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ABB DATUM L160 User Manual

Wall-/pipe-mounted universal level indicator
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  • Page 1 User Guide DATUM L160 Wall-/Pipe-Mounted Universal Level Indicator ABB Instrumentation...
  • Page 2 Use of this manual for any other purpose is specifically prohibited and its contents are not to be reproduced in full or part without prior approval of Technical Communications Department, ABB Instrumentation. Health and Safety To ensure that our products are safe and without risk to health, the following points must be noted: 1.
  • Page 3 GETTING STARTED This manual is divided into five sections which contain all the information needed to install, configure, commission and operate the DATUM L160. Each section is identified clearly by a symbol as shown below. Displays and Controls • Displays and function keys •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS ..............3 1.1 Introduction ....................3 1.2 Use of Function Keys ................4 1.3 LED Alarms and Indicators ..............5 1.4 Error Messages ..................6 OPERATOR MODE ..................7 2.1 Introduction ....................7 2.2 Operating Page – Standard (Level 1) ............. 8 2.3 Operating Page –...

  • Page 5: Displays And Function Keys

    1 DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS 1.1 Introduction – Fig. 1.1 The DATUM L160 front panel display, function keys and LED indicators are shown in Fig. 1.1. tESt Alarm LEDs Display (secret-till-lit) Displays shown during Function Keys the start up procedure...

  • Page 6: Use Of Function Keys

    …1 DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS 1.2 Use of Function Keys – Fig. 1.2 A – Raise and Lower Keys 100. 0 100. 1 – 99. 9 LEVEL2 Use to change/set a parameter value… or… LEVEL1 …move between levels B – Parameter Advance Key Frame 1 LEVEL1 LEVELx...

  • Page 7: Led Alarms And Indicators

    1 DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS… 1.3 LED Alarms and Indicators – Fig. 1.3 Alarm LEDs Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Alarm 3 Status All flashing Level indicator is in the configuration mode – see Section 4.2 A1, A2 and A3 Flashes when Alarm is active (off when inactive) Lit constantly when Alarm is an active, latched alarm which has been acknowledged Fig.

  • Page 8: Error Messages

    …1 DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS 1.4 Error Messages Display Error/Action To Clear Display Start-up screen Clears automatically tESt Displayed at system start-up. (after 3 secs.) to display software version/issue – see Fig. 1.1. Calibration error Press the key. CAL. E rr Turn mains power off and on again (if the error persists contact the ServiceOrganization).

  • Page 9: Operator Mode

    2 OPERATOR MODE 2.1 Introduction Operator Mode (Level 1) is the normal day-to-day mode of the DATUM L160. Frames displayed in Level 1 are determined and limited by the indicator functions which are selected during configuration of the instrument – see Section 4.

  • Page 10: Operating Page - Standard (Level 1)

    …2 OPERATOR MODE 2.2 Operating Page – Standard (Level 1) Process Variable 2145. 3 Normally displayed in engineering 2145. 3 units. To view the input value (in electrical 12. 6 units) press the key. •1 Global Alarm Acknowledge (latch alarms only) UN-ACK –...

  • Page 11: Operating Page - Max./Min./Average Functions (Level 1)

    2 OPERATOR MODE… 2.3 Operating Page – Max./Min./Average Functions (Level 1) See Section 4.3.3 for details of Max./Min./Average functions. Measured Level 2145. 3 To view the input value (in electrical units) press the key. Global Alarm Acknowledge (latch alarms only) UN-ACK –...
  • Page 12 …2 OPERATOR MODE …2.3 Operating Page – Max./Min./Average Functions (Level 1) •1 Maximum Value H150. 2 This is the maximum value of the process variable since the maximum was reset. To reset the maximum value, select rSt-Y then rSt-n press the key.

  • Page 13: Operating Page - Volume Function (Level 1)

    2 OPERATOR MODE… 2.4 Operating Page – Volume Function (Level 1) Process Variable 2145. 3 Normally displayed in engineering 2145. 3 units. To view the input value (in electrical 12. 6 units) press the key. •1 Global Alarm Acknowledge (latch alarms only) UN-ACK –...

  • Page 14: Set Up Mode

    3 SET UP MODE 3.1 Introduction To access the Set Up Level (Level 2) the correct code must be entered in the security code frame ( ) in Level 1 – see Sections 2.2 to 2.4. CodE LEVEL2 Level 2 – Set Up Level 1 –...

  • Page 15: Set Up Level (Level 2)

    …3 SET UP MODE 3.2 Set Up Level (Level 2) Level 2 LEVEL2 Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this level, press the key for a few seconds. •1 Alarm 1 Trip Point A1. h P Alarm type: = High level alarm A1.
  • Page 16 …3 SET UP MODE …3.2 Setup Level (Level 2) •1 Alarm 3 Trip Point A3. h P Alarm type [In engineering units or % engineering span 300. 3 per hour] •2 Alarm 3 Hysteresis A3 HYS Not applicable to alarm type. A3.
  • Page 17 3 SET UP MODE… …3.2 Setup Level (Level 2) •1 Maximum Value H150. 2 This is the maximum value of the level input since the maximum was reset. rSt-n o reset the maximum value, select rSt-Y then press key. – reset rSt-Y –...

  • Page 18: Configuration Mode

    4 CONFIGURATION MODE 4.1 Introduction – Fig. 4.1 The Configuration Mode comprises two levels (3 and 4) as shown in Fig. 4.1. Level 3 is divided into four frames. For most simple applications it is only necessary to set up the parameters in the first frame. Note.
  • Page 19 4 CONFIGURATION MODE… …4.1 Introduction – Fig. 4.1 Level 4 LEVEL4 Engineering Level 3 ENG HI LEVEL3 Range High Engineering Hardware ENG LO A 1200 Range Low Configuration b 1200 Retransmission C 1200 rEt HI Range High d 1200 Retransmission rEt LO Alarms and Range Low...

  • Page 20: Accessing The Configuration Mode

    …4 CONFIGURATION MODE 4.2 Accessing the Configuration Mode To access the Configuration Mode, enter the correct configuration code in Level 1 – see Sections 2.2 to 2.4. The Configuration password is set up in Level 4. 4.3 Basic Hardware and Indicator Functions (Level 3) 4.3.1 Hardware Assignment and Input Type –...
  • Page 21 4 CONFIGURATION MODE… …4.3.1 Hardware Assignment and Input Type – Fig. 4.2 A – Hardware Configuration 1200 Display Relay 1 Relay 2* Relay 3* Logic Output Analog Output 50Hz 60Hz Source Source Source Source Source Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Alarm 3 IPFAIL Alarm 1 Alarm 2...

  • Page 22: Alarms

    …4 CONFIGURATION MODE 4.3.2 Alarms – Figs. 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 and 4.6 All alarms output relays are de-energised in the alarm state (fail safe). 'EFGH' Settings 0000 The first character (E, F, G or H) identifies the parameter to be changed. The current setting is 0000 indicated by a flashing letter.
  • Page 23 4 CONFIGURATION MODE… …4.3.2 Alarms – Figs. 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 and 4.6 E – Alarm 1 Type 0000 Display None High Process Low Process High Latch Low Latch Fast Rate Slow Rate F – Alarm 2 Type G – Alarm 3 Type 0000 0000 Display...
  • Page 24 …4 CONFIGURATION MODE …4.3.2 Alarms – Figs. 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 and 4.6 Hysteresis Trip Point Hysteresis Process Variable Alarm On High Process Alarm Off Alarm Low Process Alarm Information an alarm becomes active when the process variable rises Process Alarms – above the high process alarm trip point value or falls below the low process alarm trip point value.
  • Page 25 4 CONFIGURATION MODE… …4.3.2 Alarms – Figs. 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 and 4.6 Hours t (191 secs) t (191 secs) Alarm On Alarm Off Information an alarm becomes active when the rate of Fast/Slow Rate Alarms – change in the process variable is faster or slower than the configured alarm value.
  • Page 26 …4 CONFIGURATION MODE Alarm Trip Value Alarm Trip Hysteresis Alarm Alarm Latched Alarm Off Alarm Acknowledgement State High Latch Alarm Alarm Trip + Hysteresis Alarm Trip Value Alarm On Alarm Alarm Latched Alarm Acknowledgement State Low Latch Alarm Information – An alarm becomes active when the process High/Low Latch Alarms variable value rises above the high latch alarm trip point value or falls below the low latch alarm trip point value.

  • Page 27: Operator Functions

    4 CONFIGURATION MODE… 4.3.3 Operator Functions – Fig. 4.7 'JKLN' Settings 0000 The first character (J, K, L or N) identifies the parameter to be changed (indicated by a flashing 0000 letter). Available parameter options are shown in Fig. 4.7 below. 0000 = Not applicable = Not applicable...

  • Page 28: Digital Input And Serial Communications

    …4 CONFIGURATION MODE 4.3.4 Digital Input and Serial Communications – Fig. 4.8 and 4.9 'PRST' Settings 0000 The first character (P, R, S or T) identifies the parameter to be changed. The current setting is 0000 indicated by a flashing letter. Parameter options are shown in Fig.
  • Page 29 4 CONFIGURATION MODE… P – Digital Input Function R – Analog Input Filter 0000 0000 Display Display None 0 seconds Average, Max/Min Reset 1 second Front Panel Lockout 2 seconds Alarm Acknowledge 5 seconds 10 seconds 20 seconds 40 seconds 60 seconds S –...

  • Page 30: Ranges And Passwords (Level 4)

    …4 CONFIGURATION MODE… 4.4 Ranges and Passwords (Level 4) Level 4 LEVEL4 Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this level, press the key for a few seconds. Engineering (Display) Range ENG HI High Value (100.0 metres) 100. 0 [–9999 to 99999] Low Value ENG LO...
  • Page 31 4 CONFIGURATION MODE …4.4 Ranges and Passwords (Level 4) Volume Constant – Fig. 4.10 VOLCON This constant can be used to calculate the volume of liquid in a tank from the measured level 1. 0 [0.0 to 999.9] Set Up Password S-PASS The password enables access to the set up level (Level 2).

  • Page 32: Installation

    5 INSTALLATION 5.1 Siting the System – Fig. 5.1 DATUM L160 Information. Sensor cable runs over long distances can pick up transients which could impair the operation of the L160. Transient protection within L160 Level System gives protection against induced voltage transients of up to 2kV.

  • Page 33: Siting The Instrment

    5 INSTALLATION… 5.2 Siting the Instrment – Figs. 5.2 and 5.3 Close to Sensor Minimum Sensor At Eye Level Avoid Vibration Fig. 5.2 Siting the Instrument – General Requirements...
  • Page 34 …5 INSTALLATION …5.2 Siting the Instrument – Figs. 5.2 and 5.3 Temperature Limits Environmental Limits 60°C IP66 Max. IP66 NEMA4X –10°C NEMA4X Min. Humidity Limits Use Screened Cable 0 to 90% RH Fig. 5.3 Environmental Requirements...

  • Page 35: Mounting The Instrument

    5 INSTALLATION… 5.3 Mounting the Instrument – Figs. 5.4 and 5.5 The instrument is designed for wall-mounting or pipe-mounting (see Fig. 5.5). The pipe-mounting kit (part no. 4600/0138) is suitable for both vertical and horizontal pipes. Overall dimensions are shown in Fig. 5.4. 161.5 (6.3) Dimensions in mm (in.) (9.84)
  • Page 36 …5 INSTALLATION …5.3 Mounting the Instrument – Figs. 5.4 and 5.5 Drill suitable holes Wall-mounting Wall-mounting Wall-mountng Wall-mountng Wall-mountng Mark fixing centres (see Fig. 5.4) Fix instrument to wall using suitable fixings Fix the instrument to the wall using suitable fixings Fix the instrument to the wall using suitable fixings Fix the instrument to the wall using suitable fixings Position ‘U’...

  • Page 37: Electrical Connections

    5 INSTALLATION… EC Directive 89/336/EEC In order to meet the requirements of the EC Directive 89/336/EEC for EMC regulations, this product must not be used in a non-industrial environment. 5.4 Electrical Connections – Fig. 5.6 (overleaf) Warning. Before making any connections, ensure that the power supply, any high voltage-operated control circuits and high common mode voltages are switched off.
  • Page 38 …5 INSTALLATION Note. Connect earth 85 to 265V AC 24V DC (ground) wire and sensor Mains Supply Supply screens to chassis earth stud. – Relay 3 Power Connections Relay 1 RS485 TX– RX– RX+ + – Isig +3v 0vs –3vs Logic output Relay 2...
  • Page 39 CUSTOMER CONFIGURATION LOG LEVEL4 ENG HI LEVEL3 ENG LO A 1KC0 rEt HI E 0000 rEt LO VOLCON J 0000 S-PASS C-PASS P 0000 Addr.
  • Page 40 CUSTOMER SETUP LOG LEVEL2 A1xx LEVEL1 A1HYSt A2xx CodE A2HYSt A3xx A3HYSt A xxxx H xxxx L xxxx SPGrAV 0AdJ Instrument Serial Number: L 1 6 0 / Product Code:...
  • Page 41 Customer Support ABB Instrumentation provides a comprehensive after sales service via a Worldwide Service Organization. Contact one of the following offices for details on your nearest Service and Repair Centre. United Kingdom ABB Instrumentation Limited Tel: +44 (0)1480 475321 Fax: +44 (0)1480 470787 United States of America ABB Automation Inc.
  • Page 42 The Company's policy is one of continuous product improvement and the right is reserved to modify the information contained herein without notice. © ABB 1999 Printed in UK (12.99) ABB Instrumentation Ltd ABB Automation Inc. ABB Kent-Taylor SpA St. Neots...

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