SPECIFICATIONS

Smith Meter® [Link]™

Bulletin SS06045 Issue/Rev. 0.7 (7/17)

Electronic Preset Delivery System

The Smith Meter® [Link]® is a microprocessor
based instrument with Ethernet capability. It is designed
to monitor and control single product, straight loading.
The unit can operate either as a stand-alone instrument
or be part of system where it communicates with an
automation or SCADA system.

FEATURES

• One arm, single product loading and unloading

• Standalone or remote controlled operation
• LACT control - BS&W monitoring, Sampler, Diverter
• Ethernet and serial communications
• Modbus and Smith communication protocols
• User authorization database and optional card
reader
• Event, transaction and W&M audit logging
• User configurable load ticket and display
• Automatic volume correction of refined/crude [Link]
liquids from LPG to asphalt based on temperature,
pressure and density using API MPMS CH.
11.1-2004 Tables and all industry standard
calculations Applications
• TechnipFMC Promass Coriolis Meter
The microLoad is ideal for any liquid transfer application
communications for density and status
requiring accurate weights and measures approved
• Globally W&M and electrical safety approved
measurement and precise real-time control. Configurability
• Built-in web server for browser access has been built-in which allows every aspect of the operation
• Transaction log export to spreadsheet to be tailored to fit a wide variety of situations.
• Programmable pulse output Refined products – Batch loading/unloading of alcohol,
• Fully programmable flow profile gasoline, lube oils, fuel oils, solvents, fertilizers, LPGs,
• Optional display back-up per OIML LNGs, and liquid chemicals into trucks, rail cars and barges.
• Three levels of parameter access security Ideal for bulk plants, shipping docks, processing installations,
and tank farms where a single unblended product is
• Automated proving assistance
transferred.
• Boolean/Algebraic custom logic expressions
Crude Oil – The microLoad supports loading, unloading
• Additization of metered or unmetered products
and LACT transfers of crude oil with built-in facilities to
• MicroMate configuration utility included monitor and average BS&W, control a sampler with up to
• Programmable language / messages four sample cans, and full diverter valve control. Refer to
• Continuous monitoring of critical functions publication AB06100 for additional information regarding
• Pulse security level B upstream/crude oil applications.
Temperature Compensation Additive monitoring provides the capability for the
The temperature compensation feature provides the [Link] to monitor feedback from the piston injectors
customer with the ability to compensate for variance in of the additive products. The [Link] monitors the
temperature from a reference temperature. This feature injector feedback switches for a change of state and counts
is used with an RTD input or a temperature transducer the errors and alarms if no change is detected within the
and, excluding the accuracy of the fluid temperature cycle or a period of time, depending on how the unit is
measurement, will exactly match the proper volume programmed. The [Link] will totalize additive
correction factor of ASTM-D-1250-04, and API MPMS volume based on confirmation signals and a programmable
CH 11.1 - 2004 tables as noted below, over the fluid volume per cycle. The totalized volume will print on the
temperature range of -58°F to 302°F (-50°C to 150°C). emulated load ticket printed on the printer output.
The following API tables can be programmed in the For Smart additives, the firmware has also been designed
[Link]: 5A, 5B, 5D, 6, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 23, 23A, with a Master/Slave type of communications, with the
23B, 23D, 23E, 24, 24A, 24B, 24D, 24E, 53, 53A, 53B, [Link] being the master and the Additive Injector
53D, 53E, 54, 54A, 54B, 54C, 54D, 54E, 59A, 59B, 59D, System being the slave. The [Link] constantly
59E, 60A, 60B, 60D, 60E; also BR1A, BR1P, BR2P, and interrogates the Additive Injector System for a change
ETH/Gas (PTB), Aromat. in status. The [Link] can be operated with
communications control over the Smart Additive Injector
System or with communication/pulse control. When the
Pressure Compensation
[Link] has communication control over the
Pressure compensation provides the customer with the Additive System, it will constantly monitor the Additive
ability to compensate the volume of product delivered at System for its status, poll the additive totals, and signal
varying pressures per API Tables 11.2.1 and 11.2.2, the system when to inject additive – all through the
using a 4-20 mA pressure transducer input. This feature communications line.
also contains real-time control functions for maintaining
The [Link] communications package has also
system pressures at the meter to a minimally-acceptable,
been designed with a pass-through communications mode.
user-definable level (pressure transducer not included).
In this mode of operation the supervisory computer can
Pressure compensation is particularly useful for light
talk to the Additive Injector System through communication
products, such as LPG, where the compressibility factor
lines run to the [Link] and from the [Link]
varies greatly with different pressures.
to the Additive Injector System(s).

Density Correction
Additization of Unmetered Products
The density correction feature provides the customer
The [Link] has a feature that allows it to additize
with the ability to correct the volume of product delivered
products that do not have a meter providing pulses on the
at varying densities (crude). The microLoad can read
main product stream. This feature was added to provide a
the line density as a 4-20 mA analog signal or through
device to handle the injection of lubricity additive into low
communications when using a Promass Coriolis meter.
sulfur diesel where the diesel is not being metered. The
[Link] has been designed to handle three separate
Metered Injectors, Piston Injectors, scenarios for the application:
and Smart Additives
Scenario 1 – With meter on main product (standard
The [Link] has been designed to provide maximum method). [Link] receives pulses from product meter
flexibility when it comes to additive control. The unit is capa- and paces additive accordingly.
ble of handling metered injectors, piston injectors and smart
Scenario 2 – Flow switch on main product line (no meter).
additives simultaneously.
No meter on the main product; the [Link] will simu-
The [Link] is capable of controlling four additive late pulses. These pulses will be generated to match the
injector systems. (One metered injector and three piston or selected high flow rate. Thus, the additive will be paced
Smart or zero metered injectors and four piston or Smart.) according to the predicted flow rate rather than
The [Link] controls the additive solenoids of the actual flow.
metered injectors to precisely inject additive into the main Scenario 3 – No flow switch or meter on main [Link]
product. It monitors the pulses of the additive meter and [Link] will start simulating pulses when the START
controls the amount of additive, based on the incoming key is pressed; thus, an operator must be present. Similarly,
pulses from the additive meter and main product meter. the batch preset size must be accurate as the addization will
be done over the entire preset amount.

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Dual Pulse Security Communications
This feature provides continuous monitoring and error The [Link] is equipped with three standard
indication alarm of pulse transmission for each preset programmable communication ports that can be set up
position per API Petroleum Measurement Standard, to be either EIA-232 or EIA-485 compatible communication
Chapter 5.5, Level B, and Institute of Petroleum Standard, ports, with baud rates up to 38,400 bps. In addition to these
IP 252/76, Part XIII, Section 1, Level B. three communication ports an Ethernet port is available
which supports FTP, HTTP, and Modbus/TCP protocols.
Automated Proving Mode
The [Link] firmware provides an automated Hardware Options
proving mode of operation. When the automated proving OIML Display
mode is activated, the [Link] will calculate the
The [Link] is designed to have two display
meter factor for a proving run based on information
options. The standard display option will operate until the
obtained during the prove. The operator can select the
power is lost and then will go blank. The OIML display option
flow rate and meter factor being proved through the keypad
is the same display but when the power is lost, the display
of the [Link]. After the prove is complete, the opera-
will maintain the data for reading by an operator for up to
tor enters the prover volume and prover temperature and
fifteen minutes.
the [Link] will calculate the new meter factor which
the operator can download to the program or ignore. The mi-
[Link] also has the capability of providing an average Specifications
meter factor over a maximum of ten batches. This feature Accuracy
allows the operator to prove the meter at up to four differ- Calculated Accuracy: The gross at standard temperature
ent flow rates without having to enter the program mode for to gross volume ratio, excluding the accuracy of fluid
each meter factor. temperature measurement, will exactly match the proper
volume correction factor or ASTM-D-1250-04 over fluid
Boolean and Algebraic Processing temperature range of -58°F to +302°F (-50°C to +150°C).
The [Link] provides the customer the flexibility to Temperature Measurement Accuracy: Fluid Temperature
set-up inputs and outputs for tasks that are not standard in is measured to within +/- 0.72°F (+/-0.4°C) over the fluid
the unit. Through Boolean processing, relays can be turned temperature of -328°F to 572°F (-200°C to 300°C). Fluid
on and off through equations and events set-up by the temperature is measured to within +/-0.45°F (+/-0.25°C)
customer. For example, a relay is required to close at the over the fluid temperature range of 32°F to 572°F (0°C to
first trip point of the load. This can be set-up using Boolean 300°C)
processing and does not require special software from the Stability: 0.1°F (0.06°C)/year
manufacturer.
Flow totalization within one pulse of input frequency
Algebraic processing is also an area the customer can use
to do simple mathematical calculations not in the unit. These
Electrical Inputs
calculations can then be used on the configurable reports or
AC Instrument Input Power
delivery display for the current transaction being run by the
Dual Voltage input 115 or 230 VAC via Switch, 50/60 Hz
unit. The last 5 user boolean and the last
5 user float registers are also stored with the transaction. Power consumption: Approximately 9 watts.
Power Interruption Tolerance: Interruption of power
Shared Printing greater than 0.05 seconds (typical) will cause an orderly
Shared printing allows multiple microLoads to generate shut-down of the [Link] and the control valve will
reports on a single printer. A single [Link] can be be immediately signaled to close.
configured to act as a "print server" (host) and all other Digital (Meter Signal) Pulse Inputs
microLoads to be "shared printers" (clients). Once the client Type: Optically-isolated solid-state voltage sensors
[Link] are configured as shared printers, they will
Quantity: Two
have their communication, transmit, and receive lines tied
together and connected to a single comm port on the print Input Voltage Range: 5 to 28 VDC compatible
server. When a shared printer microLoad is done with a Pickup Voltage: 5 VDC minimum
transaction and print is pressed on its keypad, the report is Drop-Out Voltage: 1 VDC maximum
sent via communications to the host, where it will be printed.
Current at Maximum Voltage: 20 mA maximum
Minimum Pulse Input Frequency: 3 Hz
Input Level Duration: 83 µ S minimum

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 Digital Control Inputs DC Digital Outputs
Type: Optically-isolated solid-state voltage sensors Type: Optically-isolated solid-state output
Quantity: Three user-programmable as to function

Input Voltage Range: 5 to 28 VDC compatible Quantity: Two

Pickup Voltage: 5 VDC minimum Switch Blocking Voltage: 30 VDC maximum

Drop-Out Voltage: 1 VDC maximum Load Current: 150 mA maximum with 0.6 volt drop

Current at Maximum Voltage: 20 mA maximum Power down normally open

Input Level Duration: 120 mSec minimum Pulse Output

Type: Optically-isolated solid state open-collector output.
Analog Inputs
Pulser output units are program selectable through the
Type: 20-bit analog to digital converters
[Link] keypad or communications
Function: One RTD, one 4-20 mA
Switch Blocking Voltage (Switch off): 30 VDC maximum
Temperature (RTD – Resistance Temperature Device)
Load Current (Switch On): 10 mA with 0.6 volts drop
Type: Four-wire 100 Ω platinum resistance temperature
Frequency Range: 0 to 3000Hz
detector (PRTD)
Duty Cycle: 50/50 (on/off)
PRTD Temperature Coefficient @ 32°F to be: 0.00214
Ω/Ω/°F (0.00385 Ω/Ω/°C)
Environmental
Temperature Range: -148°F to +572°F
Ambient Operating Temperature
(-100°C to +300°C)
-13°F to 140°F (-25°C to +60°C)
Temperature Measurement Accuracy: ±0.72°F (±0.4°C)
Humidity
over the specified range
5 to 95% with condensation
Current (4-20 mA) Input
Enclosure
Type: Two-wire, 4-20 mA current loop receiver,
Explosion-proof (NEMA7, Class I, Groups C and D) and
programmable as to function.
watertight (NEMA4X), IP 65
Span Adjustment: Program adjustable
Input Burden: 50Ω Electrical Safety Approvals
Accuracy: ±0.025% of range North American: UL/CUL Listed 557N UL File E23545
Resolution: One part in 1,048,576 Class I, Division 1, Groups C & D; Class II, Groups E, F
Voltage Drop: Two volts maximum &G
Class I, Zone1, AEx d ib IIB T6
Sampling Rate: One Sample/300 mSec minimum.
UL Enclosure 4X, CSA Enclosure 4
Global
Electrical Outputs
Ex d ib IIB T6 Gb (Um = 250V) IP 65 Tamb = -25°C to 60°C
DC Power
ATEX: DEMKO 04 ATEX 0403315X
12 VDC +/-5%, 180 mA maximum, short circuited
IEC: IEC Ex UL 04.0007X
protected.
AC Digital Outputs
Weights & Measures Approvals
Type: Optically isolated solid-state output
United States: NTEP CC 05-049
user-programmable as to function
Canada: Measurement Canada NOA AV-2388 & AV-2387C
Quantity: Four
International: OIML R117-1 Test Report + WELMEC 7.2
Load Voltage Range: 90 – 280 VAC (rms) 48 – 63 Hz European Union: MID Directive 2014/32/EU
Steady-State Load Current Range: 0.05A (rms) minimum For others, consult factory.
to 0.50 amp (rms) maximum into an inductive load. NMi Netherlands: Evaluation Certificate
Leakage Current at Maximum Voltage Rating: 2.5 mA Brazil: INMETRO/DIMEL No. 0143
maximum at 240 VAC. Australia: Supplementary Certificate of Approval NMI S496

On-State Voltage Drop: 2.0 VAC at maximum load

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Electromagnetic Compatibility COMMUNICATIONS
European Union: Serial:
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU Number of Ports: Three

EN 61326-1 Electrical equipment for measurement, Configuration: EIA-485 Four-wire or two wire Multi-
control, and laboratory use. drop network with optional termination resistor or
EIA-232 Three-wire communications link
Data Rate: Programmable asynchronous data
(Baud) rate from 2,400 to 38,400 bps
Data Format: Fixed at one start bit, one stop bit,
eight data bits, and no parity
Line Protocol: Full duplex, no echo character
Data Structure: ASCII character oriented, modeled
after ISO Standard 1155
Protocols: Smith Meter Terminal, Smith Meter mini
computer, Modbus (PI-MBUS-300 Rev. D)
Ethernet:
Protocols: Smith/IP, Modbus TCP, http
10/100 Base TRJ-45
8 or 10 pin UTP (unshielded twisted pair) connector­

[Link] – Modeling

ML - XP - STD - 1

Model Designation Hardware Option

1 - STD
2 - OIML Display Option

Housing Firmware
XP - UL/CUL, EExd [ib] IIB T6 STD - Standard
DEMKO A/S (Explosion proof)

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[Link] – dimensions
4.7"
(119)

(221)
(188)

8.7"
7.4"
(249)
9.8"

.250"
6.0" Minimum
(152) (4 Places)

Conduit Entrances

Side View

1.2" 1.2"
(30) (30)

3/4" NPT
Through
(Typical 2 Places)
(127)
5.0"
(152)
6.0"

(64)
2.5"

1/2" NPT
Through
(Typical 2 Places)

Explosion-Proof Housing

Note: Dimensions – Inches to the nearest tenth (millimetres to the nearest whole mm),
each independently dimensioned from respective engineering drawings.

Revisions included in SS06045 Issue/Rev. 0.7 (7/17):

Updated Electrical Safety Approvals for North America and the Electromagnetic Compatibility directive for the European Union on page 5.
The specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice and any user of said specifications should verify from the manufacturer that the specifications are currently in
effect. O
 therwise, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the use of specifications which may have been changed and are no longer in effect.
Contact information is subject to change. For the most current contact information, visit our website at [Link]/measurementsolutions and click on the “Contact Us” link
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