APLISENS APC-2000ALW Safety Pressure and Differential Pressure Transmitters User Manual

APLISENS APC-2000ALW Safety Pressure and Differential Pressure

Transmitters

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: EN.IO.APC.APR.ALW.SFT
• Revision: 02.B.001
• Product Type: Pressure and Differential Pressure Transmitters
• Manufacturer: APLISENS S.A.
• Address: 03-192 Warsaw, Morelowa 7 St.
• Contact: tel. +48 22 814 07 77; fax +48 22 814 07 78
• Website: www.aplisens.com
• Email: [email protected]

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

1. Ensure that you have read and understood the user’s manual provided by the manufacturer.
2. Follow the installation instructions provided in the manual for proper installation of the pressure and differential pressure transmitters.
3. Ensure that the technical condition of the device is suitable for installation.
4. Install the device according to its intended purpose.

Operation

1. Refer to the user’s manual for detailed information on operating the pressure and differential pressure transmitters.
2. Follow the instructions provided in the manual for safe operation of the device.
3. Pay attention to any specific information related to Ex type devices, if applicable.

Maintenance

1. Maintain the technical condition of the device according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
2. Regularly inspect and clean the pressure and differential pressure transmitters.
3. Follow any maintenance procedures specified in the user’s manual.

FAQ

1. Q: What should I do if I encounter any issues during installation or operation?
   A: If you encounter any issues, refer to the user’s manual for troubleshooting instructions. If the issue persists, contact the manufacturer for further assistance.

2. Q: Can I use the device for purposes other than its intended purpose?
   A: No, using the device for purposes other than its intended purpose may result in damage and the manufacturer will not be liable for any resulting damages.

3. Q: How can I dispose of used equipment?
   A: Refer to the information on disposal of used equipment provided in the documentation. Follow the recommended procedures to ensure proper disposal.

USER’S MANUAL

• PRESSURE AND DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TRANSMITTERS
  • APC-2000ALW Safety
  • APR-2000ALW Safety
• APLISENS S.A., 03-192 Warsaw, Morelowa 7 St.
• tel. +48 22 814 07 77;
• fax +48 22 814 07 78
• www.aplisens.com,
• e-mail: [email protected]

PRODUCT CODE – see: ➔ 5.2. Transmitter identification.
The QR code or ID number identifies the transmitter and provides quick access to the following documentation on the manufacturer’s website: user’s manual, SIL safety manual, explosion-proof device user manual, hazardous area installation manual, technical information, declarations of conformity and copies of certificates.

• APC-2000ALW Safety
  • ID: 0001 0004 0002 0000 0000 0006 0001 85
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/000100040002000000000006000185
• APR-2000ALW Safety
  • ID: 0002 0004 0002 0000 0000 0006 0001 82
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/000200040002000000000006000182
• APC-2000ALW Safety (UKCA)
  • ID: 0001 0004 0002 0000 0000 0008 0001 84
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/000100040002000000000008000184
• APR-2000ALW Safety (UKCA)
  • ID: 0002 0004 0002 0000 0000 0008 0001 81
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/00020004000200000000000800018
• APC-2000ALW Safety (Inmetro Brasil)
  • ID: 0001 0004 0002 0000 0000 0007 0001 36
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/000100040002000000000007000136
• APR-2000ALW Safety (Inmetro Brasil)
  • ID: 0002 0004 0002 0000 0000 0007 0001 33
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/000200040002000000000007000133
• APC-2000ALW Safety (IS)
  • ID:0001 0004 0002 0000 0000 0001 0001 39
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/000100040002000000000001000139/
• APC-2000ALW Safety (XPC)
  • ID:0001 0004 0002 0000 0000 0002 0001 87
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/000100040002000000000002000187/
• APC-2000ALW Safety (IS/XPC)
  • ID:0001 0004 0002 0000 0000 0003 0001 38
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/000100040002000000000003000138/
• APR-2000ALW Safety (IS)
  • ID:0002 0004 0002 0000 0000 0001 0001 36
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/000200040002000000000001000136/

• APR-2000ALW Safety (XPC)
  • ID:0002 0004 0002 0000 0000 0002 0001 84
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/000200040002000000000002000184/ 
• APR-2000ALW Safety (IS/XPC)
  • ID:0002 0004 0002 0000 0000 0003 0001 35
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/000200040002000000000003000135/

• APC-2000ALW Safety (XP)

  • ID:0001 0004 0002 0000 0000 0004 0001 86
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/000100040002000000000004000186/

• APC-2000ALW Safety (IS/XP)

  • ID:0001 0004 0002 0000 0000 0005 0001 37
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/000100040002000000000005000137/
    

• APR-2000ALW Safety (XP)

  • ID:0002 0004 0002 0000 0000 0004 0001 83
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/000200040002000000000004000183/

• APR-2000ALW Safety (IS/XP)

  • ID:0002 0004 0002 0000 0000 0005 0001 34
  • https://www.aplisens.pl/ID/000200040002000000000005000134/

Symbols used

BASIC REQUIREMENTS AND SAFE USE

• The manufacturer will not be liable for damage resulting from incorrect installation, failure to maintain suitable technical condition of the device or use of the device other than for its intended purpose.
• Installation should be carried out by qualified staff having the required authorizations to install electrical and I&C equipment. The installer is responsible for performing the installation in accordance with manual as well as with the electromagnetic compatibility and safety regulations and standards applicable to the type of installation.
• In systems with I&C equipment, in case of leakage, there is a danger to staff due to the medium under pressure. All safety and protection requirements must be observed during installation, operation and inspections.
• If a malfunction occurs, the device should be disconnected and handed over to the manufacturer for repair.
• In order to minimize the risk of malfunction and associated risks to staff, the device is not to be installed or used in particularly unfavorable conditions, where the following hazards occur:
  • possible mechanical impacts, excessive shocks and vibration;
  • excessive temperature fluctuation;
  • water vapour condensation, dusting, icing.

Changes made to the manufacturing of products may be introduced before the paper version of the manual is updated. The up-to-date manuals are available on the manufacturer’s website: www.aplisens.com.

INTRODUCTION

Purpose of the document

• The subject of manual are smart pressure transmitters APC-2000ALW Safety and smart differential pressure transmitters APR-2000ALW Safety, hereinafter referred jointly to as APC(R)-2000ALW Safety or transmitters. The manual applies to the following versions: standard, PED, flameproof Exd (XP), intrinsically safe Exi (IS).
• Within the meaning of Directive 2014/68/EU (PED), the transmitters are designed to category I, module A. PED marking does not apply to additional equipment of the transmitters, i.e. separators, valves, connectors, impulse tubes, etc. In the manufacturer’s EU declarations of conformity, the transmitters as designed above have the CE markings.
• The transmitters with permissible overload of 200 bar and lower are manufactured in accordance with good engineering practice according to article 4 point 3 of Directive 2014/68/EU.
• The manual contains data, tips and general recommendations for safe installation and operation of the transmitters, as well as troubleshooting in case of possible failure.
• The manual does not cover explosion protection issues.
• Reading the SIL EN.IB.APC.APR.ALW.SFT safety manual is mandatory, as it contains detailed data about the transmitter operation in the functional safety loop.
• The use of the equipment in hazardous zones without appropriate approvals is forbidden. It is mandatory to read EN.IX.APC.APR.ALW Explosion-proof Device User Manual (or
• EN.FM.APC.APR.ALW Hazardous Area Installation Manual), containing important information related to the installation of intrinsically safe Exi (IS) and flameproof Exd (XP) versions of the transmitters.

In addition, please refer to the Technical Information containing detailed technical data, parameters and recommendations for installation and operation.

Trademarks

• HART® is a registered trademark of FieldComm Group.  Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Google Play® is a service registered and managed by Google® Inc.
• HART® is a registered trademark of FieldComm Group.
• Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Google Play® is a service registered and managed by Google® Inc.

Definitions and abbreviations
Table 1. Definitions and abbreviations

Transmitter set range

• The figure below shows the transmitter set range and limits related to allowable set range, digital processing range and saturation limits of A/D pressure measurement transducer. As standard, values of 4 mA / 20 mA currents are assigned to LRV/URV points. In order to obtain reverse characteristics, it is possible to reverse the assignment so that the LRV/URV points are assigned to 20 mA / 4 mA currents.

SAFETY

• The installation and start-up of the device and any activities related to operation shall be carried out after thorough examination of the contents of user’s manual and instructions related thereto.
• Installation and maintenance should be carried out by qualified staff having the required authorizations to install electrical and measuring devices.
• The device shall be used according to its intended purpose in line with the permissible parameters specified on the nameplate (➔ 5.2. Transmitter identification).
• The protection elements used by the manufacturer to ensure transmitter safety may be less effective if the device is operated in a manner not consistent with its intended purpose.
• Before installing or disassembling the device, it is absolutely necessary to disconnect it from the power source.
• No repairs or alterations to the transmitter electronic system are permitted. Assessment of damages and possible repair may only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized representative.
• Do not use instruments if damaged. In case of malfunction, the device must be put out of operation.
• In case of transmitters equipped with factory-mounted process connector of C and CR type, it is unacceptable to loosen the fixing screws of the connector cover.

 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE

Delivery check
After receiving the delivery of the equipment, it is necessary to:

• make sure that the packaging and its contents were not damaged during transport;
• check the completeness and correctness of the received order, and make sure no parts are missing.

Transport

• Transport of transmitters shall be carried out with the use of covered means of transport, in original packages with diaphragm provided with protection. The packaging shall be protected against movement and direct impact of atmospheric factors.

Storage

• Transmitters shall be stored in a factory packaging, in a room without vapours and aggressive sub-stances, protected against mechanical impact. Allowable range of storage temperature:

  • -40 … 80°C (-40 … 176°F).

• GUARANTEE
  General terms and conditions of guarantee are available on the manufacturer’s website:

  • www.aplisens.com/ogolne_warunki_gwarancji.

• The guarantee shall be repealed if the device is used against its intended use, failure to comply with user’s manual or interference with the structure of the device.

IDENTIFICATION Manufacturer’s address

• APLISENS S.A. 03-192
• Warsaw  Morelowa 7 St.
• Poland

Transmitter identification

• Depending on the version of the transmitter, the nameplates may differ in the amount of information and parameters.

Table 2. Symbols occurring on the transmitter nameplate

CE/UKCA mark, declaration of conformity

• The device has been designed to meet the highest safety standards, has been tested and has left the factory in a condition that is safe for operation. The device complies with the applicable standards and regulations listed in EU and UK Declaration of Conformity. The CE or UKCA nameplate marking is dependent on delivery region of the transmitter.

INSTALLATION

General recommendations

• In order to avoid measurement errors caused by the accumulation of condensate (in gas installations) or gas bubbles (in liquid installations) in impulse lines, assembly solutions using constructions based on available engineering knowledge should be used. For a gas-eous medium, this may mean installing the transmitters above the pressure measuring point, and for liquids below this point.

Examples of transmitter installation

Figure 2. Examples of pressure transmitter installation

Figure 2. Examples of pressure transmitter installation

Figure 4. Examples of transmitter installation on tanks

Installation instructions for transmitters with distance separators

• The protection of the separator diaphragm can only be removed shortly before installation. Hydrostatic pressure of the manometric liquid column in the transmitter-separator system may cause incorrect indication of the measured value. After installation, the transmitter must be pressure-reset. Do not clean or touch the separator diaphragms using hard or pointy objects.
• Separators with pressure transmitter form a closed, calibrated system filled with gauge fluid. The opening for filling the device with gauge fluid is sealed and must not be opened.
• When choosing a mounting location, it is necessary to ensure sufficient stress relief of the capillaries tension in order to avoid excessive bending.
• Incorrect installation of the sealing may result in incorrect measurement indications. Special attention must be paid when selecting correct dimensions of the sealing.
• As standard, the separators are not provided with the gaskets.

Closing of housing covers, sealing

The front and rear cover threads have a factory coating, therefore no additional coating is required. Before tightening the covers, make sure that the thread surfaces are free of contamination, e.g. sand. It should be possible to screw the covers smoothly. If resistance is felt when tightening, on the thread there is probably dirt which must be removed before tightening.

• The transmitter housing does not provide tightness if the housing or covers thread is damaged.

Some transmitter applications require an interlock and sealing of covers to prevent unauthorized access to settings and adjustments. The method of sealing transmitters is shown in the following figure:

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Cable connection to transmitter internal terminals

• All connection and installation operations must be performed with disconnected supply voltage and other external voltages, if used.
• Failure to provide proper connection of the transmitter may result in danger.
• Risk of electric shock and/or ignition in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Cable connection
In order to perform correct connection of the cables, the following steps shall be performed:

• disconnect power supply;
• unscrew the rear cover of the transmitter body to access the power connector;
• pull the cable through the cable gland;
• connect the transmitter according to the figure below, paying attention to the correct tightening of the bolts fixing the conductor core to the terminal;
• check the correct fixing of the HART local communication jumper;
• tighten the rear cover of the transmitter body;
• leaving a small clearance of the cable inside the body, tighten the gland nut so that the gland seal is clamped on the power cable.

Figure 6. Electrical connection to transmitter

1. Housing.
2. Jumper for local HART communication.
3. Internal ground terminal.
4. External ground terminal.
5. Transmitter power terminals, 4…20 mA current loop.
6. Ammeter connection terminals for uninterruptible current measurement (optional).
7. Designation SA variant with integrated overvoltage protection (applies to Exi/IS version).

In hazardous zone, do not unscrew the housing covers after connecting the Exd (XP) flameproof transmitter to the power source.

Connection of transmitter with the option of using local HART communication

• The transmitter allows to use the local HART communication. To do this you can use a HART communicator unit or modem connected to a computer or a smartphone.
  In order to establish the local communication, it is necessary to:

  • remove HART communication jumper (item 2);
  • connect the communicator or modem to electrical terminals (item 7).

• Opening of the HART jumper results in applying resistance of 240 Ω in series in line 4…20 mA. This resistance reduces voltage on transmitter supply terminals by approximately 5 V DC for maximum current that can be set by the transmitter. To avoid the supply voltage deficit on the transmitter terminals, the HART jumper must be dismantled only for the time of performing the HART local communication.

Connection diagram of the communicator or modem to transmitter power supply and measurement system is presented below:

1. Housing.
2. Removed local HART communication jumper.
3. Internal ground terminal.
4. External ground terminal.
5. Transmitter power terminals, 4…20 mA current loop.
6. Ammeter connection terminals for uninterruptible current measurement (optional).
7. Terminals – point of connection of the communicator or HART modem.

Figure 8. Electrical connection 4…20 mA of HART to transmitter in Exd (XP) version

Figure 9. Electrical connection 4…20 mA of HART to transmitter in Exi (IS) version

• It is mandatory to read EN.IX.APC.APR.ALW Explosion-proof Device User Manual (or EN.FM.APC.APR.ALW Hazardous Area Installation Manual), containing important information related to the installation of intrinsically safe Exi (IS) and flameproof Exd (XP) versions of the transmitters The converter may also be operated using Aplisens Mobile
• Configurator installed on smartphones with Android system and connected using wireless communication.
• The software is available on Google Play®:
  • https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aplisens.mobile.amc.
• Transmitter power supply
• Transmitter supply voltage
• Power cables may be live.
• There is a risk of electric shock and/or explosion.
• Installation of the transmitter in explosion-risk atmospheres must comply with national standards and regulations.
• All explosion protection data is given in EN.IX.APC.APR.ALW and EN.FM.APC.APR.ALW manuals .

Table 3. Permissible transmitter supply voltages

Uninterruptible current measurement in 4…20 mA current loop

• The transmitter is capable of continuous current measurement in the current loop using an ammeter. In order to maintain the current measurement error below 0,05%, the internal resistance of the ammeter shall be less than 10 Ω.
• Ammeter connection diagram – see: ➔ Figure 6. Electrical connection to transmitter.

Specifications of electrical switching terminals

• Internal electrical switching terminals are suitable for conductors with the cross-section from 0,5 to 2,5 mm2. The internal and external electrical ground terminal of the body is suitable for conductors with cross-section from 0,5 to 5 mm2.

Cabling specification

• Aplisens S.A. recommends using two-wire screened twisted pair cable. The outer diameter of the cable shell from 5 to 9 mm is recommended.

Resistance load in power supply line

• The power line resistance, power source resistance and other additional serial resistances increase the voltage drops between the power source and the transmitter terminals. The maximum transmitter cur-rent under normal operation conditions is defined as I_max = 20,500 mA + E, where E is the acceptable safety error, which is ± 0,160 mA.
• The maximum resistance value in the power circuit (along with the power cables resistance) is defined by the formula:
• where:
• RL_MAX – maximum power supply line resistance [Ω],
• U – voltage at the supply terminals of 4…20 mA current loop [V],
• Umin – minimum supply voltage of transmitter [V] (➔ Table 3. Permissible transmitter supply voltages).  7.2.6. Shielding, equipotential bonding
• When using a cable in the screen, connect the screen on one side to ground, preferably in place where transmitter is powered.

Equipotential bonding

• When using an intrinsically safe transmitter with an additional overvoltage protection, having the designation “SA version” on the plate, the transmitter should be powered from a galvanically separated power source or, if this is not possible, equipotential bonding of the transmitter and the power supply device should be ensured by means of equipotential bonding conductors. In this respect the locally applicable regulations must be observed.

Overvoltage protection

• Transmitters comply with EMC standards for safety-related products used in general industrial environment. Transmitters in standard and flameproof versions are fitted with overvoltage protection. In intrinsically safe transmitters, in order to increase the resistance to excessive surge, it is possible to use the overvoltage protection SA version.
• Transmitters with integrated overvoltage protection SA should be grounded.
• Overvoltage protection parameters in transmitters in standard, Exd (XP) or Exi SA (IS SA) versions:
  • discharge threshold voltage: 230 V DC;
  • discharge threshold impulse voltage: 450 V (pulse 100 V/µs);
  • discharge threshold impulse voltage: 600 V (pulse 1000 V/µs);
  • discharge current for 1 surge: 20 kA, 8/20 µs;
  • discharge current for 10 surges: 10 kA, 8/20 µs;
  • discharge current for 300 surges: 200 A, 10/1000 µs.

START-UP

• As standard, the transmitter is adjusted to a set range equal to the base range, unless a specific set range is provided in the order. The base range and the basic unit of the transmitter can be read out from its nameplate (➔ 5.2. Transmitter identification).
• Use the transmitter within the allowable pressure limits. Risk of injury due to component breakage after exceeding the maximum permitted operating pressure.

Alarm configuration

• Transmitters has a developed internal diagnostics resulting from the requirements of PN-EN 61508 standard. The transmitter’s internal diagnostics monitors the operation of its electronic circuits, process and environmental parameters, ensuring the required level of functional safety. Diagnosis of dangerous statuses or malfunctioning of the internal transmitter systems results in setting alarm current I_AL < 3,600 mA.
• The user cannot disable diagnostics or change the value of alarm current. The figure below shows the normal operation ranges of the transmitter process output and the ranges of saturation and alarm currents.

Figure 10. Set range current, saturation currents, alarm currents

1. – Set 4…20 mA current area is corresponding to setpoint 0…100% of the process output.
2. – Lower saturation current of 3,800 mA for NAMUR mode.
3. – Lower saturation current of 3,900 mA for NORMAL mode.
4. – Upper saturation current of 20,500 mA for NAMUR and NORMAL mode.
5. – Alarm current area I_AL < 3,600 mA for internal diagnostic alarms.
6. – Alarm current area I_AL > 20,660 mA for alarms related to safe failures with external diagnostics.

The transmitter diagnostics continually tests the environmental parameters:

• temperature of the pressure measurement structure sensor;
• temperature of the ADC transducer converting the electric signal from the pressure sensor to the digital value of measurement;
• temperature of the CPU structure (transmitter’s main microcontroller).
• If the transmitter operating temperature limits are exceeded, the diagnostics will trigger an alarm I_AL < 3,600 mA. Temperature return to permissible range of the transmitter operation will result in deactivation of the diagnostic alarm mode and return to normal operation.

The transmitter diagnostics continually tests the pressure process parameters:

• if the pressure / differential pressure value increases above 50% of the base range width from URL point reaching the UPL point, the diagnostics will trigger an alarm I_AL < 3,600 mA;
• if the pressure / differential pressure value decreases below 50% of the base range width from LRL point reaching the LPL point, the diagnostics will trigger an alarm I_AL < 3,600 mA.
• The return of the pressure / differential pressure into area between point LPL and point UPL will result in deactivating the alarm and returning the transmitter to its normal operation.

The transmitter diagnostics continually tests electric parameters and software resources of transmitter:

• If the inner diagnostics detects the malfunctioning or failure of the transmitter which are not critical with regard of integrity of hardware and software – software of the transmitter will activate alarm I_AL < 3,600 mA. The diagnostic alarm condition will continue until the failure or damage is resolved. Error/failure number Exxxx will appear on LCD2; the ERROR message will be dis-played on LCD3. The image will blink to attract the operator’s attention;
• If the inner diagnostics detects malfunctioning or failure of the transmitter which are critical from the point of view of integrity of hardware and software (such as the hardware error of RAM, FLASH, SVS, CPU logs, mathematical computation error, or if there is a difference exceeding 1% between the set process current and the current measured in the line), the transmitter will immediately stop operation and activate the critical diagnostic alarm mode. The transmitter dis-play will be switched off. HART communication with the transmitter will not be possible. In the critical diagnostic alarm mode, the additional protection of the transmitter disconnects its power supply from loop 4…20 mA. In such a case, alarm current I_AL is much lower than 3,600 mA and is less than 0,500 mA. The transmitter will remain in OFF state until the power is disconnected and the transmitter is switched on again.

Configuration of operating mode

• Before starting the work with the transmitter, the following parameters must be configured:
  • basic unit of transmitter,
  • processing characteristics,
  • the beginning of the set LRV range,
  • the end of the set URV range,
  • damping time constant,
  • NORMAL/NAMUR analogue output operation mode,
  • transmitter tag (TAG),
  • LCD display configuration parameters,
  • setting of the settings change lock password.

Correction of impact of transmitter mounting position on site – pressure reset
Once the transmitter is mounted in a target location, it must be reset. This operation will eliminate the possible influence of the mounting position on the indication of pressure / differential pressure. In order to do so:

• in case of relative pressure transmitter without pressure supplied (vented), perform the pressure resetting operation using the local MENU or HART communication;
• in the case of a differential pressure transmitter, at compensated pressures on the L and H supply, perform the pressure reset operation by means of local MENU or HART  communication;
• in case of absolute pressure transmitter the resetting is only possible with an absolute pressure calibration device. Otherwise an attempt to reset the transmitter will display an error.

Correction of impact of spacing of distance separators on site

• In pressure / differential pressure transmitters with distance separator(s), it is required to make an adjustment depending on the impact of the separator position. The adjustment is made after the transmitter has been installed on site, before filling the plant. To do this, select “SETLRV” and “BYPRES” in the transmitter menu. Upon acknowledgement
• (“DONE”), a 4 mA signal, including the impact of the sepa-rator positions, is set in the transmitter. The 20 mA signal is set by selecting “SETURV”. For level measurements, fill the tank to a level corresponding to 20 mA, select “BYPRES” and confirm. If it is not possible to fill the tank/plant to the value corresponding to the 20 mA signal, the URV value may be set by selecting “BYVALU” function and entering the value. The value (in pressure units) is calculated by adding the planned measurement span value to the pressure value (PV) obtained after setting the LRV signal (4 mA).
• Once the transmitter parameters have been entered and it has been reset at the workstation, it is required to:
  • Secure the device against the possibility of making changes in the local setpoint change MENU.
  • Set your own password different from default password of “00000000”. The new pass-word may consist of any combination of 8 hexadecimal characters 0…9, A…F. Store the password in a safe place. If the password is lost, its restoration or resetting to factory settings may only be performed by the manufacturer.
  • Activate the setpoint change lock to secure the transmitter against accidental, unintentional change of parameters.
• Pressure reset can be done via local setpoint change MENU or HART communication. The remaining operations described in this section may only be performed using HART communication.
  • For Exd (XP) type transmitters, opening the housing cover in the hazardous zone in order to use the local setpoint change MENU is forbidden.

Flow measurements

• Differential pressure transmitter APR-2000ALW Safety can be used for venture flow measurement. Flow measurements often require setting of pressure processing characteristics for output current setpoints other than linear. In APR-2000ALW Safety the following characteristics are available for the user:
  • linear characteristics;
  • second-stage root characteristics with relay characteristics and 0,2% hysteresis in the dead-band;
  • manufacturer’s dual linear characteristics No.1+second-stage root characteristics for constant deadband = 0,6% of setpoints;
  • manufacturer’s single linear characteristics No.2+second-stage root characteristics and 0,2%hysteresis in the deadband;
  • square characteristics;
  • special characteristics based on user-modified table.

Level measurements

• Transmitters APC(R)-2000ALW Safety can be used for liquid level measurement in open or closed tanks. Examples of transmitter installation are shown in ➔ Figure 4. Examples of transmitter installation on tanks. The transmitter can be configured in physical units of liquid column such as water and mercury at several temperatures of the liquid. It is also possible to enter the user’s unit and perform any scaling of the setpoint indication. In case of tanks with irregular shapes, it is possible to use the user’s characteristics to compensate the effect of the shape on the converted volume of liquid in the tank.

Pressure and differential pressure measurements

• The APC-2000ALW Safety transmitter is intended for measuring the relative (overpressure and under-pressure) and absolute gas, vapour and liquid pressure. Examples of transmitter installation are shown in ➔ Figure 2. Examples of pressure transmitter installation.
• The APR-2000ALW Safety transmitter measure differential pressure on orifices, impact pressure tubes, filters, level in pressure tanks, etc. Examples of transmitter installation are shown in ➔ Figure 3. Examples of differential pressure transmitter installation.
• The transmitter may be configured for one of many physical units of pressure. It is also possible to enter the user’s unit and perform any scaling of the setpoint indication.
• For more issues regarding pressure, vacuum, differential pressure, level, flow measurements, refer to the Technical Information.

OPERATION

• The transmitter gives the possibility of rotating the housing and adjusting the display position to the mounting position of the body. To rotate the housing, loosen the screw (item 1), position the transmitter housing (item 2) as required, tighten the screw (item 1). Access to the extensions (item 6) used to rotate the display is provided after tighten blocking screw (item 5) and opening the front cover (item 3). The display can be rotated by 345° with 15° step.

Figure 11. Rotation of the housing, change of display position and access to buttons

1. Screw blocking transmitter rotation.
2. Transmitter housing.
3. Front cover.
4. Local buttons.
5. Screw blocking front cover unscrewing
6. Extensions for display rotation.

In hazardous zone, do not unscrew the housing covers after connecting the flameproof Exd (XP) transmitter to the power source.

Local LCD display
The LCD has three primary information fields identified in the figure below as LCD1, LCD2, LCD3.

Figure 12. Display information fields LCD1 field:

• [mA] – value (milliamperes) of process current in line 4…20 mA, proportional to the measured pressure. [%] – value (percentage) of the setpoint U(t) of current controller in current loop 4…20 mA. This value is the ratio of the process current Ip(t) to the current range width according to the following formula:

LCD2 field:

• The LCD2 field is used mainly to display floating point decimal values in a unit displayed on LCD3. In some cases, other messages may be displayed:
  • ERROR in case of some operating errors or failure diagnosed in the transmitter, error/failure number Exxxx will appear on LCD2, the ERROR message will be displayed on LCD3. The image will blink to attract the operator’s attention. The transmitter will set the current output to alarm status I_AL < 3,600 mA. In order to identify the cause, please refer to the chapter “Troubleshooting” placed in Technical Information;
  • undEr if the limit below LRV of the set range (only in MID mode) is exceeded by the process, undEr (under) message will appear on LCD2. The image will blink to attract the operator’s attention. The transmitter will set the current output to alarm status I_AL < 3,600 mA;
  • ouEr if the limit above URV of the set range (only in MID mode) is exceeded by the process, ouEr (over) message will appear on LCD2. The image will blink to draw the operator’s attention. The transmitter will set the current output to alarm status I_AL < 3,600 mA;
  • ● ● ● ● when the set position of comma (point) on LCD2 does not allow for the correct display of the process variable, four dots ● ● ● ● will appear on LCD. The image will blink to attract the operator’s attention. In this situation, change the decimal point position in the local setpoint change MENU or via HART communication.

LCD3 field:
Abbreviations of physical units of pressures and levels and their description:

Abbreviations of temperature measurement point name:

• SENS °C
  • temperature of pressure / differential pressure sensor measurement structure in degrees
• CPU °C
  • temperature of the main CPU structure in degrees Celsius.

ASCII characters displayed on LCD3 in user’s unit:

• Using HART communication, the user can configure its own 6-character unit displayed on LCD3. It is possible to display ASCII characters from the range 32…96 dec or 20…60 hex, i.e.: !”#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`

Local buttons

• Local buttons are used to enable the configuration mode of some transmitter parameters and to navigate through MENU and accept MENU options. The MENU can be accessed by pressing and holding any of the buttons for at least 4 seconds. After this time, the LCD3 field of the local display will show an EXIT message. This signals entering into the MENU navigation mode.

Local configuration of setpoints

• Transmitter enables local configuration of some of the most common setpoints via local buttons and local LCD display.

Navigation in local setpoints MENU

• The MENU can be accessed by pressing and holding any of the buttons for at least 4 seconds. After this time, the LCD3 field of the local display will show an EXIT message. This signals entering into the local configuration MENU. By pressing the buttons with arrows [↑] [↓] for at least 1 second you can move up or down in MENU.

Acceptance of local setpoints

• The button marked with symbol [●] is used to accept the selection. The acceptance of setpoint change is confirmed by a DONE message displayed on LCD3. After changing the setpoint, the transmitter leaves the local configuration change MENU. If no selection is made in the MENU mode, after 2 minutes the transmitter automatically returns to display of standard messages. The MENU can also be left by selecting and accepting the EXIT option.

Structure of local setpoints MENU

• Press and hold any of 3 buttons for 4 seconds.
• When navigating in the area of the active local MENU, holding the button required to trigger the action is minimum 1 second. Continuous pressing of the ↑ or ↓ button results in scrolling of the MENU positions every 1 second. If the local MENU remains inactive for more than 2 minutes, after this time the transmitter will automatically leave the MENU mode and will display the process variable.

Figure 13. Local menu structure of transmitter

Remote configuration of setpoints (HART)

• The transmitter allows to read out and configure the parameters via HART communication using 4…20 mA loop as a physical layer for FSK BELL 202 modulation.

Compatible devices

• The following devices may be used to communicate with the transmitter:
  • Aplisens S.A. KAP-03, KAP-03Ex communicator;
  • communicators from other companies, including those using DDL and DTM libraries;
  • PC computers equipped with HART modem (e.g. HART/USB converter by Aplisens S.A.) with Windows 7 or Windows 10 operating system with installed Raport 2;
  • PC computers equipped with HART modem using software from other companies, accepting DDL and DTM libraries;
  • smartphones with Android system, using a converter providing wireless communication (e.g. HART/USB converter by Aplisens S.A.) using Aplisens Mobile Configurator. The software is available on Google Play under the link:
  • https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aplisens.mobile.amc.

Compatible configuration software

• Raport 2 Aplisens under control of Windows 7 or Windows 10;
• Aplisens Mobile Configurator under control of the Android system;
• every software from other companies accepting DDL and DTM libraries.

Local HART communication jumper

• The transmitter allows to use the local HART communication. To do this you can use a HART communicator unit or modem interoperating with a computer or a smartphone.
• In order to establish communication, it is necessary to:
  • remove the HART communication jumper (➔ Figure 7. Electrical connection 4…20 mA of HART to transmitter in standard version, item 2);
  • connect the communicator or modem to terminals (➔ 7.1.2. Connection of transmitter with the option of using local HART communication).

MAINTENANCE

Periodic inspections

• Periodic inspections shall be carried out in accordance with applicable standards. During the inspection, the condition of the pressure (absence of loosened elements and leaks) and electrical (check of connections reliability and condition of gaskets and glands) connectors, condition of separating diaphragms (tarnish, corrosion) and stability of fixing of the housing and mounting bracket (if used) shall be checked. Check the processing characteristics by performing the operations specific for the CALIBRATION and possibly CONFIGURATION procedure.

Non-periodic inspections

• If the transmitter at the installation site has been exposed to mechanical damage, pressure overload, hydraulic pulses, overvoltage, deposits, medium crystallization, undercutting of the diaphragm, or in-correct operation of the transmitter is detected, the device should be inspected. Check the condition of the diaphragm, clean it, check the electrical functionality of the transmitter and the processing characteristics.
  • If there is no signal in the transmission line or its value is improper, check the supply line, connection status on terminal blocks, connectors, etc. Check if the supply voltage and load resistance are correct.

Cleaning/washing

• To remove impurities from the external surfaces of the transmitter wipe it with a cloth dampened in water.

Diaphragm cleaning

• The only possible method of cleaning the transmitter diaphragms is to dissolve the sludge produced.
  • Do not remove deposits and impurities from the transmitter diaphragms, which are formed during operation, mechanically using tools, since the diaphragms and the transmitter can be damaged.

Spare parts

• Parts of the transmitter that may be worn or damaged and thus replaced: cover seal.
• Other parts in the case of SIL, ATEX, PED type of the transmitter may be replaced only by the manufacturer or an authorized representative.

Repair

• Faulty or non-operational transmitter shall be provided to the manufacturer.

Returns

• In the following cases the transmitter should be returned directly to the manufacturer:
  • need for repair;
  • need for factory calibration;
  • replacement of improperly selected/shipped transmitter.

SCRAPPING, DISPOSAL

• Worn or damaged devices shall be scrapped in accordance with WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) on waste electrical and electronic equipment or returned to the manufacturer.

HISTORY OF REVISIONS

• Revision 02.B.001/2023.04

References

• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.
• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.
• APLISENS S.A. - Pressure transmitters, differential pressure transmitters, hydrostatic level probes, level transmitters.
• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.
• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.
• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.
• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.
• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.
• Aplisens S.A. - Produkcja Przemysłowej Aparatury Pomiarowej i Elementów Automatyki.
• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.
• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.
• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.
• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.
• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.
• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.
• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.
• Aplisens S.A. - Produkcja Przemysłowej Aparatury Pomiarowej i Elementów Automatyki.
• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.
• Aplisens S.A. is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality process instrumentation.

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