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7.3.9
Configuring the switching output Q1 for empty pipe detection
Q1 can be used for empty pipe detection. The sensor can detect whether there is
medium at the sensor tip and thereby detect an empty pipe. The pipe is detected as full
as soon as the probe tip touches the medium.
Configuration – normally open with empty pipe detection
1. Use the arrow keys (left/right) to select
Q1 Mode
.
2. Use the arrow keys (up/down) to select
Empty norm open
.
3. If required, configure the empty detect factor (see
“7.4.8 Empty Detect Factor” on
).
The status LED S1 is off when the pipe is full and switches on as soon as the probe tip
is no longer covered with medium.
Switching output behavior
Q1 NO contact
active
inactive
Fig. 25: Normally open with empty pipe detection
Configuration – normally closed with empty pipe detection
1. Use the arrow keys (left/right) to select
Q1 Mode
.
2. Use the arrow keys (up/down) to select
Empty norm closed
(empty pipe normally closed) off.
3. Configure the empty detect factor (see
“7.4.8 Empty Detect Factor” on page 42
)
if required.
The status LED S1 lights up when the pipe is full and switches off as soon as the probe
tip is no longer covered with medium.
Switching output behavior
active
inactive
Q1 NC contact
Fig. 26: Normally closed with empty tube detection
