INVALCO

June 1, 1999

Series 8100 and 8150

Installation/Operation Manual
Bulletin MNIE004

Electronic Level Control

Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2 Specifications................................................................................................................................2 Installation................................................................................................................... ..........2 Start Up Procedure.........................................................................................................................................3 Operation................................................................................................................................4 Diagrams and Drawings...................................................................................................................................6 Dimensions....................................................................................................................................7

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Introduction
The Series 8100 and 8150 Electronic Level Control (ELC) are point level indicating devices. They indicate the presence or absence of liquids or granular solids when these materials come in contact with the electrode (probe). The Series 8100/8150 ELC responds to the volume of the material at the level where contact is made with its probe, therefore making it immune to material coating or buildup on the probe causing a false indication. False indication has historically been problematic with the old type capacitance devices (sometimes referred to as R-F Level Detectors) because response was not merely due to the capacitance, but resistance as well, making it an impedance device - responding to the capacitance and resistance of the material. The electrical response of the Series 8100/8150 ELC to the material can best be described as a response to the TRUE CAPACITIVE REACTANCE, Xc, or the material. Capacitive reactance, as used in reference to the Series 8100/8150 ELC, is a measure of the materials opposition to a high frequency alternating current signal. The INVALCO unique circuit design enables the Series 8100/8150 ELC to be installed without calibration in most applications. The level is accurately detected in materials which are conductive or non-conductive, while varying in dielectric constant and temperature. The accuracy is unaffected by moisture content or material buildup on the probe. In addition, the Series 8100/8150 ELC do not require seasonal adjustment. The temperature of the electronic circuit can vary from -20F to 160F (-29C to 71C) and not affect the units ability to detect the level accurately. The unit can be operated in the high level fail-safe mode (HLFS) or low level fail-safe mode (LLFS) by simply changing switch positions. A light emitting diode indicates the de-energized or energized state of the output relay. In applications where splashing of liquid materials occurs, the activation of the output relay can be delayed up to 55 seconds by use of the time delay potentiometer.

Maximum Sensitivity .3pf Sensitivity Position 4 6.0pf Minimum Dielectric Change Required .5 Dielectric Change Required Position 4 1 Level Accuracy Position 4 .25 in. @ 75F (24C) Temperature Drift .009pf/F (with dielectric of 2 equals .0025 in./F) Response Time Less than .75 sec. Explosion-proof Housing Class I, Group D, Div. 1 and 2 Series 8150 ELC Only Standard Probe Temperature Range -40F to 250F (-40C to 121C) Cable Length 70 Feet

Installation
Mounting Most probe housing assemblies are mounted using a 1 inch NPT hub. A 1 inch half coupling is normally welded onto the side of the vessel. The most practical positioning of the probe is horizontal. Vertical mounting is acceptable, but it must be mounted within 12 inches of vessel wall with 3 inches from the vessel wall being the desired location. The vessel wall must be conductive and have continuity with hub of probe. In interface detection the unit must be installed horizontally at the level of the interface where indication is desired. Wiring Connect power to Terminals H (hot), N (neutral), and G (ground). There are two sets of relay contacts available for use. The normally closed (NC), normally open (NO), and common (C) in that order, are the first set of contacts. The next order being the second set of contacts. The normally closed and open condition of the contacts refer to the output relay in the de-energized state (lamp off in LLFS mode). Warning: Do not connect the wires to the item(s) to be controlled until after the unit has been calibrated. With the HLFS/LLFS switch in the LLFS position, the output relay will be energized when the probe is covered and in case of a power failure or component failure will de-energize indicating an uncovered probe. In the HLFS position the relay will be energized when the probe is uncovered and in the case of a failure will de-energize indicating a covered probe. In most applications where two units are used, the top unit will be in the HLFS mode while the lower unit will be in the LLFS mode.
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Specifications
Power 115 VAC 50/60 Hz (Optional 220 VAC) Power Consumption 6 watts Relay Contact DPDT 10 amp @ 115 VAC non-inductive Time Delay 0 to 55 seconds adjustable Maximum Working Pressure 600 psi Electronics Temperature Range -20F to 160F (-29C to 71C) Fail-safe Mode High or Low level (field selectable)
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Start Up Procedure
The ten position selector switch is used to set the sensitivity. Position 0 is the most sensitive and Position 9 is the least sensitive. The unit is set at the factory on position 4. This position should be satisfactory in most applications. The Time Delay potentiometer is used to delay the response time from .75 seconds to 55 seconds (minimum response completely counterclockwise). The zero potentiometer is set at the factory and sealed. This seal should not be broken (No field adjustment of the zero potentiometer is necessary). It is not necessary to calibrate the Series 8100/8150 ELC. Simply install as set from the factory and adjust Time Delay for response time desired (usually minimum response time). Set the mode of operation switch to HLFS or LLFS. Unit is now ready for operation. Conductive or High Dielectric Materials Changing of the ten position selector switch from Position 4 is usually only done in applications involving a conductive material or when detecting materials with a high dielectric constant, such as materials containing 30% or more water. If this is the application, the selector switch can be set on Position 9. The selector switch must be set on Position 9 when detecting a conductive material that will be discharged over the probe or will buildup on the probe.

Interface Detection In interface detection it is desired to detect one material while ignoring another. In this case the selector switch must be set to a setting greater than Position 4. The unit must be adjusted to detect the material with the highest dielectric constant (dk). The adjustment is as follows: 1. Increase level until the probe is covered with the material believed to have the highest dk. 2. Increase the selector switch setting (starting at Position 4) until indicating lamp changes state (allow for response time) then set to next lower number. If position 9 is reached and lamp does not change state leave on position 9. 3. Adjustment is completed. If after adjustment the unit fails to ignore either material, it has erroneously been adjusted on the material with the lower dk. Adjustment procedure should be repeated on the now determined higher dk material. Vertical Mounting The ten position selector switch is used in vertical mounting to raise or lower the level where indication occurs on the probe. Starting with Position 4, lower the switch setting to lower the level of indication. Selector switch settings greater than 4 will raise indication. The unit should be installed with the selector switch on Position 4. This switch setting should not be changed until it is determined that a different level of indication is desired.

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Operation
Interlock Cycling for Pump In Flow Out 1. All relays are shown in the de-energized condition. With system properly calibrated and level of material below the LLFS Unit, the LLFS Relay will be as shown, the HLFS Relay and AUX. Relay will be energized. The PUMP OFF light will be off and PUMP ON light will be on. The pump will be running. 2. As material covers the LLFS Unit, the LLFS Relay will energize. All else remains as in (1), with the AUX Relay being locked in through its contacts, pin 1 & 3. 3. As material covers the HLFS Unit, the HLFS Re lay de-energizes, causing loss of signal to the AUX. Relay coil and it de-energizes. The PUMP ON light goes off, PUMP OFF light goes on, and pump shuts off. All else remains as in (2). 4. As the material recedes from the HLFS Unit, the HLFS Relay energizes, but all else remains the same as in (3). 5. As material recedes from the LLFS Unit, the LLFS Relay de-energizes and conditions are the same as in (1), causing the cycle to repeat. 6. If there is component failure to the HLFS and LLFS Units, their respective relays will de-energize, the PUMP OFF light will be on, PUMP ON light will be off and pump will not run. Same applies to power failure, except all lights off. 7. Component failure in LLFS Unit will cause level cycle on and off the HLFS Unit, with the pump and lights alternating on and off. Component failure in HLFS Unit will cause level to recede and the PUMP OFF light will stay on (Except if power failure occurs).

Figure 1. Interlock Cycling Wiring Diagram for Pump In Flow Out

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Operation
Interlock Cycling for Flow In Pump Out 1. All relays are shown in the de-energized condition. With system properly calibrated and level of material below the LLFS Unit, the LLFS Relay will be as shown, the HLFS Relay and AUX. Relay will be energized. The PUMP OFF light will be on and PUMP ON light will be off. The pump will not be running. 2. As material covers the LLFS Unit, the LLFS Relay will energize. All else remains as in (1). 3. As material covers the LLFS Unit, the HLFS Re lay de-energizes, causing a signal to the AUX. Relay coil and it energizes. The PUMP ON light goes on, PUMP OFF light goes off, and pump runs. AUX. Relay is being locked in through its contacts, pins 1 & 3 of the LLFS Unit. 4. As the material recedes from the HLFS Unit, the HLFS Relay energizes, but all else remains the same as in (3). 5. As material recedes from the LLFS Unit, the LLFS Relay de-energizes and conditions are the same as in (1), causing the cycle to repeat. 6. If there is component failure to the HLFS and LLFS Units, their respective relays will de-energize. If at any time both of these relays are de-energized, the PUMP ON light will be on, PUMP OFF light will be off and pump will run. 7. Component failure in LLFS Unit will cause level cycle on and off the HLFS Unit, with the pump and lights alternating on and off. Component failure in HLFS Unit will cause level to recede and the PUMP ON light will stay on (except if power failure occurs).

Figure 2. Interlock Cycling Wiring Diagram for Flow In Pump Out

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Diagrams and Drawings

Field Wiring Diagram

Application Drawing for 8150

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Dimensions
Measurements are in inches (mm)

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The specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice and any user of said specifications should verify from the manufacturer that the specifications are currently in effect. Otherwise, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the use of specifications which may have been changed and are no longer in effect. FMC INVALCO Fluid Control P.O. Box 1377, Stephenville, TX 76401, Phone: 254/968-2181, FAX: 254/968-5709, Toll Free: 800/468-2526

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