MCG 2000MAX

Transmitter

MCG 2000MAX Transmitter

Revolutionary / Reliable
L&J Engineering has once again revolutionized the Transmitter
market with its latest edition of the MCG 2000 Transmitter, the
MCG 2000MAX. The MCG 2000MAX uses L&J’s patented
absolute magnetic encoding to provide the greatest accuracy
ever offered in the history of transmitters with 1/32 of an inch
standard and with 1/64 of an inch accuracy as an available
option. The reliability of the new MCG 2000MAX is also greatly
increased over the previous generation of transmitters due to
the huge reduction in the number of parts used.

Ultra Low Power / Cost Effective

The Industry has spoken, and demanded an ultra-low power
Features
2-wire, 4-20mA, 24VDC Loop-Powered version of the MCG
2000 and L&J has delivered with the MCG 2000MAX. The MCG • Magnetic Absolute Xmitter
2000MAX uses a newly redesigned CPU board which greatly
reduces the number of components on the board, which
• Ultra Low Power
greatly reduces power consumption as well as cost. All of the
existing and future communication protocols are still supported
with this new version as well. • Absolute Magnetic Encoding for Level
Detection
Patented Technology
The MCG 2000MAX utilizes absolute magnetic encoding • Level, Temperature and Optional Discrete/
which is the next step in L&J’s patented absolute encoding Analog I/O
technology which has been used on the MCG 2000S, MCG
2000SS, MCG 2000SSI, and MCG 2000SFI. L&J has replaced
• Infrared Calibration via Integral Display
the foot and inch optical discs with foot and inch magnetics
which provide much greater accuracy and reliability and also
allows for the option of using a much smaller housing than • Advanced Flash Memory Technology
previous offerings. The MCG 2000MAX now has an expanded
range of 0-128 feet. By using absolute magnetic encoding the • No Batteries or Eproms
number of parts required is greatly lowered in turn providing
unmatched reliability. Just as with the previous generations of • 2-Wire Loop Powered Option
MCG 2000’s the MCG 2000MAX is completely unaffected by
power failures in your tank farm without the use of batteries. • Multiple Protocols (L&J Tankway, Hart, etc.)
When power is restored the transmitter will accurately reflect
the current level, even if it has changed, without the need for
additional calibration.
• ATEX/IECEx Approved

Graphical LCD Display w/ Infrared Calibration Applications

The MCG 2000MAX utilizes a brand new local graphical
LCD display which has the ability to display up to 10X more • Couples to mechanical gauges, S&J 92021, and
information than the previous 2x16 character LCD display
others
used on previous generations of the MCG 2000. As with all
the L&J’s state of the art level gauging solutions, the MCG
2000MAX can be configured via infrared technology by using • Converts mechanical level measurements into
the MCG 2150 Remote Calibrator without violating explosion electronic data
proof environments.
• Transmits process data such as temperature
Smart Flash Technology (spot or average), pressure and alarms
As with all of L&J Engineering’s level gauging products, the
MCG 2000MAX uses Smart Flash Technology to allow the end • Installed in bulk liquid storage vessels for
user to “Flash” updates to the transmitter if necessary. the Petroleum, Petrochemical, Chemical,
Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, and Water
Treatment Industries

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Specifications
Accuracy (Over Full Range): Baud Rate:
1/32” (0.8mm) Standard, 1/64” Opt. 300-38400 Selectable

Range: Lightning Protection:

0-128 feet (0-39M) Comprehensive Surge Protection

Shaft Rotation: Control Option:

Selectable - Clockwise or Counterclockwise Up to 4 Points (Valves and/or Pumps)

Digital Conversion: I/O Option:

Absolute Magnetic Encoding 4-20 mA Output
4-20 mA Input
Calibration: Programmable Dry Contacts
Feet and 1/16th”, Feet and 1/32”, Feet and 1/64”, CAM Switches
Millimeter
Field Wires:
Power Consumption: 2 Wires, 4-20 Loop
0.07W - Backlight off 4-Field Wires, L&J Tankway
20AWG Minimum
Power Options:
12 - 70 VDC, 24 VDC Loop Power, 65 VAC Digital Protocol:
Plug in modules to emulate all protocols including L&J
Temperature: Tankway, Modbus, Profibus DP, Hart, Enraf, Varec and
Sensing: more.
Spot 3-Wire RTD, Average Temp.
Accuracy: Safety Approvals:
0.5º F (-0.3º C) UL/C-UL, Explosion Proof, Class I, Div. 1, Groups C & D
Resolution: ABS Approved
0.1º F (-0.06º C) ATEX/IECEx Approved

Dimensions Typical System Layout

MCG 2000MAX

6.9”

12.8”
L&J Tankway Ground
L&J TECHNOLOGIES
* MCG 2000M Transmitter
Field Comm Level
LEVEL
05-07-17
Display
FT-IN-32
ANALOG 10% 5.62 mA
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Graphical Display
10.2”

3 Wire RTD
(Top Or Side-Mounted)
All designs subject to change. Certified dimensions and specifications available upon request.
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MCG 2000MAX Ordering Guide

MCG 2000MAX Transmitter

MCG 2150 Remote Calibrator

(One Required)

Model Number Selection:

The model number will consist of a base number MCG 2000MAX followed by 10 digit letters. These digits will
represent 7 option tables:
MCG 2000MAX - AB - CD - EF - GH - IJ
A - Encoder Type CD - Inputs and Temperature
0 Standard encoder with UL 00 None
1 Standard encoder with ATEX/IECEx 02 Average Temperature*
4 Standard encoder with C-UL 05 4-20mA Input (Temperature)
11 Spot Temperature
17 4-20mA Input (Temperature), Spot Temperature
B - Coupling
36 4-20mA Input (Temperature), Average Temperature*
1 Varec
2 S&J (92020, 92021,92030) Calibration Type (Pl or Cu) is software-selectable in this model.
The default is Platinum.
3 S&J (92006, 92153, 92154) *Requires MCG 2350 Average Temperature and a MCG 350/351
Average Temperature bulb (Ordered Separately).
4 S&J (8000, 2935)
5 Protectoseal
EF - Switches / Relays
6 Varec (9504) No Housing
00 None
7 Varec (1600,1800,1900) No Housing
01 Two CAM Switches, 5A @ 120 VAC
9 GPE No Housing
02 Three CAM Switches, 5A @ 120 VAC
A GSI 2500
03 Four CAM Switches, 5A @ 120 VAC
B Whessoe 2026
2 Relays, .4 Amp @ 120 VAC (alarm relay)
C S&J (92500) 20
(Hi & HiHi only)
D S&J 92021 - Spirally Guided Cover
4 Relays, .4 Amp @ 120 VAC (alarm relay)
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E S&J 92500 - Spirally Guided Cover (Lo, LoLo, Hi, HiHi)

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GH - Output I - Power
00 L&J Tankway 0 48 VDC - Standard (12-70 VDC)
01 4-20mA Output (Must Select Opt I, 7 or 8) 5 65 VAC
03 L&J Tankway, Ground Level Display*
2-Wire, 24 VDC Loop Powered
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06 Dual 4-20mA Output (Level & Temp) (4-20mA, HART, Foundation Fieldbus)

08 Varec 1800, 1900 (4-Wire,1/2 Duplex)

09 Varec 1600 (20 Wire Matrix)
10 GPE 31422, 31423 Protocols
J - Control Points
0 None (2 Discrete Ins, Standard)
11 Modbus on L&J Tankway
12 RGL/NMC NOTE: For ease of installation customer may desire the following.
MCG 2100 (Field Calibrator)
13 4-20mA Output, Ground Level Display* MCG 2150 Remote Calibrator

14 Modbus on RS-485 (2-Wire)
15 Enraf
16 HART
18 HART (HIU Compatibility)
24 No Output, Ground Level Display*
29 Ti-Way Protocol
34 Modbus on RS-485 (4-Wire)
40 GSI Protocol (RS-485)
42 Profibus DP
44 Wireless, Ground Level Display*
46 Saab TRL/2
Foundation Fieldbus (Use Table V Option 7 for
49
Power)

51 GPE 31420 (0-2.5 VDC Output)

53 GPE 31422 / GPE 31423, Ground Level Display*

56 WirelessHART
XX Special Protocols and Emulations Available
* Must quote MCG 1350 Ground Level Display Separately

5911 Butterfield Road Hillside, IL 60162 • tel: (708) 236-6000 • fax: (708) 236-6006
[email protected] • www.ljtechnologies.com • ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Rev: MCG 2000-3L