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ABB LMT100 Operation Instructions Manual

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A B B M E A S U R E M E N T & A N A LY T I C S | O P E R AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N
LMT Series
Magnetostrictive level transmitter
LMT100 & 200 models
High accuracy liquid level and
interface level detection
K-TEK Level products
Measurement made easy
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  • Page 1 A B B M E A S U R E M E N T & A N A LY T I C S | O P E R AT I O N I N S T R U C T I O N LMT Series Magnetostrictive level transmitter LMT100 & 200 models High accuracy liquid level and interface level detection...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 General All installations Hazardous area considerations IP Protection and Designation Mounting the transmitters Mounting an LMT100 Mounting the LMT200 LMT200 valve positioner Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) (97/23/CE) Transmitter housing rotation Installing / removing the external push buttons...
  • Page 3 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Transmitter wiring .
  • Page 4 ABB RMA Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction This manual is designed to provide information on installing, operating and troubleshooting the LMT Series of level transmitters This LMT Series is comprised of the LMT100 and LMT200 models Magnetic float Every section of this manual is dedicated to the specific phases...

  • Page 6: Safety

    • Removing material (for example, by drilling the housing) covered within these operating instructions, please contact the manufacturer ABB declares the contents of this manual are not Technical limit values part of any prior or existing agreements, commitments or legal...

  • Page 7: Use Of Instruction

    ABB recycling and treatment of WEEE offers guidance in the selection of material but does not accept...

  • Page 8: Safety Information For Inspection And Maintenance

    For installation requirements in Explosives Atmospheres applica tions refer to IEC 60079-14 and any local Safety or Electric Code regulations mandatory in your area For specific conditions for safe use of the LMT100 and LMT200, refer to the LMT Series Safety Manual (SM LMT100200-EN A)

  • Page 9: Transmitter Overview

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Transmitter Overview Transmitter components overview The following represents an exploded view of the components comprising the LMT Series level transmitter (see Figure 3)

  • Page 10: Unpacking

    4 Unpacking Identification The transmitter is identified by the name plates A The Please refer to the serial number when speaking to ABB service nameplate provides information (see figure 4) concerning the department personnel model number, probe length, sensor material, process...

  • Page 11: Optional Wired On Sst Plate

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B 11 11 Optional wired on SST plate The LMT Series of transmitters can be supplied with an...

  • Page 12: Mounting

    All installations • When installing the LMT100, be careful to not bend the probe • Prior to installation, verify the model of the transmitter is This can cause the float to hang-up For specific conditions...
  • Page 13 If the float is present removed during installation, it must be slid back onto the probe tube afterwords for LMT100 with the “TOP” marking oriented towards the sensor head end, to enable correct measurements Compression fittings...

  • Page 14: Mounting The Lmt200

    1 Prepare section joints by lubricating the O-ring and mating surface of male threaded portion (Figure 8) For detail refer Mounting the LMT200 to LMT100 Probe Type W7 in section 12 Dimensional Drawing When mounting the LMT200 level transmitter, the following Apply lubrication...
  • Page 15 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B •...

  • Page 16: Lmt200 Valve Positioner

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B •...

  • Page 17: Pressure Equipment Directive (Ped) (97/23/Ce)

    Do not attempt to rotate the elbow to sensor tube HMI side connection Rotation can cause damage to the sensor If rotation is required on the LMT100, loosen the compression IMPORTANT NOTE fitting or rotate the process connection If rotation is...

  • Page 18: Securing The Housing In Flame-Proof Areas

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B must be respected) and pull the display housing from the communication board Reposition the display connector according to the preferred position Push the display module...

  • Page 19: Transmitter Wiring

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B 6 Transmitter wiring DANGER - Serious damage to health / risk to life Observe all applicable regulations governing electrical installation Connections must be established only in a zero-voltage state...

  • Page 20: Supply Requirement

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Supply requirement For signal / power connections, use twisted, stranded pairs of wiring, 18 to 22 AWG / 0 8 to 0 35 mm...

  • Page 21: Grounding

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B •...

  • Page 22: Commissioning

    ABB typically If write protection is enabled, the “Z” and “S” buttons (either configures the LMT Series level transmitters according to user...

  • Page 23: Failure Mode

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Failure Mode second and then to either the measured level or an alarm condition output If this does not occur, the transmitter may...

  • Page 24: Factory Settings

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B The transmitter can be calibrated with any range between the The lower range value and span parameters can be set directly LRL and the URL with the following limitations:...

  • Page 25: Commissioning Using The Easy Setup Menu

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B 3 Select a language in the “Easy Setup”...

  • Page 26: Configuration With The Pc/Laptop

    (see Figure 26 and Figure 27) Hand-held terminals such as the ABB 691HT, ABB DHH800- MFC, Emerson Process 375 and 475 (provided the LMT Series EDD is downloaded and enabled in the terminal) 9 Select displayed variable in the “Easy Setup”...

  • Page 27: Operation

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B 8 Operation The HMI display is provided with optional capacitive control Control button functions...

  • Page 28: Easy Setup

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Easy Setup This Alarm menu enables the parameterization of the alarm functions The menu-driven structure guides the user through...

  • Page 29: Menu Levels

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu levels Product display Product Display...

  • Page 30: Switching To Operator Menu

    – “Standard” level can edit some parameters – “Advanced” level can edit all parameters – “Service” level is reserved for ABB technician access Passwords can be defined for the “Standard” and “Advanced” levels Document your password so that it can be retrieved...

  • Page 31: Selecting And Changing Parameters

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Selecting and changing parameters Menu: Easy Setup Selecting a parameter value...
  • Page 32 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Display 1 Line1 View The PV Units option allows the user to select the unit of measure for the process variable of the unit and provide a basis...
  • Page 33 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu: Easy Setup (continued) Menu/Parameter Value Range...

  • Page 34: Menu: Device Setup

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu: Device Setup Software WP Write Protect...
  • Page 35 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu: Device Setup (continued) Menu/Parameter Value Range...
  • Page 36 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu: Device Setup (continued) Menu/Parameter Value Range...

  • Page 37: Damping

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Damping Damping adjustment through HMI display Level transmitter outputs signals which are noisy as a result of...
  • Page 38 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Practical use of linearization/strapping table The figure 33 shows the chart for the plot of Level (mm) vs Assuming for example that Volume will be used as the PV in...
  • Page 39 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B For example use the tank in 8 6 2 1-2, where the Diameter is Configuring Setup 1000 mm, Length is 2500 mm, Input Unit is mm, Output type is...
  • Page 40 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B IMPORTANT NOTE IMPORTANT NOTE After the Table State is enabled other menus become visible in...
  • Page 41 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B STEP 2: Press to highlight point number, if not already highlighted...
  • Page 42 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Repeat Step 2-5 to enable and assign input and output values for other points IMPORTANT NOTE...

  • Page 43: Menu: Display

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu: Display Language Contrast...
  • Page 44 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu: Display (continued) Menu/Parameter Value Range...

  • Page 45: Menu: Process Alarm

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu: Process Alarm Alarm Source Failure Mode...
  • Page 46 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu: Process Alarm (continued) Menu/Parameter Value Range...

  • Page 47: Menu: Calibrate

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu: Calibrate Calibration Point Level Calibration...

  • Page 48: Level Calibration

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Level Calibration The LMT Series is a digitial transmitter with no routine calibration or reconfiguration required If a recalibration is...
  • Page 49 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B STEP 5: Press to scroll the cursor to , which corresponds to the...
  • Page 50 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B 3 Calibration moving float only to 0% point only (Partially Wet The steps above could be repeated for any of the 2 points if additional fine adjustment is needed...
  • Page 51 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Procedure •...

  • Page 52: Menu: Diagnostics

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu: Diagnostics AT Sensor Ref Pt At Level...
  • Page 53 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu: Diagnostics (continued) Menu/Parameter Value Range...
  • Page 54 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu: Diagnostics (continued) Menu/Parameter Value Range...

  • Page 55: Waveform Display

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Waveform display 4 Value of the parameter selected in item 3 The LMT series includes an integrated graphic display with...
  • Page 56 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B STEP 3: Review or Edit device measurement parameters Press...
  • Page 57 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Managing the horizontal offset of the waveform STEP 1: Press...
  • Page 58 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Troubleshooting using waveform display Error Possible Cause...

  • Page 59: Menu: Device Info

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu: Device Info Serial Number 1 Level...
  • Page 60 Default: 1 Level be available Mount Orientation Mount Orientation Top, Bottom Physical mounting position of housing to probe Default: Top Sensor Sensor ID ABB FE01 Type Magnetostrictive Device technology Probe Length 0-3500 cm SW Version xx xx xx HW Version...

  • Page 61: Menu: Communication

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu: Communication Assign PV, SV, TV, QV Set PV...
  • Page 62 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Menu: Communication (continued) Menu/Parameter Value Range...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B 9 Troubleshooting Error messages via HMI display and HART signal In case of transmitter errors or malfunctioning, the HART signal (via DTM, EDDL) and HMI are capable of displaying specific error /...
  • Page 64 Waveform display and confirm the quality of the signal The signal peak should visibly cross the threshold line and should measure approximately 2 Volts. Contact ABB service for additional support or a replacement if the condition persists S044.034...
  • Page 65 The signal peak should visibly cross the configuration error, or the threshold line and should measure approximately sensor assembly 2 Volts. Contact ABB service for additional support or a replacement if the condition persists F196.020 Sensor...

  • Page 66: 10 Maintenance

    If a transmitter fails an inspection or assistance is required for inspection or troubleshooting, contact the ABB Service Explosion hazard Do not open or disconnect equipment Department via email at ktek-service@us abb com The Service when a flammable or combustible atmosphere is present Department will answer questions, provide additional...

  • Page 67: Safety Inspection And Test

    IMPORTANT NOTE 7 Screw the new communication into the housing ABB floats are designed for different specific gravity ranges The float may or may not float in the water It may be necessary 8 Connect the transmitter to power supply, wait ten seconds...

  • Page 68: Sensor Inspection

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Sensor inspection 4 The output should indicate the float position based on the The sensor of the LMT Series consists of a metal tube...

  • Page 69: 11 Dimensional Drawings

    L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B 11 Dimensional drawings Enclosures *Drawings for Reference Only LMT100 PROBE TYPE R1, C1 and H1 *Drawings for Reference Only...
  • Page 70 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B LMT100 PROBE TYPE R2, R3, C2 and H2...
  • Page 71 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B LMT100 PROBE TYPE R5...
  • Page 72 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B LMT100 PROBE TYPE W2 *Drawings for Reference Only LMT100 PROBE TYPE C3, W4 *Drawings for Reference Only...
  • Page 73 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B LMT100, PROBE TYPE C4, W5 and W6...
  • Page 74 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B LMT100 PROBE TYPE J2 *Drawings for Reference Only LMT100 PROBE TYPE J4 and J5 *Drawings for Reference Only...
  • Page 75 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B LMT100 PROBE TYPE W3 *Drawings for Reference Only LMT100 W3 Well with Probe *Drawings for Reference Only...
  • Page 76 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B LMT100 PROBE TYPE W7...
  • Page 77 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B LMT200 Probe Type R1, R2 &...
  • Page 78 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B LMT200 SEH 90 degree bend housing extension - Top Mount *Drawings for Reference Only LMT200 SEH 90 degree bend housing extension - Bottom Mount...
  • Page 79 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B LMT200 Cryogenic with insertion well - Top Mount *Drawings for Reference Only Vibration Isolator Mount Option...
  • Page 80 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Position Transmitter Mounting Option Example Installation: LMT200 Valve Position Transmitter and Hydraulic Control Valve...

  • Page 81: 12 Abb Rma Form

    Is expedited return shipping requested? If yes, please provide a purchase order or your shipper’s account number (ex FedEx or UPS) ABB pays return transport via standard ground shipments only If purchase order is issued, a copy of purchase order must be included with return documentation .
  • Page 82 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Notes...
  • Page 83 L M T S E R I E S | M A G N E TO S T R I C T I V E L E V E L T R A N S M I T T E R | O I/ L M T 1 0 0/ 2 0 0 - E N R E V. B Notes...
  • Page 84 We reserve the right to make technical changes or modify the contents of this document without prior notice. With regard to purchase orders, the agreed particulars shall prevail. ABB does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for potential errors or possible lack of information in this document.

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