process measurement solutions

Viscomaster HFO viscosity

transmitter IP7000

for marine and power applications

w On-line real time viscosity

measurement
w Lloyds approved
w 4-20mA viscosity output
w Minimal maintenance
required
w Field proven
w Better than 1% accuracy
Viscomaster: on-line real time viscosity measurement
Factory pre-configured for plug and play operation
ViscoMaster installed in the supply to
MaK (Caterpillar) large diesel engines
Typical applications include:
w Bunker "C" to main burners in
power stations
w Heavy fuel oils in petrochemical
plant. Quality may be very suspect
due to the use of the plant steam
generators to dispose of waste
product as fuel or to dispose of
wastes in the fuel.
w Heavy fuel oil to large diesel
engines, for marine power and
propulsion, for TPA power
generation on land.
w Crude oil to engines in pipeline
applications and pump
protection applications
w 4-20mA viscosity output to heater controller
w Dynamic and Kinematic viscosity
w MODBUS output of all parameters including density, base density
and ignition index (CCAI, CII)
w No moving parts, minimum maintenance
w 1.5” Cone seat fitting, leaktight metal to metal seal
w 316 Stainless steel, factory calibrated
w PTFE coated tines for asphaltene rich fuels
w Special equation functions including solutions for °Brix, °Twaddell,
Baumé % solids etc.
Description
Whether it’s light diesel, bunker C or the heaviest fuel oils, the new ViscoMaster
is a major step forward in viscosity control for all types of fuel oil.
ViscoMaster’s direct 4-20mA output of kinematic viscosity has the speed of
response and accuracy to provide far greater fuel temperature stability at the
engine than experienced with traditional instruments.
Proven with over 16,000 hours service on large power generation diesel engines
during trials, ViscoMaster can easily cope with highly contaminated heavy fuel
oil.
Correct viscosity control ensures efficient and complete combustion thereby
contributing to the economical operation and protection of plant and equipment,
and the efficient control of pollution.
Accuracy and speed of response result in more stable temperature of the fuel at
the engines and allow lower re-circulation pump flow rates.
All the measured and calculated parameters, including the kinematic viscosity,
the API base density, the temperature and the Ignition index are accessible via
the RS232/485 MODBUS communications for use in engine management
computers or "black box" recorders.
Configuration
Windows based ADView from Solartron Mobrey allows the Viscomaster to be re-
configured using the RS485 communications if desired. For example, the user
can change the span and bias of the 4-20mA output, or change the output from
kinematic to dynamic viscosity. ADView provides full diagnostic access to all
measured and calculated parameters, and allows the
storage of the unique sensor configuration to disc.
Data logging of parameters is possible including
logging several Viscomaster
transmitters linked Viscosity
Steam analyser
together by multi-drop
communications.
Fuel circuit for burners and
large diesel engines
Specification
Sensor:
Type Vibrating fork sensor piezodrive (PPL) for digital
density and viscosity measurement
Materials 316 Stainless steel
Tine finish PTFE laminated*
Temperature PT100 BS1904 Class B,
sensor DIN 43760 Class B (integral)
*PTFE is applied only to the tines for its anti-stick properties not for corrosion protection.

Process connections: 1.5” Cone seat

Flow through chambers

Performance:
Viscosity calibrated ranges
Viscosity accuracy
Viscosity repeatability
Density calibrated range
Density accuracy
Density repeatability:
Temperature range (fluid)*
Pressure range
0.5 - 100cP
±1%span (±0.2cP in 0-10cP range)
±0.5% of reading
0.6 to 1.25g/cc (600 - 1250kg/m3)
±0.001g/cc (±1.0kg/m3)
±0.0001g/cc (±0.1kg/m3)
-50°C to + 200°C (-58°F to + 392°F)
207bar 3000psi (max working)

Electronics
Power supply 20 to 28V dc
Weldolets
Analogue output 4-20mA, isolated (not self powered) 0-100csi
Power supply: 15-28V dc
Accuracy: ±0.1%reading, ±0.05%FSD @20°C
Repeatability: ±0.05%FSD
over range -40°C to +85°C
Communications RS485 Interface: 232/485, 9600 baud
MODBUS RTU (Modicon)

Approvals
Enclosure IP66
CENELEC EEx “d” IIC T4
CSA Class 1 Div. 1 Group C T4
Marine LR Type approved; ENV1, ENV2 and ENV3
tested as per Lloyds Test Specification No.
1:1996 (valid to a maximum pressure 70 bar) Dimensions
* Minimum temperature for CENELEC approval -20°C

Accessories
w A range of installation accessories are available for tank, pipe or slip stream
(by-pass) installation.
w For pipe sizes 1” (25mm) to 3” (80mm) flow through chambers are
available. For pipe diameters 4” (100mm) and larger “Weldolets” or pipe
nipples are available.
w For full details of installation accessories, refer to bulletin B782703
w For details of other process viscometers refer to brochure B1210
Numbering system

Mode Description
7829 ViscoMaster digital 4-20mA viscosity transmitter for general industrial use
Code Materials of wetted parts
Surface finish (tines only)
F 316 Stainless steel PTFE coated*
Code Amplifier system
E Lloyds Approved (70 bar max) (with EEx and CSA)
Code Process fittings
N 1.5” Cone seat (Swagelock)
Code Default configuration (describes 4-20mA scaling)
E 0-100cst
Code Calibrated range
B 0.5-100cP Calibration is in dynamic viscosity units
Code Factory calibration type
A Free stream Tines project into flow stream
B 2” boundary Tines withdrawn into side pocket, or in flow
thru’ chamber (schedule 40)
C 3” boundary
D 2” boundary Schedule 80
Z Special Refer to factory
Code Traceability
A None
X Certificates of material traceability
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7829- F - E - A - N - A -E - B - A -A-X - typical ordering information

Tagging_T Product tagging Drawings_T General arrangement drawing

78295000 Operating manual 78281A Adview with RS 232/485 converter **
*PTFE coating is for non stick purposes and not for corrosion protection

Transmitter electronics

Parameter Units Output

Kinematic viscosity Centistokes - cst 4-20mA
Kinematic viscosity Centistokes - cst Modbus
Dynamic viscosity Centipoise - cP Modbus
Temperature °C / °F Modbus
Density kg/m3 Modbus
Base (API) density kg/m3 @15°C, 0.013bar
or kg/m3 @60°F, 14.5psig Modbus
Ignition index CCAI or CII
(BS MA 100: 1996) Modbus

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Tel: 01753 756600 Fax: 01753 823589
e-mail: sales@solartron.com www.solartron.com
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