Smith Meter Release Head

DE Air Release Head

Installation/Operation
Issue/Rev. 0.0 (3/11)

Bulletin MN03022

Contents
Section 1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. Page 2
Receipt of Equipment...................................................................................................................................... Page 2
Principal of Operation...................................................................................................................................... Page 2
Section 2 Installation .............................................................................................................................. Page 5
Mechanical (DE-1 and DE-2 General)............................................................................................................. Page 6
Electrical 120 Vac......................................................................................................................................... Page 7
Electrical 12 or 24 Vdc.................................................................................................................................. Page 8
Electrical 240 Vac......................................................................................................................................... Page 8
Section 3 Start Up .................................................................................................................................. Page 11
DE-1 and DE-2 with 200 Series Valve........................................................................................................... Page 11
Section 4 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... Page 12
Preventative Maintenance............................................................................................................................. Page 12
Section 5 Related Publications ............................................................................................................. Page 14

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Section 1 Introduction
Receipt of Equipment
When the equipment is received, the outside packing
case should be checked immediately for any shipping
damage. If the packing case has been damaged, the
local carrier should be notified at once regarding his
liability. Carefully remove the unit from its packing case
and inspect for damaged or missing parts.
If damage has occurred during shipment or parts are
missing, a written report should be submitted to the
Customer Service Department, FMC Technologies
Measurement Solutions, Inc., Erie, Pennsylvania,
16514-0428.
Prior to installation, the unit should be stored in its original packing case and protected from adverse weather
conditions and abuse.

Principle of Operation
The Smith Meter Model DE (Dual Electric) Air Release
Head is a float switch operated air release head. The
air release head upon sensing the presence of air in a
liquid system, simultaneously opens an integral air vent
solenoid valve and signals a control valve downstream
of the meter to close. After the sensed air has been
exhausted (into a drain system or into tankage), the integral air vent solenoid valve closes and the downstream
control valve is allowed to reopen. Dual floats located
in the air eliminator tank control the operation of the air
release and the control valve. Detection of air at the

lower float begins the exhaust cycle and valve closure

which is maintained until the upper float detects product
and terminates the exhaust cycle and resumes flow.
The sequence of operation is as follows:
As the liquid level in the tank drops, the electrically
controlled block valve is allowed to remain open, permitting
flow, until the liquid level drops below the "low" liquid
level line. As the lower float drops, a switch is tripped
interrupting the electrical power to the valve control
solenoid, thereby, closing the main valve and stopping
product flow. This same switch, by means of the relays
located in the DE Head junction box, also opens the
normally closed solenoid valve mounted on the air vent
port of the DE Air Release, permitting the air trapped
within the vessel to be vented.
As the trapped air is vented and is replaced by liquid,
the valve control solenoid remains closed until the liquid rises to the "high" liquid level line, raising the upper
float, tripping a second switch. This action de-energizes (closes) the solenoid valve on the air vent port, and
simultaneously re-energizes the valve control solenoid
permitting the main valve to reopen (Figures 1 and 2).

Figure 1 Smith Meter Model DE-1 with 200-30A Block Valve in Open Position
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Figure 2 Smith Meter Model DE-2 with 202 Bare Valve in Open Position

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Figure 3 DE-1 Electric Petro-gard Assembly

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Section 2 Installation

Electrical Ground Screw

(Green) Ref. for Solenoid
Green Wire

Intrinsically Safe Solid-State Relay

(See Parts List for P/N)
Install Protective Cover Over Output Terminals
For DE-2 Wiring Diagram See:
Figure 8 for 120 Vac
Figure 10 for 12 and 24 Vdc
Figure 12 for 240 Vac

See Note 2

Relay

*
Housing
See Note 1

Sight Glass

Model 30A Solenoid

2-Way N.C.

Mounting
Flange

Model 03A,
Ball Valve

Model 10B,
Check Valve

Model 13F

Customer
to Connect
(3/8" NPT)

Model 31A Solenoid

2-Way N.O.

Float
Shield
Switch
Assembly

See Note 2

*
Note 1: Apply a thin coat of grease,
Mystik-JT-6, or equivalent
to the mating surfaces before
mounting the cover.
Note 2: Allow sufficient clearance
for maintenance access.

Figure 4 DE-2 Electric Petro-gard Assembly

Figure 5 Vertical DE Head Air Eliminator In Line

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Figure 6 DE Head Air Eliminator In Line

Figure 7 DE-1 120 Vac

Mechanical (DE-l and DE-2 General)

Field Installation on Existing Air Eliminators
1. On vertical tanks, remove the existing air release
head. On horizontal tanks, remove the most down
stream head and thoroughly clean the surface to
which the DE Head will be mounted. (Remove old
gasket material, etc.) For multiple head arrangements,
install blind flanges or plug air release outlet in place
of existing RB heads.
2. Install the new gasket that is supplied with the DE Head.
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3. Be sure that the floats on the liquid level switch

assembly travel freely throughout the range as
determined by the tank size (Figure 6).
4. Insert the assembly into the tank. Be sure that the
stem assembly is vertical and that the junction box
cover is accessible. Provide sufficient clearance for
maintenance access (Figures 3 and 4).
5 Bolt the DE Head Assembly to the previously prepared
flange using the bolts supplied.
6 Proceed to the next section appropriate to your
installation.
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Section 2 Installation
DE-1 with 200 Series Valve
1. Install the Smith Meter Model 200-30A Valve into the line.
Be sure the directional flow arrow on the valve body
agrees with the product flow direction.
2. Connect the sight glass, check valve, and ball valve
assembly (Figure 3) to the 30A Solenoid. Connect the
air exhaust line, pipe or tubing from the 03A Ball Valve
to the downstream side of the valve or downstream
of the prover loop (3/8" O.D. on 3",4", or 6" systems,
1/2" O.D. on 8",10", or 12" systems).
DE-2 with 200 Series Valve
1. Install the Smith Meter Model 202 into the line. Orient
the valve cover in a horizontal position.
Be sure that the flow arrow on the valve body agrees
with the product flow direction. Remove the plug from
the valve cover. Fill the cover to overflowing with
product, light machine oil, or hydraulic transmission
fluid to minimize air entrapment. Reinstall the valve
cover plug.
2. Install pipe or tubing (3/8" O.D. minimum) from the
Model 31A Solenoid Port No.1, to the control valve
cover.
3. Install the air release line to the downstream port of
the valve or downstream of the prover loop to the tank
return (3/8" O.D. on 3", 4", or 6" systems, 1/2" O.D. on
8",10", or 12" systems).
Note: The 10B Check Valve on the air release line of the DE-1 and
DE-2 is for anti-siphone and should not be removed.

Electrical 120 Vac

DE-1 with 200 Series Valve
1. Connect the main shutoff (N.O.) between the ac
supply L1 and Input Terminal 2 of the intrinsically safe
solid-state relay (Figure 7). AWG 18 minimum wire
size is recommended for all connections.
2. Connect AC supply neutral to Terminal 1 on the
intrinsically safe solid-state relay.
3. See Figure 7 for connections to solenoids and the
control valve.
4. Use ohm meter to test that both float contacts to the
intrinsically safe solid-state relay are normally closed
(with tank dry). Test between Terminals 8 and 5 with
Terminal 7 common.
DE-2 with 200 Series Valve
1. Connect pump control relay contacts (N.O.) between
AC Supply L 1 and Input Terminal 2 of intrinsically
safe solid-state relay (Figure 8). AWG 18 minimum
wire size recommended for all connections.
2. Connect AC supply neutral to Terminal 1 of the
intrinsically safe solid-state relay.
3. See Figure 8 for connections to Intrinsic safety
devices and relay connections to solenoids.
4. Use an ohm meter to test that both float contacts to
the intrinsically safe solid-state relay are: normally
closed (with tank dry). Test between Terminals 8 and
5 with Terminal 7 common.

Figure 8 DE-2 120 Vac

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Electrical 12 or 24 Vdc

Electrical 240 Vac

DE-1 and DE-2 with 200 Series Valve

1. Connect pump control relay contacts (N.O.) between
dc supply voltage and input supply positive (+)
terminal of intrinsically safe solid-state relay. AWG
18 minimum wire size is recommended for all
connections.
2. See Figures 9 and 10 for voltage connections to the
intrinsically safe solid-state relay and the relay
connections to solenoids.
3. Test to be sure that both float contacts to intrinsically
safe solid-state relay are normally closed (with tank
dry) between the terminals of each intrinsically safe
solid-state relay designated switch input. Be sure
that the connections are made according to Figure 9
or Figure 10.

DE-1 and DE-2 with 200 Series Valve

1. Connect pump control relay contacts, Figures 11
and 12, (N.O.) between AC supply L 1 and Vac input
12 Vdc 1.8A terminal to intrinsically safe solid-state
relay. AWG 18 minimum wire size is recommended
for all connections. Connect L2 to the other Vac
terminal.
2. See Figure 11 (DE-1) and Figure 12 (DE-2) for
connections to the intrinsically safe solid-state relay
and the solenoids on the control valve.
3. Test to be sure that both float contacts to intrinsically
safe solid-state relay are normally closed (with tank
dry) between terminals on and off. Test with top float
(yellow wires) connected between common and off
terminals and bottom float (red wires) connected
between common and on terminals.
Grounding
Be sure the power ground (green) wire from the solenoids and AC power ground (green wire) are connected
to the grounding screw in the explosion proof junction
box.

Recommended Main Shutoff

12 Vdc, 1.8A
Optional: 24 Vdc, 0.9A

Customer
to Install

(-)

(+)
(-)

(+)
Load

Intrinsically Safe
Solid-State Relay
Switch

R1
Red
Leads

Bottom Float

(-)

Caution

(+)
Load

Intrinsically Safe
Solid-State Relay
Switch

Yellow
Leads

Top Float

If the DE Head is used in

applications where the polarity
of the supply voltage (DC) can
be reversed, a protective network
is required (optional).
Note:

4
R1B

3
Customer to Connect
2-Way N.C.

See Note 3
8

R1A

Shutoff Valve
Solenoid

Vent
Solenoid

1. Float switches are closed in

down (dry) position.
2. Relay: 12V DPDT or 24V DPDT
or equivalent.
3. RC Network:
P/N 645060-4-03.
RG 1986-6. 0.5 uf. 100
(2 required).
4. Use 18 gauge minimum wire size.
5. Schematic shown not energized.

2-Way N.C.

Figure 9 DE-1 - 12/24 Vdc

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Recommended Main Shutoff

12 Vdc, 3.5A
Optional: 24 Vdc, 1.8A

Customer
to Install

(-)

(+)
(-)

(+)
Load

Intrinsically Safe
Solid-State Relay
Switch

R1
Red
Leads

Bottom Float

(-)

Caution

(+)
Load

Intrinsically Safe
Solid-State Relay
Switch

Yellow
Leads

Top Float

If the DE Head is used in

applications where the polarity
of the supply voltage (DC) can
be reversed, a protective network
is required (optional).
Note:

4
R1B

See Note 3

3-Way N.O.
8

R1A

Valve Control
Solenoid

Vent
Solenoid

1. Float switches are closed in

down (dry) position.
2. Relay: 12V DPDT or 24V DPDT
or equivalent.
3. RC Network:
P/N 645060-4-03.
RG 1986-6. 0.5 uf. 100
(2 required).
4. Use 18 gauge minimum wire size.
5. Schematic shown not energized.

2-Way N.C.

Figure 10 DE-2 - 12/24 Vdc

Figure 11 DE-1 - 240 Vdc

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Figure 12 DE-2 - 240 Vac

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Section 3 Start Up
DE-1 and DE-2 with 200 Series Valve
1. Fill the system by gravity to check for leaks and to
prevent line shock during start-up.
2. Bleed all air from the valve, meter, and strainer as the
system is filled with product. Close all exhaust ports
as the system is filled.
3. Turn power "on" to system.
4. Consider the air eliminator tank to have entrapped air.
a. Open ball valves on DE-1 and DE-2 fully.

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b. Jog the pump and check that air is evacuated and that
the valve remains closed at this time.
c. Be sure that after air is evacuated the valve opens.
As the valve opens, the pump can be left on. No solid
stream of product should be seen in the sight glass.
Shut the system down if this occurs.
d. If the control valve does not open or the sight glass
fills with product, refer to the Troubleshooting Section
of this manual.

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Section 4 Troubleshooting
Preventative Maintenance
1. High paraffin base crude or products with sediment
may plug the solenoid orifice or seats, monitor for
correct operation, flush or wash as needed.
2. Water in product at freezing temperature will solidify
and cause the orifice valve or check valves to jam.
Clean or apply heat as required to release them.

Symptom
No flow.

3. Waxy crudes may coat the stem assembly of the DE

Head floats and require periodic cleaning.
4. Base maintenance and/or cleaning schedules of
strainers on a prior history of product requirements.
Warning
Remove the DE Head to a non-hazardous area for
troubleshooting after removing power from the unit.

Cause

Corrective Action

No pump pressure.

Turn pump on.

No power.

Check for power to input.

Pump permissive contact open.

Confirm pump contact (N.O.).

Control valve not opening.

Close and apply power to the DE Head.

Float switches (N.C.) dry, not opening as

tank fills.

Check operation of float switches with volt

ohm meter (VOM) or multimeter as they are
moved. See correct schematic figures.

Intrinsically safe solid-state relay defective.

With both float switches closed, the active

voltage should be on Relay Terminal 7
common. If not, intrinsically safe solid-state
relay is defective replace.

Relay defective.

If active, voltage is between Terminals 2

and 7 of the relay. The relay should activate,
if not, replace

Valve control solenoids not operating.

Check power wiring from DE Head. With no

power to unit, check continuity of solenoid
and resistance of coil to ground for open or
leakage. Typical coil resistance is less than
500 . Leakage not less than 10 k hot.
Note: Check for debris in valve body if
electrically correct.

Main control valve diaphragm defective.

If valve diaphragm is defective, pressure

is equalized (no differential), valve will not
open. Check or replace as needed.

Fixed orifice 13F plugged (DE-2 Head only).

Clean as required.

Control valve not opening.

03A Ball Valve on DE-2 not open.

Open Ball Valve.

Product in sight glass.

30A Solenoid open.

Check for debris, clean as needed.

Floats jammed (down position or leaking).

Check floats, high paraffin base crude will

cause build up; clean as required.

Intrinsic barrier defective.

10B Check Valve defective.
Relay defective.

Check barrier float, input contacts, and

wiring with tank filled float switches open.
Replace or correct as required.
Test 10B Valve for one-way flow, clean or
replace as required.
With floats in upper position, the relay should
be inactive no voltage to Relay Terminal 2.
Repair or replace as required.

Main control valve not closing

(continuous flow).

Control Valve Solenoid 30A or 31

malfunction.

Check operation of solenoid. Parts should

close with no power; clean and/or replace as
required.

Debris lodged under main valve poppet.

Isolate valve, check for leakage.

Clean/repair as required.

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Floats jammed up.

Check floats, high paraffin base crude will

cause a build up, clean as required.

Power to control solenoid not disabled.

Test intrinsically safe solid-safe relay for

correct operation with control valve. Repair/
replace as required.

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Symptom
Does not vent (meter over registration).

Cause

Corrective Action

Ball valves closed.

Open.

Check valve blocked.

Clean.

Vent solenoids failed closed.

No power or replace.

Lower float jammed (up).

Check power wiring from DE Head.

With no power to unit, check continuity of solenoid and resistance or coil ground for open
or leakage. Typical coil resistance is less
than 500 . Leakage no less than 10 k hot.
Note: Check for debris in valve body if
electrically correct.

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Intrinsically safe solid-state relay failed.

Replace.

Relay failed.

Replace.

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DE-1 and DE-2

Specifications.................................................................................................................................. Bulletin SS03030
Parts List.......................................................................................................................................... Bulletin P0100.xx

MN03022 Issue/Rev. 0.0 (3/11):

Replaces MN01024X.

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