CLA-VAL X117E Installation Operation & Maintenance

INSTALLATION / OPERATION / MAINTENANCE

X117E Contact-Less Valve Position Transmitter

X117E Contact-Less Valve Position Transmitter

Thank you for purchasing a Cla-Val Model X117E Contact-less
Valve Position Transmitter. With proper maintenance, the X117E
will perform indefinitely and provide very accurate and reliable
valve control. It is built with the latest technology utilizing the high­est quality components. The X117E is a unique electronic contact­less valve positon indicator. Its software allows easy programma­ble control features. The graphic interface is user friendly and
offers an easy way to calibrate your automatic control valves.

Wiring Diagram

MODEL

X117E

Technical Data

Sensor: Contact-less magnet sensor

Power:

(*)Outputs

Accuracy: < 1% Full scale

Operating range: (-20˚C to +65˚C)

Protection: IP68

Interface: Plug & Play / NT / 2000 / XP / Vista

Consumption: 6 Watt maximum
(*) The input dry contact and analogue output has the same

common or earth but are not individually isolated.

The X117E uses a magnetic sensor, take care to keep the installa-

tion free of any magnetic fields (transformers, motors, high
power supply, ect...)

24 VDC +/- 10%, min. 20 mA, normal 40
mA, max. 60 mA
4-20 ma, not isolated, protected, same com­mon, output charge ≤ 500 Ω

Terminal strip not

supplied for

Illustration

purpose only

Connection

output

Power Supply 24 VDC

0V

+ 24V

Black Red Output

Charge
Max. 500

Installation Instructions

1) All installation, adjustment and maintenance should be
carried out by a competent electrician.

2) Do not exceed the maximum ratings given in the
specifications and printed on label.

3) The electrical connections should be made as described in
the userʼs manual.

4) Before any maintenance operation the main power should
be turned off

Do not attempt to open the product

as this will invalidate the warranty!

Assembly Details

Mounting direction of the sensor

Connect the USB cable to the laptop.

Internal view

Magnet

Mounting direction of Magnet
During mounting, take care that
the magnetic sensor and the face
of the magnet are parallel.

Select: "Install from a list or specific location".

Sensor

Firmware update (internal software)

Before the Firmware update, save your program to your PC.

1) Connect the USB cable to the USB connection of your PC.

2) Connect the X117E to the USB cable.

3) Select “Read Parameters” to read X117E settings and

record output parameters.

4) Select “Firmware update” in “Parameters”.

5) Open the corresponding file ”.hex”.

6) Select “Read Parameters” to check that the Firmware is

updated.

USB Driver Installation or Updating USB Driver or
Install on Another USB Port

When you connect the X177E for the first time, your PC will detect
it and request a driver.

Browse to file: C\Program Files\CLA-VAL\Multi-USB Driver Setup.

To update your USB driver, please follow the procedure below.
Install the software “Multi-USB Driver Setup” Download multi-USB
software from the Cla-Val web site: www.cla-val.com

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Microsoft validation presss “Continue Anyway”

Installation

If connected to one or more X117E or another e-line product,
click on "View All" and select the e-Lift you would like to commu­nicate with from the list (see picture below) then click once on left
mouse button.

Product name, Firmware version and serial number are displayed.

Installation complete,

Click finish.

Configuration Mode

If your e-Line product isn’t updated with the “Multi connection”
version, the e-Line list stays empty. Click on "View All", the
e-Line product appears with name "Generic e-Line" (see picture
below), then click once on left mouse button on this line to
communicate with the product.
For the name and serial number of this product to appear, a
Firmware update is necessary (see chapter 3.6).

To launch X117E Contact-less Valve Position Transmitter software
when not connected to the laptop, the e-line list (which allows the
multi connection of e-Line products) is empty (see picture below),
click “Cancel”.

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How to Calibrate the X117E

Calibration Display

1 Connect to 24 VDC power supply.

2 Connect the USB cable to your PC.

3 Connect your PC to the X117E with the USB cable.

4 Start the X117E Cla-Val software.

5 Enter the valve’s lift, and then click on "Lift". The valve opening information is now ready in inches or mm.

6 Click on "Program" (1).

7 Close the valve and click on "Valve closed" (reference point) .

8 Open the valve (manually, with air, ect...) and click on "Valve open".

9 Click on "Read parameters" (2).

By default, these alarms are set to 10% Low Level, 90% High Level and Hysteresis Alarm Level 2%. To
modify this adjustment, see Adjustement of Alarms

After a setting modification, you must click on "Read parameters” (2) in order to complete the
modification!

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Field Calibration

If it is not possible to completely open the valve, then you can use the "Field calibration" mode.

1 Close the valve then click on "Valve closed" .
2 Open the valve as much as you can.
3 Calculate the opening percentage reached..
4 Enter this percentage into the field "Valve % opened".
5 Click on "Valve open".
6 Click on "Read parameters". Calibration is done.

Adjustment of Alarms

The X117E incorporates two adjustable lift level alarms and a hysteresis alarm level. Enter the requested percentage for
the alarms and hysteresis, click on "Program" (1).

“High Level”

alarm value

“Low Level”
alarm value

“Low Level”

alarm range

“Low Level”

hysteresis

alarm value

“Low Level”

alarm range

“High Level”

hysteresis

alarm value

(1)

The Low or high Level alarm is activated within its range, the "Set" button is for manual dry contact activation.

alarm level 2%

level low and hysteresis

Adjustment of alarms: high

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Reading Parameters

Click on "Read parameters" (1) to see the valve position.

This mode displays how the valve was Calibrated.

Dynamic Reading

This mode displays the dynamic valve position, click on "Dynamic Update" to enable, and click once more to disable.

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Calibration without a PC

Calibration

You can also calibrate the e-Lift, without a computer either using the CLA-VAL magnetic screwdriver or a low power

magnet without affecting the signal position sensor.

1- Close the valve.

2- Put the magnet on the top of the e-Lift (see photo below).

3- When the LED is blinking green, open the valve fully (100%).

4- Remove the magnet.

5- The LED will blink red five times, then wait until the LED is green before operating the valve.

6- Calibration is complete.

Alarm setting with “Low Level” activation below setpoint and “High Level” activation above setpoint.

1- Wire dry contact 1 to 0 V.

2- Place the valve at the low level alarm (low level).

3- Put the magnet on the top of the e-Lift.

4- When the LED is blinking red, place the valve at the high level alarm (high level).

5- Remove the magnet.

6- Remove the wire between dry contact 1 and 0 V.

7- The alarms are adjusted.

Alarm setting with “Low Level” activation above setpoint and “High Level” activation below setpoint.

1- Wire dry contact 1 and dry contact 2 to the 0 V.

2- Place the valve at the low level alarm (low level).

3- Put the magnet on the top of the e-Lift.

4- When the LED is blinking red, place the valve at the high level alarm (high level).

5- Remove the magnet.

6- Remove the wire between dry contact 1, dry contact 2 and 0 V.

7- The alarms are adjusted.

Screwdriver with magnet supplies standard

with X117E Contact-less Valve Position Transmitter.

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Troubleshooting

CLA-VAL EUROPE

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CH-1032 Romanel/
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PO Box 1325 Newport Beach CA 92659-0325

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©COPYRIGHT CLA-VAL 2012 Printed in USA Specifications subject to change without notice.

CLA-VAL CANADA

4687 Christie Drive
Beamsville, Ontario
Canada L0R 1B4
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CLA-VAL UK

Dainton House, Goods Station Road
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Problem:

1. The software is not working:

a. Do you have full access rights?

2. No PC Connection:

a. Check if the USB driver is working?
b. Check if you have power supply?
c. Disconnect the cable and then connect it again.

3. X117E missing:

a. Check if the USB driver is working?
b. Check if you have power supply?
c. Disconnect the cable and then connect it again.

4. If the 4-20 mA output is not stable:

a. Check the earth grounding, wire the O V to a good

earth?

Some Tips

1. The X117E LED remains red for 5 seconds after

power is on, and then switches to green. (Start-up test).

2. The X117E LED remains green when the magnet is in

the sensor zone.
a. If the X117E LED is off, the magnet is out of

the sensor zone.

b. If the X117E LED is green, the magnet is in the 1st

magnet sensor zone.

c. If the X117E LED is red, the magnet is in the 2nd

magnet sensor zone.

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GENERAL DISCLAIMER

In accordance with our policy of continuous development and
improvement, CLA-VAL reserves the right to modify or improve
its products at any time without prior notice. CLA-VAL assumes
no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in the
content of this document.

Environmental Production

Help to preserve and protect the environment. Recycle used
batteries and accessories.

N-X117E - R-01/2012