CLM 0.7
alt
37
mm
37 mm floating height (max)
feather weight
(max 0.5 kg)
MANUAL
Let’s start
levitating.
Please take time to carefully read the instructions in this user manual.
This will allow you to install and operate the levitation module correctly
and will provide you with the full enjoyment of your purchase.
This manual contains important information about safety, use, limitations,
guarantee and technical support.
37 mm floating height (max)
feather weight
Copyright Crealev BV - 2018
(max 0.5 kg)
You are consequently strongly advised to read this user manual
completely prior to using the levitation module.
By taking the levitation module in use, you accept the terms and
conditions that are stated in the user manual concerning safety, use,
warranty and technical support.
Tip: Keep this user manual for future reference.
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CONTENTS
1) GENERAL DESCRIPTION 03
2) SAFETY AND PROTECTION 04
a. General safety warnings
b. Overheating
c. Electromagnetic fields EMF
d. Power interruptions
3) USING THE LEVITATION UNIT 08
a. Unpacking
b. Placing the base module
c. Setting up levitation system
d. Use of the carrier
e. Switching the levitation system off
4) CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 14
a. Cleaning
b. Storage
c. Replacement
d. Environment
5) WARRANTY AND SERVICE 16
6) PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 16
7) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 18
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8) COMPANY INFORMATION 19
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The system is intended to levitate an object. The system can be used
as stand-alone system, but can also be built into an other product or
application.
The Crealev levitation system consists of 2 main parts.
1. There is an octogonal base unit with permanent magnets and
electromagnets.
2. Carrier ring (carrying plateau) with permanent magnets included.
3. The base is supplied with a power adaptor.
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3. Adaptor
2. Carrier
1. Base
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2 SAFETY AND PROTECTION
A.GENERAL WARNINGS
Please keep away from dangerous situations and refrain from
creating dangerous situations like mentioned below:
Water and electricity are an extremely dangerous combination. Do not
use this device in a humid environment (for example a bathroom or in
the immediate vicinity of a shower, swimming pool or aquarium, etc).
Do not allow water or other liquids to enter or land on the device.
The levitation module is not moisture-resistant.
Do not take the levitation module apart unless you are qualified to
do so, to avoid the risk of electric shocks. Have maintenance and
servicing carried out by qualified maintenance personnel. If you
perform maintenance and service work yourself, the warranty will
expire.
Naked flames or other heating objects such as candles or heaters must
!
not be placed on top of or near to the levitation device.
Check that the voltage required by the appliance corresponds with
the local mains voltage prior to connecting the appliance. The power
adaptor is suitable for voltages from 100V to 240V. The powerplug
connected to the adaptor is EU two pins standard.
The mains supply works with a safety transformer, power adaptor.
Replace this, if it is defective, with a new one which you can order from
Crealev.
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Do not damage the power cable and avoid using the cable in winded
position.
Never try to remove the rubber cover at the bottom of the carrier ring
This levitation module is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with physical, sensory or mental disabilities, or with a lack of
knowledge or experience, unless someone who is responsible for their
safety supervises them or has explained to them how the levitation
module should be operated.
Supervise children to prevent them from playing with the levitation
module.
Situate the levitation module on a stable, level surface and ensure that
there is at least 20 cm free space around the device and 40 cm above
the device to prevent overheating.
Never move the levitation module during use.
Do not use the levitation module at room temperatures lower
than +10 degrees Celsius or higher than 35 degrees Celsius.
Allow the levitation module to cool off for 15 minutes before cleaning
or storing.
Never use the levitation module if it is damaged or broken, or if a part
is missing as indicated in the ‘general description’.
The levitation unit does not have an on/off switch. If you would like to
disengage the appliance from the mains supply, remove the plug from
the socket. But before doing so, first remove the carrier ring from it’s
levitation position.
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B. OVERHEATING
C. ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS (EMF)
The levitation module is equipped with an automatic overheating trip.
If the appliance is insuciently cooled, the device switches off automatically.
If the levitation module is overloaded or if the base has too much excitation, due to imbalance, irregular turning or other overburdening,
the base can heat up and thermal protection will shut the device down.
Temperatures:
The specified data apply when the module is placed on top of a table.
When the module is built into a ‘casing’ the characteristics may differ.
Maximum operating temperature 35 [deg C]
Minimum operating temperature -10 [deg C]
Temperature rise base at no excitation 10 [deg C]
Thermal shutdown case temperature ≈55 [deg C]
If the safety overheating protection shuts the device down, the carrier
ring will fall down on the base module. Please be aware of potential
danger considering the load on the carrier ring.
If this happens, remove the cause of the overheating, remove the
plug from the mains socket and allow the base module to cool off for
approximately 15 minutes. Then re-insert the plug into the socket.
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+35
ALWAYS UNPLUG
BASE WHEN CARRIER
IS NOT IN FLOATING
-10
POSITION TO AVOID
OVERHEATING!
Guidelines for magnetic sensitive objects:
Due to the presence of magnets in the module and carrier the
module generates a magnetic field. This could be interfering with
magnetic sensitive objects like a creditcard, pacemaker or memory
hardware like floppy disks and harddrives.
A distance of 5 cm (2 inch) is advised.
Technical Note:
Approximately 300 Gauss of magnetic field strength is safe for
magnetic stripe devices like credit cards. The stray field at 5 cm (2 inch)
distance is less than 100 [Gauss].
This levitation module complies with all the guidelines for electro
magnetic fields (EMF). Providing the levitation module is used correctly
and according to the instructions in this user manual, it is safe for use
according to the now available scientific evidence
D. POWER INTERRUPTION
In the event that the power is interrupted, the carrier ring will land on
the levitation unit with great force. This occurs with a loud slap, but
does not have a negative effect on the operation of the levitation unit.
If this occurs, please restore power, ‘pull’ off the carrier ring from the
base module and repeat the instructions ‘How to set up the levitation
system’ from step 3. (page 9)
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3 USING THE LEVITATION UNIT
The top could be covered by a full glass sheet or other transparent
sheet material of preferably 2 mm thickness (max 3 mm).
A. UNPACKING
When you unpack the device, please keep the carrier ring away from
metal objects and objects that are sensitive to magnetism, for example
bank cards and memory hardware like floppy disks and harddrives.
Be careful with the carrier ring around magnetic sensitive objects or
megnetic sensitive surfaces (iron). They will be attracted to each other.
!
There is a great risk, that by trying to remove the parts, damage may
occur.
Warning: never position two or more carrier rings near to each other,
they attract each other with a great force, with the risk of physical
injury such as trapping, bruising or worse!
B. PLACING THE BASE MODULE
The base module should be mounted horizontally on a flat and sturdy
surface, preferred accuracy better than 2º .
BOTTOM OF BASE MODULE:
Preferably the bottom should be open, in order to let air flow along the
bottom of the unit. This is to prevent overheating of the base in case
of excitation.
TOP OF BASE MODULE:
The top can be covered with a thin sheet of any non-magnetic material,
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of a few millimeters thick.
The black center section on the base, the sensor, should always be left
open. So any non transparent covering sheet should have an opening
above the sensor.
The transparent sheet should be in direct contact with the top of the
base module. The center section should always be fully transparent.
Avoid bright (sun) light on the sensor (black central part).
Module can be covered,
by non magnetic materials.
keep sensor eye transparent/free
Avoid bright ( sun ) light on
the sensor ( black spot )
keep air inlet unobstructed
don’t cover adapter
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C. HOW TO SET UP THE LEVITATION SYSTEM
1. Place base module (regarding all previous mentioned requirements)
2. Connect the mains plug to the mains power supply (max 230V). (The
power adaptor delivered with the unit should preferably be plugged
against a vertical wall. Sucient air flow along the power adapter is
necessary.)
3. Hold the carrier loosly in both hands. Keep it lightly balanced on your
finger tips.
4. In the middle of the carrier ring, there is a reflective spot. Please
hold the reflective spot in the middle of the carrier ring , 4-5 cm
directly above the sensor. You should now feel the repelling action of
the permanent magnets in the carrier and in the levitation unit.
5. Once you feel the levitation unit coming online, the carrier ring
‘locks’ itself into position. The carrier ring will now be held in position
by the electromagnetic field and the control system.
If this occurs, please ‘pull’ off the carrier ring from the base module
and repeat the instructions from step 3.
If a burden or load is placed on the carrier ring, make sure this can’t
become damaged or create a dangerous situation when the carrier
ring falls down.
Only use the supplied power adaptor by Crealev.
D. USE OF THE CARRIER RING AND LOADING
The carrier could be ‘wrapped’ or ‘built in’ other materials and objects.
Please keep in mind that the reflective spot at the center bottom
must be visible. So the ‘casing’ or load should not obstruct the center
bottom of the carrier.
Always keep a matted (non glossy or reflective) circular area, with a
diameter of 3 cm, around the reflective spot.
6. Carefully release of the carrier ring.
WARNINGS!
!
The carrier is held in place by an optical sensor. Therefore one must not
put anything between the sensor of the base and the reflective spot of
the carrier. Otherwise the carrier will fall down.
The electromagnetic field works in vertical direction. The carrier can be
horizontally pushed or knocked out of balance and out of the electromagnetic field. If this happens, the carrier ring will fall down.
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If the carrier ring falls down, it will land on the base module with
great force and with a loud slap. The magnetic field ensures that the
carrier does not fall beside the base module. This situation should be
avoided but this does not have a negative effect on the operation of
the levitation unit.
Watch out, the carrier is permanently magnetic. It attracts iron and
magnetic parts. It could influence objects that are vulnerable to
magnetic fields.
If the ‘casing’ or the load of the carrier ring contains iron or other
magnetic parts; it may influence and disturb the levitation.
The heavier the load or ‘casing’; the lower the levitation height.
The heavier the load; the more attention has to be paid to balancing the
carrier with that load.
The heavier the load, the closer the weight should be to the carrier
surface. The center of gravity should be as low as possible and
centered as well possible. Avoid large or heavy weights sticking out far
above the carrier surface.
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Improper balancing can result in irregular rotation of the carrier and
possible heating up of the base module.
Extreme irregular rotation could result in the carrier falling down.
The carrier ring of the ALT 37 should be loaded with preferably
maximum 0.5 kg.
E. SWITCHING THE LEVITATION SYSTEM OFF
If the carrier ring is in the levitating (floating) position, carefully
remove the carrier ring with its load from the position and place it
away from any metal or magnetic objects.
Pull the power plug out of the mains socket.
Extremely the carrier ring of the ALT 37 can handle a load up to 1 kg.
When a load is placed on top of the carrier, the center of that load
(center of gravity) should not be placed too high. If the load is placed
too high the carrier and load might tip over. The numbers below give
the maximum height of the center of gravity of that load.
Maximum load location on top of carrier ring:
M_load = 100 gram H_load = 70 mm H_levitation = 28 mm
M_load = 250 gram H_load = 50 mm H_levitation = 21 mm
M_load = 500 gram H_load = 30 mm H_levitation = 13 mm
center of gravity
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Load
H_Load
H_Levitation
Allow the levitation module to cool off for 15 minutes before cleaning
or storing.
When the levitation device is stored, place the carrier ring upside down
on the base module. With the reflective spot facing upwards. This will
prevent the permanent magnets to disturb the rubber covering at the
bottom of the carrier ring.
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4 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
C. REPLACEMENTS
A. CLEANING
Always remove the plug from the mains socket and allow the levitation
module to cool for approximately 15 minutes before you clean it.
Never use abrasive sponges, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive
solvents such as white spirit or acetone for cleaning the levitation
module.
Remove dust from the appliance regularly, especially from the optical
sensor in the centre, using a dry cloth, because dust can have a negative effect on the operation of the levitation technology.
Clean the exterior of the levitation module with a clean damp cloth.
Do not allow any water or other liquids to enter or land on the base
module.
B. STORAGE
Please store the levitation module, preferably in the packaging or
protective wrappings.
Please store the levitation module in a dry safe place without extreme
temperature changes.
When the levitation device is stored, place the carrier ring upside
down on the base module with cardboard spacer in between. With the
reflective spot facing upwards. This will prevent the permanent
magnets to damage the rubber covering at the bottom of the carrier
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ring.
The carrier and adaptor are replaceable. Available at Crealev.
D. ENVIRONMENT
Do not dispose of this device at the end of its lifecycle with the rest of
the normal household refuse.
Preferably deposit it at one of the government-indicated collection
points so that it can be recycled. In doing so, you will be contributing
to a cleaner living environment.
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5 WARRANTY AND SERVICE
If you require service or information or if you have a problem, please
visit the website www.crealev.com or contact the distributor in your
country.
You must take measures to prevent electromagnetic interference
between this device and other appliances.
If your country does not have a distributor, please approach your
dealer or contact the Crealev service department at crealev@crealev.
com
There is a 1-year international warranty on all parts. Shipment costs
are for the buyer. Repair and replacement costs within period of
warranty are on behalf of Crealev BV. The warranty expires if the
device has been altered by others.
Due to liability insurance, Crealev BV does not sell levitation modules
to buyers who are based in Northern American countries, unless they
sign Crealev’s ‘Release and Indemnity’ form.
Hereby any buyers, resellers or users located in the US or Canada take
full responsibility for any irregularities/damage or negative effects
that may occur while using the Crealev Levitation Module.
For any other service, questions or information,
please contact Crealev: crealev@crealev.com.
6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- Rated input voltage adaptor 100 - 240V
- Rated frequency 50Hz
- Rated power consumption non loaded base 4 Watt
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- Rated output voltage by adaptor 18V DC
- Class III (only suitable for low voltage 18V DC)
- Classification none
- Water penetration IP x 0
- Conditions for use temp: from +10ºC to +35ºC
- Relative humidity: from 30% to 90%
- Storing conditions temp: from -20ºC to +50ºC (no condensation)
15 mm
500gr
19 mm
11 mm
max
60 mm
gram
27 mm
200
60 mm
202 mm
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37 mm
7 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We,
Crealev BV
Klokgebouw 170
5617 AB EINDHOVEN
Netherlands
declare under our sole responsibility that the product as originally delivered,
8 COMPANY INFORMATION
Name: Levitation module
Type: ALT 37
Function: The ALT 37 is a universal module that is able to levitate objects all
kinds of objects. The modules consist of a base above which a magnetic disc
floats. This magnetic disc serves as floatation plateau for objects. As well
the base as the floatation disc can be integrated in products. The disc will be
integrated in the floating part of that product. The base contains electronic
elements for stabilization of the levitation system. The disc does not contain any
electronics, it contains only passive permanent magnets.
complies with the essential requirements of the following European Directives,
and carries the CE marking accordingly:
• Low voltage directive: EN 2006/95/EC
• EMC directive: EN 2004/108/EC
• RoHS directive: EN 2002/95/EC
and conforms with the following harmonized European standards:
• EN 60204-1: 2006 Electrical safety, part 1
• EN 61000-6-1: 2007 EMC, Immunity, part 6-1
• EN 61000-6-3: 2007 EMC, Emission, part 6-3
• EN 14121-1 Risk analysis
• NEN 5509 Design for user manuals
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Eindhoven, The Netherlands Ger Jansen
Date: 20-3-2011 Director Crealev BV
Signature:
Crealev BV
Address
Klokgebouw 170 /177
5617 AB Eindhoven
The Netherlands
Telephone number:
+31 (0)40 8519 040
Website:
www.crealev.com
General support:
crealev@crealev.com
Technical support:
crealev@crealev.com
Chamber of Commerce number :
NL 17198991 Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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