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VRF-1000 Series

Integral Electronics with Opti-Sense™

Installation, Operation,

and Maintenance Manual

VRF180000

Revision G

September 2010

CAUTION

It is essential that all instructions in this
manual be followed precisely to ensure
proper operation of the equipment.

Summary of Contents for VRF-1000 Series

Page 1: ...ronics with Opti Sense Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual VRF180000 Revision G September 2010 CAUTION It is essential that all instructions in this manual be followed precisely to ensure proper operation of the equipment ...

Page 2: ... model is not installed correctly or used in unapproved applications dangers may arise such as product overflow Ensure that all personnel installing wiring and calibrating this device are suitably qualified All wiring must conform to current National Electrical Code NEC requirements or local electrical codes Please be aware that any modification of the equipment may cause injury or death If any qu...

Page 3: ...AL INSTALLATION 6 Guidelines 6 Conduit Cable Connection 6 Input Power 6 Connection Information 6 Connection Information Wiring Diagram 6 CHAPTER 5 SET UP AND CALIBRATION 8 Operation 8 Settings and Adjustments 8 Fail Safe Selection 8 High Level Fail Safe Operation 8 Low Level Fail Safe Operation 8 Sensitivity Setting 8 Time Delay Setting 8 Enable Automatic Calibration Feature 9 CHAPTER 6 START UP A...

Page 4: ...echnology using Variable Radio Frequency VRF which automatically selects the optimal operating frequency 20kHz to 100kHz of the low voltage signal applied to the probe depending on the probe circuit impedance A dual core microprocessor scans the probe circuit and digitally analyzed voltage and current values to characterize the complex impedance seen by the probe The digital signal processor conti...

Page 5: ...nd of the model code Assembly S must be used and either Probe Type 2 Food Grade Polysulfone or Probe Type 4 Stub Polysulfone must be used Note 2 Thickness of probe must be specified 3 8 in 1 2 in 5 8 in or 3 4 in wall thickness Note 1 Maximum length is 45 ft 13 72m 540 in 1 371 6cm ...

Page 6: ...ton 150 PSI 10 5kg cm2 100 F to 450 F 73 C to 232 C Heavy Duty Kynar Coated 316 Stainless Steel and Ryton coated with Kynar 50 PSI 3 5kg cm2 100 F to 250 F 73 C to 121 C Flush and Dome Flush 316 Stainless Steel and Epoxy 50 PSI 3 5kg cm2 30 F to 200 F 34 C to 93 C Armored Food Grade 316 Stainless Steel and Food Grade Epoxy 150 PSI 10 5kg cm2 30 F to 230 F 34 C to 110 C Jumbo 316 Stainless Steel an...

Page 7: ...If any problems arise please contact Bindicator at 800 778 9242 or 864 574 8060 STORAGE After receiving the VRF 1000 care should be taken to avoid damage If the unit is not scheduled to be installed immediately after delivery the following steps should be taken 1 After inspection repackage the unit into its original packaging 2 Select a clean dry site for storage Location should be free of vibrati...

Page 8: ...the side of the vessel horizontally or on the top of the vessel vertically The probe should be located out of the direct flow of material into the vessel MOUNTING Consult the appropriate dimensional drawing in the Appendix for mounting information related to the model ordered ...

Page 9: ...G Either AC or DC power is to be connected to the power input depending on the model Consult the nameplate of the unit and Chapter 1 to determine what type of power is required Consult Chapter 1 for the allowable voltage ranges CONNECTION INFORMATION WIRING DIAGRAM See Figure 4 1 for location of input and output terminal blocks Agency approved insulated barrel type terminals are supplied in the in...

Page 10: ...4 1 VRF 1000 Electronics Figure 4 2 High Low Level Fail Safe The output relay contacts are labeled in the un powered alarm state The relay is energized when the VRF 1000 is not alarmed This status may be opposite that of other Bindicator brand units If the VRF 1000 is replacing an older Model RF 8000 or RF 9000 Series unit connections will need to be opposite If a connection was made to the NC1 te...

Page 11: ...losed when material is present NO output contacts are closed when no material is present and open when material is present LOW LEVEL FAIL SAFE OPERATION DIP Switch SW1 position 5 is OFF Relay status LED is OFF when no material is present and ON when material is present Alarm LED red is OFF when no material is present and ON when material is present Relay NC output contacts are closed when no mater...

Page 12: ... than the previously calibrated point Sensing only air or a lower material level than previous sensed will initiate a recalibration Note Conductive or excessive material build up on the Pro Guard section of the probe will cause the probe to recalibrate to a lower than normal point DO NOT turn this feature on if excessive build up is likely This unit can also be manually calibrated by pressing the ...

Page 13: ...al present and the automatic calibration is ON the unit will automatically recalibrate when material level drops below the probe If the unit is powered on a bench prior to installation or moved from one installation to another recalibration is required Momentarily press the calibration push button See Figure 4 1 for location The green calibration indication LED will turn OFF then after 1 second wi...

Page 14: ...e 6 LRF110007 Standard Probe Probe 0 LRF110062 Food Grade Probe Probe 2 LRF110072 Flush Mount Probe Probe 8 LRF110078 Stub Probe Probe 4 LRF110084 Standard Probe Kynar Coated Probe 1 LRF110121 Ceramic Probe Probe 3 LRF110251 3 8 Thick Dome Flush Probe Probe 7 LRF110252 Thick Dome Flush Probe Probe 7 LRF110253 5 8 Thick Dome Flush Probe Probe 7 LRF110254 Thick Dome Flush Probe Probe 7 LRF110905 Jum...

Page 15: ...earth ground is terminated to the Input Ground Connection screw on the internal housing of the unit Check that the external ground wire is connected from the housing to the tank top or wall if mounted in a metal tank Recalibrate the unit as described in Chapter 6 Check for excessive material build up or physical damage to the probe If further assistance is needed please contact Bindicator Customer...

Page 16: ... Extended G P Type B Mounting VRF185005 Outline Drawing VRF Extended G P Type C Mounting VRF185006 Dimensional Drawing for GP VRF 1000 and VRF 2000 Sanitary Mounting VRF185007 Wiring for VRF 1000 VRF185009 Dimensional Drawing for Flush Probe VRF 1000 and VRF 2000 GP XP VRF185010 Dimensional Drawing for VRF 1000 and VRF 2000 Teflon Coated VRF185011 Dimensional Drawing for VRF 1000 and VRF 2000 Jumb...

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Page 28: ...t All rights reserved All data subject to change VRF180000 Revision G September 2010 150 Venture Boulevard Spartanburg SC 29306 800 778 9242 Toll Free 864 574 8060 Phone 864 574 8063 Fax www bindicator com sales bindicator com ...

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