Electronic Level Switch

LIDEC 91 - 92

Installation, Operating
& Maintenance Manual

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Electronic Level Switch
Installation, Operating &
Maintenance Manual

LIDEC 91 - 92

1st Edition
Released February 2013
 TABLE OF ONTENTS

1. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ....................................................................................................4

2. STORAGE.......................................................................................................................................4

3. OPERATING PRINCIPLE ...............................................................................................................4

4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................5

5. INSTALLATION ...............................................................................................................................6

6. OUTPUT RELAY SETTING.............................................................................................................7

7. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................8

7.1. Power supply 16 to 28 V DC.....................................................................................................8
7.2. Cable specification ...................................................................................................................8
7.3. Special precautions for the intrinsically safe installation Ex ia ...................................................8
7.4.Wire connection ........................................................................................................................9

8. SETTING POINT ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................................9

9. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TEST .................................................................................................10

10. FAULT FINDING ..........................................................................................................................11

11. ANNEX A .....................................................................................................................................12

1. UNPACKING AND INSPECTION

1. Before unpacking the LIDEC, inspect the box for damage caused during shipping. If any
damage is found, contact the forwarding company and note protest until the LIDEC is tested.

2. Unpack carefully the LIDEC, and check visually if there is any mechanical damage.

3. The LIDEC identification is located on the body of the enclosure.

§ Lidec type
§ Serial number
§ Tag

2. STORAGE
Storage must be carried out using the original packing, in a dry and covered area. The LIDEC must
be shock protected.
Storage temperature: - 40 to + 80°C.

3. OPERATING PRINCIPLE
The sensor type LIDEC detects High or Low level in any liquid, with an alarm output given by a
current loop change (18 mA to 6 mA) or a dry contact. The LIDEC can be installed either
horizontally or vertically.
The principle is based on the absorption of « mechanical » waves at the tip of the probe. The
« mechanical » waves are generated and detected by a piezo-electric ceramic.

NOTE:
Due to that principle, the probe must not be painted, it must be cleaned periodically
when used with viscous liquid.

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 The LIDEC provides a very safe operation, the circuitry includes a fail-safe detection which
activates an alarm for the following:

● Level alarm,
● Electronic failure,
● Piezo-electric ceramic failure,
● Power supply failure.

4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power supply : 16 to 28 V DC (24 V DC nominal)
Consumption : 0.6 W
Alarm output : - By current loop detection: (standard)
* 18 mA when no liquid
* 6 mA when liquid
- By a dry contact (N.O. or N.C.): (optional)
* Contact rating: 5 A / 28Vcc
Alarm setting : - Top mounting : at 5 mm (± 2mm) in water above the lowest part of
the probe 8 mm diameter.
at 20mm ((± 2mm) in water above the lowest part
of the probe 14 mm diameter.
- Horizontal mounting : the axis of the probe (± 2mm) in water.
Accuracy : ± 2mm
2
Connections : by terminal blocks for max. 2.5 mm wire
Printed circuit : the printed circuit board with current loop detection output is
board protection encapsulated
Hysteresis : < 4 mm
Operating temperature : - 25 to + 70°C (Housing)
- 40 to + 90°C (Probe)

Intrinsic safety data : II 1G D

Ex ia IIC or IIB T6, T5, T4 Ga
Ex ia IIIC T80°C ou T95°C ou T130°C Da IP6x
(see also §7.3)
LCIE 02 ATEX 6181X
IECEx LCI 11.0001X

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5. INSTALLATION
Various types of fixation are available (Flange or Thread):
● For thread fixation, tightness must be carried out with the appropriate product
● For flange fixation, tightness depends on the gasket fitted between the flange and the
counter flange.

CAUTION:
When work is being carried out inside the tank or close to the probe, it is necessary
to protect the probe against shocks, sand blasting, painting

INSTALLATION WITH FLEXIBLE CONDUIT

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 6. OUTPUT RELAY SETTING
Positions of the jumps ST1, determine the output configuration. Setting is as follows :

ST4 Jumper
on standard
version No
jumper on
L20-70D
version

BLACK PINK FROM PROBE

ST4 Jumper
on standard
version No
jumper on
L20-70D
version

PINK BLAC

FROM PROBE

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7. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Safety instruction : Ensure the power supply line is turned off.

7.1. Power supply 16 to 28 V DC

7.2. Cable specification

*Screened cable with two cores, (four cores with relay option) suitable for the surrounding. Wire
gauge to be 1.0 to 1.5 mm², except for relay option, depending of the power switched.

NOTE:
Make sure to respect the intrinsic safety requirements (see chapter 7.3)
The screen must be connected to ground on the voltage supply side, and not on
the Lidec enclosure.

*Cable maximum outside diameter to be selected according to the type of cable gland:
- In standard : BV2 diameter 8.5 to 14.5 mm
- In option: BV1 diameter 6 to 12 mm

7.3. Special precautions for the intrinsically safe installation Ex ia

NOTE:
LIDEC transmitter is certified II 1 G D Ex ia IIC or IIB T6, T5, T4 Ga
Ex ia IIIC T80°C or T95°C or T130°C Da IP6X under certificate n° LCIE 02 ATEX
6181X and IECEX LCI 11.0001X, meaning that it must be associated to an
intrinsically safe certified device, complying with the transmitter's intrinsic safety
parameters.

● Ratings on power supply line (terminal B1) :

Class U max I max P max L int. C int. Ambient T°C
Ex ia IIC T6 28V 100mA 0.78W 0 50nF -25 to +40°C
Ex ia IIC T5 28V 100mA 0.78W 0 50nF -25 to +55°C
Ex ia IIC T4 28V 100mA 0.78W 0 50nF -25 to +70°C

Ex ia IIC T5 28V 120mA 0.84W 0 50nF -25 to +40°C

Ex ia IIC T4 28V 120mA 0.84W 0 50nF -25 to +70°C

Ex ia IIB T5 28V 200mA 1.4W 0 50nF -25 to +40°C

Ex ia IIB T4 28V 200mA 1.4W 0 50nF -25 to +70°C

● Ratings on dry contact line (terminal B3) : U max £ 28 Vdc; L int. = C int. = 0

The result of such association is an intrinsically safe system, which must be certified. The
certification is the responsibility of the provider of the associated device.
As consequence, a suitable Zener barrier must be installed in Safe Area, to be inserted in line
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 between LIDEC and power supply / acquisition device on B1, and in line between LIDEC and
alarm unit on B3 when used.

7.4. Wire connection

NO MAGNETIC NF MAGNETIC

PINK
PINK
FROM
FROM
BLACK PROB BLACK

CAUTION:
Minimum voltage acceptable on the LIDEC 16 Vdc
Maximum capacity of the terminal blocks : 2.5 mm2

8. SETTING POINT ADJUSTMENT

Potentiometers with red varnish are factory adjustments, not to be modified.
The initial setting point is carried out at the factory for detection at 5 mm (in water) above the
lowest point of the probe. The sensitivity trimmer allows the light adjustment of the sensitivity of
this setting : turning it clockwise decreases the sensitivity.
This adjustment is possible till 10mm from the lowest point of the probe, by decreasing the
sensitivity, or to comply with the acoustic characteristics of the liquid.

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9. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE TEST

Post commissioning the LIDEC should be checked at

routine intervals to ensure it remains within specified
characteristics. This is achieved by approaching
magnet on top of the housing. Alarm should be
activated immediately.

Tag & S/N (+ Tank name) =

mentions to be given with any
guarantee claim or spare part
replacement order.

For replacement: probe P/N M13118 + encapsulated board P/N M13294 option
relay board = P/N M10138

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10. FAULT FINDING
Sensor faults are generally due to errors from the following :
NO ALARM - ALARM ALWAYS ON - ALARM SETTING NOT CORRECT

ST5 IMPULSION WIDTH

ST4 B1
Adjustment for probes
Ø 14 to+ 16 mm
ST5 Adjustment for probes
Ø 8 mm

ST1

NO ALARM
Check the DC supply in 'A', it should be 16 to 28 V
Possible trouble: - Wrong cabling in 'A' or 'B',
- Wires not properly connected,
ALARM ALWAYS ON
Check the DC supply in 'A', it should be 16 to 28 V
Possible trouble: - Wrong cabling in 'A' or 'B',
- Wires not properly connected,
- Zener barrier failure,
- Power supply failure,
- Wave generator disconnected 'C', or short circuit on ‘C’,
- Printed circuit board failure,
- Dirty probe

ALARM SETTING NOT CORRECT

Possible trouble: - Wrong sensitivity adjustment 'D',
- Printed circuit board failure.

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11. Annex A

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 DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Nous attestons que le produit suivant :
We declare that the following device :

CONTACTEUR DE NIVEAU
TYPE LIDEC L…
LEVEL SWITCH TYPE LIDEC L…

II 1 G D Ex ia IIC ou/or IIB T6 ou/or T5 ou/or T4 Ga

Ex ia IIIC T80°C ou/or T95°C ou/or T130°C Da IP6x
répond aux exigences prévues par les directives de la Communauté Européenne :
meet the basic requirement of the European Community Directives :

Directive ATEX 94/9/CE Directive CEM 2004/108/CE

Directive ATEX 94/9/EC Directive EMC 2004/108/EC

Le produit de sécurité intrinsèque répond aux normes :

The intrinsically safe product complies with the standards :

EN 60079-0 (2009)
EN 60079-11 (2012)
et l'attestation d'examen CE de type LCIE 02 ATEX 6181 X a été émise.
and the EC Type Examination Certificate LCIE 02 ATEX 6181 X was issued.

Une notification Qualité LCIE 03 ATEX Q 8062 a été délivrée au fabricant :

A Quality notification LCIE 03 ATEX Q 8062 was delivered to the manufacturer :

HONEYWELL MARINE
9, Rue Isaac Newton
ZA Port Sec Nord – Esprit 1
18000 Bourges (France)
L’organisme notifié chargé de la surveillance de la qualité de production est :
The notified authority in charge of the production quality survey is :

L.C.I.E.
33, avenue du Général Leclerc
92266 FONTENAY AUX ROSES (France)

Bourges, le 15 mars 2013 L. MAUDUIT

Bourges, March 15st , 2013 Responsable Technique dûment autorisé à signer
Technical Manager with legally effective signature

legally effective signature

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