Pepperl+Fuchs Vibracon LVL-M1 User manual

ISO9001
LVL-M*(H), LVL-M2C
Vibration Level Switch
ATEX, IEXEx
Ex db IIC Ga/Gb
Instruction Manual

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: [email protected]hs.com
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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Vibration Level Switch
Vibracon LVL-M*(H), LVL-M2C
Table of Contents
Associated Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Supplementary Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Manufacturer's Certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Manufacturer Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Other Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Extended Order Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Safety Instructions: General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Safety Instructions: Special Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Safety Instructions: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Safety instructions: Ex d Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Temperature Tables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connection Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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1 Associated Documentation
This document is an integral part of the following documents:
•KA00143O (LVL-M1, LVL-M2)
•KA00144O (LVL-M1H, LVL-M2H)
•KA00162O (LVL-M2C)
The documents which are supplied and correspond to the device type apply.
2 Supplementary Documentation
Information for explosion protection:
The information can be found on the Internet at www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
3 Manufacturer's Certificates
EU Declaration of Conformity
The EU Declaration of Conformity is available on the product detail page of the devices
on the Internet at www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
Enter the order designation in the search field → Select the appropriate product →
Open the product detail page → Open the Approvals+Certificates tab.
EU Type-Examination Certificate
Certificate number: DEKRA 17 ATEX 0021 X
List of applied standards: see EU Declaration of Conformity
IEC Declaration of Conformity
Certificate number: IECEx DEK 17.0006X
Affixing the certificate number certifies conformity with the following standards
(depending on the device version).
•IEC 60079-0:2017
•IEC 60079-1:2014
•IEC 60079-26:2021
4 Manufacturer Address
Pepperl+Fuchs Group
Lilienthalstraße 200, 68307 Mannheim, Germany
Internet: www.pepperl-fuchs.com
5 Other Standards
Among other things, the following standards shall be observed in their current version
for proper installation:
•IEC/EN 60079-14: "Explosive atmospheres - Part 14: Electrical installations design,
selection and erection"
•EN 1127-1: "Explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection - Part 1:
Basic concepts and methodology"

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6 Extended Order Code
The extended order code is indicated on the nameplate, which is affixed to the device
in such a way that it is clearly visible. Additional information about the nameplate is provided
in the associated manual.
Structure of the Extended Order Code
Table 1
Basic Specifications
The features that are absolutely essential for the device (mandatory features) are specified
in the basic specifications. The number of positions depends on the number of features
available. The selected option of a feature can consist of several positions.
Optional Specifications
The optional specifications describe additional features for the device (optional features).
The number of positions depends on the number of features available.
More detailed information about the device is provided in the following tables.
These tables describe the individual positions and IDs in the extended order code
which are relevant to hazardous locations.
Device type Basic specifications Probe length
LVL-M1 – XXXXX-XXXXXX-XX –
LVL-M1H – XXXXX-XXXXXX-XX –
LVL-M2 – XXXXX-XXXXXX-XX . XXXX
LVL-M2H – XXXXX-XXXXXX-XX . XXXX
LVL-M2C – XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XX . XXXX
X = Placeholder
At this position, an option (number or letter) selected from the specification is displayed instead
of the placeholders.

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Extended Order Code: Vibration Level Switch
Device types
LVL-M1, LVL-M1H, LVL-M2, LVL-M2H, LVL-M2C
Basic specifications
Note
The following specifications reproduce an extract from the product structure and are used
to assign:
•This documentation to the device (using the extended order code on the nameplate).
•The device options cited in the document.
Probe version, probe length
Position Option Description
LVL-M1-XXXXX-XXXXXX-XX AA Compact
IA Compact, with temperature spacer
QA Compact, with gastight spacer
LVL-M1H-XXXXX-XXXXXX-XX AX Compact
IX Compact, with temperature spacer
QX Compact, with gastight spacer
XC Compact, Ra < 1.5 m/59 inch
LVL-M2-XXXXX-XXXXXX-XX.XXXX BB, CB, DB 1.4435/316L
BE, CE, DE 2.4610/Alloy C4
JB, KB, LB 1.4435/316L, with temperature spacer
JE, KE, LE 2.4610/Alloy C4, with temperature spacer
RB, SB, TB 1.4435/316L, with gastight spacer
RE, SE, TE 2.4610/Alloy C4, with gastight spacer
LVL-M2H-XXXXX-XXXXXX-XX.XXXXX BX, CX, DX in mm/inch
JX, KX, LX in mm/inch, with temperature spacer
RX, SX, TX in mm/inch, with gastight spacer
XC in mm/inch, Ra < 1.5 m/59 inch
LVL-M2C-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XX.XXXXX BK, CK, DK with ECTFE coating
Temperature spacer, gastight spacer
Position Option Description
LVL-M2C-XXXXXXX-XXXXXX-XX.XXXXX A without
BTemperature spacer
CGastight spacer

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Table 2
Optional specifications
No options specific to hazardous locations are available.
Housing
Position Option Description
LVL-MX-XXXXX-XXXXXX-XX
LVL-MXH-XXXXX-XXXXXX-XX.XXXXX
LVL-M2C-XXXXXXX-XXXXXX-XX.XXXXX
A1 Aluminum housing, IP66, thread M20
A2 Aluminum housing, NEMA 4X, 3/4NPT
A3 Aluminum housing, IP66, entry G1/2A
Electrical output
Position Option Description
LVL-MX-XXXXX-XXXXXX-XX
LVL-MXH-XXXXX-XXXXXX-XX.XXXXX
LVL-M2C-XXXXXXX-XXXXXX-XX.XXXXX
PA FEL50A, PROFIBUS PA
AC FEL51, contactless, 2-wire switch, 19 V to 253 V AC
E5 FEL52, PNP 3-wire, 10 V to 55 V DC
WA FEL54, potential-free change-over contact, DPDT,
19 V to 253 V AC, 19 V to 55 V DC
SI FEL55, 8/16 mA, 11 V to 36 V DC
N1 FEL56, NAMUR, L-H edge
N2 FEL58, NAMUR with push button, H-L edge
Approval
Position Option Description
LVL-MX-XXXXX-XXXXXX-XX
LVL-MXH-XXXXX-XXXXXX-XX.XXXXX E3 ATEX II 1/2G Ex db IIC T6...T1 Ga/Gb IECEx Ex db IIC T6...T1 Ga/Gb
EC ATEX II 1/2G Ex db IIC T6...T1 Ga/Gb
LVL-M2C-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XX.XXXXX EG ATEX II 1/2G Ex db IIB T6...T1 Ga/Gb
IECEx Ex db IIB T6...T1 Ga/Gb

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7 Safety Instructions: General
•The device is intended to be used in explosive atmospheres as defined in the scope
of IEC 60079-0 or equivalent national standards. If no potentially explosive atmospheres
are present or if additional protective measures have been taken:
The device may be operated according to the manufacturer's specifications.
•Staff must meet the following conditions for mounting, electrical installation,
commissioning and maintenance of the device:
•Be suitably qualified for their role and the tasks they perform
•Be trained in explosion protection
•Be familiar with national regulations
•Install the device according to the manufacturer's instructions and national regulations.
•Do not operate the device outside the specified electrical, thermal and mechanical
parameters.
•Only use the device in media to which the wetted materials have sufficient durability.
•Avoid electrostatic charging:
•Of plastic surfaces (e. g. housing, sensor element, special varnishing,
attached additional plates, ...)
•Of isolated capacities (e. g. isolated metallic plates)
•Refer to the temperature tables for the relationship between the permitted ambient
temperature for the sensor and/or transmitter, depending on the range of application
and the temperature class.
•Modifications to the device can affect the explosion protection and must be carried
out by staff authorized to perform such work by Pepperl+Fuchs.
•The probe is made of stainless steel or high corrosion-resistant alloy of thickness ≥ 1 mm.
•Only open the device under one of the following conditions: 17 minutes have elapsed
since the power supply was switched off.
8 Safety Instructions: Special Conditions
•Limitations of the maximum ambient temperature at the electronics housing
may be required dependent on device configuration, process temperatures
and temperature classification.
•Details of limitations: See section 11 for temperature tables.
•To avoid electrostatic charging: Do not rub surfaces with a dry cloth.
•In the event of additional or alternative special varnishing on the enclosure or other metal
parts or for adhesive plates:
•Observe the danger of electrostatic charging and discharge.
•Do not install in the vicinity of processes ( 0.5 m) generating strong electrostatic
charges.
Basic specification, feature Housing, option AX
•Covers with glass window only permitted for the following ambient temperatures:
-50 °C  Tamb  +70 °C
•Avoid sparks caused by impact and friction.

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Device group IIC
Device type LVL-M2C
•Sensors coated with non-conductive material can be used if avoiding electrostatic
charging (e. g. through friction, cleaning, maintenance, strong medium flow).
•Marked with warning sign: Avoid electrostatic charging.
9 Safety Instructions: Installation
Figure 1
•Before operation:
•Screw in the cover all the way.
•Tighten the securing clamp on the cover.
•In potentially explosive atmospheres:
•Do not disconnect the electrical connection of the power supply circuit
when energized.
•Do not open the connection compartment cover and the electronics compartment
cover when energized.
•Perform the following to achieve the degree of protection IP66/68:
•Screw the cover tight.
•Mount the cable entry correctly.
•Observe the maximum process conditions according to the manufacturer's
documentation.
•At high medium temperatures, note flange pressure load capacity as a factor
of temperature.
AZone 1
1Tank; Zone 0, Zone 1
2Electronic insert
3Housing
4Supply device
5Potential equalization line
6Local potential equalization
2
3
A
1
4
5
5
6

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•Install the device to exclude any mechanical damage or friction during the application.
Pay particular attention to flow conditions and tank fittings.
•Support extension tube of the device if a dynamic load is expected.
•Only use certified cable entries suitable for the application. Observe national regulations
and standards. Accordingly, the connection terminal does not include any ignition
sources.
•Seal unused entry glands with approved sealing plugs that correspond to the type
of protection. The plastic transport sealing plug does not meet this requirement and must
therefore be replaced during installation.
•The built-in metallic sealing plug is examined and approved for explosion protection type
Ex d with the device.
•When operating the transmitter housing at an ambient temperature under -20 °C,
use appropriate cables and cable entries permitted for this application.
•When connecting through a conduit entry approved for this purpose,
mount the associated sealing unit directly at the housing.
Basic specification, feature Housing, option A3
Flameproof equipment with G threaded entry holes is not intended for new installations
but only for replacement of equipment in existing installations. Application of this equipment
shall comply with the local installation requirements.
Accessory high pressure sliding sleeve
The high pressure sliding sleeve can be used for a continuous setting of the switch point and is
suited for zone division if mounted properly (see manual).
Potential equalization
Integrate the device into the local potential equalization.
10 Safety Instructions: Ex d Joints
•If required or if in doubt: ask manufacturer for specifications.
•Flameproof joints are not intended to be repaired.

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11 Temperature Tables
Description notes
General
•1st line: basic specification, feature Housing
•1st column:
•LVL-M1, LVL-M1H, LVL-M2, LVL-M2H:
basic specification, feature Probe version, probe length
•LVL-M2C: basic specification, feature Temperature spacer, gastight spacer
•2nd column: maximum load current
•3rd column: temperature classes T6 (85 °C) to T1 (450 °C)
•Column P1 to P5: position (temperature value) on the axes of the derating
•Tamb: ambient temperature in °C
•Tp: process temperature in °C
Figure 2
Note
Unless otherwise indicated, the positions always refer to the basic specification.
T
amb
T
p
P1 P2
P5
P3
P4

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Zone 0, Zone 1
Figure 3
Device types LVL-M1, LVL-M1H, LVL-M2, LVL-M2H
Basic specification, feature Electrical output, option AC
Table 3
Zone 1
Zone 0,
Zone 1
AX
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5
TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb
LVL-M1, LVL-M1H:
AX
LVL-M2, LVL-M2H:
BX, CX, DX
180 mA T6 -50 58 70 58 75 55 75 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 70 70 70 90 55 90 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 70 70 70 125 40 125 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 70 70 70 150 30 150 -60 -50 -60
LVL-M1, LVL-M1H:
IX, QX
LVL-M2, LVL-M2H:
JX, KX, LX, RX, SX,
TX
180 mA T6 -50 60 70 60 75 60 75 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 70 70 70 90 65 90 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 70 70 70 125 65 125 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 70 70 70 150 65 150 -60 -50 -60
350 mA T4 -50 70 70 70 125 55 125 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 70 70 70 150 55 150 -60 -50 -60

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Basic specification, feature Electrical output, option E5
Table 4
Basic specification, feature Electrical output, option WA
Table 5
AX
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5
TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb
LVL-M1, LVL-M1H:
AX
LVL-M2, LVL-M2H:
BX, CX, DX
350 mA T6 -50 50 65 50 75 45 70 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 70 70 70 90 60 90 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 70 70 70 125 55 125 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 70 70 70 150 45 150 -60 -50 -60
LVL-M1, LVL-M1H:
IX, QX
LVL-M2, LVL-M2H:
JX, KX, LX, RX, SX,
TX
350 mA T6 -50 54 65 54 75 70 75 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 70 70 70 90 65 90 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 70 70 70 125 70 125 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 70 70 70 150 70 150 -60 -50 -60
AX
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5
TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb
LVL-M1, LVL-M1H:
AX
LVL-M2, LVL-M2H:
BX, CX, DX
2 A T6 -50 52 52 52 75 40 75 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 67 67 67 90 55 90 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 70 70 70 125 47 125 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 70 70 70 150 38 150 -60 -50 -60
LVL-M1, LVL-M1H:
IX, QX
LVL-M2, LVL-M2H:
JX, KX, LX, RX, SX,
TX
2 A T6 -50 52 52 52 75 48 75 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 67 67 67 90 64 90 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 70 70 70 125 67 125 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 70 70 70 150 65 150 -60 -50 -60
4 A T6 -50 40 43 40 65 40 75 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 54 58 54 90 54 90 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 63 63 63 125 58 125 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 63 63 63 150 56 150 -60 -50 -60

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Basic specification, feature Electrical output, option PA, SI, N1, N2
Table 6
AX
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5
TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb
T6 -50 70 75 70 80 65 80 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 70 70 70 95 70 95 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 70 70 70 130 70 130 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 70 70 70 150 70 150 -60 -50 -60

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Device type LVL-M2C
Basic specification, feature Electrical output, option AC
Table 7
Basic specification, feature Electrical output, option E5
Table 8
AX
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5
TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb
LVL-M2C: A 180 mA T6 -50 55 55 55 80 46 80 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 70 70 70 95 61 95 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 70 70 70 120 50 120 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 70 70 70 120 42 120 -60 -50 -60
LVL-M2C: B, C 180 mA T6 -50 55 55 55 80 53 80 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 70 70 70 95 68 95 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 70 94 70 120 67 120 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 70 94 70 120 65 120 -60 -50 -60
350 mA T6 -50 37 49 37 80 34 80 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 52 64 52 95 49 95 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 69 69 69 120 64 120 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 69 69 69 120 62 120 -60 -50 -60
AX
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5
TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb
LVL-M2C: A 350 mA T6 -50 55 55 55 80 45 80 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 70 70 70 95 60 95 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 70 76 70 120 50 120 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 70 76 70 120 42 120 -60 -50 -60
LVL-M2C: B, C 350 mA T6 -50 55 55 55 80 52 80 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 70 70 70 95 67 95 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 70 94 70 120 67 120 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 70 94 70 120 65 120 -60 -50 -60

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Basic specification, feature Electrical output, option WA
Table 9
Basic specification, feature Electrical output, option PA, SI, N1, N2
Table 10
AX
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5
TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb
LVL-M2C: A 2 A T6 -50 52 52 52 80 40 80 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 67 67 67 95 55 95 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 70 77 70 120 70 120 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 70 77 70 120 70 120 -60 -50 -60
LVL-M2C: B, C 2 A T6 -50 52 52 52 80 49 80 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 67 67 67 95 63 95 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 70 100 70 120 67 120 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 70 100 70 120 66 120 -60 -50 -60
4 A T6 -50 41 50 41 80 38 80 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 56 65 56 95 53 95 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 69 76 69 120 64 120 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 69 76 69 120 63 120 -60 -50 -60
AX
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5
TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb TpTamb
T6 -50 70 75 70 80 65 80 -60 -50 -60
T5 -50 70 95 70 95 70 95 -60 -50 -60
T4 -50 70 130 70 120 70 120 -60 -50 -60
T3...T1 -50 70 150 70 120 70 120 -60 -50 -60

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12 Connection Data
Basic specification, feature Electrical output
Table 11
Option Supply circuit Output
PA for connection to a Fieldbus PROFIBUS PA
AC U = 19 V AC to 253 V AC, 50/60 Hz; max. 0.96 VA max. 350 mA
E5 U = 10 V DC to 55 V DC; max. 0.83 W PNP-Transistor; max. 350 mA
WA U = 19 V AC to 253 V AC, 50/60 Hz or
19 V DC to 55 V DC; max. 1.3 W 2 potential free change-over contacts; 4 A Ex d
SI U = 11 V DC to 36 V DC; max. 0.6 W max. 22 mA
N1 U = 4 V DC to 12,5 V DC; max. 0.23 W NAMUR; max. 3.5 mA
N2 U = 4 V DC to 12,5 V DC; max. 0.23 W NAMUR; max. 3.5 mA

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