number association to have any relay operate based upon the operation of any point number When accessed the Relay Symbol is displayed in the Point Type field and the Relay Number corresponding to the LU SAM terminals is displayed in the Point Number field e g To allocate Relay 3 to Point 1 with Relay Number 3 displayed enter 1 If a relay is allocated to more than one Point Number when any Point Number in the allocation range is in alarm the relay de energizes When Relay Allocation is altered affected alarm P101 to P104 parameters display ch changed when accessed Use the Relay A B Setpoint P112 P113 parameters values x x single Point Number
26. 5 y 2 2 2 Z amp 2 2 7 2 o 2 D A D 6 fx wi Page 78 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Technical Reference Transmit Pulse The SITRANS LU10 transmit pulse consists of one or more electrical shot pulses which are supplied to the scanning relays The scanning relays are activated as required to supply the transmit pulse to the appropriate transducer connected to the SITRANS LU10 terminals The transducer fires an acoustic shot for each electrical pulse supplied After each shot is fired sufficient time is provided for echo shot reflection reception before the next if applicable shot is fired After all shots of the transmit pulse are fired the resultant echoes are processed The transmit pulse shot number frequency duration delay and associated measurement range are defined by parameters P803 and P840 to P852 Echo Processing Echo processing consists of echo enhancement true echo selection and selected echo verification Echo Enhancement is achieved by i fering removing noise P821 and P822 and reforming connecting fragmented echo peaks P823 the echo profile digitized signal representing the echo signal received True echo selection is achieved by establishing the criteria which a portion of the echo profile must meet to be considered the rue echo echo reflected by the intended target Insignificant po
27. AO mA outputs 1 10 are allocated to Point Numbers 1 10 respectively If two or more Point Numbers are allocated to a single mA output the output value represents the Multi point Average The Quick Start Parameter values a should be identical for all points See 7echnical Reference Application Examples Example 3 mA Multi Point Average When more than one mA output is allocated to the same Point Number the mA A Setpoint parameters may be used to establish separate or overlapping mA S output spans However the mA Value Transducer P203 corresponds to the lowest mA Output number only values x x single Point Number 1 10 to be allocated to the mA output displayed xy x first Point Number 1 10 y last Point Number 1 10 in the range P203 V mA VALUE TRANSDUCER View the current value of the mA output associated with the Point Number displayed This is the Auxiliary Reading displayed when is pressed in the RUN mode and does not include any adjustment made using the 4 or 20 mA Trim P214 P215 features If the Point Number is included in a mA Multi point Average calculation the displayed value is the average obtained from all Point Numbers included in the mA Allocation P202 range If more than one mA output is allocated to the same Point Number the value of the lowest mA Output Number is displayed values 0 000 to 22 00 Page 40 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985A
28. LEVEL SYSTEM SYNC Use this feature if another level measurement system is mounted near the SITRANS LU10 See nstallation nterconnection Level System Synchronization values 0 not required 1 synchronize level monitors preset 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 57 P727 G SCAN DELAY Use this feature to adjust the delay before the next point is scanned Enter the amount of delay in seconds This value is automatically altered when Measurement Response P003 is altered See 7echnical Reference Measurement Response values 0 000 to 60 00 P728 SHOT DELAY Use this feature if acoustic noise within the vessel is causing measurement difficulties Enter the delay between transmit pulse shots in seconds This value is automatically altered when Measurement Response P003 is altered See Technical Reference Measurement Response values 0 1 to 4 0 P729 V SCAN TIME View the time elapsed in seconds since the point displayed was last scanned This value may be viewed as an Auxilliary Reading in the Run mode especially useful when setting up Smart Scan P720 See Operation Keypad values 0 000 to 9999 2 o 2 D A D D fzx wi Page 58 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Display Parameters P730 to P734 P740 P730 G AUXILIARY READING Use this feature to display operator selected Auxiliary Readings temporarily Sele
29. PERIPHERALS Use Belden 8760 or equivalent 18 AWG 2 wire shielded twisted 3000 m 10 000 ft total loop length Level System Synchronization Avoid mounting the SITRANS LU10 near another ultrasonic level monitor Likewise when more than one monitor is installed within a single plant facility ensure the transducer cables of each system are run in separate grounded metal conduits If this system separation is impractical or despite separation efforts measurement difficulties are encountered system synchronization may be required To synchronize the SITRANS LU10 with a SITRANS LU 02 or another SITRANS LU10 perform the following steps 1 Mount the level monitors together in one cabinet 2 Ensure the level monitors share a common power mains supply and ground earth 8 Interconnect the SYNC terminals of the level monitors to be synchronized To synchronize the SITRANS LU10 with other Siemens Milltronics ultrasonic level monitors not listed contact Siemens Milltronics or your local distributor 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 13 6 A z z i Power Before making the power connection ensure proper voltage selection N Sun L1 49 50 51 52 SW1 switch shown in the 100 115 200 230 V OFF position Select 50 60 Hz appropriate voltage select voltage via SW1 Never operate the SITRANS LU10 with the enclosure lid open or with the gr
30. POINTER TIME Observe the time in ms between the transmit pulse and the Profile Pointer values 0 000 to 9999 P818 V PROFILE POINTER DISTANCE 2 o 2 D b A D 6 fx wi Observe the distance in P005 Units between the transducer face and the Profile Pointer values 0 000 to 9999 P819 V PROFILE POINTER AMPLITUDE Observe the amplitude in dB above 1pV of the Echo Profile at the Profile Pointer position values 0 to 99 Page 66 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 P820 ALGORITHM Use this feature to select the A gorithm s mathematical operations which the Sonic Intelligence echo selection is to be based on This value is automatically altered by Material P002 If the wrong echo is processed select an alternate algorithm while observing the resultant echo processing displays To select an Algorithm perform the following steps 1 Press RA to display the Auxiliary Function symbol 2 Press a or to display the desired Reading display symbol s 3 Press 45 when the desired Algorithm is displayed The material vessel type most likely to benefit from a particular algorithm is included with the following option values values ALF long range Area Largest and First average general purpose solids A long range Area only coarse heaped solids L long range Largest only liquids open vessels F long range First only
31. SHOT BIAS Use this feature to slant the echo evaluation in favour of the short shot echo when both short and long shots are evaluated see Shot Mode P803 This feature is preset to 20 values 0 to 100 m 5 gt D 5 2 m 5 mo 2 2 2 2 2 7 P851 SHORT SHOT FLOOR Enter the minimum echo strength in dB above 1 uV derived from a short shot to be considered for evaluation This feature is preset to 50 values 0 to 100 P852 SHORT SHOT RANGE Enter the maximum distance in Units P005 to be measured using short shot echoes This feature is automatically altered when Transducer P004 is altered values 0 000 to 9999 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 71 2 o 2 b A r D 6 wi Test Parameters P900 to P913 Test Parameters are intended for use by Siemens Milltronics Service personnel P900 V SOFTWARE REV Access this parameter to determine the EPROM Rev without removing the enclosure lid values 00 00 to 99 99 P901 V MEMORY Press 45 to activate the SITRANS LU10 memory test When the test is successful PASS is displayed Otherwise one of the following values is displayed indicating the type of memory failure values PASS memory test successful F1 RAM F2 NOVRAM F3 EEPROM F4 EPROM P902 V WATCHDOG Press 45 to reset the microprocessor On successful c
32. Short Shot Frequency P842 and Long Shot Frequency P843 for maximum Echo Confidence P805 Increase the Failsafe Timer P070 value if failsafe operation will not be compromised by the larger value If LOE is displayed only when a sloped bottom vessel is near Empty the echo is probably being reflected away from the transducer Install an empty target plate in the bottom of the vessel When exposed not covered by material the target plate provides the reflective surface representative of an empty vessel Install a longer range transducer enter the new Empty P006 distance and if necessary optimize aiming and frequency again If a longer range transducer is not available connect an oscilloscope to the SITRANS LU10 see Enhancement Parameters Scope Displays P810 If a discernible echo is observed representative of the material object surface reduce the Confidence Threshold P804 while taking new measurements in the RUN or PROGRAM mode z o D an 2 lt 5 Page 98 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Sometimes material simply cannot be detected during vessel filling In these cases set up failsafe operation such that the SITRANS LU10 anticipates the rate of material level increase and adjusts the reported Reading accordingly This operation is reliable as long as when the dust or foam settles a valid echo can be received See 7echnical Reference Ap
33. Short Shot Range P852 to stabilize the shot mode used for the echo evaluation Also adjust the Short Shot Bias to increase or decrease the amount of preference given to short shot echoes over long shot echoes Should a stable measurement still not be attainable contact Siemens Milltronics or your local distributor a o r D 1 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 101 3 o D N 2 2 s e Page 102 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Specifications Power Environmental e e e Scan Points Range Accuracy e Resolution e Memory Programming Display Synchronization e Temperature Compensation e Temperature Error Outputs Communications Enclosure Weight Approvals 100 115 200 230 Vac 15 50 60 Hz 31 VA location e indoor outdoor altitude e 2000 m max ambient temperature 20 to 50 C 5 to 122 F relative humidity e suitable for outdoor Type 4X NEMA 4X IP65 enclosure installation category Il pollution degree 4 10 points per SITRANS LU10 max frequency independent 0 3 m 1 ft to 60 m 200 ft max 0 25 of program range or 6 mm 0 24 whichever is greater 0 1 of program range or 2 mm 0 08 whichever is greater EEPROM non volatile no back up battery
34. XLT 30 XLS 30 1 32 m 4 33 ft LR 13 XLT 60 XLS 60 This is the recommended minimum distance However it can be reduced under certain circum stances Please check the appropriate transducer manual for details Page 8 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Optional Cards Communications Module The SITRANS LU10 is software hardware ready to accept an optional Siemens Milltronics SmartLinx communications module that provides an interface to one of several popular industrial communications systems Your SITRANS LU10 may be shipped to you without a SmartLinx module for installation at later date If you are ready to install your SmartLinx module or want to change it please follow the procedure as outlined TIB 9 Card The standard SITRANS LU10 supports one Siemens Milltronics TS 3 temperature sensor When equipped with a TIB 9 card the SITRANS LU10 supports up to ten TS 3s Your SITRANS LU10 may be shipped to you without a TIB 9 card for installation at a later date If you are ready to install your TIB 9 card please follow the procedure as outlined Installation Procedure With power off and the SITRANS LU10 lid opened 1 Remove the four LCD card screws and the card itself 2 If there is no TIB 9 card being installed proceed to step 6 otherwise proceed with step 3 3 Remove the five board A screws and lift off the board though still attached by ribbon connectors 4 Mount the TIB 9 card by mat
35. a a a a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 To Transducers 10 max RG62 A U Coax 365 m 1200 ft Transducer max Transducer cables must be run in a grounded metal conduit separate from other wiring except TS 3 temperature sensor wiring if applicable Hazardous voltage is present on transducer terminals during operation z 2 ES Temperature Sensor T 2 single Temp Sensor TIB 9 card for multiple Temp Sensors optional 4K EN 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 sm OCT 11111111111111 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 ra vl tg 1 1 1 1 1 viaal wee 1 4 1 FH 6 ETEN 4 TEE EF ES 8 9 10 N oe a a s to Temp Sensor 1 to additional Temp Sensors Use Belden 8760 or equivalent 18 AWG 2 wire shielded twisted 365 m 1200 ft per TS 3 max Use TS 3 temperature sensors only Don t jumper the terminals if TS 3 s are not used Peripherals The SITRANS LU10 is compatible with the following Siemens Milltronics peripherals 3 max e LU SAM 20 relay satellite alarm module 2 max e LU AO 10 output analog output module 1 only e BIC II buffered SITRANS LU10 to RS 232C RS 422 interface 1 only Page 12 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Connect the peripherals used in a serial loop as follows
36. at their last known values To operate process control equipment under these conditions alter the following parameters as required If alternate Failsafe Operation is not required proceed to RELAY PARAMETERS Page 30 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 P070 FAILSAFE TIMER Enter the time to elapse in minutes upon a difficulty before failsafe operation is activated In the RUN mode when a difficulty first occurs the Reading Bar Graph relay status and mA outputs are held at last known values and the Failsafe Timer is activated When a valid measurement is made before the timer expires the SITRANS LU10 advances to the new material level if changed as normal per Measurement Response P003 and the timer resets If the timer expires before a valid measurement is made the SITRANS LU10 advances to the Failsafe Material Level P071 as restricted by Failsafe Advance P072 When a valid measurement is made after the timer expires the SITRANS LU10 advances to the new material level if changed as restricted by Failsafe Advance P072 and the timer resets gt cS 2 a 5 Y 2 2 Ei amp oO a If the timer expires due to a measurement difficulty LOE flashes in the Reading display Technical difficulty messages flash in the Reading display before the timer expires The offending terminal connections are displayed in the Auxiliary Reading display DISPLAY CA
37. consecutive measurements higher or 2 consecutive measurements lower than the current readings occur values x y x of above echoes y of below echoes Resetting P711 returns P712 to the respective preset values P713 ECHO LOCK WINDOW Use this feature to adjust the new measurement change permitted before Echo Lock is applied The Echo Lock Window is a time window in msec placed about the echo used to derive the Reading When a new measurement falls within the window the window is recentered and the new Reading is calculated Otherwise the new measurement is verified by Echo Lock P711 before the SITRANS LU10 updates the Reading When 0 is entered preset the window is automatically calculated based on the Max Fill Empty Rate P700 701 This calculation is automatically performed when Measurement Response P003 is altered See Measurement Response 09 i 2 D E A o o z wi For slower Measurement Response P003 values the calculated Echo Lock Window is narrow For faster values the window becomes increasingly wider When TURBO is selected the window is normally wide open values 0 000 to 9999 Page 56 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Scanning Parameters P720 P725 to P729 P720 SMART SCAN Select the condition s to add remove the Point Number displayed to the Priority Point scan sequence as indicated by the display symbol i
38. liquids closed vessel D AL long range Area and Largest average fine heaped g solids 3 AF long range Area and First average coarse flat solids LF long range Largest and First average general purpose liquids S bLF short range Largest or First general purpose a bL short range Largest only solids and open vessel liquids D bF short range First only closed vessel liquids 2 P821 SPIKE FILTER Activate the Spike Filter if interference spikes are observed on the long shot Echo Profile display values 0 off 1 on preset P822 NARROW ECHO FILTER Use this feature when monitoring solids P002 2 only if an echo from a partial transducer beam obstruction seams ladder rungs etc is processed Enter the width of false echoes in ms to be removed from the long shot Echo Profile When a value is keyed in the nearest acceptable value is entered values 0 off preset greater wider 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 67 a dm o 2 D E A o o z wi P823 P825 P830 P831 REFORM ECHO Use this feature if the reported material level fluctuates slightly though the material surface is still when monitoring solid Material P002 2 only Enter the amount in ms of long shot Echo Profile smoothing required to eliminate jagged peaks in the Echo Profile When a value is keyed in the nearest acceptable value is en
39. locations Choose a location suited to the SITRANS LU10 polycarbonate enclosure and the following location recommendations The ideal SITRANS LU10 mounting location is where the Ambient temperature is always within 20 to 50 C 5 to 122 F SITRANS LU10 front cover has sufficient room to swing open Operator and electronics are not exposed to the weather Cable length requirements are minimal Mounting surface is free from vibration OF Se er 5 a pa 2 gt a Avoid mounting locations where the SITRANS LU10 is 1 Exposed to direct sunlight Otherwise provide a sun shield 2 Close to high voltage or current runs contactors or SCR control drives Cable Conduit Entry Requirements Determine the number of enclosure cable conduit entries required for e Transducers e TS 3 temperature sensors if used e BIC II if used e LU SAM if used e LU AO if used e Synchronization see Interconnection Level System Synchronization e Power Note Transducer cables must be run in a grounded metal conduit separate from other wiring except TS 3 temperature sensor wiring if applicable 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 7 Mounting This product is susceptible to electrostatic shock Follow proper grounding procedures Inspect all cartons and packaging for possible damage during shipment before removing the SITRANS LU10 and associated equipment 1 Loosen the six enclosure l
40. may be entered directly Scanning When echo processing is complete if more than one vessel is monitored the scanning relay changes state to supply the transmit pulse to the next transducer to be scanned after the Scan Delay P727 Scan Delay is automatically set by Measurement Response P003 When high speed scanning is required sometimes the case for equipment position monitoring the Scan Delay may be reduced Reduce the Scan Delay only as required otherwise premature scanning relay fatigue could occur All vessels are scanned sequentially unless a Point Number is on priority see Smart Scan P720 If 1 of four vessels is on priority the scanning sequence is 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 2 1 3 1 4 and so on Volume Calculation The SITRANS LU10 provides a variety of volume calculation features P050 to P055 If the vessel to be monitored does not match any of the eight preset Tank Shape calculations a Universal Volume calculation may be used Use the level volume graph or chart provided by the vessel fabricator or create one based on the vessel dimensions From this graph determine which Universal Volume calculation will provide the best results and select the level vs volume breakpoints to be entered 32 max Generally the more breakpoints entered the greater the volume calculation accuracy o O gt O 2 J o o amp 5 2 2 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 81 o
41. numerous parameters to preset values refer to Master Reset P999 Perform a Master Reset P999 if the SITRANS LU10 was bench tested using arbitrary Parameter Values before system installation following an EPROM replacement or whenever complete reprogramming is required Special Parameters Some Parameter Values are for display purposes only and cannot be operator altered These are referred to as view only parameters In the parameters sections of this instruction manual view only parameters are identified by a V beside the Parameter Number Some Parameter Values must be common for all Point Numbers These are referred to as global parameters When a global parameter is accessed the Point Number display automatically switches to Point Number 00 and returns to the Point Number previously selected when a non global parameter is accessed In the parameters sections of this manual global parameters are identified by a G beside the Parameter Number Programming Security All operator programming is retained in non volatile memory immune to power interruptions When programming is complete the programmer may be removed and locked away to prevent inadvertent programming alteration The Lock P000 parameter may also be used Security Parameter P000 G LOCK Use this feature if desired to secure all programming from inadvertent alteration Direct access cannot be scroll accessed this parameter after all program ming is c
42. output representing the average measurement may be used to calculate total material or remaining capacity For this example we ll assume the following e the bunker is 150 ft long by 60 ft deep max and has 6 sections with individual discharge outlets e the maximum filling discharge rate for each bunker section is 3 inches per minute e an XLS 30 transducer is mounted 65 ft above each discharge outltet e a mA output proportional to each bunker section material level is required by the PLC e a mA output proportional to the average material level is required for total material calculation e ifa measurement difficulty occurs for greater than 2 minutes 3 8 mA is required by the PLC e the XLS 30 s are connected to the Transducer 1 to Transducer 6 terminals e an LU AQ is connected to the SITRANS 1010 Peripheral Communications Terminals Point Numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 max 3 G 3 3 mA Output 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 avg mA Output Value 14mA 4mA 7mA 8mA_ 16mA 18mA 11 2 mA a oO Parameter Settings For Point 00 Points 1 10 O P001 Operation Enter 1 for level 2 P002 Material Enter 2 for solid P003 Measurement Response Enter 1 for slow 0 1 m min 4 in min P004 Transducer Enter 109 for XLS 30 P005 Units Enter 4 for feet POO6 Empty Enter 65 for transducer face to Empty equals 65 ft P007 Span Enter 60 for max material level equal
43. required via removable hand programmer and or Dolphin interface package Custom Graphics LCD 51 mm 2 in x 127 mm 5 in viewing area up to 16 SITRANS LU10 units can be synchronized together 50 to 150 C 50 to 302 F integral transducer sensor 1 TS 3 temperature sensor input expandable to 10 inputs with optional TIB 9 card programmable fixed temperature with compensation 0 09 of range fixed temperature e 0 17 C deviation from programmed temperature transducer drive e 150 to 315 V peak transducer model dependent proprietary bipolar current loop for Peripherals communication see Options Dolphin compatible SmartLinx compatible Type 4X NEMA 4X IP65 285 mm W x 209 mm H x 92 mm D 11 2 W x 8 2 H x 3 6 D polycarbonate 2 3 kg 5 Ib CE CSA netic Lloyd s Register of Shipping Categories ENV1 ENV2 ENV3 and ENV5 EMC performance available upon request 1 Program range is defined as the empty distance to the face of the transducer P006 plus any range extension P801 2 The use of approved watertight hubs glands is required for Type 4X NEMA 4X IP65 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 103 i g D 2 a a D 2 Programmer Power Ambient Temperature Keypad Interface Enclosure Transducer Compatible Models Options Temperature Sensors Expansi
44. the middle of the Echo Profile Alternatively if TVT Type is set for TVT Slopes P830 6 this value is preset to 2000 Use this feature to adjust the slope declination as required values 0 to 9999 SHORT SHOT NUMBER Enter the number of short shots to be fired and results averaged per transmit pulse values 0 to 100 LONG SHOT NUMBER Enter the number of long shots to be fired and results averaged per transmit pulse This value is automatically altered when Measurement Response P003 is altered See 7echnical Reference Measurement Response values 0 to 200 Page 70 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 P842 SHORT SHOT FREQUENCY Use this feature to adjust the short shot transmit pulse frequency in kHz This feature is automatically altered when Transducer P004 is altered values 10 00 to 60 00 P843 LONG SHOT FREQUENCY Use this feature to adjust the long shot transmit pulse frequency in kHz This feature is automatically altered when Transducer P004 is altered values 10 00 to 60 00 P844 SHORT SHOT WIDTH Use this feature to adjust the width in ms of the short shot transmit pulse This feature is automatically altered when Transducer P004 is altered values 0 000 to 5 000 P845 LONG SHOT WIDTH Use this feature to adjust the width in ms of the long shot transmit pulse This feature is automatically altered when Transducer P004 is altered values 0 000 to 5 000 P850 SHORT
45. with one entry a Response Slow medium fast surge or turbo response to material level changes 2 one entry Ss Units Display Readings in m cm mm ft in or any other units desired ADDITIONAL FEATURES use as desired Volume Eight pre programmed tank shape options Two universal tank shape programming methods Failsafe Numerous failsafe options for process control equipment activation Relays 7 alarm functions including level rate of change temperature and more y LU SAM required Fixed or independent on off setpoints mA Outputs Based on level space distance or volume LU AO required 4 range selections 0 20 4 20 20 0 or 20 4 mA Adjustable range and over range limits 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 5 Introduction Page 6 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Installation Installation shall only be performed by qualified personnel and in accordance with local governing regulations The following procedure applies to all SITRANS LU10 level monitor installations See Technical Reference Application Examples for additional installation requirements Also refer to the instruction manuals of all other equipment connected to the SITRANS LU10 for additional installation instructions SITRANS LU10 Installation should only be performed by qualified personnel and in accordance with all governing regulations Location Inspect all potential mounting
46. 1 2 or 3 or ft s if P005 4 or 5 values 50 01 to 2001 m s 164 1 to 6563 ft s 09 dm o 2 D E A o o z wi Page 50 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Temperature Compensation Parameters P660 to P664 P660 TEMP SOURCE This feature is preset to AUTO On scanning a transducer the SITRANS LU10 scans the TS 3 temperature sensor assigned to the transducer If a TS 3 sensor is not connected the temperature measurement from the ultrasonic temperature transducer is used If the transducer used does not have an integral temperature sensor the Temp Fixed P661 value is used If the temperature of the atmosphere within the transducer beam varies with distance from the transducer connect a TS 3 temperature sensor and an ultrasonic temperature transducer for the Point Number and select average Unless equipped with a TIB 9 Card the SITRANS LU10 provides input terminals for only one TS 3 connection When a TIB 9 card is installed up to 10 TS 3 temperature sensors may be connected Refer to nsta ation TIB 9 Card and Interconnection If the atmosphere temperature of several vessels is identical connect a TS 3 Temperature Sensor to terminals 21 and 22 and select TS 3 SENSOR 1 The temperature measurement from the single TS 3 is used for the air temperature measurement of all Point Numbers allocated to TS 3 number 1 See Temperature Sensor Allocation P6
47. 1 10 to be allocated to the Relay Number xy x first Point Number 1 10 y last Point Number 1 10 in the range gt cS 2 a 2 2 1 21 oO a 111 RELAY FUNCTION Use this feature if alternate relay function designation or operation is required When accessed the Relay Symbol is displayed in the Point Type field and the Relay Number corresponding to the LU SAM terminals is displayed in the Point Number field FUNCTION DESIGNATION OPERATION Level LL L H or HH similar to Standard Alarms but with Relay A B Setpoints In Bounds b1 or b2 alarms when level is between the Relay A B Setpoints Out of Bounds 01 or b2 alarms when level is not between the Relay A B Setpoints Rate r1 or r2 level rate of change alarm with Relay A B Setpoints Temperature no designation alarm is activated by independent Relay A B Setpoints LOE no designation relay de energizes in the event of Failsafe Timer P700 expiry Cable Fault no designation relay de energizes under transducer short or opened condition The Relay Designation is included in the BIC II if used data message not displayed 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 35 99 2 D im A S 2 2 lt To enter a Relay Designation 1 Press 2 9 to display the Auxiliary Function symbol 2 Press a or
48. 2 P113 are automatically reset when a Relay Set Up value is altered values 1 SetUp1 2 Set Up 2 3 Set Up 3 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 33 gt cS 2 a Y 2 2 oO oO a Standard Alarms P101 to P104 In the RUN mode e when the material level rises to a Hi or Hi Hi Alarm value the Alarm indicator is displayed and the allocated relay s de energize e when the material level falls 5 of Span P007 below the Hi or Hi Hi Alarm value the Alarm indicator extinguishes and the allocated relay s energize e when the material level falls below the Lo or Lo Lo Alarm value the Alarm indicator is displayed and the allocated relay s de energize e when the material level rises 5 of Span P007 above the Lo and Lo Lo Alarm value the Alarm indicator extinguishes and the allocated relay s energize Enter all Standard Alarm material level values in Units P005 or percent of Span P007 as referenced to Empty 7006 To display the current value or enter a new value in percent of Span Press G as required to display the symbol 99 2 D im A S 2 2 lt P101 HI ALARM Enter the Hi Alarm material level for the Point Number displayed values 999 to 9999 preset to 80 00 of Span P102 LO ALARM Enter the Lo Alarm material level for the Point Number displayed values 999 to 9999 preset to
49. 2 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 37 gt 3 2 i a 2 2 3 oO D oO a 99 2 D im A S 2 2 lt P 116 P129 BOUND ALARM HYSTERISIS For in bounds and out of bounds Relay p actual on Functions P111 2 and 3 respectively a hysterisis or dead band prevents relay P116 hysteresis chatter due to material level fluctuations at the upper or lower setpoint 1 setpoint Enter hysterisis in of span or units of P116 hysteresis P005 Factory set at 2 a l actual off The hysterisis value is applied above ey and below the upper and lower bound e g in bounds lower setpoint setpoints g P RELAY FAILSAFE Use this feature for relay failsafe operation independent from the Failsafe Material Level P070 When accessed the Relay Symbol is displayed in the Point Type field and the Relay Number corresponding to the LU SAM terminals is displayed in the Point Number field Select OFF preset to have the relay respond to the Failsafe Material Level P701 HOLd to hold the relay at the last known state until normal operation resumes dE to have the relay de energize immediately or En to have the relay energize immediately To select an independent Relay Failsafe option value 1 Press RA to display to the Auxiliary Function symbol 2 Press al or to scroll access the failsafe options 3
50. 62 values 1 AUTO 2 Temp Fixed 3 Ultrasonic Temperature Transducer 4 TS 3 Temperature Sensor 5 Average 6 TS 3 SENSOR 1 m 2 ir 5 i mo 2 2 014 6 P661 TEMP FIXED Use this feature if a temperature sensing device is not used Enter the temperature in C of the vessel atmosphere within the transducer beam If the temperature varies with distance from the transducer enter the average temperature This value is preset to 20 00 C values 50 to 150 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 51 P662 TEMPERATURE SENSOR ALLOCATION As preset TS 3 1 10 are allocated to Point Numbers 1 10 respectively To alter this allocation enter the TS 3 whose temperature measurement will be used for the distance calculation of the Point Number displayed When more than one TS 3 temperature sensor is allocated to a Point Number the temperature measurements from each sensor are averaged for that vessel values x x single Point Number 1 10 to be allocated to the TS 3 displayed xy x first Point Number 1 10 y last Point Number 1 10 in the range P663 TEMPERATURE TRANSDUCER ALLOCATION As preset Ultrasonic Temperature Transducers 1 10 are allocated to Point Number 1 10 respectively To alter this allocation enter the Transducer whose temperature measurement will be used for the distance calculation of the Point Number display
51. 85AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 97 z 6 o D D Measurement Difficulties If a measurement difficulty occurs for greater than the Failsafe Timer P070 setting LOE is flashed alternately with the Reading display Under certain conditions a measurement difficulty may cause the SITRANS LU10 to lock on to a false echo and report a fixed or wrong Reading Flashing LOE Display If LOE is displayed ensure the following 1 Material object surface monitored is within the maximum range of the transducer 2 Transducer P004 value matches the transducer used 3 Transducer is located and aimed properly See the Transducer manual for the maximum range mounting and rough aiming instructions For optimum performance adjust the transducer aiming while monitoring the Echo Confidence P805 for various material levels over the measurement range When complete set the transducer aiming at the best angle for all levels To display Echo Confidence in the RUN mode Press and hold for 4 seconds Failsafe Time Left changes to the Short Long Confidence display To display Echo Confidence in the PROGRAM mode access the Echo Confidence P805 parameter To update the value displayed after each aiming adjustment Press 5 times or more to verify stability If the condition persists despite optimum aiming optimize transducer performance Adjust
52. BIC 2 peripheral devices for respective analog mA output alarm control relays and RS 232 or RS 422 interface and or SmartLinx Compatible Communications ready when equipped with an appropriate Siemens Mill tronics SmartLinx module Speed Fast 16 32 bit microprocessor at 16 7 MHz clock speed 1 vessel point per second scanning speed capability Reliability Surface Mount Technology SMT also provides for full features in a com pact design Sonic Intelligence ensures all measurements are accurate and reliable Immune to power interruptions all programming is stored indefinitely Dynamic operating data is retained for one hour and updated immediately on power resumption Page 4 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Programmable Features Typically a very small percentage of the programmable features require operator alteration However for demanding measurement requirements any operator programmable feature may be adjusted as desired Following is a list of some of the features that make the SITRANS LU10 easy to program yet versatile enough to handle complex level measurement requirements GENERAL FEATURES Direct Access Any operator programmable feature may be accessed directly Scroll Access Single button scroll forward single button scroll back to key features Operation Select level space or distance operation gt Material Liquid or Solid automatically adjusts echo processing
53. E or DISTANCE Empty to Full 4 20 mA 20 4 mA Objects close to the transducer face 4 mA are not detectable 4 Press to observe the Failsafe Time Le t time left in percent before failsafe activation Each time a valid measurement is made for the Point Number displayed this value Auxiliary Reading is reset to 100 and begins to fall toward 0 until the next valid measurement is made If the Failsafe Time Left reaches 0 the SITRANS LU10 flashes LOE in the Reading display Note All associated data is supplied to the Peripheral Communications terminals 42 and 43 If a BIC Il is connected refer to 7echnica Reference BIC Support for message format and protocol information 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 25 Performance Test Results Monitor system performance carefully under all anticipated operating conditions A When the SITRANS LU10 performs exactly as required programming is complete B Ifthe SITRANS LU10 measurements are accurate and reliable but alternate Reading units failsafe LU SAM relay or LU AO mA output operation is desired proceed to Application Parameters i 6 Q i C Should system performance not meet installation requirements or the LOE display persists after start up proceed to the 7roubleshooting Guide If all operating conditions cannot be observed during the System Performance Evaluation refer to Enhancement Parameters Reading Meas
54. ESHOLD m 2 ir 5 i mo 2 2 014 1151 6 Use this feature when an incorrect material level is reported The short and long Confidence Thresholds are preset to 10 and 5 respectively If the Echo Confidence P805 of a particular echo exceeds the Confidence Threshold that echo is considered for evaluation by Sonic Intelligence values x y x short 0 to 99 y long 0 to 99 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 63 2 o 2 b A D 6 wi P805 V ECHO CONFIDENCE Use this feature to monitor the effect of transducer aiming location and mechanical transducer mounting isolation This is the value displayed when Bis pressed for 4 seconds in the RUN mode Both short and long shot Echo Confidence is displayed is displayed if the respective shot short or long was not included in the evaluation E is displayed if the transducer cable is open or short circuited is displayed if no shots have been taken yet values x y x short 0 to 99 y long 0 to 99 P806 V ECHO STRENGTH Use this feature to view the strength in dB above 1 pV RMS of the echo selected to base the distance calculation upon values 0 to 99 P807 V NOISE Observe the average and peak ambient noise in dB above 1 uV RMS being processed The noise level is a combination of transient acousti
55. I LO or HOLd Press 4 to display the Auxiliary Function symbol Press a or as required to scroll access the desired option o Press Alternatively a specific Failsafe Material Level within 50 to 150 of Span P007 may be entered directly in Units P005 or of Span P007 values 999 to 9999 FAILSAFE LEVEL ADVANCE Select the restriction applied to the SITRANS LU10 advance to and from the Failsafe Material Level When restricted preset the SITRANS LU10 advances to the Failsafe Material Level 310 to the new material level when a valid measurement is made as determined by the Measurement Response P003 or the Max Fill Empty Rate P700 P701 values entered Alternatively when immediate is selected the Failsafe Material Level or new material level is assumed immediately Otherwise when fastback is selected the Failsafe Level Advance is restricted however the advance to the new material level when a valid measurement is made is immediate values 1 restricted 2 immediate 3 fastback Page 32 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Relay Parameters P100 to P104 P110 to P113 P129 If relays are to be used alter the following parameters as required Otherwise proceed to mA Output Parameters Relays may be programmed as Standard Alarms or for Custom Relay operation For Standard Alarms relays operate based on material level select the Relay Se
56. Instruction Manual May 2008 million in one SIEMENS Safety Guidelines Warning notices must be observed to ens ure personal safety as well as that of others and to protect the product and the connected equipment These warning notices are accompanied by a clarification of the level of caution to be observed Qualified Personnel This device system may only be set up and operated in conjunction with this manual Qualified personnel are only authorized to install and established safety practices and standards Unit Repair and Excluded Liability The user is responsible for all changes and repairs mad agent operate this equipment in accordance with e to the device by the user or the user s All new components are to be provided by Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc e Restrict repair to faulty components only e Do not reuse faulty components Warning This product can only function properly and safely if it is correctly transported stored installed set up operated and maintained This product is intended for use in industrial areas Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference to several frequency based communications Note Always use product in accordance with specifications Copyright Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc 2008 All Rights Reserved Disclaimer of Liability This document is available in bound version and in electronic v
57. N02 P210 0 4 mA SETPOINT Use this feature to reference the minimum mA output to any point in the measurement range Enter the material level referenced to Empty P006 corresponding to the minimum mA output This feature is preset to 0 or 100 of Span 0007 as determined by Operation P001 Typically this value is entered in Units P005 or percent of Span P007 If mA Function is set for volume enter the value in the Max Volume P051 units or in percent of Max Volume values 999 to 9999 P211 20 mA SETPOINT Use this feature to reference the 20 mA output to any point in the measurement range between Empty P006 and Span P007 gt cS 2 a Y 2 g Ei amp gt oO a Enter the material level referenced to Empty P006 corresponding to 20mA This feature is preset to 0 or 100 of Span P007 as determined by Operation P001 Typically the value is entered in Units P005 or percent of Span P007 If mA Function is set for volume enter the value in the Max Volume P051 units or as a percent of Max Volume values 999 to 9999 P212 mA MIN LIMIT Use this feature to prevent the mA output from falling below the minimum acceptable mA input value preset to 3 800 mA of the device connected values 0 000 to 22 00 P213 mA MAX LIMIT Use this feature to prevent the mA output from exceeding the maximum acceptable mA input value preset to 20 20 mA of the device connect
58. Profile TVT Curve and Echo Marker displays on See Technical Reference Echo Processing for Scope Display illustrations Use the Scope Displays after pressing in the CAL mode to observe the result of Echo Processing parameter alterations Take several measurements to verify measurement repeatability and overcome Echo Lock P711 restrictions As preset all displays are off P816 V ECHO TIME Observe the time in ms between the transmit pulse and the processed echo values 0 000 to 9999 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 65 PROFILE POINTER PARAMETERS When a Profile Pointer Parameter is accessed the Echo Lock Window scope display changes to a Profile Pointer display The Profile Pointer may be moved to a number of points on the Echo Profile to gain specific information dependent upon the Profile Pointer Parameter used To move the Profile Pointer to a specific point enter the desired value The Profile Pointer will move to the nearest acceptable Echo Profile point The Profile Pointer is preset to 0 Alternatively to scroll the Profile Pointer along the Echo Profile 1 Press 20 to display the Auxiliary Function symbol 2 amp or to move the Profile Pointer to the left or right respectively When the Profile Pointer Parameters are exited and is pressed or the RUN mode is entered the Profile Pointer display automatically changes back to the Echo Lock Window display P817 V PROFILE
59. Profile Records to be saved values 999 to 9999 P336 G AUTO RECORD FILLING EMPTYING Use this feature to restrict Auto Profile Records from being saved unless the level is rising falling or either If the level changes at a rate in excess of the corresponding Filling Emptying Indicator P702 P703 values the Echo Profile is saved subject to this and other Auto Profile Record restrictions values 0 Auto Profile Record on filling or emptying preset 1 Auto Profile Record on filling only 2 Auto Profile Record on emptying only P337 G AUTO RECORD LOE TIME Use this feature to restrict Auto Profile Records from being saved unless an extended loss of echo LOE condition occurs If the LOE condition exceeds the period entered in seconds the Echo Profile is saved subject to this and other restrictions When set for 0 preset LOE is not required for an Auto Profile Record to be saved m 2 ir 5 E mo 2 2 014 6 values 0 0 to 9999 Installation Records P340 to P342 Use these features to view data relating to this specific SITRANS LU10 installation P340 V DATE OF MANUFACTURE View the date of manufacture of this SITRANS LU10 values YY MM DD format 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 47 P341 V RUN TIME View the accumulated number of days this SITRANS LU10 has been operating since the Date of Manufacture P340 Thi
60. USE LOE weak echo see Troubleshooting Guide Measurement Difficulties Short short circuited transducer cable or defective transducer OPEn open circuited transducer cable or Point Number is scanned but a transducer is not connected or defective transducer Error reversed Ultrasonic Temperature transducer terminal connections or wrong Transducer P004 entered While a short duration Failsafe Timer value may be required when process control equipment is used avoid entering a value so short as to cause nuisance activation This feature is automatically altered when Measurement Response P003 is altered values 0 000 to 9999 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 31 99 2 D im A S 2 2 lt P071 P072 FAILSAFE MATERIAL LEVEL Select the material level to be reported when the Failsafe Timer expires If HOLd preset is selected in the RUN mode the last known material level is held If HI or LO are selected the SITRANS LU10 advances to the Span 7007 level or Empty P006 level as restricted by Failsafe Level Advance Select the Failsafe Material Level based upon the relay and or mA output operation required during failsafe operation e g 1 To de energize a high alarm relay perhaps to stop material infeed select HI e g 2 To force an empty vessel mA output perhaps to have pumps stopped select LO To select H
61. ameters are for authorized Siemens Milltronics service personnel or Instrumentation Technicians familiar with Siemens Milltronics echo processing techniques Use these features to record and save a total of up to 10 Echo profiles initiated manually P330 or automatically P331 et al See Scope displays P810 for echo profile viewing hardware software requirements If 10 Echo Profiles are already saved addresses 1 through 10 are filled the oldest automatically initiated record is overwritten Manually initiated records are not automatically overwritten All records are automatically deleted in the event of a power interruption When a record is displayed results are based on current programming which may have been altered since the record was saved This permits the effect on the echo profile to be observed when changing an echo parameter a i o 2 D E A o D z wi Page 44 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 P330 PROFILE RECORD In addition to serving as a library for profile records this parameter provides two functions e manually records and saves echo profiles e displays an echo profile recorded manually or automatically e g via an oscilloscope To select a record address Press 45 until address index is enabled Press 4 or to select the desired address 1 to 10 and display the associated parameter value no reco
62. an air b The vessel atmosphere temperature is unknown and a temperature sensing device is not used c The Reading accuracy is acceptable at higher material levels only To perform a Sound Velocity Calibration With the material at a low steady level perform the following steps 1 Allow sufficient time for the vapour concentration to stabilize 2 Press to display the calculated distance 3 Repeat step 2 at least 5 times to overcome Echo Lock P721 and verify repeatability 4 Measure the actual distance e g with a tape measure 5 Enter the actual value Velocity parameters P653 and P654 are adjusted accordingly Repeat this procedure if the vessel atmosphere type concentration or temperature varies from that present when the last sound velocity calibration was performed values 999 to 9999 When Operation P001 for the Point Number displayed is set for a level the distance is from Empty P006 to the material object surface b space or tripper the distance is from Span P007 to the material object surface c distance the distance is from the transducer face to the material object surface m 5 D 5 3 5 Y 2 2 2 2 2 7 P652 OFFSET CORRECTION View the amount of offset applied to the Reading This value is automatically adjusted when an Offset Calibration is performed Alternatively if the amount of Offset Correction required is known
63. any value The register is reset to 0 by master reset P999 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 61 Echo Processing Parameters P800 to P807 P800 NEAR BLANKING Use this feature if the material level is incorrectly reported to be near the transducer face The Near Blanking distance distance from the transducer face which is not ultrasonically measurable is preset to a value depending on the transducer selected P004 blanking transducer 0 3 m 1 ft ST 25 ST 50 ST H XPS 10 XPS 15 0 45 m 1 5 ft XCT 8 XCT 12 0 6 m 2 ft XPS 30 0 9 m 3 ft ST 100 LR 21 XPS 40 XLS 30 XLT 30 1 2 m 4 ft LR 13 XLS 60 XLT 60 Extend Near Blanking to overcome measurement difficulties which cannot be corrected by transducer location mounting or aiming The causes of measurement difficulties which may be corrected include e avessel obstruction partly blocking the transducer acoustic beam e a transducer standpipe mount that is too narrow for its length e a transducer mounting which is resonant at the transducer frequency Extend Near Blanking to 150 mm 6 in beyond the incorrect distance measured Ensure the Near Blanking distance is less than Empty P006 Span P007 To reset the automatic Near Blanking value Press 6 45 values 0 000 to 9999 2 o 2 b A D 6 wi P801 RANGE EXTENSION Use this feature if an incorrect level is reported
64. arameters P920 to P923 Use these parameters to verify Application Parameter programming when performing a dynamic material level test over at least 2 empty fill cycles for each vessel is impractical 2 o 2 D A D D fx wi Access the following parameters to take an ultrasonic measurement and e display the corresponding Reading in the Parameter Value field e set the LU SAM if used relay status accordingly e set the LU AO if used mA output value accordingly e transmit the corresponding point data to the BIC II if used If measurements or simulation are desired but the SITRANS LU10 operation has not been verified disable all associated process control equipment before accessing the following parameters Page 74 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 To take an ultrasonic measurement access one of the following parameters and perform the following steps Press 4 repeat 5 times to overcome Echo Lock P711 Alternatively press 2 to simulate a rising and falling material level During the simulation the system operates as though the material level was repeatedly cycling from full to empty to full and so on at a rate of 1 of Span P007 per second The simulation starts at level 0 unless a specific level value was entered before hand Press a to switch to the rising or for the emptying simulation as required Holding the key increas
65. atically altered when Max Volume P051 is altered values 0 no digits after the decimal point 1 1 digit after the decimal point 2 2 digits after the decimal point 3 3 digits after the decimal point P061 CONVERT READING Enter the value to multiply the Reading by before display This feature is preset to 1 000 no conversion e g If the Reading is currently displayed in feet to display in yards enter 3 Avoid entering a value that when multiplied by the maximum current reading could exceed 5 digits before the Decimal Position values 999 to 9999 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 29 P062 OFFSET READING Enter the value to be added to the Reading before display This feature is preset to 0 000 no offset e g To reference a material level to sea level enter the distance in Units P005 between Empty P006 and sea level Enter a negative value if Empty is below sea level This feature affects the SITRANS LU10 and BIC II if used Reading only Relays and mA outputs are not affected values 999 to 9999 99 2 D en A 2 lt vessel e Empty Pi P096 offset P062 sea 1 leve AK X Failsafe Parameters P070 to P072 As preset in the event of a measurement or technical difficulty the SITRANS LU10 holds the Reading Bar Graph LU SAM relays if used and LU AO mA outputs if used
66. c noise and electrical noise induced into the transducer cable or receiving circuitry itself values x y x average 99 to 99 y peak 99 to 99 Page 64 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Advanced Echo Processing P810 P816 P825 P830 P835 P840 P845 P850 P852 The following Echo Processing parameters are intended for use by authorized Siemens Milltronics Service personnel or Industrial Instrumentation Technicians familiar with Siemens Milltronics ultrasonic echo processing techniques P810 SCOPE DISPLAYS Use this feature to monitor the results of Echo Processing parameter alterations Connect an oscilloscope to Display Board TP1 TP2 and TP3 Sweep 10 pV div to 1 ms div x 100 for real time Amplitude 1 V div Trigger external Observe any combination of the following Scope Displays DISPLAY DISPLAY SYMBOL P C niu Echo Profile ____ TVT Curve Echo Marker Echo Lock To select the Scope Display desired perform the following steps Press Ga to display the Auxiliary Function symbol Press la or to scroll access the desired Reading display symbols Press lt 2 with the desired display symbols displayed m 2 ir 0154 5 E mo 2 2 Z 014 1151 6 Alternatively a 4 digit binary value may be entered where a 0 turns the associated signal display off and a 1 turns the associated display on e g 1110 PCn_ Echo
67. ct OFF to display Auxiliary Readings temporarily Select HOLd to display Auxiliary Readings until another Auxiliary Reading is selected See Operation Keypad for RUN mode Auxiliary Reading selection To select the Auxiliary Reading operation desired 1 Press q to display the Auxiliary Function symbol 2 Press A or v to display the OFF or HOLd preset option as desired 3 Press 45 If desired also enter the Parameter Number to default in the Auxiliary Reading display values 000 to 999 P731 G AUXILIARY READING KEY Use this feature to enable a specific Parameter Value to be monitored in the RUN mode Enter the Parameter Number whose value is to be displayed in the Auxiliary Reading field when is pressed in the RUN mode See Operation Keypad for RUN mode Auxiliary Reading selection m 2 ir 0154 5 E mo 2 2 Z 014 1151 6 values 000 to 999 preset to 921 Material Reading P732 G DISPLAY DELAY Use this feature if the Point Number display scrolls too quickly in the RUN mode Enter the delay in seconds before the display advances to the next Point Number Point Number display scrolling is independent from transducer scanning values 0 5 to 10 preset to 1 5 seconds 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 59 P733 G SCROLL ACCESS Use this feature to select the programming mode parameter scroll access option desired
68. e or 50 mm 2 in 3 5 minutes or 100 mm 3 9 in 4 10 minutes or 300 mm 11 8 in 5 10 minutes or 1000 mm 39 4 in P705 RATE UPDATE TIME Enter the time period in seconds over which the material level rate of change is averaged before Rate Value update values 0 000 to 9999 P706 RATE UPDATE DISTANCE Enter the material level change in meters to initiate a Rate Value update values 0 000 to 9999 2 o 2 b A D D fx wi P707 V RATE VALUE View the rate of material level change in Units P005 or of Span P007 per minute A negative rate indicates the vessel is emptying This is the value displayed when Wis pressed in the RUN mode values 0 000 to 9999 Page 54 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Measurement Verification Parameters P710 to P713 P710 FUZZ FILTER Use this feature to stabilize the reported material level due to material level fluctuations such as a rippling or splashing liquid surface within the Echo Lock Window P713 This value in of Span P007 is automatically altered when Measurement Response P003 is altered See 7echnical Reference Measurement Response The higher the value entered the greater the fluctuation stabilized 0 off values 0 to 100 P711 ECHO LOCK Use this feature to select the measurement verification process This value is automatically altered when Material P002 and or Mea
69. e sensor is mounted in the vessel to monitor liquid temperatures ir 15 ft 12 00 ft S P052 P053 2 Parameter Settings For Point 1 T oO P001 Operation Enter 2 for space 3 P002 Material No entry required preset for liquid P003 Measurement Response No entry required preset for medium 1 m min P004 Transducer Enter 101 for XCT 8 P005 Units Enter 4 for feet Poo6 Empty Enter 4 5 for 4 50 ft 3 feet diameter plus 1 5 ft in standpipe P007 Span Enter 3 for 3 ft vessel diameter P070 Failsafe Timer Enter 1 for 6 seconds P071 Failsafe Material Level Enter Lo for advance to Empty on LOE 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 87 Parameter Settings For LU AO mA Output 1 P200 mA Range No entry required preset for 20 mA low level P001 2 P213 mA Max Limit Enter 20 2 for 20 20 mA P219 mA Failsafe Enter 20 2 for 20 20 mA Parameter Settings For Temperature Averaging P660 Temp Source Enter 5 for average XCT 8 and TS 3 temperatures With process control equipment disabled enter the RUN mode to monitor system performance and alarm programming A Reading Measurement simulation P920 may be performed to verify mA output programming When satisfied with system performance and programming connect LU AO mA output 1 to the Programmable Logic Controller PLC Note that on SITRANS LU10 power off the LU AO mA output is held
70. easurement Response setting automatically adjusts various parameters affecting the SITRANS LU10 response to material level changes as follows VALUES DEPENDENT ON MEASUREMENT RESPONSE P003 PARAMETER VALUE Number Name Units 1 slow 2 medium 3 fast 4 surge 5 turbo P070 Failsafe Timer min 100 10 1 01 0 P700 Max Fill Rate m min 01 1 10 100 1000 p MaxEmpty nmin 03 1 10 100 1000 Rate Filling P702 Indicator m min 0 01 0 1 1 10 100 prog Emptying nmin 001 01 1 10 100 Indicator P704 Rate Filter option 4 3 2 2 2 s of P710 Fuzz Filter P007 100 50 10 1 0 P711 Echo Lock option 1 or 2 dependent on Material P002 0 0 Echo Lock dependent on P701 P702 and time since last valid measure P713 Window ment P727 Scan Delay s 5 5 3 2 0 P728 Shot Delay s 0 5 0 5 0 5 0 2 01 Shot Pulse re Mode option 2 2 2 i i Long Shot P841 Number none 10 5 2 1 1 If any of these parameters are independently altered a Measurement Response parameter alteration automatically changes the independently altered value Scan Delay P727 is globally set for all Point Numbers to the value associated with the fastest Measurement Response P003 selected for any individual Point Number Slower Measurement Response provides greater measurement reliability Faster independently set Max Fill Empty Rates may be impeded by Echo Lock Scan D
71. ed When more than one transducer is allocated to a Point Number the temperature measurements from each transducer are averaged for that vessel values x x single Point Number 1 10 allocated to the Transducer displayed x y x first Point Number 1 10 y last Point Number 1 10 in the range P664 V TEMPERATURE 2 o 2 b A D 6 fx wi View the current vessel atmosphere temperature in C This is the value displayed when is pressed in the RUN mode If Temp Source P660 is set to any value other than Fixed Temp the value displayed is the temperature measured If Temp Source is set to Fixed Temp the P661 value is displayed values 50 to 150 Page 52 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Rate Parameters P700 to P707 P700 MAX FILL RATE Adjust the SITRANS LU10 response to increases in the actual material level or advance to a higher Failsafe Material Level P071 Enter a value slightly greater than the maximum vessel filling rate This value in Units P005 or of Span P007 per minute is automatically altered when Measurement Response P003 is altered See 7echnical Reference Measurement Response values 0 000 to 9999 P701 MAX EMPTY RATE Adjust the SITRANS LU10 response to decreases in the actual material level or advance to a lower Failsafe Material Level P071 Enter a value slightly greater than the maximum vessel
72. ed values 0 000 to 22 00 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 41 P214 4 mA TRIM Use this feature in combination with 20 mA Trim if the device connected to the mA output displayed is out of calibration yet device recalibration is impractical Adjust this value as required to make the device connected indicate 4 000 mA when this parameter is accessed Use of this feature does not affect the mA Value Transducer P203 value displayed values 1 00 to 1 000 P215 20 mA TRIM Use this feature in combination with 4 mA Trim if the device connected to the mA output displayed is out of calibration yet device recalibration is impractical Adjust this value as required to make the device connected indicate 20 00 mA when this parameter is accessed Use of this feature does not affect the mA Value Transducer P203 value displayed 99 2 D E im A S 2 2 lt values 1 00 to 1 000 P219 mA FAILSAFE Use this feature if mA output failsafe operation independent from the Failsafe Material Level P071 is desired To select an independent mA Failsafe option value 1 Press Ey to display the Auxiliary Function symbol 2 Press a or yl to scroll access the failsafe options 3 Press gj with the desired option displayed values OFF to have the mA output respond to the Failsafe Material Level P701 F HOLd to hold the output at the last kno
73. elay and Shot Delay values Application Examples The following examples describe the use of SITRANS LU10 programmable features to meet the needs of specific process measurement requirements o O gt O E pd o r amp E 2 2 It is highly unlikely that your specific installation will match one of these examples exactly However by reviewing the example or combination of examples that matches your installation best the relationship between SITRANS LU10 features and process measurement requirements may be more easily recognized EXAMPLE 1 Level or Material Volume Measurement for a single vessel EXAMPLE 2 Space or Remaining Vessel Capacity Measurement for a single vessel EXAMPLE 3 Multi point Average EXAMPLE 4 Distance Measurement less than 60 m 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 83 o i 2 a i S Example 1 Level Measurement Material Level This is the most common application of the SITRANS LU10 level monitor For this example we ll assume the following e one 30 m high cement silo is to be monitored e the maximum vessel filling rate is 0 08 m per minute e alarm indicators are required when the cement level exceeds 25 m or falls below 10 m e filling equipment is to be automatically deactivated at 27 m e inthe event of a measurement difficulty failsafe operation is to be activated in 2 minutes e if t
74. emptying rate This value in Units P005 or of Span P007 per minute is automatically altered when Measurement Response P003 is altered See echnical Reference Measurement Response values 0 000 to 9999 P702 FILLING INDICATOR Enter the fill rate to activate the LCD Material Filling indicator and Smart Scan P720 m 5 gt D 5 2 m 5 mo 2 2 2 2 2 7 This value in Units P005 or of Span P007 per minute is automatically set to 10 of the Max Fill Rate P700 values 999 to 9999 P703 EMPTYING INDICATOR Enter the empty rate to activate the LCD Material Emptying indicator and Smart Scan P720 This value in Units P005 or of Span P007 per minute is automatically set to 10 of the Max Empty Rate P701 values 999 to 9999 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 53 704 RATE FILTER Use this feature to avoid Rate Value P707 fluctuations due to a splashing material surface This value is automatically altered when Measurement Response P003 is altered See 7echnica Reference Measurement Response This value automatically alters the Rate Update Time P705 and or Rate Update Distance P706 Alternatively these parameter values may be altered independently Enter the time period distance the Rate Value is averaged before display update values 0 rate display not required 1 continuously averaged and updated 2 1 minut
75. en end the end that opens into the vessel If the problem persists install a larger diameter or shorter length standpipe or fare increase the diameter of or cut the open end of the standpipe at a 45 angle For ST series transducers only ensure non metallic mounting hardware supplied is used Often loosening over tightened mounting hardware will mechanically isolate the transducer from a resonant metallic surface Regardless of the mounting type if difficulties persist optimize transducer performance Adjust Short Shot Frequency P842 and Long Shot Frequency P843 for maximum Echo Confidence P805 If the preceding remedies have not produced satisfactory results the false echo has to be ignored Extend Near Blanking P800 to a distance from the transducer face to just beyond the distance represented by the Reading This also increases the nearest distance the material level object may come within the transducer face and still be detected a o r D 1 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 99 If increasing Near Blanking is unacceptable the transducer cannot be mounted higher see Auxiliary Transducer P725 Otherwise the TVT Curve must be raised in the area of the false echo Connect an oscilloscope to the SITRANS LU10 see Enhancement Parameters Scope Displays P810 Adjust the TVT Start Min P833 TVT Start Duration P834 and TVT Slope
76. ent to this parameter is best done while viewing the echo profile on an oscilloscope refer to P810 When using an oscilloscope the Echo Lock Window display becomes the TVT Curve Pointer The TVT curve is divided into 40 breakpoints accessible by enabling the point number as the breakpoint index field Each breakpoint is normalized to a value of 0 as displayed in the parameter value field By changing the breakpoint value up or down the intensity of the bias applied to that breakpoint of the curve is respectively changed By changing the value of adjacent breakpoints the effective bias to the shaper can be broadened to suit the desired correction In the case of multiple false echoes shaping can be applied along different points of the curve Shaping should be applied sparingly in order to avoid missing the true echo To change a breakpoint a A with the desired transducer point selected ad amp 783 e g transducer 1 fa 3 m Press to set the point number to 77 index Pg32 5 2 e g index breakpoint 1 value 0 3 z 3 Press G to select the Auxiliary function 91 og gt EPJ S 3 auxiliary function 2 oO a Press R to scroll the breakpoint index through points 1 to 40 and move the curve pointer left or right respectively rm A pn e z ead AERAR ENARE a T e g oscilloscope displays breakpoint 5 value 0 Press a to change the bias value of the breakpoint
77. er for which Auto Profile Records are saved This feature is preset to Point Number 1 values 0 any Transducer 1 Transducer 1 preset 2 Transducer 2 P333 G AUTO RECORD INTERVAL Enter the time in minutes to elapse after an Auto Profile Record is saved before another Auto Profile Record can be saved subject to all other restrictions values 0 000 to 9999 preset to 120 minutes AUTO RECORD A B Setpoints Use Auto Record A Setpoint P334 and Auto Record B Setpoint P335 to define the boundaries within which the level must be for the resultant Echo Profile to be considered for an Auto Profile Record a dm o 2 D E A o amp wi If is displayed for either P334 or P335 Auto Profile Records are saved regardless of current level subject to all other restrictions Enter the level value in Units P004 or percent of Span 0007 as referenced to Empty P006 Ensure the Symbol is displayed before attempting to enter a value in percent see Programming Keypad P334 G AUTO RECORD A SETPOINT Enter the critical level which in conjunction with Auto Record B Setpoint defines the boundaries for Auto Profile Records to be saved values 999 to 9999 Page 46 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 P335 G AUTO RECORD B SETPOINT Enter the critical level which in conjunction with Auto Record A Setpoint defines the boundaries for Auto
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79. es or decreases the simulated rate of rise or fall to 4 of Span per second Press gt to end the simulation when desired During a measurement or simulation the SITRANS LU10 display responds as though in the RUN mode however the value displayed in the Reading field is affected by the Measurement Parameter selected and the material level is displayed in the Auxiliary Reading field P920 READING MEASUREMENT The Reading corresponds to all associated programming P921 MATERIAL MEASUREMENT The Reading corresponds to the distance between Empty P006 and the material level m 5 D 5 3 5 Y 2 2 2 2 2 7 P922 SPACE MEASUREMENT The Reading corresponds to the distance between the material level and Span 7007 P923 DISTANCE MEASUREMENT The Reading corresponds to the distance between the material level and the transducer face P924 VOLUME MEASUREMENT The Reading corresponds to the volume calculation in percent of Max Volume P051 Press to display in Max Volume units 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 75 P927 DISTANCE PERCENT same as P923 plus alternate reading in press g P990 PARAMETER COPY Use this feature to copy the parameter set from another point Enter the point number to copy from To copy a parameter set with the desired transducer point selected Enter the point to copy from Press w ay Press lt 3
80. g vessel capacity is calculated gt T O 2 a i 5 Y 2 2 1 6 In the RUN mode Readings are displayed in percent of and mA outputs are proportional to maximum volume To convert Readings to volumetric units see Max Volume P051 When monitoring solids volume calculation accuracy may vary values 0 volume calculation not required preset flat level bottom half sphere bottom P052 sphere aF 4 Lp 8 7 flat slope bottom P052 Universal Linear P054 P055 cone pyramid bottom P052 k 5 i or 9 1 TE F T flat ends parabola bottom P052 6 0 Universal Curved P054 P055 3 10 A parabola ends P052 P052 jal 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 27 P051 MAX VOLUME Use this feature to display the Reading in volumetric units rather than percent Enter the vessel volume between Empty P006 and Span P007 e g 1 If the volume 3650 m enter 3650 e g 2 Ifthe volume 267 500 U S gallons enter 267 5 1000 s of gallons values 0 000 to 9999 P052 TANK DIMENSION A Enter the height of the tank bottom if P050 2 3 4 or 5 or the length of one end section of the tank if P050 7 in Units P005 99 2 D im A S 2 2 lt values 0 000 to 9999 P053 TANK DIMENSION L Enter the length of the tank excluding both end sections if P050 7 in Units
81. harge chute can be positioned a minimal distance from the load during filling to keep dust down Siemens Milltronics has many years experience applying ultrasonic level measurement to a variety of processes in the mining aggregate lumber grain chemical pulp and paper water and waste water industries If you encounter a difficulty applying the SITRANS LU10 to a process measurement requirement or successfully apply the SITRANS LU10 to a unique process we may have never considered contact Siemens Milltronics or your local distributor BIC II Support As preset the SITRANS LU10 provides a digital output via the Peripheral Communications 20 mA bipolar serial current loop terminals capable of supporting the Siemens Milltronics BIC II The SITRANS LU10 utilizes simp ex convention communication protocol Data messages are continuously transmitted at regular intervals no poll is required at 4800 baud All data is transmitted in structured messages of ASCII characters consisting of eight data bits no parity and one stop bit If Peripheral Communications P740 is set for formatted messages a comma is inserted between each message field except immediately preceding the End of Message characters D O MT 00 Measurement Message 2 o 2 oO oe T Start of Message Point Percent 2 eZ STX00001678 90407885 00CR ZA Message Type Reading Status Temperature End of Message
82. he difficulty doesn t subside the filling process is to be stopped before a spill occurs e an XLT 30 transducer is mounted with its face flush with the top of the vessel e aTS 3 temperature sensor is connected to the Temp Sensor 1 terminals e a LU SAM is connected as BANK 1 to the Peripheral Communications terminals transducer 1 25 00 P101 2700m P103 il Page 84 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Parameter Settings for Point 1 P001 Operation Enter 1 for level P002 Material Enter 2 for solid P003 Measurement Response Enter 1 for slow 0 1 m min P004 Transducer Enter 107 for XLT 30 P005 Units No entry required preset for meters 006 Empty Enter 30 for transducer face to Empty equals 30 00 meters P007 Span No entry required preset to 29 01 meters above Empty P070 Failsafe Timer Enter 2 for failsafe activation after 2 minutes without a valid echo P071 Failsafe Material Level Enter Hl for advance to Span on LOE P072 Failsafe Advance No entry required preset to restricted P100 Relay Set Up Enter 3 for Hi Lo Hi Hi and Lo Lo alarm relays P101 Hi Alarm Enter 25 for Hi Alarm at 25 00 m P102 Lo Alarm Enter 10 for Lo Alarm at 10 00 m P103 HiHi Alarm Enter 27 for Hi Hi Alarm at 27 00 m P104 Lo Lo Alarm Enter 5 for Lo Lo Alarm at 5 000 m With process control equipment disabled enter the RUN mode to monitor system perfor
83. id captivated screws and swing the lid open 2 Remove the four board B mounting screws outer corners and remove the circuit board assembly 8 Drill sufficient holes in the enclosure bottom to meet enclosure cable conduit entry requirements 4 Attach the enclosure to the selected mounting surface four predrilled screw holes provided 5 Attach the conduit cable hubs to the enclosure Do not apply undue force 6 Reinstall the circuit board assembly 285 mm 106mm 267mm 11 2 m 4 2 7 z 105 al i g 86 734 209 mm a a 8 2 SENS 172mm z f s 68 5 T j ji S SITRANS LU 10 A H Mi i mounting hole 4 3 mm 017 diameter access under lid four places Suitable location for conduit entrances Use water tight conduit hubs to maintain the enclosure rating Note Non metallic enclosure does not provide grounding between conduit connections Use grounding type bushings and jumpers Transducer Mounting Objects near the transducer face cannot be reliably detected Mount the transducer above the highest material level away from the nearest monitored object by the following Nearest Distance Nearest Distance Transducer Types 0 5 m 165 ft ST H ST 25 XCT 8 XPS 10 XCT 12 XPS 15 ST 50 0 66 m 2 17 ft XPS 30 XPS 40 0 99 m 3 25 ft ST 100 LR 21
84. ift access to the Point Number Parameter Number or Parameter Value display input a numeric value into the accessed display input a Parameter Value decimal point moves Profile and TVT Pointers left input a negative Parameter Value moves Profile and TVT Pointers right delete the current Parameter Value display initiate a parameter reset dD E E b D Ee A t 0 9 store the current Parameter Value in memory complete a parameter reset ty switch the Parameter Value to or Units access Auxiliary Parameter Function a increase the accessed display value DA decrease the accessed display value 4 take an ultrasonic measurement enter the RUN mode Page 16 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Program Mode Entry Upon initial power application the SITRANS 1010 displays OFF To enter the PROGRAM mode 1 Ensure the enclosure lid is secured by the six captivated screws 2 Place the infrared programmer in the enclosure lid recess no wiring or fastening required 8 Press ho When the PROGRAM mode is entered after RUN mode operation all operating data is retained in memory Relay status and mA output values are held at last known values unless affected by a parameter alteration or is pressed until the RUN mode is re entered The RUN mode is automatically re entered if the SITRANS LU10 is left unattended in the PROGRAM mode for an e
85. ighing Technology select Continuous Weighing Systems and then go to the manual archive listed under the product family Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc 2008 Table of Contents Introduction sinue a a e a oe ae 1 About This Manual 1 About the SITRANS LUTO aiiin aniani iandien 2 Important SITRANS LU10 Features 4 Installation iiaia 4444 7 SITRANS 7 Optional Cards dks dade Marea clei aed 9 Intercon eCOM iaeei E 10 Operation izenena e a a coches Eccl ale 23 Display 4 44046 a aa e Need lola buat ees Keypad xcisicctinstiereactett nea aa a i System Performance Evaluation Performance Test Results cssssscssssessssessssesssscssssssssssssssssssesssssssseessssessscensneesssecssseesssessseessneeesssessess Application Parameters aranana 27 Volume Parameters P050 to P055 Reading Parameters P060 to P062 Failsafe Parameters P070 to P072 Relay Parameters P100 to P104 P110 to P113 P129 33 mA Output Parameters P200 to P203 P210 to P215 P219 39 Enhancement Parameters 43 Data Logging Parameters P300 and P302 43 Profile Records P330 to P337
86. ime 7 P706 Rate Update Distance S P707 Rate Value V MEASUREMENT VERIFICATION E P710 Fuzz Filter 2 7711 Echo Lock P712 Reserved E P713 Echo Lock Window SCANNING P720 Smart Scan Mode 9 P725 Auxiliary Transducer P726 Level System Sync G P727 Scan Delay G P728 Shot Delay P729 Scan Time V DISPLAY P730 Auxiliary Reading G P731 Auxiliary Reading Key G P732 Display Delay G P733 Scroll Access G P734 Scanning Indicators G P740 Peripheral Communications G ECHO PROCESSING P800 Near Blanking P801 Range Extension P802 Submergence Transducer P803 Shot Pulse Mode P804 Confidence Threshold P805 Echo Confidence V P806 Echo Strength V P807 Noise V 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 107 Programming Chart PARAMETER ALTERED VALUES FOR POINT s NAME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ADVANCED ECHO PROCESSING P810 Scope Displays G P816 Echo Time P817 Profile Pointer Time P818 Profile Pointer Distance P819 Profile Pointer Amplitude P820 Algorithm P821 Spike Filter P822 Narrow Echo Filter P823 Reform Echo P824 reserved P825 Echo Marker Trigger P830 TVT Type P831 TVT Shaper P832 TVT Shaper Adjust record values on a separate sheet P833 TVT Start Min P834 TVT Start Slope P835 TVT Slope Min P840 Short Shot Number P841 Long Shot Number
87. ing the connectors and secure the card in place using the three screws provided 5 Replace board A and secure in place using the screws removed in step 3 6 If installing an optional SmartLinx module mount the card by mating the connectors and secure the card in place using the two screws provided Refer to the SmartLinx module documentation for any required hardware settings prior to replacing the LCD card or closing the SITRANS LU10 lid 7 Replace the LCD card and secure in place using the screws removed in step 1 Si 2 TIB 9 card 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 9 6 A z z i Interconnection Before interconnecting system components to the SITRANS LU10 terminals verify all components have been installed in accordance with the associated product instruction manuals Connect all associated equipment cable shields to the SITRANS LU10 shield connections To avoid differential ground potentials do not connect cable shields to ground earth elsewhere Insulate tape cable shields at all shield junctions to prevent ground loops optional SmartLinx display scope connections module board A LJ gt oP ap S T T s
88. ions and therefore all indicators are not displayed at any given time Point Number Reading Units Transducer Normal Hi Hi Alarm Operation Hi Alarm ANY Filling Emptying oe Indicator Bar Graph N Failsafe Operation Auxiliary Data In Priority Reading PERINI Point Scan Siemens Milltronics Proprietary indicator Communications Loop Point in Service Data Out Point Scanned Transducer Point Number Reading Units Hi Alarm Lo Alarm Hi Hi Alarm Lo Lo Alarm Filling Indicator Emptying Indicator Bar Graph Data In Data Out Auxiliary Reading Point in Service Point Scanned Normal Operation Failsafe Operation the current display pertains to a transducer measurement the Point Number 1 to 10 the current display pertains to displays the level space or distance flashes error messages if any the Reading is in m cm mm ft in or indicates level has risen above 80 and not yet fallen below 75 indicates level has fallen below 20 and not yet risen above 25 indicates level has risen above 90 and not yet fallen below 85 indicates level has fallen below 10 and not yet risen above 15 indicates the vessel is filling indicates the vessel is emptying indicates the material level from 0 to 100 indicates the SITRANS LU10 is receiving data from the BIC II if used indicates the SITRANS LU10 is transmitting data to the Peri
89. ipe out the area of the enclosure lid docking bay recess with a clean dry cloth if necessary before installing the programmer Transducer inspection to verify the effectiveness of the self cleaning design is recommended If material build up on the transducer face is observed to maintain maximum system performance a schedule of regular cleaning should be adopted 2 cc S Page 96 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CAUSE ACTION Display blank Transmit Neon not flashing transducer not pulsing No power Check power supply wiring and voltage selection switch No response to programmer Obstructed infrared interface or defective programmer Clean enclosure docking bay and programmer magnet slot Displays Short and tb Short circuited transducer cable or defective transducer Repair or replace as necessary Displays Open and 10 68 Transducer not connected Connect transducer or remove Point from service P001 0 Open circuited transducer cable or defective transducer Repair or replace as necessary Displays Error and tb Transducer connected wrong Reverse BLK and WHT wires Wrong Transducer P004 Enter correct value Displays LOE Weak or non existent echo Relocate and or reaim trans ducer at material level or object
90. lds are connected to the SITRANS LU10 shield terminals and not to ground elsewhere If the SITRANS LU10 is mounted in close proximity to or transducer cables run near those of another ultrasonic level monitor see Level System Sync P726 Temporarily disable nearby SCR control drives high voltage or current contactors If the condition disappears move the SITRANS LU10 to another location Set Echo Lock P711 to max verification response to material level changes may be slowed somewhat Increase the Confidence Threshold small amounts at a time while observing the results If performance is not improved return the Confidence Threshold to the preset value Connect an oscilloscope to the SITRANS LU10 see Enhancement Parameters Scope Displays P810 While monitoring the Echo Marker select the Algorithm P820 best suited to the material conditions 3 o D N 2 s e Page 100 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 If the Area algorithm is used and narrow noise spikes are evident on the long shot Echo Profile turn the Spike Filter P821 on and or widen the Narrow Echo Filter P822 Also if the true echo has jagged peaks use Reform Echo P823 If multiple echoes appear on the Echo Profile typical of a flat material profile especially if the vessel top is domed use the first Algorithm If the Echo Profile repeatedly switches from short to long adjust the
91. mance and alarm programming Otherwise perform a Reading Measurement simulation P920 When satisfied with system performance and programming e connect a high alarm indicator to LU SAM Relay 1 see P100 3 e connect a low alarm indicator to LU SAM Relay 6 e connecta high high alarm indicator and filling equipment stop start control to LU SAM Relay 11 e connect a low low alarm indicator to LU SAM Relay 16 Note that LU SAM relays are de energized in alarm conditions When monitoring dusty dry solids measurement difficulties may be encountered especially when pneumatic filling equipment is used For this example assume the maximum filling rate failsafe operates as follows e g 09 15am Echo lost at 6 00 m low alarm is still on failsafe countdown begins 09 17am Failsafe activated actual level 6 16 m reported level 6 00 m 09 57am Low alarm off actual level 9 36 m reported level 10 00 m 12 27pm High alarm on actual level 21 36 m reported level 25 00 m 12 47pm Infeed stopped actual level 22 96 reported level 27 00 m o O gt O 2 J o amp 5 2 2 When the dust settles and the echo is regained the reported level advances toward the actual level When the reported level reaches 25 55 m 5 of Span less than the high high alarm trip point the high high alarm goes off restarting the infeed and filling the vessel to 27 00 m 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10
92. msec x 100 Distance Calculation To calculate the round trip transducer to material level object distance the transmission medium atmosphere sound velocity P653 is multiplied by the acoustic transmission to reception time period This result is divided by 2 to calculate the one way distance Distance Sound Velocity x Time 2 The Reading Value displayed is the result of performing any additional modification to the calculated distance Operation P001 Units P 005 Volume Conversion P050 to P054 Reading Value P060 to P063 Sound Velocity The sound velocity of the transmission medium is affected by the type temperature and vapour pressure of the gas or vapour present As preset the SITRANS LU10 assumes the vessel atmosphere is air at 20 C 68 F Unless altered the sound velocity used for the distance calculation is 344 1 m s 1129 ft s Variable air temperature is automatically compensated when a Siemens Milltronics ultrasonic temperature transducer is used If the transducer s are exposed to direct sunlight TS 3 temperature sensor s should be used Also if the temperature varies between the transducer face and the object monitored a TS 3 temperature sensor mounted near the material surface solids or submerged liquids should be used in combination with the ultrasonic temperature transducer Then when Temp Source P660 is set for both the transducer and TS 3 temperature measurements are averaged
93. n the RUN mode Inthe RUN mode if any of the conditions occur Priority Point s are scanned each time a non priority point is scanned Otherwise all vessels are scanned in numerical sequence Selecting manual allows the addition or removal of Priority Points by the following methods e pressing on the local keypad e sending an MT12 MT13 message via the BIC II see 7echnica Reference e sending the appropriate message via compatible industry bus values 0 off numerical sequence only preset 1 manual 2 Filling Indicator P702 value exceeded 3 Emptying Indicator P703 value exceeded 4 Filling Emptying Indicator value exceeded 5 Filling Indicator or Failsafe Timer 7070 exceeded 6 Emptying Indicator or Failsafe Timer P070 exceeded 7 Filling Emptying Indicator or Failsafe Timer exceeded 8 Failsafe Timer exceeded P725 AUXILIARY TRANSDUCER Use this feature if a long range transducer measurement range but a short range transducer Nearest Distance see Installation Transducer Mounting is required In the RUN mode if the material level is within the short range transducer measurement range that measurement is processed Otherwise the long range transducer measurement is used m 2 ir 0154 5 E mo 2 2 Z 014 1151 6 With the long range transducer Point Number displayed enter the short range Point Number values 0 to 10 0 off preset P726
94. omplete and enter any value other than 1954 to activate the pro gramming Lock When Lock is activated the SITRANS LU10 may be switched from the RUN mode to PROGRAM mode and the value of any parameter may be viewed but not altered To unLock direct access this parameter and enter the value 1954 E E b D Ee A This parameter cannot be reset by pressing 6 ey values 1954 off Parameter Value alteration permitted other activated programming secured Page 18 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Quick Start Parameters Alter the Quick Start Parameters as required to suit installation requirements If the Quick Start Guide was used proceed to Application Parameters Refer to 7echnica l Reference Application Examples for assistance if required P001 OPERATION Enter the type of RUN mode operation desired Select level to display how full the vessel is from Empty P006 space to display how empty the vessel is from Span P007 distance to display material surface distance from the transducer face When out of service is selected the transducer is removed from the RUN mode scan sequence and all Peripherals hold last known values operating status for the Point Number displayed values 0 out of service 1 level 2 space 3 distance preset P002 MATERIAL Enter the type of material to be monitored If the material presents a flat surface per
95. ompletion in about 10 seconds the SITRANS LU10 enters the RUN mode P903 V DISPLAY Press as to activate the display test All LCD segments and symbols are temporarily displayed P904 G KEYPAD Press each keypad key in the following sequence 00000000103000861 Feo As each key is pressed the associated keypad number is displayed On successful test completion PASS is displayed FAIL is displayed if a key is pressed out of sequence or the programmer keypad malfunctions Page 72 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 P905 TRANSMIT PULSE Press 45 to supply repeated transmit pulses to the transducer and or view the transducer operating frequency automatically altered by P004 Transducer for the Point Number displayed This feature may be used to monitor the transmit pulse with an oscilloscope connected to the transducer terminals values 10 00 to 60 00 P906 COMMUNICATIONS Press aj to test the Siemens Milltronics proprietary communications circuit Before activating this feature connect terminal block contacts 42 to 45 and 43 to 46 On successful test completion PASS is displayed If FAIL is displayed repeat the test The first test performed sets up the auto polarity function P907 PROGRAMMER INTERFACE Press 45 to activate the programmer interface two way infrared communications test On successful test completion PASS is displayed Otherwise FAIL is dis
96. on Card Peripherals SmartLinx Modules Dolphin Cable Transducer mA Output Synchronisation Relays Bipolar current loop Temperature Sensor RS 232 Link 9 V ANSI NEDA 1604 PP3 or equivalent or 3 V lithium battery 20 to 50 C 5 to 122 F 20 keys with tactile feedback non invasive digital infra red general purpose 67 mm W x 100 mm H x 25 mm D 2 6 W x 4 H x 1 D ABS plastic ST Ultrason STH and Echomax series Refer to the associated instruction manual TS 3 Refer to associated instruction manual TIB 9 card increases TS 3 inputs from 1 to 10 max LU SAM Satellite Alarm Module 2 max LU AO Analog Output module 1 max BIC II Buffered Interface Converter 1 max 3 peripherals per SITRANS LU10 max protocol specific modules for interface with popular industrial communications systems Refer to associated product documentation Siemens Milltronics Windows based software interface and infrared ComVerter link Refer to associated product documentation RG 62 A U or equivalent 365m 1 200 ft max See transducer instructions for short extensions in grounded metal conduit separate from other wiring Belden 9552 shielded twisted pair 18 AWG 0 75 mm2 or equivalent maximum separation 1 500 m 5 000 ft Belden 8760 shielded twisted pair 18 AWG 0 75 mm2 or equivalent No shielded cable necessary Belden 9552 shielded twisted pair 18 AWG 0 75 mm2 or e
97. ound earth wire disconnected Ensure that any connected alarm or control equipment is disabled until satisfactory system operation and performance is verified The equipment must be protected by a 15 A fuse or circuit breaker in the building installation A circuit breaker or switch in the building installation marked as the disconnect switch shall be in close proximity to the equipment and within easy reach of the operator S T T s Page 14 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Programming Operator programmable features are identified by a Point Number and Parameter Number The Point Number refers to the Transducer vessel Number Relay Number mA Output Number or TS 3 Number as identified by the Point Type indicators Parameter Numbers have a preset Parameter Value for each Point Number Programming is accomplished by altering the preset Parameter Values as required to obtain the RUN mode operation desired All operator programmable features are defined in the Quick Start Parameters Application Parameters and Enhancement Parameters sections of this instruction manual Display In the PROGRAM mode the Point Type Point Number Parameter Number and Parameter Value as well as a variety of other programming information may be viewed Note that many indicators are specific to certain programming conditions and therefore all indicators are not displayed at any given time
98. pendicular to the transducer beam select liquid values 1 liquid or flat surface preset 2 solid i 2 N 2 y 2 2 oO oO a 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 19 99 i o 2 E A rm im n x K E i P003 MEASUREMENT RESPONSE Enter how quickly the SITRANS LU10 is to respond to changing measurements Slower Measurement Response improves stability and reliability values 1 slow 0 1 m min 2 medium 1 m min 3 fast 10 m min 4 surge 1 7 m sec 5 turbo 17 m sec Surge and turbo are intended for equipment position monitoring Use with VA i caution for level measurement See Technical Reference Measurement Response P004 TRANSDUCER Enter the type of transducer connected to the SITRANS LU10 for the Point Number displayed ULTRASONIC ULTRASONIC TEMPERATURE values 0 not entered 100 ST H 106 XPS 40 1 ST 25 101 XCT 8 107 XLT 30 2 ST 50 102 XPS 10 108 XLT 60 3 ST 100 103 XCT 12 109 XLS 30 4 LR 21 104 XPS 15 110 XLS 60 5 LR 13 105 XPS 30 111 XKS 6 112 XRS 5 P005 G UNITS Enter the units of measure desired for programming Empty P006 and Span P007 values 1 meters m preset 2 centimeters cm 3 millimeters mm 4 feet ft 5 inches in Page 20 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 P006 EMPTY Enter the maximum distance
99. pheral Communi cations terminals as selected by the keypad terminal numbers if transducer or TS 3 is wired wrong indicates the Point Numbers included in the scan sequence indicates the Point scanned independent from the Point Number display indicates operating conditions are good and the Reading is reliable indicates operating conditions are poor and the Reading may be incorrect 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 23 i cS oO 2 a 5 Keypad In the RUN mode the following programmer keys perform the identified functions SIEMENS 0 i i ps i Auxiliary Reading Keys Function Keys EN selects the Auxiliary Reading mA output value for the Point Number displayed selects the Auxiliary Reading vessel atmosphere temperature selects the Auxiliary Reading rate of material level change selects the Auxiliary Reading failsafe time left in percent f selects the Auxiliary Reading parameter value Key in any Parameter Number selects the Auxiliary Reading material level may be operator altered via P731 EY selects the Auxiliary Reading distance material level to transducer face a initiates PROGRAM mode access see q switches the Reading between Units percent of Span completes PROGRAM mode o access stops starts the Point Number auto display scroll A selects the nex
100. played m 2 ir 0154 5 E mo 2 2 Z 014 1151 6 P908 SCANNER Press 44 to activate the scanner test When activated the on board transducer scanning relays energize and de energize in sequence The transmit pulse is not supplied to the transducer terminals during this test P910 RELAY Access this parameter to display the current state of the specified LU SAM relay Press 3 to alter the relay state energized de energized or enter the value corresponding to the specific relay state desired values 0 de energized 1 energized 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 73 P911 mA OUTPUT VALUE Access this parameter to display the current value of the specified LU AO mA output Additionally this feature may be used to enter a desired value The mA output is immediately forced to the value entered regardless of any restrictions programmed values 0 000 to 25 00 P912 TRANSDUCER TEMPERATURE Access this parameter to display the vessel temperature in C as monitored by the connected temperature sensing transducer Err is displayed if the transducer is not equipped with an integral temperature sensor values 50 to 150 P913 SENSOR TEMPERATURE Access this parameter to display the vessel temperature in C as monitored by the connected temperature sensor OPEn is displayed if a TS 3 is not connected values 50 to 150 Measurement P
101. plication Examples Example 1 Level Measurement Fixed Reading If the Reading is a fixed value regardless of the transducer to material object surface distance ensure the following 1 Transducer sound beam is free from obstruction 2 Material object surface monitored is not within the Transducers nearest measurable distance 3 Transducer is not in contact with any metal object 4 Material agitator if used is on while the SITRANS LU10 is operating If the fixed Reading represents a distance more than 3 meters 9 feet from the transducer face the SITRANS LU10 is probably detecting some vessel interior obstruction Aim away from or remove the obstruction If the obstruction cannot be removed or avoided the SITRANS LU10 7V 7 Time Varying Threshold Curve must be modified to reduce the Echo Confidence derived from the sound reflected by the obstruction See Enhancement Parameters Scope Displays P810 and TVT Shaper P832 If the fixed Reading represents a minimal distance from the transducer face the condition may be caused by a sound beam obstruction check for this first but could also be due to other factors If the material object surface is within the Transducers nearest distance see nstallation Transducer Mounting mount the transducer higher above farther away from the nearest object to be monitored If the transducer is mounted on a standpipe grind smooth any burrs or welds on the inside or op
102. quivalent maximum separation 1 500 m 5 000 ft Belden 8760 shielded twisted pair 18 AWG 0 75 mm2 or equivalent 365 m 1 200 ft per TS 3 maximum Belden 8770 3 conductor shielded 18 AWG 0 75 mm2 or equivalent maximum separation 15 m 50 ft Page 104 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Programming Chart PARAMETER ALTERED VALUES FOR POINT s NAME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SECURITY 000 Lock G QUICK START P001 Operation P002 Material P003 Measurement Response P004 Transducer 7005 Units G 5 P006 Empty P007 Span E VOLUME 2 P050 Tank Shape 3 P051 Max Volume P052 Tank Dimension A P053 Tank Dimension L P054 Level Breakpoints record values on a separate sheet P055 Breakpoint Volumes record values on a separate sheet READING VALUE P060 Decimal Position P061 Convert Reading P062 Offset Reading FAILSAFE P070 Failsafe Timer P071 Failsafe Material Level P072 Failsafe Level Advance RELAYS P100 Relay Set Up G P101 Hi Alarm P102 Lo Alarm P103 Hi Hi Alarm P104 Lo Lo Alarm P110 Relay Allocation P111 Relay Function P112 Relay A Setpoint P113 Relay B Setpoint P116 Bound Alarm Hysterisis P129 Relay Failsafe 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 105 Programming Chart
103. r Settings For Point 10 P001 Operation No entry required preset to 3 for distance P002 Material Enter 2 for solid P003 Measurement Response No entry required preset to 2 for medium response 1 m min P004 Transducer Enter 110 for XLS 60 Transducer P005 Units Enter 4 for feet Poo6 Empty Enter 175 for 175 foot transducer face to Tripper Car max distance P007 Span No entry required preset to Empty P006 when P001 3 P070 Failsafe Timer Enter 2 for 2 minutes 14 ft at the maximum travel rate Parameter Settings For LU AO mA Output 10 P200 mA Range No entry required XLS 60 face 4mA far 20mA when P001 3 P219 mA Failsafe Enter 3 8 for 3 8 mA output on LOE Objects near the transducer face 4 mA cannot be reliably detected Use controls to stop the Tripper Car before it approaches the transducers Nearest Distance See Installation Transducer Mounting With the PLC disabled enter the RUN mode 0 perform a Reading Simulation P920 When satisfied with system performance and programming connect LU AO mA Output 10 to the PLC For a completely automated system position the Tripper Car via the PLC based upon bunker material level as monitored by the remaining SITRANS LU10 Point Numbers See EXAMPLE 3 mA Multi point Average When both examples 3 and 4 are used the PLC may be programmed to operate as follows e fill bunker sections to predetermined levels based upon LU AO mA output 1
104. ransducer accurately monitors vessel material level without material contact By using an additional transducer for each vessel the SITRANS LU10 can monitor the material level in up to 10 vessels The SITRANS LU10 transmits electronic pulses to each scanned ultrasonic transducer The transducer converts the electronic pulses to ultrasonic pulses which are emitted from the transducer face in a narrow beam The SITRANS LU10 measures the time from the pulse emission to receiving the reflection echo from the material Using the time measured the SITRANS LU10 calculates the distance from the transducer face to the material The distance calculation is dependent upon the sound velocity within the vessel When Siemens Milltronics ultrasonic temperature transducers are used variable air temperatures are independently compensated for each vessel For superior air temperature compensation a TIB 9 card may be used with individual Siemens Milltronics TS 3 temperature sensors for each vessel A simple calibration feature compensates for homogeneous consistent composition atmospheres other than air Page 2 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 The SITRANS LU10 is capable of monitoring wheat in 60 m 200 ft high silos acetone in 45 gallon barrels or almost anything in between in any combination Ensure the transducer selected for each vessel suits the material and measurement range req
105. rd x record where x A automatically initiated U manually initiated transducer number e g address 2 selected no record saved To manually record a profile Press transducer fires and echo profile is recorded into the internal scope buffer for display To save a manual record Press lt 2 to copy the echo profile record in m D 5 3 5 Y 2 2 2 2 2 7 the scope buffer and save it in the selected address in in the record library The parameter value field e g manually initiated displays the new record ordinates record from transducder 1 saved in address 2 To display a record 3 P330 ca ee record in the selected 4 address to the scope buffer e g oscilloscope displays record for display in address 3 Press G 4 to copy the echo profile To delete a record Press 45 to delete the echo profile record in the selected address Parameter value returns to e g record deleted address 3 clear Access the Scope Displays P810 parameter to select the Transducer 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 45 P331 G AUTO RECORD ENABLE Use this feature if desired to enable disable the Auto Profile Record function values 0 off 1 on P332 G AUTO RECORD TRANSDUCER Use this feature if desired to specify the Transducer Point Numb
106. rement Response P003 to override automatic scanning delay or use Aux Transducer to override the preset display operating characteristics communications to troubleshoot false echo detection intended for use by Siemens Milltronics Service personnel intended for use by Siemens Milltronics Service personnel to verify Application Parameter programming to reset numerous Parameter Values Page 50 51 54 55 57 59 61 63 65 67 68 70 78 80 81 When an Enhancement Parameter is altered return to the RUN mode to verify the performance desired is achieved before making any other changes Data Logging Parameters P300 and P302 View the maximum temperature recorded in the RUN mode P300 V TEMPERATURE TRANSDUCER MAX Use this feature if vessel temperature is monitored by an Ultrasonic Temperature transducer to view the highest temperature recorded in C values 50 to 150 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 43 m 5 gt D 5 2 m 5 mo 2 2 2 2 2 7 P302 V TEMPERATURE SENSOR MAX Use this feature if vessel temperature is monitored by a TS 3 Temp Sensor to view the highest temperature recorded in C When accessed the TS 3 symbol is displayed in the Point Type field and the TS 3 Number corresponding to the SITRANS LU10 terminals is displayed in the Point Number field values 50 to 150 Profile Records P330 to P337 The following par
107. rface permits one programmer to be used for any number of SITRANS LU10 level monitors Upon programming completion the removable programmer may be locked away thereby securing all programming 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 3 z E 3 m A While the SITRANS LU10 is typically used to monitor material level in open or closed vessels any process which requires a distance measurement within the system range is a candidate for SITRANS 1010 application Refer to 7echnica Reference Application Examples for detailed descriptions of a small sample of process measurement requirements to which the SITRANS LU10 may be applied Throughout this manual unless stated otherwise references to material level also apply to any material or object surface to be monitored by the SITRANS LU10 Important SITRANS LU10 Features Fixed Features Enclosure Chemical resistant light weight dust tight liquid tight easy to work with LCD Large digits for Reading and programming value displays Graphic Symbols for continuous indication of operating conditions Programmer 20 tactile feedback keys or Dolphin SITRANS LU10 RS 232C interface each with magnetic mounting and infrared interface ordered separately Scanning Substantially reduces equipment costs for additional vessels present or future Communications Siemens Milltronics Peripherals Proprietary bipolar communications with LU AO LU SAM and
108. rt if a BIC II is used values 0 off 1 normal preset 2 formatted messages Page 60 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 SmartLinx Parameters P750 P789 PROTOCOL SPECIFIC PARAMETERS These parameters are specific to the SmartLinx module installed Refer to the module documentation for a list and description of the specific parameter requirements 772 BAUD RATE This feature specifies the rate of communication in Kbaud Any value can be entered but only the values shown are supported 4 8 4800 Baud preset 9 6 9600 Baud 19 2 19200 Baud 38 4 38400 Baud P790 HARDWARE ERROR Use this feature to display the results of ongoing hardware tests within the communications circuitry If any test does not meet the PASS requirements communication halts and tests are repeated until PASS requirements are met Communication then resumes Displays PASS no problem FAIL faulty SmartLinx module or SITRANS LU10 ERR1 unknown protocol upgrade SITRANS LU10 software m 2 ir 5 i mo 2 2 014 6 P791 BUS ERROR This feature indicates if an error condition is occurring on the bus Displays 0 no error error code refer to the SmartLinx module documentation for explanation of the error code P792 BUS ERROR COUNT This register increments by 1 each time a bus error P752 is reported The register is factory set at 0 and can be preset to
109. rtions of the echo profile outside of the measurement range Empty Distance P006 Range Extension P801 below the TVT Curve P830 to P835 and less than the Confidence Threshold P804 and Short Shot Floor P851 are automatically disregarded The remaining portions of the Echo Profile are evaluated using the Algorithm s P820 and Short Shot Bias P850 programmed When a combination of Algorithms are used the portion of the Echo Profile providing the best averaged Echo Confidence P805 is selected as the true echo True echo verification is automatically achieved by comparing the position relation in time after transmit of the new echo to the previously accepted echo position o O gt O 2 J o amp 5 2 2 If the new echo is within the Echo Lock Window P713 the new echo is accepted and displayed and LU SAM relays and LU AO mA outputs are updated as restricted by the Fuzz Filter P710 and Rate Parameters P700 to P703 If the new echo is outside of the Echo Lock Window the new echo is not accepted until Echo Lock measurement repeatability P711 requirements are satisfied 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 79 ECHO PROCESSING DISPLAYS Scope Displays P810 Empty Distance P006 Range Extension P801 TVT Curve a Echo Lock Window Echo Profile Near Blanking Echo P800 Marker 0
110. s 60 ft P070 Failsafe Timer Enter 2 for 2 minutes 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 89 Parameter Settings For LU AO mA Output 00 1 10 P200 mA Range No entry required Empty 4 ma Full 20 mA when P001 1 P219 mA Failsafe Enter 3 8 for 3 8 mA output on LOE Parameter Settings For Point 7 8 9 and 10 P999 Master Reset Press 49 with each unused Point Number displayed Ensure Point Number 00 is not still displayed or all programming will be cleared Parameter Settings For LU AO mA Output 7 P202 mA Allocation Enter 1 6 for mA output 7 equals the Point Number 1 6 average With process control equipment disabled enter the RUN mode to monitor system performance Otherwise perform a Reading Measurement simulation P920 to verify programming When satisfied with system performance and programming e connect the LU AO mA outputs 1 6 to the PLC as required e connect the LU AO mA output 7 to the device indicating total material Note that on SITRANS LU10 power off the LU AO mA output is held and on LU AO power off the mA output drops to 0 00 mA During a power interruption the last known mA output value is maintained in memory for 1 hour minimum If power is interrupted beyond 1 hour on power resumption the mA output immediately assumes the new value Note If a Tripper Car is used to fill each section of the bunker see Example 4 as well o
111. s the programmable features that may be used to alter SITRANS LU10 display failsafe LU SAM relay and LU AO mA out put operation defines the programmable features used to enhance RUN mode operation Typically used as directed by the Troubleshooting Guide provides detailed information for complex features and details 4 specific application examples provides a quick reference to installation modification and pro gramming remedies to overcome challenging operating condi tions lists the environmental physical and operational characteristics associated with the SITRANS LU10 provides a convenient space to record all programming for future reference May also be used as a complete parameter index Note Programming is not complete until the Programming Charts are completed 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 1 5 2 a 53 z 3 5 i About the SITRANS LU10 Notes The SITRANS LU10 is to be used only in the manner outlined in this instruction manual This product is intended for use in industrial areas Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference to several frequency based communications The SITRANS LU10 is a microprocessor based level monitor designed specifically for bulk solids and liquid level measurement applications A SITRANS LU10 level monitor utilizing a single Siemens Milltronics ultrasonic t
112. s value is stored in EEPROM and updated once each day Therefore if the SITRANS LU10 is powered down at least once every 24 hour period this value will always be less than 1 values 0 000 to 9999 P342 V START UPS View the accumulated number of times power has been applied to the SITRANS LU10 following a power interruption since the Date Of Manufacture values 1 to 9999 Range Calibration Parameters P650 to P654 P650 OFFSET CALIBRATION Use this feature if the Empty P006 value was estimated or if the reported material level is consistently high or low by a fixed amount e g 2 cm Before using this feature verify the a Empty P006 value as measured or estimated was entered correctly b Vessel atmosphere Temperature P664 is correct c Offset Reading P062 value if used was entered correctly 2 o 2 im A D 6 wi To perform an Offset Calibration With the material at a high steady level 1 Press amp to display the calculated distance 2 Repeat step 1 at least 5 times to overcome Echo Lock P721 and verify repeatability 3 Measure the actual distance e g with a tape measure 4 Enter the actual value The Offset Correction amount is stored in P652 values 999 to 9999 Page 48 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 P651 SOUND VELOCITY CALIBRATION Use this feature if a The vessel atmosphere is other th
113. surement Response P003 is altered See Measurement Response When set for maximum verification or material agitator a new measurement outside of the Echo Lock Window P713 must meet the sampling criterion P712 For total lock Echo Lock Window P713 is preset to 0 The SITRANS LU10 continuously searches for the best echo according to the algorithm chosen P820 If the selected echo is within the window the window is then centered about the echo If not the window widens with each successive shot until the selected echo is within the window The window then returns to its normal width When Echo Lock is off the SITRANS LU10 responds immediately to a new measurement as restricted by the Max Fill Empty Rate P700 P701 however measurement reliability is affected m 2 ir 5 i mo 2 2 014 6 values 0 off 1 maximum verification 2 material agitator 3 total lock 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 55 P712 ECHO LOCK SAMPLING The sampling criterion sets the number of consecutive echoes appearing above or below the echo currently locked onto that must occur before the measurements are validated as the new reading for Echo Lock P711 values 1 or 2 P711 value P712 preset value 1 max verification 5 5 2 material agitator 5 2 e g P711 2 material agitator P712 5 2 A new reading will not be validated unless 5
114. t Point Number and stops the auto display scroll selects the previous Point Number and stops the auto display scroll to 4 places a Point Number on priority See P720 Page 24 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 System Performance Evaluation For initial RUN mode entry or after any programming alteration do not use the SITRANS LU10 to operate process control equipment until satisfactory system programming and performance is verified i 3 oO 2 a 5 1 Press to enter the RUN mode may be displayed briefly while the SITRANS LU10 takes measurements and calculates the Reading When a Transducer P004 value is entered for Point 1 only the Reading and other data is displayed continuously When Transducer values are entered for more than one Point Number Readings and other data scroll display for each Point Number If an alarm symbol is displayed the corresponding relay is de energized POINT ALARM INDICATOR LU SAM RELAY 1 10 Hi Alarm 1 1 10 1 10 Lo Alarm 1 11 20 1 10 Hi Hi Alarm 2 1 10 1 10 Lo Lo Alarm 2 11 20 2 Press a to display Readings in percent of Span P007 based upon Operation P001 OPERATION LEVEL SPACE or DISTANCE Empty to Full 0 to 100 100 to 0 Objects close to the transducer face 0 are not detectable 3 Press Ea to observe the mA output value for the Point Number displayed Auxiliary Reading OPERATION LEVEL SPAC
115. t Up P100 desired and alter the Standard Alarm P101 to P104 parameters as required before proceeding to Relay Failsafe P129 For Custom Relay operation select the Relay Set Up P100 which most closely matches your requirements and alter the Custom Relay Parameters P110 to P113 as required before proceeding to Relay Failsafe P100 G RELAY SET UP This parameter presets relays to operate as Standard Alarms The Relay Allocation relay point number association and Standard Alarm P101 to P104 parameters are also preset STANDARD ALARM as of Span P007 Hi Alarm P101 80 00 Lo Alarm P102 20 00 Hi Hi Alarm P103 90 00 Lo Lo Alarm P104 10 00 Hi Alarm P101 80 00 Hi Hi Alarm P103 90 00 Lo Alarm P102 20 00 Lo Lo Alarm P104 10 00 Hi Alarm P101 80 00 Lo Alarm P102 20 00 Hi Hi Alarm P103 90 00 Lo Lo Alarm P104 10 00 Hi Alarm P101 80 00 Lo Alarm P102 20 00 Hi Hi Alarm P103 90 00 Lo Lo Alarm P104 10 00 LU SAM RELAY POINT Relay status during a measurement difficulty is dependent upon Failsafe programming See Failsafe Parameters P070 to P072 and Relay Failsafe P129 As preset relay status is held at last known material levels until a valid measurement is made Independently altered Standard Alarms P101 to P104 Relay Allocation P110 Relay Function P111 and Relay A B Setpoints P11
116. tat 106 Programming Chart narn tat 107 Programming Chart nrnna tananan 108 Introduction About This Manual This instruction manual provides information specific to the SITRANS LU10 Ten Point Level monitor When references are made to other Siemens Milltronics products associated with a SITRANS LU10 based level measurement system refer to the associated product instruction manuals if necessary After reading this introduction and completing the physical installation first time system installers may wish to use the SITRANS LU10 Quick Start Guide for step by step start up instructions Introduction Installation Programming Quick Start Parameters Operations Application Parameters Enhancement Parameters Technical Reference Troubleshooting Guide Specifications Programming Charts introduces installers and operators to the SITRANS LU10 with brief descriptions of key features provides a step by step procedure to install and interconnect a SITRANS LU10 based level measurement system defines PROGRAM mode display and keypad functions and gen eral programming information details the minimum recommended programming required to pre pare the SITRANS LU10 for RUN mode operation defines RUN mode display and keypad functions including the RUN mode entry procedure and performance evaluation recom mendations detail
117. tered values 0 off preset greater wider ECHO MARKER TRIGGER Use this feature when the reported material level fluctuates slightly due to a variable rise in the leading edge of the true echo on the Echo Profile Enter the value in percent of echo height to ensure the Echo Lock Window intersects the Echo Profile at the sharpest rising portion of the Echo Profile representing the true echo This value is preset to 90 when P002 1 Liquid or 50 when P002 2 Solid values 5 to 95 TVT TYPE Use this feature to select the TVT Curve most suited to the material and vessel This feature is automatically altered when Material P002 is altered Do not select TVT Slopes when the bF or bLF Algorithm P820 is selected values 1 TVT Short Curved 2 TVT Short Flat 3 TVT Long Flat 4 TVT Long Smooth Front 5 TVT Long Smooth 6 TVT Slopes see TVT Slope Min P835 TVT SHAPER Use this feature to turn the TVT Shaper on or off Turn the TVT Shaper on before altering TVT Shaper Adjust After TVT Shaper Adjust has been used to modify the TVT Curve to avoid a false echo or pick up the true echo this feature allows the TVT Shaper to be turned on and off while monitoring the effect values 0 off l on Page 68 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 P832 TVT SHAPER ADJUST Use this feature to bias the shape of the TVT curve in order to avoid it crossing false echoes from fixed objects Adjustm
118. to scroll access the desired relay designation and 3 Press 45 When the Relay Function is altered affected Standard Alarm Parameters P101 to P104 display ch changed when accessed Use the Relay A B Setpoints P112 P113 To reset the Relay Function to use Standard Alarms enter the desired Relay Set Up P100 values 0 off relay always de energized 1 level alarm preset 2 in bounds alarm relays de energized on alarm 3 out of bounds alarm relays de energized on alarm 4 rate of change alarm relays de energized on alarm 5 temperature alarm relays de energized on alarm 6 LOE alarm relays de energized on alarm Relay A B Setpoints are not applicable 7 tranducer cable fault alarm Independent Relay Setpoints Relay A and B Setpoint values set the critical points based on the Relay Function where in the RUN mode 1 Alarm Indicators if programmed are switched ON and 07 2 Relays are energized and de energized For most Relay Functions setpoint values represent material levels entered in Units P005 or percent of Span 0007 as referenced to Empty P006 Temperature alarm values are entered in degrees Celsius C Rate alarms are entered in Units minute or percent of Span per minute A positive value is entered for a filling rate alarm negative for emptying Page 36 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02
119. uired This material and measurement range versatility is accomplished by utilizing Siemens Milltronics patented Sonic Intelligence Sonic Intelligence provides high measurement reliability regardless of changing conditions within the vessel monitored By utilizing ultrasonic echo ranging principles with Sonic Intelligence and velocity compensation the SITRANS LU10 provides outstanding measurement accuracy usually within 0 25 of range The distance calculation may be converted to space material level material volume or remaining vessel capacity Readings The Reading chosen and operating data for each vessel is displayed on the Liquid Crystal Display LCD Up to three Siemens Milltronics Peripherals may be connected to the SITRANS LU10 The LU AO LU SAM and or BIC II respectively provide analog output relays and RS 232 or RS 422 communication interface as programmed by the SITRANS LU10 5 2 8 a 53 With the addition of a Siemens Milltronics SmartLinx protocol specific plug in communications module the SITRANS LU10 is compatible with popular industrial control system standards SITRANS LU10 industrial control system oe BIC Il proprietary Siemens Milltronics communications loop Operator programming via a Siemens Milltronics infrared programmer is stored in non volatile memory unaffected by power interruption The infrared inte
120. urement P920 Perform a Reading Measurement simulation to verify programming Conduct a System Performance Evaluation following any installation modification or Quick Start Application or Enhancement Parameter alteration With programming complete copy all parameter alterations to the Programming Charts In the PROGRAM mode all altered parameters may be quickly scroll accessed skipping by parameters left at preset values Connect or enable process control alarm equipment to the SITRANS LU10 only after satisfactory performance is verified for all possible operating conditions For normal operation return to the RUN mode The SITRANS LU10 will perform reliably with little or no maintenance Page 26 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Application Parameters Application Parameters are used to alter the SITRANS LU10 display failsafe relay and or mA output operation Volume Parameters P050 to P055 If Readings proportional to volume are desired adjust the following parameters If Volume Conversion is not required proceed to Reading Parameters P050 TANK SHAPE Enter the Tank Shape option that matches the vessel monitored If the Tank Shape option selected requires additional vessel dimension entry the associated parameters as indicated below may be scroll accessed When Operation is level P001 1 material volume is calculated Alternatively when Operation is space P001 2 remainin
121. wn value until normal operation resumes LO to produce the Empty mA output immediately on Failsafe Timer P070 expiry HI to produce the Span mA output immediately on Failsafe Timer P070 expiry Alternatively to produce an immediate mA output at a specific value enter the value required values 0 000 to 22 00 Page 42 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 7ML19985AN02 Enhancement Parameters This section identifies all SITRANS LU10 operator programmable features designed for altering operation to suit individual operator preferences or overcome measurement difficulties Typically these parameters are only altered as directed by the Troubleshooting Guide If RUN mode performance requires improvement access and alter the following parameters as required Otherwise proceed to Operation Parameter Category Data Logging Profile Records Installation Records Range Calibration Temperature Compensation Rate Measurement Verification Scanning Display Parameters SmartLinx Parameters Echo Processing Advanced Echo Processing Test Parameters Measurement Parameters Master Reset Purpose to view previous maximum Temperature records intended for use by Siemens Milltronics Service personnel to identify length of service and power failure occurrence to compensate for measurement offset and or sound velocity to override automatic temperature compensation features to override Measurement Response P003 to override Measu
122. xtended period Parameter Value Alteration In the PROGRAM mode 1 Press as required to underline the Parameter Number display field and a key inthe desired Parameter Number direct access or b press 4 or as required scroll access As preset Quick Start Parameters and any previously altered parameter may be scroll accessed 2 Press lo as required to underline the Point Number display field and a key in the desired Point Number direct access or b press 4 or as required scroll access To alter the Parameter Value for all Point Numbers at once direct access Point Number 00 mei S 1 5 amp 3 With the desired Parameter Number and Point Number displayed key in the desired Parameter Value and press iF If Parameter Value alteration is not permitted access the Lock parameter 7000 and enter the security code See Programming Security 7ML19985AN02 SITRANS LU10 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 17 Parameter Reset Features On initial power up all parameters are at original values In many cases when a Parameter Value is altered associated Parameter Values are automatically altered accordingly When a Parameter Number is accessed if the preset Parameter Value displayed is acceptable no entry is required To return an operator adjusted Parameter Value to the preset value with the appropriate Point Number and Parameter Number displayed Press 3 To reset

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