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Operating instructions

Electronic level sensor

LR8300

706151 / 00

02 / 2012

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Page 1: ...Operating instructions Electronic level sensor LR8300 706151 00 02 2012 UK ...

Page 2: ...y mode 10 5 2 8 IO Link communication parameter setting evaluation 11 6 Installation 12 6 1 Installation location environment 12 6 2 Installation of the probe 15 6 3 Shortening of the probe 15 6 4 Installation of the unit 16 6 4 1 Installation in closed metal tanks without flange plage 16 6 4 2 Installation in closed metal tanks with flange plage 17 6 4 3 Installation in open tanks 17 6 4 4 Instal...

Page 3: ...ff delay 29 10 6 5 Response of the outputs in case of a fault 29 10 6 6 Setting of the delay time after signal loss 29 10 7 Reset all parameters to factory setting 29 10 8 Changing the probe length 30 11 Operation 30 11 1 Operating indicators 30 11 2 Reading the set parameters 31 11 3 Changing the display unit in the Run mode 31 11 4 Error indications 31 11 5 Output response in different operating...

Page 4: ...cal equip ment must be adhered to The unit complies with the standard EN 61000 6 4 and is a class A product The radiated energy of the microwaves is for example much below that of mobile phones According to the current state of science the operation of the unit can be classified to be harmless to human health The unit may cause radio interference in domestic areas If interference occurs the user m...

Page 5: ...g components are available as accessories Rods Length cm inch Order no 15 5 9 E43225 24 9 5 E43203 30 11 8 E43226 45 17 7 E43204 50 19 7 E43227 70 27 6 E43205 100 39 4 E43207 120 47 2 E43208 140 55 1 E43209 160 63 0 E43210 Flange plate Size process connection Order no 73 90 NPT E43206 Only use rods from ifm electronic gmbh The optimum function is not ensured when using components from other manufa...

Page 6: ...al plate or simi lar must be used 6 4 3 6 4 4 Furthermore minimum distances to tank walls objects in the tank bottom of the tank and further level sensors must be adhered to 6 1 1 4 1 Applications Water water based media Medium temperature 0 80 C permanent 0 90 C peak Tank pressures 1 4 bar Application examples Detection of coolant emulsion in a machine tool Detection of cleaning liquid in a parts...

Page 7: ...stic tanks deteriora tion caused by electromagnetic interference may occur noise immunity to EN61000 6 2 Remedy 6 4 2 5 Function 5 1 Measuring principle fig 5 1 fig 5 2 D The unit operates to the principle of guided wave radar It measures the level us ing electromagnetic pulses in the nanosecond range The pulses are transmitted by the sensor head and guided along the rod fig 5 1 When they hit the ...

Page 8: ... switched between length indication cm inch and percentage Press Set briefly The selected unit is displayed for 15 s the corresponding LED is lit With each push of the button the display type is changed The set unit of measurement and the switching status of the outputs are indicated by LEDs 5 2 3 Switching functions The unit signals via four switching outputs OUT1 OUT4 that a set limit level has ...

Page 9: ...minimum probe length is 10 cm the maximum probe length is 160 cm Probe and housing can be rotated without restriction This enables easy instal lation and orientation of the head of the unit after installation 5 2 6 Safe state In case of a fault a safe state can be defined for each output If a fault is detected or if the signal quality is below a minimum value the out puts pass into the safe state ...

Page 10: ...e evaluation with a resolution of 15 steps about 6 6 of the active zone A is available Below the probe and in the zone I2 the word 0000 is output step 0 In the active zone A the steps 1 15 are passed through and the outputs switch to the shown states If the active zone is exceeded zone I1 the value of step 15 word 1111 continues to be output 1 0 OUT1 1 0 1 0 1 0 OUT2 OUT3 OUT4 I2 A I1 A I2 I1 L L ...

Page 11: ...ainer the following options are available Reading current process values Reading changing and saving current parameter settings and transmitting them to other units of the same type The catalogue of the available DTM objects the IO Link Device Description IODD and the FDT service program ifm Container can be downloaded at www ifm com Service Download ...

Page 12: ...which are not straight steps supports or other structures in the tank a distance of 50 mm to the tank wall must be adhered to For probe lengths 70 cm the rod can be considerably deflected by movement of the medium To avoid contacting the tank wall or other structures in the tank in such cases the minimum distances should be increased Reference values Probe length Distance to the tank wall or struc...

Page 13: ...t not exceed 40 mm fig 6 2 Although the unit can be installed in a boss installation in a flat tank lid is recommended A boss will impede the distribution of the microwaves fig 6 1 fig 6 2 d d h Do not install the unit in the immediate vicinity of a fill opening fig 6 3 If pos sible install a fill pipe A in the tank fig 6 4 Minimum distance between the fill pipe and the rod 50 mm higher for probe ...

Page 14: ...s installation of a still pipe or a bypass Note minimum diameter d 100 mm The upper access to the bypass A and the fill openings of the still pipe B must be above the maximum level The lower edges of the bypass C and of the still pipe D must be below the minimum level This ensures that neither foam nor waves impact the sensor zone d d A B C D ...

Page 15: ...pound Substances such as screw retaining compounds may migrate into the medium Make sure that they are harmless When using mechanical means of securing e g tooth lock washer protruding edges must be avoided They may cause interference reflection 6 3 Shortening of the probe The rod can be shortened to adapt to different tank heights Ensure that the probe length is never below the minimum permissibl...

Page 16: ...the tank lid serves as a launching plate R in fig 6 5 and 6 9 2 ways of installation are possible Screw in a NPT process connection in the tank lid 6 4 1 Installation in the tank lid using a flange plate e g for tanks with thin walls 6 4 2 Furthermore installation in open tanks 6 4 3 and plastic tanks is possible 6 4 4 6 4 1 Installation in closed metal tanks without flange plage fig 6 5 fig 6 6 3...

Page 17: ...ng to the tank and fix it with appropriate screws A seal A in fig 6 8 can be inserted between flange plate and tank Some flange plates are supplied with seal Ensure cleanness and evenness of the sealing areas especially if the tank is under pressure Tighten the fixing screws sufficiently Screw the unit into the flange plate using the process connection and tighten firmly The height can be slightly...

Page 18: ...h installation see fig 6 6 The height can be slightly corrected by means of appropriate sealing material e g Teflon tape 6 4 4 Installation in plastic tanks 150 mm R To enable sufficient transfer of the measured signal note in case of installation in plastic tanks or metal tanks with plastic lid A drill hole with a minimum diameter of 150 mm must be applied to the plastic lid For installation of t...

Page 19: ...eterioration caused by electromagnetic interference Remedy Apply a metal foil to the outside of the tank Apply a shielding screen between the level sensor and other electronic units 6 5 Alignment of the sensor housing After installation the sensor housing can be aligned It can be rotated without restriction Even if rotated several times there is no risk of damage to the unit ...

Page 20: ... Pin connection Core colours for ifm sockets for sockets to DIN 47100 1 L brown white 2 OUT2 switching output 2 white brown 3 L blue green 4 OUT1 IO Link black yellow 5 OUT3 switching output 3 grey grey 6 OUT4 switching output 4 pink pink 7 not used violet blue Connector 8 pole on connector 4 pole available as accessories order no E11228 Y connection cable order no E11627 T splitter box When opera...

Page 21: ...ed LED 6 yellow output 2 is switched LED 7 yellow output 3 is switched LED 8 yellow output 4 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 button Setting of the parameter values scrolling by holding pressed incrementally by pressing once Change between cm inch indication and percen...

Page 22: ...u structure switching mode bin OFF M M S M S 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 M S cm inch S S 15s M S M 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 M S M M S M S M M S M M ...

Page 23: ...23 UK 9 2 Menu structure binary mode bin on M M S M M S M M S M M S M M S M M S M M S M cm inch S S 15s S M M M S M M S M M S M M S ...

Page 24: ...n for OUTx Switching signal for the level limit values hysteresis function H or window function F either normally open no or normally closed nc OFS Offset value for level measurement EF Extended functions opening of menu level 2 rES Restore factory settings dr1 Switch off delay for OUT1 The menu item is only active if OU1 Hno or Hnc dr2 Switch off delay for OUT2 The menu item is only active if OU2...

Page 25: ...fter 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 let the dis play move to the maximum setting value Then the cycle starts again at the minimum setting value 3 Acknowledgement of the parameter value Press Mode Enter briefly The parameter is displayed again Th...

Page 26: ...vent 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 parameter values For unlocking Press Mode Enter Set for 10 s uLoc is displayed On delivery unlocked Timeout If no button is pressed for 15 s during parameter setting the unit returns to the operat ing mode ...

Page 27: ...nu can be opened The parameter LEnG can be accessed and modified just like all other parameters 10 3 Configuration of the display Select Uni and set the unit of measurement cm inch Factory setting cm Select SELd and set type of indication L The level is indicated in cm or inch L The level is indicated in percent of the final value of the measur ing range OFF The display is switched off in the oper...

Page 28: ...e upper switch point is used as an overflow protection the setting OUx Hnc NC function is recommended The principle of normally closed operation ensures that wire break or cable break is also detected 10 6 2 Setting of switching limits hysteresis function Make sure that the function Hno or Hnc is set for the corresponding output OUx Select SP1 SP4 and set the value at which the output switches Sel...

Page 29: ...tput switches off in case of a fault Factory setting FOU1 FOU4 OFF Faults faulty hardware too low a signal quality untypical level curve Overflow is not considered to be a fault 10 6 6 Setting of the delay time after signal loss Select dFo and set the value between 0 2 and 5 0 s At 0 0 factory setting the delay time is not active Mind the dynamics of your application In case of fast level changes ...

Page 30: ...t level in inch Numerical value LED 3 Current level in of the final value of the measuring range LED 5 LED 8 Switching status of the corresponding output Level below the active zone FULL numerical value alternately Level has reached or exceeded the maximum measuring range overflow warning CAL Initialisation phase after power on On delivery the unit is not operational Entering of the probe length i...

Page 31: ...s still at tached to the unit Check the parameter LEnG E 033 Measurement disturbed by foam formation or strong turbulence Install the unit in a still pipe or bypass Set or increment dFo 10 6 6 Measurement disturbed by separation layers e g oil layer on water Remove the oil layer by suction stir the medium verify the composition Rod or process connection soiled Clean the rod and the process connec ...

Page 32: ...bulence With the parameter dFo the response of the unit can be delayed 10 6 6 Carry out a reset power off and on again after rectifying the fault to reset the error mes sage 11 5 Output response in different operating states OUT1 OUT4 Initialisation OFF Normal operation according to the level and the set output function bin OU1 OU4 Fault E 0xx OFF for FOUx OFF ON for FOUx on ...

Page 33: ... 87 30 63 M12 x1 NPT 8 4 3 6 32 I1 L A I2 Dimensions in mm 1 display 2 status LEDs 3 programming buttons cm inch min max min max L probe length 10 160 4 0 63 A active zone 6 L 4 2 4 L 1 6 I1 inactive zone 1 3 1 2 I2 inactive zone 2 1 0 4 ...

Page 34: ...x tank pressure bar 1 4 Housing material stainless steel 304 1 4301 FPM Viton PBT PC PEI TPE V PTFE Materials in contact with the medium stainless steel 303 1 4305 PTFE FPM Viton Protection IP 67 III Ambient temperature C 0 60 Medium temperature C permanent 0 80 peak 0 90 Storage temperature C 25 80 Shock resistance g 50 DIN IEC 68 2 27 11 ms Vibration resistance g 5 DIN IEC 68 2 6 10 2000 Hz EMC ...

Page 35: ...x FLx and SPx FHx are close together approx 3 x step increment rPX FLx is changed automatically when SPx FHx is increased If there is a greater distance between rPx FLx and SPx FHx rPx FLx maintains the set value even if SPx FHx is increased 14 Maintenance Keep the process connection free of deposits and foreign bodies In case of heavy soiling clean the process connection and the probe at regular ...

Page 36: ... 0 OUT1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 P1 P2 P3 P4 XX X display value A binary value P1 position 1 e g maximum value reached P2 position 2 e g upper preset value reached P3 position 3 e g lower preset value reached P4 position 4 e g minimum value reached The binary mode corresponds to an analogue evaluation with a resolution of 6 6 of the active zone or 4 bits In the evaluation electronics PLC et...

Page 37: ...losed Hnc SP2 Upper preset value reached finish refilling OU2 Hysteresis function normally open Hno SP3 Below lower preset value start refilling OU3 Hysteresis function normally closed Hnc SP4 Below min value alarm OU4 Hysteresis function normally open Hno rP1 rP4 Each slightly below SPx to suppress wave movements factory setting t L SP1 SP2 1 0 OUT1 Hnc 1 0 OUT2 Hno SP3 SP4 1 0 OUT3 Hnc 1 0 OUT4 ...

Page 38: ...vel is below SP4 or if there is a wire break output 4 switches off alarm message below min value wire break 15 3 Pumping station Empty the tank overflow protection with 3 switching outputs Replaces 3 float switches Configuration of the switching outputs 1 3 bin OFF SP1 Maximum value exceeded alarm OU1 Hysteresis function normally closed Hnc SP2 Upper value exceeded submersible pump ON OU2 Hysteres...

Page 39: ...on If the level is below SP1 the output is switched If the level is above SP1 or if there is a wire break output 1 switches off alarm message overflow wire break If the level exceeds SP2 output 2 switches upper value exceeded submers ible pump ON If the level is below SP3 output 3 switches lower value reached submersible pump OFF ...

Page 40: ...FL1 25 rP FLmax OU1 Hno SP2 FH2 50 SP FHmax rP2 FL2 50 rP FLmax OU2 Hno SP3 FH3 75 SP FHmax rP3 FL3 75 rP FLmax OU3 Hno SP4 FH4 100 SP FHmax rP4 FL4 100 rP FLmax OU4 Hnc OFS 0 0 dr1 0 0 dr2 0 0 dr3 0 0 dr4 0 0 FOU1 OFF FOU2 OFF FOU3 OFF FOU4 OFF dFo 0 Uni inch SELd L LEnG nonE ...

Page 41: ...ory setting User setting bin OFF rP FLmax LEnG value in inch minus 1 2 rP FLmax LEnG value in inch minus 1 4 When the LEnG value is entered the program calculates the basic setting More information at www ifm com ...

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