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Liquid Level Indicating System

Remote Liquid Level Indicator

Features and benefits

• Remote reading
Transfers hard-to-see liquid level
readings from inaccessible points
down to eye level.
• Continuous indication
The primary sensing device is
operated by the liquid in the boiler
itself.
• Foolproof
The actuating diaphragm can
withstand high unbalanced pressure.
• Complete
It can be linked with a control module
that actuates sound and light alarm
accessories to provide a complete
indicating and controlling system.
• Density compensation
For changes in density at various
operation pressures - 0 to 3000 psi
[0 to 207 bar].
• No mechanical linkages
Located outside the pressure zone,
the indicating system receives its
signal through a magnetic coupling.

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Remote Liquid Level Indicator

Excerpts from Section I of the

Bracket for Vent valves 1996 ASME1 Boiler and Pressure
panel or wall purge air Vessel Code 60.1 Water Level
mounting. during priming Indicators
sequence. Two independent remote level
indicators may be used instead of
one of the two required gage
glasses for boiler drum water level
indication in the case of power
boilers with all drum safety valves
set at or above 400 psi [2800 kPa].
When both remote level indicators
are in reliable operation, the gage
glass may be shut off but shall be
maintained in servicable condition.
When the direct reading of gage
glass water level is not readily visible
to the operator in his working area,
two dependable indirect indications
shall be provided, either by
transmission of the gage glass
image or by remote level indicators.
The lowest visible part of the water
gage glass shall be at least 2 inches
[51 mm] above the lowest possible
Transmitting coil permissible water level, at which
(LVDT) supplies Indicating scale level there will be no danger of
4-20 ma dc signal is easy to read at overheating any part of the boiler
to readout or trip 180° or arc. when in operation at that level. When
devices. remote level indication is provided
for the operator in lieu of the gage
glass, the same minimum level
reference shall be clearly marked.
Pressurized primary
sensing device Connections from the boiler to the
with overpressure remote level indicator shall be at
protection device least 3/4” pipe size to and including
the isolation valve and from there to
the remote level indicator at least
1/2” [13 mm] O.D. tubing. These

connections shall be completely

The liquid level indicator system is the independent of other connections for
Major Components of the System
product of specialists in boiler trim any function other than water level
Primary Indicator - The primary indication.
design. The indicator, a differential (transmitting) indicator couples a reliable
pressure device, is operated by the magnetically actuated indicating
water vessel itself, using the weight mechanism with a transmitting coil
difference between a constant head and Note
(LVDT) and armature assembly which is
variable head of water. Its accessories actuated by the indicator pointer. A 1. The American Society of Mechanical
include a transmitting coil and signal Engineers, Boiler and Pressure Vessel
signal conditioner energizes the Committee, establishes rules of safety
conditioner to provide a dc milliampere transmitting coil receiving an output governing the design, fabrication and
signal to one or more secondary inspection of boilers and unfired pressure
signal which is conditioned to dc vessels.
(repeater) indicators; a control module milliampere output proportional of the
with magnetically or cam actuated primary pointer reading. Enclosures
switches to perform alarm, trip and shut- meet the condition of NEMA 1, 2 & 5
off functions. (see page 9).

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10 Standard Parts
Item No. Part Material
9 1 Pointer Aluminum
11
2 Front housing Aluminum bronze
3 3 Backing plate Stainless steel
1 4 Pin 17-4 PH stainless steel
5 Diaphragm Dacron EPT coated
6
6 Rear housing Aluminum bronze
7 7 Deflection plate Beryllium copper of stainless steel
8 Magnet Alnico 5
2 9 Fulcrum bar Brass
4
10 Range adjustment screw Stainless steel
11 Zero adjustment screw Brass
5 12 Spiral well assembly Stainless steel

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Indicator Operation - The indicator end with a permanent horseshoe magnet

combines two separate elements; (1) a (8). Poles of the magnet straddle a spiral Steam
sensing element which responds to armature inside a pressure isolating well
differential pressure and (2) an (12) threaded into the housing (2). A
indicating system which presents counter balanced pointer (1) is fastened
response as a true reading of level. to the outer end of the armature. When Overflow
motion of the deflection plate changes the
The sensing element measures and
positive of the horseshoe magnet, its
compares the variable head of the liquid
movement along the well causes rotation
in vessel to a constant head. Contained
of the spiral armature, which, in turn
within a pressurized housing, the sensor
actuates the pointer to respond to every
is self-powered by the hydraulic forces
change in liquid level. The pointer moves
imposed upon it.
over a standard ten-division vertical scale
The indicating system is located outside (dial).
the pressure zone and receives the Natural Compensation
Head chamber - In most installations
actuating force through a permanent Low Pressure Head Chamber
the water level gage glass reading is the
magnet coupling, thereby eliminating
accepted standard of reference. To
direct mechanical linkages and stuffing
assure indicating accuracy, the indicator
boxes.
system is provided with suitable
The high pressure, right-hand side of compensation to match the pressure
the indicator is connected to the demands of the particular system. Three Stainless
constant head chamber which is types of compensation are available: Steel
installed above high water level. natural, temperature, and pressure Jacket
compensation.
The low pressure, left-hand side is
connected to the lower drum connection. Natural compensation - pressures 0 to
The indicator diaphragm (5) responds to 750 psi [0 to 52 bar]. The constant head
signals from both these sources. The pipe chamber (necessary with most liquid Variable Head
connected to the head chamber delivers level indicators) assures natural Constant Pipe Overflow
a constant head pressure force from the compensation by reducing the density of Head Pipe
chamber to the high pressure side of the the water in the indicator. In operation,
diaphragm. The other pipe, which is steam from the boiler fills the constant
connected to the lower fitting of the drum, head chamber, heating the water in this
produces a variable head pressure on the chamber and in the upper portion of the
low pressure side of the diaphragm as constant head pipe running to the
the liquid level changes. Any change in indicator. The side overflow is connected
the differential head pressure produces a to the lower fitting on the pressure Temperature Compensation
force variation on the diaphragm. This vessel. In addition to this natural Head Chamber Assembly
variation results in motion of the pin (4) compensation, the indicator is calibrated
and the deflection plate (7). This plate, to the average gage glass water density.
anchored at one end, is fitted at the free

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Temperature compensation - Calibration to Cold Water

pressures 751 to 3000 psi [52 to 207 Operating Pressure Calibration
bar]. On pressures above 750 psi [52 +5 +5

Divisions - Indicator Scale

Divisions - Indicator Scale

bar], density changes due to increasing +4 +4
+3 +3
temperatures become sufficiently
+2 +2
pronounced to require the addition of a +1
+1
temperature compensating jacket 0 0
fastened around the variable and -1 -1
constant head pipes of the constant -2 -2
head chamber. This permits reheating of -3 -3
the constant head pipe by the steam -4 -4
-5 -5
within the variable head pipe, adjusting 1500 2000 2500 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500
1000
the density of the water so that mid- 500
0 Pressure psi Pressure psi
scale accuracy is guaranteed for all
pressures. In addition, this
Chart 1 - Pointer travel with Chart 2 - Pointer travel with both
compensation provides full scale temperature compensation, range temperature and pressure
accuracy at the specified operating calibrated for specific boiler compensation. Black areas show
pressure (see chart 1). Note: Indicators operating pressure. required additional pointer movement
are normally calibrated to density of provided by pressure compensation.
water in the gage glass. Drum density
reference (true drum level) calibration is
also optionally available.
Pressure Compensation -
recommended for operating pressure
1500 to 3000 psi [103 to 207 bar]. When
total, full-scale accuracy is necessary for
all pressures, as during activation or
deactivation of a high pressure boiler,
pressure compensation (used in
conjunction with temperature
Instrument Valve Manifold
compensation) can be added to the
indicator, thereby providing additional
pointer movement to compensate for Instrument Shut-Off Valves
density of the water in the gage glass or For pressure to 750 psi [52 bar], the Figure 4459
to actual water in the drum, as specified. indicator is equipped with two isolation dc Secondary Indicator
valves as standard equipment.
Vent Valves
Instrument Valve Manifold Secondary Indicator - Fig 4459
The indicator is equipped with vent
An IVM consisting of a middle equalizing In combination with the signal
valves that purge air from both sides of
valve and two shut-off valves is supplied conditioner, the primary indicator can
the diaphragm and the piping system to
on indicators operating under high electrically operate one or more
maintain system accuracy.
pressure conditions. The equalizing secondary instruments which can be
valve permits balancing of the pressure panel mounted remote from the primary.
Vent The loop impedance can be up to 550
on opposite sides of the diaphragm
Valve ohms. The secondaries are independent
during startup and priming operations.
The IVM is optional for low pressure and of any pressure connections, operating
standard for systems 751 to 3000 psi instead on a dc output signal from the
[52 to 207 bar]. primary indicator/signal conditioner.
Enclosures meet the condition for NEMA
1 and 5 (see page 9).

Figure 4400P Indicator

with Pressure Compensator

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The use of secondary instruments is Signal Conditioner

ideal for: (ac/dc converter) Figure 4487
1. Central control panels where This device is required with the primary
instruments could be damaged by a indicator to deliver an output signal
leaky high pressure liquid line. which varies with the level measured by
the primary instrument. The signal
2. Remote locations where the distance conditioner transmits an electronic
from the primary instrument is too signal from the primary indicator to
great for the use of pressure piping. secondary indicator(s) as well as
3. Installations where freezing condition computers and other system
might rupture liquid level tubing accessories. The electrical requirements
connections. of the signal conditioner are:

4. Systems where the indicator must be • power supply, 115v ac or 230v ac Figure 4487
elevated far above the liquid level. • 50 or 60 Hz output signal Signal Conditioner
Secondary indicator Figure 4456 is • 4-20 ma dc into maximum load of 550 (ac/dc converter)
available in the same case size as the ohms.
primary indicator.
Optionally available in 10-50 ma dc into
The electrical requirements for the load of 200 ohms for computer analog
secondary indicator are; input 4-20 ma systems. The enclosures meet NEMA 4
dc (2 wire transmission cable, 14-16 (see page 9).
gage). Impedance at connector is 79
ohms.

Primary transmitting
indicator includes
linear position
Temperature
transducer and signal Vessel
Compensated
conditioning device.
Constant
Conditioned 4-20 ma
Head Chamber
signal inputs to
secondary indicator(s).

5000 ft. 3 Feet

(Maximum) 7 Wire
Cable Primary
(50 ft. max.) Indicator
Figure 4456 Secondary Signal
dc Secondary Indicator Indicator Conditioner

4-20 ma dc
Line Supply
115V or 230V ac,
50-60 Hz

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Auxiliary Components Dual Current Alarms

of the System Control modules for pressure Accessory Elements of the
compensated indicators have two
Control Module System
switches. For more than 2-switch
This control module is attached to the actuation, the pressure compensated Special Outdoor Enclosures
indicator and is used to actuate lights primary indicator can be supplied with a (NEMA 3)
and/or audible alarms, pump cut-in and 2-switch control module and
cut-out, fuel cut-out, control systems. Enclosures for Indicators
supplemented by a dual current alarm
The control module consists of a two for two additional high and low switch Heated Enclosure - Where ambient
pole magnet fastened to the shaft of the set points. The dual current alarm temperature in the area is below
indicator pointer, two or more magnetic system is an auxiliary switch device with 70°F.
mercury switches attached to adjustable electronic solid state switches. The input Unheated Enclosure - Protection
arms and two relays. Relays are impedance is 250 ohms for each unit against driving rain.
available for 115v ac or dc and contracts and operation is from a 4-20 ma dc
rated at 15 amps, 115v ac. Two, three, or output of the Figure 4487 signal Weatherproof Shields for
four switches can be supplied for any conditioner. The output relay contacts
indicator, except the pressure Temperature Compensated Head
are rated at 5 amps, 115v ac, 24v dc or
compensated version which is limited to Chambers
3 amps, 230v ac. A maximum of two
two switches. The control module is dual current alarms can be used with 751 to 3000 psi [52 to 207 bar]
factor installed on the indicator but can each signal conditioner. Enclosure Heated Shield - Where ambient
be added to existing installations. meets NEMA 1 (see page 9). temperature in the area is below
Enclosures meet NEMA 1, 2, and 5 (see 100°F.
page 9). Special Indicator Dial Unheated Shield - For protection
Up to four mechanical snap action cam The indicators are supplied with a ten against high winds and driving rain.
actuated switches are available, in place division dial. Other dials are available to
of mercury switches, on all except meet specific applications.
pressure compensated units.
Remote Hi-Lo Signal Lights
Figure 4424
Lights can be added to the indicator
control system to provide further visual
indication of the liquid level. The lights
provide high and low level warnings and
normal level. One lens is always lit to
indicate the circuit is functioning. This
unit is designed for simple panel
mounting. Lights are 115v ac or dc; 230v
ac or dc optional.

Figure 4400C
Indicator with Control Module

Figure 4424
Remote Signal Lights

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Applications
Utility Station Boiler System
The ASME Power Boiler Code specifies
that in power boilers with all drum safety
valves set at or above 900 psi [62 bar],
two remote level indicators may be used
instead of one of the two required gage
glasses for boiler liquid level indication
per Paragraph 60.1.1, Section 1. During
boiler operation, it is permissible to
deactivate the water gage, thus entirely
transferring the indicating function to the
indicating system.
A high drum indicator is shown which
High Drum
provides readings during drum flooding Indicator
subsequent to boiler shut-down.

High pressure installation meeting ASME code requirements.

For boiler pressures up Indicator installed above level

to 750 psi. Connecting of water in boiler. Also used
tubes attached between for underfloor arrangement of
boiler drum and water tubing. Maximum elevation 25
column or directly to feet above low water level for
boiler drum. all pressures.

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Shipboard - The indicator provides

accurate readings for boiler drum level,
deaerating and surge tanks. With air
bubbler system operation, it can also be
used to show level in miscellaneous ship
storage and cargo tanks.
The indicating system can be used on a
boiler drum aboard ship with the constant
head chamber located between water
level gages.
Storage Tanks - The indicator system
can be used with a variety of tanks. It is
frequently used on high and low pressure
feed water heaters, storage tanks, or On heater or tank On boiler drum aboard
other vessels providing condensation in aboard ship. ship. Constant head
the constant head chamber. Other uses Constant head chamber located
include elevated open tanks containing chamber has no between water level
liquids with no condensable vapors temperature gages. For pressures
where the level in the constant head compensating unit. above 750 pis [52 bar].
chamber is maintained by occasionally
opening a filler valve.

On feedwater heater, storage

tank or other vessel providing
On elevated tank in which there is no
condensation in the constant
steam or other condensible vapors.
head chamber.

On elevated open tank

(atmospheric pressure)
containing liquids, that do not
provide condensible vapors.

Indicator above open tank.

Note absence of constant
head chamber and use of
single tube with air line for air
bubble operation. Bleeding of
air through tube produces
static pressure equivalent to
liquid head,which is
transmitted to indicator.

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How to Specify How to Order

Liquid Level Indicator The Indicator is For selection of indicator, use the following as guidelines:
to be of self-powered, differential
1. Select proper design pressure.
pressure, manometric-type, and
operated by the measured fluid itself. It
should require no external source of
energy or secondary elements of level Range Span
Pressure 5 - 40” 41 - 500”
reproduction mechanism. The sensory psi [bar]
and indicating elements shall be [127 - 1016 mm] [1041 - 12700 mm]
connected through magnetic coupling. 750 [52] Fig. 4412 Fig. 4414
Internally illuminated, the indicator shall 1550 [107] Fig. 4416 Fig. 4418
provide clear readings in a 180∞ viewing 2500 [172] Fig. 4420 Fig. 4422
arc. For a primary indicator (with 3000 [207] Fig. 4460 Fig. 4462
transmitting coil) a signal conditioner is
required to provide the milliamp dc
output. 2. Provide actual range (in inches or mm) required and determine Figure number of
Fig. 4487 Signal Conditioner 4-20 ma Indicator. When ordering, exact range must be specified.
dc output signal shall provide the 3. Select the features required to be added to the Basic Indicator from the following
milliamp dc output for use in a system suffix list. When ordering, add the appropriate suffix letters to the Figure number
for remote readout devices of milliamp
dc characteristics such as secondary R – Primary Indicator with 4487 Signal Conditioner (ac/dc converter, 4-20 ma
indicators, dual current alarms, dc output).
computers and trip units. C – Indicator with standard 2-switch Control Module. (Extra switches optional).
Fig. 4459 Secondary Indicator if RC – Primary Indicator with Fig. 4487 Signal Conditioners (ac/dc converter, 4-20
specified shall be provided for ma dc output) and 2-switch Control Module.
interconnection with the primary
indicator. Independent of any pressure P – Indicator with pressure compensation.
connections, secondary indicator PR – Primary Indicator with pressure compensation and Fig. 4487 Signal
operates on dc signal from signal Conditioner (ac/dc converter, 4-20 ma dc output).
conditioner. Input 4-20 ma dc. Also
available in full size case (Fig. 4456). PC – Indicator with pressure compensation and 2-switch Control Module.

Fig. 4426 Control Module if specified, PRC – Primary Indicator with pressure compensation, Fig. 4487 Signal
shall be provided with the liquid level Conditioner (ac/dc converter, 4-20 ma dc output) and 2-switch Control
indicator for actuation of lights, audible Module.
alarms, fuel cut-out, and annunciator B – Indicator with bubbler system (Fig. 4412-4414). No constant head chamber
through positive relay action. or instrument shut-off valves but with a differential purge regulator.
Fig. 4424 Hi-Lo Signal Lights if (Available with features “R” and “C”).
specified, shall be provided with 4. If Secondary Indicators are required, please specify.
indicator-control system to contribute
visual high and low level warnings.
Fig. 4425 Hi-Lo Signal Alarms if
specified, shall operate from control
module, horns blast audible warnings of
high or low liquid levels.

Enclosure Types
NEMA Type 1. General Purpose NEMA Type 3. Weather resistant NEMA Type 5. Dust Tight (Non-
enclosures are for indoor use (weatherproof) enclosures provide hazardous) enclosures exclude dust.
wherever oil, dust or water is not a protection against rain, sleet and
NEMA Type 6. Industrial use
problem. snow.
enclosures exclude oil, coolant,
NEMA Type 2. Driptight enclosures NEMA Type 4. Protects against flyings, dust, lint, etc.
are used indoors to exclude falling windblown dust, rain, splashing water
moisture and dirt. and hose directed water.

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Standard Control Module Wiring

2 2
6 6
4 4
1 Low 1
Relay
5 5
3 3
B High B
Relay

A A

High Alarm
Switch Low Alarm
Switch

Terminal
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Block

Light
Unit Horn
115V ac (±20%) 50-60 Cy.

2 3/ 4 0.234” 513/16 All dimensions shown are approximate

Dia. for installation purposes only.
13/8 Holes

High
Trip Set Relays are shown de-energized 1 (-) 4-20 ma dc
K1A and K1B are high relay 2 (+) Analog input
Low K2A and K2B are low relay 3
1 Trip Set
2 4
3
8 4 5
5 13
6 High (K1A)
81/2 6 High
13 7 14 7
14 8 (K1B)
15 9 15 8
16 10
9 Low (K2A)
17 11 16
18 12 Low 10
(K2B) 17
11
Supply voltage
18 12

Dimensions - Dual Current Alarm Wiring Schematic - Dual Current Alarm

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Outline and Mounting Dimensions

Primary Transmitting Indicator

21/8” 21/8” (4) 5/16” Dia. holes
1/8” 513/16” 415/16”
for 1/4” wall
53/8” mounting screws
Allow 6”
clearance
for access

10” 12”
115/8” 107/8”

Signal Conditioner (Figure 4487)

615/16”
43/8”
5”
4”

71/2”

63/4”

11/2”

Secondary Indicator (Figure 4459)

1.10” .922”
4.95”
2.28” 1.77”

5.65”
6.05” 5.68”

Mounting Clips (installed in flange)

suitable for panels 1/8” thick
Panel Cut-Out
to 1/4” thick maximum

Full-Size Secondary Indicator (Figure 4456)

41/2” x 101/4”
107/8” 12” hole required
in panel
Provide 6”
clearance for
removal of lamp
access plate (on L
opposite side)
27/8”
21/8”
57/8” 415/16” Panel Cut-Out

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Available Options to Monitor Boiler Water Levels

Color-Port Gage Glass Systems FiberPort Fiberoptic

Contrasting red (steam) and green Transmission System
(water) readings show water level by Transmits, via fiber optic cable, the red
means of illuminator spotlights through (steam) and green (water) indications of
the ports. Mirror systems and FiberPort water level provided by the Color-Port
fiberoptic systems for remote Gage Glass. Cable lengths to 1,000 ft.
transmission of light readings. Wide angle read-out for line-of-sight
viewing.

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