Features Level Plus Liquid-Level Sensors With Temposonics Technology M-Series Model MG Transmitter Digital Output Modbus and FOUNDATION fieldbus Output -in-1 Measurement Product Interface Temperature 100 point strap table No Scheduled Maintenance or Recalibration API Temperature Corrected Volumes Non-linearity 0.008% F.S. Applications Custody Transfer Inventory Control Bulk Storage Sanitary Process Control Markets Petroleum/Petrochemical Propane Terminals Biotech / Pharmaceuticals Food and Beverage Water and Wastewater Product Specification NEMA Type X Enclosure Sanitary Transmitter Product overview SENSORS 078 F The M-Series Model MG transmitter satisfies the demand for a digital communication interface in the Liquid Level marketplace for vessels from 0 inches to 60 feet. Outputs for the Model MG include Modbus, FOUNDATION fieldbus, and DDA (a proprietary ASCII protocol). Modbus and DDA outputs are communicated via a -wire multi-drop power and data bus (EIA 8), whereas FOUNDATION fieldbus has a specified -wire bus. Utilizing the bus networks eliminates the requirements for individual cable runs from each tank and these three data formats provide a direct interface to most types of computers and digital communication equipment. The Model MG provides -in-1 sensing through one process opening of the product level, the interface level, and temperature. The Modbus and FOUNDATION fieldbus output also allow the user to measure volume from a 100 point strap table with the option for temperature correction. Once the transmitter is installed and calibrated there is no requirement for scheduled maintenance or recalibration. Set it and forget it! Single Chamber Housing Rigid Transmitter Dual Chamber Housing Flexible Transmitter All specifications are subject to change. Contact MTS for specifications and engineering drawings that are critical to your application. Drawings contained in this document are for reference only. Go to www.mtssensors.com for the latest support documentation.
Product specifications Parameters Specifications LEVEL OUTPUT Measured variable: Product level and interface level Output: Modbus RTU, DDA or FOUNDATION fieldbus Measurement Flexible transmitter: 08 mm (10 in.) to range: 000 mm (866 in.) Rigid transmitter: 08 mm (0 in.) to 760 mm (00 in.) Sanitary transmitter: 08 mm (0 in.) to 760 mm (00 in.) Non-linearity: 0.008% F.S. or 1.6 mm (1/16 in.)* Hysteresis: 0.00% F.S. or 0.66 mm (0.01 in.)* (any direction) Resolution: Up to 0.0 mm (0.001 in.) Time constant: 1- second (typical) Temperature output Measured variable: Temperature accuracy: Computed variables (Modbus and FOUNDATION fieldbus): electronics Input voltage range: Reverse polarity protection: Lightning/ Transient protection: Safety approvals: Modbus and DDA Safety approvals FOUNDATION fieldbus: Average and multi-point temperature Up to 1 Modbus Up to, DDA and FOUNDATION fieldbus ±0.8 C (±0. F) Gross volume Mass Net volume Alarms Modbus and DDA: 10. to 0.1 Vdc, 8 Vdc maximum for I.S. ATEX approval FOUNDATION fieldbus: 9 to Vdc bus powered Series diode Stage 1: line-to-ground surge suppressors; IEC 61000-- Stage : line-to-line and line-to-ground transient suppressors; IEC 61000-- FM/CSA: Explosion-proof Class I, Groups B, C and D Class II, Groups E, F and G Division 1, NEMA Type X Models: Explosion-proof housing req. FM/CSA: Intrinsically safe Class I, Groups A, B, C and D Class II, Groups E, F and G Division I, NEMA Type X Division, Non-Incendive ATEX: Intrinsically safe EEx ia IIA & IIB T (con tact factory for model numbers). FM/CSA: Explosion-proof Class I, Groups B, C and D Class II, Groups E, F and G Division 1, NEMA Type X Models: Explosion-proof housing required FM/CSA: Intrinsically safe pending ATEX: Intrinsically safe pending M-Series Model MR Liquid-Level Transmitter, Digital Output - Product Specification, 078 F Parameters calibration Zero adjust range: Span adjust range: environmental Sealing: Humidity: Operating temperatures: Specifications Anywhere within the active length. Full scale to 1 mm (6 in.) from zero O-Ring sealed for outdoor use (NEMA Type X) 0 to 100% relative humidity, noncondensing Electronics: -0 C (-0 F) to 71 C (160 F) Sensing element: -0 C (-0 F) to 1 C (7 F) Temperature element: -0 C (-0 F) to 10 C (1 F) Vessel pressure: Dependent on float pressure rating (18.7 bar (7 psi) max. - flexible outer pipe) Materials (wetted parts): Wetted parts: 16L stainless steel Non-wetted parts: 16L SS, Epoxy coated aluminum field installation Length 08 mm (0 in.) to 1888 m (70 ft.) (excluding housing): Housing dimensions: Mounting: Wiring: Modbus or DDA Wiring: FOUNDATION Fieldbus Single chamber enclosure: ( in.) by 1 mm (.8 in.). 119 mm (.70 in.) O.D. Dual chamber enclosure: ( in.) by 177 mm (6.9 in.). 109 mm (.8 in.) O.D. NEMA Type X enclosure: 81 mm (. in.) by 1 mm (.8 in.) Rigid pipe: / in. NPT adjustable fitting, flange mount Flexible pipe: 1 in. NPT adjustable fitting, Tri-clamp -wire connections + earth ground/tank ground, 1/ in. NPT conduit opening NEMA (NEMA Type X), / in. NPT (XP housing) -wire Type A fieldbus cable 1/ in. NPT conduit opening (NEMA Type X), / in. NPT XP housing * Whichever is greater ** Must specify at time of order, not on all units. Contact factory for other materials. Contact factory for longer lengths. Length dependent. Contact factory for higher temperatures. Contact factory for higher pressures. Flexible sensing elements come standard with flexible pipes. Rigid sensing elements come standard with rigid pipes. A flexible sensing element is optional for a rigid pipe configuration. Minimum length of 0 mm (80 in.) for 1 temperature positions. All specifications are subject to change, contact MTS for specifications critical to your needs.
Typical installation and mounting, rigid pipe Illustrated below are three typical product installation and mounting methods for rigid pipe applications. For information about typical floating roof and typical cone roof installation methods see page 6. Rigid transmitter pipe installation and mounting references ( in.) Threaded / in. NPT - compression fitting, male 9 mm (.7 in.) 16 mm (6. in.) 11 mm (.7 in.) O.D. 9 mm (.7 in.) Minimum height 10 mm (8. in.) max. / in. NPT fitting Riser Tank flange (provided by customer) Order length 08 mm (0 in.) to 760 mm (00 in.) Teflon, 6100 mm (0 in.) max. Level 1 Float (Order Separately) Level Float (Order Separately) Tank flange Outer pipe 16 mm (0.6 in.) O.D. Welded RF flange DT Custom Positions Modbus 1 11 10 9 8 7 6 Tip of transmitter 1 / in. NPT Adjustable fitting 9 mm (.7 in.) minimum DDA & F.F. Tank flange (provided by customer) Order length Pipe diameter 16 mm (0.6 in.) Transmitter Inactive Zone (see table) 1 Tip of Transmitter Transmitter inactive zone: 16L SS, 7 mm (.9 in.) 7 mm (.9 in.) min. Inactive zone 1. Drawings are for reference only.. Contact factory for engineering drawings.. Application worksheets are available at www.mtssensors.com. Tip of transmitter M-Series Model MG Liquid-Level Transmitter, Digital Output - Product Specification, 078 F
Typical installation and mounting, sanitary pipe Illustrated below are three typical product installation and mounting methods for sanitary pipe applications. For information about typical floating roof and typical cone roof installation methods see page 6. sanitary pipe installation and mounting references 1 mm (.8 in.) 1 mm (6 in.) 81 mm (.19 in.) XP Housing 6. mm (. in.) NEMA Housing 8 mm (1.9 in.) Sanitary Process Connection (Size) Sanitary clamp (customer supplied) Top view Customer supplied cable (1 ft.) connected to terminal strip Sanitary process connection, sanitary cap (welded to sensor pipe) Mating process connection (customer supplied) Riser Order Length 08 mm (0 in.) to 760 mm (00 in.) Level 1 Float (Order Separately) Pipe, 16 mm (0.6 in.) O.D. Constructed of 16L SS DT Custom Positions Modbus 1 11 10 9 8 Sanitary float (permanently mounted on some pipe styles) Level Float (Order Separately) 7 6 Tip of transmitter transmitter inactive zones TB, CP 81 mm. in. DP, DN 7 mm.9 in. 1 DDA & F.F. Inactive zone: 81 mm (. in.) from tip (typical) Inactive zone: 7 mm (.9 in.) from tip (typical) CP Clean-in-place DN Drain-in-place, no through hole Transmitter Inactive Zone (see table) 1 * TB Sanitary* Inactive zone: 81 mm (. in.) from tip (typical) DP Drain-in-place w/end plug Inactive zone: 7 mm (.9 in.) from tip (typical) * This end plug style has permanently mounted floats floats cannot be removed from pipe. 1. Drawings are for reference only.. Contact factory for engineering drawings.. Application worksheets are available at www.mtssensors.com. M-Series Model MR Liquid-Level Transmitter, Digital Output - Product Specification, 078 F
Typical installation and mounting, flexible pipe Illustrated below are three typical product installation and mounting methods for flexible pipe applications. For information about typical floating roof and typical cone roof installation methods see page 6. flexible pipe installation and mounting references 11 mm (.7 in.) O.D. 1 in. NPT adjustable fitting Stainless-steel flexible pipe ( in.) 10 mm (8. in.) max. Tank flange (provided by customer) Riser Product float Interface float Bottom-fixing weight, magnet or hook transmitter inactive zones < ft. 76 mm in. <0 ft. 96. mm.8 in. <60 ft. 119 mm.7 in. Order length m (10 in.) to 18 m (70 in.) 0 mm (1 in.) Outer Pipe, Constructed of 16L SS Flexible Pipe, mm (0.87 in.) O.D. Level 1 Float (Order Separately) Level Float (Order Separately) Threaded 1 in. NPT - Compression Fitting, Male DDA & F.F. 686 mm (7 in.) Tank Flange Optional Welded RF Flange DT Custom Positions Modbus 1 11 10 9 8 7 6 1 Total Inactive Zone Transmitter Inactive Zone See Table 1 in. (typ.) Bottom-Fixing Hook ( in.) Bottom-Fixing Weight 76 mm ( in.) Bottom-Fixing Magnet 1. Drawings are for reference only.. Contact factory for engineering drawings.. Application worksheets are available at www.mtssensors.com. M-Series Model MG Liquid-Level Transmitter, Digital Output - Product Specification, 078 F
Typical tank mounting and floating roof and cone roof installations Illustrated below are tank mounting, floating roof installation, floating roof and cone roof methods. typical tank mounting Single entry into tank Easy to install Product and interface level measurement Single and multi-point temperature Average temperature of submerged DTs Modbus and FOUNDATION fieldbus outputs provide gross volumes, net volumes, mass and alarms DDA output provides product and interface, level and temperature Note: 11 mm (.7 in.) O.D. Order length 9 mm (.7 in.) (typical) Product level ( in.) 10 mm (8. in.) max. / in. NPT adjustable fitting Vessel flange Float magnet Drawings are for reference only. Contact factory for engineering drawings. Interface Optional stop collar E-ring float clip Vessel bottom External floating roof installation typical Fixed floating roof installation 11 mm (.7 in.) O.D. 1 in. NPT Customer provided tank-gauge bracket MTS ( in.) 10 mm (8. in.) max. Customer wiring conduit 11 mm (.7 in.) O.D. Blind-flange drilled for 1 in. NPT Existing tank riser Tank top ( in.) MTS 10 mm (8. in.) max. Customer wiring conduit Gauge well and cover Floating roof Product level Product level Float Float Flex pipe Flex pipe Optional BS&W float Bottom fixing magnet or weight Bottom-fixing magnet or weight M-Series Model MR Liquid-Level Transmitter, Digital Output - Product Specification, 078 F 6
Interface and enclosure options MTS DDA protocol MTS DDA proprietary protocol IS developed for use in intrinsically safe areas. The M-Series Model MG transmitter is backwards compatible with existing IS installations of D8/D9 and LDF MTS sensors, as long as the total number of transmitters does not exceed 8 per monitor. The DDA protocol allows the transmitter to be in a low power or idle mode while not pro cessing commands. This protocol allows for level, interface and temperature data to be output from the transmitter. Modbus RTU protocol The Modbus RTU protocol is available for use in explosion-proof areas and allows the M-Series Model MG transmitter to communicate level, temperature and volume information directly from the transmitter head. foundation fieldbus PROTOCOL FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 is intended primarily for process control, field-level interface and device integration. Running at 1. kbit/s, the technology interconnects field networked devices such as transmitters and actuators. FOUNDATION fieldbus H1 is designed to support intrinsically safe (I.S.) applications and operate on an existing twisted pair instrument cabling with power and signal on the same wire. enclosure options Note: Drawings are for reference only. Contact factory for engineering drawings. nema type x enclosure 1 mm (.8 in.) O.D. Top View 1 mm (6 in.) 81 mm (.19 in.) Factory supplied cable connected to internal terminal strips single cavity enclosure dual cavity enclosure ( in.) 1 mm (.8 in.) ( in.) 81 mm (.18 in.) 177 mm (6.9 in.) 11 mm (.7 in.) O.D. 10 mm (8. in.) max. / in. NP conduit a 10 mm (8. in.) max. 11 mm (.7 in.) O.D. / in. NPT conduit access 7 M-Series Model MG Liquid-Level Transmitter, Digital Output - Product Specification, 078 F
M-Series Model MG, Digital transmitter - Ordering information Use the guide below to build a model number for the M-Series Model MG transmitter. A model number is required to place an order and is helpful in identifying installed products. For standard accessory information, refer to page 9 or the Liquid-Level Accessories Catalog (part no. 110) for additional information. transmitter model = M 1 m = Magnetostrictive transmitter type = G G = Digital output level transmitter a = Vdc input power = A output power = M = Modbus RTU data format T = Modbus sight glass D = MTS DDA F = FOUNDATION fieldbus S = FOUNDATION fieldbus sight glass housing type = = NEMA Type X, 16L stainless steel with NPT and internal C = Dual cavity (explosion-proof and intrinsically safe) terminal blocks (Intrinsically safe only) b = Single cavity (explosion-proof and intrinsically safe) l = NEMA Type X, 16L w/6-pin connector electronics mounting = 6 1 = Integral electronics transmitter pipe = 7 b = Industrial end-plug with stop collar f = Sanitary, drain-in-place, no hole, DN c = Sanitary, T-bar, TB m = Flexible w/bottom fixing hook (stainless steel only) d = Sanitary, drain-in-place, DP n = Flexible w/bottom fixing weight (stainless steel only) e = Sanitary, clean-in-place, CP p = Flexible w/bottom fixing magnet (stainless steel only) materials of construction (wetted parts) = 8 Note: contact factory for other materials 1 = 16L stainless steel a = Teflon = Electropolished 16L stainless steel Ra 1 C = CRN Approved process connection type = 9 1 = NPT, Adjustable = Sanitary, welded = Sanitary, adjustable 6 = 10 lbs. welded RF flange 7 = 00 lbs. Welded RF flange 8 = 600 lbs. welded RF flange X = None process connection size = 10 A = ¾ in. (NPT only) Rigid pipe only B = 1 in. (NPT only) Flex pipe only C = 1½ in. D = in. E = ½ in. F = in. G = in. H = in. (except sanitary) J = 6 in. X = None TEMPERATURE (DIGITAL THERMOMETERS) = 11 0 = None 1 = One DT, 0 mm (8 in.) when order length is less than 91 mm (6 in.) = One DT, customer defined position = Five DTs, evenly spaced as API (if this option is selected, option 18 E must also be selected) K = Twelve DTs, evenly spaced per API 6 = Five DTs, customer defined position (if this option is selected, option 18 E must also be selected) L = Twelve DTs, customer defined position unit of measurement = 1 M = Metric (millimeters) Encode length in millimeters if using metric (XXXXX mm) U = US Customary (inches) Encode length in inches if ordering in US Customary (XXX.XX in.) length = 1-17 = Order length based on unit of measurement - Rigid transmitter pipe length;\: 08 mm (0 in.) to 760 mm (00 in.) and Flexible transmitter pipe length: 00 mm (10 in.) to 000 mm (866 in.) special = 18 s = Standard product e = Engineering special (not affecting agency controlled parts or features) M-Series Model MR Liquid-Level Transmitter, Digital Output - Product Specification, 078 F 8
Model MG - Accessories overview, floats Product & Dimensions Pressure Temp. Magnet Offset Type Specific Gravity Material Weight Offset Part Number STANDARD RIGID FLOAT 18 mm (0.70 in.) dia. 0.6 SS No 1981-1 76. mm (.01 in.) 9. bar ( psi) No Product 0.67 SS Yes 1981-* 0.68 Hastelloy C No 1981-7 mm (1.8 in.) dia. 0.71 Hastelloy C Yes 1981-* CRITICAL SERVICE FLOAT 18 mm (0.7 in.) dia. 0. SS No 169-1 91 mm (.7 in.) 9. bar ( psi) No Critical service 89 mm (. in.) dia. 0. SS Yes 169-* STANDARD SANITARY FLOAT 108 mm (. in.) 18 mm (0.7 in.) dia. Centerline of magnet SS 00 Grit/ Ra No 011-1 Yes 011-* 89 mm (. in.) 7 mm (1.8 in.) dia. 10. bar (10 psi) Yes Sanitary 0.66 SS 0 Grit/ Ra 1 No 011-* Yes 011-* STANDARD FLEX FLOAT Product 0. SS No 0709-1* 0. Hastelloy C No 0709-* (.98 in.) 6 mm (.9 in.) 8 mm (1.10 in.) 10 mm (.11 in.) Magnet 7.9 bar (0 psi) No Interface 0.90-0.96 1.0-1.10 SS No 071-1* Hastelloy C No 071-* SS No 08-1* Hastelloy C No 08-* 1. *Call the factory for specific lead times. Typical lead time exceeds lead time of the sensor.. Drawing contained in this document are for reference only. Contact the factory for engineering drawings. 9 M-Series Model MG Liquid-Level Transmitter, Digital Output - Product Specification, 078 F
6.9 in. (00.0 mm) Model MG - Accessories overview, float options (for all applications) Product & Dimensions Pressure Temp. long-gauge flex FLOATs 91. mm (.6 in.) dia. 8 mm (1.10 in.) dia. Magnet Offset Specific Gravity Material/ Type Weight Offset Part Number 0. SS No 1-1 87. mm (. in.) C Magnet L 9. bar ( psi) No mm (1.7 in.) 0.6 Hastelloy C No 1-* (.98 in.) C L Magnet No 018-1 116 mm (. in.) 7.9 bar (0 psi) Yes 0. SS 8 mm (1.1 in.) 10 mm (.11 in.) Yes 018-* 178 mm (7 in.) 8 mm (1.9 in.) dia. No 16-1* 0. SS 178 mm (7 in.) 17. bar (0 psi) No Yes 16-* No 16-* 0.7 Hastelloy C Yes 16-* 1. Be sure that the float specific gravity is at least 0.0 less than that of the measured liquid as a safety margin at ambient temperature.. For interface measurement: A minimum of 0.0 specific gravity differential is required between the upper and lower liquids.. When the magnet is not shown, the magnet is positioned at the center line of float.. Offset weight option: A weight is installed in the float to bias, or tilt, the float installed on the transmitter tube so that the float remains in contact with the transmitter tube at all times. The offset option is required for installations that must conform to PTB standards.. *Call the factory for specific lead times. Typical lead time exceeds lead time of the sensor. 6. Drawing contained in this document are for reference only. Contact the factory for engineering drawings. M-Series Model MR Liquid-Level Transmitter, Digital Output - Product Specification, 078 F 10
Nitrophyl product and interface float options 1. Floats 0169-1 and 0160-1 may be used with propane, butane, and liquefied petroleum gas. Precautions should be taken to ensure that no other contaminant s are present in these liquids, which may not be compatible with Nitrophyl.. When magnet is not shown, the magnet is positioned at the centerline of the float. Product & Dimensions Pressure Temp. Magnet Offset Specific Gravity Material/ Type Weight Offset Part Number Nitrophyl Product / Interface Floats 0.6 Nitrophyl/ Product No 998* Stainless cover 17. bar (0 psi) 10 C (0 F) Yes Stainless float post 168 mm (6.61 in.) C LMagnet 1 mm (.99 in.) 0.90-0.96 Nitrophyl/ Interface No 999* 0 mm (1.19 in.) 1. mm I.D. (6.00 in.) dia. Nitrophyl base 11 M-Series Model MG Liquid-Level Transmitter, Digital Output - Product Specification, 078 F
Accessories overview Accessories Product descriptions MTS part no. M-Series PC Setup Software H100 LIQUID-LEVEL HT100 HAND HELD TERMINAL (DDA ONLY) M-Series Modbus setup software, shipped with the sensor, will allow the setup and calibration of M-Series digital sensors. The software communicates via RS-8 to RS- adapter. M-Series Modbus setup software, shipped with the sensor, will allow the setup and calibration of M-Series digital sensors. 601 60 RS-8 to RS- adapter 8007 M-Series Digital PC setup software (DDA) 60 The liquid-level HT100 is a convenient and cost-effective tool for supporting MTS Direct Digital Access (DDA) sensors, side tank indicators and tank moni tors in the field. The hand-held microprocessor-based unit performs all the operations necessary for setting up, troubleshooting and maintaining an MTS DDA tank gauging system. Using the HT100 allows users to program and per form diagnostics on-site, saving time and money. 19 magnet and weight assemblies Disposable RS-8 Surge protector, go to www.bb-elec.com (part no. 8FPP) 70 Belden cable, -wire RS-8 cable, www.belden.com 816 1 mm ( in.) 10 lb. pull for LDF long sensor and M-Series sensors. 6060 76 mm ( in.) 1 mm ( in.) Standard 11 lb. weight for M-Series sensors. 0109 ( in.) A 191 mm (7. in.) dia. 16 mm (6. in.) dia. 8 mm (. in.) mm (0.1 in.) 16 mm (0.6 in.) Low liftoff 11 lb. weight assembly Use with float part no. 998/999 06 A Section A-A Label, A Sanitary 00868 FM APPROVED Part Number: 08-08, 0-09 078 Revision F MTS, Level Plus and Temposonics, are registered trademarks of MTS Systems Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All Temposonics sensors are covered by US patent number,,98. Additional patents are pending. Printed in USA. Copyright 008 MTS Systems Corporation. All Rights Reserved in all media. SENSORS UNITED STATES MTS Systems Corporation Sensors Division 001 Sheldon Drive Cary, NC 71 Tel: (800) 6-7609 Fax: (919) 677-000 (800) 98- www.mtssensors.com sensorsinfo@mts.com GERMANY MTS Sensor Technologie GmbH & Co. KG Auf dem Schüffel 9 D - 81 Lüdenscheid Tel: +9 / 1 / 9 87-0 Fax: +9 / 1 / 6 91 www.mtssensor.de info@mtssensor.de JAPAN Technology Corporation Ushikubo Bldg. 77 Aihara-cho, Machida-shi Tokyo 19-011, Japan Tel: +81 () 77 / 88 Fax: +81 () 77 / 16 www.mtssensor.co.jp info@mtssensor.co.jp