Quick Start Guide
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DLC3100 Digital Level Controller
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Fisher™ FIELDVUE™ DLC3100 and DLC3100 SIS
Digital Level Controllers
This quick start guide applies to:
Contents
Installation 2.....................
Mounting 4.......................
Electrical Connections 9............
Local User Interface 14.............
Configuration and Calibration 18.....
Specifications 34..................
This quick start guide applies to:
Device Type
Device Revision
Hardware Revision
Firmware Revision
130D
1
1
1.0.9
130F
1
1
1.0.9
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Notes
This guide describes how to install, setup, and calibrate the DLC3100 or DLC3100 SIS using the local user interface. For all other
information on this product, including reference materials, manual setup information, maintenance procedures and replacement
part details, refer to the DLC3100 and DLC3100 SIS Instruction Manual (D104213X012
contact your Emerson sales office
The DLC3100 SIS is identified by a label affixed to the terminal box cover.
Unless otherwise noted, the information in this document applies to both DLC3100 and DLC3100 SIS. However, for simplicity, the
DLC3100 model name will be used throughout.
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Using this Guide
This guide describes how to install the DLC3100 digital level controller, and setup and calibrate using the local user
interface. The interface consists of a liquid crystal display and four push buttons. The instrument must be powered
with at least 12 volts to operate the local user interface.
You can also setup and calibrate the instrument using an Emerson Device Communicator, AMS Suite: Intelligent
Device Manager or a non-Emerson host via Device Description.
Do not install, operate, or maintain a DLC3100 digital level controller without being fully trained and qualified in valve,
actuator, and accessory, and 249 sensor installation, operation, and maintenance. To avoid personal injury or property
damage, it is important to carefully read, understand, and follow all of the contents of this manual, including all safety
cautions and warnings. Refer to the appropriate supplement listed below for hazardous area approvals and special
instructions for “safe use” and installations in hazardous locations. If you have any questions about these instructions,
contact your Emerson sales office
Related documents:
before proceeding.
D CSA (United States and Canada) Hazardous Area Approvals - DLC3100 Digital Level Controller (D104232X012
D ATEX and IECEx Hazardous Area Approvals - DLC3100 Digital Level Controller (D104233X012
Other related documents include:
D Fisher DLC3100 and DLC3100 SIS Digital Level Controllers Instruction Manual (D104213X012
D Safety Manual for Fisher DLC3100 SIS Digital Level Controller (D104215X012)
D Fisher 249 Caged Displacer Sensors Instruction Manual (D200099X012
D Fisher 249 Cageless Displacer Sensors Instruction Manual (D200100X012
D Fisher 249VS Cageless Displacer Sensor Instruction Manual (D103288X012
D Fisher 249W Cageless Wafer Style Level Sensor Instruction Manual (D102803X012
All documents are available from your Emerson sales office or at Fisher.com. Contact your Emerson sales office for all
other approval/certification information.
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Installation
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, always wear protective gloves, clothing, and eyewear when performing any installation
operations.
Personal injury or property damage due to sudden release of pressure, contact with hazardous fluid, fire, or explosion can
be caused by puncturing, heating, or repairing a displacer that is retaining process pressure or fluid. This danger may not
be readily apparent when disassembling the sensor or removing the displacer. Before disassembling the sensor or
removing the displacer, observe the appropriate warnings provided in the sensor instruction manual.
Check with your process or safety engineer for any additional measures that must be taken to protect against process
media.
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This section contains digital level controller installation information, including an installation flowchart (figure 1),
mounting and electrical installation information, and failure mode (Alarm High/Low setting) switch.
Figure 1. Installation Flowchart
START
Yes
Install heat
insulator
Yes
Proceed to setup
Factory mounted
on 249 sensor?
No
High
temperature
application?
No
Mount DLC3100
to 249 sensor
Make electrical
connections to
power device
and calibration
Protecting the Coupling and Flexures
CAUTION
Damage to flexures and other parts can cause measurement errors. Observe the following steps before moving the sensor
and controller.
Lever Lock
The lever lock is built in to the coupling access handle. When the handle is locked (exposing the coupling hole), it
positions the lever assembly in the neutral travel position for coupling. In some cases, this function is used to protect
the lever assembly from violent motion during shipment.
A DLC3100 controller will have one of the following mechanical configurations when received:
D A fully assembled and coupled caged‐displacer (sensor) system shipped with the displacer or driver rod blocked
within the operating range by mechanical means. In this case, the coupling access handle (figure 2) will be in the
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unlocked position (coupling hole is covered). Remove the displacer‐blocking hardware before calibration. Refer
to the appropriate sensor instruction manual . The coupling should be intact.
Figure 2. Sensor Connection Compartment
MOUNTING STUDS
COUPLING HOLE
COUPLING ACCESS HANDLE
- LOCK (COUPLING HOLE EXPOSED)
- UNLOCK (COUPLING HOLE COVERED)
KNOB
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CAUTION
When shipping an instrument mounted on a sensor, if the lever assembly is coupled to the torque tube assembly, and the
displacer is secured by movement blocks, use of the lever lock may result in damage to the lever assembly flexure.
D If the displacer cannot be blocked because of cage configuration or other concerns, the transmitter is uncoupled
from the torque tube by loosening the coupling nut. The coupling access handle will be in the locked position.
Before placing such a configuration into service, perform the Coupling procedure.
D For a cageless system where the displacer is not connected to the torque tube during shipping, the torque tube
itself stabilizes the coupled lever position by resting against a physical stop in the sensor. The access handle will
be in the unlocked position. Mount the sensor and hang the displacer. The coupling should be intact.
D If the digital level controller was shipped alone, the access handle will be in the locked position. Perform the
Mounting, Coupling and Calibration procedures.
Mounting the DLC3100
DLC3100 Orientation
Mount the digital level controller with the torque tube assembly coupling access hole (the coupling access handle in
figure 2) pointing downward.
The digital level controller and torque tube arm are attached to the sensor either to the left or right of the displacer, as
shown in figure 3. This can be changed in the field on a 249 sensor (refer to the appropriate sensor instruction
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manual). Changing the mounting also changes the effective action, because the torque tube rotation for increasing
level, (looking at the protruding shaft), is clockwise when the unit is mounted to the right of the displacer and counter‐
clockwise when the unit is mounted to the left of the displacer.
All caged 249 sensors have a rotatable head. That is, the digital level controller can be positioned at any of eight
alternate positions around the cage as indicated by the position numbers 1 through 8 in figure 3. To rotate the head,
remove the head flange bolts and nuts and position the head as desired.
Figure 3. Typical Mounting Positions for Digital Level Controller on Fisher 249 Sensor
SENSOR
CAGED
CAGELESS
LEFT-OF-DISPLACER
7
5
1
1
3
6
4
8
2
3
1
7
RIGHT-OF-DISPLACER
1
5
2
8
4
6
1NOT AVAILABLE FOR 249C AND 249K.
E1700
On a 249 Sensor
Refer to figure 2 unless otherwise indicated.
1. Press the knob and slide the coupling access handle to the locked position to lock the lever assembly in place and to
expose the access hole.
2. Using a 10 mm deep well socket inserted through the access hole, loosen the shaft clamp. This clamp will be
re‐tightened during the Coupling procedure.
3. Remove the four hex nuts from the mounting studs (see figure 4).
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Figure 4. Mounting
SENSOR MOUNTING HOLE
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MOUNTING STUD
HEX NUT
TORQUE TUBE
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Measurement errors can occur if the torque tube assembly is bent or misaligned during installation.
4. Position the digital level controller so the access hole is at the bottom of the instrument.
5. Carefully slide the mounting studs into the sensor mounting holes until the digital level controller is snug against
the sensor (figure 4)
6. Reinstall the four hex nuts on the mounting studs and tighten to 10 NSm (88.5 lbfSin).
7. Follow the Coupling procedure to couple the DLC3100 digital level controller to 249 sensor.
On a 249 Sensor in Extreme Temperature Applications
The digital level controller requires an insulator assembly when temperatures exceed the limits shown in figure 5.
A torque tube shaft extension is required for a 249 sensor when using an insulator assembly (see figure 6).
1. Mount the DLC3100 on a 249 sensor by securing the shaft extension to the sensor torque tube shaft via the shaft
coupling and set screws, with the coupling centered as shown in figure 6.
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Figure 5. Guidelines for Use of Optional Heat Insulator Assembly
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-40 -30
800
-20 -10
010 20
30 40 50 60
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (_C)
HEAT INSULATOR
400
0
1
TOO
COLD
-325
PROCESS TEMPERATURE (_F)
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
-20-40
REQUIRED
NO HEAT INSULATOR NECESSARY
HEAT INSULATOR
REQUIRED
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (_F)
TOO
HOT
70
80
425
400
300
200
100
0
-100
-200
176
PROCESS TEMPERATURE (_C)
STANDARD TRANSMITTER
NOTES:
1 FOR PROCESS TEMPERATURES BELOW -29_C (-20_F) AND ABOVE 204_C (400_F) SENSOR MATERIALS MUST BE APPROPRIATE FOR
THE PROCESS — SEE FISHER BULLETIN 34.2:2500 (D200037X012
2. IF AMBIENT DEW POINT IS ABOVE PROCESS TEMPERATURE, ICE FORMATION MIGHT CAUSE INSTRUMENT MALFUNCTION AND REDUCE
INSULATOR EFFECTIVENESS.
39A4070‐B
A5494‐1
).
Figure 6. Mounting on Sensor in High Temperature Applications
INSULATOR
(KEY 57)
SET SCREWS
(KEY 60)
SHAFT
EXTENSION
(KEY 58)
WASHER
SHAFT
COUPLING
(KEY 59)
(KEY 78)
HEX NUTS
(KEY 34)
CAP SCREWS
MN28800
20A7423‐C
B2707
(KEY 63)
SENSOR
MOUNTING STUDS
(KEY 33)
DIGITAL LEVEL CONTROLLER
2. Slide the coupling access handle to the locked position to expose the access hole. Press on the knob of the handle,
shown in figure 2, then slide the handle toward the front of the unit. Be sure the locking handle drops into the
detent.
3. Remove the hex nuts from the mounting studs.
4. Position the insulator on the digital level controller, sliding the insulator straight over the mounting studs.
5. Re‐install the four hex nuts on the mounting studs and tighten the nuts to 10 NSm (88.5 lbfSin).
6. With the access hole at the bottom of the instrument exposed, carefully slide the instrument with the attached
insulator over the shaft extension.
7. Secure the instrument and insulator to the torque tube arm with four cap screws.
8. Tighten the cap screws to 10 NSm (88.5 lbfSin).
9. Follow the Coupling procedure below to couple the DLC3100 digital level controller to 249 sensor.
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Coupling
If the digital level controller is not already coupled to the sensor, perform the following procedure.
1. Press the knob on the coupling access handle, shown in figure 2, then slide the handle towards the front of the
DLC3100 to expose the access hole and lock lock the lever assembly in place. Be sure the locking handle drops into
the detent; the DLC3100 LCD will display “Lever Locked”.
2. If in the actual process condition, set the displacer to the lowest possible process condition (lowest fluid level for
level application, or fill with fluid with minimum specific gravity for interface application). If on the bench, ensure
the displacer is dry and the displacer rod lever arm is not hitting a travel stop. Alternatively, the heaviest calibration
weight can be used to replace the displacer to simulate the dry displacer condition.
Note
Interface or density applications with displacer/torque tube sized for a small total change in specific gravity are designed to be
operated with the displacer always submerged. In these applications, the torque rod is sometimes resting on a stop while the
displacer is dry. The torque tube does not begin to move until a considerable amount of liquid has covered the displacer. In this
case, couple with the displacer submerged in the fluid with the lowest density and the highest process temperature condition, or
with an equivalent condition simulated with calculated weights.
If the sizing of the sensor results in a proportional band greater than 100% (total expected rotational span greater than
4.4 degrees), couple the transmitter to the pilot shaft while at the 50% process condition to make maximum use of available
transmitter travel (±6_). The Trim Zero procedure can be performed at the zero buoyancy (or zero differential buoyancy)
condition.
3. Insert a 10 mm deep well socket through the access hole and onto the torque tube shaft clamp nut. Tighten the
clamp nut to a maximum torque of 2.1 NSm (18 lbfSin).
4. Press the knob on the coupling access handle, shown in figure 2, then slide the handle towards the rear of the unit
to unlock the lever assembly. Be sure the locking handle drops into the detent; “Lever Locked” on the DLC3100 LCD
will be cleared.
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Electrical Connections
WARNING
Select wiring with temperature rating of > 85°C and/or cable glands that are rated for the environment of use (such as
hazardous area, ingress protection and temperature). Failure to use properly rated wiring and/or cable glands can result in
personal injury or property damage from fire or explosion.
Wiring connections must be in accordance with local, regional, and national codes for any given hazardous area approval.
Failure to follow the local, regional, and national codes could result in personal injury or property damage from fire or
explosion.
Proper electrical installation is necessary to prevent errors due to electrical noise. A resistance between 230 and 600
ohms must be present in the loop for communication with a Device Communicator. Refer to figure 7 for current loop
connections.
Figure 7. Connecting a Device Communicator to the Digital Level Controller Loop
A Device Communicator may be
connected at any termination
point in the signal loop other
than across the power supply.
Signal loop must have between
230 and 600 ohms load for
communication.
Power Supply
230 RL 600
−
Reference meter
+
for calibration
or monitoring
operation. May
be a voltmeter
across 250 ohm
−
resistor or a
current meter.
+
+
Signal loop may be grounded at
any point or left ungrounded.
−
+
POWER
SUPPLY
−
To communicate with the digital level controller, minimum 17.75 VDC power supply is required. The power supplied
to the transmitter terminal is determined by the available supply voltage minus the product of the total loop
resistance and the loop current. The available supply voltage should not drop below the lift‐off voltage. The lift‐off
voltage is the minimum available supply voltage required for a given total loop resistance. Refer to figure 8 to
determine the required lift‐off voltage.
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Figure 8. Power Supply Requirements and Load Resistance
Maximum Load = 43.5 X (Available Supply Voltage - 12.0)
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Load (Ohms)
250
0
10 20 2515
12 30
LIFT‐OFF SUPPLY VOLTAGE (VDC)
Operating
Region
If the power supply voltage drops below the lift‐off voltage while the transmitter is being configured, the transmitter
may output incorrect information.
The DC power supply should provide power with less than 2% ripple. The total resistance load is the sum of the
resistance of the signal leads and the load resistance of any controller, indicator, or related pieces of equipment in the
loop. Note that the resistance of intrinsic safety barriers, if used, must be included.
Field Wiring
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or property damage caused by fire or explosion, remove power to the instrument before removing
the digital level controller cover in an area which contains a potentially explosive atmosphere or has been classified as
hazardous.
All power to the digital level controller is supplied over the signal wiring. The conductor size shall be of the range
16-24 AWG. Signal wiring need not be shielded, but use twisted pairs for best results. Do not run unshielded signal
wiring in conduit or open trays with power wiring, or near heavy electrical equipment. If the digital controller is in an
explosive atmosphere, do not remove the digital level controller covers when the circuit is alive, unless in an
intrinsically safe installation. Avoid contact with leads and terminals. To power the digital level controller, connect the
positive power lead to the + terminal and the negative power lead to the - terminal (see figure 9).
Grounding
WARNING
Personal injury or property damage can result from fire or explosion caused by the discharge of static electricity when
flammable or hazardous gases are present. Connect a 14 AWG (2.1 mm
and earth ground when flammable or hazardous gases are present. Refer to national and local codes and standards for
grounding requirements.
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Figure 9. Digital Level Controller Terminal Box
4‐20 mA LOOP CONNECTIONS
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TEST CONNECTIONS
INTERNAL GROUND
CONNECTION
RTD
CONNECTIONS
COMM TERMINALS
The digital level controller operates with the current signal loop either floating or grounded. However, the extra noise
in floating systems affects many types of readout devices. If the signal appears noisy or erratic, grounding the current
signal loop at a single point may solve the problem. The best place to ground the loop is at the negative terminal of the
power supply. As an alternative, ground either side of the readout device. Do not ground the current signal loop at
more than one point.
Shielded Wire
To achieve EMC immunity, the recommended grounding techniques for shielded wire usually call for dual grounding
points for the shield. The shield can be connected at the power supply and the grounding terminals (internal or
external at the instrument terminal box, shown in figure 9).
Power/Current Loop Connections
Use ordinary copper wire of sufficient size to ensure that the voltage across the digital level controller terminals does
not go below 12.0 volts DC. Connect the current signal leads as shown in figure 7. After making connections, recheck
the polarity and correctness of connections, then turn the power on.
RTD Connections
An RTD that senses process temperatures may be connected to the digital level controller. This permits the instrument
to automatically make density corrections for temperature changes. For best results, locate the RTD as close to the
displacer as practical. For optimum EMC performance, use shielded wire no longer than 3 meters (9.8 feet) to connect
the RTD. Connect only one end of the shield. Connect the shield to either the internal ground connection in the
instrument terminal box or to the RTD thermowell. Wire the RTD to the digital level controller as follows (refer to
figure 9):
Two‐Wire RTD Connections
1. Connect a jumper wire between the RS and R2 terminals in the terminal box.
2. Connect the RTD to the R1 and R2 terminals.
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Three‐Wire RTD Connections
1. Connect the 2 wires which are connected to the same end of the RTD to the RS and R1 terminals in the terminal
box. Usually these wires are the same color.
2. Connect the third wire to terminal R2. The resistance measured between this wire and either wire connected to
terminal RS or R1 should read an equivalent resistance for the existing ambient temperature. Refer to the RTD
manufacturer’s temperature to resistance conversion table. Usually this wire is a different color from the wires
connected to the RS and R1 terminals.
Communication Connections
WARNING
Personal injury or property damage caused by fire or explosion may occur if this connection is attempted in an area which
contains a potentially explosive atmosphere or has been classified as hazardous. Confirm that area classification and
atmosphere conditions permit the safe removal of the terminal box cap before proceeding.
The Device Communicator interfaces with the DLC3100 directly via the COMM terminals inside the terminal box, as
shown in figure 9.
Entries
Two 1/2-14 NPT entries are available for conduit connections, as shown in figure 10.
Figure 10. Internal Conduit Connections
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Alarm Switch
Each digital level controller continuously monitors its own performance during normal operation. This automatic
diagnostic routine is a timed series of checks repeated continuously. If diagnostics detect a failure in the electronics,
the instrument drives its output to either below 3.6 mA or above 21 mA, depending on the position (High/Low) of the
alarm switch.
An alarm condition occurs when the digital level controller self-diagnostics detect an error that would render the
process variable measurement inaccurate, incorrect, or undefined, or a user defined threshold is violated. At this point
the analog output of the unit is driven to a defined level either above or below the nominal 4-20 mA range, based on
the position of the alarm switch.
WARNING
Personal injury or property damage caused by fire or explosion may occur if the following procedure is attempted in an
area which contains a potentially explosive atmosphere or has been classified as hazardous. Confirm that area classification
and atmosphere conditions permit the safe removal of the instrument cover before proceeding.
Use the following procedure to change the position of the alarm switch:
1. If the digital level controller is installed, set the loop to manual.
2. Remove the front cover. Do not remove the cover in an explosive atmosphere when the circuit is alive.
3. Move the switch to the desired position (figure 11).
4. Replace the front cover. All covers must be fully engaged to meet explosion-proof requirements.
Figure 11. Alarm High/Low Switch
ALARM
HIGH/LOW
SWITCH
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Local User Interface
Buttons
Four buttons (A, ", Y or B) are available for navigation to setup and calibrate the DLC3100. In addition to menu
navigation, there are two actions for the buttons:
D Short Press: A short press is a press and release button action for ≤ 3 seconds. The short press applies to all four
buttons.
D Long Press: A long press is a press, hold and release button action for ≥ 3 seconds. The long press only applies to
the A or " buttons. A long press option will be displayed as “HOLD TO…”.
Button Shortcut (A ")
Pressing A " at the same time is a shortcut to:
Shortcut Function Condition
Cancel Setup/Calibration and put
instrument back In Service
Enable protection At Home Screen and instrument is In Service
Change LUI language Instrument is In Service and:
During Setup or Calibration task and instrument is Not In Service
1. Not at Home Screen
2. Not at Squawk Screen for locating device function
3. Not at message screens that do not require user interaction.
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Home Screen
Figure 12. Home Screen
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ALERTS
A
A
A
"
PROTECTION
"
MENU
APPLICATION
ACTUAL MEASUREMENT
Name Description
Application Displays the type of measurement in use; Level, Interface or Density.
Actual Measurement Display the actual measurement in unit, percentage (%), and milliamp (mA) form.
Protection A lock icon is shown if the instrument is protected from setup and calibration.
Alerts Alert Screen shows all active alerts in the instrument.
Menu Proceed to Menu Screen to setup and calibrate the instrument.
Alert Screen
Figure 13. Alert Screen
ACTIVE ALERTS
HOME
A
A
"
RESET
Name Description
Active Alerts Any of the alerts listed in the below table will be displayed if active.
Home Return to Home Screen.
Reset
Indicates the instrument is in the safe state. If the alert is safety related and has been
cleared, press to take the instrument out of the safe state.
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Alerts
Alert Description
DEVICE MALFUNC Device Malfunction
ANALOG O/P | FIXED Analog Output Fixed
ANALOG O/P | SATURATED Analog Output Saturated
NON-PV | OUT OF LIMITS Non-PV Out of Limits
PV | OUT OF LIMITS PV Out of Limits
PROG MEM FAIL Program Memory Failed
TEMP SENSOR Instrument Temp Sensor
HALL SENSOR Hall Sensor
HALL DIAG FAIL Hall Diagnostics Failed
REF VOLT FAIL Reference Voltage Failed
PV ANALOG O/P | READBACK FAIL PV Analog Output Readback Limited Failed
RTD DIAG FAIL RTD Diagnostics Failed
RTD SENSOR RTD Sensor
CALIBRATION | IN PROGRESS Calibration In Progress
CAL VALIDITY Calibration Validity
PROG FLOW ERR Program Flow Error
INST TIME| NOT SET Instrument Time Not Set
PV HI PV Hi
PV HI HI PV Hi Hi
PV LO PV Lo
PV LO LO PV Lo Lo
PROC TEMP | TOO HIGH Process Temperature Too High
PROC TEMP | TOO LOW Process Temperature Too Low
INST TEMP | TOO HIGH Instrument Temperature Too High
INST TEMP | TOO LOW Instrument Temperature Too Low
FLUID VALUES | CROSSED Fluid Values Crossed
TEMP OUT OF | COMP RANGE Temperature Out of Compensation Range
CUSTOM TABLE | INVALID Invalid Custom Table
RISE RATE | EXCEEDED Displacer Rise Rate Exceeded
FALL RATE | EXCEEDED Displacer Fall Rate Exceeded
WATCHDOG RESET Watchdog Rest Executed
NVM ERROR NVM Error
RAM ERROR RAM Test Error
OUT OF SERVICE Instrument Out of Service
EEPROM WRITE | EXCEEDED EEPROM Write Exceeded
EEPROM DAILY | WRITE EXCEEDED EEPROM Daily Write Exceeded
ELECTRONIC ERROR Electronic Defect
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Menu Screen
Figure 14. Menu Screen
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MENU SELECTION
HOME
A
A
"
ENTER
Name Description
Menu Selection Select from the features below:
• Device Setup
• Calibration
• Level Offset
• Range Setup
• Density Setup
• Alert Setup
• Force Mode
• Protection
• Setup Review
• LCD Test
• HART Setup
• Language
Home Return to Home Screen.
Enter Select the highlighted selection and proceed to the next screen.
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Numeric Input Screen
Figure 15. Numeric Input Screen
In the numeric input screen:
D Short Press
a. The Left/Right buttons move the cursor to select the digit/unit (unit is only applicable to certain screens).
b. The Up/Down buttons changes the digit/unit (unit is only applicable to certain screens) selected by the cursor.
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a. The Right button allows you to enter and confirm the value.
b. The Left button returns you to the previous screen.
Configuration and Calibration
Device Setup
If a DLC3100 digital level controller ships from factory mounted on a 249 sensor initial setup and calibration is not
necessary. The factory enters the sensor data, couples the instrument to the sensor, and calibrates the instrument and
sensor combination.
Note
If the digital level controller mounted on the sensor is received with the displacer blocked, or if the displacer is not connected, the
instrument will be coupled to the sensor and the lever assembly unlocked. To place the unit in service, if the displacer is blocked,
remove the rod and block at each end of the displacer and check the instrument calibration. (If the “factory cal” option was
ordered, the instrument will be pre-compensated to the process conditions provided on the requisition, and may not appear to be
calibrated if checked against room temperature 0 and 100% water level inputs). If the displacer is not connected, hang the
displacer on the torque tube.
If the digital level controller is mounted on the torque tube arm and the displacer is not blocked (such as in skid mounted systems),
the instrument will not be coupled to the torque tube assembly, and the lever assembly will be locked. To place the unit in service,
couple the instrument to the sensor and unlock the lever assembly.
When the sensor is properly connected and coupled to the digital level controller, establish the zero process condition and
perform the Trim Zero procedure. The torque tube rate should not need to be recalibrated.
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To review the configuration data entered by the factory, connect the instrument to a 24 VDC power supply. Go the
Menu screen and select Setup Review.
You will need to do the Device Setup procedure for instruments not mounted on a 249 sensor or when replacing an
instrument.
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Configuration Advice
Device Setup guides you through initialization of configuration data needed for proper operation. When the
instrument comes out of the box, the default dimensions are set for the most common 249 construction.
Consequently, if any data is unknown, it is generally safe to accept the defaults. The mounting position - left or right of
displacer - is important for correct interpretation of positive motion.
Write Protection
Local User Interface Menu > Protection
To setup and calibrate the instrument, write protection must be disabled.
Level Offset
Local User Interface Menu > Level Offset
Set Level Offset to zero before running Device Setup.
Setting up the DLC3100 after mounting on 249 sensor
Local User Interface Menu > Device Setup
Note
The DLC3100 must be out of service during Device Setup. Place the loop into manual operation before setting the device out of
service as the DLC3100 output may not be valid.
Follow the prompts on the LCD display to set up the DLC3100.
Refer to table 1 for information required to setup the DLC3100. Most of the information is available from the sensor
nameplate. Refer to table 2 for information on specific unit settings when imperial/metric units are selected. The
moment arm is the effective length of the driver rod length, and depends upon the sensor type. For a 249 sensor, refer
to table 3 to determine driver rod (moment arm) length.
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Table 1. Setup Information
Description
Displacer Length mm, in
Displacer Volume cm3, in
Displacer Weight kg, lb
Driver Rod (Moment Arm) Length
Mounting
249 Sensor
Torque Tube Material
Torque Tube Wall
Measurement Application
Analog Output Action
Fluid Density SGU
Value Units Available in LUI
Table 2. Unit Settings
Description Imperial Metric
Length Unit inch mm
Weight Unit lb kg
Volume Unit In
Density Unit SGU SGU
Temperature Unit Deg F Dec C
Torque Rate Unit Lb•in/deg Nm/deg
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Table 3. Driver Rod Length
SENSOR TYPE
(CL125-CL600)
(CL900-CL2500)
249VS (Special)
249VS (Std) 343 13.5
1. Driver rod length is the perpendicular distance between the vertical centerline of the displacer and the horizontal centerline of the torque tube. If you cannot determine the driver rod length,
contact your Emerson sales office
2. This table applies to sensors with vertical displacers only. For sensor types not listed, or sensors with horizontal displacers, contact your Emerson sales office for the driver rod length. For
other manufacturers' sensors, see the installation instructions for that mounting.
(2)
249 203 8.01
249B 203 8.01
249BF 203 8.01
249BP 203 8.01
249C 169 6.64
249CP 169 6.64
249K 267 10.5
249L 229 9.01
249N 267 10.5
249P
249P
249W 203 8.01
and provide the serial number of the sensor.
mm Inch
203 8.01
229 9.01
See serial card See serial card
MOMENT ARM
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D For Level application
Menu > Device Setup > Put OOS > Unit selection (Imperial/Metric) > Displacer Length > Displacer Volume >
Displacer Weight > Driver Rod Length > Mounting > Torque Tube Material > 249 Model > Torque Tube Wall
Thickness > Application (Level) > Action > Temp Comp (Disable) > Density > Setup Complete
Figure 16. Level Application Calibration LUI Screens
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D For Interface application:
Menu > Device Setup > Put OOS > Unit selection (Imperial/Metric) > Displacer Length > Displacer Volume >
Displacer Weight > Driver Rod Length > Mounting > Torque Tube Material > 249 Model > Torque Tube Wall
Thickness > Application (Interface) > Action > Temp Comp (Disable) > Lower Density > Upper Density > Setup
Complete
Figure 17. Interface Application Calibration LUI Screens
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Calibration
Local User Interface Menu > Calibration
Note
The DLC3100 must be out of service during calibration. Place the loop into manual operation before putting device out of service
as the output will not be valid.
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Two Points Calibration
The Two Points Calibration is usually the most accurate method for calibrating the sensor. It uses independent
observations of two valid process conditions, together with the hardware dimensional data and specific gravity
information, to compute the effective torque rate of the sensor. The two data points can be separated by any span
between a minimum of 5% to 100%, as long as they remain on the displacer. Within this range, the calibration accuracy
will generally increase as the data point separation gets larger. Accuracy is also improved by running the procedure at
process temperature, as the temperature effect on torque rate will be captured. (It is possible to use theoretical data
to pre-compensate the measured torque rate for a target process condition when the calibration must be run at
ambient conditions).
Menu > Calibration > Put OOS > Two Point Calibration > Adjust Level > 1
> Calibration Done
Figure 18. Two Point Calibration LUI Screens
st
Point input > Adjust Level > 2nd Point input
Min/Max Calibration
Min/Max Calibration can be used to calibrate the sensor if the process condition can be changed to the equivalent of a
completely dry and completely submerged displacer (level application), or equivalent of displacer completely
submerged with upper fluid and with lower fluid (interface application), but the actual precise intermediate values
cannot be observed (Example: no sight glass is available, but the cage can be isolated and drained or flooded). Correct
displacer information and the specific gravity of the test fluid must be entered before performing this procedure.
D Device is setup in a Level Application. Capture the first calibration point either with displacer dry condition or with
the displacer totally submerged.
Menu > Calibration > Put OOS > Min/Max Calibration > Displacer Dry and Stable > Displacer Fully Submerge and
Stable > Calibration Done
Menu > Calibration > Put OOS > Min/Max Calibration > Displacer Fully Submerge and Stable > Displacer Dry and
Stable > Calibration Done
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Figure 19. Min/Max Calibration LUI Screens for Level Application
D Device is setup in an Interface Application. Capture the first calibration point either with displacer totally submerged
in the lower fluid or totally submerged in the upper fluid.
Menu > Calibration > Put OOS > Min/Max Calibration > Lower Fluid > Displacer Submerge with Lower Fluid >
Displacer Stable & Capture > Displacer Submerge with Upper Fluid > Displacer Stable & Capture > Calibration
Done
Menu > Calibration > Put OOS > Min/Max Calibration > Upper Fluid > Displacer Submerge with Upper Fluid >
Displacer Stable & Capture > Displacer Submerge with Lower Fluid > Displacer Stable & Capture > Calibration
Done
Figure 20. Min/Max Calibration LUI Screens for Interface Application
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Two Points Time Delay Calibration
Two Points Time Delay is a two point calibration in which the two points captured can be taken some time apart. The
first point is captured and stored indefinitely until the second point is captured. The two data points can be separated
by any span between 5% and 100% within the displacer. All instrument configuration data is needed to perform a Two
Points Time Delay Calibration.
D If the first calibration point has been captured previously:
Menu > Calibration > Put OOS > Two Point Time Delay Calibration > 1
st
Point Done > Adjust Level > 2nd Point
Input > Calibration Done
Figure 21. Two Point Time Delay Calibration LUI Screens—First Point Done
D If the first calibration point has not been captured previously:
Menu > Calibration > Put OOS > Two Point Time Delay Calibration > Check Coupling/Lever > 1
Adjust Level > 1
st
Point Input > Instrument In Service
Figure 22. Two Point Time Delay Calibration LUI Screens—First Point Not Done
st
Point Not Done >
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Weight Calibration
Weight Calibration may be used on the bench or with a calibration jig that is capable of applying a mechanical force to
the driver rod to simulate displacer buoyancy changes. It allows the instrument and sensor to be calibrated using
equivalent weights or force inputs instead of using the actual displacer buoyancy changes. If the displacer information
has been entered prior to beginning the procedure, the instrument will be able to compute reasonable weight value
suggestions for the calibration. However, the only preliminary data essential for the correct calibration of the torque
rate is the length of the driver rod being used for the calibration. Weight equivalent to the net displacer weight at two
valid process conditions must be available. The sensor must be sized properly for the expected service, so that the
chosen process conditions are in the free motion linear range of the sensor.
Menu > Calibration > Put OOS > Weight Calibration > Check Coupling/Lever > Weight Type (Weight) > Hang Weight
st
> 1
Point Input > Hang Weight > 2nd Point Input > Calibration Done
Menu > Calibration > Put OOS > Weight Calibration > Check Coupling/Lever > Weight Type (Counter Weight) >
Upward Force > 1
st
Point Input > Upward Force > 2nd Point Input > Calibration Done
Figure 23. Weight Calibration LUI Screens
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Simple Zero/Span
Simple Zero/Span is for applications with relatively constant density and temperature conditions. Two points
(separated by at least 5% of the displacer length) are captured in this calibration. Only the displacer length is needed to
perform the Simple Zero/Span procedure. This calibration does not allow the use of Temperature Compensation.
Menu > Calibration > Put OOS > Simple Zero/Span > Check Coupling/Lever > No Temp Comp > Adjust Level >
st
1
Point Input > Adjust Level > 2nd Point Input > Calibration Done
Figure 24. Simple Zero/Span LUI Screens
Trim Zero
Trim Zero computes the value of the input angle required to align the digital Primary Variable with the user’s
observation of the process, and corrects the stored input zero reference. Trim Zero assumes that the calibration gain is
accurate.
Menu > Calibration > Put OOS > Trim Zero > Zero Shift > Level Input > Calibration Done
Figure 25. Trim Zero LUI Screens
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Trim Gain
Trim Gain trims the torque rate value to align the digital Primary Variable with the user’s observation. This calibration
assumes that sensor zero is already accurate and only a gain error exists. Actual process condition must be nonzero
and able to be measured independently. Configuration data must contain density of calibration fluid(s), displacer
volume, and driver rod length.
Menu > Calibration > Put OOS > Trim Gain > Torque Tube Rate Shift > Level Input > Calibration Done
Figure 26. Trim Gain LUI Screens
Torque Rate
The following allows you to input the torque rate.
Menu > Calibration > Put OOS > Torque Rate > Change Torque Rate > Rate input > Calibration Done
Figure 27. Torque Rate LUI Screens
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Level Offset
Local User Interface Menu > Level Offset
Input the primary variable value that you want the device to report when physical level is at the bottom of the
displacer. This affects the URV/LRV, PV Hi/Lo, PV HiHi/LoLo alerts . Changing PV alert points assumes you have already
considered Level Offset into alert points.
Note
The DLC3100 must be out of service when setting Level Offset. Place the loop into manual operation before putting device out of
service as the output will not be valid.
Figure 28. Level Offset LUI Screens
Range Setup
Local User Interface Menu > Range Setup
Range Setup allows you to set the lower and upper range values; this determines the 4 - 20 mA.
Note
The DLC3100 must be out of service when setting Range Setup. Place the loop into manual operation before putting device out of
service as the output will not be valid.
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Figure 29. Range Setup LUI Screens
Density Setup
Local User Interface Menu > Density Setup
Density setup allows you to change the density value of the fluid if the process fluid has changed (different fluid or
density varies due to temperature change). Trim Zero is required to have a valid measurement.
Note
The DLC3100 must be out of service when setting Density Setup. Place the loop into manual operation before putting device out
of service as the output will not be valid.
Figure 30. Density Setup LUI Screens
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Alert Setup
Local User Interface Menu > Alert Setup
Note
The DLC3100 must be out of service during Alert Setup. Place the loop into manual operation before putting device out of service
as the output will not be valid.
You can enable/disable the below alerts using the local user interface:
D PV High
D PV High High
D PV Low
D PV Low Low
D Process Temperature High
D Process Temperature Low
D Instrument Temperature High
D Instrument Temperature Low
Once Alert Setup is completed, select DONE at the bottom of the list to exit and put the device in service.
Figure 31. Alert Setup LUI Screens
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Force Mode
Local User Interface Menu > Force Mode
When the DLC3100 is out of service, it is locked for exclusive access by the Primary/Secondary master that put it out of
service. The same master must be used to put the instrument back in service; another master will not be able to
change anything on the device and the LCD will return a “Locked by HART” message, unless you run Force Mode.
Select Force Mode to force the instrument mode to In Service if the original master is not available.
Note
Make sure no outstanding tasks are on-going in the device, including configuration and calibration, before forcing the DLC3100 In
Service
Figure 32. Force Mode LUI Screens
Protection
Local User Interface Menu > Protection
When Protection is enabled you will not be able to configure and calibrate the DLC3100, including setting alerts.
Figure 33. Protection LUI Screens
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Setup Review
Local User Interface Menu > Setup Review
Figure 34. Setup Review LUI Screen
Setup Review allows review of the below settings:
D Displacer length
D Displacer volume
D Displacer weight
D Drive rod length
D Lower density
D Upper density
D Alerts being enabled via Local User Interface
D Level offset
D Lower range value
D Upper range value
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D Application
D Action
D Mounting
D Torque Tube Material
D 249 Model
D Torque Tube Wall
D Torque Tube Rate
D Temperature Compensation
D Temperature Input
D HART Version
LCD Test
Local User Interface Menu > LCD Test
The LCD Test menu allows you to see if all of the pixels on the LCD are working. Select TURN ON to turn on all of the
pixels; Select TURN OFF to turn off the pixels.
Figure 35. LCD Test LUI Screens
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HART Setup
Local User Interface Menu > HART Setup
HART Setup allows you to change from HART 5 to HART 7 and vice versa.
Note
The DLC3100 must be out of service during HART Setup. Place the loop into manual operation before putting device out of service
as the output will not be valid.
If Device Description (DD) is used to communicate with the instrument, ensure that the correct DD is available. Without the
correct DD, the communication will be lost.
Figure 36. HART Setup LUI Screens
Table 4. Specifications
Available Configurations
Mounts on caged and cageless 249 sensors
Function: Transmitter
Communications Protocol: HART
Input Signal
Level, Interface, or Density
(1)
: Rotary motion of
torque tube shaft proportional to changes in liquid
level, interface level, or density that change the
buoyancy of a displacer
Process Temperature: Interface for 2- or 3-wire
100 ohm platinum RTD for sensing process
temperature, or optional user-entered target
temperature to permit compensating for changes in
specific density
Output Signal
Analog: 4 to 20 mA DC
J Direct action—increasing level, interface, or density
increases output; or
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J Reverse action—increasing level, interface, or
density decreases output
High saturation: 20.5 mA
Low saturation: 3.8 mA
High alarm
Low Alarm
(2)
: > 21.0 mA
(2)
: < 3.6 mA
Digital: HART 1200 Baud Frequency Shift Keyed (FSK)
HART impedance requirements must be met to
enable communication. Total shunt impedance
across the master device connections (excluding the
master and transmitter impedance) must be between
230 and 600 ohms.
The transmitter HART receive impedance is defined
as:
Rx: 30.2k ohms and
Cx: 5.45 nF
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Supply Requirements
12 to 30 volts DC; 25 mA
Instrument has reverse polarity protection
A minimum compliance voltage of 17.75 VDC (due to
HART impedance requirement) is required to
guarantee HART communication.
Transient Voltage Protection
Pulse Waveform
Rise Time
(ms)
10 1000 48.4 12.4
Decay
to 50% (ms)
Max VCL @ I
(Clamping
Voltage) (V)
pp
I
pp
(Peak Pulse
Current) (A)
Electrical Classification
Overvoltage Category II per IEC 61010 clause 5.4.2d
Pollution Degree 4
For ATEX/IECEx application equipment shall be used
in an area of at least Pollution Degree 2
Altitude Rating
Up to 2000 meters (6562 feet)
Ambient Temperature:
The combined temperature effect on zero and span
without the 249 sensor is less than 0.02% of full scale
per degree Celsius over the operating range -40 to
80_C (-40 to 176_F)
LCD operating temperature limits: -20 to 70_C
(-4 to 158_F)
(3)
Process Temperature
The process density and torque rate are affected by
the process temperature. Temperature
compensation can be implemented to correct for
process density changes.
Hazardous Area
CSA
Class/Division: Intrinsically Safe, Explosion-proof
(4)
Division 2, Dust Ignition-proof
Zone: Intrinsically Safe, Flameproof, Type n, Dust by
Intrinsic Safety and Enclosure
ATEX/IECEx—Flameproof, Intrinsic Safety, Dust by
Intrinsic Safety, Type n and Dust by Enclosure
Other Classifications / Certifications
CML— Certification Management Limited (Japan)
CUTR— Customs Union Technical Regulations
(Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Armenia)
ESMA—Emirates Authority for Standardization and
Metrology - ECAS-Ex (UAE)
NESPI—National Supervision and Inspection Centre
for Explosion Protection and Safety of
Instrumentation (China)
PESO CCOE—Petroleum and Explosives Safety
Organization - Chief Controller of Explosives (India)
Electrical Housing
IP66, Type 4X
Electrical Connections
Two 1/2-14 NPT internal conduit connections. Both
are at the bottom of terminal box (figure 10).
Electromagnetic Compatibility
DLC3100 meets EN61326-1:2013
DLC3100 SIS meets EN61326-3-2:2008
DLC3100 SIS
Safety Instrumented System Classification
SIL2 capable - certified by exida Consulting LLC
Performance
(1)
w/ NPS 3
249W, Using
a 14‐inch
Displacer
$0.8% of
output span
- - - - - -
$0.5% of
output span
- - - - - -
<1.0% of
output span
w/ All Other
249 Sensors
$0.5% of
output span
$0.3% of
output span
<1.0% of
output span
Performance
Criteria
Independent
Linearity
Hysteresis
Repeatability
Dead Band
Hysteresis plus
Deadband
NOTE: At full design span, reference conditions.
1. To lever assembly rotation inputs.
,
At effective proportional band (PB)<100%, linearity,
DLC3100
Digital Level
Controller
$0.25% of
output span
<0.2% of
output span
$0.1% of full
scale output
<0.05% of
input span
- - -
dead band, and repeatability are derated by the factor
(100%/PB)
Minimum Differential Specific Gravity
0.05 SGU
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Construction Materials
Housing and Cover: Low-copper aluminum die
casting alloy
Weight
Less than 3.45 kg (7.57 lb)
Internal: Aluminum, and stainless steel; encapsulated
printed circuit board
Lever assembly: Plated steel, neodymium iron boron
magnets
Hall Guard: Thermoplastic elastomer
1. Density application is not available in DLC3100 SIS.
2. Only one of the High/Low alarm definition is available in a given configuration. Both alarms are NAMUR NE43 compliant.
3. Outside of this limit, LCD will not be readable but it will not affect the functionality of DLC3100 if the temperature is still within the normal limits. Push buttons will be disabled when instrument
temperature is below -20°C (-4°F) or above 70°C (158°F) where LCD display might be intermittent.
4. Not for use in Ester and Ketone atmospheres.
5. If the DLC3100 and a 249 sensor are ordered as an assembly, and a heat insulator is required for the application, order the heat insulator as a 249 sensor option.
If the DLC3100 is ordered separately, the heat insulator is available as a kit. Refer to figure 5 for use guidelines.
Options
J Sunshade J Heat insulator
(5)
J Mountings for
Masoneilan, Yamatake and Foxboro-Eckhardt sensors
Instrument Symbols
Symbol Description
Lever Lock Handle
Lever Unlock Handle
Earth
Location on
Instrument
Terminal Box
Housing
Symbol Description
National Pipe Thread
T Test Inside Terminal Box
+ Positive Inside Terminal Box
_ Negative Inside Terminal Box
COMM HART Communication Inside Terminal Box
RS RTD Connection Inside Terminal Box
R1 RTD Connection 1 Inside Terminal Box
R2 RTD Connection 2 Inside Terminal Box
Location on
Instrument
Terminal Box
Housing
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