Installation and operating manual [PDF] (48 pages)
- Brand: Magnetrol
- Model: E3A Modulevel
- Format: PDF
- Key Aspects: Periodic Inspection Checklists, Standard Operating Procedures, Detailed Installation Instructions
- Updated: 26.07.2026
- Source File: 817905.pdf
- Pages: 48
- Description: Device setup manual for the Magnetrol E3A Modulevel.
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Digital E3 Modulevel® with
HART ® and PACTware™
Communications Liquid
Level Displacer Transmitter
Installation and Operating Manual
E3 Modulevel®
48-635 E3 Modulevel® Displacer Level Transmitter
Read this Manual Before Installing
This manual provides information on the E3 Modulevel®
Electronic Transmitters. It is important that all instructions
are read carefully and followed in sequence. Detailed instal-
lation, wiring and calibration instructions are included in
this manual.
If this equipment is used in a manner not specified by this
manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment
may be impaired.
Conventions Used in this Manual
Certain conventions are used in this manual to convey
specific types of information. General technical material,
support data, and safety information are presented in
narrative form. The following styles are used for notes,
cautions, and warnings.
Notes
Notes contain information that augments or clarifies an
operating step. Notes do not normally contain actions.
They follow the procedural steps to which they refer.
Cautions
Cautions alert the technician to special conditions that
could injure personnel, damage equipment, or reduce a
component’s mechanical integrity. Cautions are also
used to alert the technician to unsafe practices or the
need for special protective equipment or specific materi-
als. In this manual, a caution box indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
Warnings
Warnings identify potentially dangerous situations or
serious hazards. In this manual, a warning indicates an
imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or death.
Safety Messages
Follow all standard industry procedures for servicing
electrical and computer equipment when working with
or around high voltage. Always shut off the power supply
before touching any components.
Electrical components are sensitive to electrostatic
discharge. To prevent equipment damage, observe safety
procedures when working with electrostatic sensitive
components.
WARNING! Explosion hazard. Do not connect or
disconnect equipment unless power has been switched
off or the area is known to be non-hazardous.
Low Voltage Directive
For use in Installation Category I, Pollution Degree 2. If
equipment is used in a manner not specified by manufac-
turer, protection provided by equipment may be impaired.
Notice of Trademark, Copyright and Limitations
Magnetrol® & Magnetrol® logotype and Modulevel® are
registered trademarks of Magnetrol®
International,
Incorporated.
Copyright © 2016 Magnetrol® International, Incorporated.
All rights reserved.
Performance specifications are effective with date of issue
and are subject to change without notice. Magnetrol®
reserves the right to make changes to the product described
in this manual at any time without notice. MAGNETROL
makes no warranty with respect to the accuracy of the
information in this manual.
Warranty
All MAGNETROL electronic level and flow controls are
warranted free of defects in materials or workmanship for
eighteen months from the date of original factory ship-
ment.
If returned within the warranty period; and, upon factory
inspection of the control, the cause of the claim is
determined to be covered under the warranty; then,
MAGNETROL will repair or replace the control at no cost
to the purchaser (or owner) other than transportation.
MAGNETROL shall not be liable for misapplication, labor
claims, direct or consequential damage or expense arising
from the installation or use of equipment. There are no
other warranties expressed or implied, except special
written warranties covering some MAGNETROL products.
Quality Assurance
The quality assurance system in place at MAGNETROL
guarantees the highest level of quality throughout the
company. MAGNETROL is committed to providing full
customer satisfaction both in quality products and quality
service.
The MAGNETROL quality assurance
system is registered to ISO 9001 affirming
its commitment to known international
quality standards providing the strongest
assurance of product/service quality
available.
48-635 E3 Modulevel® Displacer Level Transmitter
Table of Contents
1.0 QuickStart Installation
1.1 Getting Started..........................................................4
1.1.2 Equipment and Tools .....................................4
1.1.2 Configuration Information.............................4
1.2 QuickStart Mounting................................................4
1.2.1 Tank Top........................................................4
1.2.2 External Chamber ..........................................5
1.3 QuickStart Wiring ....................................................5
1.4 QuickStart Configuration .........................................6
2.0 Complete Installation
2.1 Unpacking ................................................................7
2.2 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Handling Procedure...7
2.3 Before You Start ........................................................8
2.3.1 Site Preparation..............................................8
2.3.2 Equipment and Tools .....................................8
2.3.3 Operational Considerations............................8
2.4 Mounting..................................................................9
2.4.1 Tank Top Installation (E3A & E3B)...............9
2.4.2 External Chamber Installation
(E3C, E3D, E3E, E3F) ................................10
2.5 Wiring ....................................................................11
2.5.1 General Purpose or Non-Incendive
(Cl. I, Div. 2) ...............................................12
2.5.2 Intrinsically Safe...........................................13
2.5.3 Explosion Proof............................................13
2.6 Configuring the Transmitter....................................15
2.6.1 Operating Parameters...................................15
2.6.2 Transmitter Display and Keypad ..................15
2.6.3 Password Protection (Default = 0)................16
2.6.4 Calibration Defaults.....................................16
2.6.5 Menu: Step-By-Step Procedure.....................16
2.6.5.1
Measurement Type: Level......................17
2.6.5.2
Measurement Type: Interface Level .......20
2.6.5.3
Measurement Type: Density..................22
2.7 Configuration Using HART ...................................25
2.7.1 Connections.................................................25
2.7.2 HART Display Menu...................................25
2.7.3 HART Revision Table ..................................25
2.7.4 HART Menu................................................26
3.0 Reference Information
3.1 Description .............................................................27
3.2 Theory of Operation...............................................27
3.2.1 Displacer/Range Spring................................27
3.2.2 LVDT ..........................................................27
3.2.3 Interface .......................................................28
3.2.4 Density.........................................................28
3.3 Troubleshooting ......................................................28
3.3.1 Troubleshooting System Problems................29
3.3.2 Status Messages ............................................30
3.3.3 Checking the LVDT Winding Resistance.....30
3.3.4 Status Message Descriptions.........................31
3.4 Agency Approvals....................................................32
3.4.1 FM (Factory Mutual) ...................................32
3.4.2 CSA (Canadian Standards Association)........32
3.4.3 ATEX (European Standard for
Explosion Protection)...................................33
3.4.4 Agency Drawings .........................................34
3.5 Parts........................................................................35
3.5.1 Replacement Transmitter Head Parts............35
3.5.2 User Calibration Procedure ..........................36
3.5.3 Mechanical Replacement Parts .....................36
3.5.4 Recommended Spare Parts ...........................37
3.6 Specifications ..........................................................38
3.6.1 Functional....................................................38
3.6.2 Performance – Level.....................................39
3.6.3 Performance – Interface Level & Density.....39
3.6.4 Physical ........................................................40
3.7 Model Numbers......................................................42
3.7.1 E3x for Non-Steam Service ..........................42
3.7.2 E3x for Steam Service...................................44
Glossary.........................................................................46
E3 Modulevel®
Displacer Level Transmitter
Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual