LectroCount LCR-II® Installation E3655/E3656 Series Liquid Controls Group An IDEX Fluid & Metering Business Operation: EM150-20
Table of Contents Introduction Bill of Materials Safety Procedures .................................................... 3 ESD Protection.......................................................... 4 Specifications ........................................................... 5 Dimensions............................................................... 6 LectroCount LCR-II Overview................................... 7 Meter System Overview............................................ 8 External Components......
Safety Procedures Be Prepared ! WARNING • Before using this product, read and understand the instructions. • All work must be performed by qualified personnel trained in the proper application, installation, and maintenance of equipment and/or systems in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
ESD Protection Potential Damages Caused by Exposure to ESD To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to LectroCount register electronic components, all LectroCount electronic register truck intallations are required to properly ground truck seat(s) cushions and Epson printers.
Specifications Mechanical Input/Output Materials of Construction Communications Weight Auxiliary 1 Output Display Elements Auxiliary 2 Output Cable Entry Solenoid 1 Output • Aluminum Alloy ADC12 • Powder Coat: Corro-Coat PE 74-141 Polyester • RS-232: EIA-232E standard • RS-485: SAE J1708 standard Current sinking capability: 1 A • 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) • Liquid crystal display (LCD) • ½″ NPT (5) • ¾″ NPT (2) Current sinking capability: 150 mA Voltage: 10.2 to 27.
Dimensions Front 15" 9.94" 5.19" Le ctroCount LCR -I I Side 10.5" 8.04" 70º Top Ø 7.
LCR-II Overview LectroCount LCR-II Overview General Information The Liquid Controls LectroCount LCR-II is a microprocessor-based electronic meter register that can be used for Weights & Measures approved custody transfer actions in mobile or fixed installations. The LCR-II can control a meter system as a stand-alone unit, or it can be used as a slave to a host contoller such as a process controller or an in-cab data management system.
Meter System Overview Meter System Components Meter System A Liquid Controls meter system not only accurately measures product, it also regulates and purifies product flow in order to produce the optimal conditions for measurement. Optimal systems typically include an air/ vapor eliminator, strainer, meter, register, and control valve. The LectroCount LCR-II, a register, serves as the central controller of the meter system.
Meter System Overview Meter System Components Epson Slip Printer Epson Roll Printer Remote Display POD Pulser ∆P Transducer DMS i1000 Lap Pad Printers Printers print delivery tickets to provide a physical record of custody transfers. The Epson slip printer is considered the industry standard for many applications. Multilayered tickets are available to provide a physical record for both customers and business records.
Installation Overview Installation Overview If the LectroCount LCR-II was ordered as part of a meter system, it will arrive mounted on the meter and prewired to the ETVC probe, air eliminator, and valve. Installation overview for LCR-II ordered with meter system: 1. Ground truck seat cushion. Page 12 2. Install meter system onto truck or fixed installation. Refer to meter manual. 3. Run the LCR-II’s data and power cable to truck cab or power supply. Page 17 4.
LectroCount Ground Strap Kit LectroCount Ground Strap Kit All seat cushions are grounded in a similar manner. The illustrations on the next page detail the following instructions for grounding three typical types of truck seats. . ESD Precaution . Install the LectroCount Ground Strap Kit before installing the LectroCount register. To ground a truck seat: 1. Identify any adjustable, shock absorbing seat in the truck cab.
Typical Adjustable Truck Seats & Ground Check Typical Adjustable Truck Seats Air Cushion Seat Adjustable for Height (Bostrom 914 Series, National 2000 Series, or equivalent) Air Cushion Seat Adjustable for Height (Dura-Form or equivalent) Bench Seats Adjustable for Distance to the Steering Wheel (Manufacturer Standard or equivalent) Checking for a Good Ground After installing the ground kits, use a multimeter to confirm that the seat and printer are both grounded properly.
LCR-II Mounting Mounting Overview Typically, the LectroCount LCR-II is mounted directly onto a flow meter; however, some fixed installations require the register be mounted away from the meter. If the meter is equipped with an external POD pulser, the LCR-II can be mounted up to 1000 wire feet (304 meters) away from the meter (actual distance depends on pulser specifications and wire type).
LCR-II Mounting Mounting Bolt Pattern The LectroCount LCR-II base casting contains eight bolt holes in an industry standard bolt pattern. The holes are ½" deep and take ¼"-20 screws. If the installation necessitates that you fabricate a bracket, refer to the drawing to the right. LCR-II Bolt Pattern LC Meters Remove Existing Registration Equipment 1. Depressurize the meter completely. See Warning on pg. 14. 2. Remove the four bolts on the bottom that fasten the register to the meter. 3.
LCR-II Mounting Neptune Meters Remove Existing Registration Equipment 1. Depressurize the meter completely. See Warning on pg. 10. 2. Remove the mechanical register from the meter. 3. Leave the star-shaped gear and the two square-head studs. 4. Remove the bellows from the front of the meter. 5. Remove the compensator. LectroCount LCR-II 2. Install the drive fork and extension piece (pictured below) on the pulser drive shaft located on the bottom of the LCR-II.
Routing LCR-II Data and Power Cables Data and Power Cable The LCR-II shipment typically includes a gray 40' power cable and a 40' black data cable prewired to terminal blocks on the LCR-II CPU board. On typical truck installations, the cables must be routed from the back of the truck, where the LCR-II is installed, to the front of the truck, where the accessory panel is and the printer is typically installed. The black data cable connects to the printer, typically mounted in the truck cab.
Electronic Temperature Volume Compensation Electronic Temperature Volume Compensation (ETVC) Installation When ordered as part of a meter system with a LCR-II, the ETVC kit is bolted onto the strainer and wired to the LCR-II at the factory. ETVC kits can also be ordered and retrofit onto meter systems already in service. Although there are several installation kits—kits are specified according to meter size and application—they are all installed in the same manner.
Valves Liquid Controls’ Valves Overview Single Stage Systems S1 Solenoid LectroCount LCR-II When ordered as part of a meter system with a LCR-II, Liquid Control’s control valves are bolted onto the meter and wired to the LCR-II at the factory. Electronic control valves can also be ordered separately and retrofit onto meter systems already in service. These valves will need to be piped and wired in the field. For piping instructions, refer to the valve manual.
Valves Single Stage Valves (cont.) Two Stage Systems A2700 Series Electro-Pnuematic Valve Electro-pnuematic valves use a S1 solenoid-operated valve mounted to a pneumatic actuator to open and close a V-7 valve. These valves are typically used in high viscosity applications like lube oil.
Valves Valve Installation Disconnect Power Disconnect the power before working on the CPU board. If installing the valve yourself, please refer to the valve’s installation and operation manual for mechanical installation. Instructions for wiring Liquid Controls valves to the LCR-II are on the following two pages.
Valves Valves with 110VAC Solenoids In order for the LectroCount LCR-II to control valves with solenoids on 110 VAC circuits, you must install a relay switch on the positive leg of the solenoid’s circuit. Relay switch specifications: Switch: SPST (single pole, single throw) Switch Position: Normally open Contact Rating: Greater than maximum current of solenoid Voltage: +12 VDC To wire 110 VAC solenoids to the LCR-II: 1. Turn off all 100 VAC circuits before beginning the installation. 2.
Optical Air & Vapor Eliminators Optical Air and Vapor Eliminator Installations Optical Air Eliminator: Refined Fuels Optical Vapor Eliminator: LPG and NH3 S3 Solenoid When ordered as part of a meter system with a LCRII, Liquid Control’s optical air and vapor eliminators are bolted onto the strainer and wired to the LCR-II at the factory. Optical air and vapor eliminators can also be ordered separately and installed onto meter systems already in service.
Pulse Output Device (POD) Pulse Output Device (POD) Installation When ordered as part of a meter system with a LCRII, Liquid Control’s Pulse Output Device (POD) is installed onto the meter and wired to the LCR-II at the factory. The POD can also be ordered separately and installed onto meter systems already in service. For mechanical installation instructions, refer to the POD manual. Instructions for wiring the POD to the LCR-II are provided on this page.
Differential Pressure (∆P) Transducer Differential Pressure (∆P) Transducer Installation When ordered as part of a meter system with a LCR-II, Liquid Control’s ∆P transducer is wired to the LCR-II at the factory. The ∆P transducer can also be ordered separately and installed onto a meter system already in service. Refer to the ∆P transducer manual for complete installation instructions. Instructions for wiring the ∆P transducer to the LCR-II are provided on this page.
Remote Display and Auxiliary Outputs Remote Display To wire an external display to the LCR-II: 1. Attach cable glands and/or conduit connectors to the display and the LCR-II port(s). 2. Thread the wires through a piece of weatherproof conduit cut-to-length from the display port to a LCR-II port. 3. Run the weatherproof conduit between the display and the LCR-II housing, pull the wires through the ports, and tighten the connectors. 4.
Printers Printer Installation Printer A Liquid Controls meter system with a LCR-II typically includes an Epson slip printer or roll printer. Installation is the same for both printers. Black Data Cable 40’ RTS/Brown (26) TXD/Orange (27) LCR-II’s are typically shipped with a black-sheathed data cable prewired to terminals J1 and J3 on the LCR-II CPU board.
Data Communications RS-232 and RS-485 Communications The LCR-II is capable of interfacing with RS-232 and RS-485 communication protocols. Data connections for these protocols is made at the J2 and J3 terminal blocks. For standard RS-232 terminal, (other than the Lap Pad), the red +Vo input wire should be connected to J3-47. A jumper, located on the left side of the CPU board, can also affect communication protocol.
Power Installation Power Installation Overview When you have made all of the data connections and finished installing all of the components, connect the power to the LCR-II and the Epson printer. But before making the power connections, go through the vehicle system checklist below, and ensure that the electrical system of the truck meets the minimum requirements for powering the LCR-II and the Epson printer.
Power Installation Connect the Power All LCR-II shipments typically include a 40' gray power cable (100', and 300' are also available) and a 7.5A fuse. Page 17 describes describe the best practices for routing the gray power cable to the truck cab’s accessory panel. 40’ Gray Power Cable The gray power cable (PN 84046) is prewired to the J6 terminal on the CPU board at the factory. It includes two 16AWG wires and a ground drain wire. The 7.
Power Installation Epson Printer Power Connections 7.5A In-Line Fuse Chassis or Reliable Ground DC Ground Black Black Data Cable Power Supply Accessory Panel Red Red Gray Power Cable (see below) LectroCount LCR-II Power Connections 7.
Post Installation IMPORTANT: Before Sealing the LCR-II After the LCR-II is powered correctly, continue on to the LectroCount LCR-II Setup and Operation manual to setup the LCR-II for operation. You will want to setup and test the LCR-II before closing and sealing the unit. Close and Seal the Unit Once the unit has been setup and tested, finish the installation by closing and sealing the housing. The LCR-II must be environmentally sealed to protect the electronics against the elements.
Post Installation—Bill Of Materials Weights & Measures Seals To detect possible intrusions into Weights & Measures approved calibrations on a LectroCount LCR-II, fillister holes have been drilled into the switchplate screw and the latch. To seal according to Weights & Measures standards, a wire is threaded through the fillister holes and closed with a lead seal.
Bill of Materials - Internal cOMPONENTS 81841 (81840) Enclosure Base Assy w/ Pulser (w/o Pulser) 81512 Power Cable 485-B 485+A GND CTS RXD TXD RTS +VP MH4 J3 SERIAL 485 TERMINAL J20 +12-24V J2 PRINTER C2 POWER IN 4 IN 3 +5V OUT IN 2 IN 1 GND GND TP1 J6 J7 J10 +VP COUNTER A P1 B J11 J17 ACC J1 GND GND CTS RXD TXD RTS MH1 07677 Ground Screw #8-32 x ¼" EARTH 81513040 Data Cable 10 11 12 13 81330 Coiled Cable Handset 24 25 81833 Hollow O-ring Seal C1 J18 OUT5 OUT4 G
Bill of Materials - CPU Boards 84040-4 (and 84040) CPU Board 81323 J2–2-Pin Connector 81324 J1–5-Pin Connector 485-B 485+A GND CTS RXD TXD RTS +VP 24 25 SERIAL 485 TERMINAL J20 +12-24V PRINTER 81320 J6–3-Pin Connector J3 GND J2 EARTH J1 MH4 11 12 13 GND CTS RXD TXD RTS MH1 81456 J3–6-Pin Connector C2 POWER IN 4 +5V OUT IN 3 IN 1 IN 2 TP1 81392 J8–8-Pin Connector J6 J7 J10 GND J17 GND B COUNTER A P1 +VP J11 C1 J18 81391 J12–7-Pin Connector OUT5 OUT4 GND OUT3 J5
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