KSB LevelControl Basic 2 Installation and operation manual

Level Control Unit
LevelControl Basic 2
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Contents
Pump Switchgear / Control Systems ...............................................................................................................4
LevelControl Control Units ........................................................................................................................................................4
LevelControl Basic 2 .............................................................................................................................................................4
General description........................................................................................................................................................4
Main applications...........................................................................................................................................................4
Variants...........................................................................................................................................................................4
Designation ....................................................................................................................................................................5
Product benefits.............................................................................................................................................................6
Selection information ....................................................................................................................................................6
Technical data ................................................................................................................................................................7
Dimensions and weights................................................................................................................................................8
LevelControl Basic 2 for Ama-Drainer...........................................................................................................................9
LevelControl Basic 2 for Ama-Porter...........................................................................................................................14
LevelControl Basic 2 for Amarex / Amarex N..............................................................................................................18
LevelControl Basic 2 for Amarex KRT..........................................................................................................................24
Examples.......................................................................................................................................................................28
Overview of outdoor cabinets.....................................................................................................................................31
Accessories....................................................................................................................................................................32
Contents
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Pump Switchgear / Control Systems
LevelControl Control Units
LevelControl Basic 2
General description
Level-dependent pump control and monitoring unit with
display for either 1 or 2 pumps.
LevelControl Basic 2 can be used for tank drainage and tank
filling.1).
The ATEX-compliant version of the control unit can be used for
pumps in potentially explosive atmospheres. The control unit is
installed outside the potentially explosive atmosphere.
Main applications
Fields of applications:
▪Grey water
▪Waste water
▪Service water supply
▪Waste water lifting units / pump stations
Applications:
▪Draining of pits, shafts, etc.
▪Dewatering
▪Drainage
▪Water extraction
▪Fluid transport
▪Disposal
Compatible pumps:
▪Ama-Drainer
▪Ama-Drainer-Box (LevelControlBasic2 included in the
scope of supply)
▪MK
▪Ama-Porter
▪Amarex
▪Amarex N
▪Amarex KRT
▪CK pump stations (LevelControlBasic2 included in the
scope of supply in some cases)
▪mini-Compacta / Compacta (LevelControlBasic2 included
in the scope of supply)
▪Sewatec / Sewabloc
▪Etaline
▪Etanorm / Etabloc
▪Other pumps on request
Variants
LevelControlBasic2 is available in 2 variants:
▪Type Basic Compact (plastic housing)
▪Type Basic Control Cabinet (sheet steel housing)
Type Basic Compact (BC)
Pump control and monitoring unit with
display in compact housing for 1 or 2
pumps with power ratings of up to 4 kW
each. Level detection performed using at
least one float switch, an analog sensor
4-20mA or an integrated pressure sensor
(pneumatic or bubbler control up to
2mwc2)), for motors with DOL starting.
Type Basic Control Cabinet (BS)
Pump control and monitoring unit with
display in steel housing for 1 or 2 pumps.
Level detection performed using at least
one float switch, an analog sensor 4-20mA
or an integrated pressure sensor
(pneumatic or bubbler control) for motors
with DOL starting or star-delta starting.
1Using float switches, digital level switches or 4-20 mA analog sensors
2For bubbler control in BC housing, option O1 (master switch in BC housing) cannot be used.

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Designation
Example: BC 2 400 D F N O 100
Designation key
Code Description
LevelControl Type series
BC Type
BC Basic Compact (plastic housing)
BS Basic control cabinet (sheet steel housing)
2 Number of pumps
1 Single-pump lifting unit
2 Dual-pump lifting unit
400 Voltage, number of wires
230 230V, 3-wire connection
400 400V, 4-wire connection / 5-wire connection
D Starting method
DDOL starting up to 4 kW3)
SStar-delta starting up to 22kW3)
W Soft start
X 3-wire connection capacitor motor 25µF
Y 3-wire connection capacitor motor 40µF
Z 3-wire connection capacitor motor 40µF, start capacitor 66µF
F Sensors
F Float switch
P Pneumatic level measurement 3.5m
M Pneumatic level measurement 10.5m
L Bubbler control 2m
H Bubbler control 3 m
U Analog input 4-20mA
V Voltage input 0.5-4.5V
D Digital level switch
N ATEX
N Without ATEX functions
E With ATEX functions
O Installation variants
O Standard
A With rechargeable battery
M With motor protection switch (if not included in standard version)
N With rechargeable battery and motor protection switch (if not included in
standard version)
P With PTC relay (if not included in standard version; standard for 5.5kW
and above)
Q With rechargeable battery and PTC relay (if not included in standard
version; standard for 5.5 kW and above)
R Without PTC relay for > 4kW versions (standard for 5.5 kW and above)
S Without PTC relay for > 4kW versions (standard for 5.5 kW and above),
with rechargeable battery
100 Nominal current
010 1,0A
016 1,6A
025 2,5A
040 4,0A
063 6,3A
100 10A
140 14A
180 18A
230 23A
250 25A
3Higher ratings on request.

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Code Description
100 400 40A
630 63A
>63A available on request
Product benefits
▪Ample connection space allows straightforward
connection of pumps and sensors
▪Reliability provided by detailed information on the
display, including key measurement values and parameters
as well as "in operation" and general fault indication per
pump
▪Comprehensive functionality for high system availability
Selection information
Lightning protection
▪Electrical installations must be protected against
overvoltage (compulsory since 14December2018) (see
DINVDE0100-443 (IEC60364-4-44:2007/A1:2015, modified)
and DIN VDE 0100-534 (IEC 60364-5-53:2001/A2:2015,
modified). Whenever modifications are made to existing
installations, retrofitting a surge protective device (SPD) in
accordance with VDE is mandatory.
▪The associated lightning protection concept must be
provided by the operator or by a suitable provider
commissioned by the operator. Surge protective devices
can be found in the extended accessories range (type
series booklet 4041.51) as optional control unit
components.
Indoor installation:
▪A maximum cable length of 10metres should not be
exceeded between the surge protective device (usually
type 1, internal lightning protection) installed at the
service entrance and the equipment to be protected. For
longer cables, additional surge protective devices (type 2)
must be provided in the sub-distribution board upstream
of the equipment to be protected or directly in the
equipment itself.
▪Sensor cables that cross the boundaries between lightning
protection zones must be additionally protected by
suitable surge protective devices (e.g. when using a 4-
20mA immersion probe).
Outdoor installation:
▪Control units installed outdoors (e.g. in outdoor cabinets)
should always be equipped with Type 1 surge protective
devices (lightning protection), as they will not normally be
protected by a suitable upstream service entrance SPD.

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Technical data
The control unit is selected on the basis of the nominal current of the pump. Higher currents and power ratings are available
on request.
The standard variant of LevelControl Basic 2 is not suitable for use in IT mains. Variants for IT mains are available on request.
For the following special voltages (3~ only) LevelControlBasic2 can be configured via KSB EasySelect:
▪208V, 220V, 230V, 380V, 415V, 440V, 460V, 480V, 500V
Technical data
Characteristic Value
Type Basic Compact (BC) Type Basic Control Cabinet (BS)
Nominal operating voltage U [VAC] 3~400: +10 %-15 %
1~230: +10 %-15 %
Mains frequency F [Hz] 50 / 60Hz ± 2%
Nominal insulation voltage U [VAC] 500
Nominal current per motor I [A] 1 to max. 10 1 to max. 63
Rated power per motor P [kW] DOL starting:
up to max. 4
DOL starting / star-delta starting:
0.35 to 30
Enclosure IP54
Material Plastic (polycarbonate)
Colour: RAL 7035, light grey
Sheet steel
Colour: RAL 7035, light grey
Operating temperature T [°C] -10 to +50
Bearing temperature T [°C] -10 to +70
Technical specifications for sensors
4 float switches/ digital level switches, 12-25.2VDC
or 230VAC
For ATEX with float switches:
▪ATEX-compliant versions in BS housing
▪Single-pump station: 2 intrinsic safety barriers, type Stahl
9002/13-280-093-001
▪Dual-pump station: 3 intrinsic safety barriers, type Stahl
9002/13-280-093-001
For ATEX with digital level switches (selected via KSB
EasySelect):
▪ATEX-compliant versions in BS housing
▪Single-pump station: incl. 3 intrinsic safety barriers, type
Stahl 9002/13-280-093-001
▪Dual-pump station: incl. 4 intrinsic safety barriers, type
Stahl 9002/13-280-093-001
4 - 20 mA
▪2-wire connection and 3-wire connection
▪Input resistance ≤ 300Ω
▪ATEX-compliant versions in BS housing
▪For ATEX-compliant version incl. 1 intrinsic safety barrier,
type Stahl 9002/13-280-110-001
Integrated pneumatic pressure sensor
▪For open pressure bell or closed pressure bell
▪Up to 3metres of water
▪Optional: up to 10metres of water
Integrated pressure sensor with compressor for bubbler
control
▪For open pressure bell
▪Compressor up to 2metres of water
▪Optional: up to 3metres of water
Motor protection sensors
▪Maximum of two (thermal circuit breaker) bimetal
switches for each pump, 24V, motor monitoring
▪From 5.5kW star-delta starting: PTC thermistor for motor
monitoring for each pump (optionally available for
<5.5kW)4)
▪Max. one leakage monitor for each Amarex / Amarex N /
AmarexKRT pump
Process inputs
▪1 external alarm input, 24V
▪1 remote acknowledgement, 24V
Process outputs
▪1 volt-free signalling output changeover contact (250V,
1A, NO/NC contact)
▪1 signalling output (12.6 to 13.2V, max. 200mA), e.g. for
connecting a horn, alarm combination or alarm strobe
light (12V)
Rechargeable battery
Connection for rechargeable battery, for mains-independent
power supply of:
▪Electronics
▪Sensors
▪Alarm equipment
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Battery life:
▪Approx. 10hours when supplying the integrated piezo
buzzer 85dB(A), electronics, and sensors
▪Approx. 4hours when supplying external alarm
equipment (e.g. horn, alarm combination, or alarm strobe
light)
Charging time:
▪Approx. 11hours (if rechargeable battery is fully
discharged)
Dimensions and weights
Dimensions and weights
Type Nominal current per pump H×W×D [kg]
max.
[A] [mm]
BC 10 400 × 281 × 135 4,5 - 4,7
BS1 10 400 × 300 × 155 12
BS15) 10 600 × 400 × 200 12
BS1 14 600 × 400 × 200 20
BS1 18 600 × 400 × 200 20
BS1 23 600 × 400 × 200 20
BS1 25 600 × 400 × 200 20
BS1 40 800 × 600 × 200 30
BS1 63 800 × 600 × 200 30
BS2 10 400 × 300 × 155 13
BS25) 10 600 × 400 × 200 13
BS2 14 800 × 600 × 200 30
BS2 18 800 × 600 × 200 30
BS2 23 800 × 600 × 200 30
BS2 25 800 × 600 × 200 30
BS2 40 800 × 600 × 200 33
BS2 63 800 × 600 × 200 33
5ATEX-compliant version with float switch or digital switch

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LevelControl Basic 2 for Ama-Drainer
Documented device versions
Control units for single-pump station
Size Float switch incl. 4-20mA input Pneumatic
DFNO SFNO DPNO SPNO
230 V: up to 10 A BC1 230 DFNO 100 - BC1 230 DPNO 100 -
400 V: 1,6 - 2,5 A BC1 400 DFNO 025 - BC1 400 DPNO 025 -
400 V: 2,5 - 4,0 A BC1 400 DFNO 040 - BC1 400 DPNO 040 -
400 V: 4,0 - 6,3 A BC1 400 DFNO 063 - BC1 400 DPNO 063 -
400 V: 6,3 - 10 A BC1 400 DFNO 100 - BC1 400 DPNO 100 -
400 V: 13 - 18 A - BS1 400 SFNO 180 - BS1 400 SPNO 180
Control units for dual-pump station
Size Float switch incl. 4-20mA input Pneumatic
DFNO SFNO DPNO SPNO
230 V: up to 10 A BC2 230 DFNO 100 - BC2 230 DPNO 100 -
400 V: 1,6 - 2,5 A BC2 400 DFNO 025 - BC2 400 DPNO 025 -
400 V: 2,5 - 4,0 A BC2 400 DFNO 040 - BC2 400 DPNO 040 -
400 V: 4,0 - 6,3 A BC2 400 DFNO 063 - BC2 400 DPNO 063 -
400 V: 6,3 - 10 A BC2 400 DFNO 100 - BC2 400 DPNO 100 -
400 V: 13 - 18 A - BS2 400 SFNO 180 - BS2 400 SPNO 180
Functional comparison
Symbols key
Symbol Description
dDigital display of switching points
oOptional
✘Control unit feature
- Not a control unit feature
Comparison of functions of Ama-Drainer single-pump stations and dual-pump stations
Feature Single-pump station Dual-pump station
Float switch
incl. 4-20mA
Pneumatic Float switch
incl. 4-20mA
Pneumatic
DFNO SFNO DPNO SPNO DFNO SFNO DPNO SPNO
Functions
Draining ✘ ✘
Filling using float switch(es) ✘-✘-
Stand-by pump: 1 pump redundant - - ✘ ✘
Pump changeover after each start - - ✘ ✘
Pump changeover in event of fault - - ✘ ✘
Peak load operation function - - ✘ ✘
Runtime limitation ✘ ✘
OFF via after-run time ✘ ✘
OFF via level ✘ ✘
Functional check run after idle period ✘ ✘
Alert history ✘ ✘
Display and operation
7-segment display ✘ ✘
Indication of water level d✘d✘
Operation/ fault/ pump running
(displayed for each pump)
Multicolour LED Multicolour LED
General fault (traffic light) LED LED
High water LED LED
Mains voltage ✘ ✘
Operating hours of each pump ✘ ✘
Starts per pump ✘ ✘

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Feature Single-pump station Dual-pump station
Float switch
incl. 4-20mA
Pneumatic Float switch
incl. 4-20mA
Pneumatic
DFNO SFNO DPNO SPNO DFNO SFNO DPNO SPNO
Rotary field recognition of mains power
supply
✘ ✘
Phase monitoring ✘ ✘
Change of switching levels - ✘-✘
Housing H × W × D [mm], IP54
Plastic 400 × 281 × 135 ✘-✘-✘-✘-
Sheet steel 600 × 400 × 200 - ✘------
Sheet steel 800 × 600 × 200 - - - - - ✘-✘
Built-in components
Master switch (lockable) o✘o✘o✘o✘
Manual-0-automatic selector switch per pump ✘ ✘
DOL starting ✘-✘-✘-✘-
Star-delta starting - ✘-✘-✘-✘
Motor protection
Fuse (in 230V devices) ✘-✘-✘-✘-
Motor protection switch (in 400V devices) ✘ ✘
Motor temperature warning input ✘ ✘
Motor temperature alert input ✘ ✘
Pump
Thermal circuit breaker/bimetal 1~230VAC:
▪Ama-Drainer N301/302/303, Ama-Drainer N358, Ama-Drainer NE4/5:
bimetal switch in the motor. (The bimetal switch is not connected to the
control unit.)
3~400VAC:
▪Ama-Drainer ND 4 / 5, Ama-Drainer (B) 80 / (B)100: The bimetal switch is
brought out in the pump power cable for connection to the control unit.
Optional components
Rechargeable battery for powering the device o o
Control cabinet heating for typeBS - o-o-o-o
Alarm equipment
1 free alarm input ✘ ✘
1 digital input for high water alert ✘ ✘
Volt-free contact (changeover contact) ✘ ✘
Piezo buzzer 85dB(A) ✘ ✘
Horn/ alarm combination/ alarm strobe light
12VDC
o o
Inputs/outputs
Inputs for float switches 4 - 4 -
4-20mA analog input ✘-✘-
Pneumatic pressure sensor - ✘-✘
Remote acknowledgement ✘ ✘
12VDC connection for horn, etc. ✘ ✘
Sensor accessories
Float switch (NO contact) o-o-
Redundant high water float switch - o-o
Open pressure bell - o-o
Closed pressure bell - o-o
F1 leakage sensor o o
Tools
KSB ServiceTool for WindowsXP o o