Warranty, Service & Repair
To register your product with the manufacturer, fill out the enclosed
warranty card and return it immediately to:
Flowline Inc.
10500 Humbolt Street
Los Alamitos, CA 90720.
If for some reason your product must be returned for factory service, contact Flowline Inc. to receive a Material Return Authorization
number (MRA) first, providing the following information:
1. Part Number, Serial Number
2. Name and telephone number of someone who can answer
technical questions related to the product and its application.
3. Return Shipping Address
4. Brief Description of the Symptom
5. Brief Description of the Application
Once you have received a Material Return Authorization number,
ship the product prepaid in its original packing to:
Flowline Factory Service
MRA _____
10500 Humbolt Street
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
To avoid delays in processing your repair, write the MRA on the
shipping label. Please include the information about the malfunction with your product. This information enables our service technicians to process your repair order as quickly as possible.
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Continuous Relay Controller
LC52 Series Owner’s Manual
Version 4.2
© 2005 FLOWLINE Inc.
All rights reserved.
Manual # LC900007 05/05
WARRANTY
Flowline warrants to the original purchaser of its products that such
products will be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service for a period which is equal to the shorter of
one year from the date of purchase of such products or two years from
the date of manufacture of such products.
This warranty covers only those components of the products which
are non-moving and not subject to normal wear. Moreover, products
which are modified or altered, and electrical cables which are cut to
length during installation are not covered by this warranty.
FLOWLINE's obligation under this warranty is solely and exclusively
limited to the repair or replacement, at FLOWLINE's option, of the
products (or components thereof) which FLOWLINE's examination
proves to its satisfaction to be defective. FLOWLINE SHALL HAVE
NO OBLIGATION FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES TO
PERSONAL OR REAL PROPERTY, OR FOR INJURY TO ANY
PERSON.
This warranty does not apply to products which have been subject to
electrical or chemical damage due to improper use, accident, negligence, abuse or misuse. Abuse shall be assumed when indicated by
electrical damage to relays, reed switches or other components. The
warranty does not apply to products which are damaged during shipment back to FLOWLINE's factory or designated service center or are
returned without the original casing on the products. Moreover, this
warranty becomes immediately null and void if anyone other than
service personnel authorized by Flowline attempts to repair the defective products.
Products which are thought to be defective must be shipped prepaid
and insured to FLOWLINE's factory or a designated service center
(the identity and address of which will be provided upon request)
within 30 days of the discovery of the defect. Such defective products
must be accompanied by proof of the date of purchase.
Flowline further reserves the right to unilaterally wave this warranty
and to dispose of any product returned to Flowline where:
a. There is evidence of a potentially hazardous material present
with product.
b. The product has remained unclaimed at Flowline for longer than
30 days after dutifully requesting disposition of the product.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND
THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE OF THIS WARRANTY. This
warranty and the obligations and liabilities of Flowline under it are
exclusive and instead of, and the original purchaser hereby waives, all
other remedies, warranties, guarantees or liabilities, express or
implied. EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY IS THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF FITNESS OF THE PRODUCTS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE AND THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OF THE PRODUCTS.
This warranty may not be extended, altered or varied except by a written instrument signed by a duly-authorized officer of Flowline, Inc.
SPECIFICATIONS
3.1"
(79mm)
35mm
DIN Rail
3.6"
(92mm)
3.9"
(98mm)
1.8"
(44mm)
2.7"
(68mm)
Continuous
Controller
RELAY 1 RELAY 2
POWER
EASY CAL
INVERT
DELAY
INVERT
DELAY
UP DOWN SET
420OP
INPUT
0% 100%
OFF SET
SPAN
RLY1
RLY2A
RLY2B
ON OFF
LATCH
Power
Supply
AC
AC
GND
Sensor
Input
Relay
2
NC
C
NO
28 VDC
GND
24 VDC
Invert Logic
Time Delay
Relay
1
NC
C
NO
Repeater
Output
+
GND
Sensor Logic
Set Points
Invert Logic
Time Delay
RLY 2A
ON
OFF
Invert OFF Latch OFF
RLY 2B
No Effect
No Effect
Relay
ON
OFF
RLY 2A
ON
OFF
Invert ON Latch OFF
RLY 2B
No Effect
No Effect
Relay
OFF
ON
RLY 2A
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Invert OFF Latch ON
RLY 2B
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Relay
ON
No Change
No Change
OFF
RLY 2A
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Invert ON Latch ON
RLY 2B
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Relay
OFF
No Change
No Change
ON
3.1"
(79mm)
35mm
DIN Rail
3.6"
(92mm)
Step One
Supply voltage: 120 VAC (240 VAC), 50 - 60 Hz.
Consumption: 5 Watt
Sensor input: (1) Transmitter
Sensor supply: 24 VDC @ 1.5 Watts
Loop power: 4-20 mA, 18 VDC
Set point adjustment: Push button
Configuration: 1: High or low level alarm
2: High and low level alarm
3: Automatic fill or empty
4: Automatic fill or empty with alarm
LED display: Alphanumeric, 3.5 digit
LED indicators: Power and relay status
Bar graph display: 4-20 mA with set points
Alarm indication: Amber: < 4 mA
Red: > 20 mA
Security: Lock out mode
Relay types: (1) SPDT
(1) Latched SPDT
Relay rating: 250 VAC, 10A, 1/2 hp.
Relay mode: Selectable, NO or NC
Relay latch: ON or OFF
Time delay: 0-60 seconds
Repeater output: 4-20 mA, 12-36 VDC
Fail safety: Power fail-safe
Temperature range: F: -40° to 158°
C: -40° to 70°
Enclosure mounting: 35 mm DIN (EN 50 022)
Enclosure material: Polypropylene
(U.L. 94 VO)
CE Compliance: EN 50082-2 immunity
EN 55011 emission
EN 61010-1 Safety
Relay Logic Table:
Relay 2 can either be a independent relay similar to relay 1 or can be a latching
relay with latch ON. With Latch Off, relay 2 will only respond to the RLY2A
setting. RLY2B will be ignored.
Internal Wiring Logic
With Latch ON, relay 2 will actuate when RLY2A and RLY2B are in the same
condition. The relay will not change its condition until both inputs reverse their
state.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GUIDE TO CONTROLS
4
Continuous
Controller
RELAY 1 RELAY 2
POWER
EASY CAL
INVERT
DELAY
INVERT
DELAY
UP DOWN SET
420OP
INPUT
0% 100%
OFF SET
SPAN
RLY1
RLY2A
RLY2B
ON OFF
LATCH
3 4 4
1
9
5 62 5 62
7
8
14
10
13
12
11
Step Two Step Three
About This Manual:
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO
INSTALLING OR USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual includes
information on the Continuous Relay Controllers from Flowline:
LC52-1001.
User’s Responsibility for Safety:
Flowline manufactures several models of controller, with different
mounting and switching configurations. It is the user’s responsibility to select a controller model that is appropriate for the application, install it properly, perform tests of the installed system, and
maintain all components.
Electrical Shock Hazard:
It is possible to contact components on the controller that carry high
voltage, causing serious injury or death. All power to the controller
and the relay circuit(s) it controls should be turned OFF prior to working on the controller. If it is necessary to make adjustments during
powered operation, use extreme caution and use only insulated tools.
Making adjustments to powered controllers is not recommended.
Flammable or Explosive Applications:
LC52 series remote mount controllers should not be used with explosive or flammable liquids, which require an intrinsically safe rating.
If you are unsure of the suitability of a controller for your installation,
consult your Flowline representative for further information.
Install In a Dry Location:
The controller housing is not designed to be immersed. It should
me mounted in such a way that it does not come into contact with
liquid. Its case is made out of PP (polypropylene). Refer to an
industry reference to ensure that compounds that may splash onto
the controller housing will not damage it. Such damage is not covered by the warranty.
Relay Contact Rating:
The relay is rated for a 10 amp resistive load. Many loads (such as
a motor during start-up or incandescent lights) are reactive and
have an inrush current characteristic that may be 10 to 20 times
their steady-state load rating. The use of a contact protection circuit
may be necessary for your installation if the 10 amp rating does not
provide an ample margin for such inrush currents. In critical applications, redundant backup systems and alarms must be used in
addition to the primary system. Such backup systems should use
different sensor technologies where possible.
Make a Fail-Safe System:
Design a fail-safe system that accommodates the possibility of
relay or power failure. If power is cut off to the controller, it will
de-energize the relay. Make sure that the de-energized state of the
relay is the safe state in your process. For example, if controller
power is lost, a pump filling a tank will turn off if it is connected to
the Normally Open side of the relay.
While the internal relay is reliable, over the course of time relay
failure is possible in two modes: under a heavy load the contacts
may be “welded” or stuck into the energized position, or corrosion
may build up on a contact so that it will not complete the circuit
when it should. In critical applications, redundant backup systems
and alarms must be used in addition to the primary system. Such
backup systems should use different sensor technologies where possible.
While this manual offers some examples and suggestions to help
explain the operation of Flowline products, such examples are for
information only and are not intended as a complete guide to
installing any specific system.
1. Power indicator: This Green LED lights when AC power is
ON.
2. Relay indicator: This Red LED will light whenever the control-
ler energizes the relay, in response to the transmitter input and
after the time delay.
3. AC Power terminals: Connection of 120 VAC power to the
controller. The setting may be changed to 240 VAC if desired.
This requires changing internal jumpers; this is covered in the
Installation section of the manual. Polarity (neutral and hot) does
not matter.
4. Relay terminals (NC, C, NO): Connect the device you wish to
control (pump, alarm etc.) to these terminals: supply to the COM
terminal, and the device to the NO or NC terminal as required.
The switched device should be a non-inductive load of not more
than 10 amps; for reactive loads the current must be derated or
protection circuits used. When the red LED is ON and the relay is
in the energized state, the NO terminal will be closed and the NC
terminal will be open.
5. Invert switch: This switch reverses the logic of the relay control
in response to the switch(es): conditions that used to energize the
relay will now de-energize the relay and vice versa.
6. Time delay: Sets delay from 0 to 60 seconds. Hold Delay button
to increase delay in 5 second increments.
7. Digital display: Shows the current 4-20 mA signal in engineer-
ing units.
8. Input terminals: Connect the transmitter wires to these termi-
nals: A 24 VDC power is provided for current loop with an additional 28 VDC power terminal if required.
9. Latch switch (relay 2): This switch determines how the relay
will be energized in response to the two set points. When LATCH
is OFF, the relay responds to set point RLY2A only; when LATCH
is ON, the relay will energize or de-energize only when both set
points (RLY2A and RLY2B) are in the same condition (both wet
or both dry). The relay will remain latched until both set points
change conditions.
10. Bar Graph: Displays 4-20 mA signal as a percentage of the
range.
11. OP / SET: Used to scroll between set points during program-
ming.
12. 20 / Down: Used to decrease display value during programming
and for EasyCal™ Span set up.
13. 4 / Up: Used to increase display value during programming and
for EasyCal™ Offset set up.
14. Repeater Output: Isolated terminal which reproduces the input
4-20 mA signal. Terminal requires 12-36 VDC power for operation.
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