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Printed in U.S.A. 1/19

FR# 443559-00 Rev. 7

©Copyright 2019 Dwyer Instruments, Inc.

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, INC.

P.O. BOX 373 • MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA 46360, U.S.A.

Phone: 219/879-8000
Fax: 219/872-9057

www.dwyer-inst.com
e-mail: [email protected]

SETUP & CALIBRATION

Two multi-function buttons are provided for all calibration operations. With these you 

can set the zero and span points, adjust the 4 and 20 mA calibration points, or reset 

the 4 and 20 mA calibration points to the factory settings. All settings are stored in 

nonvolatile memory so they will not be lost if the power is removed. 

Zero and Span Calibration

The zero and span calibration is done with the CRF2 installed in the measured tank 

or vessel. Calibrating zero or span can be done in either order as these settings are 

independent of one another. The calibration can be done such that the output can go 

from 4 to 20 mA or from 20 to 4 mA depending on the desired measurement for full 

and empty conditions.

The span or zero calibration is activated by pressing and holding the corresponding 

˝Zero˝ or ˝Span˝ button for three seconds. Set the tank level to one endpoint (i.e., full 

or empty), then press and hold either the Zero or Span button corresponding to the 

desired endpoint. Set the tank to the other endpoint then press and hold the opposite 

Span or Zero button. Calibration is now complete. 

NOTE: 

Be careful to press the buttons only once within 3 seconds. Double clicking 

the switches within 3 seconds will place the unit in current calibration mode. If this 

happens press both buttons simultaneously to exit the current calibration mode. If 

the calibration was accidentally changed, the factory calibration can be restored as 

described later in ˝Restore Factory Calibration˝.

Current Calibration

The 4 and 20 mA points of the CRF2 have been calibrated at the factory and generally 

will not need to be recalibrated, but if needed the points may be recalibrated. To do this 

you will need a milliammeter connected in the current loop. 

To calibrate the 4 mA calibration point, ˝double click˝ the Zero/4 mA button by pressing 

it twice within 1.5 seconds. The milliammeter will indicate approximately 4.00 mA. 

Adjust the 4 mA set point by pressing the Zero/4 mA button to decrease the current and 

the Span/20 mA button to increase the current. When complete, press both the Zero/4 

mA and Span/20 mA buttons simultaneously to exit the calibration mode. 

To  calibrate  the  20  mA  calibration  point,  ˝double  click˝  the  Span/20  mA  button  by 

pressing it twice within 1.5 seconds. The milliammeter will indicate approximately 

20.00 mA. Adjust the 20 mA set point by pressing the Zero/4 mA button to decrease 

the current and the Span/20 mA button to increase the current. When complete, press 

both the Zero/4 mA and Span/20 mA buttons simultaneously to exit the calibration 

mode. 

NOTE:

 If the buttons are not pressed for approximately 4 minutes in calibrate mode, 

the CRF2 will automatically revert to the normal operation mode. 

Restore Factory Calibration

The factory 4 and 20 mA calibration points may be restored by pressing and holding 

both the Zero/4 mA and Span/20 mA buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. This must 

be done in the normal operation mode.

MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

Other than the controls mentioned in this manual there are no user maintenance 

adjustments  or  routine  servicing  required  for  this  product.  The  unit  is  not  field 

repairable and should be returned to the factory if service is required. Disassembly or 

modifications made by the user will void the warrantee and could impair the continued 

safety of the product. If repair is required obtain a Returned Goods Authorization 

(RGA) number and send the unit, freight prepaid, to the address below. Please include 

a detailed description of the problem and conditions under which the problem was 

encountered.

When the CLS2 with Sanitary Process Connection is to be used in a sanitary or hygenic 

application, the unit must be cleaned and/or sanitized in accordance with appropriate 

guidelines prior to installation. The CLS2 with Sanitary Process Connection is suitable 

for “Clean In Place” methods.

Dwyer Instruments Inc.

Attn: Repair Department

102 Highway 212

Michigan City, IN 46360

POWER

SUPPLY

RECEIVER/

READOUT

+

+

ZERO/

4-MA

SPAN/

20-MA

OUTPUT

Figure 3: Electrical Wiring Diagram

This symbol indicates waste electrical products should not be disposed 

of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with 

your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

Summary of Contents for CRF2 Series

Page 1: ...cers PVC Flange Option material of flange Capacitance Range 0 to 2000 pF Sensitivity 0 15 pF Minimum Span 8 pF Accuracy 0 5 pF or 0 25 of span whichever is greater Repeatability 0 25 pF or 0 1 of span whichever is greater Temperature Limits Ambient 40 to 185 F 40 to 85 C Process 40 to 250 F 40 to 121 C Pressure Limit 100 psi 6 9 bar Power Requirements 12 to 35 VDC Output Signal 4 to 20 mA or 20 to...

Page 2: ...tant for air is very close to 1 0 and usually assumed to be exactly 1 0 Capacitive level sensors determine the level of material by changes in probe capacitance resulting from the movement of dielectric materials between the probe and the reference ground electrode such as a tank wall Since measuring very small capacitance changes less than 1 pF can be problematic in industrial environments capaci...

Page 3: ...r and tighten the cable gland to protect and seal the connections Electrical Connection See Figure 3 NOTE Installation must be made in accordance with local codes and regulations When fishing wire through the conduit connection do not allow the wire to touch or press on components on the boards Damage to the circuitry may result Make sure that the wire is routed so it will not interfere with the c...

Page 4: ...roximately 4 00 mA Adjust the 4 mA set point by pressing the Zero 4 mA button to decrease the current and the Span 20 mA button to increase the current When complete press both the Zero 4 mA and Span 20 mA buttons simultaneously to exit the calibration mode To calibrate the 20 mA calibration point double click the Span 20 mA button by pressing it twice within 1 5 seconds The milliammeter will indi...

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