Component

Description

Viscochief® EVT-10C
Viscosity Transducer

G028261A

Product No. 1763815-80

1763815-81

Printed Sep 2008

Book No. 1818092-02 V3

Marine & Diesel Equipment

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Published by: Alfa Laval Tumba AB
Marine & Diesel Equipment
S - 147 80 Tumba
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© Copyright Alfa Laval Tumba AB 2008.
 Study instruction manuals and observe the
warnings before installation, operation,
service and maintenance.

Not following the instructions can result in

serious accidents with fatal injuries.

P000272A
In order to make the information clear only foreseeable conditions have
been considered. No warnings are given, therefore, for situations
arising from unintended usage of the machine and its tools.
Contents

1 Function Description 1

1.1 Application 1

1.2 Design 1

1.3 Working Principle 2

2 Fault Finding 3

3 Maintenance 5

3.1 Fuse Replacement. 5

3.2 Replacing the Viscosity

Transducer 6

4 Technical Data 7

4.1 Specifications 7

4.2 Dimensions 8

5 Installation 9

5.1 Mechanical Installation 9

5.1.1 Electrical Connection 10

6 Spare Parts 11

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1 Function Description

1.1 Application
Viscosity transducer EVT-10C is a factory
calibrated viscometer for use in fuel oil
treatment systems, to obtain correct
measurement of fuel oil viscosity.

An adapter kit is available for retrofit of the

EVT-10C transducer.

The transducer is also available without

housing as a replacement unit (EVT-10).

1.2 Design
The unit consists of three parts: Housing (1),
Vibrating sensor (2) and Electronic Unit (3)

The vibrating sensor and the electronic unit are

regarded as one unit and must not be separated.

The housing has standard flanges for direct

mounting in line with the fuel flow. The
vibrating sensor with its cover is mounted on
the upper flange of the housing together with
the electronic unit. The electronic unit consists
of a box with a cable gland in the cover.
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a. Version number
b. Serial number, art. number

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1.3 Working Principle

A pin (1) is kept vibrating at its resonance
frequency by a motor coil (2). A pickup coil (3)
measures amplitude change due to viscosity
change.

A protection tube (4) encloses and protects the

vibrating pin and limits the flow. A built-in
Pt 100 temperature sensor (6) is used for
factory calibration.

The electronic unit (5) consists of two circuit

boards connected to each other by a flat cable.
Power and output signals are connected to a
4-pole plug of the top board via screw
terminals in the cover.

The out signal from the transducer

(4 – 20 mA) is processed by the VCU-160
control unit to give the correct viscosity value.

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Since the density as well as the viscosity of the
oil influence the transducer pin oscillating
amplitude, this is taken into account in the
VCU-160 control unit. It is therefore important
that the correct oil density is provided by the
oil supplier in order that the VCU-160 control
unit can make a correct viscosity calculation.

For systems with no VCU-160 control unit the

correct viscosity value has to be calculated.
For information about density compensation
calculation for an installation without an Alfa
Laval control unit, please contact your Alfa
Laval representative.

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2 Fault Finding

The following is a guideline for pinpointing

the causes of problems, and how to remedy
them:
Fault Cause Corrective action

Viscosity indication not as expected Deposits on the pin Clean the sensor in strong
detergent. Do not clean
mechanically.

Calibration drift Offset viscosity signal in controller

as required.

Faulty transducer Replace transducer

Faulty installation Adjust installation or offset signal to

compensate.

Comparison with oil analysis not Analyse oil at two temperatures for
adequate more accurate viscosity estimation

Density compensation not correctly Calculate density compensation

done (e.g. if Alfa Laval control unit acc. to instructions from your Alfa
not used) Laval representative

Rapidly fluctuating signal (seconds) EVT unstably mounted Mount rigidly. It may also help to
turn the transducer 90° in housing
so that the pin oscillates in another
direction.

Excessive vibration Eliminate cause of excessive

vibration.

Flow rate through transducer too Reduce flow rate or use a bypass
high line.

Air or gas in the transducer Vent the transducer. Mount in such

a way that air and gas cannot
collect in it.

Too low oil system pressure in Increase oil pressure or lower

combination with high oil temp. temp.
causing water in oil to evaporate

Slowly fluctuating signal (minutes) Controller settings or fuel or steam Adjust P and I constants in control
system design causing bad unit
viscosity control Review the system design

No signal (0 mA) See table following for LED See following LED indications table
indications

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2 Fault Finding EVT-10C

Fault conditions detected by the transducer

microprocessor result in 0 mA on the current
output (transmitter fault) from the viscosity
transducer electronic unit. The two LEDs
(H1 and H2) on the upper circuit board indicate
functions and faults according to the following
table.

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LED Indications
H1 H2 Cause Corrective action

OFF 0.7 s flash/0.7 s pause Normal operation

ON short flash/long pause RAM-PROM-E2 PROM fault Replace transducer

ON two short flashes/long pause Analogue circuit fault Replace transducer

OFF short flash/long pause Analogue output current fault Replace transducer

ON short flash/long pause or two Oscillating circuit fault Replace transducer

short flashes/long pause

OFF two short flashes/long pause Resonance frequency deviation due Take necessary
to for example: measures
- Too high viscosity
- Vibration

The indication of a faulty watchdog circuit is not predictable, but most likely H1 and H2 would be ON.

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3 Maintenance

The viscosity transducer does not normally

need any maintenance. It is however
recommended to regularly check the viscosity
reading against oil analysis and offset the
signal if required.

In exceptional cases, it may be necessary to

clean the sensor by putting it in a strong
detergent. Do not clean the vibrating pin
mechanically.

NOTE

Be careful not to damage the vibrating

pin. Any damage will affect the
viscosity signal.

WARNING

Burn Hazard

Before dismantling shut off the oil feed.

The oil may be hot and cause burns.

3.1 Fuse Replacement.

Check fuses F1 and F2. Replace as needed.
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3 Maintenance EVT-10C

3.2 Replacing the

Viscosity Transducer
The viscosity transducer must be replaced
when the fault condition LEDs indicate a
faulty transducer
(see ‘‘Fault Finding’’ on page 3).

The vibrating sensor and the electronic unit are

replaced together as one unit.
1. Disconnect the cables from the electronic
unit. Loosen the nuts holding the
transducer to the housing and remove the
unit.
2. Replace the O-ring.
3. Mount the new transducer unit and
reconnect the cables to the terminals.
4. Fill in the fault report form accompanying
the transducer and return it with the faulty
transducer to Alfa Laval.

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4 Technical Data

4.1 Specifications

Media Mineral oil

Media temperature Max. 160°C
Max. working pressure 4 MPa (40 bar)
Max. testing pressure 6 MPa (60 bar)
Max. flow 15 m3/h
Ambient temperature Max. 70°C
Enclosure IP 55
Power consumption Max. 8 VA
Power supply 48/24 V AC +10% -15%, 50/60 Hz ±5%
Cable connection Pr 22.5/Pg 13.5 for cable Ø 12.5–15.0
Output 4–20 mA
Measuring range 0–50 cSt (approx.)
Resolution ±0.1 cSt
Repeatability ±0.25 cSt
Response time 5 sec.
Material
Housing Nodular cast iron
Viscosity sensor Stainless steel
Electronic unit Aluminium
Weight transducer 6,5 kg
Weight housing 6 kg

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4.2 Dimensions

Article No. DN/Conn./PN ØDh (mm) ØDs(mm) X006413A

1763815-80 DN40DIN/PN40 110 18

1763815-81 DN40JIS/PN20 105 19

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5 Installation

NOTE

If the specifications are not followed,

Alfa Laval cannot be held responsible
for any malfunction related to the
installation.

5.1 Mechanical Installation

• The EVT-10C viscosity transducer must
be mounted as rigidly as possible with
supporting brackets directly against the
transducer.
• The transducer should be located in such a

G025243A
way that no air or gas pockets can form.
Air will disturb the transducer Recommended installation to avoid air pockets and for
measurement. less heat on the electronic unit

• The transducer should be mounted in line

with the system fuel flow. If the fuel flow
is higher than the max. allowable flow for
the transducer (see “Technical Data”), a
bypass must be included.
• If the EVT10-C viscosity transducer is
used for retrofit, it should be
complemented with adapter kit No.
1763805-80.
• It is recommended to insulate the
transducer housing so that heat emission
to the electronic box is avoided. The
electronic box should not be insulated.
G025242A

Retrofit installation

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5 Installation EVT-10C

5.1.1 Electrical Connection

• The connection cable to the viscosity
transducer must be shielded. It is
important to connect the shield to the
cover using the cable gland only. The
screw terminals for the power supply and
the output signal are mounted in the cover.
• Connections to the terminals must be in
accordance with the interconnection
diagram for the appropriate system.
• Switch S1 sets the viscosity transducer to
accept either 48V AC or 24V AC power
supply.
• Signal cable from the viscosity transducer
should be max. circa 100 m.

G025251A
• If the 4 – 20 mA signal is connected to an
automation system, it should be connected
1. Shield earth connector
via a signal isolator. Max. load that can be 2. Shield
connected is 400 Ω.

NOTE

To prevent damage, make sure that

switch S1, located on the upper circuit
board, is set to the correct position
before power is applied.

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6 Spare Parts

G033981A
Item Article No Description Remarks Qty Parts included in Qty Recommended
delivery parts for 3 years
of operation

1 31830-5912-1 Electronic viscosity EVT-10 - 1

transducer
99999035-22 Viscosity transd.
reconditioned Kit no.
31830-6049-1
2 35120 Nut M6M M6M M10 - 4
steel Fzb10+Cr

3 223107-06 Washer FBH 10.2x18.1 - 4

4 260104-14 O-ring 54.5x3.0 2 2

Kit no.
5 4900850-14 Fuse F1 500 mA 2 31830-6049-2 -

6 4900850-11 Fuse F2 250 mA 2 -

7 1763803-80 Housing DIN - -

8 1763803-81 Housing JIS - -

9 4901559-36 Cable junction - -

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