Accutrak At100
Accutrak At100
Accutrak At100
When used on Storage Tanks, concerns of high accuracy, low maintenance and reasonable cost leads
customers to install flexible probe versions of the AT100‟s in their storage tanks. With the ability to be easily
installed to a maximum of 75 feet (23 meters), almost any liquid storage application can be handled. Some
common liquids include water, acids, caustics, propane, ammonia, oils, fuels, chemicals, and waste liquids. An
optional internal 20-segment increment table allows the AT100 to provide volumetric output in vertical cylinder,
horizontal cylinder or spherical vessels (See Section 4 for details on the Volumetric Strapping Table).
K-TEK‟s AT100‟s can be used as "Displacer Replacers". Most Liquid Level Displacers in dynamic
processes have seen many repetitive problems in operation including the following: extreme errors in output due to
specific gravity changes, leaks around the torque tube penetration, and low or stuck readings due to product buildup
on the torque tube or displacer. AT100‟s can be inserted into the existing Displacer Chambers or a new External
Chambers to solve the listed problems. Tremendous improvements in accuracy will be realized. Additionally, this is
an extremely easy way to update pneumatic Displacer Transmitters.
The Magnetostrictive Level Transmitter (AT100) can be used to measure the level of interface between two
fluids The AT100 is the finest technology available for liquid level interface measurement and control. K-TEK
AT100‟s can be equipped to provide two (2) level indications: one for interface and a second for total level. Designs
are available for differences of specific gravity down to 0.04 differences. Most commonly applied to oil and water
separator interface, this technique is used in many process applications. Others include HF acid / propane vessels,
de-salters and sumps.
The AT100 can be used as a Valve Positioner by utilizing the AT100‟s non-contact style of measurement. A
magnet is attached to the valve stem and the AT100 is located along side the valve stem. The inherent 0.01% high
accuracy in our AT100 transmitter allows exceptionally fine control and measurement of valve position. K-TEK‟s
AT100‟s never need to be re-calibrated ensuring accurate and precise control. The AT100 can also be used as an
Equipment Positioner. Industrial facilities require accurate positioning of equipment. This can be accomplished with
Magnetostrictive (non-contact measurement). It has been applied to many devices including gates, louvers,
dampers, and hydraulic cylinders. K-TEK advantages of push button configuration, 4-20mA output, and heavy duty
construction ensure ease of installation and a long trouble free life.
Finally, the AT100 can be used in various Sanitary Applications including the Bio-Tech, Pharmaceutical and
Food Industries. A range of surface finishes are available to suit the needs of the process environment including
electro-polishing.
Based on the Functional Safety Assessment of Exida, the AT100 transmitter is suitable for use in a Safety
Instrumented Function requiring a SIL 2 risk reduction in single use and a SIL 3 risk reduction in redundant use with
a Hardware Fault Tolerance of 1.
Only transmitters meeting all of the following requirements may be used in a Safety Instrumented Function:
Transmitters fitted with a 4-20 mA output HART protocol /M4A or /M4B or /M4AS or /M4BS Electronic Module.
Modules marked as follow: AT_H_01_S003_090209 or AT_H_TS_01_S003_090209 (Transmitters equipped
with software revision of AT_H_090209 or AT_H_TS_090209 and a hardware revision 01).
WARNING: Transmitter probes with /SW3 option have a flexible stainless steel sensor tube which is not hermetically
sealed. When removing the sensor from the sensor well, care should be taken not to expose the sensor to moisture, and to
prevent water from entering the sensor well.
3.1.2 Floats
During installation, it may be necessary to remove the float and spacer (if included) from the sensor tube.
For proper operation, the float must be reinstalled using the proper orientation. Floats may be marked with “Top for
SPM” or “Top for AT”, this end of the float must face the transmitter head. Other floats may be marked with an arrow
indicating the proper orientation. If a float is etched with information but does not indicate a proper orientation, it will
be bidirectional and can be installed in either direction. If a float does not have any markings (sanitary applications)
it will have an extra rolled seam to indicate the top half of the float.
3.1.3 Transmitter Housing
Once installed, the top of the transmitter housing will extend above the Option Height
process connection based on the particular model number. The extension of the H0 7.75 inches (197 mm)
probe on some of the options is required to keep the transmitter electronics
within its safe operating environment not to exceed: H1, F1 14.75 inches (375 mm)
H2, H3 24.75 inches (629 mm)
Temperature range: -40º- 150ºF (-40º- 66ºC)
Humidity: 0 to 95% R.H. non-condensing.
The compression fittings which hold the sensor inside the stilling probe will contain Teflon ferrules. It is not
necessary to change the Teflon ferrules to metal. This connection will not be required to hold pressure.
9. Insert the flexible probe into the tube assembly. Secure flexible probe assembly to stainless steel tube
using 1” tube to 1” tube compression fitting.
WARNING: Insure that assembly is tight and properly sealed to prevent moisture entry.
WARNING: A multi-meter may be placed between the METER positions of the terminal block to read the current output
of the transmitter without breaking the loop wiring. Do not connect multi-meter to METER test positions when instrument
is located in a hazardous environment.
Note: Procedures 4.1.1 and 4.2.1 will only change the calibration for the selected Primary Variable.
4.3 Damping
Damping helps to reduce the affects of rapid or irregular movement of the fluid level in a tank or vessel.
Adjustments to Damping will either increase or decrease the time required for the transmitter output to respond to
changes in input from the sensor tube. A higher number allows for more output stability. A lower number will
provide a quicker response. The maximum response time to a process change will be less than 110 milliseconds or
the value of the Damping, whichever is greater. The factory default setting for Damping is 0.8 seconds.
SET - Setup Menu LVV - Lower Volume Value 1 VOL MAN (or AUTO) 1
D 4 - DAC Trim 4 mA
O02, I02 through O19, I19 DE MENU 1
O20 - Output Point 20
D20 - DAC Trim 20 mA
DE - On/Off
I20 - Input Point 20
END
NV= - Number of Variables
TBL SAVE
DB - On/Off
TBL LOAD
END
VST RSET
END
Note: The above steps can be repeated as many times as required. This procedure will only change the
calibration for the selected Primary Variable.
For a dual-float transmitter, the primary variable (LL1 or LL2) defines the float used to calculate current (mA) output.
If the primary variable is set to LL1, current output will be determined by the position of the float nearest the
transmitter housing. Alternately, if PV is set to LL2, current will correlate to the float farthest from the transmitter.
Note: If the Primary Variable is changed, it may be necessary to reset the 4 and 20 mA calibration points.
The Volumetric Table is capable of being set up in two different modes, Automatic and Manual. In
Automatic mode, as a volume point is entered, the position of the transmitter float will determine the transmitter
measurement associated with the volume entered. In Manual mode, as a volume point is entered, the user will be
able to modify the measurement to which the volume corresponds.
The points in the table are listed sequentially on the LCD as O01, O02, I02, … O19, I19, O20, I20. An „O‟ is
listed for each output point, which corresponds to volume. An „I‟ is listed for each input point, which corre-
sponds to linear measurement. If in manual mode, both output and input points will be available. In automatic
mode, only output points will be shown.
Changes to transmitter settings via HART communication must be verified by cycling power to the transmitter,
reestablishing communications, and reading the values.
NOTE: If a transmitter is in an alarm condition (20.97 or 3.61 mA) or does not have a float present on the sensor tube, the
handheld communicator will respond as if the transmitter had a hardware failure. If there is a float present, proceed with
troubleshooting in Section 6.
5.3.1 Topology
Phase Fieldbus Terminator
The Power
device may
Neutral be installed in either a Bus or Tree topology.
Ground Supply Coupler
Bus Topology
- Spur
-
Junction Box + + -
Spur Shield Spur +
Analog
Panel
Ground
Fieldbus Terminator
Ground
Phase
Neutral Power Bus Topology
Ground Supply Coupler
- -
+ +
Spur Spur
Analog
Panel
Ground
Ground
Bus Topology
Tree Topology
-
Junction Box + Shield
Phase Fieldbus
Power -
Neutral +
Ground Supply Coupler
Terminator - - -
Junction Box + + Shield
+
Analog
Panel
Ground
Fieldbus
Ground
Phase -
Neutral Power
5.3.2 Electrical Considerations
Supply +
Ground Coupler
Power Supply:
The transmitter requires between 9 and 32 V dc to operate and provide complete functionality. The DC
power supply should provide power with less than 2% ripple.
Terminator - -
Various types of Fieldbus devices may be connected on the same bus.
+ +
The AT is poweredAnalog via the bus. The limit for such devices is 16 for one bus (one segment) for
Panel
non-intrinsically safe requirement. In hazardous area, the number of devices may be limited by
Ground
Groundsafe restrictions. The AT is protected against reverse polarity, and can withstand ±35 VDC
intrinsically
without damage.
Power Filter:
A Fieldbus segment requires a power conditioner to isolate the power supply filter and decouple the
segment from other segments attached to the same power supply.
If the sensor is installed in a high-voltage environment and a fault condition or installation error occurs, the
sensor leads and transmitter terminals could carry lethal voltages. Use extreme caution when making contact with
the leads and terminals.
Communication Mode: H1 (31.25Kbit/s Voltage Mode Signaling). All other devices on the same bus must
use the same signaling. 12 to 16 devices can be connected in parallel along the same pair of wires.
Note: A HART handheld device will communicate with the AT transmitter as a Generic Device. If the output
of the transmitter becomes latched, the HART handheld will respond with a warning that the Process Variable is out
of range. To overcome the error, press OK when prompted to “ignore the next 50 occurrences.”
CALIBRATE
SETUP sec
S
E
L
E
C
T Threshold Voltage Potentiometer
Cutout Corner
WARNING: In order to maintain certification requirements, repair of the instrument at the electronic component level can
only be performed at the factory. Field repair of electronics components should only involve replacing electronic modules.
Opening the electronics module will void all warranties of the transmitter.
Settings using a Fluke Oscilloscope 97 (50 MHz) or any other two channel scope (Min Bandwidth 10 MHz)
AT Module Faceplate Channel A: Refer to the drawing at left for probe connections. *
Connect probe tip to the Return Pulse (Move probe tip to the pin
below it to measure the threshold voltage)
Set range to 500 mV DC
Channel B:
Connect probe to the Start Pulse
Connect the probe ground to the common
Set range to 2VAC / Division
Timing and Trigger:
Set the time to 50, 100, 200uSec/Division
(Note: The lower the float is, the farther the return signal is from
the start pulse. On units longer than 10 ft., the time base will need
to be set to 200uSec/Div or the delay function and increment
ahead should be used.)
Set the trigger to Channel B, Level between –.05 to –3.0 volts
Set trigger to negative pulse, mode to normal
MADE IN USA
MODEL NO:
II 1/2 GD EEx d IIC T6 T80°C D 02 ATEX 132659 II 1/2 G D EEx ia IIB T6 T80°C D 02ATEX132658 II 1/2 G D EEx ia IIB T4 T80°C D 02ATEX132658
INTRINSICALLY SAFE: ZONE 0,1 AND 2, I.S.: ZONE 0,1 AND 2, Ui = 28 VDC Ci = 4.5 nF
0539 FLAMEPROOF ZONE 1 AND 2 0539 Ui <= 36 VDC Ci = 15 nF Pi <= 1 W
0539
Pi = 1.2 W Ii = 250 mA Li = 10 uH
0036 PED 0036 PED Ii <= 200 mA Li <= 10 uH 0036 PED
FISCO Field Device: Ui = 17.5 VDC Ci = 4.5 nF
IP67 TAG0006 IP67 TAG0007 IP67 Pi = 5.32W Ii = 380 mA Li = 10 uH TAG0090
MODEL NO:
IP67 TAG0082
IEC Approved
Intrinsically Safe
excludes RI option
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