4B Binswitch Elite User manual

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Binswitch Elite
CAPACITANCE POINT LEVEL SENSOR
PULSED OUTPUT VERSION
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION MANUAL
Part No. BSE12V10AI/x/BP3

CUSTOMER SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES Page 3 - 4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Page 5
SPECIFICATIONS Page 5
APPROVALS Page 6
DIMENSIONS Page 6
INSTALLATION Page 7
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF USE Page 7
WIRING DIAGRAMS Page 8
SENSOR OPERATION / CALIBRATION Page 9
TESTING & COMMISSIONING Page 10
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 e󰀩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. 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 e󰀨ectively 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 go to www.go4b.com or call the 24-hour hotline at [phone] 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 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 di󰀨erent 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 di󰀨erent, 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 go to www.go4b.com or call the 24-hour hotline at +1-309-
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 go to www.go4b.com or call
the 24-hour hotline at [phone]. 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.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW
This Binswitch Elite version provides a pulsed output proportional to measured capacitance for detection
of 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 BP3 operates by
detecting capacitance change when material is present. Please see Sensor Operation and Calbiration
section for more details.
WARNING
Always lockout and tagout machinery prior to installation
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Power Supply - 24 VDC Only
Operating Temperature - -15°C (5°F) to +50°C (122°F)
Sensing Range - 25 mm (1 inch) maximum
Output Modes - BSE12V10AI/x/BP3: Pulsed Output
Output - BSE12V10AI/BP3 - FET rated 100 mA maximum
Calibration Controls - 1. Zero o󰀨set calibration
Blue LED Indication - On - normally energized (see sensor calibration for details)
Cable -
BSE12V10AI/BP3 - 3 m 3 wire
BSE12V10AI/5/BP3 (5 m) 3 wire
Enclosure - GRILON POLYAMIDE
Protection - IP66

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APPROVALS
ATEX
Baseefa12ATEX0226X
1G Ex ma IIC T4 Ga
1D Ex ma IIIC T200110°C Da
Tamb -15°C to 50°C, IP66
IECEx
IECEx BAS 12.0118X
Ex ma IIC T4 Ga
Ex ma IIIC T200110°C Da
Tamb= -15°C to +50°C IP66
UKEx
BAS21UKEX0315X
1G Ex ma IIC T4 Ga
1D Ex ma IIIC T200110°C Da
Tamb -15°C to 50°C, IP66
EACEx
RU C-GB.Aд07.B.02815/20
0 Ex ma IIC T4 Ga X
Ex ma IIIC T200110°C Da X
OT -15 дo +50 IP66
CCC CQC-2020012315348849
Ex maD A20 IP66 T110°C
CSA (North America) Class II, Division 1 Groups E, F and G
DIMENSIONS
CalMag1 CalMag 2
NOTE: custom cable lengths available designated by /xx/BP3 in the part number;
e.g. BSE12V10AI/5/BP3 would have a 5m cable.

INSTALLATION
The Binswitch Elite may be mounted horizontally or vertically. 4B o󰀨ers BAS3 mounting accessory for
this. The end of the sensor must be at least 25mm (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 BAS3
(Binswitch Abrasion Shield).
Binswitch Elite mounting method is available gure A below:
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Fig. A -
Cut and drill holes as shown and attach brasion shield (BAS3) using four M6 bolts. Slide Binswitch into
position and secure with a clip and cover (part of the BAS3 assembly).
1. The supply circuit shall be protected by a suitably rated fuse capable of interrupting a short circuit
current of 1500 Amps.
2. The external connections shall meet the requirements for EPL Ga in accordance with EN 60079-26
and EPL Da in accordance with EN 60079-31.
3. Warning: Potential static ignition risk, clean only with a damp cloth.
4. The integral cable shall be terminated in a suitably certied enclosure or in the safe area.
SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF USE

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.
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NOTE
This device is 24VDC supply only.

OPERATION / SENSOR CALIBRATION
Output Specication
The device outputs a pulse train which repeats every 4 seconds. This pulse train is generated by
varying the devices load resistance. Each pulse is 2.4ms in period and the output will range between
1 and 1650 of these pulses over the 4 second total period. A 200ms o󰀨 period where no pulses are
generated is always maintained between the start of a new sequence and the end of the previous.
LED Behaviour
The LED’s give feedback as to the current output. The green LED is on when the output is pulsing and
is o󰀨 when the output is low.
The blue LED indicates the device is functioning, ashing in a sequence 3 times every 4 seconds.
Device Conguration
The devices zero o󰀨set calibration can be set. This operation tells the device what the default level
of capacitance in a given application is. Ideally this should be carried out after the device has been
tted however it can be carried out beforehand assuming that no additional sources of capacitance
are likely to be in front of the sensor within its intended area of use.
The calibration can be triggered by using the CalMag twin magnetic programmer supplied with the
device and holding it up against both the calibration points on the back. The blue and green LED’s
should come on and after holding the magnets for three seconds the lights will go o󰀨 indicating a
calibration is complete.
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CalMag1
(Green LED)
CalMag2
(Blue LED)
Fig. B -
Calibration points positions

NOTE
If the material being monitored creates dust, you may need to re-calibrate the sensor. Dust build up
on the Binswitch will a󰀨ect the initial calibration. DO NOT remove the Binswitch and clean o󰀨 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 zero o󰀨set calibration steps, check that the blue LED is 3 times every 4 seconds.
3. Introduce material to the Binswitch. If functioning corretly a variation in the ouput pulse will occur when
material 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.
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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 di󰀨erent types of materials, calibrate the sensor
sensitivity to the lightest material being monitored.
2. Re-calibrate sensor, if problem continues contact 4B.
BINSWITCH ACCESSORIES
BAS3
Nylon Abrasion Shield

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PRODUCT WARRANTY
1. EXCLUSIVE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY
All products sold are warranted by the company 4B Components Limited, 4B Braime Components Limited,
and 4B France herein after referred to as 4B to the original purchaser against defects in workmanship or
materials under normal use for one (1) year after date of purchase from 4B. Any product determined by 4B
at its sole discretion to be defective in material or workmanship and returned to a 4B branch or authorized
service location, as 4B designates, shipping costs prepaid, will be, as the exclusive remedy, repaired or
replaced at 4B’s option.
2. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTY
No warranty or a󰀩rmation of fact, expressed or implied, other than as set forth in the exclusive written
limited warranty statement above is made or authorized by 4B. 4B specically disclaims any liability for
product defect claims that are due to product misuse, abuse or misapplications, as authorized by law, 4B
specically disclaims all warranties that the product is t or merchantable for a particular purpose.
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whether direct or indirect, is expressly disclaimed.
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