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Alfa Laval EPC 60 Fault finding made easy

Fault finding made easy

The PLC has functional modules stored on separate I/O

cards rather than on one large circuit board. Self-diagnostic

capabilities enable faster and easier troubleshooting and

I/O replacement, if required. Should a fault occur in the

PLC system , an alarm alerts the operator and, upon opening

the cabinet door, a flashing red LED indicates the faulty

component . I/O card replacement requires less than a

minute and no tools or cables are required.

Extended service lifetime of entire separation system

EPC 60 Retrofit not only replaces the old control system

but upgrades the entire separation system. Replacing old

electronic components such as pressure switches with

modern  components extends the lifetime of the ancillary

equipment and ensures separator uptime as well as spare

part availability. Alfa Laval’s global service network and

spare parts supply chain ensures prompt delivery of parts

or service around the world.

Efficient cleaning

Utilizing the benefits with CIP (cleaning in place) secure a

clean bowl without dismantling. Regular cleaning provides

higher separation efficiency  and prevents mechanical

damage  caused by manual  cleaning or, in the worst case

scenario , by bowl imbalance resulting from an uneven

sludge discharge.

Alfa Laval EPC 60 Features and benefits

Features and benefits

Plug & Play installation

Upgrading the complete control system is easy, and

installation  cost-effective. No welding is required and there

is no need to replace the existing:

• Alfa Laval steam, hot water, thermal oil or electric heater

• Steam control valve or power unit cabinet (if electric heater)

• Starter cabinet

• Cables and piping

Easy operation and maintenance

EPC 60 Retrofit enables the introduction of PLC-based

functionality , which meets marine standards for PLC systems

as well as Alfa Laval’s more stringent requirements. An

intuitive  menu makes navigation, accessing information about

parameters and alarms and changing parameter values easy

because all data is displayed in clear text. This eliminates the

complicated alarm codes and parameter numbers displayed

by older control systems thereby preventing human error and

ensuring safer operation and higher separation performance.

Alfa Laval EPC 60 Extending separator performance

Extending separator performance

With its space-saving design, modular I/O cards and ease

of operation and maintenance, the EPC 60 Retrofit kit is

a solid choice for extending the life of older separation

systems . The kit easily mounts into the space occupied by

the old control  cabinet. Older generations of circuit boards

are upgraded with modular I/O cards, which can easily be

replaced in a matter of minutes.

One of the features is the built in P & I temperature controller.

It is always recommendable to use a P & I controller to secure

a steady and high separation temperature on the oil, making

sure the separation efficiency is as high as possible.

System components

•  EPC 60 cabinet, which has the exact same size,

mounting  requirements and cable flanges for re-use

of existing cables

• Pressure transmitter with adapters to replace existing

pressure  switches

• Surge protectors to be installed on existing solenoid

valves to protect the EPC 60 components from peak

voltages

• MT 60 water transducer board replaces all the older

boards and sensors for the  ALCAP separators

• The EPC 60 control system is ready to utilize coming

features  introduced for the EPC 60

Alfa Laval EPC 60 Retrofit kit

EPC 60 Retrofit State-of-the-art control for older centrifugal separators

Background

Alfa Laval separators, such as the MAPX, MMPX, WHPX,

MOPX, FOPX, LOPX and MFPX, were developed decades

ago and are equipped with older control systems.

Unlike mechanical parts, it is difficult to assess the condition

of the electrical components of these systems. Damage to a

single component on a complex circuit board, for instance,

can affect the entire separation system and cause downtime.

Rather than wasting time to determine which electrical

component  requires replacement, it is common practice

in the marine and diesel industry to replace the entire card

often without considering other options.

Application

As a leader at the forefront of marine separator automation

and control systems, Alfa Laval offers a reliable way to

upgrade older generations of its control systems with new

state-of-the-art control technology. The Alfa Laval EPC 60

Retrofit kit is specifically designed to replace all Alfa Laval

separator electronic control systems in older separators,

including the IPC 231. EPC 30. EPC 41 and EPC 400.

Modernizing previous generations of Alfa Laval separators

and control systems with EPC 60 control technology:

• Ensures safe, reliable and efficient operation of the separator

• Makes the separator easier to operate

• Prolongs separator system lifetime

• Secures future spare parts supply

ABB Digital annunciator unit SACO 64D4

The annunciator unit provides immediate fault recognition, fault

identification and visual and audible alarm in an abnormal process

situation. The annunciator unit also provides a means for subsequent

fault analyses, which means that corrective measures can be carried

out without delay and you maintain full control of the process.

The annunciator units can be used as independent stand-alone units,

or several units can be interconnected and connected to printers,

terminals, etc., to form complete supervision, event sequence reporting

and data acquisition systems. The maximum annunciator system capacity

is 560 channels in one system and the resolution of the time marking is

10 milliseconds.

Scope

• Self-contained microprocessor-based annunciator unit with 64 alarm

channels

Product benefits

• Centralized alarm panel

Product features

• Sixteen output relays: 14 for group realarms, one for an audible device

and one for the self-supervision system

• Small and large stand-alone annunciator applications

• Large centralized or distributed annunciator systems with event reporting

• High immunity to electrical and electromagnetic interference

ABB SACO 64D4 is a self-contained microprocessor-based annunciator unit with 64 alarm channels

SACO 64D4 is a self-contained microprocessor-based annunciator

unit with 64 alarm channels. It is used in a variety of applications

requiring supervision of alarm and signalling contacts in power

plants, substations and industrial process installations.

The SACO 64D4 is a self-contained microprocessor-based annunciator

unit with 64 alarm channels. It is used in a variety of applications to

supervise alarm and signalling contacts in power plants, substations

and industrial process installations. The alarm unit is also approved

for use in offshore installations and marine applications.

Further, the annunciator unit can be used in any application where

on/off signals are to be supervised.

Product features

• Sixteen output relays: 14 for group realarms, one for an audible device

and one for the self-supervision system

• Small and large stand-alone annunciator applications

• Large centralized or distributed annunciator systems with event reporting

• High immunity to electrical and electromagnetic interference

ABB Model 264DD, 264HD and 264ND General Description

General Description

Model 264DD, 264HD and 264ND detailed in this data sheet apply for those

transmitters which include on high pressure measuring side, a direct mount

seal which is integral to the transducer by a short capillary connection inside

a protective rigid tube. This construction forms a standalone single assembly

suitable to be mounted to the process by the seal mounting facilities.

By properly selecting the high and low pressure side variant in the ordering

codes model 264DD can be in the following versions :

a) one direct mount seal and one flange for process connection, direct

1/4 – 18 NPT or 1/2 – 14 NPT through adapter; this allows also to connect

the other leg (wet or dry) for differential measurement.

A proper filter is supplied as standard  when 1/4 – 18 NPT connection is

selected, in order to plug the unused entry, leaving it vented for gauge

measurement with reference to atmosphere.

b) one direct mount seal and one remote seal with capillary; the two seals

allow again a differential measurement and must be selected of same

type/size.

Model 264HD and 264ND have the direct mount seal on the positive side,

respectively with the reference at atmospheric or vacuum pressure, for

gauge or absolute measurements.

Allowed types of direct mount seal are mainly used for chemical application:

– flush diaphragm flange mounted seal

-extended diaphragm flange mounted seal-off

-line threaded connection sea

-off-line flanged connection seal

ABB Model 264DD Differential/Gauge

Base accuracy : ±0.075%

Span limits

– 0.54 to 16000kPa; 2.14inH2O to 2320psi

– 1.1 to 16000kPa abs; 8mmHg to 2320psia

Reliable sensing system coupled with very latest

digital technologies

Comprehensive sensor choice

– optimize in-use total performance and stability

5–year stability

Flexible configuration facilities

– provided locally via local keys combined with LCD

indicator or via hand held terminal or PC configuration platform

Multiple protocol availability

– provides integration with HART®, PROFIBUS PA

and FOUNDATION Fieldbus platforms offering

interchangeability and transmitter upgrade capabilities

Broad selection of variants, options, fill fluids

and wetted materials

– allows total flexibility maximizing cost-effective aspect,

also providing applications with critical process media

at extended temperature range

PED compliance to sound engineering practice (SEP)

ABB Alarm annunciators

With the SACO annunciator units you can check the alarms from one collective point.

These units are used in a variety of applications requiring supervision of alarm and

signaling contacts in power plants, substations and industrial process installations.

Scope

• The annunciator units can be used as independent stand-alone units, or they can be

integrated via a fiber-optic bus to form complete supervision, event sequence reporting

and data acquisition systems

Product benefits

• Used in a variety of applications requiring monitoring of analog quantities such as

temperature, current, voltage, power, etc. in power plants, substations and industry

• Also used in off-shore installations

Product features

• Self-supervision

• Doubled auxiliary supply

• First-out alarm indication

• Event register capacity

ABB SACO 16 A3 Analog Annunciator Unit

Design

The channels of the analog annunciator unit measure voltage, current and resistance via

sensors or transducers in the process. Further, contact signals can be wired to the input

channels. The signal type can be separately set for each channel.

The channel inputs are galvanically separated from earth and from the digital part of the

annunciator electronics, but the channels are galvanically interconnected. This arrange

ment facilitates the supervision and the indication of earth faults in the transducers or the

transducer wiring.

The alarm channel inputs accept the following signal levels: 0 5 mA, 1 5 mA, 0 20 mA and

4 20 mA, 0 1 V, 0 5 V, 1 5 V, 0 10 V and 2 10 V. The following standard sensors types can

be used for temperature measurement: Pt 100. Pt 250.Pt 1000. Ni 100. Ni 120. Ni 250.

Ni 1000.

Further, any Pt or Ni signal within the range 65 1000 Ω, potentiometric signal within the

range 0 200 Ω, 0 500 Ω, 0 1 kΩ, 0 2 kΩ, 0 2.5 kΩ, 0 10 kΩ can be used and scaled.

For the resistance sensors two- or three-wire connection can be used.

In addition, the input channels can be activated by a making or a breaking contact.

The values measured can be shown as numerical values, bar graphs or curves on the dot

matrix display on the front panel. The same information can also be read by a superior

system via the serial interface.

The content of the event sequence register can be read on the display. The total system

can be configured by means of the push-buttons and the display on the front panel, or via

the serial interface.

When a measured signal exceeds or fallsbelow the set start value of the channel avisual

indication is obtained on the alarmpanel. At the same time the acoustic alarmoutput contact

picks up and, if configured, agroup alarm relay operates. The event thusgenerated is stored

in the event register.

Any information generated in the annunciatorunit can be read by a hierarchically superiorsystem

via the serial interface.

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