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7E.171-E
Issue 3 - 2018

SMART pressure transmitter

Series LD256
for use in intrinsically safe area
Description
LD256 series SMART pressure transmitters are microprocessor
based instruments that combine the analog signal advantages
(4-20 mA) together with the flexibility of digital communication using
HART® protocol. They can be remotely configured by a universal
hand held terminal (HHT) or by a PC with a dedicated interface and
Spiarx Sarco software.
Moreover, it is possible to locally configure the instruments (zero
and span) by means of 2 pushbuttons and to display the data on
the wide LCD display.
The LD256 transmitters, complete with diaphragm in AISI 316,
measure relative pressure with spans from 0.023 to 400 bar.
The pressure measuring element is a piezoresitive sensor.
It is possible to choose a variety of sensors to satisfy all process
conditions.
The Spiarx Sarco measuring cell contains the sensor and transmits
pressure to the electronics. Thermal drift is compensated using the
temperature signal generated by a PTC thermistor integrated in the
sensor itself.
Based on these readings the microprocessor generates the 4-20 mA
analog output “two wires system” and displays the pressure
measurement on the LCD.
Some of the main characteristics of this microprocessor-based
transmitter, are:
- Wide rangeability.
- Automatic temperature compensation.
- Digital communication using HART® protocol.

Functional data
With reference to the following, please note these definitions:
Nominal range: (referred to the sensor mounted in the
instrument) the measured pressure range for which the sensor has
been designed. Defined as a minimum and maximum value.
Measuring range: the minimum and maximum range values for
which the transmitter is to be calibrated.
Measuring span: the interval between minimum and maximum
values of the measuring range.
Input scale initial value or zero input: minimum pressure value
within in the measuring range.
Input full scale value: maximum pressure value within in the
measuring range.

Measuring range and span limits Transmitter parameters

Nominal SPAN Range limits The parameters that are available for display and setting are:
Overpressure
Ref. range min/max min/max Measuring span: possibility to change from 3.3% to 100% of the
(max bar)
bar bar bar nominal span.
D 0/0.35 0.023/0.35 -0.35/0.35 2 Zero adjustment: digital calibration ± 15%.
E 0/1 0.067/1 -1/1 6 Low/upper range values: they can be set within the nominal range
F 0/2.5 0.117/2.5 -1/2.5 10 provided that the span > minimum span.
G 0/5 0.2/5 -1/5 16 Damping: digitally adjustable from 0 to 60 sec.
(Minimum response time ~ 0.1 sec.).
H 0/10 0.367/10 -1/10 30
Reverse output: automatically obtained via software.
K 0/30 1.033/30 -1/30 75
L 0/100 3.37/100 -1/100 250 Self-test: in case of malfunction the analog output is forced to the
fail-safe state 3.8 mA or 23.2 mA.
M 0/200 6.7/200 -1/200 500
Measuring units: 18 different pressure units or % of the measuring
N 0/400 13.4/400 -1/400 600 span, selectable via software.

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Physical characteristics Physical specifications
Power supply: 12.5 - 30 Vdc. Process wetted parts: AISI 316.
Output signal: Analog 4-20 mA, 2 wires. Digital using HART®. Housing: die cast aluminum alloy EN AB-44100 finished with epoxy
Response time: <256 ms (Std Hart®) resin (RAL 5010). It is dust and sand tight and protected against sea
Measured value update frequency: wave effects as defined by IEC IP66. Suitable for tropical climate
4-20 mA + HartR output: ~ 1s operation as defined by DIN 50015.
Polling time: Covers O-ring: EPDM.
4-20 mA + HartR output: ~ 800 ms Filling fluid: silicone oil.
Nameplate: stainless steel, fixed on housing.
Ambient conditions
Process connection: see ordering information.
Temperature Electrical connections: two cable entries on electronic M20x1.5
Process fluid: -40 ÷ +80°C and cable gland PG 13.5 for 7 to 12 mm diameter cable.
Housing: -40 ÷ +80°C Terminal board: 2 terminals for signal wiring up to 1.5 mm2
Handling and storage: -40 ÷ +90°C
(14 AWG). Connection for ground and cable shield.
Relative Humidity: 0 a 100%
R.H. LCD display reading: -10 ÷ +65°C Mounting position: any position.
Net weight: 1.4 kg approx.
Power supply parameters
If Ta<60°C
Options
Ui = 30 V, Ii = 100 mA; Pi = 0.75W; Ci = 10 nF; Li ≈0 mH Bracket: for 2 inch pipe mounting.
Degreasing: for oxygen service.
If 60<Ta<80°C
Ui = 25.2 V, Ii = 100 mA; Pi = 0.62W; Ci = 10 nF; Li ≈0 mH Housing: AISI 316

Performances Directive 2014/68/EU (PED)

Output resolution: < 0,01% nominal range (at 20°C) Pressure equipment until Category III, for fluids (gases, liquids and
Accuracy comprehensive of non-linearity, repeatability and vapours) in Group 1.
hysteresis:
Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX)
<0.07% FS (0 ÷ 80°C)
<0.2% FS (0 ÷ -40°C) Equipment for explosive atmospheres Group II Category 1G
suitable for zones 0, 1, and 2.
Dead band: negligible
Display resolution: 0.1 Intrinsically Safe: Ex ia IIC T6 Ga (-40°C > Tamb ÷ +40°C)
Ex ia IIC T5 Ga (-40°C > Tamb ÷ +55°C)
Influence of operating conditions Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (-40°C > Tamb ÷ +80°C)
Thermal drift: referred to -10 ÷ +80°C range. Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC)
Zero: ± 0.1%/10°C. Span: ± 0.1%/10°C at nominal range.
Long term stability: <0.1% FS/year Equipment with an adequate level of electromagnetic compatibility.
Power supply effect: Negligible between 12.5 and 30 Vdc.

Calibration
Standard: at nominal range, direct action.
On request: at the conditions specified with the order.

Dimensional drawing

* 110 mm with both covers mounted.

130 mm is the space required to remove both covers.

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Series LD256
for use in intrinsically safe area
½"
A 20 18
B G NPT
Fig. 1 - Screwed connection for nominal range ≤ 30 bar

½"
A 20 18
B G NPT
Fig. 2 - Screwed connection for nominal range ≥ 100 bar

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Series LD256
for use in intrinsically safe area
ORDERING INFORMATION Example : LD256-H-1-K-1-0-1-0-1-1
Code number LD256 H 1 K 1 0 1 0 1 1

HART Pressure Transmitter H

Pressure connection
Screwed ½" G-M 0
Screwed ½" NPT-M 1
Screwed ½" G-F 2
Screwed ½" NPT-F 3
Screwed 1” G-M 4
Union nut 65x1/6 (*) (**) 5
Union nut 78x1/6 (*) (**) 6
Clamp 1" ½ (*) (**) 7
Clamp 2” (*) (**) 8
Special 9
Nominal range Measuring range Measuring range
min. max
0/0.35 bar 0÷0.023 bar 0÷0.35 bar D
0/1 bar 0÷0.067 bar 0÷1 bar E
0/2.5 bar 0÷0.117 bar 0÷2.5 bar F
0/5 bar 0÷0.2 bar 0÷5 bar G
0/10 bar 0÷0.367 bar 0÷10 bar H
0/30 bar 0÷1.033 bar 0÷30 bar K
0/100 bar 0÷3.37 bar 0÷100 bar L
0/200 bar 0÷6.7 bar 0÷200 bar M
0/400 bar 0÷13.4 bar 0÷400 bar N
Speciale 9
Calibration
Standard (Nominal range) 1
Optional on request 2
Diaphragm material
Stainless steel AISI 316 0
Hastelloy C 276 2
Special 9
Options
Without 0
Bracket for 2 inch pipe mounting 1
Housing: AISI 316 SS. 2
Special 9
Options
Without 0
Bracket for 2 inch pipe mounting 1
Housing: AISI 316 SS. 2
Special 9
Options
Without 0
Bracket for 2 inch pipe mounting 1
Housing: AISI 316 SS. 2
Special 9
Explosion protection
Exia intrinsic safety 1
(*) For nominal range < 50bar
(**) Minimum calibration allowable = 500 mbar

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