Kistler-morse KM L-Cell Bolt-On Bedienungsanleitung

Bolt-On Weight Measurement Installation Manual L-Cell® and Microcell®CAUTIONIt is essential that all instructions in this manual be followed precisely

2: Prepare for Installation2-1Chapter 2: Pr epare Bolt-On W eight Measur ement Sensors for InstallationThis chap

2: Prepare for Installation2-2Prepare Required Installation EquipmentThe following additional equipment is used to install L-Cells.Optional Installati

2: Prepare for Installation2-3Customer-Supplied Items for both sensors:Tape measureMarking penTapping fluidLevelTap handleTape (electrical or masking)

2: Prepare for Installation2-4The following equipment, provided by the customer, is used to install thejunction boxes, and to field wire the junction

2: Prepare for Installation2-5Testing Sensors with K-M Test MeterThe KM Test Meter (Figure 2-1) is designed specifically to test KMsensors. If you do

Chapter 3. L-Cell Installation on Vertical Legs3-1Chapter 3: Installation of the L-Cell on Vertical LegsFollow the instructions in

Chapter 3. L-Cell Installation on Vertical Legs3-2Figure 3-4. Vertical Location of L-Cell Setsfor Legs with Braces and with Free Leggreater than MinHL

Chapter 3. L-Cell Installation on Vertical Legs3-3Notes1. Use lubricating fluid (Relton RapidTap® Heavy Duty Cutting Fluid orequivalent) when drilling

Chapter 3. L-Cell Installation on Vertical Legs3-41. Wipe down a 5” by 21/4” (127 by 57mm) surface, centered on thetemplate mounting hole, with degrea

Chapter 3. L-Cell Installation on Vertical Legs3-55. Fig. 3-12. Using the T-handle driver, slowly tighten the S2 screw. Whileturning the T-handle driv

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Chapter 3. L-Cell Installation on Vertical Legs3-68. Prior to installing the environmental cover(s), ensure the matingsurface(s) on the leg is free of

Chapter 3. L-Cell Installation on Vertical Legs3-7Mounting the Junction BoxFigure 3-14. JunctionBox MountingOutside Mounting Holes forFlat Surfaces (4

Chapter 3. L-Cell Installation on Vertical Legs3-8Wiring L-Cells to Junction BoxesCAUTIONOnly use Sikaflex 1Apolyurethane sealant orDow Corning RTV 73

Chapter 3. L-Cell Installation on Vertical Legs3-9Wiring Junction Boxes Together and to Signal ProcessorCAUTIONOnly use Sikaflex 1Apolyurethane sealan

Chapter 3. L-Cell Installation on Vertical Legs3-102. See Figure 3-19 (conduited installation) or Figure 3-20 (non-conduitedinstallation). Route the 3

Chapter 3. L-Cell Installation on Vertical Legs3-11Figure 3-20. Wiring Junction Boxes Together — Non-Conduited InstallationConnect 3-ConductorCable to

Chapter 4. L-Cell Installation on Horizontal Beams4-1Chapter 4: Installation of the L-Cell on Horizontal BeamsFigure 4-1. L-Cell Sh

Chapter 4. L-Cell Installation on Horizontal Beams4-2# of SupportPoints forDescription Each VesselSingle vessel — no diagonal beam supports 4Multiple

Chapter 4. L-Cell Installation on Horizontal Beams4-3L-Cell Mounting MethodsThe sensors are mounted at the neutral axis on the web of the beam, at a45

Chapter 4. L-Cell Installation on Horizontal Beams4-4Figure 4-7. Placement of Four L-Cells on a BeamColumn(or beam)SupportingInstrumentedBeam(typical)

Table of ContentsiTable of ContentsIntroduction... I-1Wel

Chapter 4. L-Cell Installation on Horizontal Beams4-5 greater than 3/4” (19mm). If the thickness is less, drill all the way through the metal and

Chapter 4. L-Cell Installation on Horizontal Beams4-6CAUTIONDo not install L-Cells in the rain.Do not trap moisture under the environmental cover.1. M

Chapter 4. L-Cell Installation on Horizontal Beams4-7NoteIf the following occurs while tightening screws, check L-Cell resistanceusing a DMM (describe

Chapter 4. L-Cell Installation on Horizontal Beams4-8Mounting LocationEach junction box can be wired to a maximum of two L-Cell sets (four L-Cellstota

Chapter 4. L-Cell Installation on Horizontal Beams4-9Wiring L-Cells to Junction BoxNotes1. Junction box PCB 63-1170-01 is used for L-Cell sets on beam

Chapter 4. L-Cell Installation on Horizontal Beams4-10Figure 4-16. Wiring L-Cells to Junction BoxThere are two versions of the junction box enclosure.

Chapter 4. L-Cell Installation on Horizontal Beams4-111. Remove the junction box cover.• Conduited installation — Install a conduit fitting in the lar

Chapter 4. L-Cell Installation on Horizontal Beams4-12Figure 4-18. Wiring Junction Boxes Together — Conduited InstallationConnect 3-ConductorCable to

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-1Chapter 5: Installation of the L-Cell on Skirt Supported VesselsDistrib

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-2NoteIf the vessel panels differ significantly from this industry standard or thepanel heig

Table of ContentsiiChapter 5: Installation of the L-Cell on Skirt Supported Vessels ... 5-1Mounting Information ...

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-3Figure 5-3. Plan View — L-Cell and Junction Box Locations (Carbon Steel)Notes:1. Spacing i

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-4Distribution of L-Cells and Junction Boxes Around Vessel(Aluminum Vessels)See Figures 5-5

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-5Figure 5-6. Perspective View — L-Cell and Junction Box Locations (Aluminum)Mount JunctionB

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-6Obstructions typically encountered on a skirt-supported vessel include:• pipe, conduit, au

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-7Mark Locations (Bolted, Skirt-Supported Vessels)1. Beginning on the outside of the skirt a

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-8be relocated to match the inside location and remark the outsidelocation.4. Continuing to

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-92. Continuing to move clockwise around the outside of the skirt and nowmeasuring the full

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-10See Figure 5-14. Minor obstructions may occur near the top or bottom ofa tier. The effect

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-11Note: Use industrial-grade, heavy-duty tapping fluid whendrilling and tapping.Surface Pre

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-12Drill and Tap1. Using the #6-32 tap, thread the template mounting hole for the outsideL-

IntroductionI-1IntroductionWelcomeThis chapter will describe the organization, manual conventions,and provide contact and technical service informati

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-13Mounting L-CellCAUTIONDo not install L-Cells in the rain.Do not trap moisture under the e

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-145. Holding the L-Cell flat against the surface, loosely fasten the L-Cellwith the three s

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-1510. See Figure 5-31, 5-32, and 5-33. Peel the protective backing from thedouble-sided tap

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-16little extra for strain relief. Cut the excess cable. Fig 5-376. Strip 3” (76mm) of the c

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-17Wiring Junction Boxes Together and toSignal ProcessorThere are two versions of the juncti

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-18Figure 5-39. Wiring L-Cells to Junction Box (inside view of skirt)Drip LoopL-Cells A &

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-19Figure 5-40. Wiring Junction Boxes Together (inside view of skirt) — Conduited Installati

Chapter 5. L-Cell Installation on Skirt-Supported Vessels5-20Figure 5-41. Wiring Junction Boxes Together (inside view of skirt) — Non-Conduited Instal

Chapter 6. Microcell Installation on Vertical Pipe Legs6-1Chapter 6: Installation of the Microcell on Vertical Pipe LegsFollow the

Chapter 6. Microcell Installation on Vertical Pipe Legs6-2Horizontal Distribution of Microcell SetsMicrocell sets are placed on each support leg.Verti

IntroductionI-2Contact InformationYou may reach Kistler-Morse at the following:Mail:Kistler-Morse150 Venture BoulevardSpartanburg, South Carolina US

Chapter 6. Microcell Installation on Vertical Pipe Legs6-3Figure 6-4. Vertical Location of Microcell Setsfor Legs with Braces and with Free Leggreater

Chapter 6. Microcell Installation on Vertical Pipe Legs6-4Tap Guide(2 places)DrillTemplateDrill Guide(2 places)CenterHole(templateis mountedin placewi

Chapter 6. Microcell Installation on Vertical Pipe Legs6-5Mounting Microcell1. Wipe down a 5” by 21/4” (127 by 57mm) surface, centered on thetemplate

Chapter 6. Microcell Installation on Vertical Pipe Legs6-69. See Figure 6-14. Apply a generous bead of sealant to the insideflange of the environmenta

Chapter 6. Microcell Installation on Vertical Pipe Legs6-7Mounting LocationEach junction box can be wired to a maximum of four Microcells:• Vertical M

Chapter 6. Microcell Installation on Vertical Pipe Legs6-83. Drill and tap the mounting holes with a #29 drill bit and #8-32 tap.4. Mount the junction

Chapter 6. Microcell Installation on Vertical Pipe Legs6-9Notes:• Verify that junction box PCB is 63-1170-01 (bottom center).• Microcells A and B are

Chapter 6. Microcell Installation on Vertical Pipe Legs6-10Notes1. The procedure below assumes the conduit/cable tray hasbeen installed.2. Seal all co

Chapter 6. Microcell Installation on Vertical Pipe Legs6-11Figure 6-21. Wiring Junction Boxes Together — Non-Conduited InstallationConnect 3-Conductor

Appendix A. L-Cell SpecificationsA-1Appendix A: L-Cell SpecificationsMechanicalStress LevelCarbon Steel —Maximum ±15,000 psi (10.5 kg/mm2)Recommended*

IntroductionI-3On-Site ConsultationKM’s Field Service staff can provide additional services at yourrequest. Contact KM at the closest office for rate

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Appendix B. Microcell SpecificationsB-1Appendix B: Microcell SpecificationsMechanicalStress Level3-inch Microcell Maximum 10,000 psi (7.0 kg/mm2)Recom

Appendix B. Microcell SpecificationsB-2Reference Dimensions3-inch Microcell 2-inch MicrocellA .375” (9.52mm) .375” (9.52mm)B 0.75” (19.0mm) 0.75” (19.

Appendix C. GlossaryC-1Appendix C: GlossaryCalibration CurveA graph of load versus output. Typically, it is astraight line and relates live load to a

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Appendix D. System Calibration D-1Appendix D: System CalibrationThis chapter describes general procedures for calibrating theL-Cell system. Before cal

Appendix D. System Calibration D-2Live Load calibration can be performed by adding or removing a knownquantity of material from the vessel. The quanti

Appendix D. System Calibration D-3Figure D-2. Manual Calibration LineWeight Signal in CountsIndicatedWeightlive load =Zero_CalScale FactorWeightScale

Appendix E. TroubleshootingE-1Appendix E: Troubleshooting the Bolt-On System (L-Cell)This chapter describes some common problems

Appendix E. TroubleshootingE-2Small AmplitudeChanges or ErraticFluctuations in displayreadingsSmall amplitude drift oroscillation, with peak-to-peak d

1: Bolt-On Description1-1Chapter 1: Description of the Bolt-On Weight Measurement SensorsFigure 1-1. KM L-CellGeneral Description

Appendix E. TroubleshootingE-3Problem Problem Details SolutionUsing a Digital Multimeter (DMM) orohmmeter, check for shorts to ground asfollows:1. Set

Appendix E. TroubleshootingE-4Problem Problem Details SolutionSmall AmplitudeChanges or ErraticFluctuations indisplay readingsFluctuations can because

Appendix F. Spare Parts RecommendationsF-1Appendix F. Spare Parts RecommendationsK-M recommends you purchase and maintain the following minimum num

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Appendix G. Alternate MethodG-1Appendix G: Alternate Method of Checking OutputMicrocellIf you do not have a K-M Test Meter, use

Appendix G. Alternate MethodG-2L-CellIf you do not have a Kistler-Morse Test Meter, use a Digital Multimeter (DMM) to monitor the voltageoutput of eac

Appendix H. Technical DrawingsH-1Appendix H: Technical DrawingsThis appendix contains the following technical drawings for the L-Cell and the Microcel

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1: Bolt-On Description1-2General Description of the MicrocellThe Microcell™ (Figure 1-2) is a highly sensitive bolt-on strain gagesensor used to deter

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