4B Binswitch Elite BSE1V10C User manual

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Binswitch Elite
CAPACITANCE POINT LEVEL SENSOR
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION MANUAL
Part No. BSE1V10C / BSE2V10C
APPROVED
Class II Div. 1
CUS
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CUSTOMER SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES Page 4 - 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Page 6
SPECIFICATIONS Page 6
DIMENSIONS Page 6
INSTALLATION Page 7
WIRING DIAGRAMS Page 8
SENSOR CALIBRATION Page 9
TESTING & COMMISSIONING Page 9
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Page 10
BINSWITCH ACCESSORIES Page 10
PRODUCT WARRANTY Page 11
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Dear 4B Customer:
Congratulations on your purchase. 4B appreciates your business and is pleased you
have chosen our products to meet your needs.
Please read in its entirety and understand the literature accompanying the product before
you place the product into service. Please read the safety precautions carefully before
operating the product. With each product you purchase from 4B, there are some basic
but important safety considerations you must follow to be sure your purchase is permitted
to perform its design function and operate properly and safely, giving you many years
of reliable service. Please read and understand the Customer Safety Responsibilities
listed below. Failure to follow this safety directive and the Operation Manuals and other
material furnished or referenced, may result in serious injury or death.
SAFETY NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS
A. In order to maximize efciency and safety, selecting the right equipment for each
operation is vital. The proper installation of the equipment, and regular maintenance
and inspection is equally important in continuing the proper operation and safety
of the product. The proper installation and maintenance of all our products is the
responsibility of the user unless you have asked 4B to perform these tasks.
B. All installation and wiring must be in accordance with Local and National Electrical
Codes and other standards applicable to your industry. (Please see the article
“Hazard Monitoring Equipment Selection, Installation and Maintenance” at www.
go4b.com.) The installation of the wiring should be undertaken by an experienced
and qualied professional electrician. Failure to correctly wire any product and/or
machinery can result in the product or machine failing to operate as intended, and can
defeat its design function.
C. Periodic inspection by a qualied person will help assure your 4B product is
performing properly. 4B recommends a documented inspection at least annually and
more frequently under high use conditions.
D. Please see the last page of this manual for all warranty information regarding this
product.
CUSTOMER SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. READ ALL LITERATURE PROVIDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT
Please read all user, instruction and safety manuals to ensure that you understand your
product operation and are able to safely and effectively use this product.
2. YOU BEST UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS
Every customer and operation is unique, and only you best know the specic needs
and capabilities of your operation. Please call the 24-hour hotline at 309-698-5611 for
assistance with any questions about the performance of products purchased from 4B. 4B
is happy to discuss product performance with you at any time.

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3. SELECT A QUALIFIED AND COMPETENT INSTALLER
Correct installation of the product is important for safety and performance. If you have
not asked 4B to perform the installation of the unit on your behalf, it is critical for the
safety of your operation and those who may perform work on your operation that you
select a qualied and competent electrical installer to undertake the installation. The
product must be installed properly to perform its designed functions. The installer should
be qualied, trained, and competent to perform the installation in accordance with Local
and National Electrical Codes, all relevant OSHA Regulations, as well as any of your
own standards and preventive maintenance requirements, and other product installation
information supplied with the product. You should be prepared to provide the installer
with all necessary installation information to assist in the installation.
4. ESTABLISH AND FOLLOW A REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
SCHEDULE FOR YOUR 4B PRODUCTS
You should develop a proper maintenance and inspection program to conrm that your
system is in good working order at all times. You will be in the best position to determine
the appropriate frequency for inspection. Many different factors known to the user will
assist you in deciding the frequency of inspection. These factors may include but are not
limited to weather conditions; construction work at the facility; hours of operation; animal
or insect infestation; and the real-world experience of knowing how your employees
perform their jobs. The personnel or person you select to install, operate, maintain,
inspect or perform any work whatsoever, should be trained and qualied to perform these
important functions. Complete and accurate records of the maintenance and inspection
process should be created and retained by you at all times.
5. RETAIN AND REFER TO THE OPERATION MANUAL FOR 4B’S SUGGESTED
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION RECOMMENDATIONS
As all operations are different, please understand that your specic operation may require
additional adjustments in the maintenance and inspection process essential to permit
the monitoring device to perform its intended function. Retain the Operation Manual
and other important maintenance and service documents provided by 4B and have
them readily available for people servicing your 4B equipment. Should you have any
questions, please call the free 24-hour hotline number (309-698-5611).
6. SERVICE REQUEST
If you have questions or comments about the operation of your unit or require the unit to
be serviced please contact the 4B location who supplied the product or send your request
via fax [phone]) or call us via our 24-hour hotline number in the USA (309-698-
5611). Please have available product part numbers, serial numbers, and approximate
date of installation. In order to assist you, after the product has been placed into service,
complete the online product registration section which is accessed via our website www.
go4b.com/usa.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Binswitch Elite sensor detects level or plug situations for bulk granular solids or liquids in tanks, bins,
or silos and can be used as a plug or choke detector in chutes, conveyors and elevator legs. The sensor
is fully encapsulated in a 30 mm diameter nylon body that is corrosion and abrasion resistant, dust-tight
and waterproof. The Binswitch Elite operates by detecting capacitance change when material is present.
A user selectable relay output can be magnetically calibrated to be normally energized or de-energized,
and during calibration the sensor automatically compensates for material build up, shields or attached
metal probes.
WARNING
Always lockout and tagout machinery prior to installation
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Power Supply - BSE1V10C - 24 to 240 VAC or 12 to 240 VDC
BSE2V10C - 24 to 240 VAC/VDC (universal supply)
Operating Temperature - -13°F (-25°C) to 158°F (70°C)
Sensing Range - 1 inch (25 mm) maximum
Output Modes -
BSE1V10C - Energized: output on (N/O and common contacts closed)
De-energized: output off (N/C and common contacts closed)
BSE2V10C - Energized: output on (5.2V drop maximum)
De-energized: output off (< 1mA leakage maximum)
Output - BSE1V10C - Relay rated 240 VAC 3A maximum
BSE2V10C - FET rated 200 mA maximum
Calibration Controls - 1. Sensitivity control screw (bin must be empty when calibrating)
2. Magnetic calibration point (bin must be empty when calibrating)
Red LED Indication - On - normally energized (see sensor calibration for details)
Cable - BSE1V10C - 6 ft. (2 m) 5 wire
BSE2V10C - 6 ft. (2 m) 2 wire
Enclosure - Nylon
Protection - IP65
Approvals - CSA Class II Division 1 Groups E, F and G (USA & Canada)
ATEX & CE Versions Available (Europe)
DIMENSIONS
6-1/8 in. (155 mm)
1-3/16 in.
(30 mm)
M30 x 1.5 x 10 mm Threads 6 ft. (2 m) Cable
6.2 mm Overall Jacket Diameter
LED
Sensitivity
Control
Screw
Magnetic
Calibration
Point

INSTALLATION
The Binswitch Elite may be mounted horizontally or vertically. 4B offers two mounts, SMP or the
BMPG36 (see illustrations below). The end of the sensor must be at least one inch from the bin wall or
other metalwork.
It is important that the Binswitch is not located in the direct ow path of any abrasive material. However,
if the Binswitch must be located in the path of an abrasive material, use in conjunction with the BAS
(Binswitch Abrasion Shield).
Three alternative mounting methods are available for the Binswitch Elite, see gures A, B and C below:
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Fig. A -
Cut and drill holes as shown and
attach mounting plate (SMP)
using six 5/16” x 3/4” (M8 x 20)
bolts, nuts and washers. Slide
Binswitch into position and
secure by tightening mounting
plate adaptor (BMPA).
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
Fig. B -
Cut holes as shown and attach
mounting gland (BMPG36) using
locknut. Slide binswitch into
position and secure with clamp.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
Fig. C -
Cut and drill holes as shown.
Attach mounting plate (SMP)
using six 5/16” x 3/4” (M8 x 20)
bolts, nuts and washers. Slide
Binswitch into abrasion shield
(BAS) and tighten BAS into
mounting plate (SMP).
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
Minimum Projection
3/8” (10 mm)
Minimum Projection
3/8” (10 mm)
Wall / Casing
Wall / Casing
7” (178 mm)
7” (178 mm)
5-15/16”
(150 mm)
5-15/16”
(150 mm)
Mounting Plate (SMP)
Mounting Plate (SMP)
Binswitch
Binswitch
Binswitch
3/4” NPT Conduit
Adaptor (A34NPT)
3/4” NPT Conduit
Adaptor (A34NPT)
3/4” NPT Conduit
Adaptor (A34NPT)
Mounting Plate Adaptor (BMPA)
1-1/4” Thread
Minimum Projection
3/8” (10 mm)
Wall / Casing
Mounting Gland (BMPG36)
Locknut
2”
(50 mm)
Binswitch Abrasion Shield (BAS)
1-1/4” Thread

WIRING DIAGRAMS
All wiring must be In accordance with local and national electrical codes and should be undertaken by
an experienced and qualied electrician.
Always use dust/liquid tight exible metal conduit with approved ttings to protect the sensor cables.
Use rigid metal conduit to protect the cables from the sensors to the control unit. Conduit systems can
channel water due to ingress and condensation directly to sensors and sensor connections which over
time will adversely affect the performance of the system. As such, the installation of low point conduit
drains is recommended for all sensors.
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NOTE
Supply polarity is not important. However for the BSE2V10C (2 wire), the sensors load MUST have
the same voltage rating as the supply being used and may be connected to either lead. DO NOT
connect to supply without a suitable load.
Black / Orange
Black
Black / Red
Brown
Blue
24 to 240 VAC or
12 to 240 VDC
(Universal Supply)
Shown In De-Energized State
BSE1V10C - 5 Wire
Blue
Black
24 to 240
VAC / VDC
(Universal Supply) Load
(200 mA max.)
Load & Supply Must Have Same Voltage Rating
BSE2V10C - 2 Wire

SENSOR CALIBRATION
1. The unit must be installed before calibration takes place. Connect the Binswitch to power and a
suitable control unit
2. Check that the tip of the Binswitch is not covered or obstructed.
3. Carefully turn the calibration control screw fully counter clockwise to set the sensor sensitivity to zero.
Do not use excessive force, the control has end stops.
4. A magnet is taped to the wire of the sensor. Place the magnet on the magnetic calibration point on
the end of the sensor (see illustration), the red LED will ash on and off.
• If a NORMALLY ENERGIZED sensor is required (with no material
present), remove the magnet while the LED is “ON”.
• If a NORMALLY DE-ENERGIZED sensor is required (with no
material present), remove the magnet when the LED is “OFF”.
5. Wait approximately one minute for the automatic compensation system
to stabilize. Then either ll the vessel until the tip of the Binswitch is covered, or
remove the Binswitch and place the tip of the sensor in a bucket lled with the material to be
monitored and then calibrate the unit as follows:
• NORMALLY ENERGIZED - Slowly turn the sensitivity control screw clockwise until the LED turns
“OFF”. To set the sensor sensitivity to the optimum setting, turn the control screw an additional ten
degrees clockwise.
• NORMALLY DE-ENERGIZED - Slowly turn the sensitivity control screw clockwise until the LED
turns “ON”. To set the sensor sensitivity to the optimum setting, turn the control screw an additional
ten degrees clockwise.
Turning the sensitivity control screw counter clockwise decreases the sensitivity, turning clockwise
increases the sensitivity.
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NOTE
If the material being monitored creates dust, you may need to re-calibrate the sensor. Dust build up
on the Binswitch will affect the initial calibration. DO NOT remove the Binswitch and clean off the
dust. Always check that the Binswitch detects material after the sensitivity has been adjusted.
TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
1. Check that the unit is correctly installed (see standard wiring diagram).
2. After going through the sensor calibration steps, the red LED should be “ON” if calibrated to be
NORMALLY ENERGIZED or “OFF” if NORMALLY DE-ENERGIZED.
3. Introduce material to the Binswitch. If calibrated correctly, the Binswitch will activate when
material has been detected. Machinery shut down will depend on your specic monitoring setup.
4B recommends an instant shutdown when maximum ll level or a plug condition has been detected.
WARNING
If the system does not immediately shutdown as expected or alarm as required, then remove the
machine from service until the problem has been diagnosed and corrected.
LED
Sensitivity
Control
Screw
Magnetic
Calibration
Point

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FAULT REMEDY
Unexpected Operation Re-calibrate sensor, if problem continues contact 4B.
False / Inconsistent Readings
1. Check that sensor is not in the direct ow of material, and
remove from ow if necessary.
2. If sensor is coated in dust, re-calibrate by following calibration
instructions.
Sensor Not Detecting Material
1. If monitoring different types of materials, calibrate the sensor
sensitivity to the lightest material being monitored.
2. Re-calibrate sensor, if problem continues contact 4B.
BINSWITCH ACCESSORIES
BMPA MOUNT
Urethane compression
tting mount with 1-1/4”
NPT external thread
BAS ABRASION SHIELD
Urethane abrasion shield
mount for high-abrasion or
liquid applications
SMP MOUNTING PLATE
Zinc plated steel with 1-1/4”
NPT coupling (available in
stainless steel)
BMPG36 GLAND MOUNT
Plastic gland mount
BSM3 CLAMP MOUNT
HDP clamp style mount
A34NPT CONDUIT ADAPTER
Anodized aluminum 30 mm to
3/4” NPT conduit adapter

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