ISOIL
I M P I A N T I
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Isoil Impianti S.p.A. - Italy
Head office and factory
24061 Albano S.Alessandro (BG)
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GROUNDING SYSTEM MT 30
CODE : 130/00/EN/08
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 INDEX
1 DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

2 RECEIPT OF THE DEVICE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

3 WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1

4 INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
4.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
4.2 MECHANICAL CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
4.3 ELECTRICAL CONSIDERATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND REPAIR IN HAZARDOUS AREA.............................................................................................................................................. 7
4.5 MARKING - AREA OF SAFE INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
5 DESCRIPTION OF THE OPERATION MODES................................................................................................................................................................................................ 12
5.1 MODE 1 - RESISTIVE/CAPACITIVE (TANK-TRUCK) ........................................................................................................................................................................................12
5.2 MODE 2 - RESISTIVE (RAIL TANKS, OIL DRUM, TANK-TRUCK, ETC.) ...............................................................................................................................................................14
6 OPERATION MODE CHOICE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

7 CALIBRATION SENSIBILITY ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

8 BY-PASS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18

9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

9.2 AMBIENT SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
9.3 HOUSING PROTECTION .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
9.4 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
9.5 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
9.6 CORRESPONDENCE WITH NORMS...............................................................................................................................................................................................................20
10 ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

11 SPARE PARTS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21

12 FAULTS FINDING ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

13 CABLE REEL TYPE CR 1 FIFFED WITH SELF-RELEASING CLAMP SRC-2 .............................................................................................................................................. 23

14 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24

15 MT30 ATEX CERTIFICATE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

16 CABLE REELS CR 1 MARKING ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

 Information in this manual is subject to change without prior notice.

The manufacturer is not responsible for mistakes in this material or for incidental damage caused as a direct or indirect
result of the delivery, performance or use of this material.
1 DESCRIPTION
MT30 allows safe loading and unloading of mobile tanks (mounted on trucks, wagons or trolleys, oil drum etc.) in which flammable substances are poured at high speed
generating electrostatic charges that can cause sparks and explosions.
To prevent the accumulation of static electricity, the device verifies that the correct connection to ground is performed before starting the loading procedure, in this way
dangerous situations due to failures and human errors can be avoided. The device MT30/1 is connected through a bipolar cable, perhaps wound in a cable reel, and
clamped to a mobile tank.
Alternatively, with MT30/2, it is possible to connect separately two cables with corresponding clamps, e.g. one to the trailer and one to the semitrailer
The type of protection is Ex-d [ia] IIB T6 Ex-d[ia] A21 IP66 T85C that is given by an explosion proof housing in which are installed zener barriers (ia circuits)
to connect the cable and the clamps.

2 RECEIPT OF THE DEVICE

When the device is received the packaging should be checked immediately for any shipping damage. If the packaging has been damaged the local carrier should
be notified evidencing the problem. Then carefully open the pack and verify damages or lack of parts. In this case send a report to ISOIL IMPIANTI SpA.
Before being installed the device must be stored in its original pack and protected.

3 WARRANTY
Instruments are guaranteed for twelve months for the date of delivery.
Warranty cover only defective parts and faulty workmanship and doesn't cover defects due to wearing, dirt, modification and alteration of the instrument not
authorized by Isoil Impianti SpA.
Warranty is given free of charge ex our works.
Warranty of instruments and accessories not manufactured by Isoil Impianti SpA, will be covered by warranty of the sub supplier.
Warranty is valid only if original spares are used and is invalidated in case of improper use or not following the technical specification
of the instrument.
Only Isoil Impianti SpA has the right to decide if the warranty can be applied.
If the purchasing order calls for different warranty conditions, above stated conditions are superseeded.

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4 INSTALLATION

4.1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

MT30 consists in an aluminum alloy housing containing the electronic circuit. The housing consists in two parts: a "base", and a "cover". The electronic circuit is
mounted completely on the base, and this makes easier installation, cabling and maintenance operations.
MT30 can be installed on sites with danger of explosion being compliant to ATEX European Directive.
MT30 is also certified as weatherproof (IP 66) and as a safety compliant device according to EN61010-1.
In order to guarantee the correct operation the installation, the start-up and the maintenance must be executed from staff characterized in agreement with the
instructions brought back on this manual.
Adaptations or added to the device therefore as described operations of maintenance in this manual do not have express to be authorized from ISOIL IMPIANTI
S.P.A.
The operating ones are held to respect, beyond to the indications described here, all the regulations of emergency of the Job.
STATIC PRECAUTIONS
Some parts of the instruments (such as circuit boards) may be damaged by static electricity. Therefore, when carrying out any work that involves the risk of
static damage to the instrument you must wear an earthed wrist strap at all times to protect the instrument against static shock.
CAUTIONS
This device, if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications and also can be noised from
them. Use an external power switch to switch on/off the electronic power supply.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Electricity is dangerous and you risk injury or death if you do not disconnect the power supplies before to open the housing of the instrument.

4.2 MECHANICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Before installing the following recommendations have to be considered:
1. MT30 mounting position has to be chosen to allow easy opening and wiring. The position must avoid damages caused from the passage of the trucks but also
to assure good visibility of the indications.
2. Avoid exposing the device to the rain and to the solar beams directly: a simple canopy of protection is to be forecast.
3. Mounting has be done by using the 4 holes M6 located under the housing (see fig.1 and fig.2).
4. Choose the position of the device as regards cable reel considering that the length of the connection cable is 3 meters (see fig.3).
5. Before opening the device read the safety instructions at paragraph 3,4.
6. The opening is done by removing the 8 screws that close the cover (see fig.1 and fig.2) Take attention that the gasket remains in its own position.
7. The ELECTRONIC KEY and the 115 Vac Fuse contained inside must be removed when the installation is carried out.

MT30 MUST BE PROTECTED FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT

WARNING
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 Fig.1 MT30/1

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 Fig. 2 MT30/2

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Fig.3 MT30/2 with CABLE REELS

Notes: - The 3 meters cable that connects the cable reel to the MT30 is already present on the cable reel
- The accessories are listed in paragraph 9 of this manual.
- MT30/X is equipped with cable glands for the cable to the clamps

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4.3 ELECTRICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Cable glands provide the cable entries used to connect the clamps.
When MT30 is installed in an area with danger of explosion (EX-area), the entrance of the cables must be performed according ATEX directive. Use accessories
as certified cable glands or sealed and connection fittings screwed to the enclosure.
Take care to choose accessories threaded NPT. The internal VOLUME is lower than 2 liters.
The choosing of sealing fittings or cable glands must be taken according to the type and number of wires and cables, as well to the installation practice.

The device must be stocked in a protected and dry place in its own original pack

MT30 is delivered with cable entries closed by plastic screw caps that must be changed.
Plastic screw caps arent adequate to guarantee a complete protection against water and dust.
The not used entries must be closed with metallic screw-plugs.
WARNING
During the installation avoid leaving the housing open if not necessary.

ELECTRICAL EARTH CONNECTION

For a sure operation MT30 must be connected to earth. The earth connection must be done inside and outside the device. Inside the earth must be connected by
using the terminal number 5 in fig.4. Outside the earth must be connected by using the terminal number 6 in fig.4.

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4.4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND REPAIR IN HAZARDOUS AREA
The electronic grounding system MT30 shall be installed & maintained according to the applicable standards regarding electrical installations in hazardous area
classified as zone 1 or zone 2 (example: EN60079-14, EN60079-17 etc).
The inspection and maintenance of installations shall be carried out by experienced personnel only, whose training has included instructions on various types of
protection and installation practices, the relevant rules and regulations and on the general principles of area classification.
The installation people and the user moreover shall get knowledge of the risks due to the electrical installations and to the chemical and physical characteristics
of gases and vapors presents in the working area, being been formed and informed for the installation, the use and the maintenance in explosion dangerous
zones.
Before the installation READ CAREFULLY the INSTRUCTION MANUAL of the electronic grounding system MT30.
The user shall not perform any unauthorized modification of the apparatus.
The user must clean periodically the external surface in order to avoid the forming of a layer of powders, that never can be more than 5 mm thick.
The construction gap of the shaft for the calibration is 0,04mm, less than the maximum value indicated in Table 1 of EN60079-1
The user must verify the integrity and the wear of the o-ring seal and if necessary substitute it with an ISOILs original one.

In case of any fault the authorized technician must:

Switch off the power supply to the unit
Open the housing avoiding that rain or dust can enter and putting the screws in safe position
Disconnect one wire at a time after having marked its position
Remove the board by unscrewing the four screws on the corners
Substitute the board with a new one
Restore the wiring; particular care put in the grounding connection control
Clean the joints and spread a thin layer of silicon grease on the o-ring seal
Close the cover by screwing all the original screws; in case of lost screws replace they with M8x20 UNI5931 new ones having minimum quality 8.8
Switch on the unit
Check and adjust the unit as per instructions on the manual

The substituted board has to be sent to ISOIL IMPIANTI for repair. Only original spares can be used.

Any alteration to apparatus shall be not carried out without appropriate manufacturers authorization

Use cable entries and accessories EC type certified and protection degree IP66

The user must periodically control the functionality of the apparatus and the good conditions of the associated devices (cable, cable reel if present, crocodile
clamp). Particular attention has to be put to check the status of the earth connection to the ground bolt.

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4.5 MARKING - AREA OF SAFE INSTALLATION

The user is responsible for a good reading in the time: clean periodically without using solvents; dont over paint
Fig.4 - ATEX PLATE

MARKING

II 2 (1) GD
II group II (surface)
2 (1) CATEGORY 2 APPARATUS CONNECTED TO CATEGORY 1 APPARATUS
G explosive atmospheres caused by gas, mists or vapors
D explosive atmospheres caused by dusts

Protection mode for gas:

Ex d [ia] IIB T6 type of protection, gas group, temperature class

Protection mode for dust:

Ex-tD [iaD] A21 IP66 T85C

Ambient temperature -40C + 55 C

AREA OF SAFE INSTALLATION

Hazardous area/Zone Category according to 94/9/CE directive Allowed
Gas, mists or vapors Zone 0 1G Only for the devices connected to the Ex-ia inputs
Gas, mists or vapors Zone 1 2G YES
Gas, mists or vapors Zone 2 3G YES
dusts Zone 20 1D Only for the devices connected to the Ex-ia inputs
dusts Zone 21 2D YES
dusts Zone 22 3D YES

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4.6 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
GENERALITY
The cable entry must be realized conforming to EN60079-14.
The internal VOLUME of the MT30 is lower than 2 liters.
MT30/1 is provided with 3 cable entries (one cable gland to the clamp).
Into MT30/1 the cable entry n4 is closed by a screwed plug that cant be
dislodged to use the entry for other types of signal.
Left side entries are foreseen for power supply and permissive contacts.
Right side cable entries can be used only for the intrinsically safe connection to
the clamps.
MT30/2 is provided with 4 cable entries (two cable glands to the clamps).

FIGURE LEGEND

1. Power supply cable entry.

The cable gland is customer provided.

2. Permissive cable entry.

The cable gland is customer provided.

3. Clamps cable entry MT30/1 and MT30/2.

The cable gland is provided by ISOIL.

4. Clamps cable entry MT30/2. Metallic screwed plug MT30/1.

The cable gland and screwed plug are provided by ISOIL.

5. Internal earth terminal

6. External earth terminal

Note: 3 and 4 provided with MT30/2; 4 provided with MT30/1; 1 and 2 customer provided. 7. X1 connector NOT USED

Fig. 4- PARTICULARS USED FOR THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 8. X2 connector (POWER SUPPLY)

9. X3 connector (RL1 / RL2 permissive contacts voltage free)

10. X4 connector (CLAMPS)

11. F1 fuse.
The installed fuse is for 230 Vac power supply (80 mA delayed). For
115 Vac use the 160 mA delayed fuse.
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 FIGURE LEGEND

1) FUSE
2) X1 connector NOT USED
3) INTERNAL EARTH TERMINAL
4) X2 = POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR
5) X3 = PERMISSIVE CONTACTS CONNECTOR
6) EXTERNAL EARTH TERMINAL
7) X4 = CLAMPS CONNECTOR

The EXTERNAL EARTH TERMINAL must be used to

connect the EARTH.

X2 - POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR X3 - RELAY CONTACTS OUTPUTS X4 CLAMPS CONNECTIONS

MT30 is supplied for a feeding at 230 Vac.
For a nominal feeding at 115 Vac:
- change the fuse F1 (80mA) with the 160 mA
fuse supplied with the device
- change the position of the electrical bridge
from X2-4
X2-5 to X2-3
X2-4
CONNECTIONS FOR 115 Vac
X2-1
Line
X2-2
Neutral
BRIDGE X2-3 with X2-4
CONNECTIONS FOR 230 Vac
X2-1
Line
X2-2
Neutral
BRIDGE X2-4 with X2-5
The electrical earth wire (yellow-green) must be
connected to the INTERNAL EARTH TERMINAL
(RL1-RL2)
MT30/1 can use single clamp 1 while MT30/2 can use
MT30 has 2 change over contacts, potential-free (RL1 also the clamp 2.
and RL2).
These contacts can be used to interlock pumps, valves
etc.
The illustrated position is relative to the consent lack.
The contacts change their position only when the MT30
detects a correct position of the clamps. CLAMP 1
X4-1 / X4-2 (MT30/1 & T30/2)
RL1 CLAMP 2
X4-3 / X4-4 (MT30/2)
X3-1


N.C. (Normally Closed)
X3-2


Common
X3-3
N.O. (Normally Opened)
RL2
X3-4


N.C. (Normally Closed)
X3-5


Common
X3-6
N.O. (Normally Opened)

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 EARTH CONNECTION

The operations of the MT30 depend in determining way from the corrected execution of the earth connections executed on the MT30.

Earth connection of MT30 must be performed by using the foreseen terminals: one is outside (see fig.4 n6) and one is inside (see fig.4 n5).

The earth connections must be conform to norms CEI 64-8/5:1998-01.

THE EARTH CONNECTION OF THE MT30 MUST BE CONTROLLED PERIODICALLY

WARNING

This terminal must be connected to electrical earth ELECTRONIC KEY

(yellow/green wire)
This clip must be connected to earth plant 160 mA fuse for 115 Vac power supply
(use a 4 mm wire) has to be removed when installing
Fig.6 earth connections

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5 DESCRIPTION OF THE OPERATION MODES
5.1 MODE 1 - RESISTIVE/CAPACITIVE (TANK-TRUCK)
GENERALITY
CLAMP NOT CONNECT ED
RED LIGHT P ERM ISSIVE CONTACTS NOT
ENERGIZED
Mode 1 is the best solution for tank-truck earth during loading/unloading operations.
Since a tank-truck is usually insulated respect to ground by the wheels it can be seen as
an electric capacitor; so MT30 microprocessor based controller can recognize that the
CLAMP NO
RED LIGHT
clamp has been connected to the truck by measuring its capacity and comparing with the
CONNECTED
value has been set by the calibration procedure. If both the capacity and resistance
measured value are correct the tank-truck is directly switched to the ground and

YES
CLAMP
maintained to ground for all the duration of the operations.
NO CONNECTED?
GREEN LIGHT
Two permissive contacts can be used to interlock valves, pumps, etc.
BLINKING
For the setting of this function see paragraph 5.
YES

OPERATION WITH ONE CLAMP

TANK-TRUCK ? 1. When the clamp isnt connected Matrix Led Display (MLD) is red lighted and the permissive
RED BLINKING NO
contacts are not energized.
2. When the clamp is connected MLD is green blinking lighted
3. Then MT30 verifies if the clamp is connected to a tank-truck by measuring resistance and
YES

capacitance parameters.
NO BY-PASS? CONNECT ION 4. In case the tank-truck is detected an internal circuit connects the clamp to a ground
CLAM P T O GROUND
potential. Then MT30 verifies the correct clamps connection to the ground by measuring the
resistance between the clamp and the ground.
5. If the clamp is connected to the ground MLD switch on a fixed green light and the
YES

CLAMP TO permissive contacts (RL1 and RL2) are energized. The contacts can be used to interlock the
YES NO
GROUND?
loading/unloading operations.
6. This situation remains active until the clamp is connected.

GREEN
LIGHT
RED/GREEN 1. CALIBRATION
BLINKING
(see paragraph 6)

2. BY-PASS
(see paragraph 6)
CLAM P
PERMISSIVE CONTACTS CONNECT ED?
YES
ENERGIZED
NO

CLAM P
YES NO RED LIGHT
CONNECT ED?

fig.7
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POSSIBLE DISPLAYS WITH ONE CLAMP

FIXED RED GREEN BLINKING FIXED GREEN RED BLINKING GREEN AND RED BLINKING GREEN AND RED BLINKING

CLAMP NOT CONNECTED TANK-TRUCK NON DETECTED CLAMP 1 CONNECTED

TANK-TRUCK DETECTED CLAMP 2 CONNECTED
CLAMP CONNECTED INTERNAL GROUND CIRCUIT
INTERNAL GROUND CIRCUIT
DOESNT WORK
DOESNT WORK

POSSIBLE DISPLAYS WITH TWO CLAMPS

FIXED RED GREEN BLINKING AND FIXED RED FIXED RED AND GREEN BLINKING FIXED GREEN FIXED GREEN AND RED BLINKING

CLAMPS NOT CONNECTED CLAMP 1 CONNECTED CLAMP1 TUNK TRUCK DETECTED

CLAMP 1 NOT CONNECTED
CLAMP 2 NOT CONNECTED CLAMP 2 CONNECTED TANK TRUCK DETECTED CLAMP 2 TUNK TRUCK NOT DETECTED

RED BLINKING AND FIXED GREEN GREEN AND RED BLINKING GREEN AND RED BLINKING

CLAMP 1 CONNECTED
CLAMP 2 CONNECTED
CLAMP1 TUNK TRUCK NOT DETECTED INTERNAL GROUND CIRCUIT DOESNT
INTERNAL GROUND CIRCUIT DOESNT
CLAMP 2 TUNK TRUCK DETECTED WORK
WORK

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5.2 MODE 2 - RESISTIVE (RAIL TANKS, OIL DRUM, TANK-TRUCK, ETC.)

GENERALITY
PERMISSIVE
RED LIGHT CLAMP CONTACTS NOT MODE 2 is the only possibility for controlling the earth of:
HIGH IMPEDANCE
ENERGIZED
- Rail-tanks not insulated respect to ground
- small tanks
- tank-trucks for which a resistive control is preferred
MT30 measures the resistance of connection loop toward the clamp; in case the measured
CLAM P
CONNECT ED
NO resistance is under a prefixed value a connection to earth is done, and two permissive
contacts are energized to interlock pumps, valves etc.
YES Two permissive contacts can be used to interlock valves, pumps, etc.
For the setting of this function see paragraph 5.

CLAMP CONNECTED TO
GROUND
OPERATION WITH ONE CLAMP
1. When the clamp isnt connected a fixed red light is switched on and the permissive contacts
arent energized.
2. When the clamp is connected MT30 connects the clamp to a ground potential. Than MT30
RED/GREEN
LIGHT BLINKING
NO
CLAMP TO
GROUND?
verifies the correct clamps connection to the ground measuring resistance between the tank
and the ground.
3. If the clamp isnt connected to the ground MT30 visualizes a red and green blinking light.
4. If the clamp is connected to the ground, MT30 visualizes a fixed green light and actives the
YES

permissive contacts (RL1 and RL2). The contacts can be used to condition the charge and
discharge operations.
GREEN
LIGHT
5. This situations rest active until the clamp is connected.

CALIBRATION
PERMISSIVE CONTACTS
ENERGIZED Not necessary for this application.

BY-PASS
Not necessary for this application.
CLAMP
YES CONNECTE NO
D?

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 MODE 2 RESISTIVE

POSSIBLE DISPLAYS WITH ONE CLAMP

FIXED RED FIXED GREEN GEEN AND RED BLINKING GREEN AND RED BLINKING

CLAMP NOT CONNECTED CLAMP 1 CONNECTED

CLAMP CONNECTED TO GROUND CLAMP 2 CONNECTED
INTERNAL GROUND CIRCUIT DOESNT
INTERNAL GROUND CIRCUIT DOESNT
WORK
WORK

POSSIBLE DISPLAYS WITH TWO CLAMPS

FIXED RED GREEN BLINKING AND FIXED RED FIXED RED AND GREEN BLINKING FIXED GREEN

PLIERS NOT CONNECTED CLAMP 1 CONNECTED CLAMP 1 NOT CONNECTED

CLAMP 2 NOT CONNECTED CLAMP 2 CONNECTED TANK TRUCK DETECTED

GREEN AND RED BLINKING GREEN AND RED BLINKING

CLAMP 1 CONNECTED
CLAMP 2 CONNECTED
INTERNAL GROUND CIRCUIT DOESNT
INTERNAL GROUND CIRCUIT DOESNT
WORK
WORK

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6 OPERATION MODE CHOICE
S1 SETTING
The type of operation is selected by setting predisposing the dip-switch S1 placed on the electronic board MT30/1 MT30/1
(see figure).
On the right side are shown the different settings for S1 according to the working MODE and MT30/1 or
MT30/2 models.

CLAMP 1 CLAMP 1
MODE 1-RESISTIVE/CAPACITIVE. MODE 2- RESISTIVE

MT30/1 and MT30/2 MT30/1 and MT30/2

CLAMP 2 CLKAMP 2
MODE 1-RESISTIVE/CAPACITIVE MODE 2- RESISTIVE

MT30/2 MT30/2

CLAMP 1 and 2 CLAMP 1 and 2

ELECTRONIC KEY and FUSE (for 115 Vac) that must be removed after installation MODE 1-RESISTIVE/CAPACITIVE MODE 2- RESISTIVE

Fig.10 - S1 position

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7 CALIBRATION SENSIBILITY
fig. 11 ELECTRONIC KEY
fig.12 ELECTRONIC KEY position for CALIBRATION
NUMER OF LEDS SWITCHED ON
CAPACITY LEVEL
FIXED RED
CLAMP NOT CONNECTED
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ELECTRONIC KEY
The same ELECTRONIC KEY useful for calibration allows executing the CALIBRATION operations without
opening the device. Put attention in avoiding to leave the ELECTRONIC KEY close to MT30. The use of it is
strictly reserved to technical authorized staff only.
CALIBRATION SENSIBILITY
Calibration allows to the electronics to increase or decrease sensibility in reading electrical parameters
(capacity). Its done by using the electronic key; on a line of 9 leds its possible to read the sensibility level,
increasing or decreasing it.
Calibration must be done at the start-up after having carried out the connections and closed the unit with all the
screws. By means of our exclusive ELECTRONIC KEY based facility its possible in fact to modify the standard
capacitance calibration acting in a safe way from outside of the unit.
The calibration influences in the same way the functionality both the clamps.
To perform the calibration the following operations must be done:
1 Disconnect the clamps (fixed red light)
2 Put the ELECTRONIC KEY on the glass as per fig.12
3 As soon the KEY is detected the red light disappears and a red led appears. That line indicates the calibration
level.
4 Holding the ELECTRONIC KEY in position (fig.12), after 5 seconds the calibration level of sensibility begins
to be modified by lighting every 3 seconds one led more, up to the 9th led all the led are switched off
and only one led appears
5 As greater is the number of led switched on as greater is the set up sensibility
6 Calibration has to be performed at the maximum sensibility you need
7 Then remove the ELECTRONIC KEY when the wanted sensibility has been reached.
CAPACITY LEVEL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
27.000pF 21.000pF 17.000pF 11.000pF 7000pF 4.000pF 2.000pF 1.000pF 500pF
POSSIBLE DISPLAYS DURING CALIBRATION
ELECTRONIC KEY DETECTED ELECTRONIC KEY DETECTED ELECTRONIC KEY DETECTED
CALIBRATION LEVEL SHOWN MAXIMUM SENSIBILITY MIMIMUM SENSIBILITY
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ELECTRONIC KEY
The ELECTRONIC KEY allows executing the BY-PASS operations without to open the device. Put attention
in avoiding to leave the ELECTRONIC KEY close to MT30. The use of it is strictly reserved to technical
authorized staff only.
Every MT30 is supplied with an ELECTRONIC KEY inside; it has to be removed once the unit has been
installed.
fig. 13 ELECTRONIC KEY
BY-PASS (only for RESISTIVE/CAPACITIVE)
In very particular conditions with excessive humidity or when trucks have conductive tires, the electrical
characteristics of a tank-truck can change making identification impossible. In this case the ELECTRONIC
KEY can be used to BY-PASS the trucks detection function and force the permissive contacts.
In this condition putting the ELECTRONIC KEY in the position illustrated in fig.14 is possible to obtain
however the consent placing. When the KEY is detected MT30 marks it with the fixed green light. The
BY-PASS only remains active until the uncoupling of the clamps. Function BY-PASS excludes the single
control of acknowledgement of the tanker and it does not compromise the relative functions to the
emergency. The BY-PASS works only with the connected clamps and the red light active blinking.

fig.14 ECTRONIC KEY position for BY_PASS BY-PASS doesnt work when MT30 displays the breakdown of the inner circuit of grounding
by means of red/green alternated blinking.

POSSIBLE DISPLAYS TO ACTIVATE BY-PASS MT30/1 E MT30/2

MT30/1 MT30/2 BY-PASS ATTIVATED
FIXED GREEN AND RED BLINKING RED BLINKING AND FIXED GREEN
RED BLINKING FIXED GREEN LIGHT
LIGHTS LIGHTS

TANK-TRUCK NOT DETECTED CLAMP1 TANK TRUCK DETECTED ELECTRONIC KEY DETECTED
CLAMP1 TANK TRUCK NOT DETECTED
CLAMP 2 TANK TRUCK NOT DETECTED CLAMP 2 TANK TRUCK DETECTED BY-PASS ACTIVATED

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9.2 AMBIENT SPECIFICATIONS

Operating temperature: -40 +55C (233328 K)

Storage temperature: -40 +65C (233338 K)

Humidity: 5 95 % UR
WARNING:
MT30 must be protected from direct sunlight to avoid internal and external over temperatures
For temperature lower than -5C keep the device always switched on

9.3 HOUSING PROTECTION

Suitable for Ex environment II 2 (1) GD. Protection mode Ex d [ia] IIB T6 ExtD[iaD] A21 IP66 T85C. Approval INERIS03 ATEX0073
Weatherproof IP66 Approval INERIS

9.4 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Housing material: Aluminum casting

Dimensions: 277 x 265 x 55 mm (without cable glands)
Weight: 7 kg approx.
Fixing: By means of n 4 holes 10

n 2 holes NPT
MT30/1 cable entries:
n 1 holes NPT with cable gland

n 2 holes NPT
MT30/2 cable entries:
n 2 holes NPT with cable glands

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Power supply: 115 / 230VAC +/- 10%, 5060Hz

Consumption: 12 W
Clamp outputs: Intrinsically safe (blue terminal block)
Display: Red / green high efficiency LED matrix.
Calibration display: Red LED line
Calibration: External by ELECTRONIC KEY
BY-PASS: External by ELECTRONIC KEY
Output permissive contacts: n 2 RELAY with free voltage contacts (NO-NC-C) 250VAC 5A

9.6 CORRESPONDENCE WITH NORMS

Directive EMC 89/336/CEE: DECRARATION OF CONFORMITY

Directive 94/9/CE (ATEX): CERTIFICATE INERIS

EN 61010-1- Safety rules for measuring instruments: INSTALLATION CATEGORY 2 and POLLUTION DEGREE 1

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ISOIL CODE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

27SU 1031 CLAMP SUPPORT Isolated support used to park the clamp
27AR 2012 CABLE REEL CR 01 WITH CABLE Length 10m wound + 1 m free to the clamp + 3 m free to the MT30 unit
27AR 2013 CABLE REEL CR01 WITH CABLE AND CLAMP Length 10m wound + 1 m free to the clamp + 3 m free to the MT30 unit

11 SPARE PARTS

ISOIL CODE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

27PI 2002 CLAMP SRC2 Clamp SRC-2 Two poles. Aluminum alloy with Neoprene handles. Stainless steel sharp contacts.
27CA 7051 CABLE 2x1,5mm Flexible oil resistant with textile core to increase traction resistance. Order specifying the amount in meters
27SC 2175 ELECTRONIC BOARD FOR MT30/1 MT30/1 electronic board
27SC 2178 ELECTRONIC BOARD FOR MT30/2 MT30/2 electronic board
27CH 0018 ELECTRONIC KEY FOR CALIBRATION & BYPASS ELECTRONIC KEY used for CALIBRATION and BY-PASS

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FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSES OF THE FAULT VERIFICATIONS REMEDY

Verify the existence of the power supply that on the

Led Matrix Display (LMD) Lack feeding
not lighted
interrupted Fuse F1
Connection between clamp and MT30
has been executed not correctly
Clamp not connected to a metallic object; Switched off MT30; connect the clamp to a metallic
contacts dirty or connection cable object; verify the continuity between terminals X4-1
interrupted
The clamp is connected but
Cable interrupted
LMD it doesnt flash the
green light Inner contacts of the cable reel out of
order
Electronic board broken
Greens and red leds blinking Circuit of grounding the clamp out of
order
Fixed green Light but not
Relays RL1 or RL2 broken
working consent
Give power supply
terminals X2-1 and X2-2.
To verify with ohmmeter if the fuse it is interrupted Change the fuse
Switched off MT30; connect the clamp to a metallic
object; verify the continuity between terminals X4-1 Execute the connections correctly
and X4-2 (clamp 1) and X4-3 and X4-4 (clamp 2)
Clean up the contacts of the clamp, to
replace the cable
and X4-2 (clamp 1) and X4-3 and X4-4 (clamp 2)
Connect directly the clamp to terminals ia X4-1 /
Replace the cable
X4-2 (clamp 1) and X4-3 / X4-4 (clamp 2)
Connect directly the clamp to terminals ia X4-1 / Check inner contacts of cable reel and
X4-2 (clamp 1) and X4-3 / X4-4 (clamp 2) clean them
Switched off MT30; connect the clamp to a metallic
object; verify the continuity between terminals X4-1
Send electronic board to the ISOIL
and X4-2 (clamp 1) and X4-3 and X4-4 (clamp 2).
IMPIANTI to repair.
Executing the above verification the continuity is
found but the green light does not work.
Send electronic board to the ISOIL
IMPIANTI to repair.
To verify continuity of the contacts of the relays in
Send electronic board to the ISOIL
escape " X2-2
X3-3 " RL1 and " X2-5
X2-6 "
IMPIANTI to repair
RL2 with switched on green light.

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
The cable reel type CR 01 can be used only for connecting the self-releasing clamp
SRC-2 to the grounding unit device type MT30.
The cable reel must be used exclusively in an intrinsically safe circuit and by skilled
personnel of the proper functioning.
Constantly check that the equipment is perfectly efficient without any anomaly
which might damage persons or things.
INSTALLATION
The equipment must be installed in appropriate way to avoid damages to persons
or things. I M P I A N T I

The electric connection of the CABLE to the grounding unit device shall be carried
out to skilled personnel, make sure that the connection cable isnt damaged by the
movement of the same cable reel.
The cable reel must be fixed to a rigid surface by the SWIVELLING BRACKET
supplied with the equipment.
INSTRUCTION FOR USE
The cable reel is equipped with a spring for cable winding, such spring is always
loaded for this reason either during winding and unwinding the cable must be
always accompanied and never left free.
The equipment is provided with cable blocking, this device intervenes when you
extract and release slowly the cable.
For winding the cable its necessary to extract it till the block device is
disconnected and release it following the movement.
When the cable has been unwound, make sure that it isnt unintentionally touched
to avoid an accidental release with consequent uncontrolled winding-up.
MAINTENANCE
The CR01 Cable reel is equipped with a preloaded spring; any servicing operation
must then be performed by authorized and adequately trained personnel; improper
maintenance performed by non trained personnel may result either in a failure of
the cable reel or hazards to people
Periodically check the efficiency of the cable and reel to avoid that insulation losses
due to abrasions or cuts might affect its use.
Periodically clean the cable, avoid detergents or solvents which might turn out to
be incompatible with the materials of the cable or reel.
Any disassembly must be carried out by skilled personnel to avoid serious risks due
to the pre-loaded spring.

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