ABB DATUM L150 User manual

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DIN Level Indicator
User Guide
IM/L150_7
L150

Information in this manual is intended only to assist our customers in the efficient operation
of our equipment. 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 the Technical
Publications Department.
Health and Safety
To ensure that our products are safe and without risk to health, the following points
must be noted:
1. The relevant sections of these instructions must be read carefully before
proceeding.
2. Warning labels on containers and packages must be observed.
3. Installation, operation, maintenance and servicing must only be carried out by
suitably trained personnel and in accordance with the information given.
4. Normal safety precautions must be taken to avoid the possibility of an accident
occurring when operating in conditions of high pressure and/or temperature.
5. Chemicals must be stored away from heat, protected from temperature extremes
and powders kept dry. Normal safe handling procedures must be used.
6. When disposing of chemicals ensure that no two chemicals are mixed.
Safety advice concerning the use of the equipment described in this manual or any
relevant hazard data sheets (where applicable) may be obtained from the Company
address on the back cover, together with servicing and spares information.
Warning – Refer to the manual
for instructions
Caution – Risk of electric shock
Protective earth (ground) terminal
Earth (ground) terminal
Direct current supply only
Alternating current supply only
Both direct and alternating
current supply
The equipment is protected
through double insulation
Electrical Safety
This instrument complies with the requirements of BS EN 61010-1:1993 "Safety
Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use". If
the instrument is used in a manner NOT specified by the Company, the protection provided
by the instrument may be impaired.
Symbols
One or more of the following symbols may appear on the instrument labelling:

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Displays and Controls
• Displays and function keys
• LED indication
• Error messages
Operator Mode (Level 1)
• Operator menus for:
– Standard level indicator
– Maximum/minimum/average level indicator
– Level indicator with volume indication
Set Up Mode (Level 2)
• Alarm trip points
• Alarm hysteresis levels
Configuration Mode (Levels 3 and 4)
• Accessing the configuration levels
• Level 3
– Hardware assignment and input type
– Alarm types and hysteresis
– Operator functions
– Digital input and serial communications
• Level 4
– Ranges and passwords
Installation
• Siting
• Mounting
• Electrical connections
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GETTING STARTED
Symbol Identification and Section Contents
This manual is divided into five sections which contain all the information needed to
install, configure, commission and operate the DATUM L150. Each section is
identified clearly by a symbol as shown below.

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CONTENTS
Note.
The fold-out page attached to the back cover of this manual
shows all frames in the programming levels. Space is
provided next to each frame to record programmed
settings/selections.
GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................... 1
1DISPLAYS 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
2OPERATOR MODE ........................................................................................ 7
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................ 7
2.2 Operating Page – Standard Function (Level 1) ........................................ 8
2.3 Operating Page – Max./Min./Average Functions (Level 1) ....................... 9
2.4 Operating Page – Volume Function (Level 1) ........................................ 11
3SET UP MODE ............................................................................................. 12
3.1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 12
3.2 Set Up Level (Level 2) .......................................................................... 13
4CONFIGURATION MODE ........................................................................... 16
4.1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 16
4.2 Accessing the Configuration Mode ....................................................... 18
4.3 Basic Hardware and Indicator Functions (Level 3) ................................ 18
4.4 Ranges and Passwords (Level 4) .......................................................... 28
5INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 30
5.1 Siting the System ................................................................................. 31
5.2 Siting the Instrument ............................................................................ 32
5.3 Mounting the Instrument ...................................................................... 34
5.4 Electrical Connections .......................................................................... 36
5.5 Relays, Arc Suppression, Outputs and Input ........................................ 38
SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................... 39

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tESt
A1
A2
A3
Alarm LEDs
(secret-till-lit)
Function Keys
Parameter Advance
Raise
Lower
Multi-function Key
A1
A2
A3
tESt
A1
A2
A3
2001.01
Displays shown during
the start up procedure
Displayed at startup
for 3 seconds
Software version and issue
eg. L150/2001, Issue 1
(displayed for 3 seconds)
Display
1DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS
Fig. 1.1 Front Panel Display, Function Keys and Indicators
1.1 Introduction – Fig. 1.1
The DATUM L150 front panel display, function keys and LED indicators are shown in
Fig. 1.1.

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A – Raise and Lower Keys
B – Parameter Advance Key
Frame 1
(top of level)
Frame 2
+
–
C – Multi-function Key
Use to change/set a parameter value…
Use to advance to the next
frame within a level…
or…
100.0 100.1
99.9
LEVEL1
100.1
CodE
0
Use to view a parameter
setting or selection…
123456
…select individual characters
in a frame
or…
…move between levels
LEVEL1
LEVEL2
LEVELx
100.1
200.2
300.3
400.4
Press for a
few seconds
or…
…select the top (LEVEL) frame
from within a level
Note. This key also stores any changes made in the previous frame
…1 DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS
Fig. 1.2 Use of Function Keys
1.2 Use of Function Keys – Fig. 1.2

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Alarm 1
DATUM L150
Alarm 2
Alarm 3
Alarm LEDs
A1
A2
A3
1DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS…
Fig. 1.3 LED Alarms and Indicators
1.3 LED Alarms and Indicators – Fig. 1.3
LED 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

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Error/Action
Start-up Screen
Displayed at system start-up.
Calibration error
Turn mains power off and on again
(if the error persists contact the
Service Organization).
Configuration error
The configuration and/or setup data
for the instrument is corrupted. Turn
mains power off and on again (if
error persists, check
configuration/setup settings).
A to D Converter fault
The analog to digital converter is
not communicating correctly.
Sensor input out of range
Option board error
Communications to the option
board have failed.
Display To Clear Display
Clears automatically (after
3s) to display software
version/issue – see Fig.
1.1.
Press the key
Press the key
Turn mains power off and
on again. If the problem
persists, contact the
Service Organization
Restore valid sensor input.
Check sensor output.
Contact the Service
Organization
IP.FAIL
CAL.Err
CFG.Err
A.d. Err
OPt.Err
tESt
…1 DISPLAYS AND FUNCTION KEYS
1.4 Error Messages

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2OPERATOR MODE
2.1 Introduction
Operator Mode (Level 1) is the normal day-to-day mode of the DATUM L150.
Frames displayed in Level 1 are determined and limited by the indicator functions
which are selected during configuration of the instrument – see Section 4.
Note. Only the operating frames relevant to the configured functions are
displayed in Operator Mode.
The three indicator functions are:
•Standard Level Indicator –page 8
•Level Indicator with Max./Min./Average –page 9
•Level Indicator with Volume Indication –page 11

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CodE
2145.3
UN-ACK
LEVEL1
•1
12.6
2145.3
G1.000
…2 OPERATOR MODE
2.2 Operating Page – Standard Function (Level 1)
Process Variable
Normally displayed in engineering
units.
To view the input value (in electrical
units) press the key.
Global Alarm Acknowledge (latch alarms only)
UN-ACK –alarm unacknowledged
ACK.–alarm acknowledged
Specific Gravity
This is the value of specific gravity currently being
applied to the process variable (display only).
Security Code
Enter the password to access the Set Up Level
(Level 2) or the Configuration Level (Levels 3 and 4).
The default code is 0.
[0 to 9999]
Level 1
Note. To select this frame from anywhere in this level,
press and hold the key for a few seconds.
•1 Displayed only if there is an active latch alarm.