Level Transmitter Calibration

http://www.emersonprocess.com/rosemount/products/pressure/m3051s_content.htm

The unit should already be traceable to Standards and should be supplied with a calibration certificate on new, set up to whatever was on the instrument specification sheet that was used to select and supply the instrument.

Its re-ranging can be done via a Hart communicator, if needed. Complete a re-ranging record for the instrument when it is done.

Bear in mind that the use of pressure to infer level requires a consistent specific gravity of the fluid being measured, and the vessel to be open to atmosphere.

Bear in mind that the use of pressure to infer level requires a consistent specific gravity of the fluid being measured, and the vessel to be open to atmosphere.

This is not correct.The 3051 is a DP cell with the level indication being relative to the DP. 1 PSID will be 1 PSID in a vessel that has 100PSI or 1 PSI.

This is what happens when you don't have enough information from the poster.

A level transmitter with one capillary connected diaphragm needs an open vessel.

A level transmitter with two capillary connected diaphragms can be used with an open or a closed vessel. Most of the time, they are used with a closed vessel since the second diaphragm will serve to compensate for the internal pressure (or vacuum) of the vessel.

The requirement for knowing the specific gravity of the liquid in the vessel is valid since this will have an effect on the accuracy of the transmitter. However, if the vessel will be handling liquids of different specific gravities, you can do one or both of two things:

1. You can create a program or multiplier to automatically adjust the reading depending on the contents of the vessel or
2. You can calibrate the transmitter for the lightest liquid you expect to have in the vessel. That way, if a heavier liquid is in the tank, it won't overflow. If you had calibrated based on the heavier liquid, you risk overflowing when the lighter liquid is in the vessel.

Level measurement is usually concerned with just getting the level of material in the vessel, not necessarily the quantity. What we're mostly concerned with is just avoiding overflow and emptying (to protect the pump). The level of the tank also gives us an idea of how fast of slow our processes are running in relation to each other.

In answer to the poster's question (almost forgot about that), didn't you get a manual with your instrument? We've used the 3051 in our factory and we always got a manual with a delivery. Alternatively, a soft copy is available in emerson's rosemount website.

http://www.emersonprocess.com/rosemount/document/man/4001man.pdf

The following Rosemount Model 3051 Pressure Transmitters are covered by

this manual:

Model 3051CD Differential Pressure Transmitter

The Model 3051CD measures differential pressures from 0.1 inH2O to

2000 psi (0,02 to 13 800 kPa) with superior performance including 0.075%

accuracy and 100:1 rangeability.

Model 3051CG Gage Pressure Transmitter

The Model 3051CG measures gage pressures from 2.5 inH2O to 2000 psig

(0,62 to 13 800 kPa) using proven Rosemount capacitance cell technology.

Model 3051CA Absolute Pressure Transmitter

The Model 3051CA measures absolute pressures from 0.167 to 4000 psia

(8,6 mmHga to 27 580 kPa) using a Rosemount patented piezoresistive

silicon sensor.

Model 3051T Gage and Absolute Pressure Transmitter

The Model 3051T measures absolute and gage pressures from 0.3 to

10000 psig/a (2,07 to 68 900 kPa). The Model 3051T uses a single isolator

design, microprocessor-based electronics using a Rosemount patented

piezoresistive silicon sensor.

Model 3051L Liquid Level Transmitter

The Model 3051L provides precise level and specific gravity measurements

from 2.5 to 8310 inH2O (0,62 to 2 070 kPa) for a wide variety of tank

configurations.

Model 3051H High Process Temperature Pressure Transmitter

The Model 3051H provides high process temperature capability to 375 °F

(191 °C) without the use of remote diaphragm seals or capillaries. Model

3051H transmitters are available for differential and gage configurations

(3051HD and 3051HG).

Model 3051P Reference Class Pressure Transmitter

The Model 3051P, at 0.05% accuracy, is the most accurate pressure

transmitter available. The Model 3051P is ideal for fiscal and allocation

metering.

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See section 4, subsection labeled "Calibration". Actual setups will vary depending on how you have the transmitter configured. A complete model number would go a long ways in telling us about your particular 3051.

Just like the previous member said, the transmitter comes with a spec sheet, and it contains the information of the specific gravity for the fluid used on the cappilary tube. You need to know the specific gravity of the fluid to be measued and do the calculations to find out what the range would be. If you give more detais I will be happy to help you more on that.

Guilherme

Greetings,

Contact Rosemount with the Ser#, they will be able to tell you the factory calibration of the transmitter.

Take a look at the Rosemount web site for the complete documentation with details on calibration.

T.

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