Masoneilan

12300 Series Digital Level Transmitter / Controller

Specification Data CU3000 E 06/03

Digital Level Measurement and Control Instrumentation

Table of Contents
Principle of operation ................................................ 2 Descriptive sketch ..................................................... 2 General description .................................................. 3 Numbering system ................................................... 4 Pressure envelope characteristics ........................... 4 Temperature limits ................................................... 4 Mounting .................................................................. 5 General data ............................................................ 6 Hazardous location protection ................................. 7 Enclosure rating ....................................................... 7 Case sketch ............................................................. 7 Dimensions .............................................................. 8 - 9 Orientation and Weight ............................................ 10 Specification Data .................................................... 11 Masoneilan Direct Sales Offices ............................... 12

Principle of Operation
The Masoneilan 12300 series instrument is a 2 wire, loop-powered Level Transmitter or Controller with HART Communication, that operates according to the fully proven buoyancy and torque tube principles. A change in liquid level varies the net weight of the displacer (130), increasing or decreasing the load on the torque tube (136) by an amount directly proportional to the change in liquid level. The resultant rotation of the torque rod (138) and attached magnets (140) modifies the magnetic field surrounding a Hall effect sensor (141), producing an analog signal proportional to the level in the vessel. This analog signal is converted into an error-free digital signal that is processed by the on-board microcontroller. After processing, the digital result is converted to a 4-20 mA analog output signal. This sensing method is non-contacting, frictionless and provides total isolation between the sensed motion and sensor output.

Descriptive Sketch

138 136 137 135

Sketch showing the arrangement of the different parts. In blue : torque tube, arm and displacer. In colour : case, mechanism and displacer chamber. 130 131 135 136 137 138 140 141 - Displacer - Displacer chamber - Torque arm - Torque tube - Torque tube housing - Torque rod - Magnets - Hall effect sensor

141 140

131 130

138

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General Description

The Masoneilan 12300 Series Instrument is a digital level Transmitter or Controller with HART communication. This high performance instrument is easily set-up and calibrated by use of either the Masoneilan ValVue software or a handheld communicator or local push-buttons with a digital display. This versatility permits the users to perform calibration, configuration of alarms... without ever leaving the control room. This instrument does not need a separate power supply and offers the following :

Proven technology The highly system has because of most severe reliable displacer/torque tube been very popular for decades its excellent features under the conditions :

Smart features Smart filtering : Unwanted oscillations can be eliminated through the use of an adjustable smart filter. This smart filter does not damp or delay response to fast level changes. Adjustable low and high level alarms. Adjustable failsafe output signal. Continuous data recording : number of filling up, high level time, low level time, working time, ... Software ambient temperature compensation.

Installation flexibility Requirements of almost every installation are met with top, side or bottom connections and a full rotation in the horizontal plane to accomodate process structures - Continuous level transmission and wide process temperature range : -210C to +450C - Excellent stability When installed inside a chamber, surface turbulence and foam do not impede the d i s p l a c e r. M o r e o v e r, m e a s u r e m e n t i s uneffected by agitation of the process fluid. Simple calibration and set-up

Outstanding characteristics The design of the 12300 instrument offers the following performance features : Dual compartment case isolating process pressure from main compartment. Non-contacting, frictionless sensor offering 0.1% resolution of measurement. No effect on calibration with ambient temperature variations. Compensation of thermal differential expansions by the torque rod mechanism. High degree of wheather protection. Protected from dust, rain, snow, water jets, limited submersion and corrosives atmospheres. Last configuration and calibration data are always stored in a non volatile memory, even in the event of a power failure.

The following functions provide significant timesavings during calibration and configuration : - Calibration with or without fluid - Independent, non-interactive zero and span adjustments - Zero shift and/or reduced span adjustment, even with empty chamber - Measurement of the liquid level of a fluid with unknown specific gravity Level controller

Retrofit The 12300 level controller is a full featured process controller. Its 4-20 mA output signal controls the control valve positioner to automate level applications. Additional features include : Advanced control, remote setpoint control and level transmission using the HART protocol. Retrofit of older electronic and pneumatic level transmitters or controllers is accomplished by replacing the housing sub-assembly. In some cases, replacement of the torque tube is also required. Retrofit of duplex pneumatic cases is also achievable with 12300 instruments associated with SVI positioners.

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Numbering System

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

6th

7th

8th

Communication 3- HART protocol with explosionproof push-buttons

Action 0 - Undefined 1 - Controller 2 - Transmitter

Mounting 0 - Top and bottom Screwed, BW or SW 1- Top and bottom Flanged 2 - Side and side Flanged 3 - Top vessel Flanged 4 - Side vessel Flanged 5 - Top and side Screwed, BW or SW 6 - Side and bottom Screwed, BW or SW 7 - Side and bottom Flanged 8 - Top and side Flanged 9 - Side and side Screwed, BW or SW

Display 0 - LCD 55 57 58 59 -

Agency /Safety Weatherproof ATEX - Flameproof ATEX - Intrinsically Safe FM - Explosionproof and Intrinsically Safe 60 - CSA - Explosionproof and Intrinsically Safe

Note : The optional extension is identified by AB suffix after the 8th digit.

Pressure Envelope Characteristics

Rating ANSI class 150 to 2500 PN 10 to PN 420 Materials Mechanism chamber, displacer chamber, torque tube housing Carbon steel Stainless steel Options : alloy steels, etc ... Displacer 316L type stainless steel Other materials on option
Torque tube Inconel Options : 316L type stainless steel K Monel, Hastelloy, etc...

Ranges 356, 610, 813, 1219, 1524, 1829, 2134, 2438, 3048 mm (14, 24, 32, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96,120) Other ranges on request

Temperature Limits
See note 1 Operating temperature (C)
600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 25 30 35 Too hot

See note 2

Use an extension between case and torque tube for temperatures included in coloured area
Nota : 1 - Above 260C, torque tube must be in Inconel. 2 - 12302, 12306, 12307 and 12309 models only, for stainless steel version, can be used between +400C and +450C. 3 - For devices installed in hazardous location, temperature limits depend on the marking. See page 7 for complete information. SD CU3000E - 06/03 12300 Digital Level Transmitter / Controller

Standard torque tube

40

45

50

55

60

65

70

75

80

Ambient temperature (C)

Mounting

Model 12303

Model 12304

In case of internal mounting, the instrument has no displacer chamber ; the mechanism chamber flange is bolted directly on the vessel flange. In case of liquid turbulence, it is recommended that the displacer is isolated with a damping chamber to prevent oscillations.

Model 12300 Model 12301

Model 12309 Model 12302

Model 12305 Model 12308

Model 12306 Model 12307

In case of external mounting, the instrument is connected to the vessel either with flanges or with screwed or welded connections. The instrument is constructed so that the mid range level reference on the displacer chamber coincides with the normal level in the vessel. It is recommended that shut-off valves are inserted between the level connections and the vessel, with a drain valve on the lower part of the level.

Model
12300 12301 12309 12302 12305 12308 12306 12307 12303 12304 SD CU3000E - 06/03 12300 Digital Level Transmitter / Controller

Connections
BW, SW or Screwed NPT - 1 1/2 and 2 - DN 40 and DN 50 Flanged - 1 1/2 and 2 - DN 40 and DN 50 BW, SW or Screwed NPT - 1 1/2 and 2 - DN 40 and DN 50 Flanged - 1 1/2 and 2 - DN 40 and DN 50 BW, SW or Screwed NPT - 1 1/2 and 2 - DN 40 and DN 50 Flanged - 1 1/2 and 2 - DN 40 and DN 50 BW, SW or Screwed NPT - 1 1/2 and 2 - DN 40 and DN 50 Flanged - 1 1/2 and 2 - DN 40 and DN 50 Flanged - 3 and 4 - DN 80 and DN 10 Flanged - 4 - DN 100

General Data
Case and cover Material : Anodized cast aluminium, with epoxy painting Instrument User interface : . Handheld Communicator . Push-buttons operation with digital display . ValVue AMS snap-on . ValVue software Operating limits

Ambient temperature limits : . Operating : -40C to +80C . Storage and transportation : -45C to +93C Process temperature limits : . -210C to +450C For temperature higher than +150C or lower than -100C, an extension is required between the case and the torque tube. Note : See diagram (page 4) for ambient and operating temperatures limits. Specific gravity range : . 0.1 to 1.4 with a standard displacer * . Other specific gravities with a special displacer.
Performances Accuracy : Hysteresis : Repeatability : Deadzone : 0.25 % 0.3 % 0.2 % 0.1 %

Transmitter : . Level transmitter . Interface level transmitter . Specific gravity measurement and display (only with the displacer fully immersed) . Zero and span digital calibration : - independent zero and span adjustment - current loop range independent from zero/span calibration (can be changed at any time without zero/span re-calibration) - manual or automatic calculation for reduced span and zero shift for interface service . Selftuning for smart filtering . Selectable low and high level alarms . Adjustable failsafe output signal immediately activated in case of a failure detection . Continuous self-diagnostic with special test procedure for Hall effect sensor . Continuous data record : number of filling up, low level time, high level time, working time . Configuration check : analysis of 12300 data base to avoid bad mounting, out of range use . Storage and display of alarms that have appeared . Output current generator for loop check Level controller : . With P, I, D,.. parameters . Low and high level alarms . Other functionalities including same as transmitter, where applicable Electric characteristics (transmitter/Controller) Following NAMUR NE 43 : Output signal : 3.8 to 20.5 mA Failsafe output signal : 3.6 to 23 mA Action : Direct or reverse by software Supply voltage (DC voltage) : U min = 9.5 V U max = 30 V (intrinsic safety) U max = 50 V (flameproof envelope) Maximum load :
R Load charge U 12300

Output signal filtering : . First order filtering of output signal with adjustable time constant . Smart filtering of Hall effect sensor output signal, to eliminate noise before digital signal processing Software lock : . Software lock for push-buttons with password . Software lock for HART communication Temperature influence : For 55C ambient temperature variations : - zero setting : + 0.25 % - span setting : + 0.25 % For 55C operating temperature variations : - zero setting : + 1.0 % - span setting : + 1.0 % Software temperature compensation : electronic head and Hall effect sensor/sub-assembly. Supply voltage influence : 0.1 A/V Output signal ripple for a static input signal : 10 mV maximum peak-to-peak for a 5 V, 20 mA signal.
Electromagnetic compatibility compliance with EMC Directive 89/336 EEC, including EN 50 081-2 and EN 50 082-2 standards. Over-voltage protection (at 25C) 10 kW for 8/20 s pulse wave form. 1.5 kW for 10/1000 s pulse wave form.
*Performance is slightly below the normal performance as specified above for specific gravity below 0.2.

R max (ohms) = U (Volts) - 9.5 (Volts) I max (ampere)

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Hazardous Location Protection

ATEX Approvals (94/9/EC Directive)
Explosionproof II 2 G/D EEx d IIC T6 (Tamb. = -40C to +75C) T5 (Tamb. = -40C to +85C) IP 66 / IP 67 T100 (Ta +85C) N INERIS 02 ATEX 0089 X Intrinsic safety II 1 G/D EEx ia IIC T6 (Tamb. = -40C to +50C) T5 (Tamb. = -40C to +60C) T4 (Tamb. = -40C to +80C) IP 66 / IP 67 T135 (Ta +80C) N INERIS 02 ATEX 0022

Factory Mutual (FM) Approvals

Explosionproof Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, D T6, Tamb. = 75 C T5, Tamb. = 80 C Dust-ignitionproof Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G Classe III T6, Tamb. = 75 C T5, Tamb. = 80 C Non-incendive Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D T4, Tamb. = 80 C Suitable for Class II, III, Division 2, Groups F, G T4, Tamb. = 80 C Intrinsically safe Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G Class II Class III T6, Tamb. = 50 C T5, Tamb. = 60 C T4, Tamb. = 80 C

Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Approvals

Explosionproof Class I, Division 1, Groups C, D T6, Tamb. = 75 C T5, Tamb. = 80 C Dust-ignitionproof Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G Class III Non-incendive, suitable for Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D Class II, Division 2, Groups E, F, G Class III T4, Tamb. = 80 C Intrinsically safe Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G Class III T4, Tamb. = 80 C

Other approvals : BKI (Hungary), GOSGORTECHNADZOR (Russia), JIS (Japan), CCOE (India) and FTZU (Czech Republic)

Enclosure Rating
- IP 66 / IP 67 - NEMA 4X - 6 - 6P

Case Sketch
Cover Display Circuit board Hall effect sensor Magnet Beam Coupling flange Torque rod Junction box Cover

Window

0%

100%

Front plate

O-ring

Plug

Adjusting screws

Case

Coupling lamella

Push-Buttons

Compling compartment cover

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