LT - Bruno Schillig
LT - Bruno Schillig
LT - Bruno Schillig
Ø129
Ø129
150
150
85 Ø60 85
108.7
116.6
Ø67.8
Rope Ø4 mm
(3 ... 65 ft)
DN 40 ... 100
or equivalent
150
Pulscon LTC
Ø21.3 (¾" thread)
Ø22 (on 4 mm rope)
Ø42.4 (1½" thread)
Function
The Pulscon LTC serves as continuous level measurement of powdery to granular
bulk solids and liquids. Fluctuations in the density, the temperature or build-up of
dust in the gas compartment do not have any influence on the measurement.
The Pulscon LTC is a measuring system that functions according to the time-of-
flight method. The distance from the reference point (process connection of the
measuring device) to the product surface is measured.
• The Pulscon LTC is also suitable for measuring in liquids, in case of foam
formation and for changing media. The level in liquefied gases can be measured
by a coax probe
• The Pulscon LTC is suitable for measuring ranges up to 20 m.
Features
• Simple and quick commissioning,
without changing of the level.
• Safe and quick parameterisation by
menu driven operation.
• HART or PROFIBUS PA or
Foundation-Fieldbus protocol. Electrical connection
• The measurement is independent of Example 2-wire connection HART
product properties such as density, More connection types see section electrical connections.
solids weight, grain size.
4 ... 20 mA with HART, 2-wire
• 2-wire technique, low cost: connection IH
2-wire technique saves on cabling
Auxiliary
and allows a simple integration to energy
existing systems.
alternativ
• Simple on-site operation via menu
driven four-line plain text display. HART
Communication modem
Documentation and diagnosis via an resistance
operating program (PACTware®). (> 250 W)
Test socket
• No restriction for vessel forms and (output current)
materials.
PAL
1 2 3 4
L- L+ I+ I-
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Pulscon LTC
Application
Function principle The Pulscon LTC is a transmitter for continuous level measurement in powdery to granular bulk solids and
liquids. The distance from the reference point (process connection of the measuring device) to the product
surface is measured. High-frequency pulses are injected to a probe and led along the probe. The pulses are
reflected by the product surface, received by the electronic evaluation unit and converted into level
information.
UB
100 %
LN F
F = measuring range
E = empty distance (= zero
point) 0%
UB = upper blocking distance LB
LB = lower blocking distance
LN = probe length
B = minimum distance of
the probe to the container
wall B
The upper blocking distance (= UB) is the minimum distance from the reference point of the measurement
(mounting flange) to the maximum level.
The lower blocking distance (= LB) is the range of the probe from the lower edge calculated upwards, in which
exact measurement is not possible.
The utilisable measuring range amount between lower blocking distance and upper blocking distance. The
empty distance value and the measuring range value can tuned independent fom it.
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Power consumption 60 ... 900 mW
Current consumption Connection IH, AH, DH: 3.6 ... 22 mA
Connection PA: max. 11 mA
Connection FF: max. 15 mA
Performance characteristics
Maximum measured error Reference operating conditions contain linearity, repeatability and hysteresis:
up to 4 m: ± 5 mm, from 4 m: ± 10 mm
Linearity up to 4 m: ± 3 mm, from 4 m: ± 5 mm
Hysteresis £ 1 mm
Resolution digital: 1 mm, analogue: 5 mA
Reaction time The reaction time depends on the configuration (min. 1 s). The reaction time is the time the device needs to
display a new value after a rapid modification of the level indication.
Operating conditions
Mounting conditions
Mounting position vertical from above
Ambient conditions
Ambient temperature F12 housing: -40 ... +80 °C (233 ... 353 K)
T12 housing: -40 ... +80 °C (233 ... 353 K)
The functionality of the LCD display may be limited for temperatures Tu < -20 °C (253 K) and Tu > +60 °C
(333 K). A weather protection cover should be used for outdoor operation if the instrument is exposed to
direct sunlight.
Storage temperature -40 ... +80 °C (233 ... 353 K)
Climatic class DIN EN 60068-2-38 (test Z/AD)
Protection class Housing: IP65, NEMA 4X (open housing: IP20, NEMA 1)
Probe: IP68 (NEMA 6P)
Vibration resistance DIN EN 60068-2-64/IEC 68-2-64: 20 ... 2000 Hz, 1 (m/s²)²/Hz
Electromagnetic compatibility Emitted interference to EN 61326, CLASS B equipment
Interference immunity to EN 61326, annex A (industrial sector) and NAMUR EMC recommendation (NE 21 )
If the analogue signal is to be used exclusively a conventional cable is sufficient. If the superimposed
communication signal (HART/Intensor) is to be used, use a screened cable.
When mounting in metal containers and coax probes always NAMUR NE 21, otherwise EN 61326.
Process conditions
Process temperature -40 ... +150 °C (233 ... 423 K)
Process pressure limit -1 ... +40 bar
Dielectric constant with coax probe: er ³ 1.4
Rod and rope probe: er ³ 1.6
Mechanical construction
Design LTC1 with rope probe
LTC3 with rod probe
LTC4 with coax probe
Dimensions Housing: max. 162mm x 162 mm x 150 mm
150
150
85 85
123
88
4 x Ø8.5
2765
400
Ø60.3
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Ø60
Ø60
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Process connections: length 61 ... 281.6 mm
Thread Thread Flange DN 40 ... 100 Flange < DN 150
281.6
Ø60 Ø67.8
108.7
Ø67.8
116.6
b
ØD ØD
Rope probe: Ø30 mm, length 1000 ... 20000 mm (3 ... 65 ft)
Rod probe: Ø6 mm, length 2000 mm (78.5 inch)
Rod probe: Ø16 mm, length 300 ... 4000 mm (8 ... 157 inch)
Coax probe: Ø42.4 mm, length 300 ... 4000 mm (8 ... 157 inch)
Rope probe Rod probe Coax probe
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Other standards and guidelines EN 60529: Protection provided by housings (IP-Code)
EN 61010: Sicherheitsbestimmungen für elektrische Mess-, Steuer-, Regel- und Laborgeräte
EN 61326: Störaussendung (Betriebsmittel der Klasse B), Störfestigkeit (Anhang A - Industriebereich)
NAMUR: Normenarbeitsgemeinschaft für Mess- und Regeltechnik in der Chemischen Industrie
General information
Conformity of standards KEMA XX ATEX XXXX KEMA XX ATEX XXXX
Not yet available. Not yet available.
EN 61326-1 EN 61326
EN 50081 EN 61010-1
EN 50082-2 EN 50014
EN 61010-1 EN 50020
EN 50014 EN 50281-1-1
EN 50281-1-1
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Electrical connection
• 2-wire connection with HART (DC) 4 ... 20 mA with HART, 2-wire
Auxiliary
energy
alternatively
HART
Communication modem
resistance
(> 250 W)
Test socket
(output current)
PAL
1 2 3 4
L- L+ I+ I-
• 4-wire connection with HART (AC), 4 ... 20 mA with HART, 4-wire active
4-wire connection with HART (DC)
Auxiliary energy
4 ... 20 mA
Auxiliary
energy
alternatively
HART
Communication modem
resistance
(> 250 W)
1 2 5 6
L- L+ I+ I-
• PROFIBUS PA connection
T-Box
PAL
1 2 3 4
PA+ PA-
• Foundation-Fieldbus connection
PAL
1 2 3 4
FF+ FF-
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