Pepperl+Fuchs LVL-M4 Reference guide

ISO9001
LVL-M4
Vibration Limit Switch
Brief Instructions

With regard to the supply of products, the current issue of the following document is applicable:
The General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services of the Electrical Industry, published by the Central
Association of the Electrical Industry (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik und Elektroindustrie (ZVEI) e.V.) in its most
recent version as well as the supplementary clause: "Expanded reservation of proprietorship"
Worldwide
Pepperl+Fuchs Group
Lilienthalstr. 200
68307 Mannheim
Germany
Phone: [phone] - 0
E-mail: [e-mail]
North American Headquarters
Pepperl+Fuchs Inc.
1600 Enterprise Parkway
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
USA
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Asia Headquarters
Pepperl+Fuchs Pte. Ltd.
P+F Building
18 Ayer Rajah Crescent
Singapore 139942
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]erl-fuchs.com
https://www.pepperl-fuchs.com

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Contents
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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Content of this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.4 Registered Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Basic Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Requirements for Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 Workplace Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Operational Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5 Product Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.6 Functional Safety SIL (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.7 IT Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Incoming Acceptance and Product Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 Incoming Acceptance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Product Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3 Storage and Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4 Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 Mounting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Mounting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.3 Sliding Sleeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.4 Post-Mounting Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.1 Connection Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.2 Connecting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.3 Post-Connection Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6 Operation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.1 Overview of Operation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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7 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.1 Function Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.2 Functional Test Using the Button on the Electronic Insert . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.3 Functional Test of the Electronic Switch with a Test Magnet . . . . . . . . 37
7.4 Switching on the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.5 Establishing a Connection via P+F Level App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.6 Further Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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1 Introduction
1.1 Content of this Document
This document contains information that you need in order to use your product throughout
the applicable stages of the product life cycle. These can include the following:
•Product identification
•Delivery, transport, and storage
•Mounting and installation
•Commissioning and operation
•Maintenance and repair
•Troubleshooting
•Dismounting
•Disposal
The documentation consists of the following parts:
•Datasheet – product overview
The datasheet contains the essential technical data for product selection.
•Technical information (TI) – planning aid
The document contains all the technical data on the device and provides an overview
of the accessories and other products that can be ordered for the device.
•Manual (BA) – complete information
The manual contains all information from incoming acceptance to disposal.
•Brief instructions (KA), present document – guide that takes you quickly to the 1st
measured value
The brief instructions contain all the essential information from incoming acceptance
to initial commissioning.
•Instruction manual (SI) – safety-relevant document
Depending on the approval, the required instruction manuals are supplied
with the device.
Additionally, the following parts may belong to the documentation, if applicable:
•EU-type examination certificate
•EU declaration of conformity
•Attestation of conformity
•Certificates
•Control drawings
•Functional safety manual
•Additional documents
Note
This document does not substitute the instruction manual.
Note
For full information on the product, refer to the instruction manual and further documentation
on the Internet at www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
Note
For specific device information such as the year of construction, scan the QR code
on the device. As an alternative, enter the serial number in the serial number search
at www.pepperl-fuchs.com.

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1.2 Safety Information
Target Group, Personnel
Responsibility for planning, assembly, commissioning, operation, maintenance,
and dismounting lies with the plant operator.
Only appropriately trained and qualified personnel may carry out mounting, installation,
commissioning, operation, maintenance, and dismounting of the product. The personnel must
have read and understood the instruction manual and the further documentation.
Prior to using the product make yourself familiar with it. Read the document carefully.
1.3 Symbols Used
This document contains symbols for the identification of warning messages and
of informative messages.
Warning Messages
You will find warning messages, whenever dangers may arise from your actions.
It is mandatory that you observe these warning messages for your personal safety and in order
to avoid property damage.
Depending on the risk level, the warning messages are displayed in descending order
as follows:
Danger!
This symbol indicates an imminent danger.
Non-observance will result in personal injury or death.
Warning!
This symbol indicates a possible fault or danger.
Non-observance may cause personal injury or serious property damage.
Caution!
This symbol indicates a possible fault.
Non-observance could interrupt the device and any connected systems and plants,
or result in their complete failure.

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Informative Symbols
Action
This symbol indicates a paragraph with instructions. You are prompted to perform an action
or a sequence of actions.
▶ Reference to another section or to further documentation
Permitted
Procedures, processes or actions that are permitted.
Forbidden
Procedures, processes or actions that are forbidden.
Electrical Symbols
Ground connection
Grounded clamp, which is grounded via a grounding system.
Protective earth (PE)
Ground terminals, which must be grounded prior to establishing any other connections.
The ground terminals are located on the inside and outside of the device.
Tool Symbols
Flat-blade screwdriver
Allen key
Open-ended wrench
Symbols in Graphics
1, 2, 3 ... Item numbers
A, B, C, ... Views
Explosion-hazardous area
Non-explosion-hazardous area
Note
This symbol brings important information to your attention.
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1.4 Registered Trademarks
Android®
Android, Google Play and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google Inc.
Apple®
Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth® SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Pepperl+Fuchs is under license. Other trademarks and
trade names are those of their respective owners.

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Basic Safety Instructions
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2 Basic Safety Instructions
2.1 Requirements for Personnel
The personnel must fulfill the following requirements to carry out the necessary tasks,
e. g. commissioning and maintenance:
•Trained, qualified specialists must have a relevant qualification for the specific function
•and task
•Are authorized by the plant owner/operator
•Are familiar with federal/national regulations
•Must have read and understood the instructions in the manual
and supplementary documentation
•Follow instructions and comply with conditions
2.2 Intended Use
•Only use the device for liquids.
•Improper use can pose hazards.
•Ensure that the device is free of defects while it is in operation.
•Use the device only for media to which the process-wetted materials have an adequate
level of resistance.
•Do not exceed or drop below the limit values for the device, see manual
and technical information TI01403O/98/EN.
2.2.1 Incorrect Use
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper or non-intended use.
Residual Risks
Due to heat transfer from the process, the temperature of the electronics housing
and the assemblies contained therein may rise to 80 °C (176 °F) during operation.
Danger of burns from contact with surfaces!
•If necessary, ensure protection against contact to prevent burns.
For requirements concerning functional safety in accordance with IEC 61508,
the associated SIL documentation must be observed.
2.3 Workplace Safety
For work on and with the device:
•Wear the required personal protective equipment according to federal/national
regulations.

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2.4 Operational Safety
Risk of injury!
•Operate the device only if it is in proper technical condition, free from errors and faults.
•The operator is responsible for ensuring failure-free operation of the device.
Modifications to the Device
Unauthorized modifications to the device are not permitted and can lead
to unforeseeable dangers.
•If, despite this, modifications are required, consult with Pepperl+Fuchs.
Repair
To ensure continued operational safety and reliability:
•Only perform repair work on the device if this is expressly permitted.
•Observe federal/national regulations pertaining to the repair of an electrical device.
•Use original spare parts and accessories from Pepperl+Fuchs only.
Hazardous Area
To eliminate danger to persons or the facility when the device is used in the hazardous area
(e. g. explosion protection):
•Check the nameplate to verify whether the ordered device can be used for the intended
purpose in the hazardous area.
•Observe the specifications in the separate supplementary documentation that
is an integral part of this manual.
2.5 Product Safety
This device is designed in accordance with good engineering practice to meet state-of-the-art
safety requirements, has been tested, and left the factory in a condition in which it is safe
to operate.
The device meets general safety standards and legal requirements. It also complies
with the EU directives listed in the device-specific EU Declaration of Conformity.
Pepperl+Fuchs confirms this by affixing the CE mark to the device.
2.6 Functional Safety SIL (Optional)
The functional safety manual must be strictly observed for devices that are used
in functional safety applications.
2.7 IT Security
We only provide a warranty if the device is installed and used as described
in the instruction manuals. The device has safety mechanisms integrated to prevent
users from inadvertently changing settings.
Provide additional protection for the device and data transfer to/from the device
•IT security measures defined in the plant owner/operator's own security policy
must be implemented by plant owners/operators themselves.