UWT Vibranivo VN 1000 Series User manual

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Safety notes / Technical support G2
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Introduction G3
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Technical data G4
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Approvals G11
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Options G12
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Mounting G13
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Electrical installation G17
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Signal output / Diagnostics G22
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Sensitivity / Maintenance G27
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Notes for use in Hazardous Locations G28
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Assembly VN ..040 G32
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Assembly VN ..020 / VN ..030 with separate housing G36
Table of contents
Subject to technical change and price
change.
We assume no liability for typing errors.
All dimensions in mm (inches). Different variations to those specied are
possible.
Please contact our technical consultants.
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Safety notes / Technical support
Notes
• Installation, maintenance and commissioning must be carried out only by qualied technical personnel.
• The product must be used only in the manner outlined in this instruction manual.
Special attention must be paid to warnings and notes as follows:
WARNING
Relates to a caution symbol on the product and means, that a failure to observe the necessary
precautions can result in death, serious injury and/or considerable material damage.
WARNING
Relates to a caution symbol on the product and means, that a failure to observe the necessary
precautions can result in death, serious injury and/or considerable material damage.
This symbol is used, when there is no corresponding caution symbol on the product.
A failure to observe the necessary precautions can result in considerable material
damage.
CAUTION
Safety symbols
In manual and on
product Description
CAUTION: refer to accompanying documents (manual) for details.
Earth (ground) Terminal
Protective Conductor Terminal
Technical support
Please contact your local supplier (see www.uwt.de for address). Otherwise you can contact:
UWT GmbH Tel. [phone]
Westendstr. 5 Fax. [phone]
87488 Betzigau [email protected]
Germany www.uwt.de
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Introduction
Applications
The device is used for level monitoring in all types of containers
and silos.
It can be used with all powdery and granulated bulk materials
that do not show a strong tendency to form crusts or deposits.
Detection of solids in water is also possible.
The units can be delivered with a wide range of Ex-approvals
for use in Gas and Dust Hazardous Areas.
A selection of elds of
application:
• Building materials industry
lime, styrofoam, moulding sand, etc.
• Food industry
milk powder, our, salt, etc.
• Plastics industry
plastics granules etc.
• Timber industry
• Chemical industry
• Mechanical engineering
The VIBRANIVO oscillating probe is normally screwed into
the lateral container wall so that it is level with the lling
height to be registered and monitored.
The device can also be mounted from the top of the
container. In this case an extension piece is used to mount
the probe level with the height to be registered.
The length of the probe can be up to 4m (157”) with an
extension tube (VN ..030) or up to 20m (787”) with an
extension rope (VN 2050/ 6050).
The use of a sliding sleeve is recommended so that the
switch point can be changed easily during operation of the
device.
Function
The piezo-electrically stimulated oscillating fork vibrates
at its mechanical resonance frequency. If the probe is
covered by the bulk material, the damping thus generated is
registered electronically and a corresponding signal output
is actuated.
The oscillation of the fork ensures a certain self-cleaning.
Detection of solids Detection of solids in water
Application
in down pipe Application
in down pipe
optional
sliding sleeve
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VN 5030
VN ..050
VN ..030
VN ..040
VN ..020
VN ..030
VN ..040
VN ..020
VN ..020
VN 1020
VN 1030
VN 5020
VN 5030
VN 1020
VN 5020
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Technical data
Housing versions
Series VN 1000 /
2000
Standard
Series VN 5000 /
6000
Standard
de
Explosionproof with
increased safety
terminal box
d
Flameproof /
explosionproof
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L
without option with option:
enhanced sensitivity (pos. 26x)
Vibrasil 70 (pos. 26a)
Vibrasil 90 (pos. 26b)
VN 1020
VN 5020 165mm (6.5“)
VN 2020
VN 6020 235mm (9.25”) 260mm (9.84“)
Extensions
Thread Flange Temperature
extended shaft
(pos. 3.2)
Option:
Separate housing
(pos.26.1/ 26.2)
* see page 6 bottom right
* see page 6 below right hand
Thread Temperature
extended shaft
(pos. 3.2)
Flange
Technical Data
Triclamp
Triclamp With option
separate housing
(pos. 26.1/ 26.2)
Cap nut: see page 15
Cap nut: see page 15
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Thread Flange
Extension tube
NOT
part of delivery
* see bottom right
* Length of oscillating rods
with option
Enhanced sensitivity (pos.26x)
Vibrasil®70 (pos.26a)
Vibrasil® 90 (pos.26b)
* see right
Thread
Technical data
Flange
Triclamp
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Technical data
Electrical data
Connection terminals max. 4mm2(AWG 12)
Cable entry M20 x 1.5 screwed cable gland
NPT 1/2“ conduit connection
NPT 3/4” conduit connection (only VN 5000 / 6000)
Signal delay Sensor free -> covered ca. 1 sec
Sensor covered -> free ca. 1..2 sec
On the electronic module “Universal voltage Relay DPDT” is an electronic delay, adjustable up to
30sec.
Safety operation (FSL,FSH) Switchable for minimum or maximum safety
Sensitivity Adjustable in 2 levels (A/B)
Vibration frequency VN 1000 / 5000: ca. 350Hz
VN 2000 / 6000: ca. 125Hz
ca. 90Hz (enhanced sensitivity)
Installation category II
Pollution degree 2
Electronic modules Universal voltage
Relay SPDT
(VN 1000/ 2000/ 5000/ 6000)
Universal voltage
Relay DPDT
(VN 1000/ 2000/ 5000/ 6000)
3-wire PNP
(VN 1000/ 2000/ 5000/ 6000)
Power supply 19..230V AC 50-60Hz
19..55V DC
+10%
19..230V AC 50-60Hz
19..55V (36V*)DC
+10%
* Version with intrinsic safe
connection between
Electronic
module and Vibrating fork
(see pos.4 in the selection list)
18V..50V DC
+10%
Max. ripple of power supply 7 Vss at DC 7 Vss at DC 7 Vss
Installed load max. 8VA / 1,5W max. 18VA / 2W max. 1,5W
Signal output Floating relay SPDT
VN 1000 / 2000:
AC max. 253V, 4A, 500VA
at cos Phi = 1
DC max. 253V, 4A, 60W
VN 5000 / 6000:
AC max. 250V, 8A non inductive
DC max. 30V, 5A non inductive
Floating relay DPDT
VN 1000 / 2000:
AC max. 253V, 4A, 500VA
at cos Phi = 1
DC max. 253V, 4A, 60W
VN 5000 / 6000:
AC max. 250V, 8A non inductive
DC max. 30V, 5A non inductive
Open Collector:
permanent load max. 0.4A
short-circuit and overload
protected
turn-on voltage: max. 50V
(reverse protection)
Intrinsic safe ratings - - -
Indicating light Status of signal output
by built-in LED
Status of signal output
by built-in LED
Status of signal output
by built-in LED
Isolation Power supply to signal output:
2225 Vrms
Power supply to signal output:
2225 Vrms
Signal output to signal output
(DPDT): 2225 Vrms
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Protection class I I III
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Technical data
Electronic modules 2-wire
without contact
(VN 1000/2000/
5000/6000)
NAMUR
IEC 60947-5-6
(VN 2000/ 6000)
8/16mA or 4-20mA
(VN 1000/2000/
5000/6000)
8/16mA
(VN 1000/2000/
5000/6000)
Power supply 19..230V 50/60Hz / DC
+10%
ca. 7 ..9 V DC
(spec. IEC 60947-5-6)
Non intrinsic safe
version:
12.5 .. 36V DC +0%
Intrinsic safe version:
12.5 .. 30V DC +0%
12.5 .. 36V DC +0%
Max. ripple of power
supply
7 Vss at DC - - -
Installed load max. 1.5VA / 1W max. 30mA (for
non intrincic safe
application)
max. 0.8W max. 0.8W
Signal output Load current:
min. 10mA
max. 500mA permanent
max. 2A < 200ms
max. 5A < 50ms
Voltage drop on the
electronic module: max
7V with closed electric
circuit.
Cutoff current with open
electric circuit: max
5mA.
To enable a safe
opening of relay
contacts, the cutoff
current will be set for
some milliseconds to
0, when opening the
electric circuit.
Short-circuit- and
overload-protected.
<1mA or > 2,2mA
(spec. IEC 60947-5-6)
Setting 8/16mA:
8mA or
16mA +- 0.5mA.
Setting 4-20mA:
Output current depends
on the vibration
amplitude of the fork
between 6mA for
damped vibration and
20mA for full vibration.
Resolution is 0.1mA.
8mA or 16mA
+- 1mA
Intrinsic safe ratings - U i 20V
I i 67mA
Pi 0.17W
C i negligible small
Li negligible small
Intrinsic safe version:
U i30V
I i 130mA
Pi 0.8W
C inegligible small
L i negligible small
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Indicating light Status of signal output
by built-in LED
Status of signal output
and
diagnostics of vibration
by built-in LED
Status of signal output
and
diagnostics of vibration
by built-in LED
Status of signal
output
by built-in LED
Protection class IIII III III
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Mechanical data
Housing Aluminium housing, powder coated RAL 5010 gentian blue
Degree of protection VN 1000/ 2000: IP 66 (EN 60529)
VN 5000/ 6000 NEMA Type 4X, IP 66 (EN 60529)
Process connection /
extension L
Material: Stainless steel 1.4301 (304) (1.4541 (321) for anges) or 1.4404 (316L) (food grade)
Extension cable VN..050: PUR with carbon black (no food grade)
Thread: R 1½“ tapered DIN 2999 or NPT 1½“ tapered ANSI B 1.20.1
Triclamp
Flanges according to selection
Oscillator Material: stainless steel 1.4404 / 1.4581 (316L) (food grade)
Surface treatment of vibrating rods: polished, Ra ≤ 0,75μm; teon (on request)
Overall weight
(ca.)
.
Technical data
VN 1000/ 2000 Standard
housing
Extension
VN 1020/ 2020: 1.6kg
(3.5 lbs) -
VN 1030/ 2030: 1.6kg
(3.5 lbs)
+2.5kg/m
(+5.5 lbs per 39.3“)
VN 1040/ 2040: 2.0kg
(4.4 lbs)
delivery without
extension tube
VN 1050/ 2050: 4.0kg
(8.8 lbs)
+0.5kg/m
(+1.1 lbs per 39.3”)
VN 5000/ 6000 Standard
housing
de-housing d-housing Extension
VN 5020/ 6020: 2.1kg
(46 lbs)
3.2kg
(7 lbs)
2.8kg
(6.2 lbs) -
VN 5030/ 6030: 2.1kg
(4.6 lbs)
3.2kg
(7 lbs)
2.8kg
(6.2 lbs)
+2.5kg/m
(+5.5 lbs per 39.3“)
VN 5040/ 6040: 2.5kg
(5.5 lbs)
3.6kg
(7.9 lbs)
3.2kg
(7 lbs)
delivery without
extension tube
VN 5050/ 6050: 4.5kg
(9.9 lbs)
5.6kg
(12.3 lbs)
5.2kg
(11.4 lbs)
+0.5kg/m
(+1.1 lbs per 39.3”)
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Technical data
Operating conditions
Ambient temp. (housing) -40°C.. +60°C (-40 .. +140°F) VN ..020/ VN ..030 and VN ..040
-25°C.. +60°C (-13 .. +140°F) VN ..050
Process temperature -40°C.. +150°C (-40 .. +302°F) VN ..020/ VN ..030 and VN ..040
Mounting for process temperature up to 150°C (302°F): see
drawing
-40°C.. +110°C (-40 .. +230°F) VN ..020/ VN ..030 with Ex approval and separate housing
(price list option 26.1, 26.2)
-25°C.. +80°C (-13 .. +176°F) VN ..050
Setting B
VN 1000/ 5000: ca. 50 g/l (3lb/ft3)
VN 2000/ 6000: ca. 20 g/l (1.2lb/ft3)
ca. 5 g/l (0.3lb/ft3)
Setting A
ca. 150 g/l (9lb/ft3)
ca. 75 g/l (4.5lb/ft3) Standard version
ca. 20 g/l (1.2lb/ft3) Enhanced sensitivity
Features of bulk
material
No strong caking tendancies
Max. grain size 10mm (0.39“)
Max. mechanical load 600N laterally (on oscillator rods)
Recommended protection in case of high material loading: mounting of a protective canopy above the
probe
Max. mechanical torque 300 Nm VN ..030
100 Nm VN ..040
Max. tractive force 2kN VN ..050
Max. process pressure 16bar (232psi) VN ..020, VN ..030
16bar (232psi) VN ..040 (depending on the quality of the local mounted sealing
of the extension tube)
6bar (87psi) VN ..050
For versions with Ex-approvals: see remarks on page G28.
Relative Humidity 0-100%, suitable for outdoor use
Altitude max. 2.000m (6.562ft)
For versions with
Ex-approvals:
see remarks on
page G30.
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Approvals
General Purpose *
(Ordinary
Locations)
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CE
FM
CSA
EN 61010-1 (IEC/CB)
Hazardous
Locations *
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ATEX Dust explosion
Gas explosion Intrinsic safe
Flameproof
Flameproof / increased safety
ATEX II 1D Ex t IIIC T! Da IP6X and
1/2 D Ex t IIIC T! Da/Db IP6X
ATEX II 1G Ex ia IIC T! Ga and
1/2G Ex ia IIC T! Ga/Gb
ATEX II 2G Ex d [ia] IIC T! Gb
ATEX II 2G Ex de [ia] IIC T! Gb
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IEC-Ex Dust explosion
Gas explosion Intrinsic safe
Flameproof
Flameproof / increased safety
IEC-Ex t IIIC T! Da IP6X and
t IIIC T! Da/Db IP6X
IEC-Ex ia IIC T! Ga and Ga/Gb
IEC-Ex d [ia] IIC T! Gb
IEC-Ex de [ia] IIC T! Gb
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FM Dust explosion
Gas explosion
Gas explosion
Gas explosion
Intrinsic safe
Flameproof
Flameproof / increased safety
Cl. II, III Div. 1 Gr. E,F,G
IS Cl. I Div. 1 Gr. A-D
Cl. I Zone 0 and 0/1 AEx ia IIC
XP-IS Cl. I Div. 1 Gr. B-D
Cl. I Zone 1 AEx d [ia] IIC
Cl. I Zone 1 AEx de [ia] IIC
• •
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CSA
RTN-Ex
Dust explosion
Gas explosion
Gas explosion
Gas explosion
Dust explosion
Intrinsic safe
Flameproof
Flameproof / increased safety
Cl. II, III Div. 1 Gr. E,F,G
Ex DIP A20 and A20/21
IS Cl. I Div. 1 Gr. A-D
Cl. I Zone 0 and Zone 0/1 Ex ia IIC
XP-IS Cl. I Div. 1 Gr. B-D
Cl. I Zone 1 Ex d [ia] IIC
Cl. I Zone 1 Ex de [ia] IIC
Detailed allocation of types and electronic modules to approvals: see selection list.
EMC •••• EN 61326 -A1
Hygiene * ••••EHEDG
RoHS conform ••••According to directive 2011/65/EU
Food grade
material
••••According to directive 1935/2004/EC
Pressure Equipment
Directive (97/23/EC)
The units are not subject to this directive, because they are classied as „pressure-keeping
equipment“ and do not have a pressurized housing (see Art.1, clause 2.1.4).
The units are designed and manufactured in accordance to the Pressure Equipment Directive.
The unit is NOT intended for use as a “equipment part with safety function (Art.1, clause 2.1.3).
If the units should be used as „equipment part with safety function, please contact the
manufacturer.
* depending on selected version in the selection list.
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Options
Weather protection-
cover
When the measuring device is used outdoor, the use of the
weather protection-cover is recommended. It protects the
device from all atmospheric inuences such as:
• rain water
• condensation of water
• excessively high temperatures due to insolation
• excessively low temperatures in winter
Material: PE, weather and temperature stable
Not available for housing version d and de.
For use in Hazardous Locations: only permitted for zone 2
and 22 or Division 2.
.
Sliding sleeve VN ..030 G2“ ISO 228 or 2” NPT ANSI B 1.20.1
Material:1.4301 (304) or
1.4404 (316L)
Sealing material to the extension tube: viton
VN ..040 Because the outer diameters of the locally
mounted 1“ tube may differ, sliding sleeve on
request.
Not for Hazardous Locations.
Mounting set Screws and washers for xing the unit
on a ange.
Glass window in lid To see the indicating light on the electronic module from
outside.
Not available for housing version d and de.
Bulb in cable gland Bright indicating light seen from outside.
Not available for use in Hazardous Locations.
Plug 4-pole (incl. PE) Used instead of cable gland.
Not available for use in Hazardous Locations and FM / CSA
general Purpose.
EHEDG approval EHEDG conform design (material and construction in
contact with the process).
Approved with ush welding socket
Material: aluminium or 1.4301(304) or 1.4404 (316L)
(details see: mounting instructions EHEDG version, page
G15).
LED
Glass
window
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Detection of solids in water CAUTION:
Detection of solids in water only permitted with types VN 1020/ 1030/ 5020/ 5030.
Other types on request.
Process pressure Improper installation may result in loss of process pressure.
Chemical resistance
against the medium
Materials of construction are choosen based on their chemical compatibility (or inertness) for
general purposes. For exposure to specic environments, check with chemical compatibility charts
before installing.
VN ..050:
Consider the chemical compatibility of the extension cable (material PUR) and the rubber seals on
both ends of the extension cable (material neoprene).
Mechanical load The torque at the fastening spot must not exceed
300Nm (VN ..030) or
100Nm (VN ..040)
Maximum length „L“ in relation
to the deviation (in degrees) from vertical installation:
Mounting location Comply with distance from incoming material and from the silo wall.
The installation has to be done in a way, that the sensor elements cannot hit the wall of the silo. The
ow of the medium and xtures in the container must be considered. This is especially important
for extension lengths of more than 3m (118.1“).
2“ sliding sleeve Tighten both locking screws M8 with 20 Nm
to obtain resistance against pressure.
Flange mounting A plastic sealing must be used to tighten the ange.
Fastening of the 1½”
process connection
Mounting torque for the 1½” thread may not exceed 80Nm.
Use a 50mm (1.97“) open-end wrench (do not turn the housing).
EHEDG-approval / food
grade material
The materials are available for the use under nornal and predictable applications (according to
directive 1935/2004 Art.3). Other conditions can inuence the safety.
Max. deviation Max. length “L”
5° 4000 mm (157.5“)
45° 1200 mm (47.24“)
>45° 600 mm (23.62“)
Load
Mounting
General Safety Instructions
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Mounting
Oscillating rods Do not bend, shorten or extend the oscillationg rods since this will destroy the device.
Rotatable housing and
orientation marking of
oscillating rods
Direction of the cable glands When the unit is mounted from the side, ensure, that the cable glands are closed and face
downwards to avoid water penetrating the housing.
Sealing Seal the 1½” thread with Teon tape in case of process pressure
Switching point Heavy bulk material -> the signal output switches, when the oscillating rods are covered a few mm.
Light bulk material -> the signal output switches, when the oscillating rods are covered a few cm.
The housing can be rotated against the
threaded connection after mounting.
For the d- and de- housing:
Fixing screw must be unfastened to
enable rotation. Fix the screw again,
when the housing has the right
position.
Orientation marking of oscillating
rods shows the orientation of the
oscillating rods after mounting. Fixing screw Housing
Additional Safety Instructions for Hazardous Locations
Installation regulations For the use of devices in Hazardous Locations the respectively valid installation regulations must
be observed.
Sparks The installation has to be carried out in a way, that mechanical friction or impact does not cause
sparks between the aluminium enclosure and steel.
Mounting in application with
Partition wall, that separates
Zone 0 (Cat. 1G) from Zone 1
(Cat 2G).
VN ..030 with sliding sleeve: The use of the sliding sleeve is not allowed.
VN ..040 and VN ..050:
The unit has no safe separation between Zone 0 and Zone 1. It must be considered, that gas can
pass from Zone 0 through the unit to Zone 1.
Mounting instructions
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Mounting
EHEDG-approval The sealing ring ensures a pressure tight sealing of the process connection.
Metal-metal sealing:
• The support muß be plane and without any gap.
• Fixing torque 100Nm
The quality of the welding with the container wall must be according to the respective
regulations
(e.g. gaps, transitions, surface nish).
Metal-metal
sealing
welding with
container wall
Flush welding
socket
Dimension of ush welding socket (for optional on site manufacturing):
Length of extension L
Sealing ring
Cap nut
Basic unit with process
connection Cap nut (pos.5 G)
Surfaces in contact with
process Ra <=0.8um
Section A Section B
Dimensions in mm
* suggested values
(in brackets values to be
adhered bindingly)
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2“ sliding sleeve
Switch point can be set CAUTION:
Detection of solids in
water only permitted with
the types VN 1020/ 1030/
5020/ 5030.
Other types on request.
Bulk material
slides down more
easily, if the device
is mounted with
inclination
(recommended)
Sensitive
area
Full detector
Empty detector
Observe max. torque
Empty
detector
Protective canopy in case of
high mechanical loading
(approx. 200mm (7.87“)
distance)
Installation in the conical
part: only for trickling
material, that cannot be
pressed between the
vibration rods.
CORRECT
WRONG
Orientation marking of oscillating rods
faces sideways.
Working surface too large:
-> overload, if material is discharged
-> danger of caking or crust deformation
CORRECT
Vibrating rods lead
into the product
WRONG
Socket too long:
material chokes
socket
VN ..050
Observe max. tensile load
(also imparted to silo roof)
Mounting
VN ..020 or
VN ..030 or
VN ..040
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Level limit switch
Series VN 1000 / 2000 / 5000 / 6000
Technical information / Instruction manual
page G
Electrical installation
General Safety Instructions
Handling In case of inexpert handling or handling malpractice, the electric safety of the device cannot be
guaranteed.
Installation regulations The local regulations or VDE 0100 (Regulations of German Electrotechnical Engineers) must be
observed.
Fuse Use a fuse as stated in the connection diagrams (page G20 and G21).
RCCB protection In the case of a defect, the distribution voltage must automatically be cut off by a RCCB protection
switch to protect the user of the device from indirect contact with dangerous electric tensions.
Power supply switch A voltage-disconnecting switch must be provided near the device.
Wiring diagram The electrical connections are made in accordance with the wiring diagram.
Supply voltage Compare the supply voltage applied with the specications given on the electronic module and name
plate before switching the device on.
Cable gland Make sure that the screwed cable gland safely seals the cable and that it is tight (danger of water
intrusion).
Cable glands that are not used have to be locked with a closing element.
Conduit system In case of using a conduit system (with NPT thread) instead of a cable gland the regulations of the
country, where the unit is installed, must be observed. The conduit must have a tapered thread either
NPT 1/2“ or NPT 3/4” in accordance with the unit and ANSI B 1.20.1. Not used inlets must be closed tight
with a metal closing element.
Field wiring cables All eld wirings must have insulation suitable for at least 250V AC. The temperature rating must be at
least 90°C (194°F).
Connecting the terminals Make sure that max. 8mm (0.31“) of the pigtails are bared (danger of contact with live parts).
Relay and transistor
protection
Provide protection for relay contacts and output transistors to protect the device against inductive load
surges.
Protection against static
charging
The housing of the unit (and for the version with separate housing also the vibrating fork part) must
be grounded to avoid static charging of the unit. This is particularly important for applications with
pneumatic conveying and non-metallic containers .
Additional Safety Instructions for Hazardous Locations
Installation in Zone 20 If installing the whole unit in zone 20, the power supply shall be rated for a prospective short circuit
current of not more than 10kA (details of EN 61241-14/ EN 60079-14 must be obeyed)
Installation in Zone 0
(Electronics: „NAMUR“
and “8/16mA or 4-20mA”)
The intrinsic safe supply circuit must have galvanic isolation to non intrinsic safe part. Otherwise
measures for protection against lightning must be taken (see EN 60079-14).
Power supply
(Electronics: „NAMUR“
and “8/16mA or 4-20mA”)
The type of protection (intrinsic safe) is only valid when connecting to a certied intrinsic safe power
supply (associated apparatus).
Field wiring terminals for
“de” housing
Fixing torque : 0,5-0,6Nm
Remove wire isolation: 9mm
Field wiring A strain relief must be provided for the eld wiring cables, when the device is installed with the factory
provided cable glands.
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Electrical installation
Version with separate housing must be
grounded additionally at the vibrating
fork.
External equipotential
bonding terminal
Connect with
equipotential
bonding to
the plant
Cable glands and conduit
system for ATEX / IEC-Ex
(Dust and Gas Hazardous
Locations)
Installation according to the regulations of the country, where the product is installed.
Not used entries have to be closed with blanking elements certied for this purpose.
Where available the factory provided parts must be used.
A strain relief must be provided for the eld wiring cables, when the device is installed with the factory
provided cable glands.
The diameter of the eld wiring cable must match to the clamping range of the cable clamp.
If other than the factory provided parts are used, following must be ensured:
The parts must have an approval adequate to the approval of the level sensor (certicate and type of
protection).
The approved temperature range must be from the min. ambient temperature of the level sensor to the
max. ambient temperature of the level sensor increased by 10K.
The parts must be mounted according to the instructions of the supplier.
Installation of a ameproof/ explosion proof enclosure with a conduit system:
In a conduit system single electric conductors are installed in a certied pipe system. This pipe system
is in a ameproof / explosion proof construction as well. The ameproof / explosion proof enclosure
and the pipe system needs to be sealed from each other by a certied ameproof seal of a type “d”
or explosion proof of a type “XP”.This seals shall be installed directly in or at the conduit entries of the
ameproof / explosion proof enclosure. Not used entries have to be closed with blanking elements
certied for this purpose (ameproof type “d” or explosion proof type “XP”).
Conduit system for
FM and CSA
(Dust and Gas Hazardous
Locations)
General requirements:
In addition the regulations of the country must be observed. The used ameproof seals and blanking
elements must have an adequate type approval and a temperature range of at least –40°C (-40°F)
to +80°C (176°F). In addition they shall be suitable for the conditions and correctly installed. Where
available the provided original parts of the manufacturer must be used.
Installation of a ameproof enclosure “d” with a conduit system:
In a conduit system single electric conductors are installed in a certied pipe system. This pipe system
is in a ameproof construction as well. The ameproof enclosure “d” and the pipe system needs to be
sealed from each other by a certied ameproof seal. Conduit entries of a ameproof enclosure “d”
shall have installed the ameproof seal within 18 inches from the enclosure wall. Not used entries have
to be closed with adequate blanking elements of a certied ameproof type AEx Cl.1 Div.1 A.
Commissioning Commissioning only with closed lid.
Exception: Units with protection method Intrinsic safety (“NAMUR” and “8/16mA or 4-20mA”)
Opening the lid Units with ameproof GasExplosion approval (d-housing):
To prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, do not remove the lid (cover) while circuits are alive.
Units with Dust Explosion approval:
Before opening the lid ensure, that no dust deposits or cloudss are present.
Do not remove the lid (cover) when the power is live.
Units with protection method Intrinsic safety (“NAMUR” and “8/16mA or 4-20mA”):
The lid can be removed when the power is live.
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Level limit switch
Series VN 1000 / 2000 / 5000 / 6000
Technical information / Instruction manual
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Electrical installation
VN 1000/ 2000: Standard-housing
Ground-terminal on the
electronic module is connected
internally to the housing
(not all versions)
Connecting
terminals
Protective
Conductor
Terminal
VN 5000/ 6000: Standard- and d-housing
Connection is done directly
on the Electronic module
Ground-Terminal on the
electronic module is connected
internally to the housing (not all
versions)
Protective
Conductor
Terminal
Connecting
terminals
de-housing
Connection via the terminals
inside the increased safety area.
Protective
Conductor
Terminal
Connection
terminals
Connection
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Universal voltage
Relay SPDT
Power supply:
19..230V 50-60Hz +10% 8VA
19..55V DC +10% 1,5W
Signal output:
Floating relay SPDT
VN 1000/ 2000:
AC max. 253V, 4A, 500VA at cos Phi = 1
DC max. 253V, 4A, 60W
VN 5000/ 6000:
AC max. 250V, 8A, non inductive
DC max. 30V, 5A, non inductive
Fuse on signal output: max 10A
Universal voltage
Relay DPDT
Power supply:
19..230V 50-60Hz +10% 18VA
19..55V (36V*) DC +10% 2W
Signal output:
Floating relay DPDT
VN 1000/ 2000:
AC max. 253V, 4A, 500VA at cos Phi = 1
DC max. 253V, 4A, 60W
VN 5000/ 6000:
AC max. 250V, 8A, non inductive
DC max. 30V, 5A, non inductive
Fuse on signal output: max 10A
* Version with intrinsic safe connection
between electronic module and vibration
fork (see pos.4 in the selection list)
3-wire
PNP
Power supply:
18 .. 50V DC +10% 1,5W
Fuse: max 4A
Signal output:
max. 0,4A
Load for example:
PLC, relay, contactor, bulb
PE + - Signal output
L N
Power supply
PE + -
Power supply
Load
Electrical installation
PE + - Signal output
L N
Power supply
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