Omega LV860 User Manual

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User’s Guide

LV860

Level Sensor

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LV860 LEVEL SENSOR

Please follow these installation, connection and adjustment instructions
carefully. Failure to comply with these instructions or misuse of this
equipment will void your warranty coverage.

Equipment installation, connection and adjustment by qualified

personnel only!

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LV860 LEVEL SENSOR

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1 - Description

Level Sensor LV860 is designed to monitor liquids, granules and powder.

It operates on the principle of electrical capacitance changes arising when an
electrode surrounded by air is immersed in the medium.

• Available either as a maximum or a minimum sensor.

• LED status indication

• Minimum switching

Normally the sensor is immersed and the LED indicates. As the level
drops below the sensor the LED extinguishes.

• Maximum switching

Normally the sensor is not immersed and the LED indicates. As the level
rises above the sensor the LED extinguishes.

• In the event of a short-circuit in the load circuit, the LED will extinguish.

• The LV860 in PTFE housing is suitable for foodstuffs and can be widely
used in the food processing industry.

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2 - Technical Data

Medium temperature -20°C to +130°C

-4°F to +266°F

Short-time to +150°C

+302°F

Ambient temperature -20°C to +85°C

-4°F to +185°F

Pressure resistance:
PTFE Teflon

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fitting max. 2 bar (29.4 PSI)

Polyamide 12 fitting max. 25 bar (367.5 PSI)

Response delay approx. 1 s

Degree of protection IP 65 (with mating connector)

Input voltage DC 24 V ±25%

- mark to demonstrate compliance with EC directive 89/336/EEC

(EMC directive)

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3 - Level Sensor Installation

The Level Sensor may be installed in any attitude.

1. Ensure sufficient clearance space (see fig. 1 and 2) in the container wall.

Installation STD (fig. 1):

• The screw joint comprises a sleeve, a spring and a slotted nut.

• The sleeve must be welded into the container wall.

2. Place the level sensor (without sealing compound) in the sleeve and

tighten the spring and slotted nut.

Installation G1A or 1" NPT (fig. 2):

• Ensure a type G1A or 1" NPT thread in the container wall has been provided.

2. When tightening the level sensor please use the flats provided (SW32).

Do not overtighten.

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CAUTION

LV860 LEVEL SENSOR

4 - Connection

Check that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage rating
shown on the system.

1. Loosen the gland (PG9) (see fig. 1) and remove it together with clamping
piece and bushing.

2. Unscrew the female plug.

3. Feed the supply cable through the gland (PG9), the clamping piece, the
bushing and the female plug.

4. Connect the cable to the terminal block (see fig. 3).

5. Connect the supply voltage before adjusting the sensor.

6. Increase the level until the front side of the sensor probe is partly covered
by the medium.

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LV860 LEVEL SENSOR

7. Minimum sensor

• Turn the potentiometer screw clockwise until the LED extinguishes. Then
slowly turn counterclockwise (+) until the LED indicates.

Adjust the screw a further full turn clockwise (-) to compensate for any
tolerance.

8. Maximum sensor

• Turn the potentiometer screw clockwise until the LED indicates. Then
slowly turn counterclockwise (+) until the LED extinguishes.

Adjust the screw a further full turn counterclockwise (+) to compensate
for any tolerance.

9. Replace and tighten the female plug.

10. Replace the clamping piece and bushing in the female plug.

11. Tighten the cable gland nut (PG9).

The Level Sensor is now connected, adjusted and ready for operation.

5 - Operating Difficulties

Problem: The level sensor fails to operate correctly.

Solution:

- Drop medium level below the sensor.

- Remove the level sensor.

- Clean the sensor probe carefully.

▼ The level sensor may be steam-cleaned.

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WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER

OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA’s Warranty 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 unauthorized 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 vibra­tion; 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
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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.

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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 OBTAIN AN
AUTHORIZED RETURN (AR) NUMBER FROM OMEGA’S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
(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.

FOR WARRANTY

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
following information available BEFORE
contacting OMEGA:

1. Purchase Order 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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