Read these Safety instructions before using the device for the first time and follow the Operating instructions.
Safety instructions
1.The installation, initial operation and maintenance should only be carried out by a qualified expert with electrical know-how.
2.Comply with the local and statutory rules and/or the VDE0100.
3.Before electrical connection, check the specifications on the data plate and the technical data of this manual.
4.A fuse must be connected in series to the supply voltage, according to the Standard and Normative documents.
5.Protect the signal contacts of the limit switch against voltage peaks when inductive or capacitive loads are connected.
6.Do not remove the Plastic protection inside the housing. It is a protection used to protect the motor-gear from the cables.
7.The device may be put into operation only if the electrical connection is correct. To secure the type of protection, the sealing cap and the gasket
must be placed correctly and the screw nut of the cable gland has to be fixed and fastened to the cable entry.
8.The earth connection of the device has to be installed in such a way that mechanical damage will be excluded.
9.Protect the controller from vibration and shakes. The vibration can provoke premature damage to the controller and may become useless.
10. The blade must not be hit by the filling stream. To avoid this, deflect the filling stream or install a deflection screen or a protection roof. It is also
recommended to install a protection roof when the controllers are used as empty-indicator or medium-indicator in silos where vaults could be formed
or where high loads above it could exist.
11. Avoid the installation of standard devices in ambient with vapour or with several changes of temperature. There are specific models for these
applications with different sealings rings and bearings that can extend the lifetime of the device.
12. Ask for rotary levels with the special sealing ring made of Stainless Steel-PTFE-Viton in applicactions with aggressive products or with micronized
bulk solids.
13. The connections of the single components as like as blade, shaft, extension, anti-buckling protection, etc. are permissible only with the attached
pins.
14. Switch off the power supply, before disconnecting the device.
The rotary blade level indicator F9 observes the filling level as a
limit switch. It can be used as indicator for dusty and powdery,
granulated and grainy bulk goods and are appropriated due to the
range of models and blades to control the level of bulk solids like
dust, flour, grain, sand, plastic, etc.
0.01 to 2 t/m . Although the characteristics of the product, humidity,
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conductivity, grain size, etc. change, any adjustment is needed
These devices are used to control the level in silos, containers,
bunkers and they can be installed horizontally or vertically. For
vertical mountings there are rope shafts up to 10 m could be made
depending on the product to control.
1.2Function
The rotating measuring blade, projecting into the silo or container,
is driven by a gearmotor. If the bulk material reaches the
measuring blade, the rotation will be hindered and it will be
stopped. The return torque turns the pivoted motor from its end
position and actuates the signal switch. A second switch turns off
the motor off.
If the filling level of the bulk material sinks, the blade becomes
freely again and a spring will turn the motor back into its original
end position. Thereby the motor will be turned on again and the
signal switch will be switched back.
1.3Technical data
ManufacturerTalleres Filsa, S.A.U.
AddressBernat Metge, 33
NameRotary blade indicator
TypeF9-...ref: 91...
Measuring blade speed1 or 5 rpm depending on the
Switching voltageStandard 230 V AC (50 ... 60 Hz)
(Under request 115 V AC, 48 V AC, 24 V AC, 24 V DC due to a
converter)
Power consumption
Density of the product0.01 t/m ... 2 t/m
Maximum pressure-0.5 bar ... +1 bar
(Under request up to +5 bar with sealing ring of Stainless SteelPTFE-Viton)
Cable entry2 of M20x1.5
Maximum voltage of contact 4 V DC ... 250 V AC
Switching function1 NO + 1 NC
Capacitity of the contact1 mA / 4 V DC ... 2 A / 250 V AC
For inductive or capacitive loads reduce at 50%
Bulk goods temperature-20 °C ... +80 °C
( +150 ºC)
Under request up to
Ambient temperature-20 °C ... +70 °C
with a bulk density between
08100 Mollet del Vallès
(Barcelona)
model
4 VA in AC; 4 W in DC
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(for resistive loads)
Type of protectionIP66 according DIN EN60529
Weight 1.2 kg ... 5 kg depending on the
model
1.4Materials
HousingAluminium, RAL 7001 coated
Process connectionG 1 " 1/4 of Aluminium or G 1 " S.S.
depending on the model
Flange connectionAluminium, Zincated Steel or S.S.
depending on the model
Measuring bladeS.S. 1.4301, shaft 1.4305
(Under request special models of S.S. 1.4401, Plastic or Gummy)
Sealing ring NBR
(Under request Stainless Steel-PTFE-Viton)
Read the Safety instructions and the Operating instructions before
using the controller.
- Verify if you got all the parts, the controller, blade with pin and
shaft extension if it was requested.
2.2Mechanical connection
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There are models that can be mounted horizontally or vertically into
the silo.
The standard form is mounting the device with a flange, drilling
holes on the silo to allow the mounting of the controller using
screws, rods, fasteners or nuts. If the flange was not requested, the
thread is 1 " 1/4 or 1 " male, depending on the model and can be
fixed using 1 or 2 nuts or introducing it into a threaded socket with a
maximum of 25 mm length. If it is larger, the bulk goods have the
possibility to deposit in the thread socket. This could provoke that
the device becomes useless.
After the mounting is done, the housing could be turned in order to
face the cable gland correctly.
The blade must not be hit by the filling stream. To avoid this,
deflect the filling stream or install a deflection screen or a
protection roof. It is also recommended to install a protection roof
when the controllers are used as empty-indicator or mediumindicator in silos where vaults could be formed or where high loads
above it could exist.
220
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2.3Electrical connection
Connection diagram AC
- Ground
[
1 - Supply voltage
2 - Supply voltage
4 - Normally closed
6 - Normally open
3 - Common
Connection diagram DC
- Ground
[
1- Positive: 24 V DC
2- Negative: 0 V DC
4 - Normally closed
6 - Normally open
3 - Common
Cable gland
- Fasten the cable gland after making the electrical connection.
- Fix and fasten the screw nut of the cable gland to make sure of
the water-tightness.
Sensitivity adjustment
For a right adjustment of the sensitivity modify
the position of the spring arm using pinces or
a screwdriver carefully.
( )
Light:
Very light bulk goods. Low strain to the
spring.
( )
•
Medium: Suitable for almost all bulk goods.
Medium strain to the spring.
( )
+
Strong: For sticking bulk goods. Strong strain to
the spring.
112346
AC
112346
max.
2A
250V
643
1~
NLPE
1~
DC
PE
AC-E
3.Use
3.1Commissioning
- Put the controller into operation only if the installation and the
electrical connection have been done correctly.
3.2Normal operation
- Use the device in its intended application only.
- Comply with the specifications
on the data plate and the technical
data of this manual.
- If the controller is damaged, disconnect it immediately.
- It is forbidden to make changes to the device. This violates the
Normative.
3.3Inexpert handling
F9-029
F9-030
- Ignoring the Safety instructions and the Operating instructions.
- Not intended use.
- Making changes or handling the controller.
- Violation against applicable Law and Standards.
- Using of non original parts.
4. Maintenance, servicing and spare parts
4.1Maintenance
- If used correctly, no specific maintenance is required.
4.2Servicing
- Check and review the state of the housing, the blade, shaft
F9-031
extension if it was required and the correct commutation of the
electrical contact, as well.
4.3Spare parts
- Use only original parts.
- The spare parts of the controller can be consulted in the document
“R-F9-01”.
DF
Volt
112
24
48
110-120
220-240
5060Hz
VA
4
LN
5.Storage
- Store the controller in a dry and dust-free environment.
- Dismount the shaft together with the blade. Ensure that the shaft
of the level indicator with jib extension will not be buckled or
bended.
6.Disposal
Switch off the power supply, before disconnecting the device.
F9-032
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- The controller can be recycled.
- The disposal applies to the valid environmental Guidelines
according to the location of the carrier and the local
manufacturing conditions.
FILSA constantly strives to improve its products and reserves the right to modify designs, materials and data without prior notice.