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GLI International PRO-series Operating Manual

Electrodeless conductivity transmitter. (for conductivity, % concentration, and tds measurement)
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OPERATING MANUAL
PRO-series Model E3
Electrodeless Conductivity
Transmitter
(for conductivity, % concentration, and TDS measurement)
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PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmit

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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter (for conductivity, % concentration, and TDS measurement) PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmit...
  • Page 2 WARRANTY GLI International, Inc. warrants the PRO-series Model E3 to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 2 years (24 months) from the date of shipment of this product from our facility. A warranty claim will not be honored if...
  • Page 3 M1987 (CNL). All devices are UL Listed (Control Number 9NX6) and hold a Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D Hazardous Locations rating. For Compliance Information ONLY, contact: Product Regulations Manager GLI International 9020 West Dean Road Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53224, USA PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 4 A WARNING LOOKS LIKE THIS. IT WARNS YOU OF THE POTENTIAL FOR PERSONAL INJURY. CAUTION: A CAUTION LOOKS LIKE THIS. IT ALERTS YOU TO POSSIBLE INSTRUMENT MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE. ☞ NOTE: A note looks like this. It alerts you to important operating information. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 5 Zeroing Tip! If the “ZERO: CONFIRM FAILURE?” screen appears at any time during zeroing, Ø Ø press ENTER key to confirm. Then, use the key to select between “CAL: EXIT” or “CAL: REPEAT” and do one of the following: (continued on next page) PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 6 CONFIRM ACTIVE?” screen appears, press ENTER key again to return the analog output to its active state (MEASURE screen appears). • With “COND? (CAL: REPEAT)” selected, press ENTER key to repeat calibration of the point. (continued on next page) PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 7 D. COMPLETING TRANSMITTER CONFIGURATION To further configure the transmitter to your application requirements, use the appropriate CONFIGURE screens to make selections and “key in” values. Refer to PART THREE, Section 3 for complete configuration details. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    2.1 Displaying Main Branch Selection Screens .......... 3 2.2 Displaying Top-level Menu Screens............3 2.3 Displaying Submenu Screens ............... 3 2.4 Adjusting Edit/Selection Screen Values ..........3 2.5 Entering (Storing) Edit/Selection Screen Values/Choices..... 3 PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 10 5.3 OUTPUT Test Signal................6 - 5.4 Firmware (EPROM VERSION) Check ........... 5.5 SELECT SIM Measurement ............. 5.6 SIM SENSOR Setting................5.7 RESET CONFIGURE Values to Factory Defaults......5.8 RESET CALIBRATE Values to Factory Defaults ........7 PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 11 3.1 Checking Electrical Connections............7 3.2 Verifying Sensor Operation ..............7 3.3 Verifying Transmitter Operation ............7 3.4 Verifying Sensor Interconnect Cable Integrity........7 SECTION 4 TRANSMITTER REPAIR/RETURN 4.1 Customer Assistance................7 4.2 Repair/Return Policy ................7 PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 12 BUILT-IN Chemical Concentration Tables ............... TABLE B Values for USER-DEFINED Concentration Table ............TABLE C Values for TEMP TABLE ....................4 TABLE D Transmitter Configuration Settings (Ranges/Choices and Defaults) ......5 -5 TABLE E Conductivity Reference Solutions..................5 PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 13: Part O N E - I N T R O D U C T I O N

    Parameter values can be entered to define the endpoints at which the 4 mA and 20 mA analog output values are de- sired (range expand). For analog output setup details, see PART THREE, Section 3.4. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 14: Transmitter Safety

    IEC 1000 (EN 61000) series testing for electromagnetic and radio frequency emissions and immunity. Refer to Figure 1- 1 and the specifications in Section 2.1 for more information. IMMUNITY EMISSIONS FIGURE 1-1 EMC Diagram PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    COND CAL ...... Enter compensation reference temperature, and reference solution’s known linear % per ° C slope and value SAMPLE CAL ....Enter one sample value (determined by laboratory analysis or a comparison reading) PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 16 Without Back Cover for Panel Mount: 3.75 in. W x 3.75 in. H x 0.75 in. D (95 mm W x 95 mm H x 19 mm D) Net Weight ......... 10 oz. (280 g) approximately PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitt...

  • Page 17: Part T W O - I N S T A L L A T I O N

    ➥ Protected from corrosive fluids. ➥ Within ambient temperature limits (-4 to +140°F or -20 to +60°C). CAUTION: EXPOSING THE TRANSMITTER TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT MAY INCREASE THE OPERATING TEMPERATURE ABOVE ITS SPECIFIED LIMIT, AND DECREASE DISPLAY VISIBILITY. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 18: Wall And Pipe Mounting

    PRO-SERIES COVER IS TWISTED ONTO ADAPTER. TRANSMITTER VERTICAL PIPE MOUNT HORIZONTAL WALL MOUNT PIPE MOUNT SCREWS (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) PRO-SERIES WALL/PIPE ADAPTER STRAPS OR HOSE CLAMPS (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) FIGURE 2-1 Wall and Pipe Mounting Details PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 19: Panel Mounting

    3. Attach transmitter to retainer plate using its four captive screws. ☞ NOTE: If panel is too thick, remove captive screws from transmitter, and use longer screws pro- vided in hardware kit. FIGURE 2-2 Panel Mounting Details PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 20: Integral Sensor Mounting

    COUPLING (SUPPLIED WITH GLI SENSOR THAT HAS "PRO1" SUFFIX IN SENSOR PART NUMBER) BOTTOM OF SWIVEL NUT GLI SENSOR (COUPLING AND SENSOR APPEAR DIFFERENTLY FOR EACH MEASUREMENT TYPE) FIGURE 2-3 Integral Sensor Mounting Details PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 21: Electrical Connections

    Loop cable 2-1/2 times through ferrite (Steward #28B0686-200, Fair-Rite Corp. #2643665702, or equivalent). PRO-E-ESP: 0E Conductivity White (Drive) Blue (Drive) Shield (Temp) Yellow (Ground) Green (Signal) FIGURE 2-4 Transmitter Terminal Designations PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 22: Gli Electrodeless Conductivity Sensor

    (or interconnect) cable wires as shown, matching colors as indicated. (Terminal 6 is unused.) NOTE: For systems not requiring CE compliance and lacking an earth ground, connect the outer shield to Terminal 3 on TB2. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 23: Figure 2-5 Connecting Gli Electrodeless Conductivity Sensor

    FIGURE 2-5 Connecting GLI Electrodeless Conductivity Sensor FIGURE 2-5A Install ferrite PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
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  • Page 25: Two-Wire Hookup

    VDC is required for operation (16 VDC with serial communi- cation). When using RS-485, consult GLI for Command Set. Depending on how the transmitter is mounted, route the DC power, analog output, and RS-485 serial communication wiring into the transmitter as follows: PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 26: Three-Wire Hookup -- Load Sinking

    Loop Power Required 16-30VDC Class 2 "A" + RS-485 Serial "B" - Shield communications 1400 1200 1000 LOOP LOAD 50 Ohms/Volt DC VOLTAGE FIGURE 2-8 Three-wire Hookup -- Load Sinking with RS-485 Serial Communication PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 27: Four-Wire Hookups

    • Wall/Pipe-mounted Transmitter: Route cable through right side cable entry knockout hole in the back cover. • Panel-mounted Transmitter: Route cable behind panel to the exposed TB1 terminal strip. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 28: Serial Communication)

    Loop Power 12-30VDC Class 2 "A" + External Power RS-485 Serial "B" - 16-30VDC communications Shield Class 2 1400 1200 1000 LOOP LOAD 50 Ohms/Volt DC VOLTAGE FIGURE 2-12 Four-wire Hookup with RS-485 Serial Communication PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 29: Monitor Mode Hookups

    Monitor Mode Hookup (without Current Loop) -- without RS-485 Serial Communication External Power "A" + 16-30VDC RS-485 Serial Class 2 "B" - communication Shield FIGURE 2-14 Monitor Mode Hookup (without Current Loop) -- with RS-485 Serial Communication PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 30: Part T H R E E - O P E R A T I O N

    Pressing the MENU key with a menu screen displayed always shows the top- level screen in that branch. (Pressing the MENU key also “aborts” the procedure to change values or selections.) PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 31: Figure 3-1 Transmitter Keypad

    • Menu Screens: Moves up or down respectively between other same-level menu screens. • Edit/Selection Screens: Adjusts selected digit value up or down, or moves up or down between choices. FIGURE 3-1 Transmitter Keypad PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 32: Measure Screen (Normal Display Mode)

    When the measured value is beyond the transmitter meas- uring range, a series of “ + ” or “ - ” screen symbols appear, respectively indicating that the value is above or below range. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 33: Menu Structure

    (CALIBRATE, CONFIGURE or TEST/MAINT), or the EXIT screen: 3. With the desired MAIN MENU branch selection screen displayed, press ENTER key to display the first top- level menu screen within that branch. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 34: Displaying Top-Level Menu Screens

    Ç key. When a “ ” symbol appears, it indicates you have reached the end of the screens in that layer. You can × × select previous screens using the key. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 35: Displaying Submenu Screens

    (store) it into the non-volatile transmitter mem- Edit/Selection Screen ory. The previous screen will then re-appear. Values/Choices ☞ NOTE: You can always press the ESC key to abort saving a new setting. The original setting will be retained. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 36: Transmitter Configuration

    “T” factor, and other related items such as selecting the measurement and its format, temperature compensation, input signal filtering, etc. 1. With the screen displayed, press SELECT MEASURE (conductivity, key once to display concentration or TDS) PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 37 × × keys to select a . Use format (2000 μS/cm, 200.0 μS/cm, 2.000 mS/cm, 20.00 mS/cm, 200.0 mS/cm, 2000 mS/cm, or 2.000 S/cm), and press ENTER key to enter it. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 38: Select Display Format

    2. Press ENTER display screen like × × keys to select the . Use type of compensation, and press ENTER key to enter it: • LINEAR: Recommended for most aqueous solutions PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 39: Config Conc Or Config Tds Measurement

    3. Press ENTER key again to display BUILT-IN configures transmitter to use one of the built- in chemical concentration tables. (If screen shows USER- × × DEFINED, use keys to select BUILT-IN.) 4. With “BUILT-IN” displayed, press ENTER key . PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 40 % Concentration Value Point (X coordinate) (Y coordinate) Pt. 1 0 μS/cm 0.00% Pt. 2 2000 μS/cm 99.99% To create your own USER-DEFINED table, edit this default table and, if needed, add more points. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 41: Table B Values For User-Defined Concentration Table

    ☞ NOTE: To switch between X and Y coordinate screens Õ Õ of a data point, use keys. To move between data points of an X or Y coordinate, Ø Ø × × keys. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitte...
  • Page 42 G. Press ENTER key to display H. Press ENTER key again to save the table. ☞ NOTE: If the table contains unacceptable coordinate values, the display shows a “CONFIRM FAIL- URE” message. Pressing ENTER key displays the unacceptable coordinate(s). PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 43 B. Press ENTER key to display a screen like . Use arrow keys to adjust to a desired conductivity-to-TDS conversion factor, and press ENTER key to enter it. C. After the screen re-appears, press once return screen. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 44: Figuration Not Needed For Other Compensation Methods)

    . Use arrow keys to adjust to a desired reference temperature, and press ENTER key to enter it. 6. After the screen re-appears, press ESC key once to return to the screen. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 45 Recommendation: Before entering values, plan ahead and determine the temperature and ratio values for each data point in your table. Use TABLE C to conveniently organize and note your specific table entry values: PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 46: Table C Values For Temp Table

    Õ Õ D. Press key once and key once to display E. Repeat steps 2A through 2D to enter the tempera- ture and corresponding calculated ratio values for each remaining data point in the table. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 47: Set Filter Time

    “MEASURE BASIN 1.” The notation is limited to eight characters which can be a combination of capital letters A through Z, numbers 0 through 9, spaces, # symbols, hyphens, and periods. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 48: Select Temp Element Type

    To configure the transmitter for fixed MANUAL temperature compensation you must select “MANUAL” and enter a spe- cific temperature: 1. With the screen displayed, press Ø Ø key once to display 2. Press ENTER key to display PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 49: Set T Factor (Sensor's Gli-Certified "T" Factor)

    ENTER 2. Press display screen like . Use arrow keys to adjust the displayed value to exactly match the sensor’s GLI- certified T FACTOR, and press ENTER key to enter it. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 50: Set °C Or °F (Temperature Display Format)

    Ø Ø twice display ENTER 2. Press display screen like Ø Ø keys to select the . Use displayed temperature units (°C or °F), and press ENTER key to enter it. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 51: Configuring Analog Output

    . Use arrow keys to set the value at which 4 mA is desired, and press ENTER key to en- ter it. 3. After the screen re-appears, press Ø Ø key once to display ENTER 4. Press display screen like PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 52: Set Filter Time

    2. Press ENTER key to display . Use Ø Ø keys to select a response mode (OFF, 4mA or 20mA), and press ENTER key to enter it. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 53: Set Passcode (Feature Enabled Or Disabled)

    Ø Ø key once to display 3. Press 4. Press ENTER key to display . Use Ø Ø keys to select the desired passcode mode (DISABLED or ENABLED), and press ENTER key to enter it. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 54: Configuration Setting Summary (Ranges/Choices And Defaults)

    Y coordinates (0-99.99) SET FILTER? 0-60 seconds 0 seconds ENTER NOTE? Replace COND with up to eight characters COND TEMP ELEMENT: PT1000 or MANUAL PT1000 SELECT TYPE? (TABLE D continued on next page.) PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 55 Present measured value of μS/cm: 0-200.0, or 0-2000 selected parameter mS/cm: 0-2.000, 0-20.00, 0-200.0 or 0-2000 S/cm: 0-2.000 CONCENTRATION: 0-99.99% or 0-200.0% TDS: 0-9999 ppm TEMPERATURE: -20.0 to +200.0 ° C or -4.0 to 392.0 ° F PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 56: Transmitter Calibration

    ACTIVE?” screen appears, press ENTER key to return the analog output to its active state (MEASURE screen appears). Ø Ø • Press key to choose “ABORT: NO?” screen, and press ENTER key to continue cali- bration. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 57: Zero Procedure (First-Time Sensor Calibration Only)

    Press ENTER key again to display , or (displayed screen depends on selected measurement). Ø Ø 5. Press key twice to display 6. Press ENTER key to display the “ZERO: IN DRY AIR?” screen. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 58: Conductivity Calibration

    NaCl to one liter of high pu- rity, de-ionized, CO -free water that is 25°C to obtain the listed conductivity. Solution conductivity can be de- creased by dilution with de-ionized water. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 59: Table E Conductivity Reference Solutions

    6. Press ENTER key again to display a screen like . The default 25°C reference temperature is suitable for most applications. For another reference, use arrow keys to adjust to a differ- ent temperature. In either case, press the ENTER key . PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 60 “CONFIRM ACTIVE?” output status screen. When the reading corresponds to the actual typical process value, press ENTER key again to return the analog output to its active state (MEASURE screen appears). This completes COND CAL calibration. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 61: Sample Cal Method

    9. Press ENTER key to enter the value and complete cali- bration (“CONFIRM CAL OK?” screen appears). 10. Press ENTER key again to display the active meas- urement reading on the “CONFIRM ACTIVE?” output status screen. When the reading corresponds to the PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 62: Concentration Calibration

    A. Prepare a % concentration reference solution using your normal method. To achieve accu- rate calibration, the reference solution must have the same chemical composition as the process. Also, its value should be near the typical measured process value. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 63 30 minutes. Then press ENTER key . The “PLEASE WAIT” screen may appear if the reading is still too un- stable. After the reading has stabilized, this static screen appears showing the “last measured” value. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 64: Cond Cal Method

    Obtain a sample of the process solution and deter- mine its value using laboratory analysis or a recently calibrated portable meter. ■ When Immersing Sensor in Reference Solution: A. Prepare a TDS reference solution using your normal method. To achieve accurate calibra- PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 65 With the sensor in the process (or reference solution), press ENTER key again to confirm. This active screen appears showing the measurement reading. ☞ NOTE: During calibration, the analog output is auto- matically “held” at the last measured value. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 66: Analog Output Calibration

    ± 2 mA. 1. Press MENU key to display a “MAIN MENU” screen. If the screen is not showing, use key to display it. 2. Press ENTER key to display PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 67 11. Use arrow keys to adjust the maximum output value to read exactly “20.00 mA” on the digital multimeter -- not the transmitter display, and press ENTER key to com- plete calibration of the maximum endpoint value. This completes analog output calibration. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 68: Test/Maintenance

    3. Press ENTER key again to display “STATUS: ANALYZER OK” screen. This screen confirms that the transmitter is operating properly. If “FAIL” appears, it may mean: • Analog-to-digital converter not responding. • Internal serial communications failure. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 69: Hold Output

    5.3 OUTPUT Test Signal The OUTPUT function provides an analog output test signal of a desired mA value to confirm operation of a connected device. 1. With the screen displayed, press key until screen appears. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 70: Firmware (Eprom Version) Check

    1. With the screen displayed, press key until screen appears. 2. Press ENTER display screen like . Use keys to select the type of simulated measurement, and press ENTER key to enter it: PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 71: Sim Sensor Setting

    -- to their factory-set defaults shown in TABLE D. ☞ NOTE: Resetting configuration values also excludes the SELECT MEASURE function (conductivity, % con- centration or TDS) which remains as is until you change it. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

  • Page 72: Reset Calibrate Values To Factory Defaults

    -- not configuration settings -- to factory defaults. The “RESET CALIBRATE: DONE” screen appears, ac- knowledging that reset has occurred. 4. To return to the previous level of the TEST/MAINT menu branch, press ESC key or ENTER key . PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 73 Maintenance Tip! Excess cable should not be coiled near motors or other equipment that may generate elec- trical or magnetic fields. Cut cables to proper length during installation to avoid unnecessary inductive pickup (“electrical noise” may interfere with the sensor signal). PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 74 150 and 350 mS/cm. If the reading is achieved, the interconnect cable and/or junction box connections are probably faulty. Use a digital multimeter to check the interconnect cable for shorted or open wires. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...
  • Page 75 (Recommendation: Use the original GLI shipping carton or an equivalent.) Also, GLI will not accept transmitters returned for repair or replacement unless they are thoroughly cleaned and all process material is removed. PRO-series Model E3 Electrodeless Conductivity Transmitter...

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