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1" to 4" Guardsman™

LB, LJ, and LSJ Series We put you first.
Bulletin SS02003 Issue/Rev. 2.0 (4/14) And keep you ahead.

SMITH METER® TURBINE METERS

Smith Meter® Guardsman™ LB, LJ, and LSJ Series Turbine
Meters are rimless-type rotor meters which utilize an
upstream stator to support the rotor. They are intended
for use at loading racks to provide the highly accurate
measurement required for custody transfer of petroleum
liquids.

FEATURES
»» Stainless Steel measuring chamber and internals
»» Locking stator prevents wear and improves
performance
»» Stainless steel ball bearings (LB versions) and
Tungsten Carbide journal bearings (LJ and LSJ
versions) provide long life on low lubricating
fluids 3" LSJ Turbine Meter with Integral Strate Plate
»» Integral strate plate flow conditioner (3" and
4" only)
FLOW RANGE
»» Horizontal or vertical installation
Normal Flow K-Factor
»» PA-6 Preamplifier Range (Pulses/
Meter
Model Units2 Units
Size
Min. Max. Volume)
Nominal
OPTIONS USGPM 8 80 500
1" LB3
»» Dual Pickup Coils – Used when pulse security is L/min 30 300 132
required. USGPM 13 130 240
1.5" LB3
»» Turbine Meter Diagnostic when used with AccuLoad L/min 50 500 63.4
III (see application bulletin AB06061). USGPM 25 250 125
2" LJ-H or V
L/min 95 950 33
USGPM 70 700 52.7
OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS 3" LSJ-H
L/min 265 2,650 13.9
LINEARITY1 3" LSJ-V
USGPM 70 700 60
Normal Flow Range L/min 265 2,650 15.8

1" 1.5" and 2" 3" and 4" LSJ-H USGPM 120 1,200 25
4"
or V L/min 450 4,500 6.6
±0.25% ±0.25% ±0.15%

Repeatability End Connections

Class 150 and 300 ANSI B16.5, 125-250 AARH finish raised
±0.02% over the normal flow range.
face (RF) flanges.
1 Linearities and pressure drop based on 0.8 sp. gr., 1.5 mPa•s
(1.5 cP) liquid.
2 Metric units are nominal and may not convert precisely.
3 Model LB meters should not be used for LPG service or on
products with a viscosity of less than 0.5 cP.
 MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE5 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
- PSI (kPa) Model LB Model LJ & LSJ
ANSI Carbon Steel 300 Series Stainless
Body 300 Series Stainless Steel
Steel
150 285 (1,965)
Flanges6 Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
3004 740 (5,102)
Bearings
and Tungsten Carbide
440C SS Ball Type
Thrust Journal and Thrust
METER OPERATING Washer
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Meter with: Carbon Steel Flanges
-20°F to 225°F INSTALLATION
Pickup Coil
-29°C to 107°C Guardsman LB Series can be installed vertically (upward
Pickup Coil and Preamp or -20°F to 158°F
flow) or horizontally.
AccuLERT Smart Preamp -29°C to 70°C
Guardsman LJ-H and LSJ-H Series must be installed
Consult factory for temperatures outside noted ranges.
horizontally.
Guardsman LSJ-V Series must be installed vertically
Electrical Approvals
(upward flow).
Electrical
The meter should be mounted in a horizontal or vertical
UL/CUL, Listed 557 N – Class I Groups C and D; Class I,
attitude (±5°) within a suitable flow conditioning assembly
Zone I, Group IIB, Class I, Zone 1, AExd IIB T6 IP66;
or immediately downstream of a strate plate. It is recom-
UNL-UL ENCL. 4, CNL-CSA ENCL. 4; Tamb -50°C to 70°C
mended that the meter be installed downstream of a
ATEX/IEC Ex
strainer for protection and upstream of the system control
PTB 08 ATEX 1034X, IEC Ex PTB 08.0040X
valve. Refer to the installation manual MN02002 for full
Ex d IIC T6 Tamb = -40°C to 70°C IP66
instructions.
Essential Health and Safety Requirements
EN/IEC 60079-0: Electrical apparatus for potentially APPLICATIONS
explosive atmospheres – General requirements High Viscosity
EN/IEC 60079-1: Electrical apparatus for potentially The flow range of turbine meters is reduced considerably
explosive atmospheres – Flameproof enclosures 'd' when metering viscous liquids. The minimum flow rate
EN 60529: Degrees of protection provided by must be increased as the viscosity increases. The follow-
enclosures (IP code) ing relationships can be used to approximate the increase
EMC Compliance: (by Council Directive 2004/108/EC) (reduction in range) that will maintain the stated linearity.
Electromagnetic Emissions: EN 61000-6-3
Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55022 Viscous Min. = Normal Min. x Viscosity (cP)
IEC 61000-4-2: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), Level 3+ Rate Rate Meter Size (in)
(8.0 kV by contact, 12 kV by air)
IEC 61000-4-3: Radiated Electromagnetic Field, Level 3 Note: Caution should be used when dealing with liquids that
(10 V/m) result in a viscous minimum rate greater than two times the
normal, since variations in operating temperature can result in
IEC 61000-4-4: Electrical Fast Transient (Burst), Level 2 substantial meter factor shifts.
(1kV)
IEC 61000-4-5: Electrical High Energy Pulses (Surge), Low Density
Installation Class 3, Criterion B When metering light hydrocarbons such as LPG or other
liquids with specific gravity less than 0.8, the minimum
Weights and Measures flow range should be shifted upward. The amount of shift
can be approximated by multiplying the normal minimum
Consult factory.
flow rate by the following factor:
Rate Increasing Factor = 0.9
S
Where: S = The specific gravity of the liquid being metered.
4 Not available with 1" Guardsman LB Series Meters.
5 See SS02002
6 Flanges are non-wetted on 1" through 2" and wetted on 3" and 4".

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Minimum Back Pressure PICKUP COIL SPECIFICATIONS
In order to prevent cavitation, API M.P.M.S Chapter 5
Type: Variable reluctance.
recommends a minimum back pressure according to the
following: Le Re
BP = (2 x ∆P) + 1.25 Vp

Vo
Where: BP = Minimum back pressure
∆P = Pressure drop at maximum flow rate
Vp = Absolute vapor pressure at operating
temperature
Electrical Characteristics
Effective Series Resistance (Re ): 1,200 Ω (±20%)
Example: Effective Series Inductance (Le ): 450 mH @ 1,000 Hz
3" Guardsman LS at 600 GPM - ∆P = 2.5 psi. Minimum Open Circuit Voltage (Vo): 300 millivolts p/p at
minimum flow rate
Absolute vapor pressure of gasoline at operating Maximum Transmission Distance: 2,000 ft (610 m) using
temperature - Vp = 9.5 psia. #20 AWG two-conductor, shielded cable
Notes: A preamplifier is recommended for remote instrumenta-
BP = (2 x 2.5) + 1.25 (9.5) tion that does not have Common Mode Noise Rejection. See
= 16.9 psi Bulletin SS02012 for PA-6 Preamplifier Specifications.

A preamplifier is included with all Guardsman LB, LJ, and LSJ

PRESSURE DROP Turbine Meters. See Bulletin SS02012 for PA-6 Preampli­fier
Specifications.

Flow Rate - L/Min An AccuLert Smart Preamp is available in lieu of a standard

600 1,000 6,000
preamplifier. See Bulletin SS02015 for specifications.
200 400 800 2,000 4,000
6 40
5
30
4
1" 1.5" 2" 3" 4"
3 20

2
∆P ∆P
psi kPa
10

8
1
6
0.8

0.6 4

3
0.4
10 20 40 60 80 200 400 800 1,600
100 600 1,000
Flow Rate - USGPM
Pressure drop
based on 0.8 sp. gr.,
1.5 mPa·s (1.5 cP)
liquid

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CATALOG CODE
The following guide defines the correct turbine meter for a given application and the respective catalog code. This code is
part of the ordering information and should be included on the purchase order.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
K 2 C A A 0 0 1 1 0 0

Position 1: Code Position 6: End Connections7

K - Catalog Code 0 - Carbon Steel RF Flanges

Position 7: Internal Configuration

Position 2: Product Line
0 - Unidirectional Flow
2 - Turbine Meter

Position 8: Pickup Coils and Preamplifiers

Positions 3 and 4: Model and Size
eter Mounted Junction Box(es) With
M
Guardsman LB Horizontal and Vertical Ball Bearing Series -
0 - 1 Pickup Coil
ANSI End Connections
1 - 1 Pickup Coil and Preamplifier (standard)
C1 - 1"
2 - 2 Pickup Coils
CA - 1.5"
3 - 2 Pickup Coils and 2 Preamplifiers
Guardsman LJ-H Horizontal Journal Bearing Series - ANSI
4 - 2 Pickup Coils and 1 Preamplifier
End Connections
7 - 3 Pickup Coils and 2 Preamplifiers
EA - 1.5"
P - 3 Pickup Coils and 3 Preamplifiers
EB - 2"
Guardsman LJ-V Vertical Journal Bearing Series - ANSI End Pickup Coil(s) with Online Diagnostics
Connections S - 1 Pickup Coil and AccuLERT8 XU
PB - 2" T - 2 Pickup Coils and AccuLERT8 XU
Guardsman LSJ-H Horizontal Journal Bearing Series - ANSI
End Connections Position 9: Testing/Linearity
GD - 3" Size 1-Inch - 2-Inch
GE - 4" 0 - ±0.25% Linearity
Guardsman LSJ-V Vertical Journal Bearing Series - izes 3-Inch and 4-Inch
S
ANSI End Connections C - ±0.15% Linearity Tested with Strate Plate
SD - 3"
SE - 4" Position 10: Compliance with Electrical and
Other Standards
Position 5: Pressure Class 0 - UL/CUL Listed
ANSI End Connections (ASME B16.5) 3 - ATEX / IEC Ex Certified
A - Class 150 4 - ATEX / IEC Ex / PED Certified9
B - Class 300 5 - UL/CUL/CRN

Position 11: Specials

0 - None
X - Special - Specify

7 Low temperature (below -20°F) requires stainless steel end

connections.
8 The AccuLERT also provides dual channel preamplification and
online diagnostics.
9 PED required for all European countries; equipment must be
manufactured by Ellerbek, Germany facility.

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DIMENSIONS
Inches (mm) and Pounds (kg)

A
D 3" Explosion-Proof Box
(76)
2"
(51)

1" NPT B

Second pickup coil spaced

90 electrical degrees from first
coil (optional)

Consult factory for dimensions with Acculert.

Dimensions – inches to the nearest tenth (millimeters to the nearest whole mm), each independently dimensioned from respective
engineering drawings.

Class 150 ANSI Class 300 ANSI

Size A B D
C Weight C Weight
5.5" 5.1" 4.25" 12 lb 3.14"
1" – –
(140) (130) (108) (5 kg) (80)
6.0" 5.5" 5" 14 lb 6.1" 19 lb 3"
1.5"
(152) (140) (127) (6 kg) (155) (9 kg) (76)
6.5" 5.7" 6" 20 lb 6.5" 24 lb 3.25"
2"
(165) (145) (152) (9 kg) (165) (11 kg) (83)
10.0" 6.5" 7.5" 60 lb 8.3" 68 lb 5.28"
3"
(254) (160) (191) (26 kg) (211) (31 kg) (134)
12.0" 6.7" 9" 65 lb 10" 80 lb 6.42"
4"
(305) (170) (229) (29 kg) (254) (36 kg) (163)

Note: Meter weights by flange class with one pickup coil and explosion-proof box. Add 5 lb (2.3 kg) for each additional pickup coil and
explosion proof box.

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 We put you first.
And keep you ahead.

Revisions included in SS02003 Issue/Rev. 2.0 (4/14):

Reference to SS02002 has been added. Footnote numbers 5 and 6 have been reassigned. Editorial Change: Corrections made to Materials of Construction table.
The specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice and any user of said specifications should verify from the manufacturer that the specifications are currently
in effect. Otherwise, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the use of specifications which may have been changed and are no longer in effect.
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