Keller Transmitter User Guide
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1. Assignment Neither this offer nor any contract resulting there from may be assigned or transferred in whole or part without the prior written consent of Keller America Inc No assignment or transfer in violation of this provision shall be valid or binding on Keller America Inc Attorney s fees Upon any breach of this Agreement the reasonable attorney s fees and costs of the substantially prevailing party whether by litigation or settlement shall be paid by the breaching party Page 12 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 Appendix 2 WIRE CURRENT LOOP POWER SUPPLY 2 WIRE TRANSMITTER OUTPUT GROUN DISPLAY CONTROL Please refer to Section VII Use and Care for minimum supply voltage information 3 WIRE VOLTAGE OUTPUT POWER SUPPLY 3 WIRE TRANSMITTER DISPLAY CONTROL A 1 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 ECONOLINE w CABLE 4 20mA BLACK SUPPLY WHITE OUTPUT GROUND DRAIN CASE GROUND ECONOLINE w mPm393 4 20mA m CASE 7 S OUTPUT GND 3 L SUPPLY VIEW OF REAR OF TRANSMITTER ECONOLINE w CABLE 0 5 4 5VDC BLACK SUPPLY WHITE GROUND RED OUTPUT DRAIN ECONOLINE w mPm393 0 5 4 5VDC r CASE Z 3 GROUND OUTPUT 3 L SUPPLY VIEW OF REAR OF TRANSMITTER NOTES 1 DO NOT SUBMERSE ELECTRICAL TERMINATION IN LIQUID IT WILL DAMAGE THE INSTRUMENT A2. Valueline The Valueline by Keller is a highly versatile and accurate pressure transmitter It is available in custom pressure ranges from 0 2 through 0 15 000PSI and your choice of electrical connections including attached cable DIN 43650 and MIL C 26482 connectors The attached cable version is fully submersible making it the ideal choice when installed in a valve pit or other environment prone to periodic flooding Preciseline The Preciseline is our most accurate above ground pressure transmitter With standard accuracy of 0 25 FS TEB and optional 0 196 FS TEB a NPT pressure connection and dual outputs analog and digital the Preciseline offers versatility in design and application Like the Acculevel the analog output can be rescaled via the RS485 interface The RS485 interface also allows temperature data to be retrieved if the application demands V Lightning Surge Protection As of this writing Keller is the only pressure level transmitter manufacturer in the world to provide at no additional charge a lifetime warranty against damage caused by lightning and or electrical surge This guarantee applies to the 4 20 mA output version of the following products Levelgage Acculevel LevelRat Valueline and Preciseline This warranty applies even in the case of a direct lightning strike The user s liability is limited to shipping costs to Keller America VI Options Accessories Titanium Construction Opti
3. WHITE GROUND RED OUTPUT DRAIN NOTE 1 A ACCULEVEL w ATTACHED CABLE 4 20mA RS485 BLACK SUPPLY WHITE OUTPUT GROUND BLUE RS485A YELLOW RS485B DRAIN NOTE 1 ACCULEVEL w ATTACHED CABLE 0 5 10VDC RS485 BLACK SUPPLY WHITE GROUND RED OUTPUT BLUE RS485A YELLOW RS485B DRAIN NOTE 1 NOTES 1 FOR LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTION TO BE EFFECTIVE CONNECT DRAIN WIRE TO A LOW IMPEDANCE EARTH GROUND 2 LIGHTNING PROTECTION NOT AVAILABLE ON ECONOLEVEL DRAIN WIRE CONECTION NOT REQUIRED 3 DO NOT SUBMERSE ELECTRICAL TERMINATION IN LIQUID IT WILL DAMAGE THE INSTRUMENT A 7 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 LEVELRAT w ATTACHED CABLE 4 20mA BLACK SUPPLY WHITE OUTPUT GROUND DRAIN NOTE 1 MICROLEVEL NANOLEVEL w ATTACHED CABLE 4 20mA RS485 BLACK SUPPLY WHITE OUTPUT GROUND BLUE RS485A YELLOW RS485B DRAIN NOTE 1 NOTES 1 FOR LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTION TO BE EFFECTIVE CONNECT DRAIN WIRE TO A LOW IMPEDANCE EARTH GROUND 2 DO NOT SUBMERSE ELECTRICAL TERMINATION IN LIQUID IT WILL DAMAGE THE INSTRUMENT 8 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 Ladder or other rigid structure LEVELGAGE ACCULEVEL or LEVELRAT with optional 1 2 NPT conduit connection Coupling and conduit provided by customer LEVELGAGE ACCULEVEL or LEVELRAT installed in customer supplied stilling well A 9 Keller America Inc U
4. 6 iv Levelgage 1 4 20 mA Cable caca tava i mnes A 7 2 0 5 10 VDC Cable I a A 7 V Acculevel 1 4 20 mA RS485 Cable A 7 2 0 5 10 VDC 5485 Cable A 7 vi LevelRat 1 4 20mA Cable i catea aa zac data acas A 8 vii Microlevel Nanolevel 1 4 20 MA RS485 Cable A 8 User s Guide Submersible Level Transmitters Installation Tips toti tere i ca aa aa A9 11 Rev 12 15 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 1 Company Information Keller America Inc is the North American subsidiary of Keller AG f r Druckmesstechnik which continues as the leader in level and pressure sensing From humble beginnings Keller now provides its products and expertise through a worldwide network of factory trained professionals With the advent of inexpensive miniaturized microprocessors Keller continues to advance the state of the art in fully packaged pressure transmitters with Total Error Band performance not possible just a few short years ago Annual sen sor production now exceeds 1 million pieces Doing business with Keller is easy and most inquiries are answered within 24 hours Standard delivery on U S assembled products is 3 days ARO We offer convenient terms with approved credit and accept most major credit cards At Keller providing customers with superior value is a way of life 1 Contact Informati
5. YELLOW RS485B DRAIN NOTE 1 PRECISELINE w ATTACHED CABLE 0 5 10VDC RS485 BLACK SUPPLY WHITE GROUND RED OUTPUT BLUE RS485A YELLOW RS485B DRAIN NOTE 1 PRECISELINE w DIN43650 4 20mA SUPPLY OUTPUT GROUND PRECISELINE w DIN43650 0 5 10VDC SUPPLY OUTPUT GROUND NOTES 1 FOR TRANSMITTERS WITH LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTION CONNECT DRAIN WIRE TO A LOW IMPEDANCE EARTH GROUND FOR TRANSMITTERS WITHOUT LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTION THIS WIRE IS CONNECTED TO THE TRANSMITTER CASE 2 DO NOT SUBMERSE ELECTRICAL TERMINATION IN LIQUID IT WILL DAMAGE THE INSTRUMENT A 5 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 PRECISELINE w MIL C 26482 4 20mA RS485 A SUPPLY C OUTPUT GROUND REAR VIEW OF TRANSMITTER PRECISELINE w MIL C 26482 0 5 10VDC RS485 A SUPPLY B OUTPUT F RS485B C GROUND D RS485A REAR VIEW OF TRANSMITTER NOTES 1 FOR TRANSMITTERS WITH LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTION CONNECT DRAIN WIRE TO A LOW IMPEDANCE EARTH GROUND FOR TRANSMITTERS WITHOUT LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTION THIS WIRE IS CONNECTED TO THE TRANSMITTER CASE 2 DO NOT SUBMERSE ELECTRICAL TERMINATION IN LIQUID IT WILL DAMAGE THE INSTRUMENT A 6 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 LEVELGAGE amp ECONOLEVEL w ATTACHED CABLE 4 20mA BLACK SUPPLY WHITE OUTPUT GROUND DRAIN NOTE 1 2 LEVELGAGE w ATTACHED CABLE 0 5 10VDC BLACK SUPPLY
6. exclusion of any additional or different terms appearing in Buyer s purchase order and waives any right Buyer may have to enforce any such additional or different terms Our Confirmation of Order or Invoice validates orders Orders for custom configured products are built to your specification and therefore may not be cancelled once the order has been confirmed Date of shipment The estimated shipping capability stated on the quotation is given solely for the Buyer s information and does not constitute a commitment to deliver products in accordance herewith Buyer may request a specific shipping date or shipping schedule Keller America Inc will schedule shipments based upon Buyer s request and Keller America Inc s shipping capabilities at the time Buyer s purchase order is processed at which time Keller America Inc will issue to Buyer a formal Acknowledgment of Order that will indicate the estimated shipping date s After the shipments have been scheduled Buyer may not cancel or postpone a scheduled shipment unless Buyer submits its request in writing and Keller America Inc consents by issuing a new acknowledgment Any request to cancel or to reschedule the shipment that is received less than 21 days from the date scheduled for the shipment of the products covered by the request may be rejected as untimely or may be accepted upon payment of the cancellation charge of 2096 or a rescheduling charge of 1096 of the sales price shown on this qu
7. 2 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 VALUELINE w ATTACHED CABLE 4 20mA BLACK SUPPLY WHITE OUTPUT GROUND DRAIN VALUELINE w ATTACHED CABLE 0 5 10VDC BLACK SUPPLY WHITE GROUND RED OUTPUT DRAIN VALUELINE w DIN43650 4 20mA SUPPLY OUTPUT GROUND SEE NOTE 1 VIEW OF REAR OF TRANSMITTER VALUELINE w DIN43650 0 5 10VDC SUPPLY OUTPUT GROUND VIEW OF REAR OF TRANSMITTER NOTES 1 FOR TRANSMITTERS WITH LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTION CONNECT DRAIN WIRE TO A LOW IMPEDANCE EARTH GROUND FOR TRANSMITTERS WITHOUT LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTION THIS WIRE IS CONNECTED TO THE TRANSMITTER CASE 2 DO NOT SUBMERSE ELECTRICAL TERMINATION IN LIQUID IT WILL DAMAGE THE INSTRUMENT A 3 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 VALUELINE W MIL C 26482 4 20mA SUPPLY 3 E DRAIN pw OUTPUT GROUND REAR VIEW OF TRANSMITTER VALUELINE W MIL C 26482 0 5 10VDC SUPPLY OUTPUT GROUND REAR VIEW OF TRANSMITTER NOTES 1 FOR TRANSMITTERS WITH LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTION CONNECT DRAIN WIRE TO A LOW IMPEDANCE EARTH GROUND FOR TRANSMITTERS WITHOUT LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTION THIS WIRE IS CONNECTED TO THE TRANSMITTER CASE 2 DO NOT SUBMERSE ELECTRICAL TERMINATION IN LIQUID IT WILL DAMAGE THE INSTRUMENT 4 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 PRECISELINE w ATTACHED CABLE 4 20mA RS485 BLACK SUPPLY WHITE OUTPUT GROUND BLUE RS485A
8. USER S MANUAL PRESSURE M INSTRUM R E URE E ATIO AS NT MENT N KELLERA M WWW KELLERAMERICA COM 877 253 5537 SALES Q KELLERAMERICA COM Keller America Inc Table of Contents Company Information Contact Information Product Applicability Product Overview Lightning Surge Protection Options Accessories Use and Care Installation General Maintenance Terms and Conditions Appendix u ceat L uuu nasua apa si i ol aa iE Generic 2 wire Current Loop Configuration 1 Generic 3 wire Voltage Output Configuration A 1 i Econoline 1 4 20 mA Cable sise trees A 2 2 4 20 mA MPM Connector A 2 3 0 5 4 5 V DC Cable tene Rem nan A 2 4 0 5 4 5VDC MPM Connector A 2 ii Valueline 1 4 20 mA Cable o e A 3 2 4 20 mA DIN43650 A 3 3 4 20 mA MIL C 26482 Connector 4 4 0 5 10 VDC Cable sse A 3 5 0 5 10 VDC DIN43650 Connector A 3 6 0 5 10 VDC MIL C 26482 Connector A 4 iii Preciseline 1 4 20 mA RS485 Cable A 5 2 4 20 mA ONLY DIN43650 Connector 5 3 4 20 mA RS485 MIL C 26482 Connector A 6 4 0 5 10 VDC RS485 A 5 5 0 5 10 VDC RS485 DIN43650 A 5 6 0 5 10 VDC RS485 MIL C 26482 Connector A
9. aintenance Tips Cleaning a Clogged Nose Cap A clogged nose cap could result in erroneous readings from your transmitter Never attempt to clean your transmitter s nose cap or diaphragm with a sharp object This could dent the sensor diaphragm and cause permanent damage to the transmitter To clean the transmitter it is recommended that a soap scum and hard water stain remover be used Fill a suitable container with the cleaner Fill another bowl with a mixture of the cleaner and fresh water Fill a third bowl with fresh water Beginning with the first bowl hold the cable about six inches from transmitter and stir gently in the solution for 20 30 seconds Second repeat in the mixture bowl Finish by stirring in the fresh water bowl Wipe dry with a soft rag or towel X Terms and Conditions Offers Unless otherwise indicated the prices set forth in this quotation are valid for 60 days from the date of the quotation and apply to products that are scheduled for shipment within twelve months from the date of the Buyer s purchase or at Keller America Inc shipping capabilities at the time the order is entered whichever is later Acceptance of order Any purchase order to be accepted has to refer to a quotation whether delivered by surface mail e mail or facsimile All oral orders must be confirmed in writing By referring to this quotation Buyer accepts and adopts the General Terms and Conditions of Sale Terms and Conditions to the
10. but Keller America Inc shall not thereby incur any liability in connection with shipment Buyer shall be responsible for any freight charge Declared value for each shipment will be a maximum of 100 regardless of the actual value of the goods notwithstanding written instructions from the Buyer specifying a higher declared value If the products are shipped freight prepaid Buyer shall pay Keller America Inc the appropriate freight charges which will be shown as separate items on the invoice Payment Terms are indicated on our Confirmation of Order and on our Invoices Keller America Inc will submit an invoice to Buyer for each shipment at the time of shipment Except as otherwise provided on the quotation Buyer shall pay the amount invoiced by Keller America Inc within 30 days from the date of the invoice If in the judgment of Keller America Inc the financial condition or payment record of Buyer at any time does not justify shipment under the payment terms specified above Keller America Inc may refuse to ship unless it receives payment in advance or at its option payment upon delivery 2 interest per month is charged on overdue accounts Documentation The information given in our documentation printed matter data sheets and price lists is without commitment This information specifies the product but is no warranty unless agreed in writing Warranties Keller America Inc warrants that the products that it sells are delivere
11. d 8 VDC Total loop Impedance x 0 022 Maximum allowable loop impedance with lightning protection option installed Supply VDC 11 VDC 0 022 Maximum allowable loop impedance without lightning protection option installed Supply VDC 8 VDC 0 022 Safe Handling Safe handling of KELLER pressure measurement devices is accomplished if a nominal amount of care is taken Things to avoid are e Sharp impact against hard surfaces Contact with chemicals known to be corrosive to the materials of construction Probing of pressure sensing membrane with ANYTHING Limits of Pressure KELLER pressure sensors transducers and transmitters are designed to withstand a certain amount of overpressure without damage or calibration shift It can range from 15X for the lower pressure ranges to 1 1X for the highest ranges This value is different for each product and is referred to in the product literature as Over pressure It is the user s responsibility to ensure that the proper KELLER product is chosen for the particular pressure conditions expected Environmental conditions Each KELLER product is designed to be compatible with a particular environment It is the user s responsibility to ensure that the KELLER product is not exposed to an environmental condition for which it is not designed These conditions can include operating temperature range and exposure to high pressure water jets media not compatible with the materials of constructio
12. d free from defects in material and workmanship Keller America Inc s liability under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing or issuing a credit note at its option for any product which is returned to the factory transportation charges prepaid and which is determined by Keller America Inc to be defective This warranty does not apply to batteries and accumulators and to any product which has been subjected to or damaged due to misuse misapplication negligence or accident or which has been repaired or altered without express prior and written consent form Keller America Inc In order to obtain service under the terms of the warranty Buyer must notify Keller America Inc of any defects before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the Page 10 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 Repairs performance of services In all cases Buyer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the products to the Keller America Inc plant with shipping charges prepaid Keller America Inc shall pay for the return of any products to Buyer if the shipment is to a location within the continental USA Buyer shall be responsible for paying all shipping duties taxes and other charges for products returned to any other location Keller America Inc will provide on site service only upon prior agreement and upon payment of all travel expenses by Buyer Warranty period for the Levelgage LevelRat Acculev
13. e information It also allows the user to rescale the analog output from 10 110 of the basic range Nanolevel The Nanolevel is uniquely designed for high accuracy measurement of very low pressure ranges The Nanolevel is available in full scale ranges from 0 4 inWC through 0 10 ftWC and is available with standard accuracy 0 2596 FS TEB and 0 196 FS TEB optional Like the Acculevel it also provides both 4 20mA analog and RS485 Digital output The RS485 interface provides level and temperature information It also allows the user to rescale the analog output from 10 11096 of the basic range Page 3 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 Econolevel The Econolevel by Keller is a low cost general purpose submersible level transmitter designed for high volume applications It is available in nominal pressure ranges for tank and well level monitoring applications The Econo level provides a 4 20 analog output that is compatible with most SCADA systems and PLCs Minimum order quantities apply B Pressure Transmitters Econoline The Econoline by Keller is a low cost general purpose pressure transmitter It is available in nominal pressure ranges between 15psi and 10 000psi and with a threaded NPT pressure connection Ideal for tank and pipe pressure monitoring application it provides either 4 20mA or 0 5 4 5VDC ratiometric or non ratiometric analog outputs that are compatible with most SCADA systems and PLCs
14. el Microlevel Preciseline and Valueline products is 24 twenty four months from date of shipment Warranty period for all other products is 12 twelve months from date of shipment Warranty repair covers all applicable parts and labor This warranty is given in lieu of any other warranty express or implied Keller America Inc explicitly disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose There are no warranties express or implied that extend beyond the description herein The sole and exclusive remedy for any claims against Keller America Inc shall be the warranty described in this document All damages direct or consequential limited to the described warranty are excluded Unless otherwise requested in writing by the Buyer all products returned to Keller America Inc under the terms of the warranty will be checked and analyzed in order to determine the cause of the default s claimed by the Buyer A report will then be submitted to the Buyer pointing out the nature of the default s the party responsible for the default s and the quotation of the repair if needed For further repair instructions go to www kelleramerica com Complaints All claims or disputes must be made in writing to Keller America Inc a maximum of 60 days from receipt of the goods including discovery of faults not previously apparent If the warranty claims are justified Keller America Inc is free at its discretion to repai
15. et materials to minimize the risk of cuts and abrasion Still take care when lowering your transmitter into the well making sure the cable does not drag over sharp edges Avoid dropping the transmitter from the surface 3 Condensation protection Keller has optimized the size of the cable vent to minimize the occurrence of water vapor incursion In areas of high humidity it may be desirable to use a Drying Tube Assembly desiccant or Bellows Assembly to prevent water vapor from entering the vent tube Contact Keller America for ordering information 4 Bending of Cable Our jacketed cable is quite flexible However care must be taken to ensure the vent tube integral to the cable is not crimped when bending the cable to suit your installation It is recommended that the cable not be bent to a radius smaller than 1 inch 5 Cable Compression Many users employ a compression fitting to secure our cable as it enters a junction box Care must be taken that the fitting is not over tightened causing damage to the cable and or crimping the vent tube Page 8 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 Position Sensitivity The transmitter should be installed in a vertical position otherwise it may exhibit an offset If the transmitter must be installed in any position other than vertical measure the output with no pressure applied prior to connection to your display PLC or controller Use the measured value for your zero point IX General M
16. n submergence of transmitters not designed for that purpose or potentially explosive atmospheres A KELLER engineer can help the user determine the correct choice of enclosure to suit the particular application Electrical conditions Each KELLER product is designed to operate properly within a specific range of electrical conditions The specific product label defines the rating s if any that applies to the product to which it is affixed All transmitters are designed to withstand reverse polarity as well as over voltage to a certain extent It is the user s responsibility to ensure that all electrical connections are made to the KELLER products in accordance with KELLER recommendations as well as local electrical code Wire colors or connector pin outs are either printed on the label affixed to the product or provided separately Page 7 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 Cleaning Regarding media isolated products should the pressure input to the sensor transducer or transmitter become fouled it may be cleaned in the following manner In the simplest case and depending upon the specific KELLER product in question the device should be slowly lowered membrane first into a solution of warm soapy water Care should be taken not to submerge the entire device unless it is specifically designed for continuous submergence Agitate the solution with the device and the fouling should disperse after a time Continue agitating until the i
17. nput to the device is clear Should the fouling be of a nature that it cannot be dissolved with soapy water use of a solvent is recommended but only after compatibility with any o ring seals in the KELLER product is determined Follow the solvent manufacturer s recommendations for safe handling WARNING Under no circumstances should the membrane or pressure input port to the KELLER device be probed with any object Damage to the sensing membrane is permanent and in most cases requires repair or replacement VIII Installation The following is important installation and general maintenance information for submersible transmitters Please contact Keller America for additional instruction 1 Transmitter Anchoring It is recommended that Keller submersible transmitters be installed in a stilling well or attached to rigid conduit via a conduit fitting integral to the transmitter in order to prevent damage to the transmitter from impact with immovable objects It is not advisable to tie the transmitter to a pump or to piping as any problem with the transmitter could require that the pump be pulled from the installation Some applications require the transmitter to be suspended without a protective stilling well or conduit attachment In all installations care should be taken to prevent damage to the submersible cable 2 Transmitter Submersion Damage to submersible cable can lead to failure of the transmitter Keller employs a rugged cable jack
18. ntroller for your level and pressure measurement application For more information and technical support please contact Precision Digital at 800 343 1001 or online at www predig com Page 5 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 VII Use and Care Supply Voltage Adequate supply voltage is critical to ensure proper operation of 4 20 mA pressure and level transmitters Without the minimum required voltage available at the transmitter the transmitter will not output the correct analog value Many analog transmitters will appear to operate properly even when the supply voltage is not adequate to power the loop when the transmitter should be outputting 20 mA For example a 10 volt supply may appear to be enough to power an analog transmitter when it is outputting 4 mA with zero pressure applied but as the transmitter s output increases with increasing pressure voltage drops across other devices in the loop analog input devices cable and or external barrier devices may reduce the supply voltage to the transmitter and prevent it from providing the correct output above a certain input pressure level threshold Keller America s 4 20 mA pressure and level transmitters feature microprocessor based signal conditioning During power up the circuit performs a check sequence which determines whether there is sufficient supply voltage to power all devices on the loop by setting the output to 110 of the maximum value i e 22 5mA If the sup
19. on Keller America Inc 351 Bell King Rd Newport News Virginia 23606 P 877 253 5537 F 757 596 6659 Web www kelleramerica com Email sales kelleramerica com III Product Applicability Unless otherwise noted this manual contains user information for the following level and pressure instrumentation provided by Keller America Acculevel Levelgage LevelRat Microlevel and Nanolevel submersible level trans mitters Econoline Valueline and Preciseline above ground pressure transmitters Electronic copies of this user s guide can be found at http www kelleramerica com manuals and software manuals software drivers html Page 2 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 IV Product Overview A Level Transmitters Acculevel The Acculevel from Keller is a high accuracy submersible level transmitter Incorporating all of The features of the Levelgage the Acculevel has additional features that provide enhanced functionality including dual outputs i e one analog 4 20mA 0 5 VDC 0 10VDC and one digital RS485 The RS485 interface provides level and temperature information Also it allows the user to rescale the analog output from 10 110 of the basic range Additionally the Acculevel is capable of greater accuracy than the Levelgage with a standard accuracy of 0 25 FS TEB and an optional 0 1 FS TEB The Acculevel can be manufactured in 316L stainless steel or titanium for increased re
20. onal for the Acculevel only and highly recommended for brackish and sea water applications Page 4 Keller America Inc External Surge Protector 2 NPT Pipe conduit fitting Drying Tube Assembly Bellows Assembly Electrical Connectors RS485 Converter Cable Termination Enclosure Stabilizing Weight Cable Hanger Pressure Test Adapters Digital Display Meter User s Guide Rev 12 15 Recommended for lightning surge protection of user s power supply readout PLC etc Can be used in conjunction with Levelgage Acculevel LevelRat Microlevel Nanolevel Valueline or Preciseline transmitters 7 NPT male fitting allows rigid mounting to 7 conduit for Levelgage Acculevel or LevelRat submersible transmitters It can also be added to our Preciseline and Valueline pressure transmitters Clear tube filled with indicating desiccant attaches directly to cable vent tube intercepts water vapor Highly recommended when operating is in high humidity conditions Must be periodically renewed as desiccant becomes saturated turning color from blue dry to pink saturated Alternative to the drying tube this aneroid bellows attaches to cable vent tube and requires no periodic maintenance Recommended where a slight sacrifice in accuracy can be tolerated mPm393 is optional for the Econoline DIN43650 and MIL C 26482 are optional for Valueline and Preciseline The mPm393 and MIL C 26482 mating connec
21. otation at Keller America Inc s option Keller America Inc will use its best efforts to ship on or even before Page 9 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 Price the estimated shipping dates indicated but will not be liable for any delay or failure to deliver Keller America Inc shall not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages resulting for delivery delays or inability to deliver All goods or materials supplied by Keller America Inc remain its property until total payment is received All such goods and materials are at the sole risk of the Buyer and in the event of being damaged destroyed or lost after delivery Keller America Inc is entitled to receive the total payment of those goods Unless otherwise specified in the quotation our prices are in US dollars USD They are exclusive of freight costs and of all state and local sales use excise privilege and similar taxes Such taxes imposed on Keller America Inc or which Keller America Inc has a duty to collect in connection with the sale or delivery of the products described on the quotation shall be paid by Buyer and will appear as separate items on the invoice Shipment freight Deliveries are F O B Newport News VA Title and risk of loss shall pass to Buyer upon tender of the products by Keller America Inc to a common carrier In absence of specific written instruction from Buyer Keller America Inc will select the common carrier
22. ply voltage is not sufficient to supply 22 5 mA to the circuit then the maximum possible current will be seen on the analog output e g 17 mA and the transmitter will not initiate normal operation The benefit of this technology is that total loop impedance is accounted for prior to placing the equipment into service preventing false indications when the voltage supply is insufficient to support the loop with maximum pressure applied Most current loops contain analog input devices indicators or other components having input impedances which must be considered when calculating the supply voltages needed For example an analog input device with a 250 Ohm Input Impedance will require an additional voltage of 5 5 VDC 250 x 0 022 5 5 in addition to the minimum supply voltage necessary for the transmitter to operate properly over the entire range Analog Input Device Indicator T Total Loop Impedance Resistance IS Barrier 4 20mA output Level Transmitter Page 6 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 The calculations below are useful in identifying the minimum supply voltage needed for a current loop with additional line impedances or conversely the maximum current loop impedance allowed for a given supply voltage Minimum supply voltage with lightning protection option installed 11 VDC Total loop impedance x 0 022 Minimum supply voltage without lightning protection option installe
23. r replace or issue credit No further compensation for damages will be made Any disputes or claims of Buyer must be initiated in a proper court or other adjudicative body as applicable within one 1 year from the date of shipment by Keller America Inc or its representative s or such claim shall be deemed invalid or expired and cannot be renewed To the extent allowed this limitation period shall trump any applicable statutory limitations period that may state a longer period Limitation of responsibility Our responsibility concerns the correct function of our products only It cannot be extended to the whole system in which they are used Our responsibility is limited to the replacement repair or reimbursement of the goods we agree are defective or non conforming The claim must be in writing within 60 days from receipt of the goods Place of jurisdiuction applicable law The contract made by acceptance of this offer shall be deemed made in the State of Virginia and shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of that state without reference to or application of any conflicts of laws principles and without consideration of the place of execution Buyer expressly agrees to the subject matter and personal jurisdiction of the Circuit Courts for the City of Newport News Virginia or the federal District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia Newport News Division Page 11 Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15
24. ser s Guide Rev 12 15 Optional 12 oz stabilizing weight Levelgage Acculevel or LevelRat R1 00 Minimum bending radius for submersible cable Keller America Inc User s Guide Rev 12 15 VENT TUBE TERMINATION DRYING OR BELLOWS Transmitter Signal cable Vent tube Drying Tube Assembly WD Bellows Assembly NOTES 1 FOR TRANSMITTERS WITH LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTION CONNECT DRAIN WIRE TO A LOW IMPEDANCE EARTH GROUND FOR TRANSMITTERS WITHOUT LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTION THIS PIN IS CONNECTED TO THE TRANSMITTER CASE 2 DRYING TUBE ASSEMBLY CLEAR TUBE FILLED WITH INDICATING DESICCANT ATTACHES DIRECTLY TO CABLE VENT TUBE INTERCEPTS WATER VAPOR HIGHLY RECOMMENDED WHEN OPERATING IS IN HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS MUST BE PERIODICALLY RENEWED AS DESICCANT BECOMES SATURATED TURNING COLOR FROM BLUE DRY TO PINK SATURATED 3 BELLOWS ASSEMBLY ALTERNATIVE TO THE DRYING TUBE THIS ANEROID BELLOWS ATTACHES TO CABLE VENT TUBE AND REQUIRES NO PERIODIC MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED WHERE A SLIGHT SACRIFICE IN ACCURACY CAN BE TOLERATED A 11 KELLER AMERICA INC 351 BELL KING ROAD NEWPORT NEWS VIRGINIA 23606 PHONE 877 253 5537 FAX 757 596 6659 WWW KELLERAMERICA COM Electronic copies of this user s guide can be found at http www kelleramerica com manuals and software manuals software drivers html
25. sistance to corrosion notably from seawater Levelgage The Keller Levelgage is a general purpose submersible level transmitter available in 1 and 0 5 FS TEB accuracy Constructed from 316L stainless steel it is ideally suited for most fresh water monitoring applications It is available in custom ranges from 0 3 ftWC to 0 900ftWC Cable lengths are cut to user specifications The Levelgage is also available in various output configurations including 4 20mA 0 5 VDC and 0 10VDC LevelRat The Keller LevelRat is specifically designed to provide accurate level indication in grease laden environments commonly found in lift stations serving commercial concerns The LevelRat design takes step away from the large and bulky protection cage designs by utilizing a unique diaphragm material that offers the non stick properties of Teflon and provides added resistance to damage from debris The LevelRat is offered with various analog outputs 4 20mA 0 5VDC or 0 10VDC and in level ranges from 0 5ftWC to 0 100ftWC Microlevel The Microlevel combines the capability of the Acculevel with a class leading 0 63 16mm outside diameter The Microlevel is available in full scale ranges from 0 3 ftWC through 0 900 ftWC and is available with standard accuracy 0 25 FS TEB and 0 1 FS TEB optional Like the Acculevel it also provides both 4 20mA analog and RS485 Digital output The RS485 interface provides level and temperatur
26. tors feature solder cups while the DIN43650 incorporates screw terminals For the user who wishes to communicate with their Acculevel Nanolevel Microlevel or Preciseline transmitter via the RS485 digital interface Available in RS232 and USB versions along with cable adapters as needed and Read 30 Prog 30 Software also available for download free of charge from www kelleramerica com Consult factory for details Convenient option complementing gauge type pressure level transmitters where it is desired to terminate the transmitter cable close to the measurement point It includes a NEMA 4X clear front enclosure 7 9 X 4 7 X 3 5 inches with two liquid tight cable fittings one in one out a terminal strip and ample room for mounting a drying tube or bellows assembly Zinc prop shaft anode adapted to fit 421 mm O D of Levelgage Acculevel and LevelRat submersible level transmitters Aids in corrosion resistance as well as helps ensure that the cable remains taut in turbulent conditions Single eye for 0 230 diameter cable Designed to grip the cable jacket and provide a suspension point for installation of cabled transmitters Designed to facilitate calibration and maintenance testing these specialty adapters allow for connection of the various Keller level transmitters to a pressure calibrator The TRIDENT display by Precision Digital is a verstile and cost effective process meter providing an easy to use and read display co
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