
3. Transition the pump to the steady state under the intended operating
conditions (see data sheet on the duty point of the pump).
4. Note the value displayed on the limit switch (= initial value) in the steady state.
5. Check initial value.
The initial value must be at least 15 K below the maximum permissible surface
temperature at the containment shroud (see "Temperature limits" table).
Steady state is reached when the temperature rise does not exceed 2 K/h (to EN
13463-1: 2009-07).
If the difference is less, implement the following measures:
▪Check operating conditions.
▪Dismantle and clean pump (if required).
▪Re-determine initial value.
Consultation with KSB/KSB Service is required if the initial value is unchanged.
Determining limit values for operating statuses
The initial value determined corresponds to the temperature at the containment
shroud during intended operation.
In a failure, an insufficient cooling flow or a failure of the cooling flow can cause the
temperature to rise at the containment shroud. To be able to detect a failure via a
rise in temperature, add a safety margin of 10 K to the initial value determined.
Initial value + 10 K = limit value
If, during a failure (non-intended operation), the limit value determined is exceeded,
the pump is stopped. Depending on the factory setting of the limit switch, the pump
will be started up again after the temperature at the containment shroud has
dropped. The value that is specified as the hysteresis for the output determines the
containment shroud temperature at which the pump is started up again.
A hysteresis of 1 K is factory set for the limit switch CFM1, for example. If the
containment shroud temperature drops 1 K below the limit value here, the pump is
started up again. If the pump must not be re-started after the limit value has been
exceeded, other measures are required on site.
2.2 Temperature monitoring at the containment shroud via a mineral-
insulated thermocouple
2.2.1 Functionality of the mineral-insulated thermocouple
The temperature of the containment shroud can be monitored by using an IEC 548-
compliant mineral-insulated thermocouple fixed to the containment shroud. The
mineral-insulated thermocouple measures in the containment shroud area where the
highest surface temperatures occur: at the containment shroud tube in the magnetic
coupling area. The mineral-insulated thermocouple installed functions as a passive
component in the potentially explosive atmosphere and is designed as a "simple
apparatus" to EN 60079-11.
2.2.2 Technical data of mineral-insulated thermocouple
Table 18: Technical data of mineral-insulated thermocouple with ceramic terminal
block
Characteristic Value
Type K
Explosion protection Intrinsic safety, "simple apparatus" to DIN
EN 60079-11
Sensor type K, NiCr-Ni
Sensor tolerance IEC 584
Measuring point Insulated
Diameter 0.34 mm
Process connection G1/4, compression fitting
Sheath material Austenite steel
Steady state
Intended operation
Failure
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