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L91 & L41 FM Approved Limit Controls - Special Features

L91 & L41 FM Approved Limit Controls - Special Features

  • Thermocouple & RTD Input Types
  • Display Configurations for Normal non-alarm Condition
  • Display Logic while in Alarm Condition
  • How to Change Setpoint Value - Lock Mode
  • Alarm Logic and Configuration:
    • Process, Deviation, Deviation Band, Sensor Break, Alarm Silence
  • Event Input:
    • Remote Reset of Latched Alarm
    • Lock Unit
    View Minimum, Maximum PV Values & Time in Alarm
  • Communications:
    • RS485 Modbus
    • Analog Retransmission

 

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Thermocouple & RTD Input Types

The L91 & L41 accept the following thermocouple & RTD inputs:

  • Thermocouple Types: J, K, T, E, B, R, S, N, L, C & Platinell II
  • RTD 100ohm Types: DIN and JIS standards
  • Refer to Manual for linear mA & VDC input - note linear mA/VDC inputs are NOT FM approved.

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Display Configurations for Normal non-Alarm Condition

The L91 single display may be configured as shown below for normal non-alarm conditions. The L41's upper display will always show Process Variable (temperature) in its' upper display with the lower display configurable as shown below for non-alarm conditions.

  • Process Variable (applies to L91 only)
  • High SP1 or Low SP1
  • Display word SAFE

LED Annuciators: The Output status annuciator LEDs, OP1 and OP2 show the status of the output relay(s), the display values being degrees C or F may be viewed at any time showing status of the output relay(s).

L91: At any time the operator may view PV, High SP1, Low SP1, SP2 by depressing the scroll key and observing the annuciator below the display; the appropriate SP values will only be displayed if the control is so configured.

L41: At any time the operator may view High SP1, Low SP1, SP2 by depressing the scroll key with the appropriate SP description shown in the lower display and SP value in the upper display; the appropriate SP values will only be displayed if the control is so configured.

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Display Logic while in Alarm Condition

The L91 single display, when the process goes into either High or Low Alarm condition [output #1] the display will show Process Value [PV] and Output #1 annuciator LED will be energized.

At any time the operator may view PV, High SP1, Low SP1, SP2 by depressing the scroll key and observing the annuciator below the display interpret the display value. The appropriate SP values will only be displayed if the control is so configured.

The L41 dual display, when the process goes into either High or Low Alarm condition [output #1] the lower display will show the High or Low Alarm Setpoint that caused the Alarm. The top display will show the Process Variable (temperature) at all times except when the operator .

Both the L91 and L41 the High or Low Alarm relay will stay latched until the PV is no longer in alarm condition and the operator depresses the Reset key.

Both the L91 & L41 display logic will revert to non-alarm display configuration when the PV is no longer in alarm condition - see previous section "Display Configurations for Normal non-Alarm Condition"

 

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How to Change Setpoint Value - Lock & Unlock Mode

The L91 single display may view High Setpoint 1, Low Setpoint 1 and SP2 values (dependent upon unit configuration) may be viewed at any time by depressing the scroll key and watch the annuciator below the display to interpret the display value.

The L41 dual default display shows the temperature value on the upper display with the lower display as configured will show SAFE or values representing SP1 or SP2. The High Setpoint 1, Low Setpoint 1 and SP2 values (dependent upon unit configuration) may be viewed at any time by depressing the scroll key - the lower display will show HSP1, LSP1 and SP2 (dependent upon unit configuration) with the Setpoint value shown in the upper display.

The Setpoint value(s) are not adjustable for either control when the LOCK annuciator is energized.

With the limit control in the unlocked condition and appropriate setpoint annuciator shown use the up & down arrow keys to change the appropriate setpoint value.

The control is in the UNLOCK mode for three minutes after power-up and can be entered at any time by depressing the RESET key for a minimum of 4 seconds.

Using the Event Input as a Remote Reset disables the keypad UNLOCK function. The Remote Reset must be held in place for 4 seconds to allow SP changes.

Remote Reset is a standard feature on the L41 and an option on the single display L91.

 

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Alarm Logic & Configuration

L91 & L41 Output #1 is available as a mechanical relay, 1A triac or ssr driver output.

L91 Output #2 offers mutually exclusive options: mechanical relay, 1A triac, ssr driver, transmitter power supply, analog retransmission of SP or PV, RS485 Modbus communication or event input for remote reset. Discussion below assumes Output #2 is uses as an alarm relay, 1A triac or ssr driver output.

L41 Output #2 offers the following outputs: mechanical relay, 1A triac, ssr driver and transmitter power supply.

Configuration of both Output #1 and Output #2 alarm outputs: hysteresis value per Output, action with control failure, and upper & lower Setpoint limits within the operating range of the selected input. 

Output #1: Latching Output available as a mechanical Form C [spdt] relay, 1A triac or ssr driver that may be configured as follows:

  • High Alarm
  • Low Alarm
  • High & Low Alarm [one relay having two Setpoints]

When the Process Variable is in an alarm condition Output #1 will latch its' output. The output can be cleared only when the Process Variable is no longer in alarm and the operator depresses the RESET key.

Output #2: L91 Form A [spst] and L41 Form C [spst] 2amp relay, 1A triac or ssr driver that may be configured as follows:

  • SP2: Process High Alarm non-latching
  • SP2: Process High Alarm latching
  • SP2: Process Low Alarm non-latching
  • SP2: Process Low Alarm latching
  • Limit Annuciator Alarm [Alarm Silence - has same SP as output #1]]

The non-latching configuration function as a normal process alarm - relay changes when in alarm condition and returns to original state when the PV in no longer in alarm.

The latching configuration function the same as output#1, relay is latched until the Process Variable is no longer in alarm condition and the operator depresses the RESET key.

The Limit Annuciator [Alarm Silence] configuration:

  • The Alarm Limit Annuciator Setpoint is the same as output #1 [High Alarm, Low Alarm or High-Low Alarm].
  • When the PV goes into an alarm condition output #2 is in alarm as it has the same SP as output #1. 
  • Typically the Limit Annuciator alarm output is wired to an external annuciator, i.e. light, buzzer, etc.
  • If the RESET key is depressed while the process is still in alarm Output #2 relay only will be cleared acting as an Alarm Silence

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Event Input - Remote Reset of Latched Alarm or Lock Unit

L91 Output #2 offers mutually exclusive options: a selection of a digital output [relay, triac, ssr driver], analog retransmission, RS485 Modbus and an Event Input.

L41 offers Event Input as standard

Shown below are configurations for the Event Input for both L91 & L41.

Event Input Configured for Remote Reset: Providing a dry contact closure to the Event Input terminals will perform the same function as depressing the RESET key.

Event Input Configured for Lock Unit: Providing a dry contact closure to the Event Input terminals will Lock the unit and not allow any parameter changes including Setpoint(s).

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View Minimum, Maximum PV Values and Time in Alarm

The Maximum & Minimum PV values as well as the time output #1 is in alarm can be viewed in the Setup Mode

The LOCK and UNLOCK sequence limit when Setpoint(s) may be changed and when entering UNLOCK the Maximum & Minimum PV values and time in alarm are reset. If interested in viewing these values first enter the Setup Mode and scroll down until these values can be read. Care should be taken not to depress the RESET key for 6 seconds even when in the Setup Mode so as not to enter the UNLOCK mode and inadvertently clear the values.

After entering the UNLOCK mode the PV High & Low values will start from the current PV value and Time in Alarm will be reset to zero.

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Communications - RS485 Modbus or Retransmission

L41 offers mutually exclusive communications options of RS485 Modbus and Analog Retransmission.

L91 Output #2 offers mutually exclusive options: a selection of a digital output [relay, triac, ssr driver], Analog Retransmission, RS485 Modbus and an Event Input.

Shown below are configurations for the RS485 Modbus and Analog Retransmission. 

  • RS485 Modbus Communication:
  • Analog Retransmission:
    • Retransmit PV or SP
    • 0-20/4-20mA, 0-5/1-5VDC and 0-10VDC