M300-21 (Optical Vapor Eliminator) PDF
M300-21 (Optical Vapor Eliminator) PDF
M300-21 (Optical Vapor Eliminator) PDF
and Parts
Be Prepared
Introduction Maintenance Safely Evacuate
Be Prepared
Piping System
Safety Procedures..................................................... 3 S3 Solenoid Disassembly........................................ 12 ! WARNING
Specifications............................................................ 4 S3 Solenoid Reassembly......................................... 13
General Information.................................................. 4 Optical Sensor Replacement................................... 14 Before disassembly of any meter or accessory component:
How Optical Vapor Eliminators Work........................ 5 Troubleshooting........................................................ 14
All internal pressures must be relieved and all liquid drained from the system in
accordance with all applicable procedures.,
Bill of Materials Pressure must be 0 (zero) psi.
Installation
Close all liquid and vapor lines between the meter and liquid source.
Exploded Views........................................................ 15
Dimensional Drawing................................................ 7
New Installations....................................................... 8 Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, personal injury, or death from
Retrofit Installations................................................... 8 fire and/or explosion, or other hazards that may be associated with this type of equipment.
Wiring....................................................................... 10
NOTICE
This manual provides warnings and procedures that are intended to inform the owner
and/or operator of the hazards present when using the Liquid Controls Meter on LP-
In the event of large fires or fires that are spreading
Gas and other products. The reading of these warnings and the avoidance of such In the Event of a n Evacuate the building and notify your local fire department.
hazards is strictly in the hands of the owner-operators of the equipment. Neglect of Gas Fire
n Stop the leakage only if you can safely reach the equipment.
that responsibility is not within the control of the manufacturer of the meter.
!
In the event of small, contained fires that you can safely
control
n Stop the leakage if you can safely reach the equipment.
Be Prepared n Use the appropriate extinguisher: Class B fire extinguisher, water, fog, etc.,
! WARNING depending on the materials.
n If in doubt, call your local fire department.
Before using this product, read and understand the instructions.
All work must be performed by qualified personnel trained in the proper application, installation, and
maintenance of equipment and/or systems in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
When handling electronic components and boards, always use proper Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
equipment and follow the proper procedures
Make sure that all necessary safety precautions have been taken.
Provide for proper ventilation, temperature control, fire prevention, evacuation, and fire management.
Provide easy access to the appropriate fire extinguishers for your product.
Consult with your local fire department, state, and local codes to ensure adequate preparation.
Read this manual as well as all the literature provided in your owners packet. In the event of a large gas leak
Save these instructions for future reference. In the Event of a n Evacuate the area and notify the fire department.
Failure to follow the instructions set forth in this publication could result in property damage, personal injury, Gas Leak
or death from fire and/or explosion, or other hazards that may be associated with this type of equipment. In the event of a small, contained gas leak
n Stop the leak and prevent accidental ignition.
!
n Prevent the entrance of gas into other portions of the buildings. Some gases, such
as LPG, seek lower levels, while other gases seek higher levels.
Publication Updates and Translations
n Evacuate all people from the danger zone.
The most current English versions of all Liquid Controls publications are available on our web site, www.lcmeter.com. It is the
responsibility of the local distributor to provide the most current version of LC manuals, instructions, and specification sheets in n See that the gas is dispersed before resuming business and operating motors.
the required language of the country, or the language of the end user to which the products are shipping. If there are questions If in doubt, notify your local fire department.
about the language of any LC manuals, instructions, or specification sheets, please contact your local distributor.
2 3
Specifications Introduction
Maximum non-shock working pressure +24 ( 4) VDC available upon request An optical sensor, installed in the wall of the vapor
Product #
Totalizer
Product # SELECT
Preset
Flowrate
Temp
Level
valve (S3) located at the top of the vapor eliminator.
INLET
vapor to a supply or storage tank (Figure 1). At the
Valve Closed
same time, the electronically acuated control valve,
located at the meter outlet, closes to stop the flow of
product.
Figure 1: Liquid Level below Optical Sensor As vapor is exhausted and liquid rises over the optical
sensor level, the optical vapor eliminator solenoid valve
(S3) closes the vent while the electronically actuated
control valve opens so that a delivery may begin or
Solenoid Closed
continue (Figure 2).
Liquid
Level
LectroCount LCR-II
As long as a delivery is active and the liquid level
remains at or above the optical sensor, the optical
Optical
vapor eliminator solenoid valve (S3) remains closed
General Information Sensor
(in back)
Product #
Shift Total
Product #
Totalizer
INCREASE
require the use of a solenoid-operated valve. It is constructed to be used with Liquid Controls MA5 and MA7 meters the optical vapor eliminator solenoid valve (S3) opens
measuring liquid propane gas. Because it is designed with the same mounting dimensions as Liquid Controls to vent the vapor, and the outlet control valve closes
mechanical vapor eliminators, the optical vapor eliminator requires minimal plumbing changes in order to retrofit to blocking product flow.
existing meter installations of the same application. Electronic registers require CPU board part number 81920 for
LCR and LCR-II; CPU board part number 81924 for LC.
INLET
When the delivery is complete, both the outlet control
valve and the optical vapor eliminator solenoid valve
Valve Open close until activated for a new delivery.
NOTICE
A8302 LPG metering systems use materials specifically intended for their application to ensure high
performance, longevity and above all safety. Under no circumstances should a system designed for LPG
be used to deliver another product without first replacing the necessary metallurgical and seal materials
specified for the application. Conversion kits are available from Liquid Controls.
4 5
Introduction Installation
Rear
Side
6 7
Installation Installation
! WARNING
Relieving Internal Pressure
All internal pressure must be relieved to zero pressure before disassembly or inspection of the strainer,
vapor eliminator any valves in the system, the packing gland, and the front or rear covers.
Figure 10: LPG Plumbing Connections
Serious injury or death from fire or explosion could result in performing maintenance
on an improperly depressurized and evacuated system.
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Installation Installation
Wiring Wiring
The electrical installation of the optical vapor eliminator
includes connecting the S3 solenoid and the optical 3. Reassemble Cable Plug
sensor to the LectroCount register.
Reinstall the terminal block into the cable plug housing
The optical sensor has a 24 cable potted to the inside to its original orientation. Tighten the strain relief strap
the optical sensor assembly at one end. The other end inside the cable plug using the two screws. Tighten the
of the cable has a threaded cord grip that fastens into cable gland on the bottom of the cable plug so that it
the back of the LectroCount register. seals around the cable.
Reconnect the cable plug to the coil. Place the cover
The S3 solenoid-operated valve requires a 12 AWG, over the cable plug and fasten with the screw to a torque
two-wire, braided cable, approximately 24 to 36 in of 8.8 in-lbs (1 Nm).
length.
4. Connect to LectroCount Electronic Register
The S3 solenoid-operated valve requires a
LectroCount LCR/LCR-II electronic register with CPU Route the cables from the optical sensor and solenoid
board part number 81920 or 84040 (LC with 81924). If valve to the back of the LectroCount register. Connect
the LectroCount does not contain a proper CPU board these to two open ports on the back of the register using
(LC with 81924), replacement CPU boards can be the appropriate connectors.
ordered.
To wire the S3 solenoid and the optical sensor: Optical Sensor Connection Optical Sensor Connection
Wire Color J11 Pin Connection Wire Color J15 Pin Connection
1. Remove Cable Plug
Red 33 Red 56
Loosen and remove the screw from the cover of the S3 White 34 White 55
solenoid valve cable plug. Remove the cable plug from Black 35 Black 54
the solenoid valve coil. Remove the cover from the cable
plug housing and then remove the terminal block. Be S3 Solenoid Connection S3 Solenoid Connection
sure to note its orientation in the housing. Leave the flat Terminal J11 Pin Connection Terminal J15 Pin Connection
gasket in place on the coil. 1 (Red) 31 1 (Red) 52
2 (Black) 32 2 (Black) 53
+Vo/Red (52)
Out8/Black (54) Gnd/Black (53)
Incorrect wiring can damage the optical sensor
Gnd/Black (53)
In5/White (55) +Vo/Red (52)
+Vo/Red (56)
and the LectroCount register. +Vo/Red (56)
In5/White (55)
Out8/Black (54)
! WARNING CPU Board 81924
Terminal Block J15
Terminal Block J11
For North American Installations, the installation must be fully in accordance with the National Electrical Code (US) CPU Board
81920 or 84040
or the Canadian Electrical Code respectively.
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Maintenance Maintenance
Disassembly (cont.)
! WARNING
5. The armature guide post is composed of four
Before disassembly of any meter or accessory component, ALL INTERNAL PRESSURES MUST BE components: two O-rings, the guide post, and the
RELIEVED AND ALL LIQUID DRAINED FROM THE SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE flange. Inspect these components for damage.
PROCEDURES. Pressure must be 0 (zero) psi. Close all liquid and vapor lines between the meter and liquid
source.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, personal injury, or death from fire and/or explosion,
O-rings
or other hazards that may be associated with this type of equipment.
6. The valve body has two O-rings found on the face that
butt against the housing. The two O-rings are identical.
O-rings Inspect them for damage. Inspect the ports for blockage.
Disassembly
The optical vapor eliminator consists of a housing, an Tools required:
optical sensor, and a solenoid-operated control valve.
Flat blade screwdriver
Of these three components, only the solenoid valve
is serviceable; however, if any part of the solenoid is 14 mm box end or open end wrench
damaged, a new solenoid assembly (PN 502011) can
be ordered. The optical sensor contains no serviceable
parts because the internal components are potted. If Reassembly
the optical sensor fails, the complete assembly must be 1. Place the spring inside the plunger and insert the
replaced (PN 81947). plunger, spring end first, into the armature guide post.
Place the armature guide post assembly on the valve
To disassemble the S3 solenoid: body.
1. Loosen the thin hex nut holding the solenoid in place Fasten the armature guide post to the valve body. Two
using a 14 mm wrench. Remove the nut and coil from holes of the valve body are threaded and two are not.
the armature guide post. Screw the proper two screws into the threaded holes
Position solenoid
valve body with
number stamp in this 2. Align the solenoid valve body so that the stamped
location
2. Remove the plastic bonnet from the armature guide number on the valve body faces in towards the
post. housing assembly (shown in the pictures to the right).
The valve body can physically be fastened to the
housing assembly in one of two orientations. Only one
orientation is correct.
With the valve body in the proper orientation, fasten it to
3. Using a screwdriver, loosen the upper left and lower the housing. Tighten to a torque of 15 to 18 in-lbs (1.7 to
right screws of the valve body. These two screws hold 2.0 Nm).
the valve body in place. The upper right and lower left
screws fasten the armature guide post and valve body Number Stamp
IMPORTANT!
together. Remove the valve body from the optical vapor If the stamped numbers face away from the housing,
eliminator housing. the optical vapor eliminator will not function properly.
The port will never open.
3. Place the plastic bonnet over the valve body and snap in
4. Place the valve body on a flat surface. Using a flat place.
blade screwdriver, remove the two screws which hold
the armature guide post and valve body together. Lift
the armature guide post off of the valve body. There is a 4. Place the coil over the armature guide post and fasten
plunger and a spring inside the guide post. Inspect the with the thin hex nut. Tighten the nut with a 14mm
spring for damage. wrench to a torque of 4.5 in-lbs (0.5 Nm).
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Maintenance Bill of Materials - Exploded View
A8302
! WARNING Optical Vapor Eliminator (LPG)
Before disassembly of any meter or accessory component, ALL INTERNAL PRESSURES MUST BE
RELIEVED AND ALL LIQUID DRAINED FROM THE SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
PROCEDURES. Pressure must be 0 (zero) psi. Close all liquid and vapor lines between the meter and liquid
source.
Failure to follow this warning could result in property damage, personal injury, or death from fire and/or explosion,
or other hazards that may be associated with this type of equipment.
Optical Sensor
To replace the optical sensor (PN 81947):
1. Drain the system and relieve all internal pressures.
2. Use a 1" open end wrench to remove the optical sensor
from the housing.
3. Replace with new optical sensor. When tightening, do
not exceed a torque of 75 in-lbs (8.5 Nm).
Troubleshooting
Excessive liquid flowing out of Liquid not flowing though
vent to supply or storage tank. meter during delivery.
Scenario 1: Solenoid not closing. Scenario 1: Liquid level not rising in optical
vapor eliminator.
1. Check S3 solenoid wiring.
1. Check S3 solenoid. It may not be opening to allow air/
2. Measure resistance across S3 solenoid. It should read
vapor to vent.
approximately 15 . If not, replace S3 solenoid.
2. Check S3 solenoid wiring.
3. Inspect S3 solenoid for blockage. Refer to disassembly
instructions. 3. Measure resistance across S3 solenoid. It should read
approximately 15 . If not, replace S3 solenoid.
4. LectroCount CPU failure. Replace CPU board.
4. Inspect S3 solenoid for blockage. Refer to disassembly
instructions.
Scenario 2: Optical sensor not functioning.
5. LectroCount CPU failure. Replace CPU board.
1. Check optical sensor wiring.
2. Measure resistance between the RED and WHITE
Scenario 2: Meter outlet valve not opening
wires. Value should be approximately 10k. If not,
replace optical sensor. 1. Check wiring of the outlet valve S1 solenoid.
3. LectroCount CPU failure. Replace CPU board. 2. Measure resistance across S1 solenoid. Value should
read approximately 15. If not, replace S1 solenoid.
3. Inspect S1 solenoid for blockage. Refer to the manual
that accompanies the valve.
4. LectroCount CPU failure. Replace CPU board.
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