APG MPX-T User manual

MPX Magnetostrictive Level Sensors
Installation Guide
For MPX-T
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APG
Automation Products Group, Inc.
1025 W 1700 N Logan, UT 84321
www.apgsensors.com | phone: [phone] | email: [email protected]
Thank You
Thanks for purchasing an MPX-T series magnetostrictive level sensor from us! We appreciate your
business and your trust. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the product and this
manual before installation. If you have any questions, at any time, don’t hesitate to call us at 888-
525-7300.
1.Description
2. How To Read Your Label
3. Warranty
4. Dimensions
5. Installation Guidelines &
Instructions
6. Sensor and System Wiring
7. General Care
8. Repair Information
9. Hazardous Location Wiring
Table of Contents
5Installation Guidelines & Instructions
The MPX should be installed in an area--indoors or outdoors--which meets the following
conditions:
• Ambient temperature between -40°C and 85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
• Relative humidity up to 100%
• Altitude up to 2000 meters (6560 feet)
• IEC-664-1 Conductive Pollution Degree 1 or 2
• IEC 61010-1 Measurement Category II
• No chemicals incompatible with Titanium Grade 2
• Ample space for maintenance and inspection
Additional care must be taken to ensure:
• The probe is located away from strong magnetic elds, such as those produced by motors,
transformers, solenoid valves, etc.
• The medium is free from metallic substances and other foreign matter.
• No ignition hazards exist due to impact or friction with the titanium stem.
• The probe is not exposed to excessive vibration.
• The oat(s) t through the mounting hole. If the oat(s) does/do not t, it/they must be
mounted on the stem from inside the vessel being monitored.
• The oat(s) is/are oriented properly on the stem (See Figure 5.1 below). MPX-T oats are
typically installed by customer.
4Dimensions
NOTE: Scan the QR code to the right to see the full
user manual on your tablet or smartphone. Or visit
www.apgsensors.com/support to nd it on our website.
Part # 122950-0032
Doc #9004815 Rev C
Each label comes with a full model number, a part number, and a serial number. The model
number for the MPX will look something like this:
The model number correlates with all the congurable options and tells you exactly what you have.
Compare the model number to the options on the datasheet to identify your exact conguration.
You can also call us with the model, part, or the serial number and we can help you.
You’ll also nd all hazardous certication information on the label.
SAMPLE: MPX-T5B-JI-F4SC-120-3D
The MPX series magnetostrictive level sensor provides highly accurate and repeatable level
readings in a wide variety of liquid level measurement applications. It is certied for installation in
hazardous areas in the US and Canada by CSA for Class I, Division 1 & 2 and Class I, Zones 1 and 2
environments.
1Description
2How To Read Your Label
3Warranty
MPX-T Housing Dimensions
Figure 5.1
UP
Taper
This product is covered by APG’s warranty to be free from defects in material and workmanship
under normal use and service of the product for 24 months. For a full explanation of our Warranty,
please visit https://www.apgsensors.com/about-us/terms-conditions. Contact Technical Support to
receive a Return Material Authorization before shipping your product back.
Scan the QR code below to read the full explanation of our Warranty on your tablet or smartphone.
5.00”
5.71”
Ø 0.27”
4.21”
6.84” - 6.97”
3/4” NPT
1.90”
4.94”
GND
SCREW
ZERO
REFERENCE
3/4” NPT
Housing
Connection
Location
IMPORTANT: MPX-T level sensor MUST be installed according to drawing 9003468
(Hazardous Installation and Non-Incendive Wiring Drawing) in section 9 to meet listed
approvals. Faulty installation will invalidate all safety approvals and ratings.
Warning: -- The model MPX-T contains titanium in excess of 7.5% for Group II and care
needs to be taken to avoid an ignition hazards due to impact or friction;
AVERTISSEMENT -- Le MPX-T modèle contient du titane en excès de 7,5% pour le groupe
II et les soins doivent être prises pour viter une inammation des dangers dus à des
chocs ou frottements.
DANGER: WARNING -- EXPLOSION HAZARD -- SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY
IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2;
AVERTISSEMENT -- RISQUE D’EXPLOSION -- LA SUBSTITIOND E COMPOSANTSP EUTR
ENDRE CE MATERIEL INACCEPTABLE POUR LES EMPLACEMENTS DE CLASSE I, DIVISION
2.
DANGER: WARNING -- EXPLOSION HAZARD -- DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT
UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE NON-
HAZARDOUS;
AVERTISSEMENT -- RISQUE D’EXPLOSION -- AVANT DE DECONNECTER L’EQUIPEMENT,
COUPER LE COURANT OU S’ASSURER QUE L’EMPLACEMENT EST DESIGNE NON
DANGEREUX.
DANGER: OPEN CIRCUIT BEFORE REMOVING COVER or KEEP COVER TIGHT WHILE
CIRCUITS ARE ALIVE;
AVERTISSEMENT -- OUVRIR LE CIRCUIT AVANT D’ENLEVER LE COUVERCLE, or GARDER LE
COUVERCLE BIEN FERME TANT QUE LES CIRCUITS SONT SOUS TENSION.
IMPORTANT: Floats must be oriented properly on
the stem, or sensor readings will be inaccurate and
unreliable. Untapered oats will have a sticker or “N”
indicating the top of the oat. Remove sticker prior to
use.
Installation Instructions:
• If your sensor’s stem and oats t through the mounting hole, carefully lower the assembly
into the vessel, then secure the sensor to the vessel.
• If the oats do not t, mount them on the stem from inside the vessel being monitored. Then
secure the sensor to the vessel.
• For sensors with oat stops, refer to the assembly drawing included with the sensor for oat
stop installation locations.
Electrical Installation Instructions:
• Remove the housing cover of your MPX.
• Feed system wires into MPX through 3/4” NPT conduit openings. Fittings must be UL/CSA
Listed for CSA installation and IP65 Rated or better.
• Connect wires to MPX terminals. Use crimped ferruls on wires, if possible.
• Replace housing cover.
• For EMI protection on MPX-T4 and -T5 models, either connect the grounding screw (see
Dimensions section 4) to an earth ground, or ensure that tank mounting of MPX is grounded.
See Electrical Connections and System Wiring Diagrams (section 6) for Modbus and 4-20 mA
wiring examples.
IMPORTANT: WARNING -- A SEAL SHALL BE INSTALLED WITHIN 18 inches OF THE
ENCLOSURE;
AVERTISSEMENT -- UN SCELLEMENT DOIT ETRE INSTALLÉ A MOINS DE 18 inches DU
BOITIER.

8Sensor and System Wiring Diagrams
9Hazardous Location Wiring
4-20 mA Programming Wiring
4-20 mA System Wiring
IMPORTANT: Refer to section 9 for Hazardous Location Wiring.
NOTE: For APG Modbus programming instructions, please see
MPX user manual. APG Modbus software can be downloaded from
www.apgsensors.com/support.
12-24 Vdc
Out 1
Out 2
Input 1 Input 2 Com
Receiver
Sensor
Sensor
4-20 mA Dual Float Loop Wiring
(MPX-T3 Series)
Input Com
Receiver 1
Input Com
Receiver 2
OR
+
Power Source
(12-24 Vdc)
−
12-24 Vdc
Out 1
Out 2
Sensor
+
Power Source
(12-24 Vdc)
−
12-24 Vdc
Out
4-20 mA Single Float Loop Wiring
(MPX-T2 Series)
Input Com
Receiver
+
Power Source
(12-24 Vdc)
−
12-24 Vdc
Out (1)
Power
Source
(14- 24 Vdc)
Sensor
Out 24V
RST-4100
Load Resistor
(150 Ω to 700 Ω)
Wired in series for
programming.
+
−
Note: a minimum of
14 Vdc is required to
establish communications
with the RST-4100
Programming Module
and APG Modbus software
required for programming
MPX-T2 and MPX-T3
series sensors.
USB to computer
with APG Modbus
software
Out 2
MPX-T2 or
MPX-T3 series
sensor.
Programming configuration is
for programming ONLY. After
programming, sensor must be
reintegrated to 4-20 mA loop
for proper system operation.
Modbus System Wiring
Modbus System Wiring with RST-6001
Power
Supply
+12-24 Vdc
GND Use Shielded Cable
120 Ω
terminating
resistor
120 Ω
terminating
resistor at
last sensor
V+
B
A
Sensor 1
GND
V+
B
A
Sensor 2
GND
V+
B
A
Sensor 3
GND
Server
Device
RS-485 A
RS-485 B
MPX Modbus
series sensor
MPX Modbus
series sensor
MPX Modbus
series sensor
EARTH
GND
Note: Earth Ground terminal is factory
connected to internal housing ground
lug. EARTH
GND
EARTH
GND
Power
Supply
+12-24 Vdc
GND Use Shielded Cable
Equivalent 120 Ω
terminating resistor
internal to RST-6001
120 Ω
terminating
resistor at
last sensor
USB to computer
with APG Modbus
software
RST-6001
Modbus
Controller
V+
B
A
Sensor 1
GND
V+
B
A
Sensor 2
GND
V+
B
A
Sensor 3
GND
A
B
-5V
MPX Modbus
series sensor
+5V
MPX Modbus
series sensor
MPX Modbus
series sensor
Note: An independent +12-24 Vdc
power supply is required when
using an RST-6001 Modbus Controller.
The RST-6001 can only supply ±5 Vdc,
not the +12-24 Vdc required by the MPX.
EARTH
GND
EARTH
GND
EARTH
GND
Note: Earth Ground terminal is factory
connected to internal housing ground lug.
IMPORTANT: For EMI protection on an MPX-T4 or MPX-T5, either
connect the grounding screw (see section 4) to an earth ground, or
ensure that tank mounting of the MPX is grounded.
7General Care
Your MPX sensor is very low maintenance and will need little care as long as it was installed
correctly. However, in general, you should periodically inspect your MPX unit to ensure the stem
is free of any heavy buildup that might impede the movement of the oat(s). If sediment or other
foreign matter becomes trapped between the stem and oat(s), detection errors can occur.
If you need to remove the oats(s) from the stem of your MPX, be sure to note the orientation of
the oat(s) prior to removal. This will help ensure proper re-installation of the oat(s).
Also, ensure that the housing cover is snuggly secured. If the cover becomes damaged or is
misplaced, order a replacement immediately.
8Repair Information
If your MPX level sensor needs repair, contact us via email, phone, or online chat on our website.
We will issue you a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number with instructions.
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [email protected]
• Online chat at www.apgsensors.com
DANGER: WARNING -- POTENTIAL ELECTROSTATIC CHARGING HAZARD - CLEAN ONLY
WITH A DAMP CLOTH;
AVERTISSEMENT -- DANGER DE CHARGE ELECTROSTATIQUE POTENTIEL - NETTOYER
SEULEMENT AVEC UN CHIFFON HUMIDE.
IMPORTANT: All repairs and adjustments of the MPX-T level sensor must be made by the
factory. Modifying, disassembling, or altering the MPX-T is strictly prohibited.