Kobold NSP User manual

Operating Instructions
for
Float Switches for Liquids
Model: NSP

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1. Contents
1.Contents ........................................................................................................ 2
2.Note .............................................................................................................. 3
3.Instrument Inspection .................................................................................... 3
4.Regulation Use ............................................................................................. 4
5.Operating Principle ........................................................................................ 4
6.Mechanical Connection ................................................................................. 4
7.Electrical Connection .................................................................................... 5
8.Maintenance ................................................................................................. 5
9.Technical Information .................................................................................... 6
10.Order Codes ................................................................................................. 6
11.Dimensions ................................................................................................... 7
12.Recommended Parts .................................................................................... 7
13.EU Declaration of Conformance ................................................................... 8
Manufactured and sold by:
Kobold Messring GmbH
Nordring 22-24
D-65719 Hofheim
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.kobold.com

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2. Note
Please read these operating instructions before unpacking and putting the unit
into operation. Follow the instructions precisely as described herein.
The instruction manuals on our website www.kobold.com are always for currently
manufactured version of our products. Due to technical changes, the instruction
manuals available online may not always correspond to the product version you
have purchased. If you need an instruction manual that corresponds to the
purchased product version, you can request it from us free of charge by email
([email protected]) in PDF format, specifying the relevant invoice number and
serial number. If you wish, the operating instructions can also be sent to you by
post in paper form against an applicable postage fee.
The devices are only to be used, maintained and serviced by persons familiar
with these operating instructions and in accordance with local regulations
applying to Health & Safety and prevention of accidents.
When used in machines, the measuring unit should be used only when the
machines fulfil the EC-machine guidelines.
3. Instrument Inspection
Instruments are inspected before shipping and sent out in perfect condition.
Should damage to a device be visible, we recommend a thorough inspection of
the delivery packaging. In case of damage, please inform your parcel service /
forwarding agent immediately, since they are responsible for damages during
transit.
Scope of delivery:
The standard delivery includes:
 Float Switches for Liquids model: NSP
All the parts, which are standard scope of delivery, are included in the assembled
unit. The accessory parts such as terminal connections and ballast weight are
separately packed.

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4. Regulation Use
Any use of the Float Switch for Liquids, model: NSP, which exceeds the
manufacturers specification, may invalidate its warranty. Therefore, any resulting
damage is not the responsibility of the manufacturer. The user assumes all risk
for such usage.
The model NSP are used to monitor liquid-levels. Only those liquids may be
measured, against which the materials used in the construction of the unit are
resistant.
By making use of two float switches, one for the minimum level and one for the
maximum level, liquid-level control for a system can be implemented.
5. Operating Principle
The float comprises a hollow cylinder or a ball with integrated mercury switch or
microswitch.
The contact is supplied as a changeover contact; it can be connected as a N/O
contact or N/C contact as an option. The contact switches when the liquid passes
above or below the horizontal float position.
The switch point is set by the side installation of the switch at the desired position
or by clamping the cable. The switch point is set using weights when installed at
the top.
6. Mechanical Connection
Before installation:
 Ensure that the permitted maximum pressure and temperature defined for the
unit are not exceeded (see 9. Technical Information).
 With open tanks the float switch should be lowered into the tank from the top.
The cable should be firmly held through a suitable cable-grip. Firm placement
of the float switch is carried out through ballast-weight or cable-clamps on a
guide-pipe where a cable length of 50 mm between the clamp and the float
has to considered.
 With closed, pressure-less tanks, installation of float-switch is carried out by
means of a threaded cable gland, with R1 screw-in thread (accessory), side-
wise and through the wall.
In order that the float-switch may not be obstructed during its float-movement, at
least 50 mm cable-length between retaining-grip and the float-switch must be
allowed.

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7. Electrical Connection
 Ensure that the supply lines are powerless.
 Connect the supply lines corresponding to desired switching function, with the
float switch cable.
 The cable-junction should be made through a suitable connection-socket and
be protected against physical contact and moisture.
Attention! If there are any doubts regarding compliance to electrical
specifications, or any probable danger arising through physical
contact, in case of a rupture, a fault-current protection is
recommended against indirect touching according to EN 50178.
After connecting external units with limit-contacts, all connection-work is
complete. The unit can now be put in operation.
8. Maintenance
This float switch is almost a maintenance-free unit.
Occasionally, the cable should be inspected for damage. A float switch with
damaged cable must be immediately replaced.

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9. Technical Information
Float material: polypropylene
Cable: standard 4 m TPK cable (3 x 0.75mm²,
thermoplastic rubber)
optional: silicone, FEP cable
Max. pressure: model NSP-S: 1 bar
model NSP-K: 2 bar
Max. temperature: 5...60 °C (TPK cable)
5...85 °C (silicone-/ FEP cable)
Medium density: model NSP-S: > 0.9 kg/ dm3
model NSP-K: > 0.6 kg/ dm3
Contact: changeover contact, connectable as
N/C or N/O contact
Switch capacity: max. 250 VAC / 150 VDC, 300 VA, 60 W
1 mA...1,5 A, 1 A at cos 0,7
Switching Hysteresis: approx. 25 mm (TPK)
approx. 35 mm (FEP)
switching angle: approx. +12° / +3°
Class of protection: IP 68
10. Order Codes
Order details (Example: NSP-S W 04TPK)
Model Design Contact Cable
NSP- S = Stem form
K = Ball form
W = changeover
contact
04TPK = 4 m TPK-cable
YYSIL = Silicone cable, min. 2 m
YYFEP = FEP-cable, min. 2 m
Order details (Example: NSP-weights)
Model Description
NSP-Beschwer
NSP-Anschl1PVC
NSP- Anschl2PVC
NSP-Anschl1MS
NSP- Anschl1VA
Bading weights
PVC cable gland G1
PVC cable gland G2
Brass cable gland G1
Stainless steel cable gland G1

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11. Dimensions
12. Recommended Parts
The float switch can be replaced only as a complete unit.

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13. EU Declaration of Conformance
We, KOBOLD Messring GmbH, Hofheim-Ts, Germany, declare under our sole
responsibility that the product:
Float Switches for Liquids Model: NSP-...
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the standards noted below:
EN 61010:2010 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for
measurement, control and laboratory use - Part 1: General requirements
EN 61326:2013 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use - EMC requirements - Part 1: General requirements
Also, the following EC guidelines are fulfilled:
2014/30/EU EMC Directive
2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
2011/65/EU RoHS (category 9)
2015/863/EU Delegated Directive (RoHS III)
Hofheim, 29 Aug. 2019
H. Peters M. Wenzel
General Manager Proxy Holder