Burkert 8228 ELEMENT User manual

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Type 8228
Inductive conductivity meter
Induktives Leitfähigkeits-Messgerät
Conductimètre inductif

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© Bürkert SAS, 2014 - 2018
Quickstart 1809/04_EU-ML 00567368 / ORIGINAL_FR

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Table of contents
Type 8228
1 ABOUT THE QUICKSTART.........................................................................4
1.1 Definition of the word "device" ...................................................... 4
1.2 Validity of this quickstart ................................................................. 4
1.3 Symbols used....................................................................................4
2 INTENDED USE ................................................................................................5
3 BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION ...............................................................6
4 GENERAL INFORMATION ...........................................................................7
4.1 Manufacturer's address and international contacts ................. 7
4.2 Warranty conditions ......................................................................... 7
4.3 Information on the Internet ............................................................. 7
5 UNDERSTANDING THE RATING PLATE ..............................................8
6 TECHNICAL DATA ...........................................................................................9
6.1 Conditions of use ............................................................................. 9
6.2 Conformity to standards and directives ......................................9
6.3 Fluid data ..........................................................................................10
6.4 Mechanical data .............................................................................11
6.5 Dimensions of device ....................................................................12
6.6 Electrical data..................................................................................12
6.7 Data of the connectors and wires ..............................................13
7 ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Safety instructions .........................................................................14
7.2 Mounting the display module ......................................................14
8 INSTALLATION AND WIRING .................................................................15
8.1 Safety instructions .........................................................................15
8.2 Installing a 8228 with a G2'' process connection in
the pipe .....................................................................................................16
8.3 Installing a 8228 with a 2'' clamp process connection
in the pipe .................................................................................................17
8.4 Wiring the device ...........................................................................18
9 OPERATING AND COMMISSIONING.................................................23
9.1 Safety instructions .........................................................................23
9.2 Using the navigation button .........................................................24
9.3 Using the dynamic functions .......................................................26
9.4 Knowing the display.......................................................................26
9.5 Knowing the operating levels ......................................................27
9.6 Choosing the output wiring mode ..............................................27
9.7 Calibrating the zero point of conductivity .................................28
9.8 Entering the correction factor of the fitting used ....................28
10 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................30
10.1 Safety instructions .......................................................................30
11 PACKAGING, TRANSPORT ..................................................................... 30
12 STORAGE ......................................................................................................... 31
13 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE ................................................................... 31
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About the Quickstart
Type 8228
1 ABOUT THE QUICKSTART
This quickstart describes the entire life cycle of the device. Please
keep this quickstart in a safe place, accessible to all users and any
new owners.
This quickstart contains important safety information.
Failure to comply with these instructions can lead to hazardous
situations. Pay attention in particular to the chapters „Basic safety
information“ and „Intended use“.
▶Irrespective of the version of the device, this quickstart must be
read and understood.
▶When the symbol is marked inside or outside the device,
carefully read the Operating Instructions.
The quickstart explains how to install, adjust, and start-up the device.
A detailed description of the device can be found in the related
Operating Instructions.
The Operating Instructions for the device can be found on the
Internet at: www.burkert.com
1.1 Definition of the word "device"
The word "device" used within this quickstart refers to the Type
8228 ELEMENT conductivity meter.
1.2 Validity of this quickstart
This quickstart is valid for the Type 8228 ELEMENT conductivity meter
version V2.
This information of version is available on the rating plate, see chap. 5.
1.3 Symbols used
DANGER
Warns against an imminent danger.
▶Failure to observe this warning can result in death or in serious
injury.
WARNING
Warns against a potentially dangerous situation.
▶Failure to observe this warning can result in serious injury or
even death.
CAUTION
Warns against a possible risk.
▶Failure to observe this warning can result in substantial or minor
injuries.
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Intended use
Type 8228
NOTICE
Warns against material damage.
Advice or important recommendations.
Refers to information contained in this quickstart or in other
documents.
▶Indicates an instruction to be carried out to avoid a danger, a
warning or a possible risk.
→Indicates a procedure to be carried out.
Indicates the result of a specific instruction.
2 INTENDED USE
Use of the device that does not comply with the instructions
could present risks to people, nearby installations and the
environment.
The Type 8228 ELEMENT conductivity meter is intended solely for
the measurement of the conductivity.
▶Use the device in compliance with the characteristics and
commissioning and use conditions specified in the contractual
documents and in the Operating Instructions.
▶Never use the device for security applications.
▶Protect the device against electromagnetic interference, ultra-
violet rays and, when installed outdoors, the effects of climatic
conditions.
▶Use the device only if in perfect working order.
▶Requirements for the safe and proper operation of the device
are proper transport, storage and installation, as well as careful
operation and maintenance.
▶Only use the device as intended.
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Basic safety information
Type 8228
3 BASIC SAFETY INFORMATION
This safety information does not take into account any contingencies
or occurrences that may arise during installation, use and mainte-
nance of the device.
The operating company is responsible for the respect of the local
safety regulations including staff safety.
Risk of injury due to electrical voltage.
▶Shut down the electrical power for all the conductors and iso-
late it before carrying out work on the system.
▶If a 12...36 V DC powered version is installed either in a wet
environment or outdoors, all the electrical voltages must be of
max. 35 V DC.
▶All equipment connected to the device shall be double insu-
lated with respect to the mains according to the standard
IEC 61010-1:2010.
▶Observe all applicable accident protection and safety regula-
tions for electrical equipment.
Risk of injury due to high pressure in the installation.
▶Stop the circulation of fluid, cut off the pressure and drain the
pipe before loosening the process connections.
Risk of burns due to high fluid temperatures.
▶Use safety gloves to handle the device.
▶Stop the circulation of fluid and drain the pipe before loosening
the process connections.
Risk of injury due to the nature of the fluid.
▶Respect the prevailing regulations on accident prevention and
safety relating to the use of dangerous fluids.
Various dangerous situations
To avoid injury take care:
▶not to use the device for the measurement of the conductivity of
gases.
▶not to use the device in explosive atmospheres.
▶not to use the device in an environment incompatible with the
materials it is made of.
▶not to use fluid that is incompatible with the materials the device
is made of.
▶not to subject the device to mechanical loads.
▶not to make any modifications to the device.
▶to prevent any unintentional power supply switch-on.
▶to carry out the installation and maintenance work by qualified
and skilled staff with the appropriate tools.
▶to guarantee a defined or controlled restarting of the process,
after a power supply interruption.
▶to observe the general technical rules when installing and using
the device.
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General information
Type 8228
NOTICE
The device may be damaged by the fluid in contact with.
▶Systematically check the chemical compatibility of the com-
ponent materials of the device and the fluids likely to come
into contact with the materials (for example: alcohols, strong
or concentrated acids, aldehydes, alkaline compounds, esters,
aliphatic compounds, ketones, halogenated aromatics or hydro-
carbons, oxidants and chlorinated agents).
NOTICE
Elements / Components sensitive to electrostatic discharges
▶This device contains electronic components that are sensitive
to electrostatic discharges. They may be damaged if they are
touched by an electrostatically charged person or object. In the
worst case scenario, these components are instantly destroyed
or disabled as soon as they are activated.
▶To minimise or even avoid any damage caused by an elec-
trostatic discharge, take all the precautions described in the
EN 61340-5-1 norm.
▶Also make sure that you do not touch any of the live electrical
components.
4 GENERAL INFORMATION
4.1 Manufacturer's address and
international contacts
To contact the manufacturer of the device, use following address:
Bürkert SAS
Rue du Giessen
BP 21
F-67220 TRIEMBACH-AU-VAL
You may also contact your local Bürkert sales office.
The addresses of our international sales offices are available on the
internet at: www.burkert.com
4.2 Warranty conditions
The condition governing the legal warranty is the conforming use of
the device in observance of the operating conditions specified in the
Operating Instructions.
4.3 Information on the Internet
You can find the Operating Instructions and technical data sheets
for Type 8228 at: www.burkert.com
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Understanding the rating plate
Type 8228
5 UNDERSTANDING THE RATING
PLATE
8228 Inductive Conductivity Meter V2
Supply: 12-36V 40W max.
Output: 1x 4-20mA 1xTrans 700mA max.
Cell: PEEK Range 100 µS/cm - 2 S/cm
Process: Temp -15 to 130°C
PN 10, limited by fitting material and fluid temp.
IP65-IP67 W41MN
S-N:1000
00566615
1:V+
2:NPN/PNP1
3:0V
4:I1
2
5
6
7
8
9
31
1011
12
13
14
16
15
18
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Fig. 1: Rating plate of the device (example)
1. Supply voltage
2. Type of the device
3. Measurable variable
4. Version
5. Max. power consumption
6. Max. current available at the transistor output(s)
7. Conductivity measuring range
8. Fluid temperature range
9. Pin assignment of the M12 fixed connector(s)
10. Conformity marking
11. Article number
12. Serial number
13. Warning: Before using the device, take into account the tech-
nical specifications described in the Operating Instructions.
14. Protection rating
15. Construction code
16. Nominal pressure of the fluid
17. Material of the conductivity sensor holder
18. Available outputs
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Technical data
Type 8228
6 TECHNICAL DATA
6.1 Conditions of use
Ambient temperature –10...+60 °C
Air humidity < 85%, non condensing
Protection rating
according to
IEC / EN 60529
IP65 and IP67 with connectors plugged
in and tightened and electronic module
cover fully sealed
Operating conditions Continuous
Equipment mobility Fixed
Use Indoor
Degree of pollution Degree 2 according to UL / EN 61010-1
Installation category Category I according to UL / EN 61010-1
Max. height above
sea level
2000 m
6.2 Conformity to standards and
directives
The applied standards, which verify conformity with the EU direc-
tives, can be found on the EU-type examination certificate and/or the
EU declaration of conformity (if applicable).
6.2.1 Conformity to the Pressure Equipment
Directive
→Make sure the device materials are compatible with the fluid.
→Make sure the pipe DN and PN are adapted for the device.
The device conforms to Article 4, Paragraph 1 of the Pressure
Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU under the following conditions:
• Device used on a pipe (PS = maximum admissible pressure;
DN = nominal diameter of the pipe)
Type of fluid Conditions
Fluid group 1, Article 4, Paragraph 1.c.i DN≤25
Fluid group 2, Article 4, Paragraph 1.c.i DN≤32
or PSxDN≤1000
Fluid group 1, Article 4, Paragraph 1.c.ii DN≤25
or PSxDN≤2000
Fluid group 2, Article 4, Paragraph 1.c.ii
DN≤200
or PS≤10
or PSxDN≤5000
• Device used on a vessel (PS = maximum admissible pressure)
Type of fluid Conditions
Fluid group 1, Article 4, Paragraph 1.a.i PS ≤ 200 bar
Fluid group 2, Article 4, Paragraph 1.a.i PS ≤ 1000 bar
Fluid group 1, Article 4, Paragraph 1.a.ii PS ≤ 500 bar
Fluid group 2, Article 4, Paragraph 1.a.ii PS ≤ 1000 bar
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Technical data
Type 8228
6.2.2 UL certification
The devices with variable key PU01 or PU02 are UL certified
devices and comply also with the following standards:
• UL 61010-1
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 n°61010-1
Identification on the device Certification Variable key
UL recognized PU01
Measuring
Equipment
EXXXXXX
®
UL listed PU02
6.2.3 FDA approval
approval: only for version with PVDF sensor holder and
with EPDM or FKM seal.
6.3 Fluid data
Fluid temperature The fluid temperature may be
restricted by the fluid pressure,
the material the conductivity
sensor holder is made of and the
material the S020 fitting used is
made of (see Fig. 2).
• 8228 with conductivity
sensor in PVDF
• –15...+100 °C
• 8228 with conductivity
sensor in PP
• 0...+80 °C
• 8228 with conductivity
sensor in PEEK
• –15...+130 °C
Fluid pressure The fluid pressure may be
restricted by the fluid temperature,
the material the conductivity
sensor holder is made of and the
material the S020 fitting used is
made of (see Fig. 2).
• 8228 with conductivity
sensor in PVDF
• PN6
• 8228 with conductivity
sensor in PP
• PN6
• 8228 with conductivity
sensor in PEEK
• PN10
Measuring ranges
• Conductivity • 100 µS/cm...2 S/cm
• Resistivity • 0,5 W/cm...10 kW/cm
• Temperature • –40...+150 °C
Temperature compensation • none
• according to a predefined curve
(NaCl, NaOH, HNO3 or H2SO)
or
• or according to a curve defined
especially for your process
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Technical data
Type 8228
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11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0-200+20 +40 +60 +80 +100 +140
PP
T (°C)
P (bar)
+120
PVDF
PEEK
Fig. 2: Fluid temperature / fluid pressure dependency of the 8228 with
a conductivity sensor in PVDF or a conductivity sensor in PP or a
conductivity sensor in PEEK, with a fitting S020 in stainless steel
6.4 Mechanical data
Part Material
Box / seals stainless steel 316L 1.4404,
PPS / EPDM
Cover / seal PC / silicone
Display module PC / PBT
M12 fixed connector • nickel-plated brass (stainless
steel on request)
• 2'' clamp process con-
nection:
stainless steel
Part Material
Fixed connector holder stainless steel 316L
Screws stainless steel
Nut PC
Conductivity sensor holder / seal
(in contact with the fluid)
• PVDF / FKM
• PP / FKM
• PEEK / FKM
Version with 2'' clamp process connection
Adapter for clamp stainless steel 316L 1.4404
Conductivity sensor holder /
seal (in contact with the fluid)
PEEK / EPDM
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Technical data
Type 8228
G2'' process connection
PC
Silicone
PPS
EPDM
PVDF or
PP or
PEEK
PC
Stainless steel
Nickel-plated brass
(or stainless steel)
PPS
FKM
2'' clamp process connection
Stainless steel
PPS
EPDM
PEEK only
Fig. 3: Materials of the device
6.5 Dimensions of device
→please refer to the technical data sheets related to the device
avalaible at: www.burkert.com
6.6 Electrical data
Power supply 12...36 V DC • Connection to main supply: per-
manent (through external SELV
and LPS power supply)
• filtered and regulated
• oscillation rate: ±10 %
Power source
(not supplied)
• Limited power source according
to UL / EN 60950-1 standards
• or limited energy circuit according
to UL / EN 61010-1 §9.4
Current consumption
• without the consumption of
the current outputs and the
transistor outputs
• max. 1 W (max. 25 mA at
12 V DC; starting current
~100 mA)
• with the consumption of
the current outputs and the
transistor outputs
• max. 40 W (max. 1 A for the
transistor outputs)
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Technical data
Type 8228
Transistor output polarized
• type • NPN (/sink) or PNP(/source)
(through wiring and through
parameterizing)
• NPN output • 1...36 V DC, 700 mA max. (or
500 mA max. if 2 transistor
outputs are wired)
• PNP output • supply voltage, 700 mA max.
(or 500 mA max. if 2 transistor
outputs are wired)
• protection • galvanically insulated, protected
against overvoltages, polarity
reversals and short-circuits
Current output
• specification • 4...20 mA, sink or source
(through wiring and through
parametrizing), 22 mA to indicate
a fault (can be parametered)
• type of connection • 3-wire
• max. loop impedance • 1100W at 36 V DC, 610W at
24 V DC, 100W at 12 V DC
• Response time (10 % - 90 %) • 150 ms (default value)
6.7 Data of the connectors and wires
Number of fixed
connectors
Type of connector
1 male M12 fixed
connector
5-pin M12 female connector (not
supplied).
For the female M12 connector with article
number 917116, use a shielded cable:
• diameter: 3...6.5 mm
• wire cross section: max. 0.75 mm2
1 male M12 fixed con-
nector and 1 female
M12 fixed connector
5-pin M12 female connector (not sup-
plied) and 5-pin M12 male connector
(not supplied).
For the female M12 connector with
article number 917116 and the male
M12 connector with article number
560946, use a shielded cable:
• diameter: 3...6.5 mm
• wire cross section: max. 0.75 mm2
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Assembly
Type 8228
7 ASSEMBLY
7.1 Safety instructions
WARNING
Risk of injury due to non-conforming assembly.
▶The device must only be assembled by qualified and skilled staff
with the appropriate tools.
Risk of injury due to unintentional switch on of power supply
or uncontrolled restarting of the installation.
▶Avoid unintentional activation of the installation.
▶Guarantee a set or controlled restarting of the process subse-
quent to any intervention on the device.
7.2 Mounting the display module
20° →Remove the cover.
→Set the display module
at an angle of about 20°
in relation to the desired
position.
a)
b)
c)
d)
The module can be
mounted in 4 different posi-
tions, at 90° intervals.
→Fully push in the module
and turn clockwise to
lock it.
Fig. 4: Mounting the display module
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Installation and wiring
Type 8228
8 INSTALLATION AND WIRING
8.1 Safety instructions
DANGER
Risk of injury due to electrical voltage.
▶Shut down the electrical power for all the conductors and iso-
late it before carrying out work on the system.
▶If a 12...36 V DC powered version is installed either in a wet
environment or outdoors, all the electrical voltages must be of
max. 35 V DC.
▶All equipment connected to the device shall be double insu-
lated with respect to the mains according to the standard
IEC 61010-1:2010.
▶Observe all applicable accident protection and safety regula-
tions for electrical equipment.
Risk of injury due to high pressure in the installation.
▶Stop the circulation of fluid, cut off the pressure and drain the
pipe before loosening the process connections.
Risk of burns due to high fluid temperatures.
▶Use safety gloves to handle the device.
▶Stop the circulation of fluid and drain the pipe before loosening
the process connections.
Risk of injury due to the nature of the fluid.
▶Respect the prevailing regulations on accident prevention and
safety relating to the use of dangerous fluids.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to non-conforming installation.
▶The electrical and fluid installation can only be carried out by
qualified and skilled staff with the appropriate tools.
▶Install appropriate safety devices (correctly rated fuse and/or
circuit-breaker).
▶Respect the assembly instructions for the fitting used.
Risk of injury due to unintentional switch on of power supply
or uncontrolled restarting of the installation.
▶Avoid unintentional activation of the installation.
▶Guarantee a set or controlled restarting of the process subse-
quent to any intervention on the device.
WARNING
Risk of injury if the fluid pressure / fluid temperature
dependency is not respected.
▶Take into account the fluid temperature / fluid pressure depend-
ency according to the material of the device (see Fig. 2) and
according to the materials the fitting is made of (see the Oper-
ating Instructions of the fitting).
▶Observe the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.
Protect this device against electromagnetic interference,
ultraviolet rays and, when installed outdoors, the effects of
the climatic conditions.
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Installation and wiring
Type 8228
8.2 Installing a 8228 with a G2'' process
connection in the pipe
The device is put into a fitting Type S020 mounted on the pipe.
→Mount the fitting on the pipe obeying the instructions of the
Operating Instructions of the fitting used.
Fig. 5: Positions for the mounting on the pipe
Tank without mixing
device
Tank with mixing device
Fig. 6: Positions for the mounting on a tank
→Fit the display module (see chap. 7.2) to calibrate the conduc-
tivity sensor and to parameter the device.
→Calibrate the zero point of conductivity (see chap. 9.7).
→Install the device in the fitting as shown in Fig. 7:
1
2
3
4
5
→Make sure the seal (mark 2) is on
the conductivity sensor.
→Make sure the material of the seal
is compatible with the fluid to be
measured.
→Put the nut (mark 5) on the fitting.
→Put the snap ring (mark 3) into the
groove (mark 4).
→Engage the device (mark 1) into
the fitting.
→Screw the nut (mark 5) manually
on the device.
Fig. 7: Installation of a 8228 with G2'' process connection into the S020
fitting
→Wire according to instructions in chap. 8.4.
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Installation and wiring
Type 8228
8.3 Installing a 8228 with a 2'' clamp
process connection in the pipe
DANGER
Risk of injury if the stainless steel adapter of the device is
loose.
A device with a clamp connection is not tight if the adapter is
loose.
▶Do not loosen the adapter of the device.
The device is installed in a pipe as of DN32.
→Choose a location on the pipe such as:
- the building of air bubbles is prevented,
- the sensor is completely and continuously immerged in the
fluid.
→Install in the pipe a fitting with a 2'' clamp connection according
to ASME BPE for the device.
→Mount the fitting on the pipe obeying the instructions of the
Operating Instructions of the fitting used (not delivered).
Fig. 8 shows an example for the fitting (mark 5)
→Mount the fitting on the pipe obeying the instructions of the
operating instructions of the fitting used.
→Fit the display module (see chap. 7.2) to calibrate the conduc-
tivity sensor and to parameter the device.
→Calibrate the conductivity sensor (see chap. 9.7).
→Install the device in the fitting as shown in Fig. 8.
3
1
2
5
4
→Select a seal (mark 4) that is com-
patible with the 2'' clamp connection
of the device and with the fluid.
→Put the seal (mark 4) on the fitting
(mark 5).
→Insert the device (mark 1) in the
fitting (mark 5):
- the electrical connections must be
parallel to the pipe,
- the sensor (mark 2) must be posi-
tioned in the fluid vein.
→Tighten the clamp collar (mark 3) by
hand.
Fig. 8: Installation of a 8228 with 2'' clamp connection in the pipe
→Wire the device according to instructions in chap. 8.4.
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Installation and wiring
Type 8228
8.4 Wiring the device
DANGER
Risk of injury due to electrical voltage.
▶Shut down the electrical power source of all the conductors and
isolate it before carrying out work on the system.
▶If a 12...36 V DC powered version is installed either in a wet
environment or outdoors, all the electrical voltages must be of
max. 35 V DC.
▶All equipment connected to the device shall be double insu-
lated with respect to the mains according to the standard
IEC 61010-1:2010.
▶Observe all applicable accident protection and safety regula-
tions for electrical equipment.
• Use a filtered and regulated 12...36 V DC power supply.
• Make sure the installation is equipotential (see chap. 8.4.2).
• Use shielded cables with a temperature limit of 80 °C
minimum.
• Do not install the connection cables near high voltage or
high frequency cables; If this cannot be avoided, observe
a min. distance of 30 cm.
• Protect the power supply of the device with a 100 mA
time-delay fuse and a switch.
• Protect the power supply of each transistor output with a
750 mA fuse.
8.4.1 Assembling the male or female fixed
connector (available as an accessory)
4 3 2 1
→Unscrew the nut [1] on the
body [4].
→Insert the cable into the
nut [1], the cable clamp [2]
and the seal [3], and then
into the body [4].
5,5
11,5
20
5,5
11
5
20
5 →Strip 20 mm of the cable.
→Cut the central wire (earth)
so that its length is equal to
11.5 mm.
→Expose 5.5 mm of the wires
on the stripped cable.
→Put each wire into the
appropriate terminal of
the terminal block [5] (see
chap. 8.4.3 or 8.4.4).
→Tighten the terminal
block [5] wired to the body
[4].
→Tighten the connector
nut [1].
Fig. 9: Assembling the M12 multi-pin connector (not provided)
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Installation and wiring
Type 8228
8.4.2 Making the installation equipotential
To ensure the equipotentiality of the installation (power supply -
device - medium):
→Connect together the various earth spots in the installation to
eliminate the potential differences that may occur between dif-
ferent earthes.
→Observe faultless earthing of the shield of the power supply
cable, at both ends.
→If the device is installed on plastic pipes, earth together the
metallic instruments such as pumps or valves, that are as close
as possible to the device.
12-36 V DC
+
-
Power supply
Metal pipe
Fig. 10: Equipotentiality skeleton diagram with pipes in metal
Devices such as valves, pumps,...
12-36 V DC
+
-
Power supply
Plastic pipe
Fig. 11: Equipotentiality skeleton diagram with pipes in plastic
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Installation and wiring
Type 8228
8.4.3 Wiring a version with a single M12
fixed connector
1
2
3
4
V+ (12...36 V DC)
Transistor output (TR1)
Current output (AC1)
0 V
Fig. 12: Pin assignment of the male fixed connector on a version with a
single M12 fixed connector
Pin of the M12 female cable available as
an accessory (article number 438680) Colour of the wire
1 brown
2 white
3 blue
4 black
5grey
12-36 V DC
+ - + -
1
2
3 4
Load
brown
grey
black
white
blue
Power supply4...20 mA input at exter-
nal instrument
Fig. 13: NPN wiring of the transistor output and and wiring in sinking mode
of the current output of a version with 1 fixed connector (parameter
setting "NPN/sink")
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