CASPER
Capacitance Level Limit Switch
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Version 1.2
Page 1: ...CASPER Capacitance Level Limit Switch INSTRUCTION MANUAL Version 1 2 ...
Page 2: ...ay 12 11 1 For Single Point Switching 12 11 2 For Two Point Pump Control Logic 13 12 Uncover Delay 13 12 1 For Single Point Switching 13 12 2 Two Point Pump Control Logic 14 13 Sensitivity 14 14 Failsafe 15 15 Display Indications 15 15 1 STATUS LED 16 15 2 LED Bar Display 16 16 Factory Reset 16 17 Selection of Output Options 16 17 1 For Single Point Two Point Switching 16 17 2 For Pump Control Log...
Page 3: ...1 Calibration for Non conductive Material 21 22 4 2 Calibration for Conductive Material 21 23 Output Current Configuration 22 23 1 Low Current Configuration 22 23 2 High Current Configuration 22 24 Sensitivity 23 25 Failsafe 24 26 Factory Reset 24 27 Certification 24 28 Maintenance 24 29 Customer Support 25 30 Namur Selection Order Code 26 31 Product Selection Order Code 28 Sapcon Instruments Pvt ...
Page 4: ...12 17 High Calibration 12 18 DIP Switch 12 19 Cover Delay Switch Position 13 20 Setting Cover Delay 13 21 Saving Cover Delay 13 22 Cover Delay Switch Position for Relay 2 13 23 Setting Cover Delay for Relay 2 13 24 Saving Cover Delay for Relay 2 13 25 Uncover Delay Switch Position 14 26 Setting Uncover Delay 14 27 Saving Uncover Delay 14 28 Uncover Delay Switch Position for Relay 2 14 29 Setting U...
Page 5: ...0 54 Setting Calibration 20 55 Saving Calibration 20 56 Calibration for Conductive Material 21 57 High Calibration Switch Position 21 58 Setting Calibration 21 59 Saving Calibration 21 60 Air Calibration Setup 21 61 Power ON Condition 21 62 Remote High Calibration Setup 22 63 High Calibration Power ON Condition 22 64 Switch Position Low Current Configuration 22 65 Setting of Low Current Configurat...
Page 6: ... 9 3 Application Specifications 10 4 Sensitivity 15 5 Error Indication 17 6 Electrical Specifications 18 7 Mechanical Specifications 18 8 Namur Isolation Barrier Specifications 18 9 Operating Conditions of Output Current 22 10 Switching Sensitivity 23 11 Certifications 24 Sapcon Instruments Pvt Ltd 6 ...
Page 7: ... GA drawings for dimensional details Values of performance described in this manual were obtained under ideal testing conditions Hence they may differ under industrial environment and settings General Instructions Instrument shouldn t block the material filling inlet Secure the cover of housing tightly Tighten the cable glands For side mounting the cable glands should point downwards For side moun...
Page 8: ...a capacitor with the service material acting as the dielectric A change in the level of material causes a change in the dielectric which in turn causes the value of this tank capacitor to change Ø90 89 Pressure die cast aluminium weatherproof Housing Cable Entry Screwed Thread Connection Sense Probe Length Figure 2 Description of Parts 3 Features Universal power supply of 18 55 V DC and 90 265 V A...
Page 9: ...e Delay Setting 1 25 seconds For both Covered and Uncovered Delays Relay Rating 6 Amps at 230V AC Table 1 Electrical Specifications 6 Mechanical Specifications Please refer to Table 7 for Mechanical Specifications PARAMETER VALUE Housing SCUTE Pressure die cast aluminium weatherproof Rating IP 68 FP2C Cast aluminium weatherproof flameproof powder coated suitable for Gas Groups IIA IIB IIC as per I...
Page 10: ... place glands adequately tightened Damage due to accidental entry of water can be avoided if the instrument is installed in a rain shade 7 If the ambient temperature is high the instrument should not be installed to receive direct sunlight In case such a position of shade is not available a heat shield should be fitted above the instrument especially if the operating temperature lies between 60 C ...
Page 11: ...3 4 5 6 1 2 COVER UNCOVER CALIBRATE HI CALIBRATE FS1 FS2 RELAY 1 RELAY 2 SENSITIVITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 CLOSE Lo Figure 9 Calibration Switch Position Press and hold ENTER key The STATUS LED for RE LAY 1 will glow in RED color ENTER ON 3 4 5 6 1 2 COVER UNCOVER CALIBRATE HI CALIBRATE FS1 FS2 RELAY 1 RELAY 2 SENSITIVITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 CLOSE Lo CASPER Figure 10 Setting Calibration Release the ENTER key and set...
Page 12: ...ion fill the tank with the application material such that the Casper s probe is completely covered with the material as shown in Fig ure 17 and follow the instructions given in the section Calibration for Conductive Material 11 Cover Delay Figure 16 Low Calibration HIGH Calibration Figure 17 High Calibration When the application material covers the probe the changeover of the output can be delayed...
Page 13: ...I CALIBRATE switch back to OPEN position as shown in Figure 24 To test dip Casper into the application material until the switching point is reached ENTER CASPER ON 3 4 5 6 1 2 COVER UNCOVER CALIBRATE HI CALIBRATE FS1 FS2 RELAY 1 RELAY 2 SENSITIVITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 CLOSE Lo Figure 22 Cover Delay Switch Position for Relay 2 ENTER CASPER ON 3 4 5 6 1 2 COVER UNCOVER CALIBRATE HI CALIBRATE FS1 FS2 RELAY ...
Page 14: ... for RELAY 1 starts blinking Blink the LED according to value of uncover delay Uncover Delay is entered but not saved To save and test the uncover delay set the UNCOVER switch back to OPEN position as shown in figure 30 ENTER CASPER ON 3 4 5 6 1 2 COVER UNCOVER CALIBRATE HI CALIBRATE FS1 FS2 RELAY 1 RELAY 2 SENSITIVITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 CLOSE Lo Figure 28 Uncover Delay Switch Position for Relay 2 ENTER ...
Page 15: ...NT 1 30 2 20 30 3 5 20 4 2 5 5 1 5 2 Table 4 Sensitivity 14 Failsafe In a condition of device failure known errors and input power failure the outputs of the device resemble the ALARM condition This is meant to prevent overflow or dry run con ditions in case of failures Prevent Overflow High Level Switch Failsafe High default is set by moving the FS 1 and FS 2 switch for relay 1 and 2 to OPEN posi...
Page 16: ...BRATE FS1 FS2 RELAY 1 RELAY 2 SENSITIVITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 CLOSE Lo Figure 38 Switch Position Press and hold the ENTER key until the STATUS LED blinks Set the CALIBRATE COVER and UNCOVER switches back to OPEN position ENTER CASPER ON 3 4 5 6 1 2 COVER UNCOVER CALIBRATE HI CALIBRATE FS1 FS2 RELAY 1 RELAY 2 SENSITIVITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 CLOSE Lo Figure 39 Setting Default Value ENTER CASPER ON 3 4 5 6 1 2 COVER...
Page 17: ...VITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 CLOSE Lo Figure 43 Two Point Switching If 3rd 4th LED light up then the instrument is operat ing in the pump control logic ENTER CASPER ON 3 4 5 6 1 2 COVER UNCOVER CALIBRATE HI CALIBRATE FS1 FS2 RELAY 1 RELAY 2 SENSITIVITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 CLOSE Lo Figure 44 Pump Control Logic 19 Error Indication On error the status LED starts blinking RED and GREEN alternately at a faster rate Normal...
Page 18: ... weatherproof Rating IP 68 FP2C Cast aluminium weatherproof flameproof powder coated suitable for Gas Groups IIA IIB IIC as per IS 2148 Rating IP 66 Cable Gland 2 x 1 2 BSP NPT PG 13 5 Operating Temperature 20 C to 60 C Electronics Mounting Screwed 1 2 1 1 1 2 3 4 BSP NPT Flanged As per user specification Probe Length 100 mm to 3000 mm Insulation Full PTFE Table 7 Mechanical Specifications 21 Namu...
Page 19: ...as shown in Figure 48 Make all electrical connections as instructed in the manual Don t power on the device before verifying connections Material Inlet Source Baffle Figure 47 Casper with Baffle Figure 48 Cable Gland Arrangement Weatherproofness of enclosure is guaranteed only if the cover is in place glands adequately tightened Damage due to accidental entry of water can be avoided if the instrum...
Page 20: ...position OPEN 1 2 ENTER CALIBRATE FAILSAFE CASPER STATUS LED RED GREEN 3 4 UNCOVER COVER NAMUR Figure 53 Calibration Switch Position OPEN 1 2 ENTER CALIBRATE FAILSAFE CASPER STATUS LED RED GREEN 3 4 UNCOVER COVER NAMUR Figure 54 Setting Calibration OPEN 1 2 ENTER CALIBRATE FAILSAFE CASPER STATUS LED RED GREEN 3 4 UNCOVER COVER NAMUR Figure 55 Saving Calibration Air calibration is done Proceed to S...
Page 21: ...tion material i e only air no material Note Power OFF the level instrument before starting the calibration process To carry out calibration process please follow the steps mentioned below Ensure that all DIP switches are in the OPEN position Safe Area Zone 2 Hazardous Area Zone 0 18 24 V DC Power Supply Tank Namur Barrier Casper Namur 8 2 V DC GND Power OFF Condition ENTER STATUS LED RED GREEN 8 2...
Page 22: ...rocedure mentioned below If the output current of alarm condition exceeds or goes below the specified limit only then use Low Current Configuration or High Current Configuration as per the current value STATUS OUTPUT CURRENT Normal Condition 1 2mA Alarm Condition 2 1mA and 3mA Table 9 Operating Conditions of Output Current 23 1 Low Current Configuration If the output current of alarm condition is ...
Page 23: ...AILSAFE L N E NOT USED Figure 67 Sensitivity Setting 2 Kept the electronics in Safe Zone Zone 2 and then set the Sensitivity 3 Refer to given Figure 49 for Electrical Connections to power up and connect the device 4 Select a sensitivity value for the product as per table 10 DIELECTRIC CONSTANT SENSITIVITY VALUE High 1 2 Low 3 5 default Table 10 Switching Sensitivity OPEN 1 2 ENTER CALIBRATE FAILSA...
Page 24: ...s Factory Rest does not reset any calibration values 1 Set the CALIBRATE COVER and UNCOVER switches to CLOSE position 2 Press and hold the ENTER key until the STATUS LED blinks 3 Set the CALIBRATE COVER and UNCOVER switches back to OPEN position 4 This will set the time delay to 0 and the sensitivity level to 3 OPEN 1 2 ENTER CALIBRATE FAILSAFE CASPER STATUS LED RED GREEN 3 4 UNCOVER COVER NAMUR F...
Page 25: ...xfcz Should you require further information regarding installa tion use or working of the instrument please don t hesitate to contact us Kindly provide the following information at the time of contacting Instrument Model and Serial Number Purchase Order Number and Date of Purchase Description of the query Your contact details In an attempt to serve you better we are open seven days a week 9 30am t...
Page 26: ...e of Non Metallic Tanks STWGI Still Well STWS4 Still Well STWS6 Still Well Probe Type RDP Rod Probe Mounting MB5S6 Screwed Thread BSP 1 2 SS 316 MN5S6 Screwed Thread NPT 1 2 SS 316 MB75S6 Screwed Thread BSP 3 4 SS 316 MN75S6 Screwed Thread NPT 3 4 SS 316 MB10S6 Screwed Thread BSP 1 SS 316 MN10S6 Screwed Thread NPT 1 SS 316 MB15S4 Screwed Thread BSP 1 1 2 SS 304 MB15S6 Screwed Thread BSP 1 1 2 SS 3...
Page 27: ...0 mm thick Flange conforming to 3 ANSI ASME B16 5 Flange MS Plated F30S4 10 mm thick Flange conforming to 3 ANSI ASME B16 5 Flange SS 304 F30S6 10 mm thick Flange conforming to 3 ANSI ASME B16 5 Flange TC10S6 1 Tri Clamp conforming to ISO 2852 TC15S6 1 1 2 Tri Clamp conforming to ISO 2852 TC20S6 2 Tri Clamp conforming to ISO 2852 Insulation Type P Part PTFE Insulated F Full PTFE Insulated Sense SS...
Page 28: ...t Relay1 Relay2 Rated at 6 A 230 V AC for non inductive load at two different Capacitance Set point 2P 2NO 1P1I Two SPDT Relay Output Relay rated at 6 A 230V AC for non inductive load Relay 1 Operate on pump control logic Relay 2 Operate on Single Independent capacitance set point Power Supply U Universal 18 to 55V DC and 90 to 265V at 50Hz AC on same terminals Reference Except 1 2 3 4 Mounting RE...
Page 29: ... 5 Flange MS Plated F25S4 10 mm thick Flange conforming to 2 1 2 ANSI ASME B16 5 Flange SS 304 F25S6 10 mm thick Flange conforming to 2 1 2 ANSI ASME B16 5 Flange F30MS 10 mm thick Flange conforming to 3 ANSI ASME B16 5 Flange MS Plated F30S4 10 mm thick Flange conforming to 3 ANSI ASME B16 5 Flange SS 304 F30S6 10 mm thick Flange conforming to 3 ANSI ASME B16 5 Flange TC10S6 1 Tri Clamp conformin...
