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Side Mount................................................................................................................................................ 4
Base Mount .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Spare Parts ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Unit Repair and Excluded Liability ..........................................................................................12
Range Springs ...................................................................................................................13
Range Spring Removal......................................................................................................................... 13
Range Spring Replacement................................................................................................................ 13
The Milltronics ILE-37 sensing head is an out-of-process sensing element for A, E, V, and
C series solids flowmeters. It is used for continuous in-line weighing of powdered or
granular dry bulk solid materials. The material is directed toward the sensing plate. The
horizontal impact force of the material, deflecting the sensing plate, displaces the core of
the sensing head LVDT (linear variable differential transformer). The LVDT output signal is
proportional to material flowrate. A viscous fluid damper prevents oscillation of the
mechanism and provides mechanical damping of pulsating material flow.
LVDT
moving beam travel
sensing plate
impact force
The ILE-37 sensing head is used with Milltronics E-40 (general purpose), C-40 (coal scale),
A-40 (aerated gravity conveyor), and V-40 (vertical material drop) dry solids flowmeters.
The ILE-37 sensing head is available in two models: side mount and base mount. The
base mount version should be used if the flowmeter will be subjected to excessive
vibration, for flow rates below 1 t/h, or if handling product temperatures above 60 °C.
The side mount version is factory-installed on Siemens Milltronics flowmeters
designed for side mount sensing heads.
Side Mount
1.With the flowmeter housing installed, remove the ILE-37 sensing head cover.
2.Loosen the four ILE-37 mounting bolts.
3.Place a spirit level on the flat top of the ILE-37 frame: adjust the sensing head level
by rotating it, and retighten the mounting bolts.
mounting
bolts
spirit level
Base Mount
1.With the flowmeter housing installed, mount the ILE-37 to a rigid support structure.
2.With the outer gasket in place, bolt the ILE-37 to the housing.
3.Adjust the sensing head levelling hardware provided, to establish level in both
horizontal planes.
spirit level
moving
beam
rigid
support
Note: Ensure that the structure used to support the base mount sensing head is
capable of supporting the dynamic material impact forces as well as the static weight
of the sensing head.
A Test Weight is a calibration reference used to simulate a material impact force (test
rate) on the flowmeter sensing plate during the integrato span calibration. The test
weight is also used to perform a test to verify that the flowmeter sensing head is level.
The Test Rate should be 60 to 80% of the system design rate.
To determine the test rate produced by a specific test weight, calculate:
Test Rate (TPH) =Test Weight (grams)
651 grams/TPH
Alternatively, to determine the test weight required for a specific test rate, calculate:
1
Test Weight = 65
e.g. If the test weight used with an E-40 flowmeter is 500 grams:
Test Rate = 500 grams
Note: Use metric tons per hour (t/h) or short tons per hour (STPH) as applicable for
TPH.
grams/TPH x Test Rate (in TPH)
65 grams/TPH
=7.65 TPH
LVDT Output
Zero Adjustment (if required)
1.Connect a voltmeter across the LVDT green and yellow (or yellow and white;
hazardous LVDT) wires.
2.With no load applied to the sensing plate, observe the V AC reading on the
voltmeter.
If the LVDT output is 0.10 ± 0.05 V AC, skip to Span Test, otherwise, proceed as follows:
a. Loosen the locknut on the LVDT threaded core.
b. Turn the core in/out of the LVDT until 0.10 ± 0.05 V AC is obtained.
c. Tighten the locknut, ensuring the measured value is maintained.
LVDTLVDT core
moving beam
locknut
increase
decrease
To Int e g rator
LVDT EXC.
or LVDT
Conditioner Card
0.100
± 0.05
± 0.05
Note: Ensure the new position of the LVDT core allows free movement within the
1.Gently push the sensing head moving beam to the right. The LVDT output should
steadily increase until a level of 0.75 to 1.0 V AC is achieved.
2.Gently push the sensing head moving beam to the left. The LVDT output should
steadily decrease until zero is reached and then start increasing again to 0.015 to
0.5 V AC.
3.Ensure the LVDT output always returns to 0.10 ± 0.05 V AC, (to the right side of zero)
when pressure on the moving beam is released.
Note:
•The LVDT core must not contact the inside of the LVDT over the range of core
travel.
•The actual LVDT core travel during this procedure is less than 3 mm (1/8").
0.750
to
1.000
0.050
to
0.150
0.015
0.500
Sensing Head Level Test
1.With the voltmeter still connected to the LVDT output, hang the test weight directly
off the sensing plate.
2.Check to ensure that the LVDT output does not change by more than 0.01 V AC.
Note:
•If the change is greater than 0.01 V AC, adjust the sensing head level, (refer to
“Installation” on page 4) until the change with and without the test weight on the
sensing plate is less than 0.01 V AC.
•Remove the test weight and readjust the LVDT Output Zero, if necessary. If the
level test is performed after the integrator has been calibrated, a new integrator
Zero and Span calibration, Span Adjust, and Factoring, should be performed.
Refer to the Integrator instruction manual for Integrator Calibration instructions.
Zero Calibration
Refer to the Integrator instruction manual for Zero Calibration instructions.
Span Calibration
After a successful zero calibration, apply the test weight for the span calibration:
1.Attach one end of a string (monofilament fishing line or fine flexible cable) to the
test weight.
2.Route the other end of the string over the calibration pulley.
3.Attach the free end of the string to the string fixing bolt. Ensure the string rests in the
groove of the bolt.
Note:
•Ensure there is no material flow during zero and span calibrations
•Ensure the test weight is suspended free of any obstructions.
•Accurate calibration is not assured until material tests and a manual span
adjustment have been performed, as outlined in the Integrator instruction manual.
Establish a program of routine maintenance to ensure the highest achievable level of
performance. Follow good housekeeping practices in the area of the flowmeter.
Typical Maintenance Program
Frequency
Maintenance DescriptionRegularMonthly
Clean area around flowmeter
Check sensing plate surface
Check damping fluid
Check sensing head inner gasket
Check sensing plate wear
Check test weight Rate display
Test flowmeter linearity
1.
Remove any material buildup in the impact area of the sensing plate.
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Annual
Spare P arts
Siemens Milltronics recommends the following spare parts be kept on hand:
•sensing head inner gasket
•sensing head outer gasket (base mount version only)
•damping fluid
•sensing plate
Semi-
Annual
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Contact Siemens Milltronics or your distributor for spare parts ordering information.
Unit Repair and Excluded Liability
All changes and repairs must be done by qualified personnel and applicable safety
regulations must be followed. Please note the following:
•The user is responsible for all changes and repairs made to the device.
•All new components must be provided by Siemens Milltronics Process
Instruments Inc.
The range spring establishes the range of sensing head moving beam travel for a given
range of material flow. This spring is installed in the flowmeter sensing head at the
factory. The spring is selected according to the specified design rate of the application.
For best operation, the range spring should provide 0.75 to 2.4 mm (0.030 to 0.094") of
moving beam travel from the static zero to the design rate operation position. The moving
beam travel may be inferred from the value of the LVDT output, as measured between the
LVDT green and yellow wires (or yellow and white wires in the case of a hazardous-rated
LVDT unit).
With the 2.5 V AC, 2.9 kHz LVDT excitation supplied:
•0.75 mm of moving beam movement = 0.188 V AC output
•2.40 mm of moving beam movement = 0.600 V AC output
Should the design rate of the flowmeter application change, it may be necessary to select
and install another range spring to obtain the optimum moving beam travel (LVDT output)
range.
Range Spring Removal
1.Loosen the range spring locknut.
2.Remove the range spring mounting bolt and three flange mounting bolts.
3.Remove the range spring from the range spring assembly.
Range Spring Replacement
1.Install the new range spring in the range spring assembly.
2.Mount the range spring assembly by the three flange mounting bolts.
3.With the moving beam in the static zero position, thread the range spring until the
base just touches the static beam and then turn one complete revolution more.
4.Install the range spring mounting bolt and tighten the range spring locknut.
Flowmeter Recalibration
After you have removed and replaced the range spring, recalibrate the flowmeter and
integrator. (See the Integrator manual, CALIBRATION section, for details.)
1.Perform the LVDT output zero procedure.
2.Perform an integrator zero and span calibration.
3.Perform a span Adjust and factoring as required.
Every Milltronics ILE-37 sensing head is subjected to extensive quality assurance
procedures to ensure the highest possible degree of quality, reliability, and performance
is achieved.
The following listing indicates the probable cause, and proper course of action to be
taken should the specified fault symptom occur.
SymptomCauseAction
Integrator rate display doesn’t
change when sensing plate is
moved.
Span adjustment does not have
enough range.
Measurement results are not
repeatable.
Wrong or bad integrator
connection.
Viscous damper cover in
shipping position.
Integrator not prepared for
operation.
Range spring not suited to
application
Sensing head not level. Refer to INSTALLATION and
Moving beam travel is
mechanically limited.
Leaf springs are damaged. Replace leaf springs, re-
Material flow patterns vary.Refer to the flowmeter
To test linearity, at least three test weights are used. Each test weight represents a
different Test Rate. Record the integrator rate display value associated with each test
weight applied to the flowmeter.
If all the recorded display values are accurate, the flowmeter measurement is linear.
e.g. For an E-40 Flowmeter design rate of 12 TPH, the following three test weights could
be used:
•780 g (1.72 lb) = 100% Design Rate = 12.0 TPH
•585 g (1.29 lb) = 75% Design Rate = 9.0 TPH
•390 g (0.86 lb) = 50% Design Rate = 6.0 TPH
If non-linear results are obtained, ensure:
•at no flow, the moving beam does not rest on the zero stop bolt
•at 150% design rate, the moving beam does not reach the full flow stop nut
•at 150% design rate, the LVDT output does not exceed 1.0 V AC.
•the damper piston does not touch the damper cylinder wall at any flow rate
•the LVDT core does not touch the inside of the LVDT at any flow rate
•the viscous damper fluid is free of large air bubbles and the fluid level is correct
•the range spring operates in compression from 0 - 100% flow rate
•the sensing head leaf springs are in good condition
If the test weight linearity test is successful, yet actual material test results are nonlinear, ensure there is no air circulation in the housing sensing plate area. If there is no
significant air circulation in the flowmeter housing while you are running material, the
material flow pattern is probably non-linear.
Non-linear material flow patterns can often be corrected by minor modifications to the
material infeed, or upstream piping. Some integrators are equipped with a linearization
function to compensate for non-linear material flow patterns. Stand-alone linearizing
devices are also available for this purpose.
Electronic linearization should not be used to correct non-linear test weight results.