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Quick Start Guide
D103214X012
DLC3010 Digital Level Controller
Fisher™ FIELDVUE™ DLC3010 Digital Level
Controller (Supported Product)
Introduction 1.................................
Safety Instructions 1............................
Specifications 2................................
Inspection and Maintenance Schedules 2...........
Parts Ordering 2................................
Installation 3..................................
Operation 4...................................
Maintenance 5.................................
Non‐Fisher (OEM) Instruments, Switches, and
Accessories 6..................................
Latest Published Quick Start Guide 7...............
Introduction
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The product covered in this document is no longer in production. This document, which includes the latest published
version of the quick start guide, is made available to provide updates of newer safety procedures. Be sure to follow the
safety procedures in this supplement as well as the specific instructions in the included quick start guide.
For more than 30 years, Fisher products have been manufactured with asbestos‐free components. The included quick
start guide might mention asbestos containing parts. Since 1988, any gasket or packing which may have contained
some asbestos, has been replaced by a suitable non‐asbestos material. Replacement parts in other materials are
available from your sales office.
Safety Instructions
Please read these safety warnings, cautions, and instructions carefully before using the product.
These instructions cannot cover every installation and situation. Do not install, operate, or maintain this
product without being fully trained and qualified in valve, actuator and accessory 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. If
you have any questions about these instructions, contact your Emerson sales office before proceeding.
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Specifications
This product was intended for a specific range of service conditions‐‐pressure, pressure drop, process and ambient
temperature, temperature variations, process fluid, and possibly other specifications. Do not expose the product to
service conditions or variables other than those for which the product was intended. If you are not sure what these
conditions or variables are, contact your Emerson sales office
other pertinent information that you have available.
for assistance. Provide the product serial number and all
Inspection and Maintenance Schedules
All products must be inspected periodically and maintained as needed. The schedule for inspection can only be
determined based on the severity of your service conditions. Your installation might also be subject to inspection
schedules set by applicable governmental codes and regulations, industry standards, company standards, or plant
standards.
In order to avoid increasing dust explosion risk, periodically clean dust deposits from all equipment.
When equipment is installed in a hazardous area location (potentially explosive atmosphere), prevent sparks by proper
tool selection and avoiding other types of impact energy.
Parts Ordering
Whenever ordering parts for older products, always specify the serial number of the product and provide all other
pertinent information that you can, such as product size, part material, age of the product, and general service
conditions. If you have modified the product since it was originally purchased, include that information with your
request.
WARNING
Use only genuine Fisher replacement parts. Components that are not supplied by Emerson should not, under any
circumstances, be used in any Fisher product. Use of components not supplied by Emerson may void your warranty, might
adversely affect the performance of the product and could result in personal injury and property damage.
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Installation
WARNING
Avoid personal injury or property damage from sudden release of process pressure or bursting of parts. Before mounting
the product:
D Do not install any system component where service conditions could exceed the limits given in this manual or the limits
on the appropriate nameplates. Use pressure‐relieving devices as required by government or accepted industry codes
and good engineering practices.
D Always wear protective gloves, clothing, and eyewear when performing any installation operations.
D Do not remove the actuator from the valve while the valve is still pressurized.
D Disconnect any operating lines providing air pressure, electric power, or a control signal to the actuator. Be sure the
actuator cannot suddenly open or close the valve.
D Use bypass valves or completely shut off the process to isolate the valve from process pressure. Relieve process pressure
from both sides of the valve.
D Vent the pneumatic actuator loading pressure and relieve any actuator spring precompression so the actuator is not
applying force to the valve stem; this will allow for the safe removal of the stem connector.
D Use lock‐out procedures to be sure that the above measures stay in effect while you work on the equipment.
D The instrument is capable of supplying full supply pressure to connected equipment. To avoid personal injury and
equipment damage, caused by sudden release of process pressure or bursting of parts, make sure the supply pressure
never exceeds the maximum safe working pressure of any connected equipment.
D Severe personal injury or property damage may occur from an uncontrolled process if the instrument air supply is not
clean, dry and oil‐free, or noncorrosive gas. While use and regular maintenance of a filter that removes particles larger
than 40 microns will suffice in most applications, check with an Emerson field office and Industry Instrument air quality
standards for use with corrosive gas or if you are unsure about the proper amount or method of air filtration or filter
maintenance.
D For corrosive media, make sure the tubing and instrument components that contact the corrosive media are of suitable
corrosion-resistant material. The use of unsuitable materials might result in personal injury or property damage due to
the uncontrolled release of the corrosive media.
D If natural gas or other flammable or hazardous gas is to be used as the supply pressure medium and preventive
measures are not taken, personal injury and property damage could result from fire or explosion of accumulated gas or
from contact with hazardous gas. Preventive measures may include, but are not limited to: Remote venting of the unit,
re‐evaluating the hazardous area classification, ensuring adequate ventilation, and the removal of any ignition sources.
D To avoid personal injury or property damage resulting from the sudden release of process pressure, use a high‐pressure
regulator system when operating the controller or transmitter from a high‐pressure source.
The instrument or instrument/actuator assembly does not form a gas‐tight seal, and when the assembly is in an
enclosed area, a remote vent line, adequate ventilation, and necessary safety measures should be used. Vent line piping
should comply with local and regional codes and should be as short as possible with adequate inside diameter and few
bends to reduce case pressure buildup. However, a remote vent pipe alone cannot be relied upon to remove all
hazardous gas, and leaks may still occur.
D Personal injury or property damage can result from the discharge of static electricity when flammable or hazardous
gases are present. Connect a 14 AWG (2.08 mm
flammable or hazardous gases are present. Refer to national and local codes and standards for grounding
requirements.
D Personal injury or property damage caused by fire or explosion may occur if electrical connections are attempted in an
area that contains a potentially explosive atmosphere or has been classified as hazardous. Confirm that area
classification and atmosphere conditions permit the safe removal of covers before proceeding.
D Personal injury or property damage, caused by fire or explosion from the leakage of flammable or hazardous gas, can
result if a suitable conduit seal is not installed. For explosion‐proof applications, install the seal no more than 457 mm
(18 inches) from the instrument when required by the nameplate. For ATEX applications use the proper cable gland
certified to the required category. Equipment must be installed per local and national electric codes.
D Check with your process or safety engineer for any additional measures that must be taken to protect against process
media.
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Special Instructions for Safe Use and Installations in Hazardous Locations
Certain nameplates may carry more than one approval, and each approval may have unique installation requirements
and/or conditions of safe use. Special instructions are listed by agency/approval. To get these instructions, contact
Emerson sales office
WARNING
Failure to follow conditions of safe use could result in personal injury or property damage from fire or explosion, or area
re‐classification.
. Read and understand these special conditions of use before installing.
Operation
With instruments, switches, and other accessories that are controlling valves or other final control elements, it is
possible to lose control of the final control element when you adjust or calibrate the instrument. If it is necessary to
take the instrument out of service for calibration or other adjustments, observe the following warning before
proceeding.
WARNING
Avoid personal injury or equipment damage from uncontrolled process. Provide some temporary means of control for the
process before taking the instrument out of service.
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Maintenance
WARNING
Avoid personal injury or property damage from sudden release of process pressure or bursting of parts. Before performing
any maintenance operations on an actuator‐mounted instrument or accessory:
D Always wear protective gloves, clothing, and eyewear.
D Provide some temporary measure of control to the process before taking the instrument out of service.
D Provide a means of containing the process fluid before removing any measurement devices from the process.
D Disconnect any operating lines providing air pressure, electric power, or a control signal to the actuator. Be sure the
actuator cannot suddenly open or close the valve.
D Use bypass valves or completely shut off the process to isolate the valve from process pressure. Relieve process pressure
from both sides of the valve.
D Vent the pneumatic actuator loading pressure and relieve any actuator spring precompression so the actuator is not
applying force to the valve stem; this will allow for the safe removal of the stem connector.
D Use lock‐out procedures to be sure that the above measures stay in effect while you work on the equipment.
D Check with your process or safety engineer for any additional measures that must be taken to protect against process
media.
When using natural gas as the supply medium, or for explosion proof applications, the following warnings also apply:
D Remove electrical power before removing any housing cover or cap. Personal injury or property damage from fire or
explosion may result if power is not disconnected before removing the cover or cap.
D Remove electrical power before disconnecting any of the pneumatic connections.
D When disconnecting any of the pneumatic connections or any pressure retaining part, natural gas will seep from the
unit and any connected equipment into the surrounding atmosphere. Personal injury or property damage may result
from fire or explosion if natural gas is used as the supply medium and appropriate preventive measures are not taken.
Preventive measures may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ensuring adequate ventilation
and the removal of any ignition sources.
D Ensure that all housing caps and covers are correctly installed before putting this unit back into service. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or property damage from fire or explosion.
Instruments Mounted on Tank or Cage
WARNING
For instruments mounted on a tank or displacer cage, release trapped pressure from the tank and lower the liquid level to a
point below the connection. This precaution is necessary to avoid personal injury from contact with the process fluid.
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Instruments With a Hollow Displacer or Float
WARNING
For instruments with a hollow liquid level displacer, the displacer might retain process fluid or pressure. Personal injury
and property might result from sudden release of this pressure or fluid. 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. A displacer that has been penetrated by
process pressure or fluid might contain:
D pressure as a result of being in a pressurized vessel
D liquid that becomes pressurized due to a change in temperature
D liquid that is flammable, hazardous or corrosive.
Handle the displacer with care. Consider the characteristics of the specific process liquid in use. Before removing the
displacer, observe the appropriate warnings provided in the sensor instruction manual.
Non‐Fisher (OEM) Instruments, Switches, and Accessories
Installation, Operation, and Maintenance
Refer to the original manufacturer's documentation for Installation, Operation and Maintenance safety information.
Neither Emerson, Emerson Automation Solutions, nor any of their affiliated entities assumes responsibility for the selection, use or maintenance
of any product. Responsibility for proper selection, use, and maintenance of any product remains solely with the purchaser and end user.
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Contents
Installation 2.....................
Mounting 8.......................
Electrical Connections 13...........
Initial Setup 18....................
Calibration 23.....................
Schematics 28....................
Specifications 29..................
This quick start guide applies to:
Device Type DLC3010
Device Revision 1
Hardware Revision 1
Firmware Revision 8
DD Revision 3
W7977-2
Note
This guide describes how to install, setup, and calibrate the DLC3010 using an Emerson Field Communicator. For all other
information on this product, including reference materials, manual setup information, maintenance procedures, and replacement
part details refer to the DLC3010 Instruction Manual (D102748X012
sales office or visit our website at Fisher .com.
For information on using the Field Communicator, see the Product Manual
Performance Technologies.
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). If a copy of this document is required, contact your Emerson
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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.
This section contains digital level controller installation information, including an installation flowchart (figure 1),
mounting and electrical installation information, and a discussion of failure mode jumpers.
Do not install, operate, or maintain a DLC3010 digital level controller without being fully trained and
qualified in valve, actuator, and accessory 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. If you have any questions regarding these
instructions contact your Emerson sales office
before proceeding.
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Figure 1. Installation Flowchart
START HERE
Check Alarm
Jumper Position
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Factory mounted
on 249 sensor?
No
High
temperature
application?
No
Mount and Wire
Digital level
Controller
Power
Digital level
Controller
Set Level Offset
to Zero
Use Setup Wizard
to enter sensor
data and
calibration
condition
1
Yes
Yes
Install heat
insulator
assembly
Digital Level
Controller
Digital Level
Controller
Enter Tag, Messages,
Date, and check or set
target application data
Yes
Measurement?
Temperature
Correction?
Specific Gravity
Wire
Power
Density
Using
Set
No
No
1
Yes
Set
Temperature
Units
Setup specific
gravity tables
Calibrate
sensor
NOTE:
1 IF USING RTD FOR TEMPERATURE CORRECTION,
ALSO WIRE RTD TO DIGITAL LEVEL CONTROLLER
2 DISABLING WRITES IS EFFECTIVE ONLY IF THE DLC3010 REMAINS
POWERED‐UP
Set
Range Values
Disable Writes
DONE
2
Using RTD?
No
Enter Process
Temperature
Yes
Setup and
Calibrate RTD
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Configuration: On the Bench or in the Loop
Configure the digital level controller before or after installation. It may be useful to configure the instrument on the
bench before installation to ensure proper operation, and to familiarize yourself with its functionality.
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 open, it positions the lever 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 DLC3010 controller will have one of the following mechanical configurations when received:
1. A fully assembled and coupled caged‐displacer system is shipped with the displacer or driver rod blocked within the
operating range by mechanical means. In this case, the access handle (figure 2) will be in the unlocked position.
Remove the displacer‐blocking hardware before calibration. (See the appropriate sensor instruction manual). The
coupling should be intact.
Figure 2. Sensor Connection Compartment (Adapter Ring Removed for Clarity)
MOUNTING
STUDS
ACCESS HOLE
SHAFT CLAMP
SET SCREW
PRESS HERE TO
MOVE ACCESS
HANDLE
SLIDE ACCESS HANDLE
TOWARD FRONT OF UNIT
TO EXPOSE ACCESS HOLE
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CAUTION
When shipping an instrument mounted on a sensor, if the lever assembly is coupled to the linkage, and the linkage is
constrained by the displacer blocks, use of the lever lock may result in damage to bellows joints or flexure.
2. 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, and the access handle will be in the locked position. Before
placing such a configuration into service, perform the Coupling procedure.
3. 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.
4. If the controller was shipped alone, the access handle will be in the locked position. All of the Mounting, Coupling
and Calibration procedures must be performed.
The access handle includes a retaining set screw, as shown in figures 2 and 6. The screw is driven in to contact the
spring plate in the handle assembly before shipping. It secures the handle in the desired position during shipping and
operation. To set the access handle in the open or closed position, this set screw must be backed out so that its top is
flush with the handle surface.
Hazardous Area Approvals and Special Instructions for “Safe Use” and
Installations in Hazardous Locations
Certain nameplates may carry more than one approval, and each approval may have unique installation/wiring
requirements and/or conditions of “safe use”. These special instructions for “safe use” are in addition to, and may
override, the standard installation procedures. Special instructions are listed by approval type.
Note
This information supplements the nameplate markings affixed to the product.
Always refer to the nameplate itself to identify the appropriate certification. Contact your Emerson sales office
approval/certification information not listed here.
WARNING
Failure to follow these conditions of safe use could result in personal injury or property damage from fire or explosion, or
area re‐classification.
CSA
for
Special Conditions of Safe Use
Intrinsically Safe, Explosion‐proof, Division 2, Dust Ignition‐proof
Ambient temperature rating: -40_C ≤ Ta ≤ +80_C; -40_C ≤ Ta ≤ +78_C; -40_C ≤ Ta ≤ +70_C
Refer to table 1 for approval information.
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Table 1. Hazardous Area Classifications—CSA (Canada)
Certification Body Certification Obtained Entity Rating Temperature Code
CSA
Ex ia Intrinsically Safe
Class I, Division 1, 2 Groups A, B, C, D
Class II, Division 1, 2 Groups E, F, G
Class III
T6 per drawing 28B5744 (see figure 13)
Explosion-proof
Class I, Division 1 GP B,C,D T5/T6
Class I Division 2 GP A,B,C,D T5/T6 - - -
Class II Division 1,2 GP E,F,G T5/T6
Class III T5/T6
Vmax = 30 VDC
Imax = 226 mA
Ci = 5.5 nF
Li = 0.4 mH
- - -
- - -
T6 (Tamb ≤ 80°C)
T5 (Tamb ≤ 80°C)
T6 (Tamb ≤ 78°C)
T5 (Tamb ≤ 80°C)
T6 (Tamb ≤ 70°C)
T5 (Tamb ≤ 80°C)
T6 (Tamb ≤ 78°C)
FM
Special Conditions of Safe Use
Intrinsically Safe, Explosion‐proof, Non‐incendive, Dust Ignition‐proof
1. This apparatus enclosure contains aluminum and is considered to constitute a potential risk of ignition by impact or
friction. Care must be taken into account during installation and use to prevent impact or friction.
Refer to table 2 for approval information.
Table 2. Hazardous Area Classifications—FM (United States)
Certification Body Certification Obtained Entity Rating Temperature Code
Vmax = 30 VDC
Imax = 226 mA
Ci = 5.5 nF
Li = 0.4 mH
Pi = 1.4 W
T5 (Tamb ≤ 80°C)
- - - T5 (Tamb ≤ 80°C)
FM
IS Intrinsically Safe
Class I,II,III Division 1 GP A,B,C,D,
E,F,G T5 per drawing 28B5745 (see figure 14)
XP Explosion‐proof
Class I Division 1 GP B,C,D T5
NI Non‐incendive
Class I Division 2 GP A,B,C,D T5
DIP Dust Ignition‐proof
Class II Division 1 GP E,F,G T5
S Suitable for Use
Class II, III Division 2 GP F,G
ATEX
Special Conditions for Safe Use
Intrinsically Safe
The apparatus DLC3010 is an intrinsically safe apparatus; it can be mounted in a hazardous area.
The apparatus can only be connected to an intrinsically safe certified equipment and this combination must be
compatible as regards the intrinsically safe rules.
This product's electronics are isolated from enclosure/earth.
Operating ambient temperature: -40_C to + 80_C
Flameproof
Operating ambient temperature: -40_C to + 80_C
The apparatus must be fitted with a certified Ex d IIC cable entry.
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Type n
This equipment shall be used with a cable entry ensuring an IP66 minimum and being in compliance with the relevant
European standards.
Operating ambient temperature: -40_C to + 80_C
Refer to table 3 for additional approval information.
Table 3. Hazardous Area Classifications—ATEX
Certificate Certification Obtained Entity Rating Temperature Code
ATEX
Intrinsically Safe
II 1 G D
Gas
Ex ia IIC T5 Ga
Dust
Ex ia IIIC T83°C Da IP66
Flameproof
II 2 G D
Gas
Ex d IIC T5 Gb
Dust
Ex tb IIIC T83°C Db IP66
Type n
II 3 G D
Gas
Ex nA IIC T5 Gc
Dust
Ex t IIIC T83°C Dc IP66
Ui = 30 VDC
Ii = 226 mA
Pi = 1.2 W
Ci = 5.5 nF
Li = 0.4 mH
T5 (Tamb ≤ 80°C)
- - - T5 (Tamb ≤ 80°C)
- - - T5 (Tamb ≤ 80°C)
IECEx
Intrinsically Safe
The apparatus can only be connected to an intrinsically safe certified equipment and this combination must be
compatible as regards the intrinsically safe rules.
This product's electronics are isolated from enclosure/earth.
Operating ambient temperature: -40_C to + 80_C
Flameproof, Type n
No special conditions for safe use.
Refer to table 4 for approval information.
Table 4. Hazardous Area Classifications—IECEx
Certificate Certification Obtained Entity Rating Temperature Code
IECEx
Intrinsically Safe
Gas
Ex ia IIC T5 Ga
Dust
Ex ia IIIC T83°C Da IP66
Flameproof
Gas
Ex d IIC T5 Gb
Dust
Ex t IIIC T83°C Db IP66
Type n
Gas
Ex nA IIC T5 Gc
Dust
Ex t IIIC T83°C Dc IP66
Ui = 30 VDC
Ii = 226 mA
Pi = 1.2 W
Ci = 5.5 nF
Li = 0.4 mH
T5 (Tamb ≤ 80°C)
- - - T5 (Tamb ≤ 80°C)
- - - T5 (Tamb ≤ 80°C)
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