Sapcon ELIXIR-T-UNI User manual

ELIXIR-T-UNI
Compact Vibrating Fork
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Version 2.1

User Manual & Datasheet V 2.1
Contents
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Operating Principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6 Dimensional Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8 Application Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
9 Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
10 Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
10.1 Procedure for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
10.2 Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
10.2.1 For Fail-safe High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
10.2.2 For Fail-safe Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
10.3 Output Check Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
10.4 Output Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
10.5 Error Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
11 Order Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
12 Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
List of Figures
1 Elixir-T-Uni . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Part Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Dimensional Diagram (All dimensions in mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4 Fail-safe High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Fail-safe Low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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List of Tables
1 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Application Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 Error Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Revision History
Revision Date Author(s) Description
1.0 23 Feb 2014 RND First Version Editing
1.1 10 Aug 2014 MRK Applications Revision
1.2 15 Jul 2015 RND Features Revision
1.3 28 Dec 2015 RND Specs Revision
1.4 04 Sep 2016 RND Specs Revision
2.0 08 Jan 2017 BRND Revised Format
2.1 17 Sep 2017 BRND Branding Revisions
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•Copyright: All content on this document, such as text, graphics, logos and images is the property of Sapcon Instruments Pvt. Ltd. The selection,
arrangement and presentation of all materials on this document and the overall design of this document is the exclusive property of Sapcon Instruments
Pvt. Ltd.
•The images shown in this manual may differ from the actual instrument / housing in terms of dimensions, color and design. Please refer to GA drawings
for dimensional details.
•Values (of performance) described in this manual were obtained under ideal testing conditions. Hence, they may differ under industrial environment and
settings.
General Instructions
•Instrument shouldn’t block the material filling inlet.
•Secure the cover of housing tightly. Tighten the cable glands. For side mounting, the cable glands should point downwards.
•For side mounting, provide a baffle to prevent the material from falling on the probe.
•When handling forks, do not lift them using their tines. While using them with solids, ensure that material size is less than 10mm.
•Deforming the shape of the tines may interfere with the fork’s operating frequency.
•Make all electrical connections as instructed in the manual. Don’t power on the device before verifying the connections.
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1 Introduction
Elixir-T-Uni is a Vibrating Fork Level Limit Switch for
liquids. It is suitable for level detection in storage tanks,
mixing container and pipelines, for all kinds of liquid which
do not react with SS 316, viscosity does not exceed
10,000 cP and temperature lies within 0◦C to 80◦C. It is
suitable for most of the applications where float switches
were previously employed, as well as in places where
float switches were not appropriate (due to deposition,
turbulence, stresses and air bubbles). Elixir-T-Uni ignores
foam deposition on its fork tines.
Figure 1: Elixir-T-Uni
2 Operating Principle
Elixir-T-Uni works on the principle of continuous vibration
of the fork at its natural frequency. A specially shaped
Tuning Fork is kept vibrating by piezo electric element.
The resonance frequency changes when the tines are
immersed in any fluid.The change in frequency is detected
and used is for switching.
Figure 2: Part Diagram
3 System Description
Elixir-T-Uni vibrating fork level switch detects the res-
onant frequency change and changes the output signal
according to fail-safe mode selection. Typically, the output
is fed to a PLC which then uses it to control the process.
4 Features
•Power Supply: 18-30 V DC
•Output: Open collector PNP, LED Indication
•Operational temperature: 0◦C to 150◦C (Fork)
•Hygienic finish with 0.8 Ra available
•No calibration required at site, easy to install
•Compact in size
•Service friendly plug-in connection
•Rugged stainless steel housing
•Operational safety ensured
•Immune to foam build-up
•External circuit testing by test magnet
5 Applications
Elixir-T-Uni is suitable for the following applications and
industries:
•Chemicals
•Pesticides
•Edible Oil
•Breweries
•Food Industry
•Dairy Industry
•Packaging Industry
•Pharmaceutical
Industry
6 Dimensional Layout
Dimensional drawing for a fork length of 44 mm is shown
in Figure 3
193
143
68
50
44
32
For Hygienic Application:
Surface Finish in Ra = 0.8µm
Figure 3: Dimensional Diagram
(All dimensions in mm)
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7 Electrical Specifications
Please refer to Table 1 for Electrical Specifications.
PARAMETER VALUE
Input Power Supply 18-30 V DC
Output Open Collector - PNP Output (Load capacity upto 90 mA at
24 V DC)
Switching Indication Red /Green LED ON/OFF
Switching Behavior
•ON
•OFF
Fail-safe Feature Field selectable
•Fail-safe High ( For Overflow Protection)
•Fail-safe Low (For Dry Run Protection)
Power Consumption Without Load
•480 mW @ 24 V DC
•168 mW @ 12 V DC
With Load
3W @ 24 V DC
Table 1: Electrical Specifications
8 Application Specifications
Please refer to Table 2 for Application Specifications.
PARAMETER VALUE
Response Time
•Covered
•Uncovered
Value
•0.5 second
•1 second
Repeatability ±0.5mm
Switching Hysteresis* 3mm ±0.5mm
Fork Resonance Frequency* 1500Hz approx.
Minimum Liquid Density 0.7gm/cc
Maximum Viscosity of Liquid 10,000 cp
Solid Content Diameter <5mm
Temperature
•Ambient
•Process
Value
•0◦C to 60◦C
•0◦C to 150◦C
Table 2: Application Specifications
*The reported values have been found with water as application medium, at room temperature.
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9 Mechanical Specifications
Please refer to Table 3 for Mechanical Specifications.
PARAMETER VALUE
Housing Pipe SS 316 housing, Weatherproof with integral probe mount-
ing (IP65)
Mounting
•Thread Mounting: 1/2”, 3/4”, 1” BSP / NPT
•Flange Mounting: As per user specification
•Tri-Clamp: As per user specification
•Hygienic Flash Mounted Socket, SS 316 with 1” BSP
Electrical Connector Valve Connector
Gland Type PG 11, PG 9 cable gland
Dimension Refer to Figure 3
Active Fork Length 44 mm and 100 mm
Probe Length
•68 mm, 105 mm, 125 to 1000 mm {For 44 mm Fork
Length}
•126 mm {For 100 mm Fork Length}
Process Temperature Up to 150◦C
Sensing Fork Material SS 316
Fork Finish
•Hygienic Fork
•Standard Fork
Pressure Up to 10 Bar
Table 3: Mechanical Specifications
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10 Installation Guidelines
Note: Elixir-T-Uni does not have any keys to oper-
ate.The Fail-safe feature has been implemented in
accordance with connection.
10.1 Procedure for Installation
For quick and easy installations, follow the steps in the
order mentioned below -
•Remove the female socket from the top of Elixir-T-Uni
(Use Screw Driver) and you can see that there are four
pins of male socket on Elixir-T-Uni.
•Remove the cap from the female socket by using screw
driver.
•Connect all the wires from cable entry to male socket
pin through cap.
•Plug-in Elixir-T-Uni to female socket.
•Mount the device with the help of Mounting Socket.
10.2 Electrical Connections
10.2.1 For Fail-safe High
If a device is mounted at top of the tank then follow the
instructions given below for Electrical Connections -
•First of all connect the positive terminal to pin no. 3 of
the device.
•Now connect the negative terminal to pin no. 1 of the
device.
•Connect fuse between positive terminal and pin no. 3
of the device.
•Between pin no. 1 and 2 the output can be taken.
Figure 4: Fail-safe High
10.2.2 For Fail-safe Low
If a device is mounted at bottom of the tank then follow
the instructions given below for Electrical Connections -
•First of all connect the positive terminal to pin no. 2 of
the device.
•Now connect the negative terminal to pin no. 1 of the
device.
•Connect fuse between positive terminal and pin no. 2
of the device.
•Between pin no. 1 and 3 the output can be taken.
Figure 5: Fail-safe Low
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Note: Elixir-T-Uni is compatible only with 24V DC
power supply.
10.3 Output Check Test
Hold the magnet at the target place of the instrument, the current status of the switching LED and the PNP output will
change and when the magnet is released from the target area the status of the switching LED and PNP output is switched to
there previous (original) state.
10.4 Output Indications
Green LED Glows When:
•Fork is Uncovered and Fail-safe is High
•Fork is Covered and Fail-safe is Low
Red LED Glows When:
•Fork is Covered and Fail-safe is High
•Fork is Uncovered and Fail-safe is Low
10.5 Error Indications
1. Temperature
•Blue LED glows when temperature of electronic insert goes above 120◦C.
LED ERROR INDICATION DESCRIPTION TROUBLESHOOTING
Red and Green LEDs Glows
Permanently
No Calibration
All LEDs OFF Low Voltage (Below 10V) Increase Voltage
Green LED Blinks (1 Second) It is because of Serial Communication Stop Serial Communication
Red LED Blinks (20 Seconds) Oscillator Failed/Fork is not connected
Blue LED Blinks Slowly (1 Second) Temperature goes above 100◦C
Blue LED Blinks Fast (300 MiliSec-
onds)
Temperature goes above 110◦C
Blue LED Glows Permanently Temperature goes above 120◦C
Table 4: Error Indications
2. Fork Stops Vibrating
•When Red LED blinks continuously and Fail-safe is High
•When Green LED blinks continuously and Fail-safe is Low
Troubleshooting: The following reasons may be responsible for the absence of vibrations in the fork:
•The instrument is damaged.
•The instrument is working but there may be solid particles in the application medium clogging the fork.
•Heavy build-up of application medium can dampen the fork oscillations. In this case, the fork requires to be cleaned.
•If material is very viscous, the fork vibrations will resume when the fork is uncovered. In this case, the error
indication should be ignored.
3. No LED Glows
•This would happen in absence of power supply to the instrument.
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11 Customer Support
Thank you for going through the instructions given in this manual. To further ease the process of installation and use, we
have developed special demo videos which are hosted on YouTube.
Sapcon’s YouTube channel, SAPCON INSTRUMENTS, lists all these videos: https://goo.gl/dnxfcz
Should you require further information regarding installation, use or working of the instrument, please don’t hesitate to contact
us. Kindly provide the following information at the time of contacting:
•Instrument Model and Serial Number
•Purchase Order Number and Date of Purchase
•Description of the query
•Your contact details
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•www.sapconinstruments.com
•[email protected]
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