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Technical data
Litronic-WMS II
water cut meter / water cut analyzer
rod sensor P45-GD
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Rod sensor P45-GD

Features
- Evaluation of the complex dielectric in the high frequency stray field
- Freely scalable measuring range
- Material curve switching
- Sensor replacement without recalibration
- Temperature compensation
- Integrated microprocessor with mean value calculation
- Limit value analysis
- Digital measuring value transmission
- Medium contacted parts 1.4571 (AISI 316TI) 2.4819, Hastelloy®C-276, Alloy C-276 and PEEK
- Electronics integrated in transmitter head
- Transmitter head multiprotocol: 4-20 mA, HART
- External display in separate housing (accessories)
Subject to change without notice

Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH 1/5

Im Elchgrund 12, 88427 Bad Schussenried, Germany
Postbox 145, Phone: +49 7583 949-807
www.liebherr.com, E-Mail: [email protected]
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Technical data rod sensor P45-GD

Physical principle Capacitive determination in the high-frequency stray field

Measuring range 0 bis 100 % water content

Frequency 22 MHz

Cycle of up-date 65,535 ms

Measuring precision measurement of temperature ± 0,5 °C

Measured value transmission – Sensor-display unit Current loop with 4...20 mA for external display (option)

Measured value transmission – Sensor-PLC or Central com- Analog: 4...20 mA aktive at 500 Ohm
puter digital: Hart Modem

Valid measurement 3,75 mA to 21,6 mA (NAMUR)

Error display <3,6 mA to >22 mA (NAMUR)

Signal resolution interface 16 bit

Max. length of connection cable 1000 m (cable type dependent)

Supply voltage Un = 12 V DC (SELV/PELV)

Medium temperature -5 °C* to 80 °C

Ambient temperature sensor head 5 °C to 80 °C

Ambient temperature transmitter head 5 °C to 70 °C

Storage temperature -25 °C to 80 °C

Operating pressure -1 bar to 75 bar

Protection class transmitter head IP 65

Protection claas sensor IP 68

Material housing / rod 1.4571 (AISI 316TI)

Optional: 2.4819, Hastelloy®C-276, Alloy C-276

Material transmitter head Die-cast aluminium, copper content of max. 0,1 %

Housing transmitter head W/H/D 88 mm / 160 mm / 143 mm

Material measuring field/wear protection PEEK

Measuring field position Front or side

Rod diameter 45 mm
Subject to change without notice

Rod length 6 to 32” (longer rod lengths upon request)

*under special conditions

Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH 2/5

Im Elchgrund 12, 88427 Bad Schussenried, Germany
Postbox 145, Phone: +49 7583 949-807
www.liebherr.com, E-Mail: [email protected]
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Accuracy

Water Content Accuracy Resolution With Damping value

0-1 % +/- 0.05 % 0.011 % 0,005 %
0-10 % +/- 0.07 % 0.014 % 0,005 %
0-20 % +/- 0.08 % 0.017 % 0,005 %
0-50 % +/- 0.14 % 0.029 % 0,005 %
0-100 % +/- 0.24 % 0.050 % 0,005 %

Remarks:
These values apply if the customer creates his own material calibration curve and if this material calibration curve is deter-
mined individually for each sensor.
A precondition for exact and reproducible results is a well-mixed emulsion with a constant consistence.

For optimal measurement of the water content, the temperature should be kept as constant as possible.
If this is not possible, the temperature should change as slowly as possible.
Deviations are to be expected if the temperature changes more than 1K/min.

The measurement of the water content is based on the difference between the relative permittivity of the material
(e.g. Oil) and the relative permittivity of water. If the relative permittivity of the material is temperature-dependent and major
temperature changes are to be expected and the requirements for accuracy are high, temperature
compensation must be used.

In order to achieve the best possible measurement results, a sensor check should be carried out regularly.

The accuracy depends on how well the parameters for the user calibration curve were determined and how many control points
were used to calculate the calibration curve. It also depends on how well the samples reflect the actual water content.

The density should remain constant during the measurement. If the density changes during the measurement,
an external density signal and an external computing unit must be used to compensate for this value.
Subject to change without notice

If other substances (e.g. contamination) are involved in the process, deviations can occur if these substances
have a different permittivity.

The damping value in the WIO software can be used for signal conditioning.

Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH 3/5

Im Elchgrund 12, 88427 Bad Schussenried, Germany
Postbox 145, Phone: +49 7583 949-807
www.liebherr.com, E-Mail: [email protected]
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Certificates
ATEX / UKEX:
EU-type examination certificate number: EPS 21 ATEX 1 140 X
EPS 22 UKEX 1 159 X

EN IEC 60079-0:2018, EN 60079-1:2014, EN 60079-11:2012, EN 60079-26:2015, EN 60079-31:2014

Gas EX-protection:
II 1/2 G Ex db/ia IIC T4 Ga/Gb
Dust EX-protection:
II 1/2 D Ex tb/ia IIIC T135°C Da/Db

IECEx:
Certificate number: IECEx EPS 21.0047X

IEC 60079-0:2017 Edition: 7.0, IEC 60079-1:2014-06 Edition: 7.0, IEC 60079-11:2011 Edition: 6.0
IEC 60079-26:2014-10 Edition: 3.0, IEC 60079-31:2013 Edition: 2

Gas EX-protection:
Ex db/ia IIC T4 Ga/Gb
Dust EX-protection:
Ex tb/ia IIIC T135°C Da/Db

Further remarks
- The welding process connection for integration in pipe or the implementation in your plant must be provided by
customer, following the specifications of Liebherr.
- For the water in oil measurement, a factory basic calibration will be done.
- The sensor has been specially designed to measure the water content in binary emulsions and powder&bulk.
- A basic calibration is carried out at the factory for water in oil measurement.
- A precise technical clarification is absolutely necessary.

- The Liebherr address, the Liebherr Logo, as the manufacturer / distributor must always be read in full, so it is not
allowed to paste or cover it.

Observe special conditions of use

- For the power supply of the sensor use only a power supply for the relevant device category.
- Build-up of electrostatic charge on the painted enclosure shall be avoided.
High charge generating processes shall be excluded.
- The flameproof joints are not intended to be repaired.
- The cable can only be installed movable if the ambient temperature around is between 5 °C and 70 °C.
- If the cable has to be connected within the potentially explosive area, the cable must have a minimum
protection class of IP-6x or another accepted type of protection for that area.
Subject to change without notice

- The allowed sensor head ambient temperature in process is between 5 °C to 80 °C

- The allowed transmitter head ambient temperature in process is between 5 °C to 70 °C

Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH 4/5

Im Elchgrund 12, 88427 Bad Schussenried, Germany
Postbox 145, Phone: +49 7583 949-807
www.liebherr.com, E-Mail: [email protected]
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Litronic-WMS PC-SOFTWARE WIO

For commissioning and service of Litronic-WMS II sensors.

Features:
- Operation with standard HART modem and PC (MS-Windows 10)
- Parameterization of the sensors
- Diagnostic function with display of measuring parts, water content, media temperature
- Input of media-specific curves (linear or polynomial up to 3rd order) and offset
- Curve switching measurement and data recording in file (for import into Microsoft Excel)

Default language of the software and the online help is German, English and French.

Note: Translation into other languages is possible at additional costs.

Subject to change without notice

Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH 5/5

Im Elchgrund 12, 88427 Bad Schussenried, Germany
Postbox 145, Phone: +49 7583 949-807
www.liebherr.com, E-Mail: [email protected]