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Emerson FISHER FIELDVUE DLC3010 User Manual

Emerson FISHER FIELDVUE DLC3010
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Fisher
FIELDVUE
DLC3010 Digital Level
Controller
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Contents
Section 1 Introduction and Specifications 3.
Scope of Manual 3..............................
Conventions Used in this Manual 3................
Description 3..................................
Specifications 4................................
Related Documents 5...........................
Educational Services 5...........................
Section 2 Installation 15.................
Configuration: On the Bench or in the Loop 15......
Protecting the Coupling and Flexures 15...........
Mounting 17...................................
Hazardous Area Classifications and Special
Instructions for “Safe Use” and Installations
in Hazardous Locations 17....................
Mounting the 249 Sensor 17....................
Digital Level Controller Orientation 18............
Mounting the Digital Level Controller
on a 249 Sensor 20..........................
Mounting the Digital Level Controller for High
Temperature Applications 20.................
Electrical Connections 22........................
Power Supply 22..............................
Field Wiring 23................................
Grounding 24.................................
Shielded Wire 24..........................
Power/Current Loop Connections 25.............
RTD Connections 25...........................
Two‐Wire RTD Connections 25...............
Three‐Wire RTD Connections 25.............
Communication Connections 25.................
Test Connections 26...........................
Multichannel Installations 26....................
W7977-2
Alarm Jumper 27...............................
Changing Jumper Position 28....................
Loop Test 28...................................
Installation in Conjunction with a Rosemount
333 HART Tri‐Loopt HART‐to‐Analog
Signal Converter 29.............................
Multidrop Communication 99....................
Section 3 Overview 31...................
Section 4 Setup and Calibration 35........
Initial Setup 35.................................
Configuration Advice 36.........................
Preliminary Considerations 36....................
Write Protect 36..............................
Guided Setup 36...............................
Coupling 39..................................
Manual Setup 40...............................
Sensor 40....................................
Variables 42..................................
Ranging 43...................................
Process Conditions 44..........................
Device Identification 48........................
Instruction Manual
D102748X012
DLC3010 Digital Level Controller
May 2018

Table of Contents

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Emerson FISHER FIELDVUE DLC3010 Specifications

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BrandEmerson
ModelFISHER FIELDVUE DLC3010
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1 Introduction and Specifications

Description

Provides a description of the DLC3010 digital level controllers and their functionality.

Section 2 Installation

Protecting the Coupling and Flexures

Details steps to prevent damage to flexures and other critical parts during handling.

Mounting the 249 Sensor

Explains the methods for mounting the 249 sensor based on its type.

Electrical Connections

Covers the necessary wiring and connection procedures for the instrument.

Power Supply

Specifies the minimum power supply requirements for communication.

Field Wiring

Provides guidance on proper field wiring practices for the device.

Communication Connections

Details how to establish communication connections for the device.

Alarm Jumper

Explains the function and configuration of the alarm jumper.

Loop Test

Describes the procedure for verifying controller output and loop integrity.

Section 3 Overview

Liquid Level, Interface Level, or Liquid Density

Defines the types of measurements the controller can perform.

Calibration / Ranging

Introduces calibration and ranging concepts for the controller.

Ranging

Device Information

Alarm Type and Security

Section 4 Configuration and Calibration

Initial Setup

Guides through the necessary steps for initial instrument setup.

Guided Setup

Provides step-by-step guidance for configuration data initialization.

Write Protect

Details the setting to protect configuration from unauthorized changes.

Coupling

Manual Setup

Sensor

Covers sensor configuration including units and dimensions.

Sensor Dimensions

Details how to enter sensor dimensions for configuration.

Torque Tube

Variables

Ranging

Process Conditions

Communications

Burst Mode

Enables continuous communication from the digital level controller.

Instrument Display

Change Display Mode

Allows selection of displayed information and its format.

Alert Setup

Primary Variable

Configuration for alerts related to the primary variable measurement.

High Alerts

Sets up high-level alerts for the primary variable.

Low Alerts

Sets up low-level alerts for the primary variable.

Temperature

Configuration for temperature-related alerts.

Instrument Temperature

Alert configuration for the instrument's internal temperature.

Process Temperature

Alert configuration for the measured process temperature.

Calibration

Primary

Covers primary calibration procedures for the instrument.

Guided Calibration

Provides recommended calibration procedures based on user input.

Full Calibration

Details operations to compute sensor gain and zero reference.

Partial Calibration

Useful for establishing data points when a full session is impractical.

Secondary Calibration

Covers secondary calibration procedures, such as temperature.

Temperature Calibration

Allows display and trimming of instrument temperature readings.

Analog Output Calibration

Trims gain and offset of the D/A converter for output accuracy.

Calibration with an Overweight Displacer

Provides procedures for calibrating with an overweight displacer.

Sensor Calibration at Process Conditions (Hot Cut‐Over) when input cannot be varied

Calibrates the instrument using theoretical information when input cannot be varied.

Density Variations in Interface Applications

Discusses sensitivity to density errors in interface applications.

Temperature Compensation

Explains how to apply correction factors for significant temperature departures.

Section 5 Service Tools

Active Alerts

Lists and describes active alerts and their troubleshooting steps.

Instrument Temperature Too Low, Alert

Indicates when instrument temperature is below the low alert threshold.

Process Temperature Too Low, Alert

Indicates when process temperature is below the low alert threshold.

PV LoLo Alert

Indicates when the process variable exceeds the low-low alert threshold.

Variables

Displays and allows editing of analog output variables.

Analog Output

Shows the current value of the analog output signal.

Constants

Defines fundamental values used in calculations.

Liquid Level / Interface Level / or Liquid Density

Displays the primary variable's measurement type and units.

Instrument Temperature

Indicates the current instrument temperature.

Process Temperature

Indicates the current process temperature.

Maintenance

Provides access to maintenance functions like tests and resets.

Loop Test

Verifies controller output, loop integrity, and recorder operation.

Primary Calibration

Overview of full and partial calibration procedures.

Full Calibration

Details full calibration methods like Min/Max and Two Point.

Partial Calibration

Covers calibration methods like Capture Zero and Trim Gain.

Secondary Calibration

Covers secondary calibration procedures like temperature and analog output.

Reset/Restore

Procedures for resetting the device to factory defaults.

Restore Factory Defaults

Restores the digital level controller to its factory configuration.

Section 6 Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Diagnostic Messages

Displays abbreviated diagnostic messages for troubleshooting.

FAIL HDWR

Indicates issues with primary sensor input, drive current, or reference voltage.

Hardware Diagnostics

Procedures to verify controller hardware and process connections.

Output = 0 mA

Troubleshooting steps for a zero mA output condition.

Fixed Output = 3.7 mA

Troubleshooting steps for a fixed 3.7 mA output (fail-low alarm).

Output is within 4-20 mA range, but does not track displayed PV value

Troubleshooting steps when output does not match PV.

Output Drifting while at fixed process input.

Troubleshooting steps for output drift at a fixed process input.

Erratic Output

Troubleshooting steps for erratic or noisy output signals.

Removing the Digital Level Controller from the Sensor

Procedures for detaching the controller from the sensor for maintenance.

Removing the DLC3010 Digital Level Controller from a 249 Sensor

Detailed steps for removing the controller from a 249 sensor.

249 Sensor in Standard Temperature Applications

Specific removal steps for standard temperature applications.

249 Sensor in High Temperature Applications

Specific removal steps for high temperature applications.

LCD Meter Assembly

Information on the LCD meter assembly, including removal and replacement.

Removing the LCD Meter

Procedure to safely remove the LCD meter.

Replacing the LCD Meter

Procedure to correctly install a new LCD meter.

Electronics Module

Information on the electronics module, including removal and replacement.

Removing the Electronics Module

Procedure to safely remove the electronics module.

Terminal Box

Information on the terminal box, including removal and replacement.

Removing the Terminal Box

Procedure to safely remove the terminal box assembly.

Removing and Replacing the Inner Guide and Access Handle Assembly

Procedure for removing and replacing the inner guide and access handle.

Lever Assembly

Information on the lever assembly, including removal and replacement.

Removing the Lever Assembly

Procedure to safely remove the lever assembly.

Replacing the Lever Assembly

Procedure to correctly install a new lever assembly.

Packing for Shipment

Guidelines for packing the instrument for shipment.

Section 7 Parts

Parts Ordering

Information on how to order replacement parts.

Mounting Kits

Lists available mounting kits for various sensors.

Parts Kits

Details available spare parts kits for maintenance.

Parts List

Comprehensive list of all parts for the DLC3010 controller.

Transducer Assembly (figure 7-2)

Diagram and list of parts for the transducer assembly.

Mounting Parts

Details mounting parts available for different sensor types.

249 Sensors with Heat Insulator

Lists mounting parts for 249 sensors with heat insulators.

Masoneilan Sensors

Lists mounting parts for Masoneilan sensors.

Yamatake NQP Sensor

Lists mounting parts for Yamatake NQP sensors.

Foxboro-Eckardt Sensors

Lists mounting parts for Foxboro-Eckardt sensors.

Appendix A Principle of Operation

HART Communication

Explains the HART communication protocol and its function.

Multidrop Communication

Describes connecting multiple devices to a single communication line.

Digital Level Controller Operation

Details the operational principles of the DLC3010 controller.

Typical Sensor Operation

Describes the typical operation of the sensor assembly.

Appendix B Field Communicator Menu Tree

Manual Setup menu

Provides access to the manual setup functions via the Field Communicator.

Alert Setup menu

Provides access to alert setup functions via the Field Communicator.

Calibration menu

Provides access to calibration functions via the Field Communicator.

Service Tools menu

Provides access to service tools via the Field Communicator.

Overview

Presents an overview of device status, comm status, and measurement types.

Device Information

Provides identification details like tag, serial numbers, and revisions.

Alarm Type and Security

Covers alarm configuration, security settings, and write protection.

Calibration / Ranging

Overview of calibration and ranging parameters.

Primary

Details primary calibration methods like guided, full, and partial.

Full Calibration

Covers full calibration procedures such as Min/Max.

Partial Calibration

Covers partial calibration procedures like Capture Zero.

Secondary Calibration

Covers secondary calibration procedures.

Secondary

Details secondary calibration types.

Temperature Calibration

Covers temperature calibration procedures.

Analog Output Calibration

Covers analog output calibration procedures.

Configure

Guided Setup

Step-by-step configuration wizard.

Manual Setup

Direct access to manual configuration parameters.

Sensor

Configuration options for the sensor component.

Variables

Configuration of process variables and units.

Ranging

Configuration of the instrument's range values.

Process Conditions

Configuration of process-specific conditions like temperature and fluids.

Communications

Configuration of communication settings like polling address and burst mode.

Burst Mode

Enables continuous communication from the digital level controller.

Instrument Display

Configuration of the LCD meter display settings.

Change Display Mode

Allows selection of displayed information and its format.

Alert Setup

Primary Variable

Configuration for alerts related to the primary variable measurement.

High Alerts

Sets up high-level alerts for the primary variable.

Low Alerts

Sets up low-level alerts for the primary variable.

Temperature

Configuration for temperature-related alerts.

Instrument Temperature

Alert configuration for the instrument's internal temperature.

Process Temperature

Alert configuration for the measured process temperature.

Calibration

Overview of calibration procedures.

Primary

Details primary calibration methods like guided, full, and partial.

Full Calibration

Covers full calibration procedures such as Min/Max.

Partial Calibration

Covers partial calibration procedures like Capture Zero.

Secondary Calibration

Covers secondary calibration procedures.

Secondary

Details secondary calibration types.

Temperature Calibration

Covers temperature calibration procedures.

Analog Output Calibration

Covers analog output calibration procedures.

Service Tools

Variables

Accesses variable information like PV, SV, and TV.

Compensation

System gains adjusted for process temperature.

Constants

Defines fundamental values used in calculations.

Electronics Monitors

Tracks variables related to electronics health.

Input Circuit

Contains signal and diagnostic information for the input circuit.

Processor

Provides access to processor execution cycle diagnostics.

Writes Remaining

Monitors the NVM life cycle diagnostics.

Maintenance

Provides access to maintenance functions like tests and resets.

Tests

Provides access to diagnostic tests.

Loop Test

Verifies controller output, loop integrity, and recorder operation.

Primary Calibration

Overview of full and partial calibration procedures.

Secondary Calibration

Covers secondary calibration procedures.

Temperature Calibration

Covers temperature calibration procedures.

Reset/Restore

Procedures for resetting the device to factory defaults.

Restore Factory Defaults

Restores the digital level controller to its factory configuration.

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