TM MAGNETIC LEVEL INDICATOR Vector™ is a rugged, reliable and costeffective Magnetic Level Indicator (MLI). Suitable for a variety of installations, Vector has many basic features and is precisionengineered and manufactured to ensure a long service life. MLIs are widely used to replace highmaintenance sight and gauge glass indicators and are increasingly used in new applications. Optional switches and transmitters are available to provide various output signals for level control. TM • Feedwater heaters • Blowdown flash tanks • Hot wells • Oil/water separators • Vacuum tower bottoms • Flash drums • Alkylation units • Surge tanks • Propane vessels • Gas chillers • Storage tanks • Deaerators ...and many others 2 Principle of Operation A float travels up and down in a chamber that is mounted to a liquidcontaining vessel. The float contains a magnetic assembly that interacts with an externally-mounted visual indicator. As the float follows the liquid surface or liquid-liquid interface, the magnetic field causes highly contrasting flags in the visual indicator to rotate. The result is a clearly defined representation of the liquid level in the vessel. Features • Rugged, industrial-grade construction • Field adjustable visual indicator for convenient viewing • Continuous measuring range up to 216 in. (549 cm) • Compatible with electronic point switches and continuous level transmitters • Media specific gravity as low as 0.54 • Shatter-resistant viewing window • Single magnet per flag to enhance float coupling effect and self-alignment The Vector™ float contains high-strength alloy magnets that facilitate a strong coupling with the externally-mounted visual indication, as well as any switches or transmitters. Every float is manufactured specifically for each application. Process pressure, temperature, and media specific gravity are all factored into the custom design. The Vector™ high-visibility visual indicator is constructed with quality materials and engineered for reliable performance. Each flag contains an alloy magnet that maximizes coupling with the float. The flags are mechanically limited to a half-rotation, which eliminates the possibility of over-rotation common with other magnetic level indicators. 3 1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Unit of Measure for Center-to-Center 3 Mounting Configuration & Chamber Construction 6 7 8 Connection Orientation Chamber Top Chamber Bottom A Side / Side Welded Flat Cap Threaded Plug (NPT) B Side / Side Threaded Plug (NPT) Welded Flat Cap 1 Side / Side Welded Flat Cap Flange 2 Side / Side Flange Welded Flat Cap 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 A 150# B 300# Material of Construction A 316/316L Stainless Steel Chamber B 316/316L Stainless Steel Chamber with Carbon Steel Fittings & Flanges C 304/304L Stainless Steel Chamber D 304/304L Stainless Steel Chamber with Carbon Steel Fittings & Flanges 1 PVC plastic 2 CPVC plastic Option A Option B Option 1 Option 2 Construction Grade 1 Industrial Grade Chamber Flange Type N No Chamber Flange (required if model code 3 is either A or B) A Raised Face Slip-On Flange (required if model code 3 is either 1 or 2) P Full Face Socket Flange (for PVC and CPVC material only) 9 Process Connection Type A Process Connection Size A 1/2” M Male Threaded (NPT) B 3/4” R C 1” D 1-1/2” E 2” Raised Face Flange, Slip-On Style Butt Weld Van Stone Flange (PVC / CPVC only) Gasket Style for Chamber Flange (if applicable) N None (required if model code 3 is either A or B) A Flexible Graphite Ring (required if model code 3 is either 1 or 2) P EPDM Rubber (required if model code 5 is either 1 or 2) 8 Process Connection Type Consult factory. Chamber Bolting Material N None (required if model code 3 is either A or B) Q Alloy Steel with Cadmium Plating (required if model code 3 is either 1 or 2) 24 25 Mounting Configuration & Chamber Construction RFSO Flange Option A 4 18 Required Flange Rating Other gasket options available. 11 15 E English (inches) M Metric (centimeters) 1 10 14 3 Vector™ Magnetic Level Indicator 2 5 13 Product Name 4 4 12 Threaded NPT Option M Buttweld Option R 1 2 19 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 12‒13 Measuring Scale 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Vent Size & Type NN None 11 1/2” NPT with Hex Plug 21 3/4” NPT with Hex Plug 14‒15 Drain Size & Type NN None 11 1/2” NPT with Hex Plug 21 3/4” NPT with Hex Plug 16 INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS Option N Option 1 INSTRUMENTS Option 2 Other Considerations for Chamber Construction N None 1 Jupiter Transmitter (Top Mount) 2 Jupiter or OCT Transmitter (Top Mount Offset & Top Mount High Temperature) 3 Jupiter or OCT Transmitter (Bottom Mount, Bottom Mount High Temperature) Vector can be combined with various externally-mounted accessories, INSTRUMENTS including switches and transmitters. Transmitter, however, requires the MLI chamber to be lengthened slightly to accommodate the probe. Option 3 Refer to pages 6 & 7 for additional information regarding accessories. 23‒25 Center-to-Center & VIL 17 Insulation Options N None T Transmitter Pad: Required for Jupiter or OCT between 165°F to 375°F (74°C to 191°C) V Indicator & Jupiter Pad: Required between 376°F to 850°F (192°C to 454°C) W Indicator & OCT Pad: Required between 376°F to 425°F (192°C to 218°C) 18 19 orionxpress Y Pad for Indicator Only: Required when temperatures greater than 375°F (191°C) A Insulation Blanket for Chamber: Optional up to 500°F (260°C) Measurement Type & Indication Style Total level 1 Orange / Black Flags Interface level 5 Orange / Black Flags 2 Yellow / Black Flags 6 Yellow / Black Flags 3 Red / White Flags 7 Red / White Flags 4 Red / Silver Flags 8 Red / Silver Flags Measuring Scale N None 1 Feet / Inches 2 Meters / Centimeters 3 Running Inches 4 Percent (markings in increments of 5%) 20‒22 Factory Assigned Codes 23‒25 Center-to-Center & Visual Indication Length X X X These codes are factory assigned based on application data shipment program Expedited 3 week lead time at no additional cost. See back cover for additional details. some restrictions apply XXX Specify in INCHES when model code 2 is E Specify in CENTIMETERS when model code 2 is M 5 Configuration A Configuration B Configuration 1 Notes: Configuration 2 Upper chamber dimension will vary if a Jupiter or OCT level transmitter is specified. Lower chamber dimension varies to accommodate extended floats. Lower specific gravities normally result in longer floats to achieve required amount of buoyancy force. 6 SPECIFICATIONS | VECTOR™ MAGNETIC LEVEL INDICATOR Product Name Vector™ Materials of Construction – MLI 316/316L stainless steel 304/304L stainless steel Carbon Steel process connections and fittings available Chamber material must be non-ferromagnetic Materials of Construction – Float Stainless steel and titanium - varies depending on process conditions Construction Grade Industrial Certified material test report (CMTR) Available upon request Pressure Class Ratings ANSI 150# & 300# Process Connection Sizes 1/2” Process Connection Types Raised face slip-on style flange, threaded nipple, buttweld nipple Measuring Range 12 to 216 in (30 to 549 cm) Temperature Range -40° to +500° F (-40° to +260° C) Pressure Range Full vacuum to 740 psig (51.02 bar) 3/4” 1” 1-1/2” 2” All chambers are hydrostatically tested at 1.5x design pressure Specific Gravity Range ≥ 0.54 Visual Indicators Magnetically actuated flag assembly in contrasting orange/black, yellow/black, red/white, or red/silver colors Maximum Viewing Distance Approximately 100 feet (31 meters) Measuring Scale Feet/Inches, Meters/Centimeters, Running Inches Switch Options Model OES electric cam operated snap action (refer to Orion bulletin: OES-100) Model ORS electric reed type (refer to Orion bulletin: ORS-300) Transmitter Options Model 2xx Jupiter Magnetostrictive (refer to Orion bulletin: ORI-148) Model OCT analog reed chain (refer to Orion bulletin: OCT-400) High Temperature Insulation Fiberglass material with weather-resistant silicone jacket ACCESSORIES Electronic Point Level Switches Model: OES 10.1 Amp DPDT Snap Action Switch refer to bulletin: OES-100 Model: ORS 1 Amp SPDT Reed Switch refer to bulletin: ORS-300 Continuous Level Transmitters Model: OCT Reed Chain Transmitter refer to bulletin: OCT-400 Model: Jupiter Magnetostrictive Transmitter refer to bulletin: ORI-148 Magnetic Particle Trap Ideal for process media containing ferrous particles. These particles can enter the MLI chamber and coat the magnetic float rendering it inoperable. The trap will collect these particles so that they can be periodically removed. 7 Magnetic Level Indicator (MLI) orionxpress shipment program MLI with Integral Guided Wave Radar Dual-Chamber MLI Magnetostrictive Tansmitter Orion Instruments is dedicated to reducing product lead times through ongoing efficiency initiatives and strategic inventory management. OrionXpress is available for select product configurations and will allow your product to ship within 3 weeks of placing the order. Look for the blue shaded options throughout the model number: E Example 2105 Oak Villa Boulevard • Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70815 • 225-906-2343 • Toll Free 866-55-ORION (866-556-7466) • Fax 225-906-2344 • www.orioninstruments.com Copyright © 2014 Orion Instruments, LLC. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. Performance specifications are effective with date of issue and are subject to change without notice. Orion, Orion logotype, Magnetrol, Magnetrol logotype, Aurora, and Eclipse are registered trademarks of Magnetrol International. Atlas, Gemini, Vector, Jupiter, and InstaSeal are trademarks of Magnetrol International. REGISTERED TO ISO 9001:2008 BULLETIN: ORI-140.1 EFFECTIVE: JUNE 2014