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Safety instructions 

The purpose of the CONDURIX level sensor is to provide continuous level gauging of liq-

uids. The level sensor must be used exclusively for this purpose. The manufacturer accepts 

no liability for any form of damage resulting from improper use.

 

The  level  sensor  has  been  developed,  manufactured  and  tested  in  accordance  with  the 

latest good engineering practices and generally accepted safety standards. Nevertheless, 
hazards may arise from its use. For this reason, the following safety instructions must be 

observed:

 

Do not change or modify the level sensor or add any equipment without the prior co

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sent of the manufacturer. The installation, operation and maintenance of the level sensor 

must be carried out only by expert personnel. Operators, installers and service technicians 

must  observe  all  applicable  safety  regulations.  This  also  applies  to  any  local  safety  and 

accident prevention regulations which are not stated in this manual.

 

 

The safety instructions in this manual are marked as follows:

 

 

If these safety instructions are not observed, it may result in the risk of acci-

dent or damages to the CONDURIX level sensor.

 

 

Useful information designed to ensure continued and correct operation of 

the CONDURIX level sensor or helpful advice to make your work easier.

 

Summary of Contents for CONDURIX Series

Page 1: ...FNIR GmbH Schnackenburgallee 149 c 22525 Hamburg Germany Tel 49 40 39 82 07 0 Fax 49 40 390 63 39 Technical Documentation CONDURIX The potentiometric level sensor Edition 2016 08 Version 9 Art no 2071...

Page 2: ...I Table of Contents...

Page 3: ...suring span at the level sensor 9 6 2 Current consumption in failure mode 10 7 Maintenance 11 7 1 Overhaul 11 7 2 Return shipment 11 8 Technical Data 12 9 List of figures 13 10 Annex 14 10 1 EC Declar...

Page 4: ...d probe model CONDURIX DU or jacketed probe model CONDURIX MA are both compatible with non conductive containers The standard sensors work by outputting the measured fill level as an analogue value in...

Page 5: ...served Do not change or modify the level sensor or add any equipment without the prior con sent of the manufacturer The installation operation and maintenance of the level sensor must be carried out o...

Page 6: ...pulse generates a linear voltage drop 100 mV on the probe tube 6 electri cally insulated from tank potential The voltages at the bottom end and top end of the tube are measured As long as the probe tu...

Page 7: ...nically isolating transformer The alternating voltage produced across the very low resistance probe tube is in the 100 mV range The table below shows the signal characteristics of the sensor as a func...

Page 8: ...nly a short way the linearity of the measurement is affected by the short distance between the probe tube and reference potential A M X I R U D N O C CONDURIX DU 50 160 29 50 112 8 o n o M X I R U D N...

Page 9: ...nce from reference potential is constant the measurement result is unaffected by the geome try of the tank While the second rod also adds to the stability of the mechanical design this does require a...

Page 10: ...8 V in the event of maximum current consumption 21 5 mA To connect the level sensor see Figure 4 1 Unscrew cap 1 using an open ended spanner SW 19 2 Loosen union nut 2 of screwed cable gland 3 Figure...

Page 11: ...ct the sensor head against the ingress of water An external cable diameter of 5 to 10 mm ensures reliable sealing of the cable gland Make sure that the cable gland is screwed tight and close the cap f...

Page 12: ...imum distance is not observed the display direction of the level sensor will be reversed automatically The measured value would then be inverted Adjustment of the measuring span see Figure 5 Figure 5...

Page 13: ...nting the level sensor from detecting levels correctly the sensor will enter failure mode after a short time Failure mode signalling conforms to the NAMUR NE43 recommendation The failure current is se...

Page 14: ...be output correctly due to an insufficient supply voltage it enters failure mode and sets current consumption to 3 6 mA regardless of any failure current settings 7 Maintenance 7 1 Overhaul The level...

Page 15: ...ial stainless steel Cable diameter 5 10 mm Temperature 40 85 C Probe tube Length 200 6 000 mm Diameter of single rod 6 mm Standard Standard material 1 4571 316Ti Optional material tantalum titanium Ha...

Page 16: ...f figures 9 List of figures Figure 1 The CONDURIX level sensor 3 Figure 2 Measured value output 4 Figure 3 CONDURIX variants 5 Figure 4 Connecting the CONDURIX level sensor 7 Figure 5 Parametrisation...

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Page 21: ...vided The process connection is done via a cutting ring fitting With limited mounting space the electronics may be installed in an external enclosure CONDURIX Ex external The connection to the sensor...

Page 22: ...tached to the tank III d putting into service Before putting into service all devices must be checked to ensure it is properly connected and installed The power supply as well of the upstream devices...

Page 23: ...egories can be found in the table Temperature class Tmedium or Tprobe tube Tmedium or Tprobe head Category 1 level sensor entirely erected in Zone 0 T6 20 C 45 C T5 T4 T3 T2 T1 20 C 60 C Category 1 2...

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