KAM E-IAS User Manual

KAM® E-IAS™

ELECTRIC ISOKINETIC AUTOMATIC SAMPLER

PER API 8.2, ASTM D4177
AND ISO 3171

User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE PAGE

1 Introduction 2

•Available Models and Mounting Options 2

2 Specifications 3

3 Installation 4

•Installation Considerations 4

• Fixed Insertion Installation 4

• Insertable Models Installation 5

• Wiring Diagram 10

4 Maintenance 11

•Parts List 11

•Replacing Seals and O-rings 12

CAUTION:

When installing the E-IAS™ sampler in a pipeline containing petroleum products,
petro-chemicals, waste waters with the presence of pressure & temperature, and high-pressure
steam refer to the Pipeline Operators’ “Health, Safety and Environmental Policy Procedures” to
ensure safe installation.

KAM CONTROLS, INC. reserves the right to make changes to this document without notice.

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INTRODUCTION

AVAILABLE MODELS and MOUNTING OPTIONS

FIG. 1-2FIG. 1-1

Full-opening
Ball Valve

Option 1: Insertable/retractable E-IAS™
with 2”, 3”, or 4” flanged seal housing or 2" MNPT

Option 2: Fixed insertion E-IAS with 1.25" NPT
or 2", 3" or 4" flange

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SPECIFICATIONS

Media: Liquid hydrocarbons, including crude oil and condensate

Materials: Wetted parts SS316, Peek

Standard O-rings Viton

Bite size: 0.5, 1, 1.5 or 2 cc

Sample rate: 20 samples/minute max

Viscosity: 1-500 cSt

Pipe size: 1 – 36”

Max pressure: 285 psi

Temperature: -40º to 350ºF (-40º to 177ºC)

Electrical

Requirements: 120 VAC 2.0A RMS

50/60 Hz single phase

-20 ºC to +45 ºC

Motor: High-torque stepper motor

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INSTALLATION

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

Before installing the E-IAS™ Sampler, thoroughly inspect to ensure that unit was not damaged during transit.

KAM CONTROLS recommends that the E-IAS™ Sampler be installed 2 to 4 pipe diameters downstream of a
KAM® static mixer and in conjunction with a KAM® ML™ Measurement Loop. At the time of installation the
pipeline pressure needs to be reduced to under 100 psi in order to safely install the E-IAS™ Sampler.

The KAM® E-IAS is shipped with the motor and housing separate from the probe body. KAM recommends full
installation of probe (including insertion on insertable models) prior to attaching motor housing to probe body. If
motor housing is attached at time of installation, detach prior to installation by removing the (4) hex screws at the
bottom of the housing with a 3/16 Allen wrench. (Fig. 3-1)

FIG. 3-1

Prior to installation,
remove hex screws with a 3/16 Allen wrench

FIXED INSERTION MODELS INSTALLATION

In horizontal lines, the E-IAS™ Sampler should be installed with the probe horizontally oriented at 3 or 9 o’clock.

KAM recommends using liquid pipe sealant rather than Teflon tape on all threaded connections.

Insertion distance/shaft length is set at factory. After installation of probe body on the line, attach the motor housing
to probe body using four hex screws and a 3/16 Allen wrench. (Fig. 3-1).

Follow wiring instructions on page 10 of this manual.

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INSTALLATION

INSERTABLE/RETRACTABLE MODELS INSTALLATION

In horizontal lines, the E-IAS™ Sampler should be installed with the probe horizontally oriented at 3 or 9 o’clock.
Fig. 3-2.

The E-IAS™ Sampler Probe should be inserted so that the middle of the sampling window is in the 20% center area
of the pipe. Fig. 3-2. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the E-IAS™ Sampler is placed in the most represen­tative point in the flow profile.

Insertable models of the E-IAS™ Sampler should be installed according to Fig. 3-2. The Full-Opening Ball Valve is
used to isolate the E-IAS™ Sampler from the pipeline during installation or removal. The Seal Housing of the E-IAS™
Sampler allows the Sampler Probe to be inserted in and out of the pipe under pressure and flow conditions up to 100
psi.

FIG. 3-2

Full-opening
Ball Valve

Hex socket cap screws

Before mounting the E-IAS™ Sampler on the Full-Opening Ball Valve, determine the insertion length required.

1.

Lay the E-IAS™ Sampler on the ground or a table.

Loosen Hex Socket Cap Screws on the Locking Collar using a 3/8" Allen wrench. Fig. 3-2. This will allow the E-

2.

IAS™ Sampler Shaft to slide through the Seal Housing.

3.

Push the E-IAS™ Sampler Shaft though the Seal Housing until the middle of the sampler window chamber is
aligned with the end of the Seal Housing. Fig. 3-3.

4.

Use a Sharpie or other permanent marker to mark the shaft at the edge of the Locking Collar. (Do not use any­thing sharp to mark the shaft. This will create grooves that will damage the O-rings in the Seal Housing.)

FIG. 3-3 FIG. 3-4

Align
here

Mark Here

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