Where Do I Find Everything I Need for
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OMEGA…Of Course!
TEMPERATURE
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Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor Probes,
Connectors, Panels & Assemblies
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Wire: Thermocouple, RTD & Thermistor
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Calibrators & Ice Point References
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Recorders, Controllers & Process Monitors
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Infrared Pyrometers
PRESSURE, STRAIN AND FORCE
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Load Cells & Pressure Gauges
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Displacement Transducers
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Instrumentation & Accessories
FLOW/LEVEL
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Rotameters, Gas Mass Flowmeters & Flow Computers
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Air Velocity Indicators
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Turbine/Paddlewheel Systems
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Totalizers & Batch Controllers
pH/CONDUCTIVITY
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pH Electrodes, Testers & Accessories
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Benchtop/Laboratory Meters
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Controllers, Calibrators, Simulators & Pumps
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Industrial pH & Conductivity Equipment
DATA ACQUISITION
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Data Acquisition & Engineering Software
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Communications-Based Acquisition Systems
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Plug-in Cards for Apple, IBM & Compatibles
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Datalogging Systems
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Recorders, Printers & Plotters
HEATERS
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Heating Cable
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Cartridge & Strip Heaters
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Immersion & Band Heaters
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Flexible Heaters
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Laboratory Heaters
ENVIRONMENTAL
MONITORING AND CONTROL
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Metering & Control Instrumentation
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Refractometers
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Pumps & Tubing
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Air, Soil & Water Monitors
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Industrial Water & Wastewater Treatment
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pH, Conductivity & Dissolved Oxygen Instruments
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User’s Guide
LVP-51 Series
Non-Intrusive Capacitance Switch
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It is the policy of OMEGA to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC/EMI regulations that apply. OMEGA
is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New Approach Directives. OMEGA will
add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon certification.
The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA Engineering, Inc. accepts no liability for any errors it
contains,and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
WARNING:
These products are not designed for use in, and should not be used for, human applications.
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RETURNS, please have the
following information available BEFORE contacting
OMEGA:
1.
Purchase Order number under which the product
was PURCHASED,
2.
Model and serial number of the product under
warranty, and
3.
Repair instructions and/or specific problems
relative to the product.
FOR
NON-WARRANTY
REPAIRS,
consult
OMEGA for current repair charges. Have the fol-
lowing information available BEFORE contacting
OMEGA:
1.
P ur
c ha
s e
Ord
er
number to cover the COST
of the repair,
2.
Model and serial number of the product, and
3.
Repair instructions and/or specific problems
relative to the product.
OMEGA ’s
policy is to make running changes, not model changes, whenever an improvement is possible.
This affords our customers the latest in technology and engineering.
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without the prior written consent of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.
WARRANTY
/DISCLAIMER
OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a peri-
od of
13 months
from date of purchase. OMEGA ’s
Wa
rranty adds an additional one (1) month grace period
to the normal
one (1) year product warranty
to cover handling and shipping time. This ensures that
OMEGA ’s
customers receive maximum coverage on each product.
If the unit malfunctions, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation. OMEGA ’s
Customer Service
Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon
examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge.
OMEGA ’s
WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser
, including but not
limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repair, or unautho-
rized modification. This WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or
shows evidence of having been damaged as a result of excessive corrosion; or current, heat, moisture or vibra-
tion; improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other operating conditions outside of OMEGA ’s
control.
Components which wear are not warranted, including but not limited to contact points, fuses, and triacs.
OMEGA is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various products. However, OMEGA
neither assumes responsibility for any omissions or errors nor assumes liability for any damages
that result from the use of its products in accordance with information provided by OMEGA,
either verbal or written. OMEGA warrants only that the parts manufactured by it will be as
specified and free of defects. OMEGA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENT
A T
IONS
OF ANY KIND WHA TSOEVER, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THA
T OF TITLE, AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY W
ARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PA
RT
ICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. LIMITA
TION OF LIABILITY : The remedies of
purchaser set forth herein are exclusive, and the total liability of OMEGA with respect to this
order, whether based on contract, warranty
, negligence, indemnification, strict liability or
otherwise, shall not exceed the purchase price of the component upon which liability is based. In
no event shall OMEGA be liable for consequential, incidental or special damages.
CONDITIONS: Equipment sold by OMEGA is not intended to be used, nor shall it be used: (1) as a “Basic
Component” under 10 CFR 21 (NRC), used in or with any nuclear installation or activity; or (2) in medical
applications or used on humans. Should any Product(s) be used in or with any nuclear installation or activity,
medical application, used on humans, or misused in any way, OMEGA assumes no responsibility as set forth
in our basic WARRANTY
/DISCLAIMER language, and, additionally
, purchaser will indemnify OMEGA and
hold OMEGA harmless from any liability or damage whatsoever arising out of the use of the Product(s) in
such a manner.
RETURN REQUESTS/
INQUIRIES
Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the OMEGA Customer Service Department. BEFORE
RETURNING ANY PRODUCT(S) TO OMEGA, PURCHASER MUST OBT
AIN AN AUTHORIZED RETURN (AR)
NUMBER FROM OMEGA ’S CUSTOMER SER
VICE DEPAR
TMENT (IN ORDER TO AVOID PROCESSING
DELAYS). The assigned AR number should then be marked on the outside of the return package and on
any correspondence. The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging
to prevent breakage in transit.
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