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Operating instructions

Electronic level sensor

autosen

AF003

80235190 00 03/2016

Made in Germany

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Page 1: ...Operating instructions Electronic level sensor autosen AF003 80235190 00 03 2016 Made in Germany UK Made in Germany...

Page 2: ...real level in the tank 12 5 2 6 Probes for different tank heights 13 5 2 7 Safe state 13 5 3 IO Link 13 6 Installation 14 6 1 Installation location environment 14 6 1 1 Unit with single probe 14 6 1 2...

Page 3: ...Configuration of the display 32 10 4 Offset setting 32 10 5 Setting of output signals 32 10 5 1 Setting of the output function for OUT 1 32 10 5 2 Set the switching limits hysteresis function 32 10 5...

Page 4: ...uctions or the technical data are not adhered to personal injury and or damage to property can occur Improper or non intended use may lead to malfunctions of the unit or to unwanted effects in your ap...

Page 5: ...ic areas If interference occurs the user must take appropriate remedial actions The unit complies with the standard EN 61000 6 4 and is a class A product The radiated energy of the microwaves is for e...

Page 6: ...omponents are available as accessories Rods Length cm inch Order no 45 17 7 AA926 70 27 6 AA927 100 39 4 AA928 Coaxial pipes with G process connection Length cm inch Order no 45 17 7 AA929 70 27 6 AA9...

Page 7: ...on in closed metal tanks the tank lid serves as a launching plate For installation in open metal tanks tanks made of plastic or metal tanks with plastic lids a sufficiently large fixing plate a metal...

Page 8: ...and switches the outputs to a defined state 11 5 The unit is not suitable for bulk materials e g plastic granulates If the unit is to be used in acids or alkalis in hygienic areas or in electroplating...

Page 9: ...fig 5 1 When they hit the medium to be detected they are reflected and guided back to the sensor fig 5 2 The time between transmitting and receiving the pulse directly relates to the travelled distan...

Page 10: ...ramming 10 3 In the Run mode it can be temporarily switched between length indication cm inch and percentage Briefly press Set The selected unit is displayed for 15 s the corresponding LED is lit With...

Page 11: ...sheet OU1 I U OU2 InEG UnEG Curve of the analogue signal measuring range scaled I U L 4 mA 0 V A ASP AEP I1 I2 20 mA 10 V L level ASP analogue start point AEP analogue end point A active zone I1 inact...

Page 12: ...erence Window function normally open fig 5 4 OU1 Fno Window function normally closed fig 5 4 OU1 Fnc The width of the window can be set by means of the difference between FH1 and FL1 FH1 upper value F...

Page 13: ...am formation can be suppressed by a delay time 10 5 8 dFo During the delay time the last measured value is frozen If the measured signal is received again in sufficient strength within the delay time...

Page 14: ...nment Vertical installation from the top is preferred 6 1 1 Unit with single probe For a safe function the unit requires a launching plate 6 4 For optimum operation the unit is to be installed as near...

Page 15: ...n type and intensity of the soiling For installation in pipes The inside pipe diameter d must be at least 100 mm fig 6 1 Only install the unit in metal pipes For installation in connection pieces The...

Page 16: ...5 Separation of the installation location by metal sheets perforated sheets without figure Min diameter of the bypass and still pipe d 100 The upper access to the steady area fig 6 5 A B has to be abo...

Page 17: ...0 mm The vent hole A must not be covered by mounting elements or similar Do not install the unit in the immediate vicinity of a fill opening No water jets must enter into the holes of the coaxial pipe...

Page 18: ...connection can be rotated without restriction Even if rotated several times there is no risk of damage to the unit 6 In case of high mechanical stress strong vibration moving viscous media it may be n...

Page 19: ...an be shortened 6 3 2 Screw the rod to the unit and tighten it Recommended tightening torque 4 Nm Slide the sensor seal A onto the thread Slide the coaxial pipe B onto the rod Carefully centre it and...

Page 20: ...n occur Proceed as follows Screw the rod to the unit Mark the desired length L on the rod The reference point is the lower edge of the process connection Remove the rod from the unit Shorten the rod a...

Page 21: ...n the right Deduct 9 mm from the total length of the coaxial pipe LK 9 mm L Note down L It must be entered during parameter setting of the unit 10 2 6 4 Installation of the unit with single probe For...

Page 22: ...vironment fig 6 7 Avoid non flush installation fig 6 8 Use seals or washers D in fig 6 9 to reach the required height For tanks with thick walls arrange for sufficiently deep recesses to ensure flush...

Page 23: ...is under pressure Tighten the fixing screws sufficiently Screw the unit into the flange plate using the process connection and tighten firmly Make sure that the supplied sensor seal A in fig 6 11 is...

Page 24: ...0 mm between rod and tank wall higher for probe lengths 70 cm and in case of heavy soiling 6 1 1 When installed in plastic tanks there may be deterioration caused by electromagnetic interference Corre...

Page 25: ...by a qualified electrician The national and international regulations for the installation of electrical equipment must be adhered to Voltage supply according to EN 50178 SELV PELV Disconnect power C...

Page 26: ...ED 7 not used LED 8 yellow output 1 is switched 9 Alphanumeric display 4 digits Indication of the current level Operation and fault indication Indication of the parameters and parameter values 10 Set...

Page 27: ...27 UK 9 Menu 9 1 Menu structure M M S M S M M S M M S M M S M M S M M S M M S M M S M M S M M S M M S M M M S cm inch S S 15s M S M M M S M M S M M S M M S...

Page 28: ...enu item is only active if OU1 Hno or Hnc FOU1 Response of OUT1 in case of a fault FOU2 Response of OUT2 in case of a fault dFo Delay time for the outputs to pass into the safe state ASP Analogue star...

Page 29: ...r 5 s After 5 s setting value is changed incrementally by pressing the button once or continuously by keeping the button pressed Numerical values are incremented continuously For reducing the value le...

Page 30: ...ent unintentional settings Make sure that the unit is in the normal operating mode Press Mode Enter Set for 10 s Loc is displayed During operation Loc is briefly displayed if you try to change paramet...

Page 31: ...for water and water based media LOW for oils and oil based media Note In case of doubt carry out an application test to ensure the setting which is best for your medium 10 2 3 Entering the type of pro...

Page 32: ...s shift by the value of the set offset 10 5 Setting of output signals 10 5 1 Setting of the output function for OUT 1 Select OU1 and set the switching function Hno hysteresis function NO Hnc hysteresi...

Page 33: ...le the analogue signal Select ASP and set the analogue start point 5 2 3 Select AEP and set the analogue end point 5 2 3 10 5 7 Response of the outputs in case of a fault Select FOU1 FOU2 and set the...

Page 34: ...obes or 6 3 3 coaxial probes Briefly press Mode Enter Note After changing the probe length the values for OFS and the switching limits must also be reviewed re entered 10 7 2 Setting to another medium...

Page 35: ...cally locked parameter setting impossible For unlocking press the two setting buttons for 10 s uLoc Unit is unlocked parameter setting is possible again S Loc If S Loc is displayed when an attempt is...

Page 36: ...ss connection carry out a reset Installation conditions were not adhered to Observe the notes in Installation 6 Probe length type of probe or sensitivity setting to the medium is incorrect Correct the...

Page 37: ...0 5 0 2 The setting ranges for the switching limits SP1 rP1 FH1 FL1 depend on the probe length L In general the following applies cm inch min max min max SP1 FH1 1 5 3 5 L 3 0 6 1 4 L 1 2 rP1 FL1 1 0...

Page 38: ...W setting for the detection of oils and oil based media 13 Servicing Keep the process connection free of deposits and foreign bodies In case of heavy soiling clean the process connection and the probe...

Page 39: ...0 ASP 1 0 3 0 AEP AEPmax Uni cm SELd L LEnG nonE MEdI nonE Prob nonE SP FHmax AEPmax LEnG value minus 3 rP FLmax LEnG value minus 3 5 When the LEnG value is entered the program calculates the basic se...

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