HYDAC International AquaSensor AS 8000 Series, Operating Manual

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AquaSensor - AS 8000 series
5.2 AS 8000 Control Unit
The Control Unit is designed for mounting on a top hat rail in a switch cabinet. The Sensor
and Control Unit are connected with the measurement data cable
All connections to the AS 8000 Control Unit, aside from the electrical supply, should
be protected ! The corresponding EMV directives must be followed.
The charge on the relay contacts must not exceed 60 V / 250 mA.
The GROUND connections should be in contact with the grounding as frequently, and with
the shortest cable, as possible.
The protection class of the Control Unit is in accordance with EN 60529 = IP 20.
5.3 AS 8000-Sensor
The Sensor has the protection class IP 67 and can be mounted directly on hoses or pipes or
tanks.
The Sensor should be securely and tightly sealed with an appropriate sealing material, e.g.
Loctite 572, in a G3/4" pipe thread bushing or in a tank wall, gauge approx. 12-15 mm.
5.3.1 Sensor - Installation circumstances in a pipe
In order that it can continuously measure current values in the fluid, the Sensor should be
installed in a pipe according to the following installation examples.
When selecting a location for installation, make sure that no gas or air bubbles will be able to
collect on the Sensor
The Sensor is installed into the pipe from the outside.
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